September 30 / 20.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.30

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

Form: 086082 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner at this venue; ran well over C&D last Monday, beating all bar an in-form 3yo who headed the market; this 9yo has a fighting chance off the same mark.
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5th

5

(6)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Course regular; his latest third (8.6f) was a remote one behind an easy winner but it was still a creditable effort; no sign of age denting his enthusiasm and he should make another bold bid.

8/1

3rd

5

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

10st 6lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Scott Dixon

Three wins here in the winter to take his course tally to 11 but he's rather lost the plot since and doesn't often go beyond 7f these days; needs a revival.

33/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 212195 C

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
All wins in 6f/7f events at this course, latterly twice in March of this year; absent since below-par effort in July; goes into unknown territory over the extended 1m.
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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

Standard

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

Standard

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

Form: 551900 CD

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Belatedly regained the winning thread at Lingfield (1m2f, AW; off this mark) in June; badly lost his form in July and needs to rebound markedly on return from break.
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9th

12

(2)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mykonos St John

8st 11lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Three-time winner over C&D including twice in the autumn; 9lb lower than for the most recent, but he will need to improve on recent efforts if he is to take advantage; first-time blinkers replace the usual visor.

25/1

9th

12

(2)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mykonos St John

8st 11lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Three-time winner over C&D including twice in the autumn; 9lb lower than for the most recent, but he will need to improve on recent efforts if he is to take advantage; first-time blinkers replace the usual visor.

25/1

9th

8

(5)

7th Apr 2025

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mykonos St John

9st 2lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Won off 7lb higher here (8.6f) in October, but unplaced in all 12 starts since, including when last of 11 over C&D last month; has lots to prove and he needs a big turnaround.

33/1

Form: 134328 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Disappointing favourite at Bath last time but generally consistent otherwise this year and may rebound, provided he's effective back on AW; most of his form is on turf.
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4th

1

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

18:45 Chepstow

Dappled Light

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Has won on ground ranging from firm to good to soft; won two in a row at Bath (1m) in May/June and he went close at Ffos Las (7.3f) and Chepstow (1m) in his next two runs; still looks on a workable mark and he has a good record at this track.

5/2

2nd

5

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

15:50 Chepstow

Dappled Light

8st 12lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Picked up a couple of Class 6 events at Bath this summer and he wasn't beaten far in his hat-trick bid at Ffos Las (7.3f, good) 16 days ago; another 2lb higher today but this C&D winner should give it another good go.

3/1

Form: 652352

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
3yo maiden who has generally fared better since being gelded; close second, clear of remainder, in 8.5f contest at Beverley last week; effectively ahead of the assessor (likely to go up in the weights once reassessed) and could well go one better.
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10th

2

(3)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:45 Ripon

Inspiring Speeches

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Sara Ender

Completed a low-grade handicap double on turf last summer and has proved consistent in the main this season, latterly on AW; solid claims returned to this sphere.

7/1

4th

4

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Inspiring Speeches

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Both wins came in turf handicaps around this time last year (1m2f/1m4f); has run with credit lately including when fourth of 13 in a 0-60 handicap over C&D five weeks ago; one of the likelier winners.

5/2

Form: 4-807

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Absent for 13 months after his encouraging debut and has failed to repeat that form (5f/6f); combination of new trip and added tongue-tie needs to make a difference.
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9th

3

(11)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Destiny Maker

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Charlie Wallis

Modest maiden who has struggled for his new stable this year; hard to fancy in maiden company.

33/1

9th

3

(11)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Destiny Maker

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Charlie Wallis

Modest maiden who has struggled for his new stable this year; hard to fancy in maiden company.

33/1

4th

2

(1)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

12:58 Bath

Destiny Maker

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Charlie Wallis

Promising fourth last June on sole 2yo start but has struggled on his four outings this season (5f-8.6f) and needs to turn things around with first-time blinkers replacing a hood.

33/1

Form: 545594

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Made the frame here (9.5f) on Friday, bouncing back from a poor effort; losing run is mounting up but he remains attractively treated; defied much higher marks in early 2023.
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2

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:46 Kempton

High Court Judge

12st 0lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: James Owen

Very productive on AW this year and also scored over hurdles in the spring; suffered a heavy defeat on most recent attempt in this sphere but remains well treated judged on Flat form.

