July 17 / 17.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

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  • 1m 5f 219y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

Form: 31214- CD BF

Last run: 212 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Progressive last year, with the second of his two AW wins coming over C&D in December; this is his first run of the year but he has to be of interest.
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1

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mersea Island

9st 10lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

Progressive last year, with the second of his two AW wins coming over C&D in December; this is his first run of the year but he has to be of interest.

7/2

3rd

2

(5)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Yarmouth

Mersea Island

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Went very close in a Chelmsford novice (1m2f, AW) last November but after being gelded, he's had two heavy defeats in handicaps (1m2f/1m4f) this season; still unexposed but he needs a major revival with visor now tried.

12/1

6th

2

(7)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

17:25 Catterick

Mersea Island

9st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Best two efforts from five starts have been on AW and he's been off since finishing last of six in a class 3 at Doncaster (1m2f, good; beaten 24l) in March; drops in grade and steps up in trip with a bit to prove.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4244-3 CD

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Of his five AW wins, two have come at this track, one over today's distance; respectable third at Chester (2m, good) on his reappearance in May but needs to be at the top of his game here as he is 5lb above his last winning mark.
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2

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heathen

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Jennie Candlish

Of his five AW wins, two have come at this track, one over today's distance; respectable third at Chester (2m, good) on his reappearance in May but needs to be at the top of his game here as he is 5lb above his last winning mark.

6/1

Form: 53497-

Last run: 313 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Both wins came in 2022 when trained in France; returns to the Flat for the first time this year after a couple of runs over hurdles; down to a career-low mark and has had wind surgery but others are preferred.
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9th

2

(12)

10th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Scottish Anthem

10st 0lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Stuart Edmunds

Both wins came in 2022 when trained in France; returning to the Flat for the first time this year when the race was voided at Wolverhampton; he was 50-1 that day.

50/1

3

(8)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Scottish Anthem

9st 7lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Stuart Edmunds

Both wins came in 2022 when trained in France; returns to the Flat for the first time this year after a couple of runs over hurdles; down to a career-low mark and has had wind surgery but others are preferred.

25/1

3rd

2

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell

Scottish Anthem

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Fairly useful on the Flat; lightly raced in this sphere and made an encouraging start for his new stable after eight months off when fifth of ten in 2m3f Warwick novice 40 days ago; can take a step forward on his handicap debut with cheekpieces added.

9/2

Form: /5-459

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since landing a Doncaster novice in July 2024 but has been fairly consistent in handicaps; out of her depth in a Listed contest at Pontefract last time but should run her race here.
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1st

1

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

19:00 Hamilton

Cabrera

10st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Out of her depth in Listed company at Pontefract (1m4f, good) 15 days ago, but suggested she retains ability after returning from another lengthy absence in March; return to a longer trip may suit and respected down in grade.

5/1

4

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cabrera

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Edward Bethell

Hasn't won since landing a Doncaster novice in July 2024 but has been fairly consistent in handicaps; out of her depth in a Listed contest at Pontefract last time but should run her race here.

7/1

9th

3

(1)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 1

15:05 Pontefract

Cabrera

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Has fairly useful figures but an underwhelming strike-rate and this is the most difficult task of her career (has the worst chance at the weights); fifth in the Thirsk handicap won by Brielle most recently.

40/1

Form: 511-32 BF

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won back to back over 2m for Emma Lavelle last autumn and ran well to make the frame despite racing freely in a couple of Goodwood handicaps in May; one wonders if the drop back in trip will play to his strengths on stable debut but he makes greater appeal than most of these.
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3rd

2

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:35 Chester

St Mawes

10st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Scott

Bit to prove on softer than good; two wins followed by two Goodwood places on his only four appearances over 2m for Emma Lavelle; first run for new connections was voided before the race warmed up; made most when well beaten trying 2m4f in a Class 2 at Glorious Goodwood three weeks ago but has a competitive mark in this Class 4.

3/1

6th

14

(13)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 137y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

St Mawes

8st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: George Scott

Not proven on firmer than good; two wins followed by two Goodwood places on his only four appearances over 2m for Emma Lavelle; first run for new connections was voided before the race warmed up; has a competitive mark and possibilities going beyond 2m, but this is also a better race.

10/1

5

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

St Mawes

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Won back to back over 2m for Emma Lavelle last autumn and ran well to make the frame despite racing freely in a couple of Goodwood handicaps in May; one wonders if the drop back in trip will play to his strengths on stable debut but he makes greater appeal than most of these.

3/1

Form: -35325

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Sole success came in April 2025 when trained by Darryl Holland; has performed with credit on several occasions since, resulting in him being still 6lb higher than his winning mark; place claims.
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5th

8

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Goodwood

Arcturus Flame

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Sole win at Nottingham at about 1m (good) in April 2025 but he has C&D form and a close call with Zachary Hickes at Yarmouth (about 1m3f, good to firm) for new yard puts him in this picture; may well improve further even though he's not obviously ahead of his mark on past efforts.

7/2

2nd

1

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

15:13 Yarmouth

Arcturus Flame

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Sole win came over 1m in April 2025; in good form this season before his form dipped when fifth of ten in 1m4f Epsom handicap last month; latest race was voided and he's left Richard Hughes since; very much one to consider in a change of headgear for his new yard.

15/8

6

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arcturus Flame

8st 13lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Sole success came in April 2025 when trained by Darryl Holland; has performed with credit on several occasions since, resulting in him being still 6lb higher than his winning mark; place claims.

6/1

Form: 5-0246 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has three wins on turf but has gone off the boil on his last two starts; swaps a visor for first-time cheekpieces on AW debut; not out of this but new headgear needs to have an impact.
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7th

4

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

19:00 Hamilton

Gentle Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Edging back down the weights and now 3lb higher than for the latest of two wins over 1m6f last September; wore cheekpieces in a void race last month, but this is effectively his first start in them; shortlisted.

8/1

7

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gentle Warrior

8st 11lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Has three wins on turf but has gone off the boil on his last two starts; swaps a visor for first-time cheekpieces on AW debut; not out of this but new headgear needs to have an impact.

6/1

6th

1

(5)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:20 Carlisle

Gentle Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Won twice over this sort of trip in September but was not quite in same form in two four-runner races last month and needs to up his game.

10/1

Form: -45973 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
All six wins have come on AW but she is still 3lb above her last winning mark; her recent third at Carlisle (1m6f, good) was encouraging but she needs to step up more to win again.
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3rd

4

(7)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dance Time

10st 0lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

All six wins have been on AW, the latest over C&D last November off 3lb lower; not so good on turf but was runner up at Carlisle (1m6f, good) last Tuesday which holds her in good stead for this return to AW.

13/2

2nd

4

(3)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 32y

Class 4

16:45 Carlisle

Dance Time

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: David Loughnane

A three-time AW scorer (at up to 1m6f) in 2025; largely in good form this season and recorded a solid third of 11 over C&D in June; not out of things after a break.

13/2

Selections

NEWMARKET:

St Mawes

RP RATINGS:

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SPOTLIGHT:

Mersea Island

POSTDATA:

Cabrera

Telegraph:

St Mawes

The Guardian:

St Mawes

Daily Mail:

St Mawes

The Sun:

St Mawes

The Star:

St Mawes

TOPSPEED:

Dance Time

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