February 23 / 18.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.30

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.90
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 05-425 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been on Tapeta and latest was over C&D last April; has had some ups and down this winter but was runner-up here on her penultimate run and she's now 1lb lower than for that last win; not ruled out.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

4

(6)

1st Jun 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fistral Beach

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Mackie

Three most recent wins have come over C&D, the latest in March; has remained in form, though she bled from the nose when third at Southwell (7f) in April; if showing no ill effects she shouldn't be too far away.

8/1

3rd

2

(8)

28th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Fistral Beach

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Mackie

Dual 7f winner at Wolverhampton this year, latterly when holding on well in first-time cheekpieces last month; probably bettered that form when second from wide stall there 18 days; respected in current mood.

6/1

2nd

11

(12)

10th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fistral Beach

9st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Mackie

Five-time AW winner who has form figures of 25131 over C&D since January; her last success was in a bunch finish but she responded well to cheekpieces and is only 2lb higher here; respected.

11/2

9/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 80-551 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
No win in his first 25 starts but he came good with a dominant display from wide draw over C&D last Monday; that was a surprise at 12-1 but he never looked in any serious danger and is only 4lb higher under a penalty; major player again.
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9th

5

(10)

8th May 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Faster Bee

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Took him a long time to get off the mark, but has utilised forcing tactics to good effect over C&D this year (1241); 5lb higher than for his latest success, though, and he doesn't have a great draw.

4/1

1st

4

(5)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Faster Bee

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Came good at the 26th attempt over C&D in February when making all; has ran well twice since over C&D when in the money and a danger to all if he can grab an early lead in returning cheekpieces.

9/4

4th

6

(9)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Faster Bee

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Disappointing at Southwell (6f) last time but he went close over C&D on his penultimate run and that was after an emphatic front-running success at this track; drawn out wide on this step back up in trip but has possibilities if he can bounce back.

5/1

3/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 30-553

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) last August; been up and down since but she bounced back with a close third over C&D two weeks ago; did clear best of the hold-up performers in that race and she's a big player if she can back that up.
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3rd

3

(3)

23rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Believe In Lies

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won on handicap debut at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) last August; been up and down since but she bounced back with a close third over C&D two weeks ago; did clear best of the hold-up performers in that race and she's a big player if she can back that up.

3/1

3rd

8

(9)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

15:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Believe In Lies

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won a Carlisle maiden handicap (7f, good to firm) last August; not beaten far at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) last month, but hasn't made the frame in three AW starts; others preferred.

12/1

3rd

5

(6)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

13:52 Musselburgh

Believe In Lies

10st 9lb

J: Miss Alice Keighley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Form over 7f since handicapping features a win at Carlisle and creditable fourth at Redcar, both times shaping as if she'll be as effective back up in trip; could go well.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 12424- C

Last run: 148 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner who scored over 7f at Chepstow last July and was runner-up there on his penultimate run last year; returns after five months off but he still looks feasibly treated and he needs watching in market.
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4th

8

(4)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

King Of The Dance

8st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Slightly disappointing when well-held fourth on this month's turf return at Bath (1m), but was in good form on AW beforehand (7f-8.6f) and is well suited by this C&D; no surprise if he features.

7/1

4th

7

(5)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

King Of The Dance

10st 9lb

J: Miss Jessica Llewellyn

T: Bernard Llewellyn

On a fair mark and the trip, track and ground should all be fine; arrives on the back of some fair AW runs; each-way claims again.

9/2

3rd

10

(7)

27th Apr 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of The Dance

10st 10lb

J: Miss Jessica Llewellyn

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Has run with credit since winning at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) last July but is a victim of his own consistency and probably needs to drop a couple of pounds before finding another opening.

14/1

20/1

Form: 224-68

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on her best form last year but she's been out of sorts in both runs this winter and her overall record is now 0-18; down the list.
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1st

9

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield

Whiteley Way

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Gary Brown

0-21 (Flat/hurdles) but went close over 1m after missing the break at Kempton in March; didn't get home having failed to settle over 1m2f at Bath (firm) 20 days ago but should be happier over this shorter trip; tongue-tie returns and she won't mind any rain (runner-up in both starts on ground slower than good to soft)

9/1

4th

5

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

17:50 Bath

Whiteley Way

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Gary Brown

0-20 (Flat/hurdles) but she caught the eye after a slow start at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) and was narrowly beaten after completely missing the break at Kempton (1m, AW) 35 days ago; strong claims over this longer trip if exiting the stalls on terms.

