December 27 / 16.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.00

Standard

Extra Winnings With BetUK Acca Club Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 6
  • 35 runners
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Extra Winnings With BetUK Acca Club Handicap

Runners: 35 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

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3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 301111 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
He's really upped his game in recent weeks and he was recording a four-timer when cosily seeing off six rivals over C&D last week (front pair clear); has a 6lb penalty to shoulder and he's also drawn widest but this is a drop in class and he's a strong contender.
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7th

2

(10)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Sky

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

Seven-time AW winner and his last success was over 6f here last October; now 2lb lower than for that win but has a mixed record since and was never involved at Wolverhampton last Monday; comes with risks attached and he needs to raise his game back up in trip; cheekpieces reapplied.

9/1

5th

9

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havana Sky

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ed Dunlop

Enjoyed a purple patch in 2024 when winning six times; landed his third win over C&D last August off this mark; handicapper has given him a chance after two defeats last month; should run well.

10/1

16th

11

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Havana Sky

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

Prolific AW winner and has a fast-ground turf success to his name too; on a winning mark but others may have his measure this time.

12/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 782071 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Back to form with a bang when easily winning a 6f handicap at Chelmsford last week (for today's rider); 1lb well in under the 6lb penalty; has won over C&D; solid claims.
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3rd

5

(2)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:08 Bath

Southbank

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Chris Gordon

Authoritative win over C&D on first start for Chris Gordon last May and plenty went wrong when bidding to win that race again two starts ago (surely would have been heavily involved with a clear run); beaten into second at even-money on AW next time but the winner rather stole it; shortlisted.

5/2

2nd

2

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Southbank

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Chris Gordon

Nothing wrong with his C&D second a month ago and was unlucky back on turf last time (same Bath handicap he won last season), when hitting plenty of traffic; will rightly be popular.

3/1

6th

2

(6)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:03 Bath

Southbank

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Chris Gordon

Won this race (firm) last year and he scored off 1lb lower at Kempton in the autumn; has remained in good form on AW this year and he chased home an improver at Lingfield (6f) last month; should get a good pace back on turf and he's a big player back at this track.

4/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 121076 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won minor handicaps at Lingfield (6f, AW) and C&D in September; unplaced in three runs since but still looked in form when prominently ridden over 7f at Kempton last month; return to this trip should suit.
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3

(10)

24th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shamardia

9st 8lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Ismail Mohammed

Both wins were in September including over C&D; mixed form since her last success but was a clear second at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) last time and has claims if she can back that up off an unchanged mark.

9/1

2nd

4

(7)

8th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Shamardia

9st 8lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Ismail Mohammed

Both wins over 6f on the AW last September; had dropped 1lb below her last winning mark when a close fourth of 11 at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta; first-time cheepieces) 11 days ago, but her stamina for this far remains unproven.

10/1

Form: 8-4726

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Promising second at Yarmouth on his handicap debut in October (6f, soft); failed to back it up at Nottingham eight days later (5f, soft) and sold the following day for 9,000gns; been gelded; still has potential but he starts out for his new yard in a fair race for the grade.
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6th

11

(6)

1st Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Collusion

9st 5lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: Dylan Cunha

Campaigned mainly at 6f; form has dipped sharply in two Class 5 contests since completing a Class 6 AW hat-trick; has enough to prove over this new trip.

20/1

8th

7

(9)

14th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Leicester

Collusion

9st 8lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: Dylan Cunha

Looked on the up when completing his hat-trick at Kempton (6f) in March but he came in last of seven at Wolverhampton (6f) 11 days ago; he's the sort to bounce back though.

10/1

7th

3

(4)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Collusion

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Dylan Cunha

In fine form earlier in year with three wins, two of them over C&D; returns from 69 days off from a 3lb higher mark, but he looks progressive and shortlisted in his bid for the four-timer.

11/4

Form: 504863

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden but he's shown some promise this winter, beaten under 2l over 5f here 18 days ago; dropped another pound since and capable of winning a minor handicap; perhaps not this one from a wide stall though.
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2nd

3

(3)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

20:10 Brighton

State Of Madness

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Not had a lot of luck with one thing and another lately and won't mind going back up to an easy 7f as he bids to take his course record to 3-3; higher in the weights than when twice winning easily here for Tom Clover last backend but he's respected.

