February 11 / 20.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.30

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  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 1m 4f 51y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Sleet

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 395-91 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Took well to first-time blinkers in C&D event ten days ago; back up 5lb for that success and returns to a higher grade (all wins in Class 5) but has possibilities in the retained headgear.
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3rd

2

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 3

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Sax Appeal

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Charlie Johnston

Eight-time AW winner, including thrice at Southwell; close third in the Northumberland Vase at Newcastle last weekend when returned to this sphere; back up 2lb but takes a drop back in grade; solid chance.

7/2

12/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 67/75-

Last run: 187 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Below best in both runs last year and remains a maiden on the Flat (1-1 over hurdles); best watched on return from layoff, unless the market suggests otherwise.
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9

24th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

17:22 Kelso

Gozo

10st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: Andrew Hamilton

A fair hurdles winner (also fair on Flat) for Ben Brookhouse; pulled up on his first two runs for current yard at Catterick and here this year though and he also came in last of eight on the Flat for R Mike Smith three weeks ago; very hard to warm to.

33/1

8th

2

(3)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

17:35 Hamilton

Gozo

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Gormley

T: R Mike Smith

Well handicapped on Flat form for Ben Brookhouse in early part of 2025, but pulled up in two handicap hurdles when owner-trained this year; now in the care of Mike Smith for Flat return; others have much less to prove.

20/1

8

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

16:00 Kelso

Gozo

10st 13lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Andrew Hamilton

Fair Flat racer who won a juvenile event on hurdling debut in 2023 but was not seen again over jumps until pulled up in Catterick handicap on stable debut in January; current ability in this sphere remains hard to gauge.

16/1

15/8

  • Place: £1.50

Form: P/14-2 C BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo who has form figures of 142 since switched to AW, the success in 9.5f maiden at this course; solid effort over 1m6f here last time (emphatic winner has franked the form since); still open to further progress and warrants respect on first attempt at 1m4f.
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5th

1

(7)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Wonder

10st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: James Fanshawe

3-15 on AW (last two wins were at this track) compared to 0-4 on turf; in good form at 1m4f on AW initially this year, including a second under Taryn Langley; there was a dip in April when last seen but it's easy to see him returning in a major role for his in-form yard.

5/1

3rd

5

(5)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Wonder

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: James Fanshawe

Thriving since the cheekpieces went on, scoring at Southwell (1m4f) in February and bettering that form when beaten 1l by Son Of Man over C&D 24 days ago; enjoys a 2lb weights pull now so he's a likely player.

3/1

10/1

Form: 0466-7 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent but sole attempt at Wolverhampton resulted in a win off 4lb higher in 2023; interesting back here, assuming he takes well to first-time cheekpieces.
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11th

12

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 0y

15:15 Listowel

Met Office

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Eoin Doyle

Three-time flat winner showed a little bit more over timber at Tramore (16.5f, good) last time but was still beaten 7.5l into eighth; down 2lb but needs to improve again to be competitive here.

22/1

8th

9

17th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 140y

15:00 Tramore

Met Office

11st 1lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Eoin Doyle

Three-time Flat winner (twice in France, once in Britain) at up to 1m4f; has shown little over hurdles, but can be forgiven his recent run at Cork, failed to recover after being badly hampered four out; may do better.

12/1

8th

11

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 20y

14:30 Cork

Met Office

11st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Eoin Doyle

Three-time Flat winner (twice in France, once in Britain) at up to 1m4f; has shown little over hurdles; first handicap now.

14/1

Form: 5775-7 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Well behind Wonder over 1m6f last time, not beaten entirely by the trip; finished third off 3lb higher in this race last year; place claims if back to that form
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2nd

1

(2)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 4

15:40 Brighton

Lexington Knight

10st 3lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Won this 12 months ago and returns on a hat-trick after another course win (made all) and a success at Salisbury that looked unlikely until he picked up late on; might travel sweeter back at this track and can cope with this mark.

3/1

1st

3

(2)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

19:50 Salisbury

Lexington Knight

9st 7lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Returned from three-month break with front-running win at Brighton (1m4f, good) in May and will be fine on the faster surface here but he's probably not quite as good as he was; younger rivals appeal more.

11/4

1

(3)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

16:05 Brighton

Lexington Knight

9st 9lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Ordinary form on the AW during the winter but he is 5lb lower than when winning over C&D (good to firm) last August; off since February but he's respected back here on this return.

