July 30 / 20.42 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.42

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  • Prize money: £3768.48
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.80
  • Place: £3.90

Form: 770323 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Two course wins include one over C&D; has been placed in each of his last three starts, most recently when getting caught late after hanging left at Lingfield (1m) 17 days ago; drops in trip with cheekpieces on for the first time and he's shortlisted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(11)

26th Aug 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Manton Road

9st 7lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Richard Phillips

Three-time course winner over 7f/8.6f and suggested he needed a return to a stiffer test when fifth of 11 at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) six days ago; respected.

5/1

5th

7

(10)

20th Aug 2026

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1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Manton Road

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Richard Phillips

Caught late after hanging left in a C&D classified event two starts ago before gaining his fifth AW success at Wolverhampton (7f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) three weeks ago; a 4lb rise still leaves him fairly treated on old form and he has to be respected.

9/2

1st

11

(2)

30th Jul 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Manton Road

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Richard Phillips

Two course wins include one over C&D; has been placed in each of his last three starts, most recently when getting caught late after hanging left at Lingfield (1m) 17 days ago; drops in trip with cheekpieces on for the first time and he's shortlisted.

10/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 232313 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 24th attempt when keeping on to beat Midnight's Dream over C&D two starts ago; didn't see things out under a penalty at Chepstow six days ago but he's now 3lb lower; solid.
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4th

2

(5)

10th Sep 2026

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0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:58 Lingfield (AW)

On Key

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Beat Midnight's Dream at Wolverhampton (7f) in July when recording a belated first success; stamina stretched over 8.6f last time; more appealing than most.

6/1

7th

2

(10)

26th Aug 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

On Key

9st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

No problem with his consistency, especially on Tapeta, but is just 1-27 and yet to tackle beyond 7f; could go well again, but others are preferred for the win.

4/1

3rd

8

(14)

16th Aug 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

On Key

9st 8lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Scott Dixon

Only 1-26 but that win was three runs back over 7f at Wolverhampton and it had been coming; has continued to run well and 6f is fine, as is this track.

5/1

OUR TIP

7/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 000632 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Dual winner last year (7f/1m; AW/good to firm) when trained by Roger Varian; has dropped in the weights and his last two efforts have been good, including when runner-up to On Key over this C&D two weeks ago, despite a wide trip; considered.
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3rd

3

(8)

10th Sep 2026

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0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:58 Lingfield (AW)

Midnights Dream

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Joseph Parr

His latest C&D effort wasn't his best but he had been banging at the door on turf and AW beforehand; should go well.

5/1

5th

6

(7)

13th Aug 2026

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0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:28 Lingfield (AW)

Midnights Dream

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

Four solid efforts this summer once fitted with a visor; should remain competitive.

8/1

3rd

3

(10)

30th Jul 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Midnights Dream

9st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Joseph Parr

Dual winner last year (7f/1m; AW/good to firm) when trained by Roger Varian; has dropped in the weights and his last two efforts have been good, including when runner-up to On Key over this C&D two weeks ago, despite a wide trip; considered.

7/1

Form: -33112 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who has been in good form since joining this stable, winning twice at Chelmsford and finishing in the first three on three occasions, most recently when runner-up at Musical Solider over C&D nine days ago; that was her first start since March and she has strong claims.
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6th

9

(9)

30th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

16:35 Yarmouth

Oh So Perfect

9st 2lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Front-runner; won twice on Polytrack in early part of this year and returned from break with two good Tapeta runs last month; evidently in good nick but needs to prove herself on turf.

6/1

4th

12

(7)

30th Jul 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Oh So Perfect

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Front-runner who has been in good form since joining this stable, winning twice at Chelmsford and finishing in the first three on three occasions, most recently when runner-up at Musical Solider over C&D nine days ago; that was her first start since March and she has strong claims.

7/2

2nd

6

(1)

21st Jul 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Oh So Perfect

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

On the up when last seen, getting off the mark at Chelmsford (7f) in February and following up over the same C&D one month later; well drawn for a front-runner but she will need to be at her best back from 131 days off.

100/30

Form: 934917 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark when winning a C&D classified event last month and looked unfortunate not to finish closer when seventh in a handicap here over 8.6f 24 days ago; makes appeal.
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6th

7

(6)

1st Sep 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mythical Isle

9st 1lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Patrick Morris

Came good in C&D classified in June, his 12th start, and didn't appear to have the race run to suit when keeping on from the rear for fifth in C&D handicap in July; remains one to be interested in.

8/1

5th

8

(9)

30th Jul 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mythical Isle

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Got off the mark when winning a C&D classified event last month and looked unfortunate not to finish closer when seventh in a handicap here over 8.6f 24 days ago; makes appeal.

14/1

7th

3

(7)

6th Jul 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mythical Isle

9st 10lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Patrick Morris

Got off the mark in a classified here (7f) last month; has more on his plate back in a handicap and up in trip.

