February 25 / 16.55 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.55

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 14-095 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Veteran who retains enthusiasm, winning over 8.6f here in November and not beaten far when fifth over that trip two weeks ago; that form has been heavily advertised since with the second (twice), third and fourth all winning since; dropped 1lb and has obvious claims.
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1

(1)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

My Brother Mike

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: David Loughnane

Veteran with eight AW wins to his name, including one last November and another this February; both were on Wolverhampton Tapeta (8.6f and 9.4f) and he showed enough in two runs last month to be considered, even though he's very rarely seen over this far nowadays.

12/1

5

(9)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

My Brother Mike

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Veteran with pretty good 8-54 AW strike-rate that includes two C&D wins (one on Fibresand); no longer the force of old but ran well off his lower turf mark a fortnight ago and has a fighting chance here.

6/1

2nd

5

(5)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

14:00 Bath

My Brother Mike

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: David Loughnane

Much more prolific on AW but has a soft-ground C&D win on his CV; did not enjoy run of the race when sixth in 1m Chepstow classified in July, after a break, but still needs to build on that performance here.

12/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 3876-3

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Pulled up when 100-1 for her hurdle debut 13 days ago but she'd run well for third over 8.6f here on her stable debut last month; now tongue tied; not ruled out.
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1st

9

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield

Whiteley Way

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Gary Brown

0-21 (Flat/hurdles) but went close over 1m after missing the break at Kempton in March; didn't get home having failed to settle over 1m2f at Bath (firm) 20 days ago but should be happier over this shorter trip; tongue-tie returns and she won't mind any rain (runner-up in both starts on ground slower than good to soft)

9/1

4th

5

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

17:50 Bath

Whiteley Way

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Gary Brown

0-20 (Flat/hurdles) but she caught the eye after a slow start at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) and was narrowly beaten after completely missing the break at Kempton (1m, AW) 35 days ago; strong claims over this longer trip if exiting the stalls on terms.

6/1

2nd

4

(3)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Whiteley Way

9st 5lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Gary Brown

19-race maiden but she's on a reduced mark and was beaten less than 2l when fifth at Wolverhampton (7f) last month; that was an eye-catching effort after a slow start and she's an interesting contender back up in trip.

11/2

4/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 323-45 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Three course wins last year, including C&D; running well around the turn of the year and she has undergone wind surgery (her second) since last seen five weeks ago; bold bid expected.
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8th

7

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Port Noir

9st 3lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Has enjoyed a good year with four wins, two of them over C&D; last two efforts leave her with a bit to prove, though.

14/1

12th

2

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Port Noir

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Hardy mare who landed four races on AW (1m to 9.5f) between February and April; also a previous four-time winner on turf but this is just her second crack at 1m2f on her 111th start; still not discounted.

12/1

7th

4

(5)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Port Noir

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Robert Stephens

9yo who has won four times since February including twice over C&D; held in third when unpenalised at Wolverhampton last time but she wasn't beaten far and that was another creditable effort; should be in the mix again off 3lb higher.

4/1

7/1

Form: -13435 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Met some trouble early in the straight at Southwell ten days ago but dropped away fairly quickly all the same; all his wins have come over further but his trainer continues to bang in the winners and Hector Crouch has a 40% strike-rate (8-20 with five others placed) for yard in 2025.
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13th

11

(5)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Khangai

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Patrick Morris

Formerly effective on AW but has produced best results for current stable on turf; regressive form since returned to AW started with a modest third over C&D (sole 2m attempt).

25/1

14/1

Form: 84-58

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Four-time hurdle winner; had few chances on the Flat but her recent handicap debut saw her finish eighth of ten when a 50-1 shot; has new combination of accessories today but others appeal more for win purposes.
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4th

1

23rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Carlisle

Simply Red

12st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Brian Ellison

held up in rear, steady headway on outer 3 out

9/2

3rd

7

5th Mar 2025

Good

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

14:25 Catterick

Simply Red

11st 3lb

J: William Maggs

T: Brian Ellison

towards rear but in touch with leaders, headway 2 out, went third after 2 out, kept on

14/1

5th

5

(3)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Simply Red

9st 5lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Four-time hurdle winner; had few chances on the Flat but her recent handicap debut saw her finish eighth of ten when a 50-1 shot; has new combination of accessories today but others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 242-73

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Just one win from 36 starts but he's been threatening in recent months; close third over 7f here last month; still to prove himself over this far.
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5th

9

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Al Baahy

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Prominent racer who won classified events at Wolverhampton (9.4f) and Lingfield (1m2f) in January but he's found things tough back in handicaps in his last three runs; has something to prove again and his sole turf win was in May 2023.

