February 07 / 17.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.30

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  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.00
  • Place: £4.90

Form: 134-60 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Gained the 12th success of his career when readily seeing off seven rivals at Chelmsford in November; disappointing on his last two runs and, although this mark is in range, he does now have a bit to prove.
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6

(6)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:35 Epsom

Muscika

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David O’Meara

Veteran with 18 wins on his CV, including over C&D; last success was from the front at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in May but he's been well held in both runs since; bit to prove again but has possibilities if he can bounce back.

12/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 11-211 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Marching through the ranks for his new connections, winning four of his last five starts over 6f on Tapeta (the defeat last month came over 7f); took his form to a new level when seeing off another bang-in-form rival at Southwell 12 days ago, an effort backed up by the Topspeed figure; he has a sharper track to contend with today but he has the pace to hold a position and the best could still be to come.
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1st

5

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Walking On Clouds

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Chelsea Banham

Missed a chunk of last year and has slid to a competitive mark for his current yard; just behind Southbank over C&D a month ago and is one to consider back in headgear (second-time blinkers).

5/1

3rd

9

(10)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Walking On Clouds

9st 2lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Down the field on first four starts for Chelsea Banham but fared better when fifth in a Wolverhampton classified (6f; heavily backed) last month; needs to build on that effort but it will be interesting to see whether he's strong in the betting again.

6/1

5th

11

(2)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Walking On Clouds

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Won a C&D handicap in December 2024, recording an RPR of 71 in the process; unfancied and has finished down the field in four runs for Chelsea Banham this winter; eligible for this 0-50 classified as a result; a return to form is likely to be foretold by the betting.

5/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 0655-7 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Five wins, four on Tapeta (including C&D), and now 3lb lower than for the latest of them; his form dipped at Newcastle last time when a strong gallop should have suited him; this winter's best form gives him claims if he can bounce back quickly.
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7th

2

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ballyare

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Lucinda Russell

One-time useful sprinter but his powers are on the wane; showed he could still cut it at this level when a close fourth over C&D last month but he'll need the pace to collapse if he's to end his barren spell.

8/1

7th

2

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ballyare

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Lucinda Russell

One-time useful sprinter but his powers are on the wane; showed he could still cut it at this level when a close fourth over C&D last month but he'll need the pace to collapse if he's to end his barren spell.

8/1

5th

7

(1)

18th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ballyare

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lucinda Russell

midfield

15/2

Form: 33-622 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Made hay last year, winning seven times, and has been banging at the door this winter too; nothing wrong with his latest short-head defeat at the hands of a thriving rival but a 2lb rise does ask a bit more of him.
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16th

15

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Intervention

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Appleby

Won last season's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon off a 7lb higher mark; didn't run badly at Nottingham (5f, good) on penultimate start and a wide draw offers an excuse at Chester since.

33/1

10th

13

(12)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Intervention

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Won last season's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon off a 5lb higher mark; didn't run badly at Nottingham 12 days ago (5f, good) but he has a double-figure stall to contend with and could prove vulnerable.

16/1

4th

9

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

Intervention

8st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Michael Appleby

Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and has done all his winning over 6f/7f; inconsistent since last success; 0-12 over 5f and doesn't look the answer.

16/1

Form: 87-362 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
A wind operation last summer has had a positive effect, winning three times since (including C&D); ran right up to his recent best when second at Southwell last week, trying to come from a long way back in a race not really run to suit; should get a good pace to aim at here and not ruled out despite the hike in class.
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6

(1)

6th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:45 Ayr

Idoapologise

10st 5lb

J: Mr Aiden Blakemore

T: Colin Teague

Multiple winner at 6f and about 7f but he failed to beat a rival on yard debut in 2023 and has been off since; many questions to answer.

50/1

12th

12

(13)

25th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Idoapologise

9st 5lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Colin Teague

Conditions won't be an issue and he's not on a bad mark but he was sold cheaply out of Brian Ellison's yard in May and he's landed the widest stall on his return from 168 days off.

16/1

5th

8

(3)

7th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Idoapologise

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Brian Ellison

took keen hold, prominent

7/1

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5/2

Form: 6523-3 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Progressive on AW last winter; placed in three runs back from a summer break, showing plenty of speed, and he continues to leave the impression there are races in him off this mark; back down in grade today; key player.
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13/2

Form: 31-113 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Her winning spree came to an end in a 7f handicap here 11 days ago when a refusal to settle early contributed to her weak finish; dropping back to 6f can help and this looks sure to be more truly run.
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5th

5

(5)

4th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:55 Newbury

Algheed

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Mark Loughnane

0-5 on turf but ran respectably over C&D nine days ago and ties in with Red Maids on that effort; still well treated on best AW form, though has a long losing sequence to quell (no success since early 2023).

8/1

4th

5

(12)

25th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newbury

Algheed

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Mark Loughnane

Well treated on best AW form but her losing run is mounting up and this belated return to grass presents a question mark; her turf record (four attempts) is far from solid.

16/1

4

(10)

16th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Doncaster

Algheed

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Mark Loughnane

Five good runs over 7f on AW this year and all four wins have been on an artificial surface; modest form on turf, on last run, which was back in June 2022, finishing 9l seventh of eight at Chester (7f, good); best watched.

10/1

33/1

Form: 8376-6 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Needs to step up on recent 5f efforts if he is to take this from out of the weights.
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7th

12

(4)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Q Twenty Boy

9st 9lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

towards rear, raced wide from over 3f out

12/1

7th

12

(4)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Q Twenty Boy

9st 9lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

towards rear, raced wide from over 3f out

12/1

6th

5

(8)

18th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Q Twenty Boy

9st 4lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

raced wide, midfield, hung right and lost position over 2f out

9/1

Form: 2395-3 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Conditions to suit and she has been running creditably since her turf success in August (5f, Class 5); this should be run to suit but she's drawn widest and others come here with more pressing claims.
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7th

3

(9)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:58 Bath

Sarahs Verse

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Ronald Harris

Six-time course winner (various ground) who runs off the same mark as when winning at Ffos Las in June; however, she's failed to shine here on her three runs this autumn and needs to turn things around.

12/1

7th

3

(9)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:58 Bath

Sarahs Verse

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Ronald Harris

Six-time course winner (various ground) who runs off the same mark as when winning at Ffos Las in June; however, she's failed to shine here on her three runs this autumn and needs to turn things around.

12/1

9th

7

(7)

21st Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:10 Bath

Sarahs Verse

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Ronald Harris

Versatile ground-wise and has won six times at this track; most recent win came off this mark at Ffos Las in June but she had a major blip over C&D (heavy) 20 days ago and needs to bounce back after that heavy defeat.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £99.60
Straight Forecast £67.91
Tricast £447.40
Trifecta £922.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Walking On Clouds

Daily Mail:

Algheed

POSTDATA:

Idoapologise

NEWMARKET:

Vespasian

TOPSPEED:

Sarah's Verse

RP Ratings:

Walking On Clouds

THE NORTH:

Walking On Clouds

Telegraph:

Walking On Clouds

The Guardian:

Walking On Clouds

D Express:

Walking On Clouds

The Star:

Walking On Clouds

Daily Record:

Walking On Clouds

Daily Mirror:

Algheed

The Times:

Idoapologise