August 26 / 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
1st
1 (4)
Shamacid

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.80
  • Place: £2.30

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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1st

1

(4)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shamacid

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: S Woods

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.

9/1

4th

2

(1)

15th Aug 2026

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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

33/1

  • Place: £17.90

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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8th

5

(5)

1st Oct 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rogue Officer

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

12-race maiden; respectable efforts at Wolverhampton on his last two starts; each-way shout once again.

10/1

5th

8

(1)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Officer

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Yet to register a win but recorded easily his best effort for current yard with second of 12 over C&D 20 days ago; very much one to consider nudged up 1lb.

9/2

2nd

7

(6)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Officer

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

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.

33/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

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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4th

1

(7)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:07 Musselburgh

Book Of Life

9st 10lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Patrick Morris

Has a record of 0-16 on turf and it's a long time between his AW drinks; however, he arrives in form having been placed in that sphere the last twice; may remain competitive.

2/1

2nd

1

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Book Of Life

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Patrick Morris

On a long losing run but he signalled he is ready to strike again when an unlucky-in-running third of 12 in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap a week ago, twice hampered in the straight; big shout off an unchanged mark.

11/4

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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3rd

2

(5)

29th Sep 2026

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Manton Road

9st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Richard Phillips

Loves it here, winning three times (7f/8.6f) from ten visits and only once finishing out of the frame; still has stamina to prove, but a major player if seeing out the trip.

9/2

3rd

5

(9)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Manton Road

9st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Richard Phillips

Ended a long losing sequence over 7f here in July and posted a solid fourth of 12 over C&D 20 days ago; this C&D winner must enter calculations.

9/2

4th

5

(11)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

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

100/30

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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7th

5

(10)

27th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:44 Ffos Las

Desiderata

9st 6lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Won two classified races on the AW and added a 1m good-ground handicap in April (3lb lower); respectable return from a break last month and wouldn't be without hope if handling these conditions (there are doubts).

7/1

5th

4

(2)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Desiderata

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

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.

100/30

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

4/1

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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4th

2

(5)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

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

Standard

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

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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7th

9

(4)

27th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:09 Ffos Las

Grand Vista

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Nine-race maiden; placed in first-time cheekpieces at Ffos Las (7.3f, good) early last month but two lesser efforts have followed; the headgear is removed today; needs to up his game.

16/1

8th

8

(7)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Grand Vista

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

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

8/1

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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10th

12

(12)

28th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thomas Tallis

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: John Mackie

Lost impetus when clipping heels at a key stage over C&D a month ago, having fared better from the front at Southwell previously; not without hope at this level.

16/1

9th

12

(3)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thomas Tallis

8st 5lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

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.

15/2

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

20/1

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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10th

14

(1)

30th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

16:35 Yarmouth

Rokuni

8st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Charlie Wallis

Yet to add to his 2yo maiden win in 2024 and this year's form for new trainer has generally been disappointing; not the most obvious answer.

50/1

10th

10

(1)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rokuni

8st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Charlie Wallis

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.

20/1

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

8/1

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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3rd

3

(9)

29th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cy Twombly

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: John Mackie

Still to get his head in front and he comes here under a cloud, eighth of 13 in 1m Southwell handicap five days ago; not easy to make a case for.

20/1

8th

11

(9)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:22 Southwell (AW)

Cy Twombly

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: John Mackie

Remains winless (0-12); minimal late gains when eighth of 12 at Wolverhampton (8.5f; 66-1) last week; highly unlikely to be the solution.

25/1

8th

3

(12)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cy Twombly

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: John Mackie

Remains winless and he failed to beat a rival in 1m2f Leicester handicap a week ago; not easy to make a case for.

66/1

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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12th

11

(12)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Anorah Unleashed

8st 11lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Tony Carroll

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.

16/1

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: 634796

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

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Payout
Exacta £335.30
Straight Forecast £246.91
Tricast £1132.12
Trifecta £1965.20

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