February 17 / 19.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 973-06 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Best when front-running and is on a dangerous mark but he's generally struggled since his last win in September and needs to get back on track.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:15 Wetherby

Eldeyaar

9st 5lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Seemingly perked up by change of headgear when winning from the front at Thirsk (6f, good; first-time visor) in April and again ran well when third of 17 over that C&D last month; high on the list.

6/1

3rd

11

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Eldeyaar

9st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

A switch of headgear saw him end a losing run when making most in a big-field handicap over C&D last month; not in the same form when third at Southwell 16 days ago; no surprise to see him bounce back.

10/1

3rd

6

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Eldeyaar

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Responded well to a change of headgear when making all in a 17-runner handicap at Thirsk 12 days ago (6f, good); 6lb higher back on AW and he's not the only pace influence in the field.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3-2213 CD BF

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 32213 since November and that latest third was a close call at Southwell (6f classified) on Friday; mark has gone up 2lb but he remains feasibly treated and is strongly respected back in a handicap.
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1st

1

(1)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:08 Bath

Neptune Legend

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Returned to Tony Carroll and left a couple of quiet AW runs behind when scoring over C&D (beat She Went Whoosh by nearly 3l) and at Brighton (6f) in May; came up short in hat-trick bid at Windsor on Monday but was out of his comfort zone early over the bare 5f before plugging on into fifth; not dismissed if turned out quickly.

9/4

5th

3

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Neptune Legend

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Third run back with Tony Carroll when taking advantage of his reduced mark at Bath (5.7f) last month and he did it in good style; followed up under a 4lb penalty at Brighton (6f, again good to firm) one week later, leading in the final strides, so this 5f could be an issue but he's on a roll again.

11/2

1st

3

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Neptune Legend

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Tony Carroll

Third run back with Tony Carroll when taking advantage of his reduced mark at Bath (5.7f) last Friday and he did it in good style; that gives him a big chance under just a 4lb penalty but he's run with credit at Brighton only once from eight visits.

9/4

Form: 1-3264 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Defied this mark over C&D in December and he's reached the frame in three of his four runs since; his latest fourth was behind Piperstown last Tuesday but that didn't set up for his closing style and he should get a better tow into this race; possibilities.
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6th

7

(2)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Thunder

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Patrick Morris

Wins have been here over 6f and at Chelmsford over 7f; recent efforts not overly encouraging, the latest here four days ago.

9/1

5th

7

(6)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:02 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Thunder

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Patrick Morris

C&D winner; ended 2025 with some fair runs here but he needs to raise his game if he is to record a second win.

10/1

Form: 22-983 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner and his five AW wins have all been on Polytrack at Lingfield; finished third over 6f there last week but was beaten over 3l and he has a tough draw on this return to Tapeta; others look stronger.
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10th

4

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:45 Windsor

Nordic Glory

9st 10lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Better known on AW; can lead but he came from off the pace when winning at Bath (5f, firm) last month under James Glennon; nothing went right from a wide draw at Beverley since but he does act well on fast ground and has a generally good record over C&D (course winner at 5f); thereabouts.

12/1

8th

4

(9)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Nordic Glory

9st 6lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Multiple AW wins; much less prolific on turf but he was running over 5f on grass for the first time since a 2024 win when getting up near the line at Bath (firm) recently under James Glennon; has an awkward draw but this track may also suit; has to be considered.

7/2

1st

2

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

17:09 Bath

Nordic Glory

9st 7lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

A three-time 6f AW winner in 2025 and in good nick over the winter; just as effective on turf and this quirky sort is not out of things back from a break today.

5/1

Form: 340-75 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Losing run is up to 17 but he's well treated on his C&D third (6f) in November and was beaten less than 2l in a classified event at Chelmsford last time; usually comes from off the pace and could be dangerous back in a handicap.
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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: 700-68 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 1lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won off 5lb higher over C&D last February but he has form figures of 970068 since; had some traffic issues back at this track last week but he's a frequent slow starter and well into the veteran stage; down the list.
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7

(1)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jumira Bridge

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Derek Shaw

Won off 5lb higher over C&D last February but he has form figures of 970068 since; had some traffic issues back at this track last week but he's a frequent slow starter and well into the veteran stage; down the list.

20/1

8th

8

(5)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jumira Bridge

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Tremendous sprinter who's won 11 times, four here; low key since returning from a break but he didn't look a completely lost cause at Chelmsford last month and the likely good pace here will suit; weighted to pounce and revival on the cards.

20/1

8th

8

(5)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jumira Bridge

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Tremendous sprinter who's won 11 times, four here; low key since returning from a break but he didn't look a completely lost cause at Chelmsford last month and the likely good pace here will suit; weighted to pounce and revival on the cards.

20/1

Form: 850440 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
12yo who perked up with a close fourth at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) 16 days ago but he struggled back there (5f) last time; has something to prove again after that heavy defeat and he's not won since March 2023.
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Verdict Starting price

10

(3)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Rockley Point

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Katie Scott

Veteran who's had a busy start to the year; has finished placed a couple of times here at big prices but is again some way down the pecking order.

20/1

6th

5

(7)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rockley Point

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

led

6/1

11th

7

(8)

10th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rockley Point

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Katie Scott

Veteran who has run some sound races in defeat this winter, including when second over C&D on Thursday; consistency has been an issue though.

8/1

Form: 5-0979

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

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

50/1

Form: 890-07 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Well treated on his best form last winter but he's been out of sorts this time around and slow starts have been an issue; plenty to prove and he needs a major revival.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

(2)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Moorgate

9st 0lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Pat Murphy

Well treated on his best form last winter but he's been out of sorts this time around and slow starts have been an issue; plenty to prove and he needs a major revival.

50/1

7th

11

(8)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:05 Lingfield (AW)

Moorgate

8st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Pat Murphy

slowly away, in rear, headway inside final furlong, no impression

50/1

7th

11

(8)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:05 Lingfield (AW)

Moorgate

8st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Pat Murphy

slowly away, in rear, headway inside final furlong, no impression

50/1

Non-runners

Piperstown

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Neptune Legend

D Express:

Rogue Thunder

POSTDATA:

Heartrate

The Guardian:

Nordic Glory

Daily Mirror:

Rogue Thunder

The Star:

Rogue Thunder

The Times:

Heartrate

RP RATINGS:

Neptune Legend

Telegraph:

Neptune Legend

Daily Mail:

Neptune Legend

The Sun:

Neptune Legend

Daily Record:

Neptune Legend