July 31 / 19.15 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.15

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Racing League Race 11 Handicap (For horses In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)

  • Prize money: £38655
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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Racing League Race 11 Handicap (For horses In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

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8/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 098518 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Well suited by the 6f course at Newcastle and he registered his first success for this stable when winning a competitive handicap there last month; subsequent turf defeat excusable and he's still feasibly treated if he takes to this track.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Fivethousandtoone

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Faced with his optimum conditions but he is 3lb higher than for his win in this race last summer; each-way claims once again.

10/1

6th

8

(14)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Fivethousandtoone

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time AW winner, only 1-27 on grass; never the slightest threat on return to turf at Leicester; others have more convincing profiles.

16/1

11th

11

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Fivethousandtoone

8st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time AW winner who has finished close up on Tapeta (5f/6f) in his last three runs; record of 1-26 on turf but he's on a lower mark in this sphere and he ran well in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (6f, good to firm) last summer; dangerous.

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 219-39 D

Last run: 124 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Useful for Andrew Balding and he made a fine start for his new stable when a close third over 7f here in March (Listed); disappointed at Doncaster three weeks later and then played up before the start ahead of his intended run at Newcastle last month; rider claims a useful 7lb but still faces a tough task off a BHA mark of 109.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(10)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Al Shabab Storm

9st 12lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Smart on his day and his third at Wolverhampton (6f) last July saw him record an RPR of 115; down the field in two runs for Mick Appleby this year and he now drops to 5f for the first time in his career; tongue tied for the first time.

25/1

12th

2

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Al Shabab Storm

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Finished down the field on stable/seasonal debut at Chester (7.5f) this month but that doesn't tell the full story as he ran well for a long way from his wide draw and was hampered late on; he's dropped to an attractive mark and is just the type his new trainer does very well with.

14/1

12th

1

(10)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Al Shabab Storm

9st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Won a 7f Listed race here (good to soft) for Andrew Balding in 2024; still capable of smart performances for Marco Botti last year but wasn't at his best on final two starts, including in a course seller; sold for 45,000gns in October; a Group 1 entry at Royal Ascot suggests new connections are hopeful he retains all his ability.

12/1

Form: 326246 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Yet to win this season but he ran a series of good races in competitive handicaps before a midfield finish in a Sandown Group 3 26 days ago; cheekpieces tried for the first time and he's one to take seriously.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(8)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

11:45 Newmarket (July)

Change Sings

10st 3lb

J: George Downing

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

On a losing run but he retains plenty of ability and his latest fifth of 12 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) was another solid effort; should make another bold bid.

4/1

5th

10

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Change Sings

9st 0lb

J: George Downing

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Over two years since the last of his five wins; shaped well at Kempton on his reappearance but he hasn't built on it in two runs since; broke out of the stalls and withdrawn when favourite for a Kempton handicap last month; well drawn to attack and he lurks on a dangerous mark.

8/1

4

(5)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Change Sings

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Has five wins, four being on AW but losing run stretches back to May 2024; gets little respite from the handicapper but has run with credit on all three starts this year.

9/2

14/1

Form: -10210 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Two wins this season, as well as a fine second at York's Dante meeting, and he's still feasibly weighted on peak 2024 efforts; latest Bunbury Cup effort needs forgiving but he's not ruled out.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(20)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Dark Thirty

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Ex-Richard Hannon; off the mark for the Quinn team when making virtually all in a 22-runner handicap at York Dante meeting (6f, good); bounced straight back from a lesser run at Thirsk when second at Ripon; made all for a 6f Chester win three weeks ago; stable won this with Mr Wagyu in 2022.

8/1

1st

2

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:03 Chester

Dark Thirty

10st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: John & Sean Quinn

Ex-Richard Hannon; off the mark for the Quinn team when making virtually all in a 22-runner handicap at York Dante meeting (6f, good) in May and bounced straight back from a lesser run at Thirsk when 2l second of seven at Ripon (6f, good) nine days ago; same mark this afternoon; bold show likely from a handy draw.

