June 16 / 19.45 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.45

Standard

Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 Classified Stakes

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

4/5 (Won)

  • Win: £1.80
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 700-11

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 25

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in three runs last backend before gelded; different proposition now, winning two classifieds at Yarmouth (soft) in the space of 24 hours last midweek; they were two weak 0-50s and he has a double penalty to overcome but he looks better than this level.
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Distance / Class
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1st

8

(8)

18th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Lingfield

Rockafeller Skank

10st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Failed to beat a horse home in three starts last year; gelded since and has been a completely different proposition since returning this month, winning two classified events at Yarmouth (1m/1m2f, soft) and one at Wolverhampton AW on Tuesday night; looks open to more progress and he has leading claims.

4/6

25/1

  • Place: £12.10

Form: 680-05

Last run: 51 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Yet to get involved after six starts and looked to find 1m stretching her stamina in two runs in the spring; wide stall won't help and she needs to improve for the switch to the AW.
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3rd

7

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gloriola

8st 13lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Steph Hollinshead

Back to form when chasing home a rival miles ahead of his mark over C&D three weeks ago; still has low mileage; considered.

9/2

2nd

9

(12)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gloriola

8st 12lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Steph Hollinshead

Yet to get involved after six starts and looked to find 1m stretching her stamina in two runs in the spring; wide stall won't help and she needs to improve for the switch to the AW.

25/1

33/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 6-5770 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Progressive in the early months of last year for Gay Kelleway but has lost his way; runs in 0-50 company for the first time but that's as a consequence of having regressed further for his current yard this season.
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No / Draw
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3rd

6

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

19:40 Lingfield (AW)

Manton Road

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Richard Phillips

In-form 4yo who has been placed at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in his last two starts including when runner-up in a handicap last Monday; usually comes from off the pace and has claims if he gets the breaks.

4/1

2nd

7

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Manton Road

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Phillips

Two of his four wins in 2025 came in handicaps here, one over C&D; has been below that form since and a resurgent effort last time came in a classified race.

10/1

6/1

Form: 70-423 BF

Last run: 84 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Nothing wrong with his C&D handicap second in March and his subsequent third here at a short price is best overlooked; open to a bit of improvement still and is one of those best placed to take advantage should Rockafeller Skank not fire.
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9th

10

(5)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ffos Las

Sorted

8st 10lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Mark Loughnane

He's gone very close in an AW handicap (in March) and should be okay on this slow ground as a son of Mayson; considered.

13/2

4th

11

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sorted

8st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Loughnane

Nothing wrong with his C&D handicap second in March and his subsequent third here at a short price is best overlooked; open to a bit of improvement still and is one of those best placed to take advantage should Rockafeller Skank not fire.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 612160 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Serial hard-puller who won a 0-50 over C&D in the winter and has held his form well; not beaten far in handicaps on last two outings and may have needed it last time after a break; one to consider.
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11th

11

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

First Encounter

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: John Gallagher

Both turf wins have been at 1m on good to firm; has won twice in blinkers on AW this year; although not in top form last twice, these conditions are ideal and could go well on this return to turf.

8/1

4th

1

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Won twice at this level earlier in the year, including C&D; finished behind Gloriola when fifth over C&D three weeks ago; should give a good account.

6/1

5th

3

(6)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Gallagher

Serial hard-puller who won a 0-50 over C&D in the winter and has held his form well; not beaten far in handicaps on last two outings and may have needed it last time after a break; one to consider.

10/1

Form: 64-207

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Clear second to a well-treated winner on comeback here in April but nowhere near meeting market expectations in three other handicaps; this race is easier, though, for a yard that ended a dry run with two jump winners last Friday.
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3rd

8

(7)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:21 Southwell (AW)

Smoker Bellamy

9st 2lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

In the frame three times since leaving maiden and novice company, including in 1m4f classified on Lingfield AW recently; this slightly shorter trip could help back on Tapeta but more needed; cheekpieces refitted.

7/1

4th

14

(8)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield (AW)

Smoker Bellamy

8st 11lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Eight-race maiden; second in Wolverhampton handicap (9.4f) on seasonal debut in April and put two lesser efforts behind him when sixth there (8.6f) last month but needs to find something extra over this new trip; wore blinkers or cheekpieces for last five races but goes without headgear today.

