June 04 / 20.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.00

Standard

Get The Inside Track With raceday-ready.com Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
SKY
View Course
Get The Inside Track With raceday-ready.com Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.80
  • Place: £3.90

Form: 5-4506

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Close second over C&D (off 6lb higher) last October; has failed to repeat that form since, latterly for new yard; still a maiden.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Global Effort

8st 11lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

4-44 AW; 10lb below last winning mark (5f, Chelmsford) but hasn't beaten a rival in his last three starts, including when back from a 150-day absence at Lingfield (6f; 80-1) 19 days ago; far safer to look elsewhere.

33/1

8th

3

(4)

13th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:58 Lingfield (AW)

Global Effort

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Phil McEntee

Not at his best so far this year; returns from five months off with a point to prove.

20/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 977748 C

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has done most of his winning at Southwell; just 1-10 at this venue; below form over C&D last time out; not the percentage call.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

(2)

21st Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

13:55 Redcar

Ustath

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Fell

The bulk of his winning has been on AW but he is effective on turf and ran okay over 5f at Catterick 12 days ago; this isn't a strong race and he's not ruled out with Tom Marquand booked.

8/1

5th

8

(2)

21st Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

13:55 Redcar

Ustath

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Fell

The bulk of his winning has been on AW but he is effective on turf and ran okay over 5f at Catterick 12 days ago; this isn't a strong race and he's not ruled out with Tom Marquand booked.

8/1

8

(8)

9th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:13 Catterick

Ustath

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Roger Fell

9yo who is just 1-24 on turf as opposed to 10-67 on AW; however, he's been in fair form on AW of late and ran some good races in defeat on turf last summer; could be thereabouts.

15/2

5/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 39474- D

Last run: 216 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Won off 13lb higher at Kempton (6f) two years ago; made the frame on four occasions last term; enters calculations on reappearance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(5)

10th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:24 Southwell (AW)

Oriental Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Stuart Kittow

took keen hold, held up in rear, outpaced on outer over 3f out

7/1

6th

4

(4)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Oriental Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Kittow

Record of 1-22 and well held at Windsor last time but that was after a solid spell, including a second at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) on his penultimate run; 1lb lower here and could be dangerous if he gets a good pace back at this trip.

8/1

11th

11

(11)

16th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

16:12 Windsor

Oriental Spirit

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Kittow

Only 1-21 but finished well for second over 7f at Wolverhampton when trying this headgear combination for a first time; likely contender if as good again.

8/1

5/1

Form: /53043

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden who has mostly encouraging form (on AW/turf) for new yard and may have a modest race in him; one for the shortlist.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(3)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Dequinto

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Broke his duck at the 22nd attempt when landing six-runner Newcastle classified (1m, Tapeta) under Myla Coppins last month but didn't built on that in two handicaps over that C&D subsequently; might do better back in this sphere.

6/1

5th

6

(7)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dequinto

9st 4lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Finally got off the mark in classified event over C&D in February and he backed it up with a good fourth of nine in C&D handicap 15 days ago; races off a 5lb higher mark here but still ought to be thereabouts.

13/2

4th

9

(9)

19th Feb 2026

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Dequinto

9st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Made it 22nd-time lucky when seeing off Esque Elegance in a C&D classified contest (11-2) nine days ago; factoring in tonight's riding arrangements he's 3lb worse off with the reopposing runner-up, so whether he can confirm superiority is debatable.

11/2

10/1

Form: 951839 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Multiple AW winner, most recently at Newcastle (off 5lb lower) in March; never figured on turf last week; return to this sphere is a plus.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

9

(3)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tathmeen

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Eight wins here, the latest off 3lb higher last March; return to this trip should suit after three runs over further, but he is hard to predict these days.

12/1

1st

9

(3)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tathmeen

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Eight wins here, the latest off 3lb higher last March; return to this trip should suit after three runs over further, but he is hard to predict these days.

12/1

5th

10

(1)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:03 Southwell (AW)

Tathmeen

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Veteran who is a 13-time AW scorer; however, has something to find on his autumn form and consequently needs to raise his game on return from two-month layoff.

12/1

6th
12 (11)
Embla

33/1

Form: 6-3080 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has a modest strike-rate; inconsistent since last win; not solid on 2024 form; others preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(5)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Redcar

Embla

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Alan Brown

Wins have come on Tapeta and boasts a patchy record at best on turf; has lacked consisency this year, typically failing to back up her Musselburgh third (behind two of these) when well held on the AW last time.

