April 26 / 19.15 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.15

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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.20
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 54475

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 4yo; made some late headway when fifth on handicap debut over C&D (40-1) last week but that was behind Candy Warhol and he has a tough draw in this rematch; could be one for another day.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(7)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Black Cab

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alison Hamilton

Made it sixth-time lucky for Jamie Osborne when winning narrowly at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last month; picked up for 10,000gns this month and has something to prove back on turf on stable debut, but he remains unexposed.

9/2

6th

3

(7)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Black Cab

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alison Hamilton

Made it sixth-time lucky for Jamie Osborne when winning narrowly at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last month; picked up for 10,000gns this month and has something to prove back on turf on stable debut, but he remains unexposed.

9/2

1st

8

(11)

26th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Black Cab

9st 5lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Unexposed 4yo; made some late headway when fifth on handicap debut over C&D (40-1) last week but that was behind Candy Warhol and he has a tough draw in this rematch; could be one for another day.

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 756425 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Went close in a classified over C&D last month but he wasn't in the same form here last time and that took his losing run to 18; risks attached.
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6th

10

(9)

2nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

May Remain

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

led narrowly against near rail, headed and weakened inside final furlong

8/1

6th

10

(9)

2nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

May Remain

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

led narrowly against near rail, headed and weakened inside final furlong

8/1

6th

7

(7)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

May Remain

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Veteran who is 0-10 this year; went close over 6f here on Saturday but didn't shape as if he's crying out for this return to 5f.

7/1

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 46-346

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
All six wins have been at 5f and latest was on turf 12 months ago; finished a creditable fourth over C&D on his penultimate start but he didn't pack a punch at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) last time and others are preferred.
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7

(3)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Mehmo

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Six wins, the latest at Nottingham (5f, soft) last April off 5lb higher; has posted some solid efforts on AW since joining this stable but not so good when beaten over 6l by Port Hedland on course debut (5.5f, good to firm; slowly away) last time; bit to prove now.

7/1

7

(3)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Mehmo

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Six wins, the latest at Nottingham (5f, soft) last April off 5lb higher; has posted some solid efforts on AW since joining this stable but not so good when beaten over 6l by Port Hedland on course debut (5.5f, good to firm; slowly away) last time; bit to prove now.

7/1

Form: 7276-7 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner but none since in November 2023; went close over C&D in September but he's been well held in three runs since; may have needed his recent reappearance but he's not easy to predict and others are more convincing; tongue-tie back on.
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3rd

9

(9)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:02 Yarmouth

Araifjan

9st 1lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

Multiple AW winner at up to 7f; sole turf win came here (5f, good) four years ago; has posted respectable efforts on both AW (6f) and turf (5f, good) on his last two starts; 1lb drop won't harm; likely player.

6/1

3rd

9

(4)

28th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Araifjan

8st 11lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

One-time fair performer but has only won once since late 2022; respectable effort when last seen in April but others appeal more from a win perspective back on turf.

10/1

3rd

9

(4)

28th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Araifjan

8st 11lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

One-time fair performer but has only won once since late 2022; respectable effort when last seen in April but others appeal more from a win perspective back on turf.

10/1

6/1

Form: -75125 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner including two over C&D; last success was in a classified event at Chelmsford in January but he's finished close up back in handicaps in both runs since; usually races prominently and he should be in the mix again.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(4)

18th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:45 Lingfield (AW)

Due Date

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charlie Wallis

Twice before has his official rating dropped to 50, and on both instances he capitalised with narrow wins in 6f Chelmsford classified events; didn't stay 7f at that venue latest but more in his favour again tonight.

4/1

7

(2)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Due Date

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charlie Wallis

Yet to win beyond 6f (has done so twice here); has held his form reasonably well over that trip on his last four starts; drops 1lb; dam placed over this trip, so worth another try but will need to raise the bar some more.

12/1

7th

7

(2)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Due Date

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charlie Wallis

Yet to win beyond 6f (has done so twice here); has held his form reasonably well over that trip on his last four starts; drops 1lb; dam placed over this trip, so worth another try but will need to raise the bar some more.

12/1

Form: 950-58 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
All four AW wins have come on Polytrack; returned from an absence with a respectable fourth over C&D in February but he failed to build on that here last month; on dangerous mark but has another tough draw and others look more likely.
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Verdict Starting price

8

(7)

16th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vitalline

9st 3lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

His last win was 15 months ago but that was off 4lb higher at Chelmsford (6f, AW) and he finished a creditable third over C&D last month; didn't get the best of runs in that race and has possibilities if things go more to plan this time

14/1

3rd

5

(2)

12th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vitalline

9st 4lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Couple of wide stalls to deal with round here since returning from a long absence and the handicapper's giving him every chance; won't mind the step back up from sprinting from a better draw.

