February 17 / 20.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.30

Standard

Extra Winnings With BetUK Acca Club Handicap (Rider Restricted Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Extra Winnings With BetUK Acca Club Handicap (Rider Restricted Race) (Div II)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

Form: -4D1222 CD BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
His last win was in September 2023 but he was disqualified from first (jockey weighed in light) last month and has held his form with three runner-up efforts since; ran into a well-handicapped rival who made all at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) last week and he's respected back on Tapeta.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(10)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

15:42 Windsor

Hierarchy

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

One-time very smart but now on the downgrade and often slow to break; modest efforts of late and hardly the percentage play.

18/1

12th

2

(12)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Hierarchy

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Two wins and two seconds to his name from nine runs over C&D, has always tended to do well around this time of year and has slid to a handy mark; odds-on to miss the break and will need things to fall right from stall 12 but there are positives.

12/1

5th

1

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

18:46 Lingfield (AW)

Hierarchy

9st 11lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Two wins (disqualified from one) and a close fourth to his name from four runs over C&D, his last success coming off 4lb higher in February; not as good or consistent now but unlucky not to go closer last time and the handicapper's given him every chance.

7/1

Form: 3062-1 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
7yo who was useful in his prime; powers have been on the wane for a while but he ended a long losing run when he has awarded a Lingfield handicap (Hierarchy was disqualified) last month; only 1lb higher here and has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style.
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5th

1

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Lingfield

Whenthedealinsdone

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Roger Teal

Landed a hat-trick on the AW early last year, the final leg off 2lb lower; back in form lately, most recently in a race that didn't pan out his way, but needs a bit more back on turf from the lowest stall (likely to be dropped in again).

10/1

4th

7

(3)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Whenthedealinsdone

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Roger Teal

Awarded Lingfield handicap in early 2025 before going 2-2 over this C&D; just four starts since the latest of those wins last March and firmly back on track when edged out at Chelmsford one month ago; 2lb nudge can't be quibbled with and he needs considering.

7/2

2nd

4

(1)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Whenthedealinsdone

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Roger Teal

Notched a hat-trick in the first three months of last year, latterly off a 1lb lower mark; not as good now but remains consistent enough and unlikely to be far away.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 23-241 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Generally reliable 4yo who justified support when scoring on his drop back to 6f here three weeks ago; up 3lb but he still looks feasibly treated and should go well again from a good draw.
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2nd

3

(3)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Haydock

Charlie Mason

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Won at Lingfield (6f, soft) in June and back on song when third of 16 at Doncaster (6f, good) last month; raced wide when close sixth of nine at Kempton (6f, AW) last time; should be fine back at 5f; possible player.

10/1

6th

9

(6)

5th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Charlie Mason

9st 4lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

Back in form last time, in the Doncaster handicap he'd won last season; any number of short-priced defeats to his name and isn't consistent, but is fine on the AW and capable if in the mood.

10/1

3rd

12

(2)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Charlie Mason

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tony Carroll

Won this last year (good) and is worth a second look; however, he hasn't really shone since winning at Lingfield (6f, soft) in June which tempers enthusiasm regarding his claims.

8/1

Form: 51-634 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 4lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Veteran who rolled back the years with a come-from-behind success at Newcastle (5f) in December; held in three runs since but he caught the eye with his late headway at Newcastle (fourth of ten) on Friday; that was a creditable effort after a slow start and he's not ruled out back up in trip.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Brian The Snail

9st 8lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Veteran with 14 wins on his CV; kept on for third when dropped back to 5f at Newcastle 12 days ago but is inconsistent nowadays and younger rivals appeal more.

8/1

3rd

8

(7)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Brian The Snail

8st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: Patrick Morris

Veteran who never featured in a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton nine days ago; drops back to 5f with a point to prove.

20/1

8th

6

(1)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brian The Snail

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Patrick Morris

Slow-starting veteran who is having his 100th outing this evening; he has won 14 times already and his latest Newcastle fourth was a solid effort; should go well again.

