August 18 / 16.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.00

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  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 5f 21y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 1-4237 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Three wins last year, the latest off 2lb lower at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) in October; ran with credit in first three starts since returning and had excuses last time; each-way claims back on AW.
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4th

3

(8)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:15 Windsor

Coup De Force

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Stuart Kittow

9-38, her latest success coming when beating three rivals off 2lb lower at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) in June; just as effective over this trip and was poorly drawn when well held at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last time; not dismissed.

6/1

10th

9

(13)

31st Jul 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coup De Force

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Stuart Kittow

Ended 2024 in fine form, winning three AW handicaps between September and November; off the mark for 2025 when keeping on strongly to win an uncompetitive four-runner event at Salisbury last month; respectable third at Newmarket 13 days ago; drawn widest and likely vulnerable.

12/1

5

(2)

18th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Coup De Force

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Stuart Kittow

Three 6f AW wins last autumn and back on the scoresheet in four-runner handicap at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) last month; inconsistent this year and in a tougher race today, but she's nevertheless respected up 4lb.

15/2

12/1

  • Place: £6.30

Form: 891555 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Four wins on the AW, the latest at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) in May; only 1lb higher and the return to the AW is a positive, but his wide draw isn't.
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7th

4

(9)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield

Birkenhead

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Paul Midgley

Into the veteran stage but he retains plenty of dash, setting a good pace at Catterick 17 days ago before weakening into third (Tuscan Point second but 8lb worse off today); likely to make a beeline for the stands' rail and more minor money could be on the cards.

5/1

3rd

3

(6)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:52 Catterick

Birkenhead

9st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Paul Midgley

The old man of the party but he still likes to get on with it and has a good record here; solid comeback second on AW in January wasn't built on but he's back down to the same mark he won this race from last year; that was a fourth C&D win and he has to enter calculations.

8/1

11th

5

(4)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Birkenhead

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Front-runner; ended 2025 campaign with a C&D second and filled the same position on his return in January, again over C&D; backward step last time but capable of a prominent showing off this mark.

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 006705 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Two of his three wins have come here (5f/6f) and is 2lb lower than for the most recent; has hinted at a return to form on a couple of occasions lately, but he may just need the extra furlong around here these days.
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6th

11

(10)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Murbih

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

midfield

20/1

6th

7

(1)

13th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Murbih

9st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Antony Brittain

Still seeking a first turf win after 17 attempts and he's struggled on the grass so far this year; others are more convincing.

25/1

9th

8

(11)

29th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Beverley

Murbih

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Antony Brittain

awkward start, prominent

10/1

9/1

Form: 077475 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
2-2 over C&D as a 2yo when trained by Archie Watson; made a successful debut for this yard at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) last summer, but although 0-10 since he has hinted at a revival as when a close fifth of nine at Beverley (5f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) this month; interesting back here, but could have been drawn better.
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8th

9

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jojo Rabbit

9st 1lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Four C&D wins but the latest was back in 2024 and he's struggled a bit here off this sort of mark in recent attempts; has been running well on turf of late, though, and he shouldn't be that far away.

8/1

2nd

7

(1)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Jojo Rabbit

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Made all to win a Class 6 handicap over C&D last month; not so good on his next two starts but returned to his recent best when a close second at Beverley ten days ago; runs off the same mark today and he's ideally drawn to attack; should go well.

5/1

2nd

5

(3)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Jojo Rabbit

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Scored over C&D (off 1lb higher) last summer and at Pontefract this spring but has proved inconsistent otherwise during that period; no banker to give his running.

16/1

16/1

Form: 675800 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Often a front-runner who has dropped 7lb lower then when successful at Ripon (5f, good) last September, but that his only win in his last 34 starts and recents efforts don't suggest that is about to change; stable also runs Birkenhead.
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9th

3

(7)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Leodis Dream

9st 8lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Paul Midgley

raced wide, prominent

10/1

6th

2

(6)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Leodis Dream

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Into the veteran stage but he retains enthusiasm and ran well when a close third at Newcastle on last month's return to action (5f); stopped quickly back there 12 days ago and today's trip is a major query.

20/1

10th

5

(4)

27th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Leodis Dream

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

in touch with leaders

10/1

Form: 344245 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come here, the latest a narrow success over this trip in February; has run some fine races on Polytrack/turf since (including in blinkers last time), but returns to this venue off a 1lb lower mark than for that win; major player.
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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

1st

2

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Goodwood

The Thames Boatman

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

All seven wins have been on AW; record of 0-16 on turf but he was only beaten a nose off this mark at Bath (5f, firm) on Monday; has leading claims if he can repeat that form and he's versatile ground-wise; regular hood is removed and cheekpieces return.

11/4

2nd

1

(7)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

16:00 Bath

The Thames Boatman

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Multiple AW winner; hindered by being hampered on Good Friday last time; 0-15 on turf but ran creditably (finished second) in this race last year; place claims off same mark.

