June 23 / 15.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

15.00

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Highbet Football Free Bets Handicap

  • Prize money: £3977.84
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

Form: 61- D

Last run: 219 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Got stuck in the mud at Newbury on debut (7f, heavy) but he showed much more when winning a 6f Newcastle novice in November; won there despite taking a strong hold in the early part of the race and he's open to further progress in a more truly run race; interesting, especially if backed.
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9th

1

(8)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

Shiplake

9st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Record of 3-5 on AW includes two stylish wins over 7f at Southwell for new yard; unfavourable draw played a part in him failing to transfer the form back to turf in the Victoria Cup when admittedly taking record in this sphere to 0-6.

8/1

23th

20

(3)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Shiplake

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Has form figures of 62743 on turf, mostly over 6f; impressed at Southwell in last two appearances, taking record for new yard to 2-3, strike-rate over 7f to 2-4 and AW score to 3-5; interesting contender, assuming he can transfer the progress back to this sphere.

15/2

4

(5)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:04 Windsor

Shiplake

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Charles Hills

Began his handicap career with two second placings over 6f (AW and good) but not quite at the same level on his last two runs; feasible mark if back to his best and he's still low mileage.

10/1

Form: 658616 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Can blow hot and cold but he popped up in a 5f handicap here last month and ran creditably from stall 1 at Chester ten days ago (6f, good); not sure he's got much in hand of his mark though.
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10

(10)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:55 Chester

Rock N Roll Rocket

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: David Loughnane

Wildly inconsistent gelding who's drawn wide back down from 6f; little room for manoeuvre off this mark and it's hard to know what to expect as usual.

25/1

2

(9)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rock N Roll Rocket

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: David Loughnane

Can blow hot and cold but he popped up in a 5f handicap here last month and ran creditably from stall 1 at Chester ten days ago (6f, good); not sure he's got much in hand of his mark though.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 326-20

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden but twice a runner-up, including over C&D in April; caught wide at Windsor on her handicap debut three weeks ago and ended up well beaten; only 4-1 there though and a better effort could be forthcoming from stall 1.
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9

(1)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Newbury

Kalahari Blue

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ollie Sangster

Three placed efforts in maidens but he's been well held switched to handicaps (6f) in last two starts; overall record now stands at 0-7 and he needs improvement at this new trip.

14/1

3

(1)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kalahari Blue

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Ollie Sangster

Six-race maiden but twice a runner-up, including over C&D in April; caught wide at Windsor on her handicap debut three weeks ago and ended up well beaten; only 4-1 there though and a better effort could be forthcoming from stall 1.

11/2

3

(9)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

17:40 Windsor

Kalahari Blue

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ollie Sangster

Placed in three of her five qualifying runs including a rallying second on her Wolverhampton reappearance (6f maiden) in April; conditions should be fine on this return to turf and this unexposed filly needs a close look on handicap debut.

11/4

Form: 741-15 CD

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won her first two handicaps, a 6f nursery at Southwell in October and then easily defying a 5lb rise over C&D on her seasonal return in April; only midfield at Doncaster last time but she could resume her progress back on Tapeta.
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6

(5)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Dancer

9st 10lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Jack Jones

Has had excuses with one thing and another since an easy comeback win over 6f here off 1lb lower in the spring, latterly when getting buzzed up after being hampered early; longer trip not assured on pedigree (dam produced only sprinters) but she's capable of going well if seeing it out.

8/1

12th

1

(3)

19th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Kempton (AW)

Rogue Dancer

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jack Jones

Her form on Tapeta features autumn/spring wins and a resurgent effort, making late headway from difficult position, last time; possibilities off current mark on Polytrack debut.

8/1

5th

1

(12)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:50 Southwell (AW)

Rogue Dancer

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jack Jones

Ended 2024 with a C&D win and she made a winning reappearance at Wolverhampton in April; her form has dipped markedly on her last two starts though and she needs to bounce back.

8/1

Form: 527-64

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Ran well when second at Kempton on his nursery debut last October (7f; cheekpieces first time); no progress since, including switched to a visor at Catterick last month; stable having a quiet summer and others appeal more.
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4th

1

(1)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Kempton (AW)

Reddeef

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Posted best effort over C&D but needs a revival, having failed to show his form in two starts since returned to AW; has refused to enter the stalls twice this winter.

12/1

2

(8)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Reddeef

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Michael Keady

A maiden who continues to struggle despite hurtling down the weights; reverting to sprinting could help matters but not the solid option here.

12/1

Form: 17-372 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
C&D winner as a 2yo; ran her best race so far when a front-running second of 14 at Windsor last week (6f, good to firm); this is a lower grade and she's respected with new blinkers replacing cheekpieces.
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3rd

2

(5)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

15:53 Bath

Queue Dos

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

All four wins have been on AW and she's 0-11 on turf; finished placed a few times on good or quicker ground last summer but she's been quiet in both runs this season and others are more persuasive.