6/1

2nd

4

(3)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Whiteley Way

9st 5lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Gary Brown

19-race maiden but she's on a reduced mark and was beaten less than 2l when fifth at Wolverhampton (7f) last month; that was an eye-catching effort after a slow start and she's an interesting contender back up in trip.

11/2

6th
5 (5)
Nammos

100/30

Form: 385-72 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Her last win was in October 2024 but she's on a reduced mark and was a clear second behind Faster Bee over C&D (first-time visor) last Monday; that was only her second run for James Owen and she's respected off 1lb lower.
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2nd

5

(2)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Nammos

9st 3lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: John & Rhys Flint

20-1 for her stable debut here two weeks ago but she kept on well to see off nine rivals (1m, firm); still has plenty of handicapping scope and she could be the answer.

9/4

1st

7

(2)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Nammos

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Debut for a seventh different yard having been beaten at short prices three times for James Owen; might be better over shorter.

8/1

6

(13)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Nammos

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: John & Rhys Flint

Debut for a seventh different yard having been beaten at short prices three times for James Owen this year, latterly in a visor (off today); not convincing in a few runs over this trip.

6/1

16/1

Form: 7479-4

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
20-race maiden who was a well-held fourth on her C&D reappearance 17 days ago; should be sharper this time but she's hard to predict and others are more convincing; 1lb out of the weights.
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5th

5

(3)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marisitta

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: John O’Shea

Still a maiden and lacks consistency to boot; chance of belatedly opening her account largely depends on how well she responds to first-time hood.

20/1

7th

10

(9)

23rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marisitta

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: John O’Shea

20-race maiden who was a well-held fourth on her C&D reappearance 17 days ago; should be sharper this time but she's hard to predict and others are more convincing; 1lb out of the weights.

16/1

4th

5

(2)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marisitta

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: John O’Shea

Ran with credit a few times on turf last year, but is 0-19 and hasn't been seen in over six months; probably best watched.

14/1

Form: 723-68 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
All five wins have come at Chelmsford, the latest back in October 2024; went close over C&D last September but he's been quiet in both runs this winter and needs to rediscover his spark; cheekpieces are removed and blinkers return.
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4th

3

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thomas Equinas

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Dean Ivory

All five wins have came at Chelmsford's Polytrack; on a mounting losing run but didn't fare too badly when fourth of 11 at Southwell (7f) ten days ago.

3/1

4th

6

(10)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Thomas Equinas

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dean Ivory

It's now 18 starts since his last victory and he came in only ninth of 12 in 6f Kempton handicap last month; others are preferred.

12/1

9th

2

(12)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Thomas Equinas

9st 9lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Five AW wins, all at Chelmsford (7f-1m, Polytrack); on a 17-race losing run and needs to be much better than on his last three starts.

20/1

Form: 2340-6

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Placed six times for Ed Dunlop but she's faded in both runs for current yard and latest was over C&D two weeks ago; record is now 0-20 and others are preferred.
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8th

6

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

My Mate Beattie

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Made the frame several times for her previous yard including on the AW, but modest so far in five starts for this yard and now 0-23; hard to fancy, even in this company.

33/1

6th

8

(9)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

My Mate Beattie

9st 0lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Yard, who also run Lil Wade, ended a losing run early in the week; this longstanding maiden, who hasn't achieved much in four runs since leaving Ed Dunlop, isn't obviously fancied.

33/1

10th

7

(10)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

My Mate Beattie

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

21-race maiden; two low-key runs for current stable sandwich a fair sixth here in February (7f); others bring stronger claims.

25/1

Non-runners

Homme De Fer

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £11.30
Straight Forecast £9.14
Tricast £29.09
Trifecta £46.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Faster Bee

NEWMARKET:

Nammos

POSTDATA:

Fistral Beach

RP RATINGS:

Faster Bee

Telegraph:

Faster Bee

The Guardian:

Faster Bee

The Sun:

Faster Bee

The Star:

Faster Bee

Daily Record:

Faster Bee

The Times:

Nammos

Daily Mail:

Nammos

D Express:

Nammos

Daily Mirror:

Nammos