July 31 / 20.15 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.15

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Racing League Race 13 Handicap (For horses In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Racing League Race 13 Handicap (For horses In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 423441 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner who won his last two starts here, in late 2021 and in November 2023; showed he was in good form when winning off the latter mark at Doncaster (also 7f, good to soft) 12 days ago; stays this trip but wee bit more needed up 4lb.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(9)

19th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Bath

Sterling Knight

9st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Ed Dunlop

Multiple winner who is familiar with stronger handicaps than this and he was beaten under 3l in a big field last time at Newbury (7f); won his last race at this level in May, over 1m and off the very same mark.

7/1

8th

10

(13)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

Sterling Knight

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ed Dunlop

Landed the 12th win of his career (including one over C&D) at Newmarket (1m, good) in May but hasn't hit the same level in five subsequent runs; has dipped to 1lb above the mark he defied on the Rowley Mile but others arrive with more pressing claims.

25/1

6th

5

(4)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:37 Newmarket (July)

Sterling Knight

9st 11lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

C&D winner who scored on the other course here (1m, good) in May; hasn't hit the same level in four subsequent runs but he was not beaten far at Thirsk last time and he ties in with Tuscan Hills on that form; usually comes from off the pace and has possibilities if he gets the breaks.

12/1

Form: 1-222 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who won on debut here (7f) in December and solid second in three starts this year, twice at Kempton (7f/1m, Polytrack) despite missing the break last time; that was still a career best and this progressive sort looks a big player.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Believe The Storm

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Charlie Fellowes

Made a winning debut in December 2024 and ran well in defeat on several occasions last year; signed off with a poor effort when ninth of 11 at Newbury (7f, good to soft) last September but handicapper has given him a chance if he can hit the boards running.

7/1

9

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Newbury

Believe The Storm

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Charlie Fellowes

Low-mileage 4yo who has raced mainly on AW; unable to sustain his progressive RPRs the last twice but gives the impression he's still in form; went close in sole turf attempt and is unexposed in this sphere.

12/1

Form: -40401 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
All three AW starts on Tapeta at Newcastle; easy winner of a 1m novice on his AW debut in 2022 but finished last at that track over a year ago, after which he had wind surgery, and kept to turf since; second bout of wind surgery before winning at York (7f, good; 20-1) three weeks ago; up 6lb.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(9)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

17:00 Beverley

Obelix

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Julie Camacho

Ran into traffic at a crucial stage when fourth to Glenfinnan over C&D (good to firm) last month; similar form when fourth at Thirsk 17 days ago; each-way shout.

100/30

4th

2

(2)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Obelix

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Julie Camacho

Ran into traffic at a crucial stage when fourth at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 24 days ago; capable of a prominent showing but he is the type that is always reliant on some luck in running.

5/2

Form: 000298

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
2-16 on AW, the second win coming at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) last August; raced freely when making a low-key return over C&D in March and second of 11 at York (7f, good to firm) in June is the only highlight of five subsequent runs; can miss the break and was down the field in a Racing League handicap at Yarmouth last week.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

13

(4)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ascot

Tolstoy

10st 12lb

J: Mr Matt Brown

T: Brian Ellison

His win in the Leger Legends 0-70 classified event at Doncaster (1m, good) three weeks ago came a little out of the blue but the form has worked out, with the second and fourth winning since; only nudged up 1lb and has won back to back before; considered.

8/1

1st

10

(12)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Tolstoy

11st 7lb

J: Niall P Madden

T: Brian Ellison

Fairly useful on his day and this assignment is a drop in class; however, has a doubt over current form, having posted duck eggs in last three appearances; revival is required.

20/1

17th

15

(12)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Tolstoy

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Low-key return to turf at York (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; should be well treated but he comes with risks attached.

25/1

Form: 0-2112

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has done really well since being gelded and joining current yard, with a close second at Chelmsford followed by wins at Yarmouth (good to firm) and Chelmsford (Polytrack); another close second at Newmarket (also 1m, good to firm) last month; progressing nicely and he's on the shortlist.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(13)

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:47 Newbury

Mr Swivell

8st 13lb

J: William Buick

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Has done his winning at about 1m but ran respectably, keeping-on seventh, in big-field 1m2f event at the York Ebor festival most recently; not dismissed off a workable mark with William Buick up for first time.

12/1

7th

13

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Mr Swivell

9st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Scored twice in 2024 and three times in 2025; back to best when second in useful 1m handicap here (good to firm; acts on soft) last month but only eighth of 11 at Thirsk since and his peak RPRs (including all wins) have been achieved at about 1m.

16/1

8th

8

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Thirsk

Mr Swivell

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Scored twice in 2024 and three times in 2025; gradually back to form this season, creditable second in useful handicap at York (1m) most recently; appears to be on his way to regaining the winning thread and looks a must for the shortlist.

9/2

Form: 137763

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Ascot specialist but his best RPR came when second on Kempton's Polytrack (7f) last April; left James Fanshawe after a good second here (7f, Tapeta; first-time blinkers) last October and won the Victoria Cup at Ascot (7f, good to firm) on his stable debut/reappearance in May; another big run at that track when third in a hot handicap (1m, good) on Saturday; same mark here and he's 2lb well in.
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7th

18

(22)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Hickory

9st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

8yo who has been in career-best form this year and posted course win number four when scoring over C&D (good) last month; got going too late once in the clear over 7f here (good to firm) a fortnight ago, when appearing to still be in good form, and he's high on the list now back up to 1m.

