February 24 / 17.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.30

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BetUK It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 5f 21y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.60
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 4-2441 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Finished close up in first three runs for current yard before coming from off the pace to defy a tough draw over C&D 13 days ago; up 4lb but he remains well treated on his old form and should get a decent tow into this race; shortlisted.
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6th

9

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Maharajas Express

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Drawn wide when winning this race 12 months ago off a 1lb higher mark; not hit top gear yet in 2026 but this should be run to suit him and a revival would come as no surprise.

8/1

9th

6

(8)

6th Jul 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maharajas Express

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

Three of his four wins on AW have been over 5f at this track; has pulled too hard to give himself a chance in his two runs this year; needs revival on return to this track.

7/1

7th

11

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

Maharajas Express

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ian Williams

Runner-up in this race last year and he scored off 1lb lower at Chester (5f, good) last July; never a threat on his reappearance at Lingfield (6f) last month but he pulled hard and this drop back in trip is a positive; usually comes from off the pace and has claims if he gets the breaks.

11/2

10/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 4479-6 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Hasn't been at his best in last five starts but he wasn't beaten far from a wide draw here two weeks ago and that was after a short break; has stall one this time and he looks interesting off the same mark as for his C&D win in September.
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5th

3

(4)

28th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ffos Las

Ecclesiastical

9st 11lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Lisa Williamson

Strong traveller with eight wins on his record, the latest off this mark in March (5f, AW); well beaten in three starts for his new stable though and enough to prove at present.

14/1

9

(11)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Ecclesiastical

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Lisa Williamson

Four-time turf winner who scored at Lingfield (5f, AW) in March; however, he was soundly beaten on his final run for Tristan Davidson and it's been the same story on both outings for this stable.

40/1

8

(3)

26th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:55 Chester

Ecclesiastical

9st 2lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Lisa Williamson

Comfortably saw off six rivals at Lingfield (5f AW) in March but went up 7lb for that and then failed to figure at Wolverhampton and Chepstow; had some traffic issues on his stable debut last time but this is a deeper race and others are preferred.

16/1

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10/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 32544- CD

Last run: 123 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner and last three were over C&D last year; still 5lb higher than for his last success in July but he's been consistent since then including a couple of close calls at this track; shouldn't be far away.
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3rd

9

(3)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

19:35 Chester

Aces Wild

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Adrian Wintle

Course win (5f, good) last July; arrives in top form, winning Class 5 events at Bath and Newbury (5f, firm and good to firm) this summer; 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another bold bid.

5/1

1st

1

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:00 Newbury

Aces Wild

9st 13lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Ran twice over C&D last summer and performed with great credit on both occasions, finishing second to Faustus in July and filling the same position one month later; career-best effort when winning at Bath last week (5f, firm); penalty demands more but he can't be discounted.

7/2

1st

2

(5)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

16:00 Bath

Aces Wild

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Four-time AW winner who broke his turf duck at Chester last July off a 2lb lower mark (5f, good); two respectable efforts here this spring and Finley Marsh replaces an apprentice today; a big run is on the cards.

13/2

Form: 83-222

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden but he went close in two Southwell handicaps (5f) last month and finished runner-up again after setting a strong pace at Chelmsford last time; remains feasibly treated on his best form and he should be in the thick of things again.
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6th

3

(7)

12th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:00 Windsor

Miggy Magic

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Keady

Still a maiden but produced consistent AW form (32224) this winter for new yard, showing signs that he's capable of winning an ordinary sprint handicap; one for the shortlist back on turf.

9/2

10/1

Form: 8-8628 CD BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Finished runner-up a few times since his 5f win at Salisbury (off 4lb higher) last August but he's not easy to predict and was disappointing behind Rosenpur over C&D (eight of nine) last time; bit to prove again after that and he comes with risks attached; change of headgear.
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2nd

4

(7)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Level Up

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David Evans

Multiple winner in previous seasons; 0-11 this year but is proving consistent, close second returned to AW most recently; remains 1lb below last winning mark; in the mix.

9/2

2nd

3

(1)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:03 Wolverhampton (AW)

Level Up

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Evans

The winner of 12 of his 92 starts, the latest success coming at Chelmsford in October off 1lb higher; several good runs to his name this time around and Billy Loughnane replaces a 7lb claimer today; one to take seriously.

2/1

2nd

1

(1)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:42 Ffos Las

Level Up

10st 0lb

J: Alexandra McDonnell

T: David Evans

Losing run up to 13 and he finished over 4l behind Sonic Si when fifth of seven at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) on Monday; 1-1 here but he needs to do better than that latest effort.

