February 24 / 17.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

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  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: -42311 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Arrives on a hat-trick after landing handicaps at Newcastle (1m2f) and 8.5f here, edging out Show Biz Kid by 0.5l on latter occasion; up another 2lb but he's not taken lightly in his current mood.
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5th

7

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 3

19:15 Hamilton

Urban Road

8st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Alan Brown

Often slowly away; last won in February 2025, with 14 races since; eight of nine wins were on AW, but easily best turf form came on last two starts (minor honours over 1m2f at Redcar) which gives hope; 2lb out of handicap.

6/1

3rd

9

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

16:30 Redcar

Urban Road

8st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Alan Brown

Beaten on his last 13 starts going back to last February and eight of his nine wins have come on AW; can be slowly away but that didn't stop him finishing second over C&D (good to firm) last Monday when back up in trip; has the same mark today and could well be in the mix once more.

7/1

2nd

5

(3)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:50 Redcar

Urban Road

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Eight of his nine wins have been on AW; can be slowly away and is 2lb above his last winning mark; needs to come down the weights.

12/1

100/30

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 29-411

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
On the up this winter for Lawrence Mullaney, cosily bagging a pair of 1m handicaps at Newcastle and Southwell recently; has a career-high mark to overcome here but big shout in his hat-trick bid for new yard.
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14

(3)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Northern Cracksman

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Won twice over 1m on Tapeta at the start of the year (including here), but has steadily regressed since; may need this after four months off and could probably do with another furlong in any case.

20/1

6

(7)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

14:50 Doncaster

Northern Cracksman

9st 4lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Both wins were over 1m on AW early this year; has some fair form on turf but he's been well held back in this sphere in both runs for current yard; bit to prove again and has work to do back up in trip and grade; another change of headgear.

10/1

6

(1)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Northern Cracksman

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Both wins were over this trip with blinkers on the AW in January/February this year; has some fair form on turf, but was well beaten after a break at Redcar last time (1m, good to firm; cheekpieces tried); should come on for that; blinkers back on.

9/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 3649-2

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden but he got right back on track in first-time blinkers when second of ten to Urban Road in 8.5f handicap here 16 days ago; he can go well again with the headgear again sported.
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1st

1

(6)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Show Biz Kid

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

5lb lower than for last April's Yarmouth win (1m2f, good); solid fourth at Windsor two weeks ago and now drops in class; high on the list.

4/1

4th

7

(2)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Show Biz Kid

10st 12lb

J: Mr Ross Birkett

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

In good form in the first half of 2025, including a 1m2f win at Yarmouth (good ground) last April; ended the year quietly and he was only in midfield in a 1m2f handicap at Nottingham on his reappearance last month; on a dangerous mark if using that as a stepping stone.

15/2

6th

6

(3)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

18:45 Nottingham

Show Biz Kid

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

A bit below form on his final five starts last year but a revival can't be ruled out on return having dipped to 3lb below the mark he defied at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) last April.

20/1

Form: 009-23 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
C&D winner posted a good third of seven to Urban Road in 1m2f handicap at Newcastle 23 days ago; he ought to be thereabouts again.
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7

(3)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:33 Ripon

Blue Yonder

10st 11lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Won on Jersey and Chepstow (both 1m2f, good) under Brodie Hampson earlier in the year, but finished behind three of these at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last month; needs to bounce back from that.

7/1

4

(5)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

14:10 Beverley

Blue Yonder

10st 13lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Won in Jersey in April and followed up with a last-gasp verdict at Chepstow (1m2f, good); just 2lb higher here.

4/1

1st

4

(4)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Chepstow

Blue Yonder

11st 0lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Back on the mainland after game win under Brodie Hampson in Jersey (1m2f, good) in April; this race is almost certainly stronger but he's still on a workable mark and probably won't be far away; cheekpieces refitted.

