September 01 / 16.42 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.42

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Book Hotel & Conferencing At Wolverhampton Racecourse Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Book Hotel & Conferencing At Wolverhampton Racecourse Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.60
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 052659 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Runner-up off today's mark on stable debut at Ripon (6f, good) in June but subsequent 6f/7f form has been underwhelming, albeit he was denied a clear run last time; wore cheekpieces for last two races; visor given a whirl today.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(2)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:23 Lingfield (AW)

Federal Envoy

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Charlie Clover

All three wins in handicaps when making all, including when visored for the first time at Wolverhampton (7f) nine days ago; escapes a penalty for that success (due a 2lb rise) and he makes the shortlist, albeit he isn't sure to have things his own way in front.

7/4

1st

3

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Federal Envoy

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Charlie Clover

Runner-up off today's mark on stable debut at Ripon (6f, good) in June but subsequent 6f/7f form has been underwhelming, albeit he was denied a clear run last time; wore cheekpieces for last two races; visor given a whirl today.

5/1

9th

7

(9)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Federal Envoy

9st 9lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Charlie Clover

All three wins have been here but over 7f and for different yards; however, close up on stable debut over 6f at Ripon and last run wasn't too bad as he was never in the right place at Lingfield; don't put a line through him.

8/1

16/1

  • Place: £6.60

Form: 154636 C

Last run: 56 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won 7f Lingfield classified in February and was placed in that grade two starts ago but she's fully exposed and, on balance, others in this line-up look stronger.
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5th

7

(1)

13th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mintana

9st 1lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: James Evans

Poorly drawn when down the field over C&D two weeks ago but she had earlier run well for second in a 0-60 here; better drawn today and she should have a big run in her.

11/2

9th

7

(11)

28th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mintana

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

Six-time winner who is exposed and was always ideally placed when runner-up here a month ago; still unlikely to be far away.

5/1

2nd

8

(7)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mintana

8st 10lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: James Evans

Won 7f Lingfield classified in February and was placed in that grade two starts ago but she's fully exposed and, on balance, others in this line-up look stronger.

16/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 90-983

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Bettered underwhelming stable debut when rallying third in maiden handicap at Carlisle (nearly 7f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; recent 3lb drop is helpful and this return to Tapeta should suit; shortlisted.
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9th

3

(12)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:22 Southwell (AW)

Renewable Dream

9st 7lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Wainwright

Yet to win (0-12); twice placed since joining this trainer, including when a keeping-on third at Wolverhampton (7f; 16-1) three weeks ago; that form has been boosted by the winner and fourth; wide draw to overcome in stall 12.

8/1

3rd

5

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Renewable Dream

9st 5lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Wainwright

Bettered underwhelming stable debut when rallying third in maiden handicap at Carlisle (nearly 7f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; recent 3lb drop is helpful and this return to Tapeta should suit; shortlisted.

7/1

3rd

2

(9)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

15:13 Carlisle

Renewable Dream

9st 11lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Wainwright

Well treated on his best form for Seb Spencer but he's been out of sorts in his last four runs including when last of eight on stable debut at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month; overall record is now 0-10 and he needs a major revival.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: -31803 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Dual 8.6f course winner during the winter and left low-key reappearance run behind when placed over that trip here in July; current mark ought to be workable but he needs to prove himself over 7f and is only Jude Maher's second ride under rules.
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2nd

4

(8)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

R P McMurphy

9st 12lb

J: Jude Maher

T: Michael Appleby

All three wins were 8.6f on Wolverhampton Tapeta but he's been third on all four visits here; having been back to his best with latest win 11 days ago, and run creditably under Jude Maher the time before; each-way claims.

6/1

1st

1

(13)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

R P McMurphy

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Appleby

Two-time C&D winner who comes here on the back of a good running-on fourth of nine in 7f handicap here two weeks ago; a player off the same mark with this step back up in trip also a plus and Oisin Murphy now up.

5/1

4th

2

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

R P McMurphy

9st 7lb

J: Jude Maher

T: Michael Appleby

Dual 8.6f course winner during the winter and left low-key reappearance run behind when placed over that trip here in July; current mark ought to be workable but he needs to prove himself over 7f and is only Jude Maher's second ride under rules.

