February 27 / 19.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

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  • 0m 5f 21y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

Form: 43810- C

Last run: 124 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Had three possible excuses for his defeat on final 2yo start; progressive previously, running fast for a long way in valuable Newmarket auction race, then defying a wide draw over 6f here (made all); gelded since; should have the speed for this return to 5f; interesting contender.
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2nd

2

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:37 Salisbury

The Thames Boatman

9st 12lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Recent form includes a turf success but he's only 1-19 in this sphere and still has a much better strike-rate on AW; below par at Brighton last time.

3/1

5th

3

(2)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 4

16:56 Brighton

The Thames Boatman

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Prolific AW winner; off the mark on turf with a last-gasp success at Goodwood (5f, good) last month; would have finished hot on the heels of Moulin Booj at Windsor last time but for meeting late interference; in the mix again.

6/1

4th

6

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:05 Windsor

The Thames Boatman

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Richard Hughes

Multiple AW winner; quirky sort who often starts slowly but he finally got off the mark (in a change of headgear) on turf in 5f Goodwood handicap last month; up 3lb but he can make his presence felt again.

4/1

7/2

Form: 2-3222

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; maiden who has been placed more often than not on turf and AW but continues to look vulnerable off similar marks to today's and that may be the case again here.
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6th

2

(1)

19th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Erosion Risk

9st 10lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: David Evans

0-21 but regularly running to an RPR in the 70s over the winter; form has dipped more recently but he's been given a big chance by the handicapper and could have a big run in him from the inside stall.

9/1

6th

2

(6)

4th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

16:30 Chepstow

Erosion Risk

9st 10lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

20-race maiden; not beaten far when sixth of eight at Windsor in July (5f, good to firm), but soundly beaten last two starts; now tried in blinkers (fair effort in first-time visor); others stronger.

10/1

6th

7

(5)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:30 Windsor

Erosion Risk

8st 8lb

J: Rhiain Ingram

T: David Evans

19-race maiden; several near misses on AW over the winter; well beaten at Wolverhampton last time and others look safer.

33/1

4/1

Form: 7541 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
From an excellent sprinting family; progress has been steady rather than dramatic but he did better again when dropped to 5f at Southwell on latest; up 3lb; no surprise if he proves better than that narrow win.
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6th

10

(13)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Wreck It Ryley

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

The handicapper has been in command since his runaway win at Leicester (6f, good) in April; today's return to sprinting is in his favour but he's likely to be vulnerable at this level.

40/1

9th

10

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Wreck It Ryley

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Raced exclusively at shorter, gaining most wins over 6f; looks likely to be outstayed and outclassed upped in trip/grade.

66/1

8th

4

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

14:50 Musselburgh

Wreck It Ryley

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Kept trying when third at Doncaster last time (6f) but was beaten over 3l and he's not looked well handicapped since scoring by 6l in April; he's also only 1-16 over 7f.

10/1

Form: -22225 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Has run some good races in 5f handicaps this winter but her latest fifth behind Wreck It Ryley at Southwell (favourite) wasn't one of them and she is still a maiden; will need much more than that to have any chance.
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9th

10

(4)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Furnicoe

9st 0lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Michael Appleby

dwelt start, raced far side, soon in touch with leaders

33/1

11th

11

(9)

13th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Furnicoe

8st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Appleby

0-23 and tailed off on her return to turf at Catterick last month; those looking for positives can draw upon the fact that her best turf effort came here, while Silvestre De Sousa is booked and cheekpieces return; still unconvincing though.

20/1

13th

10

(9)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Furnicoe

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

Still a maiden (0-22) and quickly lost her form on AW early this year; well treated on best efforts but isn't a solid option; returns from three-month break.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8463-3

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Raced over 6f as 2yo, winning on turf debut; no progress thereafter but is better treated now and he ran a satisfactory third against race-fit rivals on the drop to 5f here this month; can have a say kept to 5f.
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3rd

1

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

15:10 Doncaster

Paddys Day

10st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

He's just 1-25 on turf but was runner-up over C&D (good to firm) last month and wasn't beaten far in a competitive Class 2 at favourite course Newcastle (5f, AW) last Friday; could be in the mix.

7/2

7th

14

(9)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Paddys Day

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won this race 12 months ago off a 1lb higher mark and recorded his seventh C&D win when scoring in December; solid second on turf three weeks ago; should run his race.

10/1

2nd

4

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

14:30 Doncaster

Paddys Day

9st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won six 5f handicaps on AW at Newcastle in 2025; now back on last winning mark but he's 1-24 on turf and that success was in a novice over four years ago; looks opposable back in this sphere after a short break.

11/1

14/1

Form: 54899-

Last run: 82 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Successful in 6f Lingfield AW novice on his second start but out of luck since handicapping despite taking a good drop in the weights.
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10th

12

(16)

24th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Thirsk

Kitbag

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

in touch with leaders

12/1

5th

11

(3)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Kitbag

10st 5lb

J: Miss Megan Davies

T: Linda Perratt

in touch with leaders, weakened inside final furlong

14/1

5th

11

(3)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Kitbag

10st 5lb

J: Miss Megan Davies

T: Linda Perratt

Yet to hit top form in five runs for his current handler, sixth of ten in 6f Ayr handicap six days ago; slipping in the weights but more is still required.

14/1

Form: 623-4

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Played up at the start (needed vet to check her) but she pressed hard against in-form rivals when a close fourth on handicap debut at Lingfield recently (6f); had run well over C&D on second 2yo start and has a good run in her; cheekpieces fitted.
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7th

6

(4)

16th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

My Delilah

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Went close off 5lb higher at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) in August but she's not matched that since and has finished seventh over C&D in last two runs; overall record now stands at 1-22 and others are preferred.

20/1

7th

6

(4)

16th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

My Delilah

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Went close off 5lb higher at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) in August but she's not matched that since and has finished seventh over C&D in last two runs; overall record now stands at 1-22 and others are preferred.

20/1

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Payout
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Selections

POSTDATA:

Wreck It Ryley

TOPSPEED:

Erosion Risk

The Guardian:

My Delilah

RP Ratings:

Paddy's Day

SPOTLIGHT:

The Thames Boatman

Daily Mirror:

My Delilah

The Times:

Wreck It Ryley

Telegraph:

Wreck It Ryley

D Express:

Wreck It Ryley

The Star:

Wreck It Ryley

Daily Record:

Wreck It Ryley

Daily Mail:

Erosion Risk

The Sun:

Erosion Risk

LAMBOURN:

Paddy's Day