4/1

5th

5

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

State Of Madness

9st 8lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Mark Loughnane

Enjoyed a revival for Charlie Clover between October 2025 and February this year, winning three times; not so good in four runs for current yard but he is slipping back down the weights.

16/1

4th

10

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

State Of Madness

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Mark Loughnane

Three 6f wins towards the end of last year (including on good to soft/good to firm); took a step back in the right direction when third of seven at Southwell (7f, AW) last time and may be able to build on that run today; each-way possibilities.

14/1

Form: 654652 CD

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Ended his turf campaign with a good second at Bath (5f, soft; goes well at that track); has a C&D win on his record and a good apprentice has been booked for his return to AW; one to consider.
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12th

12

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:44 Bellewstown

Apache Star

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: E D Delany

Three-time winner in the UK; some promise in Platino Bianco's race last week for all that he was only tenth.

10/1

10th

19

(12)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Apache Star

8st 11lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: E D Delany

All three wins came when trained in UK; has been below form for this yard and has to stage a revival even from a dropping mark.

33/1

9th

13

(14)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Apache Star

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: E D Delany

Won twice over 5.5f at Bath in 2023 but has come up dry since; no show in three starts for this stable but handicapper relenting and Colin Keane is 2-9 for this yard.

18/1

Form: 482162 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f handicap at Chepstow in August; better form when second over C&D last month; up 2lb and he'll need another personal best but that's not out of the question given his profile.
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5th

8

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Chepstow

Outer Edge

8st 5lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Christopher Mason

C&D winner; shaped quite nicely at Windsor on his seasonal return but he failed to build on it at Ffos Las 17 days ago; others appeal more for the win.

8/1

4th

1

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Ffos Las

Outer Edge

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Went close second time out as a 3yo and won on his second start last season, which bodes well off the back of a pleasing Windsor comeback five weeks ago; needs considering at this lower level off a career-low mark.

6/1

5th

16

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Outer Edge

8st 11lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Well held first time out in his three previous seasons; resumes on a winning mark but this race looks too competitive after his seven months off.

25/1

Form: 213567 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
The winner of four 6f handicaps this year, one of them here; only seventh here last month but she had a miserable run up the home straight and is better than that suggests; others still appeal more for win purposes.
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2nd

2

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

14:40 Chepstow

Savannah Smiles

9st 13lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Back on the up following a wind op in May, placed at Bath and over C&D before making all in a small-field handicap at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago; a 4lb rise asks more of her but she should give another good account; stable also run So Smart.

100/30

1st

1

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Lingfield

Savannah Smiles

9st 12lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Grace Harris

Well suited by undulating tracks and has come back to form since undergoing wind surgery; now 3lb below her last winning mark and Harry Vigors has plenty of experience for 5lb in this company; down in class and it's hard to find any negatives.

2/1

3rd

4

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

15:30 Chepstow

Savannah Smiles

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Grace Harris

A few near-misses to go with her C&D win and she bounced back last time from a string of poor efforts on her first start since undergoing wind surgery; on a fair mark if she builds on that.

6/1

Form: 910554 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won four on Polytrack in September/October; not beaten far over 5f here 13 days ago but others look more appealing today.
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3rd

6

(9)

18th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Lion Ring

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Andrew J Martin

Seven-time AW winner who was a creditable third in classified event at Wolverhampton (5f) two weeks ago; this step back up in trip is no problem but he's 0-17 on turf and was tailed off at Doncaster on his penultimate run.

12/1

3rd

6

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lion Ring

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Andrew J Martin

Dual course winner early in the year for 5lb claimer Ryan Kavanagh, and will be happier back on the AW and down from 7f; would have been better off with all bar one were this a handicap, however.

16/1

16th

14

(16)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Lion Ring

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Andrew J Martin

Won two classified events at Wolverhampton (5f/6f) this year but he's not made an impact in last three runs; this step back up to 7f is no problem but he needs to find more to get back on the scoresheet.

