February 25 / 17.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.30

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 464-33 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since 2023 but arrives in form, having been placed here in both outings this year, and current mark is workable; three-time C&D scorer.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Chepstow

City Escape

9st 10lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Nikki Evans

Acts on any ground and has won on soft and heavy; has been a bit up and down this season, but she got back on the scoresheet with cosy win in classified at Ffos Las (1m2f, good) last week; still looks feasibly treated back in a handicap and she's a big player if this sets up for her closing style.

9/2

1st

3

(8)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ffos Las

City Escape

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Nikki Evans

0-5 for new stable this year; ran quite well when fifth of ten in Leicester handicap (1m2f, good to firm) last month but was soundly beaten at Chepstow three weeks later; others have more pressing claims.

20/1

6th

6

(7)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:46 Chepstow

City Escape

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Nikki Evans

Knows more about this game than most with this being her 80th start, but she hasn't been running like a winner waiting to happen and hasn't scored on turf since September 2023.

8/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: -24546 CD BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Well capable of being involved but has been expensive to follow for current stable, apart from Southwell win in October; disappointing favourite last time.
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9th

7

(1)

14th Jul 2026

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1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Come On John

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Alison Hamilton

Three-time course winner, the most recent coming last March over this trip when trained by James Owen; 0-6 since joining this stable and he was well beaten in a classified event at Newcastle last month.

25/1

10th

3

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Come On John

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alison Hamilton

A fair 1m4f scorer for James Owen last March but below par for his current stable, a never-dangerous fourth of seven on his return in 1m1f Musselburgh handicap 34 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

25/1

4th

7

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

Come On John

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alison Hamilton

Respectable fifth on AW last June on his first start for Alison Hamilton but lost his way badly in three subsequent outings; back from six months off and a leap of faith is needed.

20/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 09-319 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Recent form includes a C&D classified win; something looked amiss last time; hasn't won a handicap since June 2023 but can't be dismissed off current mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:20 Ripon

Back From Dubai

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Roy Bowring

Retains vitality aged nine, having won over 7f in May; ran respectably over 8.5f last time; versatile sort who has scored twice over 9.5f on AW and has a good strike-rate at classified level; respected.

5/2

3rd

4

(9)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:45 Beverley

Back From Dubai

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

A repeat of the form of either May's Doncaster 7f win (good to soft) or last September's second over today's C&D (soft) would see him go close; over four years now since his sole win on fast turf, however.

13/2

6th

8

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:25 Doncaster

Back From Dubai

9st 3lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Roy Bowring

Finished strongly to resume winning ways over C&D (good to soft; from 2lb lower) in May; hasn't operated at the same level since, but overall strike rate (10-80) is admirable for the level; forecast ground perhaps faster than ideal.

10/1

9/4

Form: 14-223 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Consistent form for current stable includes two autumn wins at Wolverhampton (9.5f/1m4f); ran creditably off this mark here (1m4f) the last twice; solid chance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(3)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 5

17:15 Sandown

Harlington

9st 12lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

Has won on turf but boasts a far superior strike-rate on the AW and hasn't been that threatening on good to firm in his last two races.

9/1

8th

3

(11)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newbury

Harlington

9st 13lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Charlie Clover

A winner on turf but has a superior strike-rate on the AW including a hat-trick earlier this year; only four ran when third at Yarmouth last time and that was under a 5lb claimer; could be vulnerable.

10/1

10/1

Form: 0220-3 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins (8.5f/1m3f) for previous yard; placed in three of her four starts (1m3f-12.5f) for new stable; fighting chance back down in distance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

18th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Worcester

Opticality

10st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tim Vaughan

Competitive on the Flat and over hurdles for Tim Vaughan since the autumn but was not at her best on latest appearance 18 days ago and others in this line-up have much stronger claims.

20/1

8

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

19:00 Stratford

Opticality

10st 13lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tim Vaughan

Fairly consistent (albeit without winning) on the Flat and over hurdles for Tim Vaughan since the autumn; dropped another 1lb since this month's Ffos Las fourth (2m, good); could have a say in this.

7/1

8

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

19:00 Stratford

Opticality

10st 13lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tim Vaughan

Fairly consistent (albeit without winning) on the Flat and over hurdles for Tim Vaughan since the autumn; dropped another 1lb since this month's Ffos Las fourth (2m, good); could have a say in this.

7/1

6th
2 (5)
Fazen

10/1

Form: 65-6

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to an AW winner for her yard; not entirely solid on her maiden/novice form at this venue but may be capable of progress now handicapping; interesting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(9)

30th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fazen

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Half-sister to an AW winner but she's finished down the field in four runs at this track including on handicap debut (9.4f) in February; still early days but she needs improvement on this step up to 1m4f.

10/1

6th

2

(5)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fazen

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

midfield

10/1

Form: 58052- C

Last run: 127 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Registered sole success off this mark at this venue (8.5f); close second over C&D when last seen four months ago; enters calculations on reappearance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

8

(9)

20th Oct 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Olympic Quest

9st 1lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Joe Ponting

Out of sorts on both turf and AW this year, most recently over 8.6f here nine days ago; too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

8

(5)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Olympic Quest

8st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Joe Ponting

Out of sorts on both turf and AW this year; gained her only win over C&D and she should appreciate the return to Tapeta but she has enough to prove for now.

16/1

14

(12)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Olympic Quest

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Joe Ponting

Sole win (28 races) was on AW in January 2024 and she has not finished closer than fifth in her nine runs this year; uninspiring record here.

50/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 0999-0

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Record of only 1-19 in Ireland and has lost her form since last June; best watched on debut for new yard, unless the betting suggests otherwise.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(5)

4th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

17:30 Ffos Las

Pomeriggio

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Nikki Evans

Regressive, ex-Irish mare who showed no benefit for five months off at Chepstow in June after a couple of poor efforts on the AW in the winter; little to recommend her this time.

50/1

7th

10

(6)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:50 Chepstow

Pomeriggio

10st 2lb

J: Miss Chelsea Edwards

T: Nikki Evans

Regressive, ex-Irish mare who's been given five months off since a couple of poor efforts on the AW in the winter; little to recommend her this time.

50/1

9th

7

(8)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pomeriggio

9st 4lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Nikki Evans

Ex-Irish; only win was in a 7f claimer (AW) in December 2023 and she finished a tailed-off last in her final two runs (hurdle/Flat) last year; 2m may have been too far here last month but she needs a major revival back at this trip.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £16.20
Straight Forecast £16.60
Tricast £100.76
Trifecta £90.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Harlington

RP RATINGS:

Come On John

Telegraph:

Opticality

Daily Mail:

Fazen

Daily Record:

Olympic Quest

The Guardian:

Back From Dubai

The Times:

Harlington

Daily Mirror:

Harlington

The Sun:

Harlington

POSTDATA:

Come On John

NEWMARKET:

Come On John

D Express:

Come On John

The Star:

Opticality