June 23 / 14.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

14.00

Standard

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  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

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12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.60
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 21640U C

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Only 1lb higher than when winning over 1m4f here in February; unseated his rider at the start at Nottingham 11 days ago; he'll need a strong pace at this trip but he has the ability to feature.
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9th

4

(10)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sense Of Worth

9st 7lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Blows hot and cold but he is 2lb lower than for his last win (8.6f here in June) and fully effective over C&D; not solid but couldn't discount with confidence.

14/1

2

(9)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Sense Of Worth

9st 10lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

0-10 here but scored at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) in February; campaigned over shorter since March and won again at that venue (8.5f) in June; case to be made now he's back on that winning mark.

20/1

5th

8

(9)

15th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Sense Of Worth

9st 8lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Retains a fair chunk of ability aged nine but all of his 2025 AW form is at Wolverhampton, winning twice; not sure quite what to expect back elsewhere.

20/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 8-3112 C

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Progressive since handicapping, winning 7f events here and at Kempton this spring; solid second at Bath last time (1m, firm; slowly-run race); could take another step forward back on AW and he has the assistance of a leading amateur; would have more to prove over an extended mile if they go a strong pace
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3

(2)

9th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Kempton (AW)

I Follow Rivers

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Spencer

Has form figures of 31122 since handicapping and that latest second was a close call at Wolverhampton (8.6f; lost right hind shoe) two weeks ago; only 1lb higher in this similar race and he's open to more progress back on Polytrack; big player.

3/1

2nd

12

(7)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

14:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

I Follow Rivers

10st 2lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard Spencer

Progressive since handicapping, winning 7f events here and at Kempton this spring; solid second at Bath last time (1m, firm; slowly-run race); could take another step forward back on AW and he has the assistance of a leading amateur; would have more to prove over an extended mile if they go a strong pace

5/1

2nd

1

(2)

14th May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:42 Bath

I Follow Rivers

9st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Has proved a different proposition since switching to handicaps following a gelding operation, winning two of his last three starts (all three over 7f on AW); now steps up to a 1m (he's speedily bred) on this return to turf under a penalty, 4lb higher than for last week's Kempton win; respected in his hat-trick attempt.

4/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 861270 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Two wins for Peter Niven this year, the second of them a wide-margin success over C&D in April; unplaced in two turf runs for Roger Fell but could fare better back on AW.
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3rd

3

(11)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

14:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Northbound

10st 12lb

J: Miss Rosie Howarth

T: Roger Fell

Two wins for Peter Niven this year, the second of them a wide-margin success over C&D in April; unplaced in two turf runs for Roger Fell but could fare better back on AW.

14/1

10th

8

(14)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:22 Ripon

Northbound

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

Two wins at around 1m on AW this year; 1-22 on turf but he was only beaten a short head at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) in April (his final start for Peter Niven); seventh of 12 in this grade at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) on stable debut 22 days ago; place chance.

14/1

Form: 653623 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
In good form since returning to action last August, winning twice over C&D and running numerous solid races in defeat; inexperienced amateur on board (finished third on her only ride under rules) and more minor money perhaps the best hope.
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3rd

10

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Speed

9st 4lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Three-time C&D winner, latterly off 4lb higher in February; fine on Polytrack but the return here is an obvious plus off a career-low mark and he's another with claims in an open handicap.

10/1

5th

1

(6)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

King Of Speed

9st 9lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Ended 2025 with a win at Wolverhampton (8.5f) in December; has had some ups and downs since but he came from off the pace to finish a creditable third at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) two weeks ago; now 3lb lower than for his last success and has claims if he can build on that last run.

7/2

3rd

6

(5)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:21 Lingfield (AW)

King Of Speed

10st 13lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Ended 2025 with victory at Wolverhampton (8.5f) in December and largely in good nick this term, a close fifth in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap two weeks ago; not ruled out off a 2lb lower mark.

