May 11 / 19.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.00

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Advance Price Monday Racing For £13 Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 5f 219y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Advance Price Monday Racing For £13 Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.80
  • Place: £1.60

Form: -32521 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Likes it here, landing a second course win, again from the front for Gina Mangan, over C&D six weeks ago; was allowed his own way that night and this is more competitive if anything but he holds claims upped a fair 4lb.
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4th

1

19th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

16:30 Market Rasen

Tuba

12st 0lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Carried the good cheer of a successful spell on the Tapeta back across to hurdles at Fakenham latest (3m, good), winning as he pleased; 8lb rise looks about right, and has stamina to spare down in trip.

7/2

1st

2

31st May 2026

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

14:35 Fakenham

Tuba

11st 6lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

0-5 over hurdles, having been pulled up in both handicaps last year (2m1f/2m3f), but returns to this code after two 1m6f AW wins this spring and is evidenty in good nick; tries a new trip; likely contender.

4/6

1st

1

(3)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tuba

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Likes it here, landing a second course win, again from the front for Gina Mangan, over C&D six weeks ago; was allowed his own way that night and this is more competitive if anything but he holds claims upped a fair 4lb.

3/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 20-885 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner last spring who was well fancied over C&D on Friday, only to overrace in a messy affair; needs considering under Oisin Murphy, who's taking a first ride for the trainer (always to be respected with runners here).
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12th

6

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

16:00 Sligo

Fine Print

11st 1lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Dual AW winner was fourth behind an easy winner on his second handicap hurdle start at Wexford in May (2m1f, good to yielding); never better than midfield on the Flat at Down Royal later that month.

33/1

7th

2

(16)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Down Royal

Fine Print

9st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

AW winner went close at Wolverhampton (1m6f) 18 days ago; due to run over hurdles at Wexford on Wednesday.

9/1

4th

7

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

18:19 Wexford

Fine Print

11st 3lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

AW winner went close at Wolverhampton 16 days ago; 0-4 hurdling in the space of as many weeks last summer but clearly in good heart and could go well.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 8-1861 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Not the most consistent but made it 2-3 over C&D, and 2-3 for Zoe Lewis, off a 3lb lower mark in a first-time tongue-tie five weeks ago (previously behind Tuba); player if in the same mood.
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1st

2

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

V Power

10st 2lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Both wins have been over C&D, the latest in April when tongue-tie was on for first time; not been in quite such good form since.

7/1

5th

4

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Chepstow

V Power

9st 11lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Dual 1m6f AW winner at Wolverhampton this year, both times under Zoe Lewis; did not enjoy run of the race when well-held third there 18 days ago and also has form over this C&D; probably won't be far away.

5/1

3rd

5

(8)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

V Power

9st 6lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Not the most consistent but made it 2-3 over C&D, and 2-3 for Zoe Lewis, off a 3lb lower mark in a first-time tongue-tie five weeks ago (previously behind Tuba); player if in the same mood.

5/1

Form: -60462 CD

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
On the downgrade in recent times for Ian Williams, from whom he was picked up for 7,500gns last month, his latest second coming in a messy, small-field affair; decent record here, though, and is one to consider under regular partner Billy Loughnane.
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1st

8

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Green Team

10st 7lb

J: Miss Grace Littmoden

T: Nick Littmoden

A three-time winner (including over C&D) in 2025 for Ian Williams; in good nick for his present yard too, fourth of eight in 1m3f Southwell handicap eight days ago; not out of things.

12/1

4th

4

(7)

21st May 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:23 Southwell (AW)

Green Team

10st 8lb

J: Miss Grace Littmoden

T: Nick Littmoden

On the downgrade in recent times for Ian Williams, from whom he was picked up for 7,500gns last month; just a fair debut for his new yard recently and this trip is a bare minimum these days.

12/1

16/1

Form: 889176 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Six-time Southwell winner, latterly by a wide margin in an apprentice handicap in March (handicapper punished him for that); finished held twice since and his record round here is nothing like as good.
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7th

2

(1)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

15:48 Pontefract

Lednikov

9st 8lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Often a front runner who has gained six of his seven wins on the AW at Southwell; Elle-May Croot knows him especially well, but a record of 1-20 on turf suggests others are more likely.

10/1

5th

2

(4)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Lednikov

9st 8lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Six of his seven wins have been on the AW at Southwell, the most recent by a wide margin over 1m6f in March under Elle-May Croot; held in four starts since and others are preferred.

8/1

5th

6

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

20:00 Leicester

Lednikov

9st 5lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Six of his seven wins have been on the AW at Southwell, the most recent in March off a 4lb lower mark; below his best in three starts since and others are preferred now he switches back to turf.

