July 08 / 17.55 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.55

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

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

Form: 649/71 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
7f Tapeta winner for previous yard; second run for this one and after a long absence when running on best over 6f at Hamilton in May; up 6lb but still well treated on old form and this longer trip should be in his favour.
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3rd

1

(6)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Monsieur Patat

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Up in the weights after two turf wins last year and has never won off a mark this high on the AW; finished the season with a whimper and may need this at his age back from six months off.

25/1

11

(1)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Monsieur Patat

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Decent strike-rate of 7-43; form figures here read 4970 and has no secrets from the handicapper.

16/1

2nd
5 (7)
Mintana

6/1

Form: 448623 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner, including here; it was a belated return to 7f when finishing well from off the pace last week and must go well again if in similar form.
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3rd

3

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mintana

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

Landed 7f classified event at Lingfield in February and not disgraced in handicaps since, sixth of ten there (6f) last time; merits serious consideration back in classified company here.

3/1

6th

5

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Mintana

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: James Evans

Just held on to win 7f classified here in February but found things a bit tougher in her two subsequent handicaps (7f/6f); usual cheekpieces (left off last time) are refitted; others look stronger.

9/1

4th

4

(1)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mintana

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

Unplaced favourite last time when bidding for a Lingfield double (7f) but shaped as if this return to 6f will suit; has lots of sprinting form.

5/1

14/1

Form: 8-0040

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
1m2f winner at Chelmsford last August; best effort since when fitted in this headgear combination over 8.6f here two runs back but not easily trusted after finishing tailed off on turf 20 days ago; probably wants further.
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6th

2

(3)

28th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:12 Pontefract

Frankfreya

9st 8lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Darryll Holland

1m2f AW success last summer; did too much up front in a clear lead over 7f at Wolverhampton most recently, fading into third and leaving the impression this drop to 6f is worth exploring.

7/1

3rd

3

(3)

8th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Frankfreya

9st 9lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Darryll Holland

led

14/1

11th

5

(6)

18th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:15 Beverley

Frankfreya

9st 10lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Darryll Holland

Campaigned on AW since handicapping; won off this mark last August (1m2f); best effort since when fitted with blinkers last time (8.5f); could go well in the retained blinds.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 450610 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Won over 6f here last month but that's his only success in 21 starts and he followed it with a no-show on turf; has finished last on his two previous attempts at this trip.
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8th

3

(6)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Global Effort

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Three-time course winner who's regressed since two victories last August, latterly when behind four of tonight's rivals over C&D; only holds outside claims.

33/1

9th

4

(2)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Global Effort

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Won a Chelmsford handicap (5f) last August but he's 0-9 since and hasn't threatened in classified events in his last three runs; has good draw back on Tapeta but he needs to raise his game.

12/1

Form: 563645 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Exposed five-time winner but has form here and gave it a good go under positive tactics last time at Leicester (6f); every bit as effective over this far.
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7th

10

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Blue Collar Lad

8st 5lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Daniel Steele

Course winner who returned from five months off with a very good second of nine over C&D last month, faring best of those held up; a player nudged up 1lb.

8/1

2nd

6

(9)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:52 Lingfield (AW)

Blue Collar Lad

9st 5lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Daniel Steele

Clearcut win in first-time blinkers on turf here (7f, soft) last June; several creditable efforts since but he was disappointing at Bath in his final run last autumn; has bit to prove with headgear missing after five months and this is competitive for the grade.

12/1

7

(6)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Bath

Blue Collar Lad

9st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Daniel Steele

Has fared reasonably well since blinkers were fitted and again competitive at Brighton (7f) recently; has form over 1m but it's been a long time since he ran over this far.

7/1

Form: 356

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Hasn't kicked on from her promising debut (over 6f; subsequent runs at 7f) but has to be of interest now tackling exposed campaigners on her handicap debut, especially with Oisin Murphy booked.
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6th

10

(2)

8th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Highfield Heiress

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Sean Quinn

in touch with leaders

3/1

6th

8

(8)

28th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Highfield Heiress

9st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

Offered promise when third of seven on her Redcar debut (6f, soft) last month, but took a step backwards when a well-beaten fifth of ten at Catterick 20 days ago; two of her four winning siblings scored on the AW so shortlisted if resuming her progress.

5/1

5th

2

(2)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:10 Catterick

Highfield Heiress

9st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

fractious at the post

9/2

16/1

Form: 542205

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Bang there in handicaps here (8.6f) and at Lingfield (1m) but below par the last twice and has questions to answer over this shorter trip.
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10

(11)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Lightning Bay

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: John Butler

16-race maiden; placed four times on AW this spring/summer; however, his two efforts last month don't suggest autumn glory is on the way; others preferred.

16/1

8th

13

(2)

23rd Sep 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lightning Bay

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Has had some close calls this year but he's still a maiden after 15 starts and was a long way below form here (8.6f) 16 days ago; down the list.

16/1

10th

11

(8)

7th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lightning Bay

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Had plenty of chances (0-14) but he hasn't been all that far away of late, albeit behind Northstead Gardens at Lingfield 11 days ago.

7/1

Form: 597344 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in January and came from behind to finish close up behind Mintana here last week; should be involved.
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7th

8

(9)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sea The Buckthorn

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

taken down early

50/1

9th

9

(7)

1st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Sea The Buckthorn

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

Made late headway when an eyecatching fourth at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) in October, but unable to build on it twice since and he's now 1-27; others preferred.

20/1

10/1

Form: 285794 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Only 2-43 but wasn't far away last time at Windsor and the AW is more his scene; possible.
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10th

10

(8)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

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

Standard

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

20/1

Form: 28-075 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
7f Polytrack winner last year; potentially on a good mark but hasn't been close to her best this season.
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5th

10

(1)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Purple Poppy

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Jimmy Fox

took keen hold, prominent

10/1

5th

10

(1)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Purple Poppy

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Jimmy Fox

took keen hold, prominent

10/1

10th

9

(12)

30th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Purple Poppy

9st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Jimmy Fox

ducked left start, took keen hold, soon prominent

9/2

Form: 650500 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Scored on turf last September but hasn't approached that level since and he's an 11yo now.
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9th

3

(1)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

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

Standard

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

Standard

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

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Payout
Straight Forecast £58.20
Tricast £727.93

Selections

The Times:

Highfield Heiress

POSTDATA:

Sea The Buckthorn

SPOTLIGHT:

Mintana

RP RATINGS:

Blue Collar Lad

NEWMARKET:

Global Effort

Telegraph:

Monsieur Patat

The Guardian:

Highfield Heiress

The Star:

Highfield Heiress

Daily Mail:

Sea The Buckthorn

Daily Mirror:

Sea The Buckthorn

Daily Record:

Mintana

D Express:

Blue Collar Lad