6/1

2nd

2

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Dark Thirty

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Ex-Richard Hannon; off the mark for the Quinn team in a 22-runner handicap off 6lb lower at York in May (6f, good); lesser run at Thirsk last time; could bounce back

11/2

Form: 9-6563 CD

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Smart on AW on his day, as when winning the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 3lb higher mark (RPR 113); had a spell in the doldrums afterwards but there were more promising signs in the spring, including his third of 13 at Newcastle when last seen in May; each-way shout.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(4)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 3

15:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Willem Twee

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Won the Listed Golden Rose at Lingfield in November 2023 and landed a valuable 6f Class 2 handicap here (off 106) the following summer; has finally slipped back down the weights, giving notice of a return to form (third) in an added visor at Lingfield (7f) 51 days ago; respected.

13/2

3rd

4

(7)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Willem Twee

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Fanshawe

Good runs few and far between since August 2024; should be well handicapped but that has been the case for a while and he hasn't shown much this year; now tried in a visor; stable also run Heathcliff.

20/1

9th

1

(2)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:03 Southwell (AW)

Willem Twee

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Not the force of old but he ran well when third in a hot Newcastle handicap last May (6f; RPR 108) and he races off a 7lb lower mark today; neither subsequent run has been comparable but this is a drop in grade and he can't be ruled out.

12/1

Form: 6018-4 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won three times over 6f for Michael Bell; joined this yard for 42,000gns; had a wind operation before a fine fourth at York last month (6f, good to firm), leading inside the final furlong but tiring close home; good record on AW and she's an interesting contender back from seven weeks off.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Queens Guard

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Good second over 5f here in August but two lesser efforts have followed; opposable on balance.

20/1

7th

6

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Queens Guard

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Good second over 5f here in August but two lesser efforts have followed; opposable on balance.

20/1

Form: 0-2500 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Useful 2yo and he ran well in good events on his first two starts this season; no impact in warm handicaps twice since but his mark is easing; drawn wide but unexposed at 6f.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:44 Leicester

Mr Lightside

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Can lead; smart 2yo who began 3yo season on a mark of 102; has shown just humdrum form in three turf handicaps, despite a sliding mark, and was way back behind Justcallmepete at Bath last week; has it to prove now.

10/1

11th

5

(5)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:20 Bath

Mr Lightside

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Appleby

Both wins were on turf in 2024 but he's well treated on old form and has run respectably on Tapeta (5f/6f) in last two starts; can make the running and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid back in this sphere.

6/1

4th

5

(8)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Mr Lightside

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Having tumbled down the weights there were signs of a possible revival when keeping on for third in a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton last week (attracted support); Rossa Ryan retains the ride and today's return to 6f won't be an issue; can't discount.

7/2

Form: 536269 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Admirable mare but hard to win with and cheekpieces didn't help at Newmarket five weeks ago; drawn widest and minor money perhaps her best hope.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Aramis Grey

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Her losing run stands at 26 but that doesn't do her justice as she's an admirable mare who has run numerous good races since that latest success; good third against male opposition at Newcastle four weeks ago; should get a good pace to aim at and more prize money would seem likely.

6/1

3rd

1

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Aramis Grey

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Her losing run stands at 26 but that doesn't do her justice as she's an admirable mare who has run numerous good races since that latest success; good third against male opposition at Newcastle four weeks ago; should get a good pace to aim at and more prize money would seem likely.

6/1

Form: 1-6109

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Arrived on the scene late when winning the 3yo Dash on Derby day; no better than midfield in two Ascot handicaps since and hopes here rest on the return to 6f giving her a lift.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:03 Chester

Stormy Impact

9st 13lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won the 3yo Dash at Epsom (5f, good) last June and left reappearance behind when good fourth of 20 in the Dash there (5f, good to soft) three weeks ago; just as effective at 6f and can play a prominent role from an unchanged mark.