16/1

Form: 1322/7

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Among the favourites on his debut for this yard, back from over 18 months off, at Pontefract early last month; cracked late there, having made a lot of the running, and is entitled to improve; claims going back up in trip having been dropped 2lb.
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5th

5

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:18 Perth

Starshine Legend

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Ex-James Ferguson; fair Flat performer (only win was in a 1m4f Catterick handicap on good to firm); quite a promising hurdles debut when third at Uttoxeter last month (2m, good; 10-1); improvement likely.

7/2

3rd

4

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

14:00 Uttoxeter

Starshine Legend

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Fair Flat racer who gained his win over 1m4f two years ago; back from long layoff with two underwhelming runs for new stable this spring but still has possibilities if he takes well to hurdling at the first attempt.

7/1

6th

2

(5)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Starshine Legend

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Olly Murphy

Among the favourites on his debut for this yard, back from over 18 months off, at Pontefract early last month; cracked late there, having made a lot of the running, and is entitled to improve; claims going back up in trip having been dropped 2lb.

5/1

Form: -27195 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Three wins here over the extended 2m in recent times, latterly off 2lb lower; the return to Tapeta will suit, off the back of two ordinary efforts, but others make greater appeal.
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3rd

2

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:45 Kempton (AW)

Sneaky Blinder

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Robert Stephens

Two course wins to his name from four starts; none of his six victories have come off a mark quite this high and he's lost his way since going in at Wolverhampton in March; needs a revival.

10/1

7th

7

(4)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sneaky Blinder

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Robert Stephens

Three wins here over the extended 2m in recent times, latterly off 2lb lower; the return to Tapeta will suit, off the back of two ordinary efforts, but others make greater appeal.

14/1

5th

5

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

16:55 Salisbury

Sneaky Blinder

9st 2lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Looked as good as ever when keeping on well for narrow win at Wolverhampton (2m, AW) in March but his latest AW run was disappointing and his turf strike-rate is modest (1-15); others preferred.

10/1

20/1

Form: -97275

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Regressive gelding who's lacked consistency of late, including in two forms of headgear; having a first crack at beyond 1m4f and needs to improve for the stiffer test.
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4th

5

(2)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

14:54 Leicester

Spec Of Light

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tony Forbes

Runner-up on stable debut at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in February but unable to get competitive since; latest start was a rare turf race and (poor form in this sphere) and overall score is 1-19.

20/1

8th

3

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Spec Of Light

10st 0lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: Tony Forbes

Runner-up on stable debut at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in February but unable to get competitive since and needs something extra today.

33/1

8th

6

(6)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spec Of Light

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tony Forbes

Regressive gelding who's lacked consistency of late, including in two forms of headgear; having a first crack at beyond 1m4f and needs to improve for the stiffer test.

20/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 431-66 CD

Last run: 104 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Three wins, two seconds and two thirds to his name from nine runs over C&D; will need a career-best off this mark, though, and there's nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh (off since January).
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9th

3

(7)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Daaris

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

Three wins, two seconds and two thirds to his name from nine runs over C&D; will need a career-best off this mark, though, and there's nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh (off since January).

14/1

6th

3

(2)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Daaris

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

His three AW wins have all been here, the latest over C&D over Christmas off 3lb lower; could bounce back from a lesser show at Southwell.

11/4

25/1

Form: 08587- C

Last run: 279 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Course winner for Charlie Johnston; struggled for this yard last summer and returns from nine months off tonight; did win first time out as a 3yo but would want to see some support before considering him.
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3rd

6

(6)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Arch Legend

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Dual winner for Charlie Johnston in 2024; runner-up over this C&D last May on his second start for this yard but he's lost his way since, albeit it was his first start for 301 days when beating only one rival home at Newcastle three weeks ago.

10/1

10th

9

(11)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Arch Legend

8st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Two wins for Charlie Johnston in 2024, including over 1m4f on Tapeta; mixed form since and may be better for the run after 301-day break; refused to enter stalls on intended reappearance.

20/1

10

(10)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arch Legend

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ruth Carr

Course winner for Charlie Johnston; struggled for this yard last summer and returns from nine months off tonight; did win first time out as a 3yo but would want to see some support before considering him.

25/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £12.30
Straight Forecast £11.73
Tricast £75.71
Trifecta £69.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fine Print

WEST COUNTRY:

Tuba

The Guardian:

V Power

NEWMARKET:

Green Team

D Express:

Starshine Legend

POSTDATA:

Lednikov

Telegraph:

Tuba

Daily Mail:

Tuba

RP RATINGS:

Fine Print

The Times:

Fine Print

The Star:

Fine Print

Daily Mirror:

V Power

The Sun:

V Power

Daily Record:

Green Team