25/1

Form: 960048 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won three 6f AW handicaps in the first half of 2024, the latest of them off a 2lb higher mark; not at his best in two runs back from a three-month break this winter but foolish to discount.
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8th

3

(1)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:02 Yarmouth

El Hibri

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Ian Williams

Multiple 6f AW winner who is 0-16 on turf, where his better efforts have been on slow ground; AW form has tailed off recently and he looks in need of a revivial if he's to break his turf duck.

10/1

12

(7)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Chelmsford (AW)

El Hibri

9st 1lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Ian Williams

Four wins on AW over 6f, including here; two solid seconds at Kempton this year and his last run there (over 7f) can be forgiven; remains favourably treated.

10/1

12

(7)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Chelmsford (AW)

El Hibri

9st 1lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Ian Williams

Four wins on AW over 6f, including here; two solid seconds at Kempton this year and his last run there (over 7f) can be forgiven; remains favourably treated.

10/1

Form: 266358

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
5f turf win in May remains her only success from 18 attempts; two AW runs this autumn leave her with a bit to prove.
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8th

7

(7)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Its Showtime

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Conrad Allen

Habitual slow starter who has one win from 33 starts; beaten a neck at Lingfield (5f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) last month but he's failed to beat a rival home in two outings since; others preferred.

18/1

8th

7

(8)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:38 Lingfield (AW)

Its Showtime

9st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Conrad Allen

Not one to rely on and she was very slowly away when last of 12 in 5f Southwell handicap 17 days ago; she's very hard to make a case for.

14/1

2nd

1

(2)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Its Showtime

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Conrad Allen

Huge chance on this year's best form, notably a C&D second off 7lb higher in February; refused to race at Yarmouth on her penultimate start though and that, allied to a modest effort at Chelmsford two weeks ago, leaves her with too much to prove for comfort.

7/1

Form: 447408

Last run: 123 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two turf runs for this yard; goes without headgear after four months off; vulnerable.
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8th

9

(1)

14th May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Himawari

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Bits of form on AW this winter; still a maiden but she ran one good race on fast ground for her former trainer; not a solid option.

33/1

8th

9

(1)

14th May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Himawari

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Bits of form on AW this winter; still a maiden but she ran one good race on fast ground for her former trainer; not a solid option.

33/1

10th

5

(1)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Himawari

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Grace Harris

dwelt start

25/1

Form: 978915 CD BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
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1st

2

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Walking On Clouds

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Nine-time winner, the latest a comfortable success in a 6f handicap at Lingfield (AW) last month; his subsequent defeat on soft turf is easy to forgive; high on the list.

11/4

7th

5

(7)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:53 Yarmouth

Walking On Clouds

9st 5lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Last 23 starts have come on the AW and he is 4lb well in under a penalty for his emphatic success in refitted blinkers at Lingfield (6f) ten days ago; he has won twice on turf, though, so the change in surface shouldn't be an issue; major player.

13/8

1st

5

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Walking On Clouds

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Chelsea Banham

Missed a chunk of last year and has slid to a competitive mark for his current yard; just behind Southbank over C&D a month ago and is one to consider back in headgear (second-time blinkers).

5/1

Form: 311415 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

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2nd

7

(4)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tomorrow Day

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Usher

Four wins, two seconds and two thirds to his name from ten runs over C&D and bounced back to form 18 days ago (7f, Polytrack) on his first start since undergoing a second round of wind surgery; on a very attractive mark if building on that.

5/2

2nd

8

(9)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Tomorrow Day

8st 13lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Mark Usher

All five wins have been on AW at Newcastle; has been below his best of late and has had his second bout of wind surgery since his last run; hard to fancy.

16/1

Form: 471949 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

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11th

6

(1)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

McCauleys Tavern

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Well treated on the pick of his form, the latest when second of eight off 7lb higher at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) in January, but not matched that form since and is just 2-32.

12/1

4

(8)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

McCauleys Tavern

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

None too consistent but both his wins have come over C&D and he does seem well suited by the track; on a good mark back from four months off and a big run would be no surprise, for all his propensity to miss the break is a nagging concern.

9/2

8

(1)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:22 Nottingham

McCauleys Tavern

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Appleby

0-15 on turf; runner-up off 4lb higher at Kempton (6f, AW) in January but he was comfortably held over C&D in a 0-58 36 days ago; others preferred.

