April 07 / 16.05 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.05

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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

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5/1

Form: 31-211 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Made it 7-18 round here and 6-19 for Joe Leavy when winning over C&D off 2lb lower four weeks ago; there's little margin for error off this mark, coming from a wider stall, but he tries hard and enters the equation.
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4th

2

(11)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Leicester

Bungle Bay

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

All eight wins have been at Wolverhampton and he went close in a classified event there (7f) last Tuesday; record of 0-12 on turf but he has placed form in this sphere and he seems fairly versatile ground-wise; key player.

11/4

2nd

2

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bungle Bay

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

All eight wins have come here, five over this trip including in a 0-55 handicap six weeks ago; 1-1 at this level and very much respected.

5/1

2nd

5

(9)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bungle Bay

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

All eight wins have been at this track (five over C&D) but has been below his best this year and doesn't look ready to strike.

7/1

Form: 4-59

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to two course winners who's finished well held in three starts over further, each time at a big price; this is more realistic but would want to see support before considering her.
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6

(13)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Bath

Pennys Spirit

9st 2lb

J: William Cox

T: Harriet Dickin

Lightly raced and offered more when third on her 7f handicap debut at Wolverhampton; however, that was in early April and has changed yards during her time out.

25/1

11th

6

(13)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Bath

Pennys Spirit

9st 2lb

J: William Cox

T: Harriet Dickin

Lightly raced and offered more when third on her 7f handicap debut at Wolverhampton; however, that was in early April and has changed yards during her time out.

25/1

Form: 7-4416 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Little room for manoeuvre off this mark as he goes beyond sprint trips for the first time; will need to settle better than has often been the case if he's to see it out.
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7th

6

(9)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ffos Las

Smasher

9st 2lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Wins have all come after a recent outing and he's having just a second ever run on turf, in a first-time tongue-tie; it's therefore hard to say that everything looks in place for a big run, for a yard also responsible for Honour Your Dreams.

16/1

11th

8

(5)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Smasher

9st 5lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Goes well here and has twice won over C&D; 2lb lower than his last winning mark and although two of his last three starts have been below par, they were at Chelmsford; likely contender back here.

7/1

6th

5

(4)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Smasher

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Attwater

Five-time AW winner over 6f, most recently at Kempton in October off today's mark; unfortunate not to finish closer there ten days ago but this drop back in trip may not prove ideal.

7/1

Form: 234253 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Not had much luck round here of late (nearly 1m) and this mark is surely within range when things fall his way; this is just the second time he's run at shy of 1m since handicapping, though, and he'll need a proper test.
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2nd

3

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:15 Yarmouth

Charlatan

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Simcock

Five-time AW winner but still looking for a first turf win; well beaten in a C&D handicap six weeks ago; on a winning mark but not exactly solid.

6/1

5th

9

(3)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Charlatan

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Simcock

Gained his fifth AW success when winning at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December; mixed results in four subsequent runs but he rallied for fourth at Southwell (7f, AW) in March; now returns to turf but he has placed form in this sphere and is not ruled out back up in trip.

13/2

Form: 162747 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Will be happier back down in trip in a first-time visor (usually wears cheekpieces) and is closely matched with Bungle Bay on C&D running last month; holds each-way claims.
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4th

4

(7)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

River Wharfe

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Course specialist who landed his sixth win on this track earlier this month, in a C&D classified; beaten at odds-on over 7f here 24 hours later but will be more at home back over 1m and must be on the shortlist.

11/4

3rd

4

(2)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

14:38 Brighton

River Wharfe

9st 9lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

8yo who has worked his way back into form this season and he won a 1m classified here yesterday under Molly Gunn, which was his sixth course win; strong claims under 4lb penalty if running again today.

9/4

1st

5

(7)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:00 Brighton

River Wharfe

9st 9lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Gained five of his 11 wins at this track; not at best in three handicaps since returned to turf in June but was only beaten about 2l when fifth of seven at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last time and is strong interest in this lower grade and with cheekpieces refitted.

7/2

Form: 05-371 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Boasts a decent record over C&D and finally off the mark under a canny front-running ride here last Tuesday; drawn to attack again but lacks consistency and may not be as fortunate this time under a penalty.
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3rd

11

(7)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Candy Warhol

8st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Front-runner; knocking at the door on turf this summer but he's 0-14 on the grass and he's unlikely to get his own way up front in this field.

14/1

3rd

4

(2)

31st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:48 Bath

Candy Warhol

8st 12lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Three-time AW who ran well from the front when second at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) ten days ago; 0-13 on turf but remains 6lb lower than when second over C&D (firm) in May; could be hard to catch.

