February 17 / 17.15 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.15

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  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 286-44 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
0-15 since his sole win in 2021 but he's on a reduced mark and has finished a creditable fourth over 1m at Newcastle (Tapeta) and Dundalk (11-4f favourite) in last two starts; has a tough draw back on Tapeta but this return to 7f is no problem and he's in the mix.
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6th

3

(5)

13th May 2024

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Dream

9st 12lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Anthony McCann

8lb higher than for his 7f win here in February when in this new headgear combination; current mark is looking an issue but it was a good run over 6f here two weeks ago.

6/4

6th

3

(5)

13th May 2024

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Dream

9st 12lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Anthony McCann

8lb higher than for his 7f win here in February when in this new headgear combination; current mark is looking an issue but it was a good run over 6f here two weeks ago.

6/4

2nd

1

(3)

29th Apr 2024

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Dream

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Anthony McCann

Ended a long losing run with his emphatic win over 7f here (3-1) in February and he gave it a decent shot when a 2l fourth over C&D last time; still unexposed as a sprinter and he shouldn't be far away.

6/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 45873- C

Last run: 102 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Has a patchy record but both wins have come at this track and he returned to form with rallying third at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) in November; 1lb lower here after a break and he could be dangerous back up in trip.
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4th

2

(11)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Leicester

Bungle Bay

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

All eight wins have been at Wolverhampton and he went close in a classified event there (7f) last Tuesday; record of 0-12 on turf but he has placed form in this sphere and he seems fairly versatile ground-wise; key player.

11/4

2nd

2

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bungle Bay

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

All eight wins have come here, five over this trip including in a 0-55 handicap six weeks ago; 1-1 at this level and very much respected.

5/1

2nd

5

(9)

21st Apr 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bungle Bay

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

All eight wins have been at this track (five over C&D) but has been below his best this year and doesn't look ready to strike.

7/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 9/9963 C

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Very well treated on old form and he showed signs of a revival with his late headway at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last week, on his third run after two years off; another good effort at Southwell on Thursday when third in a 0-58 handicap over this trip; solid claims.
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11th

9

(2)

26th Mar 2024

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Spring Romance

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Appleby

Done the bulk of his winning over 6f, and hasn't tasted success since March 2021 (Chelmsford); gone off the boil since posting back-to-back third place finishes (over 7f) in mid-February; headgear is yet to deliver.

13/2

6th

8

(2)

11th Mar 2024

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spring Romance

9st 3lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

All ten wins (including one here) have come over 5f-7f; losing run is up to 20 and his stamina for this far remains unproven; different headgear combination will need to make a big difference.

15/2

9th

12

(12)

5th Mar 2024

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Spring Romance

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

Placed on consecutive 7f Tapeta starts last month and didn't run badly over 6f here a week ago but this move back up to 1m is not sure to suit and it's now over three years since his last win; swaps blinkers for first-time visor; tongue-tie also fitted for first time.

10/1

Form: 9038-6 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
His last win was in May 2021 and he's been beaten 6l or more in his last nine runs; mark is tumbling but he failed to beat a rival when favourite at Kempton (7f; first run after wind op) on his comeback last month and needs a major turnaround.
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6th

3

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

19:20 Brighton

Kondratiev Wave

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Continues to run with credit and recorded his eighth career win at Lingfield in February; has made the frame on all four starts since and shouldn't be far away.

13/2

4th

5

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Kondratiev Wave

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Tony Carroll

In the veteran stage now but the old man's been giving younger legs plenty of trouble this year, dead-heating at Lingfield (7f, AW) in February and placed on another five occasions; still in good heart judged on latest second at Bath (1m, firm) and this dual C&D winner can go well again.

5/2

Form: 86-4

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Well held at massive prices in three novice events (7f/8.6f) here this winter; this unexposed 4yo now goes handicapping off a lowly mark but he still needs something of a transformation.
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24

27th Dec 2024

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Metal Beau

8st 13lb

T: Sarah Hollinshead

24

27th Dec 2024

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Metal Beau

8st 13lb

T: Sarah Hollinshead

12th

11

(12)

14th Oct 2024

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Metal Beau

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Has not had many chances but little of note as yet in handicaps and a classified at 6f to 1m2f.