13/2

Form: 52530- D

Last run: 193 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Had some close calls last year but he ended 2024 with a heavy defeat at Newcastle (6f), when he bled from the nose and was reported to have had an irregular heartbeat; has something to prove after 193 days off and his last win was in July 2023.
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6

(6)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:40 Catterick

Rain Cap

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Last win was over C&D in July 2023 but has returned in decent form, finished second at both Hamilton (6f, good to firm) and Redcar (7f, good to firm) last month; claims.

11/4

2nd

11

(9)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Redcar

Rain Cap

8st 10lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

8yo who is without a win since July 2023 but he ran some good races last year (including over 7f) and was a creditable second of six at Hamilton (7f, good to firm) ten days ago; could be in the shake-up.

9/1

7/2

Form: -37101 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
No win in first 24 starts but he's made all here in two of his last three runs, including over C&D last Saturday; up 6lb but that was a comfortable success on his first run at this trip and he remains well treated on best form; leading contender.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(3)

16th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Candy Warhol

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Record of 2-31 but both wins were gained here (6f/7f) in April and this front-runner has gone close on turf and Tapeta in his last three runs; now drops to 5f for the first time but he remains feasibly treated and could make another bold bid.

11/2

3rd

6

(5)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Candy Warhol

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Handy sort who took a long time in getting off the mark, but he won twice here (6f/7f) in April and was beaten only a neck in his last two starts on turf; will need to be at the top of his game back in a Class 5, though.

8/1

6

(5)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Candy Warhol

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Handy sort who took a long time in getting off the mark, but he won twice here (6f/7f) in April and was beaten only a neck in his last two starts on turf; will need to be at the top of his game back in a Class 5, though.

8/1

Form: 454-94 D BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Successful in a 6f handicap at Southwell in November but that hasn't been a springboard to better things; respectable efforts after slow starts in her two runs (C&D/turf) this spring but she's now 1-11 and needs to find more in first-time blinkers.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(4)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

16:00 Chester

Supernova Steps

8st 4lb

J: Connor Planas

T: David Loughnane

Yet to hit top form this term and she was tried in blinkers when ninth of 11 in 6f Wolverhampton handicap 48 days ago; others are preferred.

14/1

9th

5

(13)

26th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Supernova Steps

9st 8lb

J: Connor Planas

T: David Loughnane

Successful in a 6f handicap at Southwell in November but that hasn't been a springboard to better things; respectable efforts after slow starts in her two runs (C&D/turf) this spring but she's now 1-11 and needs to find more in first-time blinkers.

4/1

9th

5

(13)

26th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Supernova Steps

9st 8lb

J: Connor Planas

T: David Loughnane

Successful in a 6f handicap at Southwell in November but that hasn't been a springboard to better things; respectable efforts after slow starts in her two runs (C&D/turf) this spring but she's now 1-11 and needs to find more in first-time blinkers.

4/1

10/1

Form: -77158 C BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Recorded his fifth AW win when making all at Lingfield (5f classified) in January but he's taken backward steps here (6f/5f) in two subsequent runs; bit to prove again and he could have competition for the lead; cheekpieces removed.
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5th

2

(9)

10th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bankrupt

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Won a similar contest at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) in January and his proven early speed is an asset over this C&D, but the outside stall poses a problem; cheekpieces return.

8/1

3rd

6

(7)

8th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:10 Brighton

Bankrupt

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Fifth AW win came over 5f at Lingfield in January in second-time cheekpieces but backward steps since and was well beaten at Wolverhampton (6f) 12 days ago; he's won on turf but needs to return to form in the added blinkers.

10/1

3rd

6

(7)

8th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:10 Brighton

Bankrupt

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Fifth AW win came over 5f at Lingfield in January in second-time cheekpieces but backward steps since and was well beaten at Wolverhampton (6f) 12 days ago; he's won on turf but needs to return to form in the added blinkers.

10/1

Form: 0/084-

Last run: 381 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who has not finished closer than 6l to a winner including in three sprint handicaps this spring; makes no appeal.
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11

(1)

23rd May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

14:50 Bath

Snow Boots

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Regressive maiden who's still to get involved in a finish, latterly when coming last on his return from a year off four weeks ago (AW); Alshimali looks his yard's best chance.

33/1

Non-runners

Savalas, Tommytwohoots

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £105.60
Straight Forecast £98.21
Tricast £1499.11
Trifecta £1127.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Candy Warhol

D Express:

Supernova Steps

The Sun:

Due Date

Daily Mail:

Mehmo

RP RATINGS:

Candy Warhol

POSTDATA:

Candy Warhol

The Times:

Candy Warhol

Telegraph:

Candy Warhol

The Guardian:

Candy Warhol

Daily Mirror:

Candy Warhol

The Star:

Candy Warhol

Daily Record:

Candy Warhol