3/1

Form: 526783 C

Last run: 109 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has won fresh so the 109-day absence not a major issue and he is well drawn, but losing run now up to 20 and rarely seen over the minimum trip; best watched unless popular in the market.
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16th

15

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Intervention

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Appleby

Won last season's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon off a 7lb higher mark; didn't run badly at Nottingham (5f, good) on penultimate start and a wide draw offers an excuse at Chester since.

33/1

10th

13

(12)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Intervention

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Won last season's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon off a 5lb higher mark; didn't run badly at Nottingham 12 days ago (5f, good) but he has a double-figure stall to contend with and could prove vulnerable.

16/1

4th

9

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

Intervention

8st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Michael Appleby

Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and has done all his winning over 6f/7f; inconsistent since last success; 0-12 over 5f and doesn't look the answer.

16/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 166236 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won a four-runner handicap for Charlie Hills at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) in March, but probably achieved more when placed in a couple of turf handicaps for this yard during the summer; respected now returned to 0-75 company from the inside stall.
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7th

5

(10)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Paddys Day

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won six 5f handicaps here in 2025; only 1lb higher than for the latest of them but he is rarely seen over 6f and connections now turn to a tongue tie for the first time.

7/1

5th

3

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Paddys Day

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Boasts a fine record over 5f here, winning in December and reaching the frame on all three outings this year; 6f AW winner for previous stable but has raced almost exclusively at the minimum trip for Nigel Tinkler; should be on the premises if still fully effective at 6f.

8/1

Form: 1-1237 CD

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Record over C&D reads 113, his wins coming late last year and on his return in May; hasn't got home in his last two starts, but fast ground may not have suited last time so he may be be worth another chance back under these conditions.
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7th

9

(3)

3rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Unlimited Data

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Two 5f wins at the track; solid effort at Ffos Las 19 days ago (6f, good); able to race off 2lb lower mark today and the return to this track should suit.

5/1

2nd

6

(3)

14th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:05 Ffos Las

Unlimited Data

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

took keen hold, led narrowly, went clear over 2f out, reduced lead over 1f out, no extra and headed inside final furlong

12/1

9th

9

(3)

6th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Unlimited Data

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

led, headed and weakened inside final furlong

14/1

Form: 5-1060

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Made a successful reappearance/stable debut in an Ayr maiden (6f, good) in May, but hasn't built on it and was particularly poor at Musselburgh (5f, good) last month; needs to bounce back, but that won't be easy from the outside stall.
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10th

4

(11)

18th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Loch Carron

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Made a successful reappearance/stable debut in an Ayr maiden (6f, good) in May, but hasn't built on it and was particularly poor at Musselburgh (5f, good) last month; needs to bounce back, but that won't be easy from the outside stall.

14/1

10th

3

(5)

25th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

16:50 Musselburgh

Loch Carron

9st 11lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Won an Ayr maiden (6f, good) by clear daylight and it was always going to be tough at Listed level next time; only sixth on handicap debut (6f AW) but was hassled up front before weakening; could be capable of better back at 5f.

4/1

6th

9

(1)

9th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Loch Carron

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Just modest form in one run for Michael Bell as a 2yo; made all to win a 6f fillies' maiden in good style on her stable debut at Ayr in May; stiff task in Listed company two weeks ago; well drawn for her handicap debut and there should be more to come.

12/1

5/1

Form: 445552 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Handy sort who has dropped 9lb since returning in April and only found one too good at Windsor (5f, soft) 11 days ago; races off the same mark and well drawn, but he is just 2-28 since arriving from France so may again find one or two too good.
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1st

5

(6)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lipsink

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

Resurgent 8yo who has won three of his last five starts including a game success at Catterick (6f, good) last Saturday; only 2lb higher back on AW and he's a big player again in hat-trick bid.

7/4

1st

5

(6)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lipsink

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

Resurgent 8yo who has won three of his last five starts including a game success at Catterick (6f, good) last Saturday; only 2lb higher back on AW and he's a big player again in hat-trick bid.

7/4

1st

10

(9)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

13:55 Catterick

Lipsink

9st 2lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

August's Sandown win was over 5f but showed he's as effective over 6f when landing a Kempton apprentice event on Wednesday; escapes a penalty and Jack Dace also takes 5lb off so his claims are obvious from a handicapping perspective; yet to win back to back in his 56-race career, though.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £122.60
Straight Forecast £133.71
Tricast £2116.78
Trifecta £1138.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Intervention

SPOTLIGHT:

Unlimited Data

POSTDATA:

The Thames Boatman

Daily Mirror:

Jojo Rabbit

Telegraph:

Lipsink

The Star:

Murbih

Daily Mail:

Unlimited Data

The Times:

The Thames Boatman

The Sun:

Jojo Rabbit

TOPSPEED:

Intervention

The Guardian:

Intervention

D Express:

Intervention

Daily Record:

Lipsink