February 16 / 18.45 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.45

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  • Prize money: £8374.4
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 31-012

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Progressive front-running 4yo who recorded another career best when second over C&D last week; 2lb well in today but he might not get his own way up front and there's a suspicion that Chelmsford suits him best.
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8th

2

(4)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Wadacre Gomez

9st 7lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Fine on Tapeta but has done most winning round Chelmsford, always over 1m2f; generally consistent in recent times, without looking quite as good, and has to prove his stamina going beyond 1m4f for the first time; the usual headgear comes off.

10/1

1

(4)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Wadacre Gomez

10st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Much more exposed than some of these and usually runs over 1m2f but gave pretty good account when fourth in valuable Chelmsford handicap (1m2f) a fortnight and is 1lb lower here; could have a say.

4/1

9

(5)

7th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Wadacre Gomez

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Johnston

Formerly a front-runner but more often held up these days; finished a 4l seventh at Wolverhampton in last two starts but he's 5-9 at Chelmsford and was runner-up over C&D in June; has possibilities back at this track and he needs a close look with Hollie Doyle booked.

9/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 8913-6 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Back on the up when running away with an 8.5f handicap here in November, his second run for this yard; similar form at Southwell one week later and his subsequent defeat at Lingfield is easily excused (held up off a slow pace and then forced wide in the straight); should stay this far and he still has some mileage in his mark; big chance.
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1

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Rufaa

10st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Now 2lb lower than when keeping on well for close second behind course specialist in quite valuable Brighton Mile this summer, but recent Tapeta form has been underwhelming and he remains without a win since 2023.

10/1

1

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Rufaa

10st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Now 2lb lower than when keeping on well for close second behind course specialist in quite valuable Brighton Mile this summer, but recent Tapeta form has been underwhelming and he remains without a win since 2023.

10/1

7

(5)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Al Rufaa

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Patchy record this year but he is on the same mark as when a close second in a competitive race at Brighton in August; each-way shout.

10/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 45012- CD

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
These conditions bring out the best in him and he ended 2023 in good form, following his C&D win in November with a good second on Boxing Day; career-high mark to defy this time but he's likely to give his running.
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8th

5

(6)

2nd Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Civil Law

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roger Teal

Five-time course winner, but he's never scored beyond 1m2f and his last success was in November 2023; well handicapped on his old form but he's been well held in last four starts and latest was over 1m6f here last month; opposable.

16/1

Form: 11/44-

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won twice for the Gosdens in the spring of 2021; promising return/stable debut after 941 days off in November; pulled hard and bled from the nose when flopping on his handicap debut nine weeks ago; something to prove.
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3rd

1

(4)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

Polling Day

10st 0lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Looked rusty after seven months off when last of seven in 1m4f Wolverhampton handicap last month; this course winner can build on that now.

10/1

7th

6

(1)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Polling Day

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Soft-ground win last summer came off a 4lb lower mark and he's entitled to need this at his age back from seven months off; trainer also saddles Bulldog Spirit.

25/1

3

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:05 Chester

Polling Day

11st 7lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Won over 1m4f here in June (soft) and got upset in the preliminaries before finishing tailed off on his return visit; was running well when falling back over hurdles; entitled to be involved.

25/1

14/1

Form: 3043-7

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Fourth in the November Handicap at Newcastle off 4lb higher but he's been below that level over 2m twice since; whether he'll have the pace for this trip around a sharp track remains to be seen.
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3rd

4

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pleasant Man

11st 0lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Joey Ramsden

On a losing run and he beat only one in 11.5f Lingfield handicap ten days ago; not ruled out though if back on his A-game.

16/1

7th

2

(4)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

14:10 Lingfield

Pleasant Man

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Joey Ramsden

Five wins from 43 starts, the most recent at Southwell (1m6f, AW) last January off a mark 10lb higher than today's; bounced back from a disappointing run when fourth of six at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) 17 days ago and has place claims.

10/1

Form: 042-03

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
The handicapper has looked on top this winter and although conditions should suit, others appeal as being better treated.
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5th

13

(1)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Forca Timao

9st 4lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Mark Pattinson

Outsider of four when belatedly doubling his tally at Southwell last April (1m3f); hit the frame last two starts (1m2f) but not sure dropping back to 1m will see him play a bigger role this evening; Penfolds Grange looks connections' best hope.

