September 02 / 20.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.30

Standard

Romeo & Juliet Handicap

  • Prize money: £5129.32
  • 1m 4f 51y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Romeo & Juliet Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £5.60
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 121472 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner including two over C&D; has mixed record since his last success at Newcastle in July but he bounced back with a second at Doncaster (1m2f, good) last time; was never really travelling in that race but he produced a strong finishing burst and is respected on this step back up in trip.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(2)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 4

15:40 Brighton

Lexington Knight

10st 3lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Won this 12 months ago and returns on a hat-trick after another course win (made all) and a success at Salisbury that looked unlikely until he picked up late on; might travel sweeter back at this track and can cope with this mark.

3/1

1st

3

(2)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

19:50 Salisbury

Lexington Knight

9st 7lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Returned from three-month break with front-running win at Brighton (1m4f, good) in May and will be fine on the faster surface here but he's probably not quite as good as he was; younger rivals appeal more.

11/4

1

(3)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

16:05 Brighton

Lexington Knight

9st 9lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Ordinary form on the AW during the winter but he is 5lb lower than when winning over C&D (good to firm) last August; off since February but he's respected back here on this return.

13/2

12/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 50-307 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won five in a row from November 2021 to May 2022 including two over C&D; has run several good races since his last success but he's finished down the field in last two runs and needs to get back near best.
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1st

2

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Way Of Life

9st 8lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Kickstarted 2026 with success at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in March and backed it up with a good third of 12 in another 9.5f handicap there since; this C&D scorer can go well again off the same mark.

5/1

3rd

4

(12)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Way Of Life

9st 8lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

His first seven wins were all gained over 1m4f/1m3f, with the latest of those last October, but he then made all under Olivia Tubb in a six-runner race over C&D 13 days ago; that win was by a neck and he's been raised 2lb since, but a wide draw complicates today's task.

12/1

1st

5

(3)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Way Of Life

9st 6lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Has gained all wins over 1m3f/1m4f, including at Southwell (narrowly) in October when last seen; the 8yo is still competitively treated on historical data but has something to prove back down in trip.

7/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 331103 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Versatile 6yo who won twice here (1m4f/1m6f) in June and bounced back with a good third at Newbury (2m, soft) last time; still looks on a workable mark and he's respected back at this trip.
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4th

8

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

14:10 Lingfield

Further Measure

9st 3lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Mike Murphy

Held on to win at Kempton (2m, AW) in February and posted a solid effort when fourth at Southwell (2m, AW) 84 days ago; off since and this drop back in trip probably isn't ideal on his first outing on turf since September 2023.

6/1

4th

5

(5)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Further Measure

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Mike Murphy

2lb higher than when narrowly returning to winning form at Kempton (2m, Polytrack) 13 days ago; that was in a steadily run race, but he has a good record here (4711134) including two wins over this trip; respected.

9/2

1st

4

(1)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

16:28 Kempton (AW)

Further Measure

9st 13lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Mike Murphy

Shaped quite nicely from off the pace in a Southwell handicap three weeks ago (1m6f); dangerous if he can build on it and he is a C&D winner on a dangerous mark.

100/30

7/1

Form: 8-1185 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Well held on turf in her two runs this season but she's 2-3 on AW and both those wins were by 5l in 1m4f handicaps in February; still looks feasibly treated on her best form and she's interesting back in this sphere.
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8th

6

(9)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Krona

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

Back-to-back 1m4f wins on Polytrack/Tapeta earlier this year and the race didn't go her way when fourth of nine at Wolverhampton last week; good chance at this lower level.

11/4

4th

9

(9)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Krona

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Well held on turf in her two runs this season but she's 2-3 on AW and both those wins were by 5l in 1m4f handicaps in February; still looks feasibly treated on her best form and she's interesting back in this sphere.

7/1

5th

7

(7)

11th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:30 Pontefract

Krona

9st 4lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Two stylish wins over 1m4f on AW in February and this lightly raced 3yo hasn't had many goes on turf; however, tailed off when back on grass at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) recently and has something to prove after that.

10/1

Form: 023308 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
All of her wins have been at 1m-1m2f and she couldn't make an impact when upped to 11.4f at Windsor (eighth of 11) last time; wasn't beaten far in that race but she needs to find more back on AW.
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4th

3

(4)

10th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Phantasy Mac

11st 1lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: George Boughey

soon led at steady pace, headed and raced in second after halfway

6/1

5th

2

(5)

24th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Phantasy Mac

9st 11lb

J: Jack Enright

T: George Boughey

Disappointed at Wolverhampton four weeks ago but she had been running well in defeat beforehand; stamina for this trip not yet assured and a tongue tie needs to have a positive effect.