9/2

14/1

Form: 1322-7 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who has won twice over C&D and is on a workable mark; faded back at this track three weeks ago but she got pestered for the lead and that was after four months off; should benefit from that run and she's not ruled out.
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6th

12

(10)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Wedgewood

8st 11lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Front-runner who won at Lingfield (5f, AW) in March and was runner-up on her next two starts (5f, AW/firm); below par in a classified at Bath (5.7f, good) last time but could bounce back with a bold show back down in trip.

7/1

6th

8

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:15 Bath

Wedgewood

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Unraced on slower than good; front-runner who won here over 5f in 2024; won on the AW at Lingfield in March and has posted two good efforts since, including when beaten 1l in a 5f handicap here 23 days ago; comes into this in better form than most.

11/4

Form: 35647- CD

Last run: 95 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Completed a Chelmsford hat-trick (5f) last May but he finished down the field in his final four runs last year; now 3lb lower than for last win but he needs to rediscover his spark after a short break.
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5th

2

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Side Prince

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Jessica Macey

Prolific 5f winner, including over C&D, most recently at Chelmsford in October off 2lb lower; however, he was disappointing back at Chelmsford in February and has a bit to prove this time.

5/1

8th

5

(3)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Dark Side Prince

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Recorded his 11th AW win when narrowly beating Shalaa Asker over C&D in October; been absent since then but he's only 2lb higher than for that last win and he has won after a break in the past; dangerous on return.

4/1

11/2

Form: 3-6531 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Just 1-27 on turf but he recorded his sixth AW win when finishing well to score at Southwell (5f) last Saturday; still looks feasibly treated off 3lb higher here and could be a big factor again if this sets up for his closing style.
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1

(7)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:27 Southwell (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Multiple winner on the AW and consistent in the main; in front 2f out but didn't quite get home when third here last month; respected off same mark.

7/1

3rd

5

(7)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Dods

Won twice over C&D early this year and he's now 2lb lower than for the second of them; showed signs of a return to form when fourth of nine at Lingfield three weeks ago; solid candidate.

9/2

1

(3)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Dods

Three wins this year include two on the Southwell AW; hasn't been flying of late but he's the type to bounce back and this mark is fine.

11/2

9/2

Form: -51222 CD BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Six-time course winner who scored over C&D last month and he's been knocking on the door on Tapeta in his last three runs; now goes back up in grade but he won this race off a higher mark last year and he's respected.
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8th

3

(5)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gustav Graves

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Course regular who's going beyond 5f for the first time in almost two years; remains consistent and is on a winning mark but others are preferred over this trip.

10/1

6th

8

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gustav Graves

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

In-form 8yo, placed at Wolverhampton and Newcastle on his last two starts; goes back up in class but it's difficult to rule out this eight-time course winner who should get a good pace to aim at.

10/1

3rd

1

(7)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gustav Graves

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Eight of his nine wins on the AW have been at Wolverhampton and the other came over this C&D; ran well but was no match for the winner when second of nine at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) nine days ago; claims off his last winning mark.

11/2

4/1

Form: -21412 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 22221412 since October and both wins have been gained over C&D; his last run was at 6f here last Monday when only narrowly denied and he's on the same mark on this drop back in trip; big player.
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4th

2

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

19:35 Chester

Rosenpur

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jennie Candlish

Ideally suited by going around a left-hand bend, with his six wins coming here and at Wolverhampton; 10lb higher than for his win in this race last year and the widest draw isn't a big selling point today; cheekpieces join the hood today.

10/1

6th

7

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:03 Chester

Rosenpur

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

6yo who posted career-best performance when dominating from the front over C&D (good) last month; used up energy to get across to lead from a wide draw when fifth of ten over 5f here a fortnight ago and can be treated as if still in good form.

8/1

5th

4

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Rosenpur

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

6yo who posted career-best performance when dominating from the front over 6f here (good) last month; 5f on ground slower than good also suits but he's not ideally drawn and recent 4lb rise demands even more from him.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £43.50
Straight Forecast £34.13
Tricast £300.21
Trifecta £416.20

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Miggy Magic

SPOTLIGHT:

Rosenpur

Telegraph:

Maharajas Express

Daily Mirror:

Gustav Graves

POSTDATA:

Level Up

RP RATINGS:

Rosenpur

The Guardian:

Rosenpur

NEWMARKET:

Miggy Magic

The Times:

Miggy Magic

Daily Mail:

Miggy Magic

D Express:

Miggy Magic

The Star:

Maharajas Express

Daily Record:

Maharajas Express

The Sun:

Gustav Graves