May 03 / 13.50 Wolverhampton (AW)

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  • Prize money: £3079.54
  • 2m 0f 120y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £4.00

Form: 1864-0 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Better known as a hurdler and will need to leave his Southwell comeback effort well behind; popped up over C&D this time last year (Ghostly a close third) but is getting on and lacks consistency now.
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9th

11

(11)

22nd Jul 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chef De Troupe

11st 0lb

J: Mr Sam Burton

T: Tony Forbes

11-time winner including twice here over 2m (in 2022 and 2023) but he's a 12yo now and has been well held in three starts at this track in 2025; others preferred.

33/1

6th

11

(4)

16th Jun 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chef De Troupe

8st 4lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Tony Forbes

11-time winner including two over C&D and six over hurdles; on dangerous mark on the Flat but he's well into the veteran stage now and has been well held here (2m) in both runs this season; down the list.

33/1

9th

10

(9)

19th May 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chef De Troupe

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Tony Forbes

Two C&D wins among multiple successes, the latest over hurdles last May; ran well for a long way over C&D in April on return from another break, and a good run looks more likely from him than some.

25/1

OUR TIP

16/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 187776 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a consistent winter but has gone off the boil since; didn't see out an extended 2m5f on turf last Monday but he's still some way down the pecking order.
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10th

9

(3)

2nd Apr 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Kittens Dream

9st 1lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

dwelt start, in rear, lost touch over 4f out, soon tailed off

33/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 432437 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden who's been expensive to follow this spring, again getting turned over as favourite last week; has been found another weak race but this trip looked to stretch him at Newcastle in March.
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1st

5

(2)

15th May 2023

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

16:00 Musselburgh

Forgetmenotblue

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

midfield, switched left and headway over 2f out, pushed along to lead over 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, reduced lead towards finish, just did enough

6/4

3rd

5

(4)

3rd May 2023

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

13:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forgetmenotblue

10st 10lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: K R Burke

Ex-Irish maiden who's been expensive to follow this spring, again getting turned over as favourite last week; has been found another weak race but this trip looked to stretch him at Newcastle in March.

4/1

7th

9

(11)

26th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:25 Catterick

Forgetmenotblue

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Remains without a win but she's proving a reliable type who posted another solid effort when third of 13 in 1m4f Thirsk handicap 22 days ago; she ought to be in the shake-up.

9/2

Form: 6645-4

Last run: 105 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ex-William Haggas maiden who's gone the wrong way over hurdles for this yard; the booking of Simon Walker will draw some in, back from ten weeks off, but stamina is far from assured.
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2nd

5

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 68y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield

Balgowan

9st 5lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Seamus Mullins

Has resumed in good form and a 2lb rise for his recent AW win here under Ashley Lewis seems fair; has yet to win on turf (only run on it once since 2023) but otherwise has a decent chance of following up.

7/4

1st

5

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Balgowan

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Seamus Mullins

Has modest 1-28 strike-rate (includes five hurdle runs) but was denied a clear run before finishing well for close third over C&D last month and gets another chance off the same mark today; respected.

5/2

3rd

7

(10)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield (AW)

Balgowan

9st 5lb

J: George Downing

T: Seamus Mullins

Twice finished placed here last year (2m/1m4f); not ruled out each-way but this is his first run since October so he may improve for it, and he's won just one of his 27 starts.

20/1

Form: 024757 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Couple of lengthy absences since last successful in 2019; opposed on balance of recent form.
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7th

3

(5)

5th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Steel Helmet

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Harriet Bethell

Two wins and as many seconds from 11 visits here but was well behind in The Craftymaster's race here 20 days ago.

10/1

7th

3

(2)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Steel Helmet

9st 6lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Harriet Bethell

Won two of his three most recent course starts, over 1m6f in May and June, and went very close off this mark at Newcastle (2m) in July; can come on for his recent return to action at Southwell; major role likely.