13/2

6th

2

27th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Phantasy Mac

10st 0lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

Five wins last year, two of them at this track over the extended 1m (stays 1m2f); placed on her last three starts and Tommie Jakes' 7lb claim will be an asset today; unlikely to be too far away.

9/2

Form: 5-4565 D

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Last year's novice form included 1m4f win; has failed to progress in middle-distance handicaps this season but he's had a break since his last run in June and may be capable of better off this reduced mark (10lb lower than reappearance).
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1st

4

(7)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Melek Alreeh

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Triple 1m4f winner, including on Tapeta; handicapper has just had his measure since his last win but he's gone very close several times, the latest at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack); up 1lb; respected.

13/2

6th

3

(2)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Melek Alreeh

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: David Simcock

Currently 2-2 round here, both over 1m4f; proved consistent during a limited campaign this year, following wind surgery, bar a forgivable blip in a race that didn't pan out his way latest; a player if stamina holds now going beyond 1m4f for the first time.

7/1

9/1

Form: 27-927

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent type with a record of 1-14; didn't fire at Sandown (1m6f) last time but he went close at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) on his penultimate run and has claims if he can recapture that form; has worn cheekpieces in last two starts.
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7th

6

(7)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Victory

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Alan King

prominent

10/1

7th

13

(8)

27th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 3

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Victory

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Alan King

Sole win in 1m handicap here in 2021 but didn't achieve anything special in his only course start since; work to do on balance of 2023 form.

20/1

7th

5

(8)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Victory

9st 13lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Alan King

Inconsistent type with a record of 1-14; didn't fire at Sandown (1m6f) last time but he went close at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) on his penultimate run and has claims if he can recapture that form; has worn cheekpieces in last two starts.

9/1

Form: /1262- C

Last run: 548 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner who has not been seen since last March but his last run resulted in a close second off 2lb higher at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta); yard is in decent form and he needs a close look on his comeback.
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6th

1

(4)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

14:42 Southwell (AW)

Morlaix

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Matt Crawley

Ex-David Simcock; losing run goes back three years and he's been off for a year but he has won on Fibresand here and was 22lb higher than today than when going close over C&D in 2022; likely to need a run or two but worth looking out for with the future in mind.

7/1

6th

1

(4)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

14:42 Southwell (AW)

Morlaix

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Matt Crawley

Ex-David Simcock; losing run goes back three years and he's been off for a year but he has won on Fibresand here and was 22lb higher than today than when going close over C&D in 2022; likely to need a run or two but worth looking out for with the future in mind.

7/1

4th

7

(8)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Morlaix

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Simcock

held up in last, steady headway over 4f out, outpaced over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

8/1

Form: 0113-6 D

Last run: 224 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Three wins in 2022, including when making all and just holding on over 1m4f at Southwell (Tapeta) in October; ran respectably in his two runs during the winter and interesting to see how he figures in market on return; cheekpieces removed.
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5th

1

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Night Bear

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time turf winner who last scored at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm; has won at this trip) two years ago; went close on two occasions at 1m3f (visored) during latest AW campaign but his latest effort when last of ten at Southwell (1m4f; raced freely) wasn't an ideal springboard for this switch back to grass; blinkers (has won in them before) go back on.

8/1

10th

10

(9)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Night Bear

9st 2lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Just 1-30 on the AW, but the win came over C&D and he was only beaten a head by Jack Andrea here (1m3f) last month; 5lb pull makes him a player even though his losing run is mounting up.

11/2

2nd

2

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Night Bear

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Only 1-29 on AW but gained the win at Southwell (in 2022) and is currently in a consistent vein of form, mainly here and most recently at Chelmsford; frame possibilities.

13/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £47.10
Straight Forecast £40.38
Tricast £342.65
Trifecta £318.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lexington Knight

RP RATINGS:

Phantasy Mac

Daily Mail:

Way Of Life

The Times:

Morlaix

The Star:

Victory

LAMBOURN:

Further Measure

The Guardian:

Night Bear

NEWMARKET:

Phantasy Mac

Daily Mirror:

Phantasy Mac

POSTDATA:

Lexington Knight

Telegraph:

Lexington Knight

The Sun:

Lexington Knight

D Express:

Way Of Life

Daily Record:

Morlaix