October 19 / 19.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.00

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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.80
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 525264 CD

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins early this year, including here (1-1 on the track), and he's now 1lb lower than when going close at Lingfield in March; possibilities if ready to do himself justice after two months off.
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6th

2

(1)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tribal Wisdom

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

4-8 at Wolverhampton and never ideally positioned in a slowly run race here 17 days ago; never ruled out around here.

12/1

5th

4

(5)

13th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tribal Wisdom

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest Newcastle run and he had bumped into a progressive one at Southwell beforehand; this C&D winner has the assistance of Billy Loughnane in the saddle today; contender.

7/2

6th

6

(8)

6th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 4

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tribal Wisdom

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ian Williams

Had a good spell in late 2025, winning three Tapeta handicaps at around this trip; good second to a well-handicapped opponent at Southwell last week; one to take seriously.

9/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 152447 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won at Newbury (1m2f) in July and has made the frame three times since, but he was disappointing on heavy ground at Epsom three weeks ago; 0-3 on AW; needs to bounce back.
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9th

5

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Fast Steps

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rod Millman

His last win was two years ago but he's been placed in all three runs this season including close calls over C&D (good to firm) and at Ffos Las (1m2f, good); remains well handicapped on his old form and he should make another bold bid.

3/1

2nd

5

(8)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Ffos Las

Fast Steps

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Losing run is mounting up but on a good mark and placed in his last two races (1m2f); goes on all ground; hard to rule out.

4/1

3rd

9

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Fast Steps

9st 1lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Rod Millman

C&D winner whose losing run is up to 17 but he had dropped 14lb below his last winning mark when beaten less than a length into third of seven here four weeks ago; respected if building on that.

11/2

9/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 111724

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; completed hat-trick in 1m handicaps in the summer, and ran creditably again when fourth of eight over 1m2f at Sandown last month; just as effective on AW; should give another good account of himself.
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3rd

4

(4)

19th Oct 2024

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1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Salamanca Lad

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Front-runner; completed hat-trick in 1m handicaps in the summer, and ran creditably again when fourth of eight over 1m2f at Sandown last month; just as effective on AW; should give another good account of himself.

9/2

4th

2

(2)

18th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:25 Sandown

Salamanca Lad

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Front-runner; completed a hat-trick in 1m handicaps this summer, the last leg at this track; disappointing at Haydock next time but better than ever when beaten a head at Southwell (1m, AW) 16 days later; all his improvement has been at 1m, having tried 1m2f twice in the spring before he was tongue tied, so this step back up in trip asks the key question.

4/1

2nd

2

(9)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Salamanca Lad

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Completed a hat-trick in 1m handicaps this summer but he came up short in his bid for a four-timer at Haydock 16 days ago; promise in one C&D run in March; another career best required to win.

6/1

Form: 950066 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on his best form, 6lb lower than for last win; recent efforts have been below par, although he wasn't disgraced over 8.6f here last time; just as effective over this distance and Connor Planas takes off a handy 3lb; dangerous to dismiss.
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7th

12

(9)

30th Mar 2026

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1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ernies Valentine

8st 10lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: Ross Burdon

Seven wins on the AW; consistent in the main and ran okay over the 8.6f here ten days ago, leaving the impression that this longer trip is worth another go.

14/1

4th

3

(5)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ernies Valentine

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Seven times an AW winner, twice over C&D; back to his last winning mark and Jack Mitchell takes over from a 7lb claimer; one to take seriously.

4/1

8th

8

(1)

10th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Ernies Valentine

9st 7lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: Ross Burdon

Reliable sort who comes here on the back of a solid fifth of 12 in 7f handicap here 18 days ago; he ought to be in the shake-up once more.

5/1

Form: 4-4006

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come on the AW and he shaped with some promise after a spell hurdling when sixth of 13 at Kempton (1m3f) last month; 3lb lower today; impossible to dismiss.
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3rd

1

(4)

12th May 2026

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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

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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

OUR TIP

Form: -11529 CD

Last run: 92 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in March and followed up at Chelmsford; folded tamely at Newmarket in the summer but has had three months off since; not without a chance if ready to roll after the break.
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2nd

5

(6)

31st Oct 2024

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1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Rocket Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

raced in second, outpaced over 2f out, lost second over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, went second again towards finish

5/1

2nd

5

(6)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Rocket Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

raced in second, outpaced over 2f out, lost second over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, went second again towards finish

5/1

6th

3

(5)

19th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rocket Warrior

9st 10lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Marco Botti

C&D winner in March and followed up at Chelmsford; folded tamely at Newmarket in the summer but has had three months off since; not without a chance if ready to roll after the break.

