Today / 16.35 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.35

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  • Prize money: £3454.44
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 320584

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Placed eight times on the AW, but now 0-16 and not at his best lately; takes another drop in grade, but this trip probably stretches him.
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4th

2

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

19:46 Lingfield (AW)

Shamacid

9st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: S Woods

Returned from short break with two good 7f runs this spring; well handicapped if judged on those but his form has dipped since and he is yet fully to convince stamina-wise over 1m.

12/1

8th

9

(13)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Shamacid

9st 6lb

J: Luke Catton

T: S Woods

Maiden after 14 starts; very slowly away two starts ago but otherwise has possibilities, having run most of his best races on Tapeta and was hampered in his run over C&D last time; may well be involved.

14/1

Form: 231323 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
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.
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3rd

8

(14)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

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

2nd

5

(4)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

On Key

9st 11lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

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.

7/1

Form: -09894

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in nine starts, but ran with credit when fourth of 11 over C&D last time and the winner has gone in again since; has worn a tongue-tie and visor before, but never together; frame possibilities; stable also runs Thomas Tallis.
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4th

11

(3)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cy Twombly

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: John Mackie

Showed some promise in three outings for the Crisfords as a 2yo, but little in five starts for this yard since returning from a long absence in December; switch to a visor will need to make a big difference.

50/1

9th

1

(9)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cy Twombly

10st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

Some promise for the Crisfords in 2024 but absent for 402 days prior to his stable debut; he has not shown enough in his four runs since December to be of major interest.

33/1

Form: 226131 CD

Last run: 130 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Much the best of his AW form has come in 0-50 classified events including two wins here (8.6f/9.5f); landed a 0-55 handicap on turf at Nottingham (1m, good) in April and the market should indicate how ready he is on this first outing since.
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1st

4

(5)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

19:45 Nottingham

Desiderata

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Not the easiest and plenty of short-priced defeats to his name but he won at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month and was a creditable third in another classified event at Lingfield (1m2f) three weeks ago; remains unexposed on turf and he needs a close look back in this sphere.

4/1

Form: 032315 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
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.
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5th

7

(10)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

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

Standard

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

Form: 324527 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Just 2-43 with his sole success in Britain coming over 9.4f here; has finished runner-up in five of his seven starts over C&D and is lower in the weights than for all of them; capable of making some sort of impact.
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7th

1

(7)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Book Of Life

9st 9lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

Doesn't always appear the most resolute in a finish but he is regularly placed and conditions hold no terrors; each-way claims once more.

3/1

2nd

2

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

18:39 Carlisle

Book Of Life

10st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Patrick Morris

0-14 for this yard but he went very close at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in February and again in April; last month's return to turf at Hamilton (1m1f, good to soft) wasn't up with those efforts though.

8/1

Form: 2-9006

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
0-10; twice runner-up in six starts for Peter Chapple-Hyam last year, but can't be entertained on his four efforts for this yard.
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6th

8

(6)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Rogue Officer

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

0-9; twice runner-up in six starts for Peter Chapple-Hyam, but can't be recommended on his three efforts for this yard; off four months.

80/1

15th

11

(14)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

16:07 Nottingham

Rogue Officer

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

A fair 7f/1m maiden for Peter Chapple-Hyam in 2025; changed hands for 7,000gns and he's finished ahead of only one rival in two runs for new yard this year; overall record is now 0-8 and he needs a big turnaround.

25/1

Form: 503836

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
0-8; twice placed over 7f on turf this summer, but hasn't met market expectations in either start on the AW; needs more.
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6th

6

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

19:40 Chepstow

Grand Vista

8st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

0-7 but in first-time cheekpieces when keeping on well for third over a tad further at Ffos Las on Tuesday; may have more to offer.

7/1

3rd

9

(7)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:30 Ffos Las

Grand Vista

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Has shown glimpses of ability, such as when fourth on his debut at Newbury (6.5f, soft) last October, and when third at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) last month, but below that level at Wolverhampton since; first-time cheekpieces now on and not one to give up on.

10/1

Form: 634796

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 0-0963

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
1-30; well treated in the pick of last year's form, but his more recent efforts, including four for this yard, suggest a resurgence is needed.
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3rd

6

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:15 Yarmouth

Rokuni

9st 1lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Charlie Wallis

Poor strike-rate and his three runs for his new trainer haven't suggested he was primed to double his tally.

20/1

6th

1

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

12:00 Yarmouth

Rokuni

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Charlie Wallis

Sole win was in a maiden in August 2024 and he's struggled in two runs (7f/5.7f) for new yard this season; has lots to prove at this new trip and this looks tough on the figures.

20/1

Form: -38445

Last run: 54 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
0-9; in the frame in three of his five starts for the Newland/Insole yard this year; makes his stable debut having changed hands for 1,500gns last month and worth a go at the trip, but the outside stall isn't ideal.
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5th

2

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:18 Chepstow

Anorah Unleashed

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Eight-race maiden who shaped well at Carlisle (7f, good) last month, rallying for fourth having dropped to the rear after being caught wide, leaving the impression the step up to this trip would suit; shortlisted.

8/1

4th

10

(9)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:23 Carlisle

Anorah Unleashed

8st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Seven-race maiden; kept on well for third on seasonal debut at Kempton (6f, AW) in early April but two lesser efforts have followed; back up in trip here; others have more pressing claims.

20/1

Form: 870-73

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-5; appeared to improve on previous efforts when third of eight at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) this month, but he needs another step forward in order to take this.
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3rd

9

(8)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:34 Southwell (AW)

Thomas Tallis

9st 0lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: John Mackie

Showed signs of improvement in Wolverhampton classified race in sole outing this year but needs to build on that effort.

20/1

Betting Forcast

9/1 Shamacid, 4/1 On Key, 8/1 Cy Twombly, 100/30 Desiderata, 5/1 Manton Road, 6/1 Book Of Life, 33/1 Rogue Officer, 8/1 Grand Vista, 12/1 Claytons Kolatonic, 20/1 Rokuni, 16/1 Anorah Unleashed, 15/2 Thomas Tallis

Verdict

Although his strike-rate is moderate and he is yet to tackle this far, On Key is shortlisted on consistency alone. Dual course winner Desiderata is worth a market check on his return, while Book Of Life has to be respected given his course record (0422130242424), but the vote goes to MANTON ROAD who has won three times here and looked in need of a return to a stiffer test at Lingfield six days ago.[David Bellingham]

Selections

Telegraph:

Desiderata

NEWMARKET:

Shamacid

RP RATINGS:

Book Of Life

The Times:

Grand Vista

D Express:

Thomas Tallis

The Star:

Anorah Unleashed

The Guardian:

On Key

SPOTLIGHT:

Manton Road

The Sun:

Shamacid

Daily Mail:

Desiderata

Daily Mirror:

Desiderata

Daily Record:

Desiderata

POSTDATA:

Book Of Life