20/1

4th

10

(9)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Forca Timao

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Pattinson

On a losing run and he's yet to hit top form this season, going keenly when a fading fourth of 11 over C&D in February; needs to take a step forward.

20/1

Form: 7000-0

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
10lb lower than for his 1m4f Newcastle win in September 2022 (trained by Archie Watson); struggling for new yard after a year off and not easily recommended despite a plummeting mark and the additon of cheekpieces.
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2nd

6

(3)

14th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Southern Voyage

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Scored at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft) in May off 2lb higher mark; has only been placed once in seven starts since and finds himself on a career-low mark; doesn't seem ready to take advantage and best watched.

10/1

7th

2

(3)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Southern Voyage

10st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

took keen hold, prominent, ridden and weakened over 1f out

11/2

6th

3

(1)

20th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Southern Voyage

10st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Still just 1lb above his last winning mark and far from disgraced when fourth of 12 in a 0-80 at Southwell (1m4f, AW) last time; each-way claims if seeing out the longer trip.

10/1

16/1

Form: 5797-9

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Useful 2yo (Group 2-placed in Italy); not quite so good in a light 3yo campaign; not seen to best effect on British/stable debut four weeks ago; hopes pinned on the returning cheekpieces sparking a revival.
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10th

6

(10)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newmarket

Duc De Morny

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tom Clover

Group placed on grass in France; far from solid on his AW efforts in Britain but may benefit from this return to turf; attractively weighted and holds a good chance on the French form.

33/1

10th

6

(10)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newmarket

Duc De Morny

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tom Clover

Group placed on grass in France; far from solid on his AW efforts in Britain but may benefit from this return to turf; attractively weighted and holds a good chance on the French form.

33/1

10th

6

(8)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Duc De Morny

9st 8lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Tom Clover

Ran his best race since arriving from France when fourth of nine from the outside stall at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) this month; down another 2lb and each-way claims if taking another step forward.

12/1

33/1

Form: 0/060- D

Last run: 197 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won twice on the Flat in Ireland in the second half of 2022; badly out of sorts in 2023 and he was pulled up in the mud on last month's stable debut (hurdles); lowly mark back on the Flat but others have fewer negatives.
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6th

6

(3)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

12:28 Lingfield (AW)

Kojin

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ian Williams

1m6f/1m4f scorer last term and he wasn't disgraced despite racing freely in a change of headgear when fifth of 11 over C&D nine days ago; reverts to cheekpieces, replacing a visor; considered.

16/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: /006-6

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Winner of 1m2f Group 3 in June 2022 when trained by Aidan O'Brien; yet to fire for current stable and carries risks despite his reduced mark.
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2

(8)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:05 Bath

Aikhal

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Former Group 3 winner who's been on the slide for a while now; suggested he was about to exploit a much reduced mark when fourth at Wolverhampton (9.4f) last month and he attracted good support when keeping on for third at Brighton (1m2f, good to soft) ten days ago; overall profile far from persuasive but he still warrants consideration.

3/1

3rd

6

(1)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:40 Brighton

Aikhal

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Suggested he might be able to exploit his much reduced mark soon when fourth at Wolverhampton (9.4f) a fortnight ago but his run at Kempton (1m4f) on Wednesday was a backward step and he remains without a win since his Irish Group 3 success in June 2022.

13/2

3rd

6

(1)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:40 Brighton

Aikhal

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Suggested he might be able to exploit his much reduced mark soon when fourth at Wolverhampton (9.4f) a fortnight ago but his run at Kempton (1m4f) on Wednesday was a backward step and he remains without a win since his Irish Group 3 success in June 2022.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £15.20
Straight Forecast £12.35
Tricast £25.94
Trifecta £39.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Al Rufaa

The Times:

Civil Law

POSTDATA:

Wadacre Gomez

NEWMARKET:

Pleasant Man

Daily Mirror:

Wadacre Gomez

D Express:

Pleasant Man

RP RATINGS:

Al Rufaa

TOPSPEED:

Al Rufaa

LAMBOURN:

Al Rufaa

The Guardian:

Al Rufaa

The Star:

Al Rufaa

Telegraph:

Civil Law

Daily Mail:

Civil Law

The Sun:

Civil Law

Daily Record:

Civil Law