February 09 / 16.37 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.37

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  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 1m 4f 51y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 4481-1 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
2-2 for this yard in the new tongue-tie and readily accounted for a last-time-out winner over C&D three weeks ago; a 3lb rise should be very manageable.
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10th

8

(12)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Optician

8st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

0-14 on turf (5-19 on AW) but he ran well when he last tackled grass in summer 2024; returned from some time off with promising fourth at Southwell (1m3f, AW) last month and can be in the mix if building on that effort.

12/1

4th

1

(5)

11th Apr 2026

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1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Optician

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Five-time Wolverhampton winner for Shaun Lycett, all off lower marks; pulled up here last September, having clipped heels on his first run in five months and for this yard, and has been absent since; this trip a bare minimum now.

16/1

10

(6)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Optician

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Herrington

Five Wolverhampton wins to his name for Shaun Lycett, all during the winter months, and never off a mark this high; has gone well here too but possible he'll need this for his new yard after five months off.

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 5760-3

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Three 1m2f wins on turf for Michael Bell; no closer than 5l behind the winner in three runs for this yard but the return to 1m2f suited last time when third at Chelmsford and he hasn't had many chances over this far.
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3rd

4

(4)

22nd Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:35 Newmarket (July)

At Liberty

9st 11lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Michael Appleby

prominent, led over 2f out

6/1

4th

3

(13)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Carlisle

At Liberty

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

Triple turf winner (1m2f) on fast and slow ground; got back on the scoresheet at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in March but he's not easy to predict and has been well held in last three runs; still 4lb higher than for his last win and he comes with risks attached back at this trip.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £5.70

Form: /397-3 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
1m4f AW winner and successful over hurdles; hooded for the first time when a keeping-on third over 1m6f at Southwell a month ago; should be a factor.
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8th

8

(4)

31st Oct 2024

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1m 3f 23y

Class 5

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Vision Of Hope

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

Touched off on Flat in May and over hurdles in July; well beaten on last two starts (Flat/hurdles) but she won at this track two winters back and also had serious form here early in 2024, so she can't be dismissed.

14/1

8th

8

(4)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Vision Of Hope

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

Touched off on Flat in May and over hurdles in July; well beaten on last two starts (Flat/hurdles) but she won at this track two winters back and also had serious form here early in 2024, so she can't be dismissed.

14/1

4th
5 (5)
Chagall

20/1

Form: 411-37 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has taken a shine to Lingfield where he was ridden by an inexperienced partner when below par last time; unwise to read too much into a modest effort on his only previous run here (a good while back) and wouldn't be ruling out.
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5th

6

(4)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Chagall

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

midfield

12/1

10th

5

(10)

23rd Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chagall

9st 9lb

J: George Rooke

T: Jack Jones

Handicapped to win but he's rather been going through the motions this summer; has form at this track but over further and he may be ideally suited by more of a test.

20/1

8th

12

(10)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:58 Southwell (AW)

Chagall

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Handicapped to win but he's rather been going through the motions this summer; marked drop in trip today and no guarantee they'll go quick enough for him.

12/1

20/1

Form: 136-36 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
A three-time winner here but only sixth on his latest visit when behind Rubeus; regular partner Billy Loughnane prefers Pysanka.
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6th

5

(5)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Starfighter

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Now at the veteran stage but has won five times and been placed on nine occasions around here; twice finished runner-up in similar events over C&D at the start of the year and another big effort seems likely.

5/2

8th

7

(2)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:12 Lingfield (AW)

Starfighter

10st 11lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Six-time Tapeta winner who has finished runner-up in classified events at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in his last two starts; still looks feasibly treated back in a handicap and he's a big player if he can transfer his form back to Polytrack.

7/2

2nd

4

(6)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Starfighter

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Veteran who is a five-time winner at Wolverhampton; close second, clear of remainder, in C&D classified race last time; leading claims.

5/6

2/1

Form: 6-4111 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
His 8lb rise has kicked in since bringing up the hat-trick over 1m2f at Newcastle, that after winning here twice (1m4f/9.4f); had a bit in hand last time despite it being a close call; every chance.
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3rd

3

(6)

6th Apr 2024

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1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Optik

9st 8lb

J: George Bass

T: David Simcock

took keen hold, towards rear, headway up the centre over 1f out, ran on final 110yds

4/1

3rd

3

(6)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Optik

9st 8lb

J: George Bass

T: David Simcock

Four wins over the winter included a C&D success under George Bass when Mc'Ted was fourth, but he's been kept busy and last week's well-held sixth at Southwell was somewhat underwhelming; needs to bounce back.

