June 04 / 18.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.30

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.13
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 076313 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Unraced here but has plenty of Tapeta experience, winning twice over 7f at Southwell, where he won with authority in April; another good effort back on turf at Carlisle on Friday and has plenty to recommend him.
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5th

6

(5)

9th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mr Squires

8st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Made all to win a 7f handicap here in June; not beaten a rival in three subsequent runs; has the pace to be effective at this trip and he's favoured by these weights; not ruled out.

5/1

12th

1

(9)

18th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Mr Squires

10st 4lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Dual winner from the front this season, including over C&D in April off 12lb lower, who hasn't been able to dominate the past twice and has been eased off each time; needs to bounce back and also show this mark within range.

12/1

13th

5

(8)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:45 Southwell (AW)

Mr Squires

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Successful under positive rides over C&D in April and at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) in June; taken on in front when last of nine at Chester (7.6f, good) ten days later; not many confirmed front-runners among this opposition, so he could be dangerous if allowed his own way.

8/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 91-312 CD

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won two of his first three 7f starts for this yard, in first-time cheekpieces in December and first-time blinkers in February (over C&D); still in form with a close second at Chelmsford in April but refusal to enter stalls either side of that blights optimism.
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3

(8)

20th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

17:00 Brighton

Wake Up Harry

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Brian Toomey

Three-time winner on the AW; yet to win on turf after five attempts but was runner-up at Newmarket (7f, good) latest; gets in here off the same mark and looks sure to play a part.

4/1

2nd

7

(4)

19th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:40 Newmarket (July)

Wake Up Harry

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Brian Toomey

reluctant to load, carried right start, took keen hold, raced near side, in touch with leaders

8/1

4th

8

(7)

4th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Kempton (AW)

Wake Up Harry

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Brian Toomey

midfield

10/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 1769-7 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Both 7f wins in blinkers, coming clear at Redcar last May and winning a shade cosily in his first C&D run, in July; went off the boil later but he ran quite promisingly on his Haydock return (in cheekpieces; blinkers back on today) and looks interesting now 3lb lower than last July.
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3rd

2

(5)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

14:45 Beverley

Roaring Ralph

10st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Has been in tremendous form this year, winning five of his last six starts, the most recent under Rhys Elliott at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) eight days ago; unpenalised for that success and holds good claims in hat-trick bid.

3/1

1st

4

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:07 Wetherby

Roaring Ralph

9st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

In tremendous form this year, and has won four of his last five races, three over 1m at Southwell and last time over 7f at Ayr (good to firm); has gone up 19lb (up 3lb for Ayr win) and should go well again.

13/8

Form: 347180

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Had form over 1m as 2yo but he broke his duck over 6f at Thirsk (heavy) in April; found little at 7f and 6f on consecutive days later that month, though, and up against it on AW form on both surfaces.
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9th

9

(3)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:21 Newcastle (AW)

Nights Over Egypt

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Jennie Candlish

in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

12/1

9th

9

(3)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:21 Newcastle (AW)

Nights Over Egypt

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Jennie Candlish

In good form in the autumn, winning over 6f at Wolverhampton and 7f at Leicester (heavy); not quite so good on last two starts (7f and 8.5f); could bounce back.

12/1

2

(5)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nights Over Egypt

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Versatile trip-wise, having won over 6f on this track in September and later a 7f turf claimer the following month; another sound effort over the extended 1m here next time and although his 7f handicap form isn't particularly compelling, he's in good enough form to be considered.

5/1

14/1

Form: 162468 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Comes into it on her C&D form in midwinter, coming through strongly to win in January and losing out close home in February; seems to have knocked off a touch since, though, even allowing for the return to 6f not being ideal in May.
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12th

9

(2)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Circles

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Anthony McCann

All four wins have come on AW over 7f, including here in March off 55; ran no sort of race when last seen here in July from a wide draw (much better draw here).

16/1

3

(13)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:02 Dundalk (AW)

Circles

10st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Anthony McCann

All four wins from 45 attempts have come on AW over 7f; her last win was at this track in March from a mark of 55; well held in four starts since (one here and three on turf); not discounted now back on this surface.

12/1

3

(14)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:25 Fairyhouse

Circles

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Anthony McCann

All four wins on AW over 7f and well held at Ayr last month over 1m; has to prove herself on soft ground and others preferred.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 575989 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Two 7f wins in 2022, including over C&D; has dropped to a good mark on his form around Christmas but not really performing of late and needs first-time cheekpieces to break the mould (has run well in a hood).
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7th

10

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dayman

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

C&D winner who is without success in over four years; went close over C&D in March when 3lb higher but needs to bounce back after being well beaten (6f, good to soft; first-time blinkers) at Chepstow latest.

16/1

11th

7

(7)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Dayman

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Two wins at 7f on AW and he went close on that surface at Wolverhampton (7f) in March; below that form on last two starts and has something to prove back at 6f on this forecast easy turf; blinkers go on.

8/1

8/1

Form: 70-513 D

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Probably handles Tapeta but most AW racing on Polytrack for Richard Hannon, doing best on second run back from wind surgery when a strong late finish took her clear at Kempton (7f) in March; quick return didn't work out next time; sold for 3,500gns since; could yet do better for new yard.
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6th

2

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Sams Hope

9st 12lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Martin Dunne

Five AW wins since last September (6f/5f) and beaten only about 4l when ninth of 17 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) two months ago, when last seen; this is less competitive and she could be involved.

15/2

9th

16

(12)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Sams Hope

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Martin Dunne

The winner of five AW handicaps (5f-6f) since September for her new stable; 6lb higher than for the latest of them and others appeal as being better treated.

25/1

7th

3

(4)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sams Hope

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Martin Dunne

Had a tremendous spell for new yard between September and January, winning five at 6f (two here) or 5f; her handicap mark has taken a battering but a recent second at Southwell suggests she's not weighted out of it; Ryan Kavanagh 2-2 on her and she can be thereabouts again.

5/1

14/1

Form: 12-706 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 7f Redcar maiden; handily weighted on best turf handicap form in 2023 and she acts on Tapeta elsewhere but has had a slow start to her time with new yard, on AW and turf.
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2nd

4

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Vixey

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Won four times last year including twice at Chester (7f/7.6f, good); only eighth of 14 on Carlisle reappearance last month but she had some major traffic issues and was only beaten around 4l; should be sharper this time and has claims if she can get back near best.

7/1

8th

8

(3)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:35 Carlisle

Vixey

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Won four times last year (7f/7.5f) and also posted some other good efforts, including when third of 21 in a competitive handicap at York (7f, good) in October; didn't settle well enough at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in November when last seen but the break may have done her some good.

25/1

3rd

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Newmarket

Vixey

9st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Four wins in a productive 2025, the latest over 7f (good) in September; good third of 21 at York (7f, good) three weeks ago; likely to go well again.

11/4

Non-runners

Mudlahhim

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £7.40
Straight Forecast £7.29
Tricast £13.99
Trifecta £18.80

Selections

The Times:

Wake Up Harry

SPOTLIGHT:

Roaring Ralph

The Sun:

Mr Squires

POSTDATA:

Nights Over Egypt

The Star:

Dayman

RP RATINGS:

Roaring Ralph

D Express:

Roaring Ralph

Telegraph:

Wake Up Harry

The Guardian:

Wake Up Harry

Daily Mail:

Wake Up Harry

Daily Mirror:

Wake Up Harry

Daily Record:

Wake Up Harry