8/1

6th

10

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Smoker Bellamy

8st 12lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Clear second to a well-treated winner on comeback here in April but nowhere near meeting market expectations in three other handicaps; this race is easier, though, for a yard that ended a dry run with two jump winners last Friday.

12/1

Form: 133237 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Course regular who's proved very consistent since the hood went back on; usually held up and wants a good test over this trip but he is more likely than most at this level to give his running, dropping back down from 0-60 company; each-way claims.
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7th

2

(9)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arlecchinos Rex

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mark Usher

Course regular who's proved very consistent since the hood went back on; usually held up and wants a good test over this trip but he is more likely than most at this level to give his running, dropping back down from 0-60 company; each-way claims.

8/1

7th

10

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arlecchinos Rex

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Mark Usher

Record here this year reads 34513323 including a short-head defeat by Roman Secret over this trip in April; likely to go well and there shouldn't be much between them again.

5/1

3rd

10

(4)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arlecchinos Rex

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Mark Usher

Running consistently round here all year at the bottom level; no obvious reason he won't get involved again but this is a touch stronger having been nudged up another 2lb.

6/1

12/1

Form: 2-2349 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Hard-puller who ran below par in first-time cheekpieces (off tonight) last time; previously consistent at this sort of level but will need to settle better back up in trip after a six-week break.
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8th

7

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Taskheer

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Daniel Steele

Hard-puller who ran below par in first-time cheekpieces (off tonight) last time; previously consistent at this sort of level but will need to settle better back up in trip after a six-week break.

12/1

9th

11

(5)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Taskheer

8st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Daniel Steele

Three-time Polytrack winner, twice in a hood, who goes in first-time cheekpieces; has been enjoying a consistent spell, albeit at the bottom level.

5/1

4th

6

(1)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:22 Lingfield (AW)

Taskheer

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Daniel Steele

Dual course winner who has finished placed in his last four runs including when third in a classified event at Southwell (1m) in January; should be fine on this drop back in trip and he's respected back from a short break.

7/2

12/1

Form: 880-04 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Couple of absences in recent times and he has regressed (well drawn when faring better in a soft-ground handicap last time); goes well here, though, and holds each-way claims.
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9th

6

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Saturnalia

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Couple of absences in recent times and he has regressed (well drawn when faring better in a soft-ground handicap last time); goes well here, though, and holds each-way claims.

12/1

4th

4

(7)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Chepstow

Saturnalia

9st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Both wins came on AW in 2023 when trained by Richard Hughes; has gone into freefall since and was last of 11 at Bath last month.

12/1

11th

4

(9)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Saturnalia

10st 11lb

J: Miss Scarlett Dorricott

T: J S Moore

Well handicapped on last season's best forrm (AW) but he ended the year with a whimper and returns from a 135-day break with an inexperienced amateur booked.

33/1

66/1

Form: 5-7808

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 39

Form & Verdict
Longstanding, poor maiden who hasn't finished placed in a long time; will do well to get involved.
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10th

8

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vecchio

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Longstanding, poor maiden who hasn't finished placed in a long time; will do well to get involved.

66/1

8th

9

(9)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Vecchio

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Scott Dixon

Long time since he has shown any worthwhile form and now 0-28; look elsewhere.

20/1

10th

10

(8)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Vecchio

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Longstanding maiden who hasn't offered much for a good while now.

33/1

Non-runners

Rogue Soldier, Thomas Tallis

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £89.70
Straight Forecast £100.10
Trifecta £1035.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rockafeller Skank

RP RATINGS:

Arlecchino's Rex

Daily Record:

Sorted

The Sun:

Taskheer

NEWMARKET:

Rockafeller Skank

Telegraph:

Rockafeller Skank

The Guardian:

Rockafeller Skank

Daily Mail:

Rockafeller Skank

D Express:

Rockafeller Skank

Daily Mirror:

Rockafeller Skank

The Star:

Rockafeller Skank

POSTDATA:

Arlecchino's Rex

The Times:

Arlecchino's Rex