13/2

Form: 7362-8

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Scored on AW for previous yard; best effort for new stable when second off this mark at Kempton (1m4f) on penultimate start; enters calculations on that form.
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2nd

1

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

17:57 Ballinrobe

Crystal Mariner

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Four wins in Britain, best on AW; reached a peak rating of 85 after two Kempton wins last year; not at his best in recent months; however, he is race-fit and the bar is set low for his hurdles debut; interesting.

4/1

4th

2

(5)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Crystal Mariner

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Three wins in 2025, the last two over this trip at Kempton; yet to match that form after three starts this year, though, and didn't find that much after travelling well at Kempton (1m3f) on Monday.

12/1

5th

6

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Crystal Mariner

9st 6lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Not fired in two starts on turf since returning last month but he won twice over C&D last autumn and is just 1lb higher than for his latest success; worth a second look.

12/1

Form: 8692-7 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Mixed results for new stable but posted a solid effort in first-time cheekpieces on penultimate start; could go well in new headgear (switches to blinkers).
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7th

2

(8)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:46 Chepstow

Brodies Boy

10st 0lb

J: George Wood

T: Tony Carroll

Didn't run badly when fourth of nine in an apprentice handicap at Newbury (1m3f, good to firm) on his penultimate start, but is just 1-26 and most of his best form has come on the AW.

7/1

7th

6

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:28 Kempton (AW)

Brodies Boy

9st 5lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Tony Carroll

Sole success came over 1m4f here (for Barry Brennan) in March 2024; in decent nick for his current yard, staying on into fourth of nine at Newbury (1m3f) 15 days ago so not ruled out back up in trip.

9/1

4th

11

(10)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 0y

Class 5

20:35 Newbury

Brodies Boy

8st 11lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

0-20 in handicaps and was behind Grey Fox when last of eight at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) this month; down the pecking order.

20/1

OUR TIP

6/1

Form: 1491-7 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage filly who made all for comfortable success at Southwell (1m4f) in December; rather disappointing there last month but could still have more to offer.
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9

(8)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Alpine Oasis

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Course scorer but she came in a never-dangerous seventh of 12 on her yard debut in 7f handicap here 18 days ago; more is required with cheekpieces removed today.

20/1

7th

4

(4)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:58 Southwell (AW)

Alpine Oasis

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Two wins when trained by Karl Burke (1m/1m4f); posted her best effort for Darryll Holland when fourth of seven (beaten 1l) here over 1m3f last month but she was well beaten at Kempton (1m3f, AW) in first-time cheekpieces (retained) 16 days ago; drops down markedly in trip for her stable debut.

18/1

10th

5

(8)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

15:45 Kempton (AW)

Alpine Oasis

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Darryll Holland

Dual Tapeta winner (1m/1m4f), who gave it a good shot when a close fourth at Southwell (1m3f) four weeks ago; usually races prominently and has possibilities if she can find something extra with cheekpieces added.

12/1

25/1

Form: 73480- D

Last run: 99 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Most of his AW form is at Kempton; difficult task there when last seen and this is a more suitable level; however, something to prove on first run here.
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7th

11

23rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:08 Worcester

Ocean Heights

10st 12lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

A fair 1m4f Flat winner last May; yet to score in this sphere but comes here on the back of a good second of eight to Cawthorne Banker in 2m Uttoxeter handicap 30 days ago; enjoys a 4lb weights pull here so very much one to consider.

8/1

2nd

7

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:40 Uttoxeter

Ocean Heights

11st 1lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

A fair 1m4f Flat winner; quite lightly raced in this sphere and he came in a well-held third of four in 2m3f handicap at Stratford last month; needs to take a step forward.

11/1

3rd

5

16th Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

17:08 Stratford

Ocean Heights

10st 11lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: David Pipe

Ended winter AW campaign with respectable fourth in February and kept on for third when back over hurdles at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) three weeks ago; also suited by this track and can go well again; swaps cheekpieces for refitted visor.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £60.80
Straight Forecast £58.11
Tricast £141.92
Trifecta £207.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Wonder

The Times:

Sax Appeal

LAMBOURN:

Crystal Mariner

POSTDATA:

Alpine Oasis

D Express:

Brodie's Boy

TOPSPEED:

Lexington Knight

RP RATINGS:

Wonder

NEWMARKET:

Wonder

Telegraph:

Wonder

The Guardian:

Wonder

The Sun:

Wonder

Daily Record:

Wonder

Daily Mail:

Sax Appeal

Daily Mirror:

Sax Appeal

The Star:

Crystal Mariner