14/1

Form: -45159 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Well backed when running away with a 1m handicap at Southwell in April on his first run back with this yard; inclined to over race when a beaten favourite on his next two starts; can go well if settling better.
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4th

1

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ocean Odyssey

10st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

None too consistent and he has been well beaten on his last two starts; has the lowest BHA rating in the field and has to concede weight all round so he looks up against it.

7/1

3

(11)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Ocean Odyssey

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Blew hot and cold for his former stable and it has been a similar story for James Owen, his win at Southwell and second over 1m here surrounded by lesser efforts; chance if on one of his good days; cheekpieces added to usual accessories.

4/1

7th

7

(7)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ocean Odyssey

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Emphatic win on stable debut at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) early last month; disappointing in next two runs but he got back on track with a clear second at Kempton (hood reapplied) 11 days ago; on unchanged mark and has claims if he can back that up.

5/2

Form: -17384

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a 1m handicap at Southwell in February; the pick of four subsequent efforts also came at Southwell and this should prove more suitable than the turf assignments he has faced the last twice; considered.
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1

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:13 Lingfield (AW)

Ventura Dream

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Made all at Southwell (1m; 16-1) in February and also ran well (third; in first-time cheekpieces) there in April; underwhelming since, particularly on last two starts (both 1m); it's possible that this sharper track could suit.

15/2

14

(4)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Ventura Dream

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Made all for a winning handicap debut over C&D in February and he bettered that form when a good third of 13 in a competitive race back here in April; fairly middling efforts since but he's dropped in the weights and the return here is a plus.

8/1

4

(7)

3rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:12 Yarmouth

Ventura Dream

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Handy sort who made all on handicap debut at Southwell (1m, AW) in February; hasn't added to it since, but he has run with credit on occasions and has dropped to a mark just 1lb higher than for his win; shortlisted.

6/1

Form: 8-8091

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced 3yo; two low-key runs to begin his time with Tony Carroll but he took a major step forward when springing a 40-1 surprise at Chepstow (7f, good to soft) 16 days ago; 2lb rise not excessive but it remains to be seen if he can back it up.
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1st

5

(8)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

19:10 Chepstow

Dapper Gee Gee

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Carroll

Better than ever when readily seeing off 11 rivals at Southwell (7f) under Gina Mangan in January; never involved over 1m at Doncaster next time but shaped as if still in form when fourth back at Southwell (7f) 23 days ago.

6/1

4th

5

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:42 Southwell (AW)

Dapper Gee Gee

9st 5lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Carroll

Better than ever when readily seeing off 11 rivals over C&D in January and it was over 1m when finishing midfield in a 22-runner handicap at Doncaster; considered.

9/2

12th

3

(12)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

Dapper Gee Gee

11st 1lb

J: Miss Sarah Bowen

T: Tony Carroll

Ran some good races on turf last season, including a 7f Class 4 win on good to soft at Chepstow; better than ever when readily seeing off 11 rivals at Southwell 12 weeks ago; still looks well treated up just 2lb but he has a bit more to prove over today's trip.

7/1

33/1

Form: 007-87

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
No improvement for the switch to handicaps on last two starts (stable debut latest); early days but needs much more.
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12th

5

(12)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Hot Frank

9st 5lb

J: J F Egan

T: Clare Hobson

0-8 but he was only beaten 2l in a 7f handicap here last month; continues to drop down the weights and could be dangerous if he can find something extra back in trip.

14/1

6th

3

(7)

21st Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Hot Frank

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Clare Hobson

0-7; wasn't beaten far when seventh of nine at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last month but better is still needed.

7/1

7th

5

(8)

22nd Jul 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hot Frank

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Clare Hobson

Six-race maiden who has been down the field in two starts (at about 1m) since joining this stable; drops back to 7f; best watched.