10/1

Form: 2129-5 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Recorded his third AW win when making all at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) in November; close second at Southwell next time but he's finished down the field in last two runs; needs to step up again and he could have competition for the lead.
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Verdict Starting price

1

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:07 Lingfield

First Company

9st 10lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Gained his first turf win since July 2021 when making all at Carlisle nine days ago (6f, good to soft); a 6lb rise for that win looks stiff given he's thoroughly exposed but he's drawn 8 and should be able to grab the rail which has been a huge advantage at recent meetings; key player.

9/4

1st

7

(4)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

17:50 Carlisle

First Company

10st 9lb

J: Miss Tilly Evans

T: Mark Loughnane

Usually seen on the AW (3-24) these days; just 1-27 on turf and would have even more to prove were the ground to ease significantly.

8/1

1st

7

(4)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

17:50 Carlisle

First Company

10st 9lb

J: Miss Tilly Evans

T: Mark Loughnane

Usually seen on the AW (3-24) these days; just 1-27 on turf and would have even more to prove were the ground to ease significantly.

8/1

Form: 44190- D

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Turned things around with a 25-1 win at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) in September but he struggled in final two runs in the autumn; left Jamie Osborne since and he comes with risks attached on return for new yard.
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4th

12

(3)

30th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Ten Club

9st 3lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

C&D winner and his most recent success came at Lingfield last November off a 9lb higher mark; however, he hasn't beat a rival home in each of his last two starts and needs the return to the AW to make a difference.

50/1

8th

5

(8)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

16:20 Bath

Ten Club

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

6lb lower than for his Lingfield success (7f, AW) last November; should be winning soon but he will need a strong pace at this trip and that isn't assured.

12/1

8th

2

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Ten Club

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

On a dangerous mark and he could get away with this trip in a well-run race but he took a nasty fall at Chepstow seven weeks ago and perhaps best watched on the back of that.

8/1

Form: 278-84

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Just one win from 23 starts but he often runs well and was a creditable fourth from off the pace over C&D last time; 1lb lower here and he shouldn't be far away.
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3rd

1

(2)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Macanudo

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ian Williams

Modest strike-rate but his handicap wins have come on his last two starts, over 5f on Wolverhampton AW and at Bath, when taking advantage of a drop in the weights and the refitting of blinkers; still on a fair mark on past 6f form and bold bid likely on course debut.

2/1

1st

1

(4)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Macanudo

9st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ian Williams

With blinkers belatedly back on he finished off best over 5f at Wolverhampton 12 days ago when they didn't hang about up front; fair shout off 4lb higher should he be as good again.

3/1

1st

8

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Macanudo

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

1-29, that win in a 5f Chelmsford novice (for Olly Murphy) back in February 2024; third at Nottingham (6f, good to firm) in July but his efforts either side of that don't instill confidence; notable Billy Loughnane is booked.

7/1

Form: 20-138 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D last month before a good third under a penalty at Kempton; that form puts him in the picture but he was disappointing back here last time and needs to bounce back after that laboured effort.
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10th

9

(6)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Prince Of Bel Lir

10st 4lb

J: Miss Sophie Dobson

T: K R Burke

Holds weak claims on his form this winter for new yard; possibly found 5f too sharp last time but returning to 7f may not be the answer; 6f has looked his optimum trip.

20/1

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Charlie Mason

RP RATINGS:

Hierarchy

TOPSPEED:

Brian The Snail

LAMBOURN:

Whenthedealinsdone

The Times:

Charlie Mason

Daily Mail:

Charlie Mason

D Express:

Charlie Mason

Daily Mirror:

Charlie Mason

Daily Record:

Charlie Mason

POSTDATA:

Hierarchy

Telegraph:

Hierarchy

The Sun:

Hierarchy

The Star:

Hierarchy

The Guardian:

Brian The Snail