20/1

Form: 662943 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

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10th

9

(8)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Brunel Charm

9st 6lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Charlie Wallis

Five-time AW winner (6f/7f), who scored at Kempton in January and at Chelmsford in March; no joy in last four runs but he's had another wind operation and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid on this return to AW.

12/1

5th

8

(10)

4th Aug 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Lingfield

Brunel Charm

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Wallis

Has only ever placed once on turf, that coming over C&D (good to firm) a year ago, and isn't as good as on the AW but he is handicapped accordingly; didn't look to have any excuses here six weeks ago and today's slower ground may not be optimal.

6/1

4

(4)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Lingfield

Brunel Charm

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Wallis

Two front-running wins on Polytrack earlier in the year and ran as well as could have been expected in better company last time; currently rated a stone lower on turf (for a good reason) but did go close over C&D last July off a 4lb lower mark.

10/1

Form: 995983 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 59

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1st

3

(1)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Stone Of Destiny

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

held up in rear, headway against near rail over 1f out, ridden and led narrowly final 110yds, just did enough

9/1

1st

3

(1)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Stone Of Destiny

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Only one win since landing the 2022 Portland; reached the frame twice over C&D around the turn of the year but only 4l fifth last time.

9/1

Form: -51370

Last run: 191 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

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6th

2

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Sams Hope

9st 12lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Martin Dunne

Five AW wins since last September (6f/5f) and beaten only about 4l when ninth of 17 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) two months ago, when last seen; this is less competitive and she could be involved.

15/2

9th

16

(12)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Sams Hope

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Martin Dunne

The winner of five AW handicaps (5f-6f) since September for her new stable; 6lb higher than for the latest of them and others appeal as being better treated.

25/1

7th

3

(4)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sams Hope

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Martin Dunne

Had a tremendous spell for new yard between September and January, winning five at 6f (two here) or 5f; her handicap mark has taken a battering but a recent second at Southwell suggests she's not weighted out of it; Ryan Kavanagh 2-2 on her and she can be thereabouts again.

5/1

Form: 764279 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(3)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Art Fantastique

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Usher

Hindered by slow starts this year for new stable, taking AW record to 0-8; however, has possibilities off current mark provided he's helped by first-time blinkers.

7/1

7th

2

(5)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

11:35 Lingfield (AW)

Art Fantastique

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Mark Usher

slowly away, in rear

8/1

7th

2

(5)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

11:35 Lingfield (AW)

Art Fantastique

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Mark Usher

slowly away, in rear

8/1

Form: 158719 D

Last run: 186 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Sir Benedict

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

All five turf wins have been gained on galloping sprint courses, and he's netted a neck second (off 64) and a win in handicaps from two C&D starts; yet to pick up a classified in nine attempts, however, and not an unlucky loser in one at Southwell latest despite running short of room.

3/1

6th

7

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Sir Benedict

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Multiple 5f/6f winner; has made a promising start to life with Ben Haslam this season, set a lot to do when fourth of nine in 5.5f Wetherby handicap two weeks ago; drops back into classified company now and this C&D scorer merits serious consideration.

5/2

4th

9

(8)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:15 Wetherby

Sir Benedict

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

No longer the force of old but has performed well on all four starts since joining Ben Haslam in March, most recently when keeping-on third at Musselburgh (5f, good) a fortnight ago; big player if this race is run to suit usual come-from-behind tactics.

9/2

Form: 742461 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(8)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:08 Bath

Sisters In The Sky

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Grace Harris

Landed this race off 7lb higher last year; couldn't get involved over the bare 5f here 18 days ago but his two previous runs over this slightly longer trip were encouraging; likely there or thereabouts.

7/1

9th

10

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Sisters In The Sky

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Grace Harris

C&D winner who comes here in decent nick, fourth of nine in 5.7f classified event here eight days ago; not out of things back in handicap company.

12/1

4th

6

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:50 Bath

Sisters In The Sky

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Last three turf wins came on this track, on extremes of going; went quiet on the AW earlier in the year but he came from a long way back to take a late third over C&D in May and has better claims than most.