33/1

Form: 80009- CD

Last run: 212 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent last year and not seen for 212 days, but he has won fresh, has winning form over C&D and is 4lb below his last winning mark; a big effort wouldn't be a complete surprise.
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8th

6

(1)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Bath

Always Fearless

9st 2lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Readily saw off eight rivals at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month but he's been disappointing in both subsequent runs; has something to prove again and he has form figures of 5097 at Bath.

14/1

7th

6

(6)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Always Fearless

9st 7lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Readily saw off eight rivals over C&D last month; reportedly never travelled when disappointing at Lingfield since; capable of bouncing back in this field.

10/1

Form: 712922 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
C&D win in February off 10lb lower; runner-up in three of his four starts since and he has the assistance of a talented amateur today; creeping up the weights but cheekpieces are now given a go and he's more appealing than many in here.
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1st

5

22nd Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:30 Ludlow

Sonic Pioneer

11st 1lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Martin Keighley

Dual Flat winner whose form in juvenile hurdles includes an emphatic success at Kempton (2m, good) and two non-completions (pulled up both times) in Grade 2 races; drops back in class after a break but he has a bit to prove and probably needs to kick on again to make a major impact.

5/1

7

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

12:40 Cheltenham

Sonic Pioneer

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

Progressed well at an ordinary level for previous Flat yard and looked a jumper with a future when rattling home by 14l at Kempton in November (good; Flat winner on soft); only 5-2 for the Grade 2 at Chepstow over Christmas won by Tenter Le Tout and hard to believe he gave his true running; retains potential but probably vulnerable for win purposes even if back on song.

25/1

12/1

Form: 64570-

Last run: 293 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Ended his time with Heather Main under a cloud; dropped in the weights ahead of his stable debut (same owner); not ruled out.
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3rd

13

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Abu Royal

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: L J Morgan

1-25, that win for the Johnstons in an Ayr maiden (1m) in May 2023; in freefall since joining this trainer (0-7), weakening tamely after taking a keen hold in an added visor at Southwell (1m3f; last of ten) nine weeks ago, the drop back in trip needs to make a big difference.

28/1

10th

8

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Abu Royal

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: L J Morgan

Campaigned at Southwell this year, hinting at a revival in two starts prior to a heavy defeat; remains a long time since sole win; chance depends on how well he reacts to first-time visor.

12/1

8th

6

(9)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:20 Southwell (AW)

Abu Royal

9st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: L J Morgan

1-23; not beaten far albeit out of the frame in both starts here (1m3f/1m4f) since returning in January; needs to find a bit more for the longer trip.

9/1

Form: 24V710 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: 51-994 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Ended his time with James Owen with a 1m win at Lingfield (AW) last July; poor form in three runs for new stable this spring.
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10th

8

(5)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:40 Southwell (AW)

Rogue Soldier

9st 3lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Max Young

Well treated on historical data but holds poor claims on his form for current yard.

33/1

13th

1

(3)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

14:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Soldier

11st 2lb

J: Mr Billy Marshall

T: Max Young

Ended his time with James Owen with a 1m win at Lingfield (AW) last July; poor form in three runs for new stable this spring.

33/1

4th

6

(3)

29th May 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Rogue Soldier

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Max Young

Signed off for James Owen with 1m Class 5 handicap win here last summer and he should be fine over today's trip but both 7f runs for new stable this year have been very disappointing.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £45.90
Straight Forecast £32.26
Tricast £289.81
Trifecta £327.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sonic Pioneer

Telegraph:

I Follow Rivers

POSTDATA:

Royal Observatory

RP RATINGS:

Ventura Dream

Daily Mirror:

King Of Speed

NEWMARKET:

Sonic Pioneer

The Times:

Sonic Pioneer

The Guardian:

Sonic Pioneer

The Sun:

Sonic Pioneer

Daily Mail:

I Follow Rivers

The Star:

I Follow Rivers

Daily Record:

I Follow Rivers

D Express:

Royal Observatory