February 12 / 19.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.00

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  • Prize money: £7851
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 145-

Last run: 137 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Successful debut at Kempton (7f) last August; no progress in two September races, latest on turf, but may fare better back down in class and returned to AW on reappearance; not dismissed.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

20:05 Aintree

Caelan

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Just 1-8 over hurdles but returned from break with creditable second behind in-form stablemate at Ffos Las (2m, good) last month and remains on a workable mark; respected.

7/1

2nd

4

21st Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

18:12 Ffos Las

Caelan

11st 13lb

J: Tom Hutsby

T: Olly Murphy

Improved to win good-ground Worcester maiden (2m, good to soft) in September and subsequently made the frame in two 2m Huntington handicaps (good/good to soft); returns from four-month break on workable mark but riding arrangements suggest Trust House is the stable's main hope.

7/1

5th

5

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:20 Wetherby

Caelan

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Fair Flat racer who has improved with experience over hurdles and was seemingly relaxed by first-time hood when winning a Worcester maiden (2m, good to soft) last month; that form has recently been given a good boost by the runner-up and this fellow could have a lot more to offer in handicap hurdles.

2/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 52314- CD

Last run: 124 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Form dipped on soft ground when last seen four months ago; gelded since; off the mark in C&D event the time before and remains unexposed on this surface; clear possibilities back here.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(3)

6th Jun 2024

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1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Marefuori

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Marco Botti

Sole success came on AW at Wolverhampton and he comes here on the back of a good fifth of seven over C&D four weeks ago; that form is working out really well so he merits serious consideration eased 1lb.

9/4

6/1

Form: 755-

Last run: 132 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Not particularly solid on his form in 2yo maidens on turf (gelded since); however, looks a possible improver now handicapping in a different scenario; market support should be heeded.
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1

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

18:08 Cartmel

Etretat

11st 4lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Andrew Hamilton

Left Charlie Johnston for 1,000gns; 150-1 on hurdle debut at Perth and performed accordingly.

50/1

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:58 Perth

Etretat

11st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Andrew Hamilton

Fairly useful four-time AW Flat winner for Charlie Johnston but 0-17 on turf for that yard; ran poorly at Lingfield (AW) 16 days ago and changed hands for 1,000gns since; best watched on hurdles debut.

33/1

10th

5

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Etretat

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Four AW wins, including C&D, and returns from a six-month break on a manageable mark; more good runs than bad at this track and he's not discounted.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 722-

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Form figures of 722 reflect his clear promise at maiden/novice level, beating all bar an impressive newcomer here (8.5f) most recently; open to progress in handicaps and warrants respect.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Brodies Boy

9st 1lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Not disgraced on his first start since wind surgery when fourth of seven at Kempton (1m3f, AW) in March, but is just 1-23 and hasn't threatened in just four outings on turf.

15/2

4th

7

(7)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Brodies Boy

9st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Sole win came in 1m4f maiden here just over two years ago; 0-10 for Tony Carroll and is only slowly coming down the weights; has undergone wind surgery since last seen; goes without headgear.

15/2

3rd

5

(6)

16th Feb 2026

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1m 4f 51y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brodies Boy

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Tony Carroll

Below par the last twice and it's nearly two years since sole win; however, beaten under 1l in last two C&D attempts and he's on an attractive mark back here.

7/1

11/2

Form: 278-64

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
0-6 and has inconsistent form but ran creditably, perhaps helped by first-time hood, in Southwell maiden (1m) most recently; may back up that effort with the headgear retained.
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6th

2

(4)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Give It Up

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Richard Spencer

Not progressing and he refused to settle tried in this headgear at Wolverhampton last week (7f); others have more potential.

16/1

8th

4

(3)

19th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Give It Up

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Richard Spencer

He has shown enough to think he could win races but he isn't progressing and doesn't look straightforward; blinkers now reached for.

10/1

5th

2

(5)

12th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Give It Up

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Richard Spencer

0-6 and has inconsistent form but ran creditably, perhaps helped by first-time hood, in Southwell maiden (1m) most recently; may back up that effort with the headgear retained.

11/2

Form: 569-14 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Remains only 2lb higher than for his C&D win (handicap debut) and Christian Howarth now takes off a handy 3lb; held over 1m4f at Kempton later in January; interesting back in this scenario.
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13

(16)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

16:35 Yarmouth

Livinthelife

9st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Sole success came at Wolverhampton AW in January off 5lb higher mark; best run on turf when second at Hamilton (1m4f, good) in July; below that level in three runs since and yet to run on ground worse than good to soft; hood is back on after being discarded last time.

25/1

6th

6

(5)

21st Sep 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Livinthelife

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

January win here (8.5f) came off a 3lb higher mark but his last two efforts, when tailed off each time, will need forgiving; others make greater appeal.

14/1

9th

8

(4)

28th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Livinthelife

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Alice Haynes

Sole win in 12 came on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (9.4f AW) in January; 0-8 in the meantime and prone to the occasional shocker, as was the case last time at Leicester; others safer.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £5.60
Straight Forecast £5.30
Trifecta £20.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Brodie's Boy

RP RATINGS:

Marefuori

POSTDATA:

Give It Up

The Guardian:

Livinthelife

The Star:

Caelan

The Sun:

Etretat

LAMBOURN:

Brodie's Boy

Telegraph:

Brodie's Boy

Daily Mail:

Brodie's Boy

Daily Record:

Brodie's Boy

The Times:

Marefuori

D Express:

Marefuori

Daily Mirror:

Marefuori

NEWMARKET:

Give It Up