February 27 / 17.45 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.45

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  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 3-5746 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Completed a novice double in 2024; record of 0-10 in handicaps since and has proved inconsistent this year; chance of winning largely depends on how well he responds to first-time visor.
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9th

8

(3)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Yarmouth

Grabajabba

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Three-time winner on the AW over 7f and he ran well despite not really settling when second of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) 23 days ago; that was just his third go on the grass and he can remain competitive.

6/1

2nd

9

(10)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Grabajabba

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Three-time AW winner, most recently in February; two attempts on turf include a good effort (close third off 1lb higher) in a division of this contest 12 months ago; again has place claims.

13/2

3rd

1

(3)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:43 Southwell (AW)

Grabajabba

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Seemingly boosted by first-time visor when coming from off the pace to score at Wolverhampton (7f) last month; not in same form on latest outing and not one to rely upon heavily but probably still on a good mark.

6/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 617-64 CD BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Record of 3-16 on AW includes a success in last C&D attempt (in 2022); close fourth to Abduction at Newcastle (7f) with Southwell reappearance under his belt; enters calculations off unchanged mark.
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6th

1

(5)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Beattie Is Back

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

4-29; runner-up off this mark at Wolverhampton (7f; beaten a neck) in February; in rear throughout at York (6f; 40-1) on return from a three-month break; this is slightly easier (Class 5) and Ethan Tindall takes off a handy 5lb.

7/1

15th

16

(22)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Beattie Is Back

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Landed a 7f turf win at Doncaster (good to firm) last summer and close second at Wolverhampton (7f) on latest start in February; back from a 12-week break with his stable among the winners but he's done all his winning at 7f.

12/1

2nd

8

(4)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beattie Is Back

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Record of 3-16 on AW includes a success in last C&D attempt (in 2022); close fourth to Abduction at Newcastle (7f) with Southwell reappearance under his belt; enters calculations off unchanged mark.

13/2

12/1

  • Place: £6.70

Form: 7575-0 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Dual sprint winner for previous yard; best effort for new stable when fifth over C&D on penultimate start; chance of faring better partly depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.
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3rd

3

(7)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trouble Man

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Dual sprint winner for previous yard; best effort for new stable when fifth over C&D on penultimate start; chance of faring better partly depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.

12/1

12th

4

(2)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Trouble Man

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Oli Rix

Not beaten far into fifth at Wolverhampton seven weeks ago (7f), his second run for new connections; dropping to a stiff 6f should help and he still has time on his side.

12/1

5

(6)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:28 Doncaster

Trouble Man

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won a 5f novice at Wolverhampton on his second start and followed up in a 6f handicap at Kempton in January; absent since finishing down the field in a Listed race at Chantilly (6.5f, AW) in March; should be capable of better but raced exclusively on AW and the suitability of heavy going has to be taken on trust.

10/1

12/1

Form: 60-610 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Blew his chance at the start last time; beat a couple of today's opponents at Newcastle (7f) in January and remains well treated on historical data; 2-4 at Wolverhampton (2020-2023).
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7th

9

(11)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Abduction

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Won over C&D off this mark last summer but does most racing now over further and wants a good test at this trip; said to have run flat last time but does have his good and bad days now for a yard responsible for two others; 2-4 for Kaiya Fraser.

12/1

8th

9

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Abduction

9st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Newcastle (7f, AW) in January and close fourth at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in February before winning over this C&D (good) a fortnight ago; it was a tight finish but he's gone up just 2lb; again in calculations.

9/2

1st

7

(4)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

18:15 Musselburgh

Abduction

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

6lb lower than when winning from a poor draw at Chester (7.6f, good to firm) last August and just 1lb higher than when successful at Newcastle (7f, AW) in January; ran well when a close fourth of 12 at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last time and capable of playing a part; stable also runs Kelpie Grey.

7/1

10/1

Form: 2563-5 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Scored at Southwell on debut for current yard and placed on two occasions since; behind a couple of today's rivals at Newcastle last time; chance partly depends on how well he reacts to first-time blinkers.
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3rd

7

(2)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:48 Yarmouth

Stenmark

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Gihan Arnolda

Won at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) last summer and he posted three solid efforts on AW during the winter; returns for new trainer after three months off but he's effective on turf and seems versatile ground-wise in this sphere; dangerous in first-time cheekpieces.

12/1

5th

5

(9)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stenmark

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Denis Quinn

Scored at Southwell on debut for current yard and placed on two occasions since; behind a couple of today's rivals at Newcastle last time; chance partly depends on how well he reacts to first-time blinkers.

10/1

5th

8

(12)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Stenmark

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Denis Quinn

Record is only 1-10 but this return from a 67-day break may be the time to catch him (gained the win when fresh); ran creditably at Kempton (7f) last time.

12/1

Form: 02-721 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
In-form contender; races prominently; held on only narrowly at Newcastle (7f) most recently, taking AW record to 3-17, but may well remain competitive having gone back up just 1lb.
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11th

9

(11)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:00 Beverley

Benacre

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Charlie Johnston

Scored at Newcastle (7f) in February and in good form since until a below-par fifth in 7f Musselburgh handicap nine days ago; he's the sort to bounce back but drawn wide here.

11/1

5th

9

(7)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

16:25 Musselburgh

Benacre

8st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Front-running third over C&D last month; ridden more patiently when only fifth behind Persuasion here 25 days ago; up in class and may prove vulnerable for win purposes again.