6/4

2nd

12

(9)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Candy Warhol

8st 12lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Front-runner who doesn't have the best strike-rate (3-48), but he is consistent and again ran well when fourth of 11 from the outside stall over C&D 15 days ago; may not face too much competition for the lead and could go well again.

10/1

Form: 7830-4

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress and often hung left for Sean Woods, mainly over a bit further, and was gelded having been sold for 5,000gns last autumn; made a fair start for new yard (7f) a fortnight ago but needs to build on it.
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12th

11

(11)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Ya Rayah

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Ten-race maiden; fair start for new yard in March (7f) but he hasn't built on it in three runs since; tailed off on his return from a break four weeks ago and now tried in blinkers.

20/1

12th

11

(11)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Ya Rayah

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Ten-race maiden; fair start for new yard in March (7f) but he hasn't built on it in three runs since; tailed off on his return from a break four weeks ago and now tried in blinkers.

20/1

12th

11

(11)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Ya Rayah

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Ten-race maiden; fair start for new yard in March (7f) but he hasn't built on it in three runs since; tailed off on his return from a break four weeks ago and now tried in blinkers.

20/1

Form: 223-21 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Back from a winter break in good form, chasing home a subsequent winner at Southwell before going in over C&D three weeks ago; will likely be dropped in again from stall 12 and goes on the shortlist upped a fair 2lb.
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6th

2

(9)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:55 Lingfield (AW)

Bold Suitor

9st 11lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Eight AW wins and latest was over C&D (April); backward steps in his two starts since, finishing last of seven on latest (C&D; 33-1) after two months off but he now drops back in class.

12/1

7th

7

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

19:40 Lingfield (AW)

Bold Suitor

9st 4lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Eight AW wins and latest was over C&D in April; creditable run at Kempton (1m) last time and he's only 2lb higher than for that last success; not ruled out on this drop back in trip.

9/1

Form: 68-451 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Made it two wins and two near-misses from five runs over C&D when things fell ideally in a 0-50 classified event four weeks ago; this is stronger, off her revised mark back in handicap company, but she's respected.
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11th

7

(8)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

So Chic

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Inconsistent mare who's usually ridden patiently over shorter; came home well over 7.2f here last time but is no certainty to build on that on just her second try over this far.

8/1

2nd

4

(2)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

So Chic

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Two of her four wins have come over this C&D, partnered by Jack Doughty when running down Coconut Bay in a Class 6 classified (10-1) last March; lacked the pace to figure when sixth (Gundogan fifth; 13-8 favourite) over this trip at Lingfield latest.

13/2

6th

4

(5)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:22 Lingfield (AW)

So Chic

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Came late when scoring over 1m here (AW) last August; on same mark as for that success but she's been quiet this winter and has some work to do back at this trip.

8/1

Form: 80223-

Last run: 191 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Did better upped to this trip in blinkers/a visor last autumn, despite wandering under pressure each time; this mark looks within range if ready to go after six months off.
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6th

11

(4)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

Diligent Henry

8st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Has gained both wins over 7f on Wolverhampton AW; not particularly solid on turf form or on overall 2026 results; others preferred.

20/1

5th

1

(10)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diligent Henry

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

C&D winner in October but yet to hit top form in handicaps this season, only 11th over 7f Doncaster 17 days ago; this is easier, though.

7/2

11th

12

(15)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Diligent Henry

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Dual AW winner but he's been off the boil on Polytrack and Tapeta since December; still lightly raced on turf but he needs to rediscover his spark back in this sphere.

12/1

Form: 3-7940 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Has regressed in recent times and has been running in 0-50 company lately; hit traffic early returned to 6f last time and that's best ignored but others look stronger.
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11

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

The Cola Kid

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Grace Harris

Back to form with a good second at Wolverhampton last week (7f); has a C&D win on his record and a repeat of that latest run would give him a chance but consistency hasn't always been his strong suit.

8/1

11

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

The Cola Kid

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Grace Harris

Back to form with a good second at Wolverhampton last week (7f); has a C&D win on his record and a repeat of that latest run would give him a chance but consistency hasn't always been his strong suit.

8/1

2nd

11

(11)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Cola Kid

9st 0lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Grace Harris

Won a classified event at Bath (5.7f, good); mixed bag since and others are more appealing.

25/1

Non-runners

Till It Shines

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Bold Suitor

Daily Mail:

Charlatan

POSTDATA:

Candy Warhol

SPOTLIGHT:

Bungle Bay

The Times:

Diligent Henry

Daily Record:

So Chic

Daily Mirror:

River Wharfe

The Guardian:

Bold Suitor

D Express:

Bold Suitor

The Star:

Charlatan

The Sun:

Candy Warhol

Telegraph:

Bungle Bay