February 24 / 16.35 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.35

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BetUK Over 40,000 Live Streamed Races “Hands And Heels” Apprentice Handicap (RE Initiative)

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  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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BetUK Over 40,000 Live Streamed Races “Hands And Heels” Apprentice Handicap (RE Initiative)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 33-704

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
21-race maiden who has been expensive to follow; fully effective under the conditions and more than capable at this level, though, so one to consider in new headgear.
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10th

10

(8)

24th Feb 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

My Boy Jack

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Kevin Frost

All three wins at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta), though he has been placed three times from eight starts over this C&D; a losing run of 38 isn't ideal, though; blinkers return.

40/1

5th

7

(11)

6th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

My Boy Jack

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

All wins have come over 6f here, though he has gone close over this trip at Southwell; fair fourth of nine here (6f) a fortnight ago, but a record of 3-82 does suggest a degree of caution.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 284-72 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Losing run stands at 25 but he has been threatening in recent months and he went close in a classified event at Lingfield four weeks ago (6f); one to consider back in a handicap.
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7th

10

(9)

3rd May 2024

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Billian

8st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Philip Kirby

Won twice over this trip at Wolverhampton and Chelmsford last spring, though is just 3-42 overall and recent efforts don't suggest his strike-rate is about to improve; first-time visor made no difference ten days ago.

20/1

7th

10

(9)

3rd May 2024

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Billian

8st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Philip Kirby

Won twice over this trip at Wolverhampton and Chelmsford last spring, though is just 3-42 overall and recent efforts don't suggest his strike-rate is about to improve; first-time visor made no difference ten days ago.

20/1

11th

13

(9)

23rd Apr 2024

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Billian

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Philip Kirby

C&D winner last spring who lacks consistency now and was below market expectations here last time; perhaps the switch of headgear will do the trick.

16/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 8560-8 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
On a dangerous mark on last season's best form and he may well have needed the run when down the field at Lingfield on his return to action three weeks ago; better expected today.
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12th

12

(3)

24th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:40 Chepstow

Our Man In Havana

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran whose last three wins have come at this track (6f and 5f twice, all on good to firm); more miss than hit in 2023 but if he is to revive then it's likely to be here; blinkers tried for the first time.

25/1

11th

10

(2)

14th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:25 Windsor

Our Man In Havana

9st 0lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

towards rear

33/1

0

5

(4)

8th Aug 2023

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Our Man In Havana

9st 9lb

J: Mollie Phillips

T: Tony Carroll

Winner of seven races (three on Tapeta) and would have a solid chance on his form in the first half of last year, but has been quiet of late and needs a resurgence; stable also runs My Kind Of Girl.

16/1

4th
2 (2)
Savalas

25/1

Form: 806-05 C

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Shadow of his former self and he hasn't made much of an impact in three runs for this yard; down in the weights but with plenty to prove.
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10

(11)

22nd Sep 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Savalas

9st 2lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Veteran who has won three times here, the latest off 2lb higher over this trip last November; modest on turf lately, but each-way possibilities returned to this venue despite a wide draw.

10/1

12

(13)

16th Sep 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Savalas

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Adrian Wintle

Veteran who has won three times here, the latest off 2lb higher over this trip last November; modest on turf lately, but each-way possibilities returned to this venue despite the widest stall.

25/1

10

(6)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

20:00 Windsor

Savalas

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Veteran hold-up performer; in fair form at Bath in May and 6f on fast ground suits him well; will need this to set up perfectly for him back from 12 weeks off though.

12/1

5th
1 (11)
Inaam

11/10

Form: 0-3121 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Comes here in good form, winning handicaps at Lingfield (6f and 7f) either side of an unlucky second two weeks ago; much easier to fancy than most.
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5th

5

(5)

13th May 2023

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0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Inaam

8st 13lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: John Butler

Winner of 12 AW races, three of them this year at 6f and 7f on this track; the weights favour Navy Drums on their C&D form in February (his most recent 6f run here) but the latter had the better run of the two by some way; continues in very good form and looks sure to go well.

11/2

3rd

12

(5)

26th Apr 2023

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0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Inaam

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: John Butler

He has been in good form all year, winning three times at this track (once over 6f and twice over this trip); went close again last time and he should find this being run to suit; still on a winnable mark.

8/1

3rd

8

(2)

25th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:40 Lingfield (AW)

Inaam

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: John Butler

towards rear

2/1

16/1

Form: 95-019 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Sprung a 66-1 surprise in a hands and heels race here for this rider (7f) 18 days ago; subsequent run over an extended 1m easy enough to forgive but there are risks attached.
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9th

3

(1)

11th Mar 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dodgy Bob

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Mullineaux

Veteran who is without a win since September 2023 and looks out of form; faces tough terms as well.

25/1

10

(7)

15th Feb 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Dodgy Bob

10st 4lb

J: Mr Sebastian Perry

T: Michael Mullineaux

12yo who is without a win since September 2023 and recent evidence doesn't indicate he's about to end that losing sequence.