5/1

13/2

Form: 331-63 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Largely sound form this winter for new yard features a Lingfield win (7f); creditable third there (6f) last time; made all over C&D in 2024 and has possibilities from the inside gate back here.
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7th

2

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Giorgio M

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Three wins, and most racing, come over 7f, including when making all on his second start for this yard on Polytrack off 6lb higher in the winter; not at his best lately and, while well drawn, may not get his own way as he likes back down in trip.

16/1

7th

6

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Giorgio M

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Made all to win a 7f AW handicap at Lingfield in December, his second start for Mark Loughnane; in and out since that success but no doubt he is handicapped to go well and he has run well over C&D in the past (including finishing second in this race year off 4lb higher); one to consider with Billy Loughnane back in the saddle.

8/1

7th

2

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

15:50 Musselburgh

Giorgio M

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Mark Loughnane

Made all in 7f handicap at Lingfield off 2lb higher in December; some fair efforts in defeat since, including fourth of 11 at Wolverhampton (7f) four weeks ago; this former C&D scorer is handily drawn for a prominent racer; reasons to be positive with Jack Nicholls taking 5lb off.

7/1

Form: 835-14 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo who won readily at Lingfield (7f) in January; only fourth when favourite at Newcastle (behind Benacre) since but wasn't disgraced considering he failed to settle; may still have more to offer.
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2nd

8

(2)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Maximising

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Ran out the ready winner of a 7f handicap here in January; beaten favourite in two 7f handicaps since and steps up to 1m on a retrieval mission.

7/2

8th

4

(10)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maximising

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Low-mileage 4yo who won readily at Lingfield (7f) in January; only fourth when favourite at Newcastle (behind Benacre) since but wasn't disgraced considering he failed to settle; may still have more to offer.

7/2

4th

11

(10)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Maximising

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Low-mileage 4yo who scored readily at Lingfield (7f) most recently, opening his account at the fifth attempt; the type to improve further and looks likely to cope with this rise in grade; respected.

4/1

Form: 552-19 CD

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Retains plenty of vitality despite his advancing years; however, form dipped last time when bidding for a Chelmsford double; gained the most recent win in a lower grade.
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9th

7

(8)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Revolutionise

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Retains plenty of vitality despite his advancing years; however, form dipped last time when bidding for a Chelmsford double; gained the most recent win in a lower grade.

14/1

4

(1)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Revolutionise

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Triple C&D winner who took advantage of a reduced mark when coming from rear to score at Brighton (7f, good) in August; remains well treated on old form but his spark was missing at Kempton last time and he needs to step up again after that.

6/1

10th
11 (11)
Chifa

14/1

Form: 221-19 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Somewhat hindered by early trouble last time when failing to complete a C&D hat-trick; may show that he's still in form but this grade presents a question mark; campaigned mostly at a lower level.
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9th

5

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:02 Doncaster

Chifa

9st 7lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed de Giles

Dual 7f Wolverhampton winner over the winter; not discredited, given he was set a lot to do, when sixth of 11 in 7f Lingfield handicap 18 days ago; considered from an easing mark.

16/1

6th

4

(3)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield (AW)

Chifa

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Ed de Giles

Kickstarted 2026 with success at Wolverhampton (7f) in January and got back on track when seventh of 12 in another 7f handicap there two weeks ago given he was impeded early in the straight.

16/1

7th

5

(10)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chifa

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ed de Giles

Seven of his nine wins have come over C&D, the latest in January off a 2lb lower mark; down the field twice since (met early trouble on both occasions) and he has a tricky draw today.

16/1

25/1

Form: 0-0110 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 11lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Saddle slipped last time; multiple winner in lower grades at Wolverhampton, including three times this winter (Class 6), but it's nearly seven years since he last scored at this level.
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10th

1

(3)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

11-time course winner, including three since December; only 1lb higher than when completing a C&D double in February but he has struggled on his last four starts; needs to get back on track.

20/1

9th

8

(4)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

11-time course winner, including three since December; only 1lb higher than for the latest win but he has struggled on his last three starts.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1685-5 CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Shaped well, amid traffic issues, over 6f at Kempton on reappearance; has gained most wins over 7f, including twice at Wolverhampton; interesting back up in trip with Toby Moore taking off a handy 7lb.
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2

(5)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ultramarine

9st 9lb

J: Toby Moore

T: David Evans

Shaped well, amid traffic issues, over 6f at Kempton on reappearance; has gained most wins over 7f, including twice at Wolverhampton; interesting back up in trip with Toby Moore taking off a handy 7lb.

8/1

5th

4

(4)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Ultramarine

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Evans

6f winner but majority of his wins at 7f; went back-to-back at Chepstow in May/June; not in same form since and returns to AW after a break with his mark still looking tricky; drop back down in trip also a slight query.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £76.70
Straight Forecast £61.72
Tricast £1091.53
Trifecta £1436.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Benacre

TOPSPEED:

Maximising

SPOTLIGHT:

Ultramarine

NEWMARKET:

Trouble Man

Daily Mail:

Giorgio M

The Star:

Beattie Is Back

THE NORTH:

Abduction

POSTDATA:

Revolutionise

The Times:

Maximising

D Express:

Maximising

The Guardian:

Benacre

Daily Mirror:

Benacre

The Sun:

Benacre

Daily Record:

Benacre

Telegraph:

Ultramarine