4/1

6th

6

(2)

31st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Optik

9st 6lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: David Simcock

Three wins on the other Tapeta tracks in January and one at Chelmsford this month; creditable second over C&D (sole run here) on latest outing and should not be far away.

5/1

33/1

Form: 56764-

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Debut win came in weak bumper; sufficient promise when a staying-on fourth over C&D last time to believe she might have a future on the Flat, though she has been off since November.
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3rd

9

(6)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:08 Bath

Basilette

9st 1lb

J: George Downing

T: Seamus Mullins

Bumper/hurdles winner who's had another crack at the Flat on last two outings and scored here (11.5f, firm) nine days ago, leading over 1f out for a 5l win in six-runner race; penalty leaves her 3lb well-in compared to future handicaps and she's one for the shortlist.

9/2

1st

5

(3)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:12 Bath

Basilette

9st 4lb

J: George Downing

T: Seamus Mullins

Bumper/hurdles winner; only a modest third at Salisbury (1m6f) on reappearance and belated return to the Flat but gives the impression she may do better back down in distance with the outing under her belt.

13/2

3rd

7

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

16:55 Salisbury

Basilette

8st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Seamus Mullins

Won two low-grade handicap hurdles in October; has fitness to prove after six-month absence and this is her first Flat start since September 2024 but she still enters calculations off a career-low mark.

6/1

13/2

Form: 252-61 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Not that consistent but does run this track well and the horse he beat over C&D last month has continued to run well (pushed Optician close most recently); made all that day and a 3lb rise isn't too damaging.
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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

10/1

Form: 4580-3

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has yet to win but seemed to see out this new trip well enough when third to Optician; effective in the reapplied cheekpieces.
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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

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 7520-1 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has run well on two of his three runs for Scott Dixon, last time benefiting from a forward ride over C&D with the blinkers back on; fighting chance off just 3lb higher.
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10th

2

(2)

9th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rubeus

10st 0lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

Has run well on two of his three runs for Scott Dixon, last time benefiting from a forward ride over C&D with the blinkers back on; fighting chance off just 3lb higher.

12/1

1st

3

(4)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rubeus

9st 11lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

Successful in France/Jersey; close second at this venue (1m6f) on debut for new yard but needs to bounce back from a heavy defeat at Southwell later in December.

12/1

11th

8

(9)

12th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Rubeus

9st 8lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

in rear

6/1

11th
10 (9)
Wilkie

16/1

Form: 26568-

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
A winner in France; 0-14 in UK but did finish runner-up over C&D in October and would have found 9.4f here last time too sharp a test; still has something to prove on balance of exploits for this yard.
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8th

6

(14)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Wilkie

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Butler

9.5f AW winner when trained in France; has largely struggled on turf and is now 20lb lower than his last start on this surface, last August; blinkers go on but he's only of interest if supported.

12/1

8th

6

(14)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Wilkie

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Butler

took keen hold, towards rear

12/1

5th

3

(8)

27th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wilkie

9st 8lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: John Butler

Sole win was in France over three years ago and he's been well held at this track (9.4f-1m6f) in his last three runs; mark continues to fall but he's now 0-15 in Britain and others are preferred; cheekpieces back on.

9/1

12/1

Form: 87/8

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Minor promise in two runs (1m4f/1m2f) for James Fanshawe and sold on for 37,000gns; perhaps found 7f too sharp on stable debut (after an absence) but goes handicapping under 10st and has enough to prove.
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12th

1

(10)

9th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Caruso

10st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Bell

Minor promise in two runs (1m4f/1m2f) for James Fanshawe and sold on for 37,000gns; perhaps found 7f too sharp on stable debut (after an absence) but goes handicapping under 10st and has enough to prove.

12/1

8th

1

(3)

24th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Caruso

10st 2lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Michael Bell

Son of Lope De Vega who hinted at promise for James Fanshawe in 1m4f novice here and 1m2f Newcastle maiden back in autumn 2022; since changed hands for 37,000gns and market can guide on his comeback run over this much shorter trip.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £17.10
Straight Forecast £18.29
Tricast £219.62
Trifecta £244.60

Selections

The Times:

Optician

SPOTLIGHT:

Optik

POSTDATA:

Rubeus

NEWMARKET:

Caruso

RP RATINGS:

At Liberty

The Guardian:

Optik

Daily Mail:

Optik

D Express:

Optician

Daily Mirror:

Optician

The Sun:

Optician

The Star:

Optician

Daily Record:

Optician

Telegraph:

Rubeus