13/2

4th

6

(16)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Stormy Impact

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

In 2025 she took a big step forward from her seasonal return when sweeping through late to collar Lexington Blitz in the 3yo Dash on this card; also won at Wolverhampton in July (6f, AW) off 1lb higher than today; never a threat at York last month on return to action but it's not unreasonable to expect much better today and she is sure to get a strong pace to aim at.

12/1

16th

6

(22)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Stormy Impact

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won the big-field 3yo Dash at Epsom (5f, good) last June and landed another quality handicap at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in July; she lacks a recent run and there is a suspicion that 6f is her optimum trip, but she'll get a strong pace to aim at today and is not ruled out off a competitive mark.

25/1

16/1

Form: -24312 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Ready win in a Class 5 handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month; has since finished second in a 7f Listed race at Carlisle but that form could be misleading and she was hit with a 12lb rise for her troubles; possibly she's just a rapid improver but looks vulnerable off her revised mark.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Salisbury

Fleetwater

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: J S Moore

Has performed creditably a few times this term but her form surprisingly dipped at Windsor last time, has gained both wins at that venue; others preferred.

10/1

9th

9

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Fleetwater

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: J S Moore

Well suited by this track, recording both her wins here and in the frame on her other three visits; ran on well to take third at Goodwood eight days ago; one to take seriously.

12/1

3rd

9

(9)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Goodwood

Fleetwater

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: J S Moore

Both wins at Windsor but she is effective elsewhere; runner-up in two of her three starts this year but she's back from nine weeks off and could prove vulnerable.

9/1

Form: 262-33

Last run: 48 days

W: 8st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Close sixth in the 8.6f handicap on this card last year when racing off the same mark; two solid efforts in big-field handicaps this year, latterly third of 19 at Cork (7f, good) seven weeks ago; each-way shout.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

16

(16)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

Barbapapa

8st 7lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Henry De Bromhead

Three-time AW winner who sole turf success from eight starts came over 7f at Leopardstown in 2023 off 65; ran better than finishing position suggests on Curragh seasonal return and entitled to improve; 4lb wrong.

20/1

12th

18

(22)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Barbapapa

8st 11lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Henry De Bromhead

Three-time AW winner, whose sole turf win came over 7f at Leopardstown; absent since November but ran well on seasonal return when third in this race last year (to Moltophino) off today's mark; 7lb claim could prove useful.

16/1

11

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Barbapapa

9st 1lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two-time course winner at 1m; weakened over 7f here on latest and hasn't been beaten far on last two starts at 6f (including a 2.25l fifth at Wolverhampton in July off 4lb higher); not dismissed.

16/1

Form: 461300 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Fine record on AW, winning six of his ten handicap runs (also second twice) on Tapeta; well beaten in Class 3 events on turf on his last two starts and likely vulnerable at this level, even back on this surface.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

15:10 Doncaster

Oriental Prince

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Haydock (7f, good to firm) last May and at Newcastle (5f, AW) in November but he's a more reliable proposition on AW, on which he's 7-19 as opposed to 1-15 on turf; not at the top of his game on grass of late.

12/1

7th

9

(13)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Oriental Prince

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Seven wins in 2025, including a turf success (7f, good to firm) off a 3lb higher mark; this looks more manageable than the 20-runner 0-85 handicap he contested at York eight days ago; not ruled out.

8/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £122.60
Straight Forecast £123.24
Tricast £841.94
Trifecta £1455.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Change Sings

SPOTLIGHT:

Queen's Guard

The Star:

Barbapapa

TOPSPEED:

Aramis Grey

LAMBOURN:

Fleetwater

Daily Mirror:

Willem Twee

RP RATINGS:

Dark Thirty

D Express:

Queen's Guard

Telegraph:

Change Sings

The Guardian:

Change Sings

Daily Mail:

Change Sings

Daily Record:

Barbapapa

The Times:

Aramis Grey