4/1

3/1

Form: 733212 C BF

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won 8.6f classified here in July and was second in that grade under a penalty at Lingfield (1m) a few days later; evidently in good nick but has a bit more on his plate in this handicap and is not sure to be suited by the drop back in trip.
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7th

5

(5)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:55 Brighton

Nutcracker

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tony Carroll

13th-time lucky when winning an 8.6f classified event at Wolverhampton in July; ran well for second under a penalty at Lingfield (1m) six days later; midfield finish off this mark at Wolverhampton (7f) last month; has shown promise on turf and Tom Marquand has a good record for the yard.

9/2

5th

6

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nutcracker

9st 5lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Won 8.6f classified here in July and was second in that grade under a penalty at Lingfield (1m) a few days later; evidently in good nick but has a bit more on his plate in this handicap and is not sure to be suited by the drop back in trip.

3/1

2nd

1

(2)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

19:40 Lingfield (AW)

Nutcracker

10st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Went close at Wolverhampton (8.6f) and Chepstow (1m) before getting off the mark (13th attempt) in a classified event at Wolverhampton last Tuesday; pulled 5l clear with his main market rival in that race and he hit a personal best with that brave success; key player.

13/8

Form: 349175 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
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.
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2nd

5

(7)

29th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mythical Isle

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Gained a breakthrough success over 7f here in June; not disgraced when sixth of nine in 7f handicap there four weeks ago given he suffered a poor run; not out of things back up in trip.

6/1

6th

7

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

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

Standard

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

Form: 80-053

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-11 but gave it a good shot from the front when third at Carlisle (nearly 7f, good to soft) a fortnight ago, after a seven-month break, and has possibilities here if that run brought her on.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(9)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:07 Musselburgh

Our Nicola

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Inconsistent filly who has posted best efforts when third over 7f on last two turf outings, including in maiden handicap at Carlisle on penultimate start; something to prove back up in trip.

16/1

7th

9

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Our Nicola

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

0-11 but gave it a good shot from the front when third at Carlisle (nearly 7f, good to soft) a fortnight ago, after a seven-month break, and has possibilities here if that run brought her on.

12/1

3rd

8

(6)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

15:48 Carlisle

Our Nicola

8st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Modest maiden who wasn't at her best on AW over the winter; back from a break with cheekpieces left off.

16/1

Form: 894620 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ought to have coped much better with the good to soft turf when down the field at Ayr (6f) three weeks ago but ran on well for second behind a next-time-out winner over C&D on stable debut in July and has good claims if judged on that performance.
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9th

1

(11)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

16:17 Carlisle

Velvet Skies

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

Three wins when trained in Ireland; ran well for second on his stable debut (7f, AW) in July but not so good twice since; not sure what to expect but further rain certainly won't hurt his chance.

14/1

8th

1

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Velvet Skies

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Gary Harrison

Ought to have coped much better with the good to soft turf when down the field at Ayr (6f) three weeks ago but ran on well for second behind a next-time-out winner over C&D on stable debut in July and has good claims if judged on that performance.

11/2

10th

1

(9)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Velvet Skies

9st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

On a losing run but he made a good start for new yard (formerly with Stephen Hanlon) with second of 12 in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 11 days ago; up 2lb but not taken lightly.

7/2

Form: 071868 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D in January and was also on target at Nottingham (6f, good) in June but was always behind at Lingfield (6f, AW) a fortnight ago and is far too inconsistent to rely upon.
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9th

1

(9)

28th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Court Of Session

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Phil McEntee

Five-time AW winner but hasn't offered anything since his turf win in June, latterly here; Billy Loughnane rides but that's the main positive.

12/1

9th

4

(9)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Court Of Session

9st 5lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

Won over C&D in January and was also on target at Nottingham (6f, good) in June but was always behind at Lingfield (6f, AW) a fortnight ago and is far too inconsistent to rely upon.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £81.20
Straight Forecast £81.55
Tricast £739.02
Trifecta £386.30

Selections

Telegraph:

Nutcracker

RP RATINGS:

Federal Envoy

POSTDATA:

R P McMurphy

SPOTLIGHT:

Velvet Skies

D Express:

Mythical Isle

NEWMARKET:

Court Of Session

The Times:

R P McMurphy

Daily Mail:

Nutcracker

The Star:

Nutcracker

Daily Record:

Nutcracker

The Guardian:

Federal Envoy

The Sun:

Federal Envoy

Daily Mirror:

Velvet Skies