3/1

Form: 445734 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(1)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:00 Doncaster

Heartrate

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

Campaigned on AW since November, winning once; hasn't scored on turf since 2023 but is 8lb lower than last appearance in this sphere; attractively handicapped.

10/1

6th

9

(1)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heartrate

9st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

midfield

12/1

6th

9

(1)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heartrate

9st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

midfield

12/1

Form: 095068 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(8)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buraback

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Derek Shaw

Conditions to suit and he ran well in defeat at Chelmsford (5f) in February/March; didn't run badly in a stronger C&D handicap last week and he can feature prominently back into 0-55 company.

6/1

7th

10

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buraback

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Finished a solid second at Chelmsford (5f Class 6) on his last two starts and his turn looks near; back up in grade but receives weight all round and remains favourably treated on plenty of form; not dismissed.

7/1

Form: 825233 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:38 Ripon

Fircombe Hall

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Only one of his ten wins has been on turf (record of 1-27); beaten less than 2l when fifth of 12 at Redcar on most recent turf run, but poor effort back on AW next time; others preferred.

8/1

9th

11

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fircombe Hall

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Philip Kirby

C&D win was sole 7f success among eight others over 6f; however, he stayed on well and only just failed to get up over Newcastle's stiff 6f in April so a good run isn't impossible in first 7f run since March 2025.

12/1

5th

5

(9)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Fircombe Hall

10st 11lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

Has been running well on the AW but that's more his thing, the scene of nine of his ten wins; could still have a part to play.

5/1

Form: 981945 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

12

(3)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Supernova Steps

8st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: David Loughnane

Only 1-19 but the win came over C&D in late 2024 and recent respectable runs have been over 8.6f/7f (in an eyeshield latterly); could have a say with Jack Dace taking off 5lb.

10/1

10th

9

(16)

21st Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:30 Yarmouth

Supernova Steps

8st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: David Loughnane

Sole win from 15 runs came on Tapeta at Southwell (6f) last November; a bit below peak form when last in action in July, third of five in a modest five-runner Class 6 handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to soft; 9-2).

25/1

7

(7)

23rd Jul 2025

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

18:20 Doncaster

Supernova Steps

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Sole win came at Southwell (6f, AW) in November; ran below market expectations when fourth in a Brighton classified (6f, good to firm; 7-4) last time but she had excuses (saddle slipped and was struck into); worst two runs came on testing ground but they were at 1m.

9/2

Form: 512454 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(4)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Street Life

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Patrick Morris

Won twice on AW this winter, including C&D, and he is now 2lb lower than for the second win; has gone quiet more recently though and could prove vulnerable for win purposes once again.

12/1

6th

7

(7)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Street Life

9st 5lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Patrick Morris

Veteran who was recording the 14th win of his career when scoring off this mark over C&D in January; short of his best on his last four starts but the ability is there if his new rider can coax it out of him.

16/1

11th

10

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Street Life

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Patrick Morris

Five-time course winner but finished behind Irish Dancer and Woodhay Whisper here last time, with no obvious excuses.

14/1

Form: 849606 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(2)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Lisa Williamson

18 months since his last win but he is fully effective over C&D and he ran well for third here when last seen in January; this might not be the time to catch him.

16/1

3rd

9

(6)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Lisa Williamson

All ten wins have been on AW including five at this track; runner-up off 2lb higher over C&D in September but it has been tough going since and others look safer.

33/1

4th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Lisa Williamson

Better at 6f these days and can be given a pass for his latest Southwell run (5f); second over C&D on his penultimate start and he is one to consider at this level.

12/1

Form: 806896

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(4)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sacred Melody

9st 0lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Ruth Carr

Unplaced in all 14 starts and she beat only one rival at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last time; opposable.

33/1

9th

9

(8)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Sacred Melody

9st 3lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Ruth Carr

dwelt start, pulled hard, midfield

33/1

9th

9

(8)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Sacred Melody

9st 3lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Ruth Carr

dwelt start, pulled hard, midfield

33/1

Form: 527836

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(7)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Midnight Flame

8st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Joe Ponting

34-race maiden who has flattered to deceive on occasions; returning to 1m (attempted once in 2023) not the obvious answer.