6/1

5th

14

7th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Steel Helmet

9st 4lb

T: Harriet Bethell

Seen mostly on Tapeta and has more to prove on Polytrack, as shown by latest start; 1m6f wins at Wolverhampton this May and June, with a close call at Newcastle on penultimate start, but there's a bit more for him to prove with the 105-day absence.

9/1

Form: /9430-

Last run: 349 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Wildly inconsistent mare who's been off since pulled up over hurdles late last year; possible to make a case for her, switched from blinkers to a first-time eyeshield, on a couple of last year's Southwell efforts but only at a stretch.
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6th

8

9th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

14:25 Huntingdon

Quiet Thunder

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah Hollinshead

in touch with leaders, mistake and dropped to rear 3rd

25/1

6th

8

9th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

14:25 Huntingdon

Quiet Thunder

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Sole win from 25 starts came in a novice hurdle in June 2022; fit from Flat and continues down the weights as a hurdler but others are more persuasive.

25/1

5th

10

(2)

27th Apr 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Quiet Thunder

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

midfield

20/1

Form: 2121-0

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Three wins last year came on slow turf over 1m4f and he's 0-9 on the AW; had conditions to suit on his Thirsk comeback, when running poorly, and needs to do much better.
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2nd

9

(3)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:20 Leicester

Fen Tiger

10st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Won the penultimate renewal of this race in 2022 which was his last success; the closest he's come this year was at classified level but could still run well with the ground in his favour.

7/1

2nd

9

(3)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:20 Leicester

Fen Tiger

10st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Won the penultimate renewal of this race in 2022 which was his last success; the closest he's come this year was at classified level but could still run well with the ground in his favour.

7/1

4

(16)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

15:02 Windsor

Fen Tiger

9st 5lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Recorded best effort this term at classified level; on a near three-year losing spell; not a solid option but ground softer than good would be in his favour.

10/1

Form: 6-3403 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Wasn't best suited by the way the race panned out when behind Tribal Commander over 1m6f here early last month, also for Nicola Thornton; has a decent chance of turning things round and is considered.
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9th

10

(7)

7th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ghostly

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Stella Barclay

Not the most consistent but has won seven times, including when getting the race in the stewards' room in an amateur riders' event over C&D in November; twice held at Wolverhampton since and may just need this after three months off.

20/1

6th

9

(1)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ghostly

9st 5lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Stella Barclay

midfield

33/1

Form: 50-098

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Has struggled badly under both codes since joining this yard and will do well to get involved.
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6th

15

10th Jan 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

12:20 Doncaster

Smart Connection

10st 8lb

J: Miss Clara Brewitt

T: Michael Chapman

Narrow Cartmel winner off 2lb higher in August (2m6f, good to soft) but below form both starts since and stamina has not been proved beyond that, including in two runs last year over 2m7f.

66/1

9th

10

26th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:22 Market Rasen

Smart Connection

10st 9lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Michael Chapman

Cartmel winner in August (2m6f, good to soft) and not disgraced over 2m7f here on only run since; could go well again.

50/1

7th

6

16th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:51 Market Rasen

Smart Connection

10st 11lb

J: Mr Lewis Saunders

T: Michael Chapman

raced wide, midfield, no impression before 3 out

16/1

Form: 5/0-78

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Fair in his younger days but isn't up to much now, latterly when behind two of these here last month; switches to a first-time visor from the usual blinkers.
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9th

11

(1)

13th Aug 2023

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

14:35 Windsor

Vision Clear

10st 2lb

J: Miss Michelle Bryant

T: Paddy Butler

Ex-Gary Moore; has struggled to get competitive for new stable this year (six runs) and last won in May 2019.

66/1

11

(6)

29th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Salisbury

Vision Clear

10st 0lb

J: Miss Michelle Bryant

T: Paddy Butler

Has struggled to get competitive for new stable this year (six runs) and remains without a win since May 2019; difficult to enthuse over.

