February 19 / 19.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.30

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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap

  • Prize money: £5548.04
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1st
2 (2)
Malacanne

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 4888-7

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Two wins at Dundalk (7f/1m) when trained in Ireland but he's been quiet at big prices in two runs for new yard this winter; dropped another 3lb but he needs a major upturn in form.
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10th

4

(13)

1st Jun 2024

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1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Lingfield (AW)

Malacanne

9st 8lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: D Donovan

Won at Wolverhampton (9.4f) in February and was good second at Chelmsford (1m2f) in April; well held at Kempton last month but he travelled smoothly for a long way and may have stretched stamina on that step up to 1m3f; now drops back in trip/grade and he's not ruled out.

7/1

4th

6

(4)

1st May 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

18:25 Kempton (AW)

Malacanne

9st 7lb

J: James Ryan

T: D Donovan

Essentially holding form in defeat since February's gambled-on Wolverhampton success (9.5f), not for the first time shaping as if today's trip might be worth a go when a keeping-on second at Chelmsford latest (1m2f, had to wait for a run); still well treated on last year's peak Irish form.

5/2

4th

6

(4)

1st May 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

18:25 Kempton (AW)

Malacanne

9st 7lb

J: James Ryan

T: D Donovan

Essentially holding form in defeat since February's gambled-on Wolverhampton success (9.5f), not for the first time shaping as if today's trip might be worth a go when a keeping-on second at Chelmsford latest (1m2f, had to wait for a run); still well treated on last year's peak Irish form.

5/2

OUR TIP

3/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 6-8252 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Nine-time AW winner who has gone close here (9.4f/8.6f) in two of his last three starts; on same mark as when runner-up last Monday and he has leading claims back up in trip.
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10th

1

(3)

10th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

11-time course winner, including three since December; only 1lb higher than when completing a C&D double in February but he has struggled on his last four starts; needs to get back on track.

20/1

9th

8

(4)

31st Mar 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

11-time course winner, including three since December; only 1lb higher than for the latest win but he has struggled on his last three starts.

33/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 214-58 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Had a good spell with two close calls and a win in December but he's lost his way at Lingfield (1m4f/1m2f) in last two runs; only 1lb higher than for last win but he needs to get back on track.
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7th

6

(4)

12th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield

Mr Trick

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Placed twice off lowly marks this year and will be suited by today's trip/ground but this regressive 7yo is on a fairly long losing run and others here appeal more; visor the headgear of choice today.

14/1

6

(10)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

14:10 Nottingham

Mr Trick

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

His last win came in December 2023 but he's run some good races this year, including when third of nine at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) in May; well beaten behind some of these rivals at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) 27 days ago, despite being sent off favourite; cheekpieces replace visor.

8/1

3

(6)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Lingfield

Mr Trick

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ian Williams

His last win was in December 2023 but he's run some good races this year including when runner-up in a classified at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in February and a close third in Leicester handicap (1m2f, good to firm) on his penultimate run; looks interesting on that form and he's respected in this weak race.

13/8

Form: 035-54 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
His last win was 11 months ago but that was off 4lb higher over C&D; some creditable efforts this winter including a rallying fourth here (8.6f) last time; wasn't far behind Harbour Vision in that race and he looks interesting back up in trip.
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3rd

5

(3)

16th Jun 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Snooze Lane

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sarah Hollinshead

All four wins have been at this track; his last success was 14 months ago but he's run plenty of good races since including when runner-up here (8.6f) 13 days ago; didn't get a smooth run in that race and has possibilities if he gets a good pace back at this trip.

100/30

2nd

11

(6)

3rd Jun 2025

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Snooze Lane

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sarah Hollinshead

All four wins have come over 8.6f/9.5f here and now 7lb lower than when twice runner-up over 7f at this venue last October; his last four efforts raise serious doubts over his ability to capitalise, though.

8/1

2nd

11

(6)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Snooze Lane

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sarah Hollinshead

All four wins have come over 8.6f/9.5f here and now 7lb lower than when twice runner-up over 7f at this venue last October; his last four efforts raise serious doubts over his ability to capitalise, though.

8/1

Form: 8-2717

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the tenth attempt when scoring at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) 18 days ago but she's finished a well-held seventh in both runs either side of that; had a penalty last time and is 3lb lower here but she comes with risks attached back up in trip.
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9th

4

(2)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Ffos Las

Glencalvie

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Two 1m wins in spring 2024, on AW and at Yarmouth (good to firm), but most of her efforts for this yard have been ordinary and she hasn't been in remotely good form on her last two starts.