100/1

OUR TIP

Form: 597-93

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Five wins on Polytrack at Lingfield and he was a close third there (6f) two weeks ago; has form at this track and is on the same mark as last time but all of his 36 runs have been at sprint trips and this step up to 7f is an unknown factor; mixed messages.
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10th

4

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:45 Windsor

Nordic Glory

9st 10lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Better known on AW; can lead but he came from off the pace when winning at Bath (5f, firm) last month under James Glennon; nothing went right from a wide draw at Beverley since but he does act well on fast ground and has a generally good record over C&D (course winner at 5f); thereabouts.

12/1

8th

4

(9)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Nordic Glory

9st 6lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Multiple AW wins; much less prolific on turf but he was running over 5f on grass for the first time since a 2024 win when getting up near the line at Bath (firm) recently under James Glennon; has an awkward draw but this track may also suit; has to be considered.

7/2

1st

2

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

17:09 Bath

Nordic Glory

9st 7lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

A three-time 6f AW winner in 2025 and in good nick over the winter; just as effective on turf and this quirky sort is not out of things back from a break today.

5/1

20/1

Form: /0-328 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Finished placed over C&D and at Southwell (1m) last month but her form cooled in another classified event here (8.6f) last time; overall record now stands at 2-30 and she needs to step up again after that last run.
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10th

9

(7)

2nd Apr 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Vivency

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

2-39, but made the frame over 6f/7f here in her first three starts of the year; not the greatest surprise if she did so again (had excuses last time).

20/1

10th

9

(7)

2nd Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Vivency

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

2-39, but made the frame over 6f/7f here in her first three starts of the year; not the greatest surprise if she did so again (had excuses last time).

20/1

9th

9

(3)

10th Mar 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Vivency

8st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Mackie

On a long losing run but she has run some fair races in defeat this year; more minor money perhaps her best hope.

16/1

25/1

Form: 990-

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Struggled at big prices in her three qualifying runs on AW last year; now drops back in trip on her handicap debut but she needs plenty of improvement after 119 days off.
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8th

9

(9)

16th Mar 2024

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1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Savannah Song

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Poor form in four starts so far, including on her handicap debut here (7f) latest; plenty to prove up in trip.

50/1

8th

10

(10)

17th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Savannah Song

9st 0lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

dwelt start, switched left soon after start, held up in rear

25/1

12th

12

(7)

21st Oct 2023

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1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Savannah Song

8st 13lb

J: Mollie Phillips

T: Tony Carroll

Well held in two outings on AW for Julia Feilden in the spring; changed hands for 2,500gns in July; likely outsider.

100/1

40/1

Form: 868-99

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in all 15 starts under rules and she beat only one rival at Southwell (1m) 18 days ago; hard to fancy.
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9th

12

(9)

17th Feb 2024

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wilpena Pound

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: J R Jenkins

raced in last

40/1

9th

10

(8)

30th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Wilpena Pound

9st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: J R Jenkins

Out of the frame in all 14 starts under rules and hard to fancy, even at this level.

50/1

9th

12

18th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Wilpena Pound

8st 9lb

T: J R Jenkins

Very little worthwhile form and pulled up on hurdle debut latest.

66/1

Non-runners

Blue Collar Lad, Empress Of Bough, Hey Pretty

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £22.40
Straight Forecast £23.30
Tricast £71.75
Trifecta £86.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Nordic Glory

SPOTLIGHT:

Bungle Bay

Daily Mail:

Savannah Song

D Express:

Big Dream

RP RATINGS:

Bungle Bay

The Times:

Nordic Glory

Telegraph:

Nordic Glory

The Guardian:

Nordic Glory

Daily Mirror:

Nordic Glory

The Sun:

Nordic Glory

The Star:

Nordic Glory

Daily Record:

Nordic Glory