February 12 / 20.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.30

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  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 0m 5f 21y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 122-42 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Consistent sprinter who has produced numerous top-two finishes since last August, winning three times; went down by only a neck at Lingfield (5f) most recently and again has solid claims;
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7th

4

(9)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Darlo Pride

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Having slipped in the weights he returned to form with a close third at Southwell five weeks ago; won't be inconvenienced by this stiffer test and he is one to take seriously.

7/2

3rd

9

(1)

10th Mar 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Darlo Pride

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Dods

Shaped well on his return from a 258-day absence when fourth at Newcastle in December; yet to kick on from that and others look more persuasive.

14/1

7th

6

(3)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Darlo Pride

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Not at his best since returning from a nine-month absence, just fifth to Digital over C&D last time out; more is required from this C&D winner.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 314736 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Sole AW success came over C&D, albeit in 0-50 classified race (five starts ago); mixed results since returned to handicap level, most recently last of six at Chelmsford on Friday.
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7

(2)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:55 Bath

Jacquelina

8st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Prolific in 2024 and made a welcome return to form when third last week at Nottingham (5f, good); has slipped to a good mark.

4/1

3rd

3

(6)

15th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Jacquelina

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Won six times in 2024, all over about 5f in first half of the year, but well below her best this season and going the wrong way.

16/1

9th

3

(7)

2nd Oct 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Jacquelina

9st 10lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Won six times in 2024 but well below her best this season; continues to slide down the weights but her last couple of efforts were particularly disappointing and she has a much better strike-rate on turf.

16/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 45-216 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Has plenty of respectable handicap form, not beaten far at Southwell last time; however, ideally suited by classified grade, as penultimate run (C&D win) confirmed; not the percentage call.
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1st

6

(5)

4th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Tron

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Has gained last three wins at classified level, the most recent over C&D in January; poor strike-rate in handicaps but holds place claims on plenty of form; best to forgive latest effort.

14/1

10th

10

(10)

27th Feb 2024

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

The Tron

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Derek Shaw

All wins over 5f, in a handicap here in early 2022 and three classified races subsequently; has work to do on rare 6f run.

16/1

3rd

9

(3)

12th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Tron

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

took keen hold, midfield, headway over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, kept on

13/2

Form: 0460-4 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Three C&D wins include this contest two years ago; respectable fourth in 6f Class 5 at Kempton most recently; possibilities with this drop back in trip/grade and return to Wolverhampton ideal.
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10th

9

(6)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

20:10 Yarmouth

Munificent

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Four-time winner; winless this year but he's been running well for the most part and didn't get the best of runs when fifth of ten at Nottingham (5f) last time; shortlisted.

8/1

5th

10

(2)

10th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

20:18 Nottingham

Munificent

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Triple Tapeta winner who is still lightly raced on turf and was successful in this sphere (5f, soft) last spring; mixed record in his four runs this year but he was runner-up at Wolverhampton last time and has claims if he can back that up.

6/1

Form: 79-362 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Registered sole success in weak turf maiden; 0-14 on AW but effective on Tapeta and in decent form having been placed three times on Polytrack this year, albeit no match for clear winner at Lingfield on Sunday.
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2

(6)

21st Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Confederation

9st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Clare Hobson

Regressive for Dylan Cunha in first half of 2024 and made low-key reappearance for new stable in this grade at Lingfield 12 days ago; entitled to have needed that recent outing but his current ability is hard to gauge.

16/1

3

(5)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:20 Lingfield

Confederation

9st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Clare Hobson

Just 1-30 and looked regressive when last seen; makes his stable debut (same owner) after 432 days off; watch market.

20/1

6th

4

(1)

3rd Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Confederation

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

Runner-up twice at Lingfield (5f, AW) in February but he's finished down the field in his last five runs and is now 1-29; others preferred.

15/2

12/1

Form: 05926- D

Last run: 117 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
0-13 on AW; went close here (6f) in September and is competitively weighted, having gained sole turf win off this mark; however, he's inconsistent and lacks recent match practice (absent for four months).
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2nd

4

(7)

17th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:20 Brighton

Alfred Cove

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, towards rear, headway and in touch with leaders over 3f out, pressed winner inside final 110yds, kept on

7/2

2nd

5

(5)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:20 Brighton

Alfred Cove

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

Two wins and six runner-up efforts since the end of March; his second here (5.3f) last month was an 8l defeat and although that was behind a very well-handicapped rival, he was well held here yesterday.

4/1

4th

3

(6)

1st Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:22 Brighton

Alfred Cove

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Successful twice, including over 6f here, this summer; runner-up six times otherwise in 2024, most recently over C&D (good) behind an easy winner; proving consistent and again holds a solid chance.

11/4

OUR TIP

3/1

Form: 7-8901 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Has done her winning over 6f, most recently at this course last Tuesday when bouncing back to form with usual headgear removed; major player under 5lb penalty, provided she's as effective dropped to 5f.
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4th

4

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Starsong

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Went close at Pontefract in July on her most recent turf run; disappointing on AW last time but should be a force at this modest level.

9/2

10th

14

(11)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Starsong

9st 1lb

J: Jude Maher

T: Michael Appleby

Inconsistency has crept in but she ran really well from a bad draw at Pontefract last time (6f) and has won here before.

10/1

13/2

Form: 13540- CD

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
3-3 over C&D, namely a hat-trick last spring; not in same form afterwards in 2023, well held over 6f here on final outing; however, looks interesting back in her optimum scenario.
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8th

8

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:30 Bath

Wedgewood

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tony Carroll

Won at Lingfield (5f, AW) in March and runner-up on next two starts, over this C&D (firm) on the second occasion; not written off but below par on last two starts (including here) and needs to get back on track.

8/1

6th

12

(10)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Wedgewood

8st 11lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Front-runner who won at Lingfield (5f, AW) in March and was runner-up on her next two starts (5f, AW/firm); below par in a classified at Bath (5.7f, good) last time but could bounce back with a bold show back down in trip.

7/1

6th

8

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:15 Bath

Wedgewood

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Unraced on slower than good; front-runner who won here over 5f in 2024; won on the AW at Lingfield in March and has posted two good efforts since, including when beaten 1l in a 5f handicap here 23 days ago; comes into this in better form than most.

11/4

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £28.20
Straight Forecast £31.96
Tricast £114.61
Trifecta £92.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Darlo Pride

SPOTLIGHT:

Munificent

Telegraph:

Starsong

POSTDATA:

Jacquelina

The Guardian:

Darlo Pride

Daily Mail:

Darlo Pride

D Express:

Darlo Pride

Daily Mirror:

Darlo Pride

Daily Record:

Darlo Pride

The Star:

Starsong

The Times:

Munificent

The Sun:

Munificent