5/2

Form: 773-86 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Multiple course scorer but his recent form is not so encouraging, only sixth of eight over 8.5f here 30 days ago; he needs to take a big step forward.
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5th

1

(6)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:22 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

In good form this spring, winning at Thirsk (1m, good) and over C&D (good to firm) last month; front pair were 6l clear that day and if he can maintain that level of form he'd still look well treated despite a 5lb rise.

3/1

1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data.

5/1

1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data.

5/1

Form: 387-34 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
A fair ex-Irish 9.5f scorer who has made a solid start for his current yard, set a lot to do when fourth of eight in 1m2f Lingfield handicap 17 days ago; he ought to be in the shake-up eased 1lb.
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5th

3

(8)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Annexation

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Won twice on turf in the autumn of 2025, including C&D; well handicapped on that form and his last two efforts have been respectable; should go well with Rossa Ryan up for the first time.

4/1

4th

2

(6)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:52 Bath

Annexation

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Eight-time winner, with six on the Flat and two over hurdles; had some struggles during the winter but he showed signs of a revival at Wolverhampton (fourth of 12) last month and is now 5lb lower than for his win at Nottingham in the autumn (1m2f); handles most ground and has possibilities if he gets a good pace back at this trip.

7/2

4th

13

(2)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Annexation

8st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Eight-time winner but a 10yo now and opposable on this winter's exploits.

33/1

6/1

Form: 000-21 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways in 1m2f Lingfield handicap last month by a neck from Blue Yonder; this C&D scorer must enter calculations despite a 2lb weights rise.
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10th

5

(1)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:30 Newbury

Ellexis

10st 13lb

J: Miss Megan Jordan

T: Roger Teal

Won off 1lb higher at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in January but her subsequent form hasn't come up to scratch, including back on turf at Bath last month; now 0-6 on grass and others have less to prove.

16/1

4th

3

(4)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

14:15 Bath

Ellexis

11st 2lb

J: Miss Megan Jordan

T: Roger Teal

Triple AW winner who swooped late when scoring at Lingfield (1m2f) in January but she was tailed off back there (first-time cheekpieces) in March; back on last winning mark but has something to prove with visor now tried and her last turf run was in 2023.

12/1

4th

3

(4)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

14:15 Bath

Ellexis

11st 2lb

J: Miss Megan Jordan

T: Roger Teal

Triple AW winner who swooped late when scoring at Lingfield (1m2f) in January but she was tailed off back there (first-time cheekpieces) in March; back on last winning mark but has something to prove with visor now tried and her last turf run was in 2023.

12/1

Form: 383-05 C BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Course winner wasn't discredited when a staying-on fifth of eight in 8.5f handicap here last month; he's one for the shortlist off an easing mark.
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5th

6

(8)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

13:27 Wolverhampton (AW)

Repertoire

9st 8lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Ended long losing run with a last-gasp win at Lingfield (1m) three weeks ago and he was only narrowly denied on his return visit 11 days ago; on same mark here and has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style.

5/1

10

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Newmarket

Repertoire

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

9yo who is without a win since October 2023; ran four times last winter, best effort on first occasion and he's often gone well after other breaks, so he needs a second look off this career-low mark.

12/1

10

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Newmarket

Repertoire

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

9yo who is without a win since October 2023; ran four times last winter, best effort on first occasion and he's often gone well after other breaks, so he needs a second look off this career-low mark.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 61437- CD

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
C&D scorer who comes here in decent nick, hampered last 1f when seventh in 1m6f handicap here in December; he's much respected.
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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 £17.60
Straight Forecast £17.79
Tricast £259.01
Trifecta £178.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Northern Cracksman

The Guardian:

Urban Road

NEWMARKET:

Show Biz Kid

POSTDATA:

Ellexis

The Times:

Blue Yonder

D Express:

Visibility

RP RATINGS:

Northern Cracksman

Telegraph:

Northern Cracksman

Daily Record:

Northern Cracksman

Daily Mirror:

Show Biz Kid

LAMBOURN:

Ellexis

Daily Mail:

Urban Road

The Sun:

Urban Road

The Star:

Urban Road