25/1

5th

2

(2)

5th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Baahy

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Kevin Frost

Won twice in January, including over 9.4f here, and he is back to a winning mark after three disappointing runs this spring; not a solid option.

8/1

33/1

Form: 29-66V

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Twice runner-up for George Boughey but well held in three runs for this yard, in 1m/1m4f handicaps the last twice; not easily recommended.
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10th

7

(2)

12th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tancredi

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Phil McEntee

Runner-up in both starts at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) for George Boughey in the autumn but out of the frame in four handicaps for this yard, albeit not beaten far here (1m4f; first-time blinkers) nine days ago; needs to improve for the longer trip.

14/1

5th

7

(6)

3rd Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tancredi

9st 3lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Phil McEntee

prominent, lost position and in touch with leaders after 6f

25/1

7th

9

(4)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tancredi

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Phil McEntee

Twice runner-up for George Boughey but well held in three runs for this yard, in 1m/1m4f handicaps the last twice; not easily recommended.

33/1

Form: 74-71 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Big prices and beaten double-figure distances in novice/maiden company; marked step forward tried in blinkers over C&D (0-50 classified) two weeks ago, staying on well despite a wide trip and signs of greenness; open to further progress and he can make his presence felt in handicaps.
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4th

4

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

11:00 Nottingham

Star Of Jupiter

8st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Mark Loughnane

1-20, with the win coming in a classified event at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW; first-time blinkers) last February; runner-up on three occasions, including on good to firm at Chepstow last summer, but was well held at Yarmouth (soft) 15 days ago.

9/2

6th

8

(10)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

16:18 Yarmouth

Star Of Jupiter

8st 9lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: Mark Loughnane

1-19, with the win coming in a classified event at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW; first-time blinkers) last February; however, he has been in the first three on six occasions, including on turf on a variety of ground; returns to turf with place claims.

10/1

5th

6

(7)

19th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

14:30 Newcastle (AW)

Star Of Jupiter

9st 1lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Inclined to pull hard in this headgear combination for the first time on his comeback and that was a solid effort all things considered (Nymphaea fourth); always the danger he'll do the same under Hope Regan (0-16) but claims if settling.

5/1

Form: 4-7765 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins last year, two of them over the extended 1m here; down to a dangerous mark but a full revival is required to take this.
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9th

12

(2)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mykonos St John

8st 11lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Three-time winner over C&D including twice in the autumn; 9lb lower than for the most recent, but he will need to improve on recent efforts if he is to take advantage; first-time blinkers replace the usual visor.

25/1

9th

12

(2)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mykonos St John

8st 11lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Three-time winner over C&D including twice in the autumn; 9lb lower than for the most recent, but he will need to improve on recent efforts if he is to take advantage; first-time blinkers replace the usual visor.

25/1

9th

8

(5)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mykonos St John

9st 2lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Won off 7lb higher here (8.6f) in October, but unplaced in all 12 starts since, including when last of 11 over C&D last month; has lots to prove and he needs a big turnaround.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £35.90
Straight Forecast £40.68
Tricast £228.98
Trifecta £257.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Star Of Jupiter

SPOTLIGHT:

My Brother Mike

RP RATINGS:

Mykonos St John

Telegraph:

Whiteley Way

NEWMARKET:

Khangai

The Times:

Star Of Jupiter

Daily Mail:

Star Of Jupiter

The Star:

Star Of Jupiter

Daily Record:

Star Of Jupiter

Daily Mirror:

Mykonos St John

The Guardian:

My Brother Mike

D Express:

My Brother Mike

The Sun:

My Brother Mike