9/1

33/1

Form: 613140 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has had a good season on turf, winning four times (7f-8.5f), but he seems to have gone off the boil and was well held here three weeks ago; others appeal more.
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5

(3)

24th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

15:00 Brighton

Local Bay

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tony Carroll

3-13 here, taking advantage of a favourable mark when successful at this track (1m, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) this month; only 2lb higher and still well treated on last summer's form; player.

7/2

1st

4

(3)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:45 Brighton

Local Bay

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Four wins last summer, latterly off a 7lb higher mark, and has come back to form round here lately; often blows the start and can pull hard, while it's late in the day to be trying headgear for the first time, but he remains quite capable if things fall right.

2/1

Form: 872324 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has been knocking at the door for a while on turf, fourth of ten at Redcar (1m2f) three weeks ago; quite interesting back on AW (a win on this course and a second from just two outings); one to consider.
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10

(9)

28th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:05 Curragh

Secret World

9st 6lb

J: Christine Worrell

T: Gerard O’Leary

Pulled up after a very slow start at Leopardstown last month but was only beaten roughly 2l on her yard debut/seasonal return at Navan in April and was well backed that day; not ruled out.

7/1

2

(3)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:48 Leopardstown

Secret World

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Gerard O’Leary

AW winner yet to score on turf but has gone close on multiple occasions; carried head high when beaten 1.75l by Hurricane Helen latest on stable debut at Navan (1m2f, good) after 171 days off; up 4lb for that but should strip fitter and could turn that form around with cheekpieces applied; claims.

4/1

2

(3)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:48 Leopardstown

Secret World

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Gerard O’Leary

AW winner yet to score on turf but has gone close on multiple occasions; carried head high when beaten 1.75l by Hurricane Helen latest on stable debut at Navan (1m2f, good) after 171 days off; up 4lb for that but should strip fitter and could turn that form around with cheekpieces applied; claims.

4/1

Form: 152324 CD

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Consistent type who won twice in January, including over C&D, and has held his form well since, fourth at Chelmsford when last seen in August; has run well when fresh, so another creditable effort is on the cards.
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4th

1

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:15 Yarmouth

Charlies Choice

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Won three handicaps at Lingfield (1m4f-1m5f, AW) this winter; never a threat when fourth back on turf at Windsor last month; others hold stronger claims.

14/1

4th

6

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Charlies Choice

9st 2lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

All eight wins have been on AW but he's lost his way with heavy defeats at Newcastle (12.4f, Tapeta) and Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) in last two runs; still lightly raced on turf but he needs a major revival back in this sphere.

20/1

11th

2

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Charlies Choice

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Three-time winner over 1m4f/1m5f here and Taryn Langley gets on well with him, but he has never attempted this far before and he must put an uncharacteristically poor effort at Newcastle 13 days ago behind him.

16/1

12/1

Form: 687066 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Kept busy this year, winning six times in the early months, including over C&D; falling in the weights again but that's because recent efforts have been subdued, and he was no threat behind Visibility here ten days ago.
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3

(4)

13th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Destinado

9st 10lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

Prolific last year, whereas his only win this season was in March; below par twice on turf since a respectable third on AW at Southwell (1m6f) in July but is well handicapped again.

7/2

9

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Destinado

10st 13lb

J: Miss Teagan Padgett

T: James Owen

Prolific last year, whereas his only win this season was in March; ran respectably penultimate start (AW) but not well enough in his other recent races and his record for amateur rider is discouraging; his three turf wins have all been on soft or good to soft.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £71.40
Straight Forecast £59.59
Tricast £300.86
Trifecta £352.90

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Rocket Warrior

SPOTLIGHT:

Ernie's Valentine

POSTDATA:

Visibility

The Times:

Tribal Wisdom

The Sun:

Secret World

TOPSPEED:

Charlie's Choice

The Star:

Polling Day

Telegraph:

Rocket Warrior

Daily Mail:

Rocket Warrior

D Express:

Tribal Wisdom

RP RATINGS:

Ernie's Valentine

The Guardian:

Ernie's Valentine

Daily Mirror:

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Daily Record:

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