50/1

7th

7

(7)

27th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:00 Brighton

Vision Clear

10st 2lb

J: Miss Michelle Bryant

T: Paddy Butler

took keen hold, disputed lead, lost position but raced in second soon after start

50/1

Form: 4-3647

Last run: 56 days

W: 10st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Has undergone wind surgery since a poor effort eight weeks ago; was generally consistent prior to that and the handicapper's giving him every chance.
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2nd

9

(9)

13th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

15:00 Yarmouth

Henry The Fifth

8st 9lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Anthony Carson

hampered start and slowly into stride, in rear, midfield after 5f

18/1

6th

7

(1)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 68y

Class 6

17:45 Lingfield

Henry The Fifth

8st 7lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Anthony Carson

took keen hold, midfield

20/1

10th

8

(8)

2nd May 2024

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Henry The Fifth

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Anthony Carson

Well handicapped on his best form and he returned from a lengthy absence with a fair fourth of 11 at Southwell (1m6f) last month; could be dangerous if he can build on that but a strike-rate of 1-29 is off-putting.

12/1

Form: 0680-2 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Made all when winning easily for Ian Williams over C&D early last year off a 2lb higher mark; back in form on his recent course comeback (1m6f) for Roisin Leech, again from the front, and that gave something to build on.
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2

(12)

3rd May 2023

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

13:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tribal Commander

11st 2lb

J: Miss Roisin Leech

T: Sophie Leech

Made all when winning easily for Ian Williams over C&D early last year off a 2lb higher mark; back in form on his recent course comeback (1m6f) for Roisin Leech, again from the front, and that gave something to build on.

6/1

2nd

2

(11)

8th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tribal Commander

11st 2lb

J: Miss Roisin Leech

T: Sophie Leech

Easy winner from 2lb higher here (16.5f; first-time tongue-tie) on his final start for Ian Williams in January last year, but form has regressed under both codes for this yard; best watched for now.

33/1

10

24th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

16:20 Hereford

Tribal Commander

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sophie Leech

Out of form on the Flat and over hurdles since last summer; his defeat on heavy ground in December can be overlooked but, nevertheless, he comes here with a lot to prove; 3lb out of the weights.

16/1

Form: 3-7564 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Dual winner last year, including here, for today's jockey Jessica Llewellyn and is back on a handy mark; is one of the likelier winners in a first-time tongue-tie.
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2nd

5

(3)

4th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Ffos Las

King Charles

8st 7lb

J: William Cox

T: Bernard Llewellyn

in touch with leaders, headway from 3f out, edged left over 1f out, kept on but no extra inside final furlong

15/8

2nd

7

(3)

26th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Charles

10st 13lb

J: Miss Jessica Llewellyn

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Won this race under Jessica Llewellyn last year and was also on target at Ayr (1m5f, good) a few weeks later; below form on last couple of outings but returns from 82-day break on a good mark; high on the list.

5/1

9

(7)

3rd May 2023

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

13:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Charles

10st 5lb

J: Miss Jessica Llewellyn

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Dual winner last year, including here, for today's jockey Jessica Llewellyn and is back on a handy mark; is one of the likelier winners in a first-time tongue-tie.

8/1

Non-runners

Tribal Commander, King Charles

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £162.90
Straight Forecast £150.84
Tricast £507.01
Trifecta £687.70

Selections

The Times:

Balgowan

NEWMARKET:

Fen Tiger

SPOTLIGHT:

Ghostly

RP Ratings:

Forgetmenotblue

WEST COUNTRY:

Tribal Commander

POSTDATA:

Steel Helmet

Daily Mirror:

Forgetmenotblue

D Express:

Balgowan

The Sun:

Balgowan

Telegraph:

Fen Tiger

The Guardian:

Fen Tiger

Daily Mail:

Ghostly

The Star:

Ghostly

Daily Record:

Tribal Commander