7/1

2

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:27 Worcester

High Court Judge

11st 12lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Won a maiden at Huntingdon (2m, good) in May on third hurdle start and scored on the Flat at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) four weeks ago; in view of his Flat ability he has potential off this opening hurdle mark.

100/30

1st

1

(6)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Lingfield (AW)

High Court Judge

10st 2lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: James Owen

Resurgent on AW in early part of this year, winning six times including over C&D; opened hurdling account in May and he had an excuse on slow ground when returned to the Flat at Hamilton in June; now drops back in grade after a break and he needs a close look returned to AW.

15/2

Form: 254346 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner at up to 7f, most recently off 1lb higher here in April; below par returned to Wolverhampton the last twice; something to prove over this new trip.
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8th

7

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Port Noir

9st 3lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Has enjoyed a good year with four wins, two of them over C&D; last two efforts leave her with a bit to prove, though.

14/1

12th

2

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Port Noir

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Hardy mare who landed four races on AW (1m to 9.5f) between February and April; also a previous four-time winner on turf but this is just her second crack at 1m2f on her 111th start; still not discounted.

12/1

7th

4

(5)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Port Noir

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Robert Stephens

9yo who has won four times since February including twice over C&D; held in third when unpenalised at Wolverhampton last time but she wasn't beaten far and that was another creditable effort; should be in the mix again off 3lb higher.

4/1

Form: 094727 C BF

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Best form for current yard when second at this course (9.5f) this month; needs to bounce back from a poor effort (well behind High Court Judge) on Friday; visor applied.
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9

(5)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Storm Asset

10st 10lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

Almost three years since he won and does most racing over shorter; gone well fresh before but pulled hard the only time he's tried this far and will want to settle early back from four months off; refused to enter stalls and withdrawn from last intended start in January (9-1 at the time).

12/1

12

(11)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Storm Asset

9st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Four-time AW winner who had lost his way but bounced back with a narrow defeat on stable debut over 1m2f here a month ago; unraced over quite this far but couldn't rule out.

15/2

2nd

7

(9)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Storm Asset

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Four of his five wins have come on the AW including one here (7f); losing run up to 24 and makes his stable debut after seven months off having changed hands for 1,000gns in February; market should reveal what is expected.

12/1

Form: 876776 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
3yo maiden who met some traffic issues when beaten favourite (finished sixth) over C&D last time, looking a bit better than the bare result; possibilities off reduced mark, granted better luck.
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10

(5)

30th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nancy Rose

9st 0lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Jonathan Portman

3yo maiden who met some traffic issues when beaten favourite (finished sixth) over C&D last time, looking a bit better than the bare result; possibilities off reduced mark, granted better luck.

8/1

6th

4

(7)

7th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nancy Rose

9st 7lb

J: George Rooke

T: Jonathan Portman

Has shown the odd bit of promise but has flattered to deceive; has been running over 6f as well so there are stamina concerns.

12/1

7th

5

(1)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:05 Ffos Las

Nancy Rose

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Not yet fully exposed after only six runs and was forced to race wide throughout when midfield at Kempton (6f, AW) a fortnight ago; another 3lb lower here and features prominently in calculations.

8/1

Form: 734370

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Ran well off a higher mark over C&D in June but poorly (behind Nancy Rose) when returned to this track last time; the latest effort doesn't suggest she's about to open her account.
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11

(7)

30th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Soveraine

8st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Ran well off a higher mark over C&D in June but poorly (behind Nancy Rose) when returned to this track last time; the latest effort doesn't suggest she's about to open her account.

16/1

11th

7

(10)

7th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Soveraine

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

11-race maiden who dropped away at Chelmsford and finished behind La Sonnambula; goes in cheekpieces but the visor didn't do much for her on last two starts.

10/1

7th

12

(12)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Soveraine

9st 1lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Remains winless after ten starts but she's posted some fair efforts on her last few starts and continues to edge down the weights; has been found a weak race this evening and it could be a good opportunity.

13/2

Non-runners

Ash Wednesday

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Inspiring Speeches

RP RATINGS:

Harbour Vision

The Times:

High Court Judge

Telegraph:

Dappled Light

The Guardian:

Inspiring Speeches

D Express:

Inspiring Speeches

The Star:

Inspiring Speeches

POSTDATA:

Harbour Vision

Daily Mail:

Harbour Vision

Daily Mirror:

Harbour Vision

Daily Record:

Harbour Vision