14/1

6th

3

(6)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Embla

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Alan Brown

Has modest 2-34 strike-rate but one win was gained over this C&D, and she didn't get the best of runs before keeping on well for close third in this grade at Musselburgh (5f, good) three weeks ago; more appealing than most.

5/1

3rd

2

(6)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Embla

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Alan Brown

in touch with leaders, headway but waiting for room over 1f out, in the clear and ran on final 110yds, just held

20/1

Form: 374914 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Multiple AW scorer, most recently over C&D (narrowly off 3lb lower) in April; subsequent effort suggests he remains in form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

14

(8)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Red Walls

8st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Lisa Williamson

It's now 24 starts since his last victory though he shaped as if the run was needed after five months off when eighth of ten in 6f Wolverhampton handicap last month; needs to build on it.

66/1

8th

9

(2)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Lisa Williamson

18 months since his last win but he is fully effective over C&D and he ran well for third here when last seen in January; this might not be the time to catch him.

16/1

8th
9 (9)
Coast

7/1

Form: 532357 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Four AW wins; mostly respectable form over C&D during a busy April; rested five weeks since last run; solid contender on recent evidence.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(6)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Coast

8st 10lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Placed twice here this year (5.2f/6f) but ran poorly at Bath last month and it's now exactly two years since her last win; difficult to enthuse over.

10/1

6th

6

(6)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:31 Bath

Coast

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Multiple 6f winner, including on fast ground; losing run now at 31 (placed twice at Brighton this year); not written off but has yet to win over this shorter trip.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 963-00 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Both wins at this course; two duck eggs this term but has possibilities at this level provided first-time headgear prompts a revival.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(1)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Glory Call

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

All three wins have been at Wolverhampton but ran well behind Pockley over C&D last month; not ideally drawn when below best last time but couldn't rule out here.

6/1

7

(9)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Glory Call

9st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

All three wins have come at this track (6f/7f) and he's run respectably in classified events on Tapeta in last two starts; on dangerous mark back in a handicap and has possibilities if he can find something extra.

7/1

4th

4

(5)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Glory Call

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Ollie Pears

He didn't run badly in a classified event at Wolverhampton two weeks ago (cheekpieces refitted) and returning to 5f could help; has course form and he's not ruled out.

9/1

33/1

Form: 8038-0

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Has made the frame twice at novice level here; however, has failed to beat a rival in all three handicap attempts; far from solid.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(10)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Close Of Play

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

ducked right start and awkward start, switched sharply left in rear after 1f

50/1

8th

1

(10)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Close Of Play

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

ducked right start and awkward start, switched sharply left in rear after 1f

50/1

8th

1

(8)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

12:38 Southwell (AW)

Close Of Play

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

Has made the frame twice but the majority of her form is poor; chance depends on whether she improves for first-time tongue-tie.

33/1

Form: 86-45

Last run: 108 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Raced just four times; has weak form claims but a combination of wind surgery and new trip may prompt improvement; one to consider.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

24

27th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Metal Beau

8st 13lb

T: Sarah Hollinshead

24

27th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Metal Beau

8st 13lb

T: Sarah Hollinshead

12th

11

(12)

14th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Metal Beau

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Has not had many chances but little of note as yet in handicaps and a classified at 6f to 1m2f.

100/1

20/1

Form: 05489-

Last run: 337 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Not solid on his form for current yard and has been absent for 11 months; had wind surgery since last run; market can guide.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(4)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Catterick

Dunnington Lad

9st 1lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Peter Winks

C&D winner but she's without a win since August 2024 and this season's performances suggest it's best to look elsewhere; a visor goes on.

16/1

6th

6

(2)

27th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Ripon

Dunnington Lad

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Peter Winks

Two of his five wins have came over C&D in 2024 but has been below that form since; easy to dismiss.

16/1

3rd

6

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Leicester

Dunnington Lad

8st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Peter Winks

Out of form this season (four runs) and remains without a win since summer 2024; can't be recommended from out of the handicap.

50/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £144.10
Straight Forecast £148.65
Tricast £487.36
Trifecta £868.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Dequinto

SPOTLIGHT:

Metal Beau

Daily Mail:

Glory Call

POSTDATA:

Global Effort

The Guardian:

Coast

The Star:

Oriental Spirit

Daily Record:

Red Walls

The Times:

Dequinto

Telegraph:

Dequinto

D Express:

Dequinto

Daily Mirror:

Dequinto

The Sun:

Dequinto