June 19 / 15.40 Wolverhampton (AW)

15.40

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At The Races Expert Tips Handicap

  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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At The Races Expert Tips Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 45-615 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Big improvement on handicap debut when scoring over C&D (off 3lb lower) in April and he had an excuse back on heavy ground at Thirsk last month; still unexposed and he could kick on again on this return of Tapeta; shortlisted for in-form yard.
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6th

1

(5)

26th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yeoman

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: James Fanshawe

took keen hold, prominent

7/2

6th

1

(5)

26th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yeoman

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: James Fanshawe

took keen hold, prominent

7/2

4th

5

(10)

30th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Doncaster

Yeoman

11st 1lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: James Fanshawe

blindfold off late, slowly away, towards rear

10/1

9/1

  • Place: £6.20

Form: 6-05

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Well held in his three runs so far including a never-dangerous fifth of 11 in a Chelmsford novice (1m, AW) last month; still unexposed and now goes handicapping with cheekpieces added but he needs improvement.
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8th

4

(2)

31st Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:22 Lingfield (AW)

Beau Vintage

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Clover

16-race maiden; bits of form that give him a shout but he's been below his best the last twice; others preferred in a competitive race.

10/1

8th

4

(2)

31st Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:22 Lingfield (AW)

Beau Vintage

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Clover

16-race maiden; bits of form that give him a shout but he's been below his best the last twice; others preferred in a competitive race.

10/1

7th

4

(10)

19th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

12:10 Lingfield (AW)

Beau Vintage

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Clover

0-15 but he has run some good races in defeat this year and was sent off favourite for the Kempton event won by Torbellino last month; ran poorly there but no great surprise to see him bounce back.

7/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 4644

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise in maiden/novice events and he looked a big threat before his effort flattened out on his handicap debut at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) 11 days ago; still managed to finish a creditable fourth in that race and he looks interesting on this drop back in trip.
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3

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Covert Legend

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Habitual slow starter who is 1-20 and usually seen over shorter, though he ran with credit when fourth of eight over C&D in March; makes his stable debut after seven months off but can go well fresh; market useful.

9/2

3

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Covert Legend

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Habitual slow starter who is 1-20 and usually seen over shorter, though he ran with credit when fourth of eight over C&D in March; makes his stable debut after seven months off but can go well fresh; market useful.

9/2

4th

5

(6)

12th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

18:20 Nottingham

Covert Legend

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Tjade Collier

Habitual slow starter whose sole win came last April over 8.5f at Wolverhampton off 1lb lower; respectable fourth at Southwell (1m3f) in March on latest outing; switches from AW to have his fourth start on turf; needs things to drop right but he's respected.

7/1

Form: 84-5

Last run: 164 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Finished down the field in three novice/maiden events during the winter, most recently when a 14l fifth of nine at Kempton (1m, AW) in January; in good hands and still early days but he needs something of a transformation on his handicap debut.
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4

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:10 Cartmel

Im Too Tired

11st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Won small-field Sedgefield chase (2m, good to soft) on Boxing Day and reverts to hurdling on a good mark but looked badly out of sorts when tried in a visor in March and has become very unreliable; usual cheekpieces refitted here; not an easy one to predict.

12/1

4

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:10 Cartmel

Im Too Tired

11st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Won small-field Sedgefield chase (2m, good to soft) on Boxing Day and reverts to hurdling on a good mark but looked badly out of sorts when tried in a visor in March and has become very unreliable; usual cheekpieces refitted here; not an easy one to predict.

12/1

14/1

Form: 0312-9

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Kept on well to score on his nursery debut at Lingfield (AW) in November and lost out only by a short head when clear second over that trip here in December; flopped at Salisbury (good to soft) on his return last month but that was back at 6f and he could resume his progress at this new trip; has been gelded and cheekpieces are added.
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4th

3

(8)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

15:35 Lingfield (AW)

Flying Spirit

9st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Heather Main

Runner-up twice over 1m before last month's narrow 7f turf win here, and gave another good account when fifth at Newbury (7f) on latest outing; will be fine back on Polytrack and is evidently in good nick but may find others better handicapped here.

14/1

5th

7

(6)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:05 Newbury

Flying Spirit

9st 4lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Heather Main

Had suggested he was on the way back when twice runner-up over 1m last month and with cheekpieces removed he just got up to win at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) 17 days ago; 3lb higher, but this more galloping track is in his favour and he shouldn't be far away.

11/2

1st

7

(2)

12th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Lingfield

Flying Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Heather Main

prominent, pushed along 2f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, led towards finish

5/1

9/1

Form: 0-34

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
The standout effort from his three runs so far was a third of 11 in a C&D novice on his second start; looks feasibly treated on that form and he now switches back to Tapeta for his handicap debut; one to keep an eye on.
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7th

9

(8)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Al Tarfa

9st 4lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: William Knight

Inconsistent maiden; probably a bit better than he was able to show from stall 9 draw at Chelmsford last time; well beaten only previous run here (debut) but place claims this time.

7/1

7th

7

(9)

12th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Al Tarfa

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

A maiden after eight starts but his pair of seconds to a progressive rival at Lingfield (1m, AW) in recent weeks suggest he can put that right soon; high on the shortlist.

4/1

Form: 633-71

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the fifth attempt when landing a Bath handicap (1m, firm; cheekpieces) ten days ago; that was a last-gasp success but he did well to prevail in that tactical event and is only 1lb higher here; respected on AW debut.
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10th

4

(6)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:20 York

Kings Code

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David Evans

Second at this meeting in 2024 but only eighth in this race last year; had an excellent autumn on AW and won again in January, but he's struggled to make an impact in recent AW starts and his record is a lot stronger at up to 1m3f than at about 1m4f.

