June 26 / 21.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

21.00

Standard

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  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
4 (10)
Equion

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £23.30
  • Place: £4.40

Form: 44-640

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Went close in a C&D novice last April but he's not gone on from that and has struggled in his three runs (1m-1m2f) this season; mark continues to fall but he's now 0-9 and has a lot to prove.
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5th

4

(5)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:08 Kempton (AW)

Equion

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

6lb below his last winning mark but recent form has been patchy, his narrow defeat at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last month surrounded by lesser efforts at the same track; 1-18 on AW; others more compelling.

6/1

4th

1

(4)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Bath

Equion

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Tony Carroll

Won over 1m on soft and heavy ground last year and best run this campaign was four weeks ago when fourth at Nottingham (good to soft); interesting with conditions in his favour and off a good mark.

7/2

1

(4)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Bath

Equion

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Tony Carroll

Won over 1m on soft and heavy ground last year and best run this campaign was four weeks ago when fourth at Nottingham (good to soft); interesting with conditions in his favour and off a good mark.

7/2

5/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: -87521 CD

Last run: 79 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
All nine wins have come at this track and latest was in a C&D handicap in his last run in April; only 2lb higher after a short break and he's a big player again from good draw.
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9th

6

(7)

28th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:32 Southwell (AW)

Hooflepuff

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Harriet Bethell

His first nine wins came at Wolverhampton (8.6f-1m4f) but he scored at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) 13 days ago; that was a very narrow success but he's only 2lb higher here and is respected back up in trip.

8/1

1st

3

(3)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Hooflepuff

10st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Harriet Bethell

Nine-time AW winner but all those wins have been at Wolverhampton; fair runs over 8.5f last twice (at Wolverhampton); place chance.

8/1

5th

3

(1)

4th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hooflepuff

10st 2lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Harriet Bethell

All nine wins have come at this track, three of them over this trip the latest of which was in April; off 79 days before second of ten back here in June and a major player from the same mark.

2/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 4788-7

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Triple winner (6f/7f) last year but she ended last season with three disappointing runs and was down the field again at Chelmsford on her recent return; now 3lb lower than for last win but has plenty to prove on her first try at this trip.
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3rd

3

(5)

27th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:28 Southwell (AW)

Nikkis Girl

9st 5lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Ed Dunlop

All wins at up to 8.5f; ran respectably in first-time blinkers at Kempton (1m3f) most recently, while shaping as if this drop back in trip will prove ideal; possibilities off same mark in the retained blinds.

6/1

3rd

2

(3)

3rd Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Nikkis Girl

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ed Dunlop

Turf/triple AW winner who is probably in slightly better form than her two runs at Wolverhampton this year might suggest; blinkered first time on this first attempt over 1m3f (stays 1m2f); has form figures of 122334 when partnered by Hollie Doyle in handicaps; could play a prominent role.

9/2

9th

1

(4)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

15:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nikkis Girl

9st 12lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Ed Dunlop

Turf/triple AW winner who is better than she was able to show (denied room at a crucial stage) here last time; should go well back up in trip with capable apprentice back on board.

6/1

Form: 87-332

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Record of 0-6 but he's been placed in a couple of handicaps this season and didn't get the best of runs when second at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) last time; only 1lb higher and he could have a big part to play; hood added.
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4th

5

(4)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Leicester

Barneys Angel

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Ian Williams

Came good at 11th attempt, scoring in good style at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) last month, and ran at least as well when clear second on soft ground at Haydock a fortnight later; must be considered in current mood.

3/1

2nd

4

(5)

29th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Barneys Angel

9st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Ian Williams

His breakthrough win at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) had been coming and it was quite comfortable in the end; 3lb rise is fine but softer ground might not be, having disappointed on good to soft and twice withdrawn due to similar conditions.

13/8

Form: -74962 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent 4yo with a record of 1-15 but he turned things around with a close second over 9.4f here last Monday; that was a bold bid on only his second run for this stable and he's big player if he can back that up.
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4th

6

(9)

8th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

17:50 Leicester

Kenilworth King

10st 0lb

J: George Downing

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Only 1-16 and can struggle with his consistency; fairly decent runs the last twice on the AW but his best form has come in that sphere.

10/1

5th

9

(9)

26th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kenilworth King

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

prominent

9/2

2nd

7

(8)

19th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kenilworth King

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

C&D winner for William Jarvis last October but he's been generally disappointing since including when beaten 12l on his recent stable debut at Nottingham; now 2lb lower than for his win but he needs a major revival back on Tapeta.

14/1

10/1

Form: 002964 CD

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Six-time AW winner (6f-8.6f) but his last success was in September 2021; had a close call here (7f) in March but he's not hit the same level in his last three runs and has a tough draw on this step back up in trip; others preferred.
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5th

8

(6)

12th Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Los Camachos

9st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: John Gallagher

All three course wins have come over shorter but he does stay this far; losing run is up to 16, though, and others look more solid.