66/1

11th

5

(5)

10th Feb 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dodgy Bob

9st 9lb

J: Poppy Scott

T: Michael Mullineaux

upset in stalls, midfield

33/1

Form: 548-15

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 12th attempt (first for this yard) when winning a 5f 0-50 classified event at Lingfield last month; not seen to best effect over 6f there two weeks ago; inexperienced rider on board today.
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6th

3

(2)

25th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Ffos Las

Master Sully

9st 9lb

J: George Rooke

T: Roger Teal

Record is just 1-21; however, went very close in Brighton handicap (5.2f, good to firm) three starts ago and had poor fortune (came from difficult position, met trouble) in classified event won by Notre Maison at same venue latest; clear possibilities if this pans out better.

7/2

3rd

3

(4)

13th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:50 Brighton

Master Sully

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Roger Teal

Didn't make any further progress after winning stable debut in January (5f, AW) but finished well to go very close in C&D handicap three weeks ago; no threat to clear winner when third in this grade here (6f, good to firm) in Friday but that was still a fairly good effort; major player.

9/4

3rd

3

(6)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:30 Brighton

Master Sully

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Roger Teal

towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden on outer over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong

7/4

100/1

Form: 90-670

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Poor form over a variety of trips; now tries sprinting for the first time.
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8th

12

(3)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Highland Lass

9st 1lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Richard Price

led, headed but prominent after 1f, pushed along 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

100/1

12th

13

(10)

13th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Highland Lass

9st 0lb

J: George Rooke

T: Richard Price

Without a win since 2020 and her recent form is less than encouraging too; it's easy to look elsewhere.

50/1

8

(14)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:45 Southwell (AW)

Highland Lass

9st 2lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Richard Price

Appeared to show a smidgen of improvement the last twice, having achieved zilch previously, but the new level is still poor; bottom of this field on ratings.

66/1

33/1

Form: -77907

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
A couple of runs here in late 2022 that offered some hope but well short of that level in five runs this year; lots to prove.
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10th

8

(8)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Six O Hearts

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

13-race maiden with a very patchy overall record; step up in trip needs to have a big effect.

33/1

9th

11

(4)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Six O Hearts

9st 1lb

J: Molly Presland

T: Scott Dixon

towards rear

33/1

7th

8

(2)

13th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Six O Hearts

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Maiden; best AW form, including a placed effort, came over this C&D in late 2022; poor results elsewhere this year but could revive back here in first-time headgear.

20/1

100/1

Form: 005-0

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Poor form in her four starts and can't be recommended.
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4

25th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

15:10 Hereford

I Didnt Cost Alot

11st 6lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Ryan Potter

No worthwhile form at up to 7f on Flat; now goes in hood on the switch to hurdles; hard to fancy.

66/1

8

(3)

9th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

14:32 Wolverhampton (AW)

I Didnt Cost Alot

9st 3lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Ryan Potter

Has shown little in her six starts at up to 7f, with a best RPR of 23; returns from almost a year off and needs a tongue-tie to make a massive difference.

50/1

11th

12

(4)

28th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

I Didnt Cost Alot

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Ryan Potter

Shown very little in her five runs and the addition of cheekpieces isn't enough to tempt.

100/1

Form: 477-83 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
0-10 since joining this yard but there has been the odd encouraging run along the way, including his latest third at Southwell 12 days ago (6f); tricky draw for a prominent racer.
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6th

10

(9)

2nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

May Remain

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

led narrowly against near rail, headed and weakened inside final furlong

8/1

6th

10

(9)

2nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

May Remain

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

led narrowly against near rail, headed and weakened inside final furlong

8/1

6th

7

(7)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

May Remain

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Veteran who is 0-10 this year; went close over 6f here on Saturday but didn't shape as if he's crying out for this return to 5f.

7/1

12/1

Form: 76006-

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
16-race maiden but he finished second here (7f) twice last winter; down the field in both starts after an eight-month break but over 5f; could fare better today.
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9th

10

(8)

20th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:05 Chepstow

Okaidi

9st 0lb

J: Mollie Phillips

T: Tony Carroll

20-race maiden who isn't solid on 2023 form but may benefit from this step back up in trip; placed (on AW) in three of his last five attempts over 7f.

14/1

7th

7

(7)

9th Jun 2023

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:30 Bath

Okaidi

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

raced in last

10/1

12th

12

(2)

17th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:10 Bath

Okaidi

8st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, towards rear

16/1

Form: 08-188 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
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8th

7

(5)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Musaytir

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Joe Ponting

Hasn't been in top form this year and finished eighth of nine over C&D last week; others appeal more.

50/1

8th

6

(5)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Musaytir

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Joe Ponting

Largely poor form since his sole success, which was three years ago.

40/1

8th

11

(8)

16th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Musaytir

9st 0lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Joe Ponting

Largely unconvincing form since recording sole success, which was three years ago.

50/1

Non-runners

May Remain, Okaidi, Musaytir

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Payout
Exacta £23.80
Straight Forecast £21.62
Tricast £371.02
Trifecta £252.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Inaam

The Times:

My Boy Jack

The Sun:

Billian

The Guardian:

Musaytir

POSTDATA:

May Remain

Daily Mail:

My Boy Jack

Daily Record:

Billian

RP Ratings:

Inaam

NEWMARKET:

Inaam

Telegraph:

Inaam

D Express:

Inaam

Daily Mirror:

Inaam

The Star:

Inaam