11/2

Form: 244353 D

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Both AW wins have been on the AW at Kempton in November 2024 (7f/1m); creditable third of 13 at Lingfield (7.5f, good) in May and now switches back to the AW having been off since; place chance.
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9th

5

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

18:15 Brighton

The Spotlight Kid

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Dean Ivory

Four wins divided between turf/AW; has looked cold in two runs after a break and he's unraced here; not the percentage call.

16/1

10th

7

(11)

16th Aug 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:00 Southwell (AW)

The Spotlight Kid

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Dean Ivory

Both AW wins (his latest) were on Kempton Polytrack in November 2024; effective over C&D, edging down the weights and often not far away but others are preferred for win purposes.

14/1

6th

10

(1)

30th Jul 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Spotlight Kid

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Both AW wins have been on the AW at Kempton in November 2024 (7f/1m); creditable third of 13 at Lingfield (7.5f, good) in May and now switches back to the AW having been off since; place chance.

14/1

Form: 569215 D BF

Last run: 59 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Ran well here over 8.6f in May and went one better at Southwell (7f, AW) next time, winning by a head; shaped as if still in good form here 59 days ago and has since undergone wind surgery (tongue-tie removed); usually held up so she needs things to fall right but is considered.
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2nd

2

(1)

10th Sep 2026

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0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:23 Lingfield (AW)

South Kensington

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Adam Kirby

Three-time winner, the most recent at Southwell (7f, AW) in May off a 3lb lower mark than today's; never better than midfield at Wolverhampton on first start since wind surgery but the tongue-tie, worn for all three of her wins, now returns; needs things to drop right but she's considered.

12/1

7th

1

(5)

30th Jul 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

South Kensington

10st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Adam Kirby

Ran well here over 8.6f in May and went one better at Southwell (7f, AW) next time, winning by a head; shaped as if still in good form here 59 days ago and has since undergone wind surgery (tongue-tie removed); usually held up so she needs things to fall right but is considered.

7/1

5th

3

(3)

1st Jun 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

South Kensington

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Adam Kirby

Won two of her last three starts for previous yard (7f; AW and turf) once tongue tied; has come to hand for new connections on AW of late, finishing well into second of 13 at Wolverhampton (about 1m) then slowly away but getting to the front quite readily at Southwell (7f) since; now 4lb higher but should have another race in her.

7/2

Form: 611236 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Well held on turf at Carlisle last time (first start for 54 days) but all three of his wins have been on the AW, two over 8.6f at this track; the return to this surface is a positive and he could go well.
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8th

4

(5)

27th Aug 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Captain Pickles

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Never figured at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) four weeks ago, but his previous form on Tapeta this year reads well (33161123) including a win over C&D; major player if putting that latest effort behind him.

7/1

8th

6

(8)

30th Jul 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain Pickles

9st 9lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Well held on turf at Carlisle last time (first start for 54 days) but all three of his wins have been on the AW, two over 8.6f at this track; the return to this surface is a positive and he could go well.

14/1

6th

1

(9)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

18:39 Carlisle

Captain Pickles

10st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Hit a good vein of form on AW earlier in the year, winning three times including over this sort of trip at Wolverhampton in March; 0-11 on turf but it was a fair effort when fifth at Doncaster last June and he's not ruled out.

5/1

14/1

Form: 5042-5

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; beaten 2l when second of four at Ffos Las (6f, good) last summer on her final start for David Evans; held on her stable debut at Chester (7f) last time but that was her first start for 346 days and she may take a step forward now down in grade; hood applied for her AW debut.
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4th

10

(2)

30th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

16:35 Yarmouth

Yoko

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David Loughnane

Six-race maiden; not beaten that far when fifth of eight on seasonal/stable debut at Chester (7f, good) last month, but struggled to get competitive at Wolverhampton (7f, AW; first-time hood) last time; no headgear today.

20/1

20/1

Form: 72-139 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 12lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
13yo who reappeared with a win at Southwell in May before a good third over this C&D next time; however, he was well beaten at the former track last time and needs to bounce back.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

4

(12)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reputation

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

13yo who reappeared with a win at Southwell in May before a good third over this C&D next time; however, he was well beaten at the former track last time and needs to bounce back.

20/1

9th

9

(1)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Reputation

8st 10lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

13yo who reappeared with a C&D win in May before a good third at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month; most of these have something to prove whereas he arrives with very solid credentials.

6/1

3rd

8

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reputation

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

No sign at all of age wearying him during the winter, having won over C&D in November, and he returned from a break as fresh as paint with a 7f win at Southwell last month; back up 4lb; one of a few to consider.

8/1

Non-runners

Redredrobin, Musical Soldier

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £96.20
Straight Forecast £75.90
Tricast £474.64
Trifecta £1587.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Oh So Perfect

Telegraph:

Musical Soldier

Daily Mail:

Midnight's Dream

D Express:

South Kensington

POSTDATA:

On Key

The Guardian:

Reputation

RP RATINGS:

Oh So Perfect

The Times:

Oh So Perfect

The Sun:

Oh So Perfect

Daily Record:

Musical Soldier

Daily Mirror:

Midnight's Dream

The Star:

South Kensington