April 28 / 17.50 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.50

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  • Prize money: £3079.54
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: -324V7

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
String of costly defeats since winning for Lauren Frost at Chelmsford (1m2f) off 3lb lower in the winter, and runs in first-time blinkers after a poor one on turf latest; this trip is a bare minimum round here.
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12th

9

(10)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

14:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Royal Observatory

10st 7lb

J: Miss Lauren Frost

T: Kevin Frost

More talent than many with his rating but he is often the architect of his own demise, as when virtually refusing to race here three weeks ago; prior to that he'd won a C&D handicap for today's rider so a revival wouldn't be a total shock; headgear off today.

14/1

10th

3

(3)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Royal Observatory

9st 8lb

J: Alfie Gee

T: Kevin Frost

Had been racing over further but managed to win an amateur riders' event over C&D (first-time blinkers) in April; more needed off 3lb higher, but he still has more to recommend him than some.

7/1

10th

3

(3)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Royal Observatory

9st 8lb

J: Alfie Gee

T: Kevin Frost

Had been racing over further but managed to win an amateur riders' event over C&D (first-time blinkers) in April; more needed off 3lb higher, but he still has more to recommend him than some.

7/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 564263 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Takes some riding, so has the right man up for the job (1-6 for yard), and isn't as good now; remains quite capable at this level though and will doubtless be popular but he's only won one of his last 30 runs, which speaks loud.
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8th

6

(1)

11th May 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wyvern

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Does most racing now at Newcastle, the scene of his last three wins; off for six weeks since finishing well held behind Captain Pickles over C&D.

20/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 0-7135 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
The race didn't pan out his way off his revised mark when just behind Wyvern over C&D nine days ago; that effort suggested he's still in form and he holds each-way claims.
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4th

8

(4)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

King Of The Dance

8st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Slightly disappointing when well-held fourth on this month's turf return at Bath (1m), but was in good form on AW beforehand (7f-8.6f) and is well suited by this C&D; no surprise if he features.

7/1

4th

7

(5)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

King Of The Dance

10st 9lb

J: Miss Jessica Llewellyn

T: Bernard Llewellyn

On a fair mark and the trip, track and ground should all be fine; arrives on the back of some fair AW runs; each-way claims again.

9/2

3rd

10

(7)

27th Apr 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of The Dance

10st 10lb

J: Miss Jessica Llewellyn

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Has run with credit since winning at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) last July but is a victim of his own consistency and probably needs to drop a couple of pounds before finding another opening.

14/1

Form: 324-52 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Has returned from more than a year off in good form and has a leading amateur up; on the negative side he's never been easy to win with and hasn't run over a trip this short in over two years, last week's second coming over 1m3f.
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7th

9

(7)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trusty Scout

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Derek Shaw

Winless since 2023 and isn't up to much these days; had plenty of chances at this level of late and only holds outside claims.

16/1

6th

10

(7)

10th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trusty Scout

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Derek Shaw

3-69 and his current losing run is up to 25; others preferred.

16/1

5th

8

(8)

4th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Trusty Scout

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Three-time winner but the latest of those wins came in November 2023; fifth in two starts at Wolverhampton in January but he was well beaten at Newcastle (1m, AW) 13 days ago; others preferred.

16/1

Form: -48266 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Not as good now but remains fairly consistent at a low level; this trip is a bare minimum and he'll want a proper test, but he's capable of getting involved if the race falls his way.
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7th

6

(4)

12th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield

Mr Trick

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Placed twice off lowly marks this year and will be suited by today's trip/ground but this regressive 7yo is on a fairly long losing run and others here appeal more; visor the headgear of choice today.

14/1

6

(10)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

14:10 Nottingham

Mr Trick

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

His last win came in December 2023 but he's run some good races this year, including when third of nine at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) in May; well beaten behind some of these rivals at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) 27 days ago, despite being sent off favourite; cheekpieces replace visor.

8/1

3

(6)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Lingfield

Mr Trick

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ian Williams

His last win was in December 2023 but he's run some good races this year including when runner-up in a classified at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in February and a close third in Leicester handicap (1m2f, good to firm) on his penultimate run; looks interesting on that form and he's respected in this weak race.

13/8

Form: 4-5639

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Has been expensive to follow and goes in a first-time tongue-tie tonight; this is easier and he's one to consider down another 3lb, especially if the market speaks his way.
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4

(7)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

18:30 Leicester

Masterofgreygoose

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Joseph Parr

Regressive 11-race maiden who was beaten 17l when down the field at Lingfield (1m2f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) a week ago; returns to turf with the tongue-tie back on; better needed now dropped back in trip; due to be 3lb lower.

11/1

2

(1)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:58 Lingfield (AW)

Masterofgreygoose

11st 1lb

J: Mr Lewis Kent

T: Joseph Parr

Regressive ten-race maiden who has been beaten 5l or more in his six handicaps this year; mark continues to fall but he needs to this step back up in trip to make a difference; cheekpieces added.

12/1

7th

6

(2)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Masterofgreygoose

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Joseph Parr

Showed early promise, but hasn't built on it and now 0-9; finished 5l behind Royal Observatory when sixth of 14 in an amateurs' event over C&D last time and needs plenty more.

12/1

Form: 59375-

Last run: 196 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Yard in good form with jumpers and broke a losing run on the Flat last week; market useful but this regressive, ex-Richard Hughes maiden isn't a standout candidate, back from an absence under one of the less-experienced jockeys (0-7).
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9th

5

(10)

8th May 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Faster Bee

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Took him a long time to get off the mark, but has utilised forcing tactics to good effect over C&D this year (1241); 5lb higher than for his latest success, though, and he doesn't have a great draw.