33/1

14th

3

(1)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Kings Code

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David Evans

He's never won off a mark this high and he needs to produce more than he's managed at Kempton and Lingfield on his last three starts; however, before those he won a 13-runner handicap over C&D with something to spare and the return to Newcastle could be in his favour; not ruled out each-way.

20/1

8th

3

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

14:42 Kempton (AW)

Kings Code

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Busy 6yo who is 10-28 on AW, with three of those wins last autumn (two C&D) and latest at Newcastle in January; the handicapper has reacted, though, and the creditable efforts of last two starts weren't nearly so rewarding.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3-33

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Finished third in all of her three novice runs (7f/1m), including a close call at this track on her second start; goes back up in trip on her handicap debut and she's respected off what looks a fair opening mark.
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8th

7

(6)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Storymaker

9st 2lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

Has taken off in recent weeks, making it four wins in a row (the last three under Tommie Jakes) when fending off another in-form filly (pair clear) at Southwell (1m) 11 days ago; steps up in grade and trip here but further progress can't be discounted.

6/1

1

(2)

9th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Storymaker

9st 12lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

Has taken off in recent weeks, winning her last three starts, the last two under Tommie Jakes including a cosy success over 7f here on Saturday; no problem with the return to this trip and respected in her bid for the four-timer despite the penalty.

2/1

1st

5

(5)

6th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Storymaker

9st 7lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

Took a while to get off the mark but now on a hat-trick after wins at Wolverhampton (extended 1m) and Lingfield (7f; Sixties Chic third) last month; the latter success came under today's rider Tommie Jakes; another good runs is on the cards.

3/1

Form: 10-750

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won a Chelmsford maiden (7f, AW) last September but he's not gone on from that and has finished down the field in three handicaps (7f/1m) this season; mark is falling but he's now 1-7 and others are preferred.
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4th

6

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

King Of Ithaca

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

6-31 on AW, four of those wins gained over C&D and the most recent a ready success from a 1lb lower mark last December; failed to settle on outer when only eighth of 12 (Jersey Maverick sixth, State of Madness ninth) at Kempton three weeks ago; others arrive in better form.

10/1

8th

2

(12)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

King Of Ithaca

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Tate

Best known for his Southwell exploits, but has run well here including a win over this trip; the outside stall is not ideal, though.

10/1

5th

6

(4)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

King Of Ithaca

8st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Tate

Last four wins have been gained over C&D at Class 5 or lower, and tonight's would be the highest banded handicap he has taken in to date; drop back from 1m rates a plus, but clear career best likely required.

10/1

Form: 05-88

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Well held in her three runs for William Haggas and same story when eighth of ten on her handicap/stable debut at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm; 40-1) 11 days ago; dropped 3lb but can only be watched until she shows more positive signs.
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8th

10

(4)

11th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Royal Design

9st 8lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

Yet to be placed in ten starts, the latest at Newcastle on Monday (1m); hood now joins the tongue tie; others appeal more.

25/1

8th

9

(4)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Design

8st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Nine-race maiden with form figures of 909488 in handicaps; mark has bottomed out now and she makes no appeal back up in trip.

33/1

Form: 74-20

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Progressive RPRs over 7f in her first three runs but she started her handicap career with a poor effort at Leicester (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; that was at a big price and she has something to prove after that heavy defeat.
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10th

9

(3)

18th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:15 Thirsk

Out Of Mischief

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Gradually got the hang of things at maiden/novice level, recording form figures of 742; pair of duck eggs since handicapping, however; wind surgery needs to make a difference.

25/1

11th

7

(9)

19th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

15:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Out Of Mischief

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Progressive RPRs over 7f in her first three runs but she started her handicap career with a poor effort at Leicester (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; that was at a big price and she has something to prove after that heavy defeat.

25/1

13th

3

(11)

29th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

15:05 Leicester

Out Of Mischief

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Has improved with each of her three runs, most recently when runner-up in a maiden at Ayr (7f, good to firm) on her seasonal return; rallied behind an odds-on rival in that race and she's open to more progress now upped in trip on her handicap debut; in the mix.

15/2

25/1

Form: 10-9

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
28-1 winner at Windsor (5f, good) on her debut last April; had tough task in Listed race at York the following month but, after a year off, she struggled on her handicap debut here (6f) five weeks ago; was always in rear in that race and has something to prove on this big step up in trip; headgear added.
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8th

8

(9)

9th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Bath

Miss American Pie

9st 2lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: J S Moore

Won debut at Windsor (5f, good to soft) last April but has struggled since, including in four starts after returning in May from a year off; blinkers (tried on penultimate start) are reapplied on this step back up to 1m but she has a lot to prove.

33/1

13th

10

(7)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:05 Doncaster

Miss American Pie

9st 4lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: J S Moore

midfield

66/1

8th

6

(8)

18th Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Lingfield

Miss American Pie

9st 7lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: J S Moore

Form figures of 1090 reflect her complete lack of progress since Windsor debut win (5f); blinkers replace the cheekpieces worn last time; others preferred.

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £46.40
Straight Forecast £63.74
Tricast £238.57
Trifecta £329.80

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Yeoman

NEWMARKET:

Storymaker

RP RATINGS:

Covert Legend

SPOTLIGHT:

King's Code

Telegraph:

Flying Spirit

The Star:

Beau Vintage

The Guardian:

Covert Legend

POSTDATA:

Yeoman

D Express:

Yeoman

Daily Mirror:

Yeoman

The Sun:

Yeoman

The Times:

Storymaker

Daily Mail:

Storymaker

Daily Record:

Storymaker