20/1

7th

9

(7)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Midnight Flame

8st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Joe Ponting

34-race maiden who has flattered to deceive on occasions; returning to 1m (attempted once in 2023) not the obvious answer.

20/1

7th

10

(3)

14th May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Midnight Flame

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Joe Ponting

Has shown enough to think she could win races, but she's currently 0-33 and she didn't really threaten behind Banana here on her reappearance nine days ago (5f, firm); the extra distance should help, as may a change of headgear, but others appeal more for win purposes.

12/1

Form: 798497 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(6)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Back Tomorrow

9st 3lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

0-17 since completing a hat-trick over C&D early last year and recent form has been patchy; has dropped to a favourable mark, but others are still more compelling.

16/1

10th

11

(4)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Back Tomorrow

8st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Completed a Wolverhampton hat-trick around this time last year and returned to form with a close fourth there 16 days ago despite a slow start and hitting some traffic; has won twice here so needs considering.

16/1

11th

13

(2)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Back Tomorrow

9st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Completed a Wolverhampton hat-trick in January; has achieved little at Newcastle in two starts since returned to AW; others preferred.

33/1

Form: 735053

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

18:45 Chepstow

Banana

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Often front-runner; won twice last year, including over this C&D on good to firm; disappointed on heavy ground eight months ago and not seen since.

7/1

10th

10

(8)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:25 Bath

Banana

8st 10lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

C&D winner who was a close second at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) 19 days ago; remains feasibly treated off 2lb higher but almost all of her turf runs have been on good or quicker and this return to soft ground is a concern.

11/2

10

(8)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:25 Bath

Banana

8st 10lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

C&D winner who was a close second at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) 19 days ago; remains feasibly treated off 2lb higher but almost all of her turf runs have been on good or quicker and this return to soft ground is a concern.

11/2

Form: 934938

Last run: 106 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(5)

1st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Parsons Meadow

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Has frame possibilities on bits of form but remains an inconsistent maiden; others are more persuasive.

25/1

8th

8

(1)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Parsons Meadow

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

dwelt start, in rear

14/1

8th

8

(1)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Parsons Meadow

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

dwelt start, in rear

14/1

Form: 458790

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

13

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Lil Wade

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

This is only his third race on turf but he finished last and second last in the others; none of his 2025 or 2026 form reads well enough and his 0-33 overall record is probably the bottom line.

66/1

8th

9

(7)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Lil Wade

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Scott Dixon

Poor maiden who's done most racing in sprints and not looked to see it out in a handful of starts over this trip; two poor efforts this spring leave him hard to recommend.

50/1

13th

16

(16)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Lil Wade

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Good runs have been few and far between since his Wolverhampton second in September 2024; easy enough to swerve.

50/1

Form: 650884 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(6)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Revolucion

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Grace Harris

dwelt start, in rear

25/1

8th

8

(6)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Revolucion

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Grace Harris

dwelt start, in rear

25/1

9th

9

(5)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Kempton (AW)

Revolucion

8st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

Poor strike-rate; ran okay at Lingfield on his penultimate start but efforts either side of it suggest he's vulnerable.

33/1

Form: 058068 C

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(4)

3rd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Next Second

8st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Ruth Carr

All four wins have come over 5f here and it was at that distance that she went close to springing a shock here last month; failed to back it up two weeks ago and she has been unplaced in all eight 6f runs.

33/1

9th

9

(4)

3rd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Next Second

8st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Ruth Carr

All four wins have come over 5f here and it was at that distance that she went close to springing a shock here last month; failed to back it up two weeks ago and she has been unplaced in all eight 6f runs.

33/1

7th

9

(3)

20th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Next Second

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

hung right throughout, in touch with leaders

13/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £8.60
Straight Forecast £7.53
Tricast £33.49
Trifecta £34.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Southbank

Daily Mail:

Apache Star

The Times:

Collusion

The Sun:

Havana Sky

Telegraph:

Lion Ring

RP RATINGS:

Southbank

POSTDATA:

Southbank

The Guardian:

Southbank

D Express:

Southbank

Daily Mirror:

Southbank

Daily Record:

Southbank

The Star:

Apache Star