4/1

1st

4

(5)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Faster Bee

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Came good at the 26th attempt over C&D in February when making all; has ran well twice since over C&D when in the money and a danger to all if he can grab an early lead in returning cheekpieces.

9/4

4th

6

(9)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Faster Bee

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Disappointing at Southwell (6f) last time but he went close over C&D on his penultimate run and that was after an emphatic front-running success at this track; drawn out wide on this step back up in trip but has possibilities if he can bounce back.

5/1

Form: 571448 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and hung left on turf last time, an effort that may be best ignored; otherwise she's done little wrong in four starts over C&D and is worth a second look.
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4th

1

(4)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Annalee Lass

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Peter Niven

Won a classified event at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) last February; beaten 3l when third in a similar event at Newcastle in January but she was below her best when visored for the first time (retained) there 28 days ago; needs to bounce back.

11/2

6th

1

(3)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Annalee Lass

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Peter Niven

Won a Wolverhampton classified event (8.6f) one year ago; promising third in a similar C&D event last month, chasing home two rivals who have more than upheld the form; won't need much of a lift from the change of headgear to play a leading role.

7/2

7

(11)

18th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ripon

Annalee Lass

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Peter Niven

C&D winner who comes here on the back of a fair eighth of 13 at Wolverhampton (8.5f) last month; possibilities off an easing mark.

14/1

Form: 789/9-

Last run: 175 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Regressive maiden over various trips who's only been seen sporadically and returns from another absence tonight; comes right down in trip, having run over 1m6f last time out, and surprise to see him involved.
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10th

1

(9)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bondi Man

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Sarah Hollinshead

22-race maiden who is far from solid on his form, all at Wolverhampton, this winter.

40/1

8th

12

(11)

2nd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bondi Man

9st 11lb

J: Mr Cameron Hillhouse

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Inconsistent 21-race maiden who has finished ninth in classified events here (9.4f) in his last two runs; has plenty to prove again and he's struggled in three attempts at this trip.

33/1

9th

3

(1)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bondi Man

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Inconsistent 20-race maiden who finished last of nine in a classified event over C&D last Monday; others preferred.

25/1

Form: 27539-

Last run: 189 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Regressive maiden who's done most of his racing on turf, mainly over a bit further, and returns from six months off; trainer also saddles King Of The Dance.
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4th

2

(3)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Lingfield (AW)

Change Of Fortune

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Just one win from 35 starts and he finished eighth of nine in a classified event at Wolverhampton (9.4f) last month; remains unexposed over this trip but he's hard to predict and others are more convincing.

14/1

8th

2

(5)

23rd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Change Of Fortune

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Record of 1-34 but his win was at Ffos Las last summer and he returned from a break with an encouraging fifth here (8.6f classified) last month; should benefit from that run and he could be dangerous back up in trip.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 516737

Last run: 4 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Southwell specialist who goes well for female jockeys (Sophie Dobson takes her first ride under rules); hit traffic at Beverley last week and that run can be ignored but he pulled hard the last time he ran over C&D and boasts a patchy record round here.
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11th

3

(6)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Suil Eile

10st 13lb

J: Miss Sophie Dobson

T: Shaun Harris

slowly away, in rear, headway from 4f out

8/1

11th

3

(6)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Suil Eile

10st 13lb

J: Miss Sophie Dobson

T: Shaun Harris

slowly away, in rear, headway from 4f out

8/1

7th

4

(9)

24th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

15:47 Beverley

Al Suil Eile

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Shaun Harris

Won at Southwell (1m, AW) last month and kept on for good third there (7f) on Sunday in a first-time visor (now left off); he's 8-52 on AW as opposed to 1-13 on turf but he ran fairly well on grass at Doncaster two starts ago and could have a part to play in this less competitive race.

7/1

16/1

Form: 65-740 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Into the veteran stage and is being tried in headgear for the first time since 2022; has had his moments at the stalls and often pulls hard over shorter, so there are plenty of risks involved.
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4th

8

(9)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mudlahhim

8st 12lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Scott Dixon

9yo who is without a win since July 2023 and he was never involved following a slow start over C&D ten days ago; others have stronger claims.

14/1

Form: /890-6 CD

Last run: 51 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Couple of lengthy absences since springing a surprise over C&D for David O'Meara the best part of two years ago; can't be recommended.
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9th

13

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield

Senseofentitlement

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Paddy Butler

Sole win from 23 starts came at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) in July 2023 for his previous yard; mostly struggled since joining this stable in 2024 but did shaped more encouragingly when fifth of eight at Kempton (1m, AW) 55 days ago; needs to build on that.

33/1

5th

9

(2)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Senseofentitlement

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Paddy Butler

His sole win was in July 2023 and he's not finished closer than sixth in 13 runs since then; opposable.

50/1

6th

7

(5)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:18 Lingfield (AW)

Senseofentitlement

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Paddy Butler

Won at Wolverhampton for David O'Meara but 2-21 overall and these terms aren't favourable.

40/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £23.20
Straight Forecast £18.34
Tricast £119.46
Trifecta £138.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Wyvern

The Guardian:

Faster Bee

SPOTLIGHT:

Masterofgreygoose

POSTDATA:

Annalee Lass

Daily Mail:

Trusty Scout

Daily Mirror:

Faster Bee

The Times:

Wyvern

Telegraph:

Wyvern

D Express:

Wyvern

The Star:

Wyvern

Daily Record:

Wyvern