6/1

4th

4

(5)

22nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ffos Las

Glencalvie

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

A dual 1m winner in 2024 but she's yet to hit top form this term, beating only one in 1m handicap at Chepstow 40 days ago; others are preferred.

15/2

10th

8

(3)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:20 Chepstow

Glencalvie

8st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Adrian Wintle

None too consistent but she's slipped to a basement mark and there was more encouragement to be gleaned when a close fourth at Nottingham last month (first-time cheekpieces, retained); 11lb lower than for her Yarmouth win 13 months ago so needs a second look.

7/1

16/1

Form: 8804-0

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Won at Chelmsford (7f, AW) on his debut in November 2020 but he's 0-11 since and has finished tailed off in six of his last seven starts; has dropped a long way in the weights and he ran well on his penultimate run but he was beaten 38l at Newcastle last time; opposable.
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8th

8

(4)

7th Mar 2024

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Maraakiz

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

Tongue tied and not disgraced when sixth of nine in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap 17 days ago; cheekpieces go on now but it's still 12 outings since his sole success.

7/1

6th

9

(8)

19th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maraakiz

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

Won at Chelmsford (7f, AW) on his debut in November 2020 but he's 0-11 since and has finished tailed off in six of his last seven starts; has dropped a long way in the weights and he ran well on his penultimate run but he was beaten 38l at Newcastle last time; opposable.

16/1

11th

5

(1)

4th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Maraakiz

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ewan Whillans

Chelmsford winner for William Haggas as a 2yo who showed little after returning from a mammoth absence last July, but much better when beaten just over a length into fourth of 12 at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) four weeks ago; major player if building on that from the same mark.

6/1

7/1

Form: 14-519 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Two wins over C&D since a visor went on in December but he was laboured at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) last time; remains feasibly treated on his old form but he needs to bounce back after that last run.
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6th

7

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Distinction

9st 2lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Kept to a track that suits as his form at Pontefract features wins in 2024/2025 and a resurgent effort (close third) in latest start; faces some unexposed types among his younger rivals but holds a solid chance.

5/1

3rd

10

(9)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Distinction

8st 9lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Conditions no problem and he has slipped back down the weights but this year's efforts leave him with a point to prove.

20/1

8th

9

(4)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:17 Ripon

Distinction

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

Nine career wins but operating below his best for some time; best watched.

16/1

40/1

Form: 40750-

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent maiden; finished a close fifth at a massive price here (8.6f) in December but she failed to back that up on her return visit five days later; has had a break since then but she's now 0-8 and others are more convincing.
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8th

3

(1)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Ciara Storm

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

22-race maiden who failed to beat a rival home following a two-month break at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) 15 days ago; others preferred.

66/1

8

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Ciara Storm

9st 0lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Exposed maiden; neither run back from her summer break points to her being the answer this time.

33/1

8

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Ciara Storm

9st 0lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Exposed maiden; neither run back from her summer break points to her being the answer this time.

33/1

12/1

Form: 909-35 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with 28-1 third over C&D last month but he failed to back that up at Newcastle last Saturday and is now 0-11 since his last win ten months ago; down the list.
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9th

8

(7)

19th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nine Elms

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Kevin Frost

Returned to form with 28-1 third over C&D last month but he failed to back that up at Newcastle last Saturday and is now 0-11 since his last win ten months ago; down the list.

12/1

5th

6

(6)

10th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Nine Elms

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Kevin Frost

28-1, returned to form when third of 11 in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap 12 days ago; he needs to back it up now.

8/1

3rd

2

(8)

29th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nine Elms

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Kevin Frost

Scored twice over C&D in 2021; 0-8 for current stable and form tailed off towards the end of his 2023 campaign; others preferred.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £7.80
Straight Forecast £7.44
Tricast £48.06
Trifecta £59.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Harbour Vision

The Times:

Snooze Lane

Daily Mail:

Glencalvie

NEWMARKET:

Malacanne

Telegraph:

Distinction

POSTDATA:

Mr Trick

The Star:

Glencalvie

Daily Mirror:

Snooze Lane

The Sun:

Snooze Lane

RP RATINGS:

Harbour Vision

The Guardian:

Harbour Vision

D Express:

Harbour Vision

Daily Record:

Harbour Vision