July 29 / 19.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.30

Standard

Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £3.20
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 423243

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
6f AW win as a 2yo; series of creditable runs in 2024, most recently finishing third of ten in a 6f handicap here three weeks ago; stays 7f and looks booked for another big run.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(1)

11th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:03 Kempton (AW)

Amroon

9st 10lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Marco Botti

6f Polytrack and 7f Tapeta winner; largely consistent earlier in the campaign but the handicapper looks to have gained control on his last couple of starts.

11/2

8th

5

(4)

9th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amroon

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Marco Botti

C&D win in July; couldn't muster sufficient pace in a 6f handicap at Southwell two weeks ago (tried in cheekpieces which are now left off); not discounted back up in distance.

9/2

6th

6

(6)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:22 Southwell (AW)

Amroon

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Marco Botti

Well on top at the finish in a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton four weeks ago; 3lb rise not excessive and cheekpieces could help; will need luck in running back at 6f but he's capable.

3/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 74-355

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
He's been expensive to follow but he's well up to winning races off this mark and the addition of cheekpieces could give him a lift; not fully exposed at 7f.
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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

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 971556 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won a match over C&D in April; heavy defeats on turf the last twice but returning to AW in his favour; one to consider dropped in grade.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(1)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rose Fandango

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: John O’Shea

ducked left start, towards rear

13/2

11th

11

(8)

20th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rose Fandango

9st 2lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: John O’Shea

Two of her three wins have come over C&D, the latest a match in April; third of eight back here last month and each-way claims down another 1lb.

5/1

3rd

1

(2)

29th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rose Fandango

9st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: John O’Shea

Won a match over C&D in April; heavy defeats on turf the last twice but returning to AW in his favour; one to consider dropped in grade.

12/1

14/1

Form: 061045 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f handicap here last month but he's failed to back it up three times since, most recently at Lingfield last week; others appeal more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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: -21219 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
All four wins have come here, twice over this trip in 2024; well held at Chepstow 17 days ago but that was after a break and he's a contender back under these conditions.
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4th

2

(11)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Leicester

Bungle Bay

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

All eight wins have been at Wolverhampton and he went close in a classified event there (7f) last Tuesday; record of 0-12 on turf but he has placed form in this sphere and he seems fairly versatile ground-wise; key player.

11/4

2nd

2

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bungle Bay

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

All eight wins have come here, five over this trip including in a 0-55 handicap six weeks ago; 1-1 at this level and very much respected.

5/1

2nd

5

(9)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bungle Bay

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

All eight wins have been at this track (five over C&D) but has been below his best this year and doesn't look ready to strike.

7/1

4/1

Form: 335761 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
C&D winner on Boxing Day and added a second success when getting up late over C&D three weeks ago (cheekpieces first time); that form looks solid enough for the grade and he's respected despite a 3lb rise.
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Verdict Starting price

9

(12)

23rd May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

14:50 Bath

Outreach

9st 1lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

Three-time Wolverhampton 7f winner who rarely runs on turf or in sprints these days; usually has plenty of use made of him but whether he'll be able to hold a pitch, down in trip from the outside stall, remains to be seen.

20/1

9

(12)

23rd May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

14:50 Bath

Outreach

9st 1lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

Three-time Wolverhampton 7f winner who rarely runs on turf or in sprints these days; usually has plenty of use made of him but whether he'll be able to hold a pitch, down in trip from the outside stall, remains to be seen.

20/1

25/1

Form: 52-779

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
She finished second on last summer's nursery debut at Doncaster (6f, soft) but left George Scott afterwards and she has struggled in three runs for her new stable; others are safer.
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10th

3

(9)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fistral Beach

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Mackie

Only seventh over C&D last time but she's usually reliable here and was a winner in March; nothing wrong with her mark.

13/2

7th

4

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fistral Beach

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Mackie

Three most recent wins have come over C&D, the latest in March; has remained in form, though she bled from the nose when third at Southwell (7f) in April; if showing no ill effects she shouldn't be too far away.

8/1

3rd

2

(8)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Fistral Beach

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Mackie

Dual 7f winner at Wolverhampton this year, latterly when holding on well in first-time cheekpieces last month; probably bettered that form when second from wide stall there 18 days; respected in current mood.

6/1

16/1

Form: 7438-5 D

Last run: 186 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Well treated again now but he returns from six months off with the widest stall to contend with; others look safer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

12

(3)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:13 Southwell (AW)

Tom Tulliver

8st 11lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Won a couple of classified events here (7f/1m) early last year and is 4lb lower than when third of 12 at this venue in December; his three efforts since (including last month's reappearance) leave him with something to prove though.

16/1

8th

6

(10)

29th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tom Tulliver

9st 2lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Scott Dixon

Well treated again now but he returns from six months off with the widest stall to contend with; others look safer.

16/1

12

15th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:12 Southwell (AW)

Tom Tulliver

8st 13lb

T: Scott Dixon

Form: 80-72

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
First real signs of promise when going down narrowly in a classified event over C&D two weeks ago, forced wide in the straight; unexposed after just four starts; one to consider.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3

(10)

12th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:20 Southwell (AW)

Cut To The Chase

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Won three of his last four starts over 6f at different venues; shrugged off a 6lb rise last time and bids to do so again returned to further here (unlikely to be an issue); course debut.

13/8

1st

1

(4)

18th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cut To The Chase

9st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

prominent, shaken up and pressed leaders against far rail over 1f out, soon led

6/4

1st

1

(4)

18th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cut To The Chase

9st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

prominent, shaken up and pressed leaders against far rail over 1f out, soon led, hung right inside final furlong, went further clear inside final 110yds, readily

6/4

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £11.20
Straight Forecast £9.62
Tricast £71.55
Trifecta £72.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Amroon

The Times:

Cut To The Chase

SPOTLIGHT:

Bungle Bay

Telegraph:

Outreach

NEWMARKET:

Global Effort

The Guardian:

Amroon

Daily Mail:

Amroon

The Sun:

Amroon

The Star:

Cut To The Chase

Daily Record:

Cut To The Chase

Daily Mirror:

Outreach

RP RATINGS:

Bungle Bay

D Express:

Bungle Bay