7/1

6th

11

(11)

26th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Los Camachos

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

led

10/1

4th

6

(3)

12th May 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Los Camachos

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Six-time AW winner (6f-8.6f) but he's not hit the target since September 2021; had a close call over C&D in March but he's not hit the same level in his last two runs and others are more persuasive.

10/1

16/1

Form: 23-450

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in novice events during the winter but hasn't threatened in two handicaps and was out the back at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) on his return last month; cheekpieces are now tried and he needs improvement back on AW.
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8th

5

(6)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pysanka

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mark Loughnane

All five of his wins have come over C&D, the latest in April off 4lb lower; absent since a modest effort here in June but he has gone well fresh in the past.

8/1

2

(5)

10th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

15:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pysanka

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Not the easiest but he does like this track (all five wins have come over C&D) and he again ran well when beaten half a length by Educate here six weeks ago; 2lb better off and this race may be more truly run which should suit him; respected.

4/1

2nd

2

(5)

29th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pysanka

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

held up in last

5/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 3-0068 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on his best form but sole win came in Ireland almost two years ago and he's been well held in all four runs this season, including on Tapeta (1m) last time; opposable.
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6th

12

(13)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Kaaranah

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Took advantage of a reduced mark when scoring at Wolverhampton (9.4f; first-time cheekpieces) last month and he followed up with a dominant display on his return visit two weeks later; 7lb higher here but he remains well handicapped on his old form including a win over C&D; key player.

11/4

1st

4

(4)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kaaranah

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Caught the eye on penultimate start; justified market support over C&D subsequently (in newly applied cheekpieces), that his first win since September 2023; a 4lb rise looks fair, so he's entitled to be on the premises assuming the headgear continues to have the desired effect.

2/1

1st

6

(6)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kaaranah

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

No win since September 2023 (1m, Kempton; from 9lb higher); caught the eye making late headway (sixth; 16-1) over 8.5f here seven weeks ago; interesting to see if added cheekpieces can instigate a revival; market helpful.

8/1

Form: 21-135 CD BF

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who has form figures of 262113 in handicaps at this track and that latest third (9.4f) was a close call off this mark in April; couldn't justify favouritism back on turf at Pontefract last month but that was a fair effort and he looks interesting back at this track.
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3rd

5

(3)

16th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Snooze Lane

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sarah Hollinshead

All four wins have been at this track; his last success was 14 months ago but he's run plenty of good races since including when runner-up here (8.6f) 13 days ago; didn't get a smooth run in that race and has possibilities if he gets a good pace back at this trip.

100/30

2nd

11

(6)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Snooze Lane

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sarah Hollinshead

All four wins have come over 8.6f/9.5f here and now 7lb lower than when twice runner-up over 7f at this venue last October; his last four efforts raise serious doubts over his ability to capitalise, though.

8/1

2nd

11

(6)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Snooze Lane

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sarah Hollinshead

All four wins have come over 8.6f/9.5f here and now 7lb lower than when twice runner-up over 7f at this venue last October; his last four efforts raise serious doubts over his ability to capitalise, though.

8/1

Form: 567090 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Did very well in the early part of this year, winning three times including over C&D; now 5lb lower than for his last win but he's lost his way since and was last of 13 at Southwell 13 days ago; needs to turn things around.
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8th

4

(2)

9th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Bond Boy

9st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Three wins early in the year, including over C&D off a 7lb higher mark in February; not beaten many home in his last seven starts (often slowly away) but the return of the visor may help and he's got the ability to go well.

12/1

10th

6

(6)

26th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bond Boy

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

slowly away, in rear

16/1

13th

9

(10)

13th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Bond Boy

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Appleby

Did very well in early part of this year, winning three times (7f-8.6f), but has been out of form in recent weeks and needs to turn things around.

25/1

Form: 422562

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
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6th

6

(1)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Galileo Glass

9st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Darryll Holland

in touch with leaders

7/1

6th

6

(1)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Galileo Glass

9st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Darryll Holland

in touch with leaders

7/1

1st

6

(8)

2nd Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Galileo Glass

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Darryll Holland

Patchy form since returning from another break in January, though is 2lb lower than when third of nine over C&D on his penultimate outing so a case can be made; cheekpieces removed after one use.

25/1

Non-runners

Galileo Glass

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £152.50
Straight Forecast £106.08
Tricast £1507.37
Trifecta £1132.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Kenilworth King

SPOTLIGHT:

Hooflepuff

The Sun:

Pysanka

Telegraph:

Barney's Angel

NEWMARKET:

Nikki's Girl

POSTDATA:

Kenilworth King

The Times:

Kenilworth King

The Guardian:

Kenilworth King

Daily Mail:

Kenilworth King

The Star:

Kenilworth King

D Express:

Hooflepuff

Daily Mirror:

Hooflepuff

Daily Record:

Hooflepuff