14/1

7th

3

(7)

12th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

19:50 Lingfield (AW)

Queue Dos

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

All four wins at Wolverhampton, including one over this trip, but has run well on Polytrack; should be all the better for last month's return when fourth of six over 6f back at Wolverhampton (first and third have won since); a player.

11/1

Form: 03-506

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
6lb lower than when winning a 5f nursery at Lingfield (AW) last summer; hasn't been in much form since though and opposable despite dropping down the weights.
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5th

8

(7)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Amerjeet

9st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Michael Herrington

Sole win on AW and his rare turf handicap runs haven't seen him to best advantage, admittedly when higher in the weights than he is now; beaten favourite four times from last six runs though and others higher up the list.

10/1

7th

8

(5)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amerjeet

8st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Michael Herrington

Poor strike-rate and hasn't always looked the most eager under pressure; conditions no problem and on a dangerous mark so can't rule out another prominent showing.

9/2

Form: 030-06

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Of interest on her 2yo best and she may have needed her reappearance at Windsor last month; latest Lingfield run harder to excuse (well backed over 5f) but perhaps the return to both 6f and AW will help.
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4th

5

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Skellig Isle

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Philip McBride

Came from well back to win on stable debut at Chelmsford (5f, AW) in March and bounced back from lesser run at Yarmouth with close fourth of six at Wolverhampton (6f, AW); effective on turf in the past and not ruled out.

9/2

4th

4

(2)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Skellig Isle

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Philip McBride

Came from well back to win a 5f handicap at Chelmsford on her stable debut in March; unable to reproduce that form at Yarmouth last month; still has handicapping scope and returning to 6f/Class 5 can help.

7/1

5th

7

(5)

11th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

17:40 Yarmouth

Skellig Isle

8st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Philip McBride

Made a winning start for her new connections when coming home 2.25l clear of her rivals in a Class 5 at Chelmsford 16 days ago (5f); she looked to be going nowhere through the first half of that race, under the pump before the field had completed a furlong, but the pace folded and she was strong at the finish; a 6lb rise and stronger opposition could find her out.

11/1

Form: 504-

Last run: 208 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Improved with each of her three 2yo runs, finishing fourth of 14 in a 7f Dundalk maiden (AW debut) when last seen in November; open to further progress this year but the absence of headgear and the widest draw means she can be taken on today.
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6

(5)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

13:52 Dundalk (AW)

Have I Told You

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John S O’Donoghue

Improved with each run last year, finishing the season with a fourth of 14 in a 7f maiden here; perhaps needed the run on seasonal return at Wolverhampton last month when the now reapplied cheekpieces were left off and she finished a well beaten ninth; capable of better.

10/1

9

(11)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Have I Told You

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John S O’Donoghue

Improved with each of her three 2yo runs, finishing fourth of 14 in a 7f Dundalk maiden (AW debut) when last seen in November; open to further progress this year but the absence of headgear and the widest draw means she can be taken on today.

10/1

4th

10

(13)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

13:43 Dundalk (AW)

Have I Told You

8st 12lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John S O’Donoghue

in touch with leaders, prominent after 1f

10/1

Form: 7-2008

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Looked one to keep on the right side of when second over C&D on his stable/seasonal/handicap debut in April; three lesser turf efforts have followed and hopes rest on the return to Wolverhampton sparking something.
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8th

10

(4)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:23 Yarmouth

Style King

8st 6lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Chris Dwyer

0-5 on turf; didn't build on his second at Wolverhampton in April when favourite but flopping at Southwell (also 6f, AW) a fortnight later; others hold more pressing claims.

14/1

6th

3

(7)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Style King

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Prominent racer who got off the mark in a 6f handicap at Lingfield (AW) last September; similar form when second to an improving rival at Wolverhampton 13 days ago; easy lead unlikely but he is still considered.

3/1

Form: 702-

Last run: 361 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to the useful sprinter Jumbeau; ran three times as a 2yo, showing her best form when second of seven at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) almost one year ago; open to improvement but the absence suggests things haven't been plain sailing.
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10th

7

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Sands Of Dubai

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

Bit of a mixed bag lately, getting off the mark at the ninth attempt at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month but failing to beat a rival back there on Monday; enough to prove after that.

8/1

10th

7

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Sands Of Dubai

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

Bit of a mixed bag lately, getting off the mark at the ninth attempt at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month but failing to beat a rival back there on Monday; enough to prove after that.

8/1

9

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sands Of Dubai

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

3yo who got off the mark at the ninth attempt when landing a C&D handicap last month; that was a narrow success but she finished well to justify favouritism and a 3lb rise looks fair enough; key player.

15/8

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Shiplake

NEWMARKET:

Rogue Dancer

RP RATINGS:

Queue Dos

TOPSPEED:

Style King

POSTDATA:

Rock N Roll Rocket

Telegraph:

Rogue Dancer

D Express:

Rogue Dancer

Daily Mirror:

Rogue Dancer

LAMBOURN:

Shiplake

The Sun:

Shiplake

The Star:

Shiplake

Daily Record:

Shiplake

The Guardian:

Queue Dos

Daily Mail:

Queue Dos

The Times:

Style King