11/1

10th

8

(9)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Hickory

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jamie Osborne

Better than ever aged eight and recent form features two course wins over 1m, taking Ascot record to 4-13; may ideally need that trip now and it was soft ground when he finished second in this contest 12 months ago.

14/1

1st

7

(11)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:48 Ascot

Hickory

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Won on this card 12 months ago and he was winning here for the third time when scoring over C&D (good to firm) in July; ran pretty well in fifth at Newmarket three weeks ago and could play a leading role back here.

10/1

Form: 1-6292 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Sole AW start when second of 15 at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) at the start of June; solid run when filling that spot again (1m, good to soft) 12 days ago; unexposed and likely capable of better.
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2

(6)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket

Shamrock Bay

9st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Runner-up three times this summer (at up to 8.6f) before winning at Chepstow (1m, good) last month; came clear with the runner-up last time and this lightly raced 4yo holds solid claims up 5lb.

11/2

1st

2

(12)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 4

18:00 Chepstow

Shamrock Bay

9st 11lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Lightly raced 4yo whose only real blip in his last four handicaps came in a strong race at York; solid run in defeat at Wolverhampton (8.6f) and he's 1lb well in on the back of that.

8/1

9

(2)

31st Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shamrock Bay

9st 6lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Sole AW start when second of 15 at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) at the start of June; solid run when filling that spot again (1m, good to soft) 12 days ago; unexposed and likely capable of better.

8/1

Form: 06-034

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
All starts on turf; yet to win a handicap though was beaten just a nose and a head when third of 16 in the competitive Carlisle Bell (1m, soft) in June; similar form when fourth of six up in grade at Hamilton (8.5f, good) a fortnight ago.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(3)

19th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 4

16:25 Pontefract

Sailthisshipalone

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ivan Furtado

Consistent over 1m this term for new stable; won at Pontefract in April and Ayr in September; ran respectably in big field at York most recently; out of 1m2f scorer but doesn't shape as if he's crying out for this new trip.

11/1

1st

1

(1)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Sailthisshipalone

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Kickstarted 2026 with a 1m Pontefract win (good to soft; has also won on soft) off 1lb higher in April; pair of respectable thirds back there (good/good to firm) in July and considered back from a two-month break on ground which suits.

13/2

Form: 150-30 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Five wins on AW include two over C&D in cheekpieces last autumn; creditable comeback when third at Haydock (1m, good) in June but last of ten at Ascot (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; got upset in the stalls that day so may bounce back for a yard that continues to tick along very nicely.
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5th

4

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 3

16:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Of Arabia

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Record of 7-20 on AW and 2-3 since wearing visor; midfield in notable handicap at Lingfield (1m2f) most recently, shaping as if this return to further is worth exploring; could go well in the retained headgear.

6/1

5th

5

(10)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

Lady Of Arabia

8st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

2-2 since visored, following a 1m2f Chelmsford win with a ready success at Wolverhampton last month (9.5f); up 4lb and drawn widest so she will need to produce another personal best to complete her hat-trick.

12/1

3rd

4

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

13:40 Lingfield (AW)

Lady Of Arabia

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Five-time AW winner who looks a solid contender, having shown herself back in better form with third-place finishes off current mark at Southwell (1m) in last three outings; should be thereabouts again.

7/2

Form: 7-9068 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Both AW wins came here, including over C&D in 2023, but form tailed off sharply at the end of last year, after which he had wind surgery; not much to shout about in four runs this term and he's developed a habit of starting slowly; others preferred.
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12

(10)

31st Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Koy Koy

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: George Boughey

Both AW wins came here, including over C&D in 2023, but form tailed off sharply at the end of last year, after which he had wind surgery; not much to shout about in four runs this term and he's developed a habit of starting slowly; others preferred.

33/1

8th

7

(1)

3rd Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:23 Kempton (AW)

Koy Koy

9st 6lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

Formerly quite useful but he was ending a losing run when dead-heating at Wolverhampton (9.4f; best AW form on that track) in November and he hasn't recaptured last year's best efforts in three runs this time round.

20/1

6th

4

(6)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Koy Koy

9st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

Regressed last year, mainly over shorter, and seems happier on Tapeta; well held in two runs back from wind surgery and the cheekpieces come off again as he steps back up from 7f.

16/1

Form: 254207

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
0-10 since debut win on AW but two seconds this term include on reappearance at Southwell (1m, Tapeta); not so good over that C&D last time and now tried in a visor; needs more.
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13th

8

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Tilted Kilt

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: William Knight

Both his wins have come on the AW but he wasn't disgraced when eighth of 17 on turf at York (7f, good; 22-1) four weeks ago; stepping back up to 1m should be a help; each-way possibilities.

12/1

8th

12

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Tilted Kilt

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: William Knight

Both his wins have come on AW but he handles turf, albeit best grass runs have come on good going; two disappointing efforts since his Southwell win in April and others are more convincing.

33/1

12th

10

(12)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:17 Sandown

Tilted Kilt

9st 3lb

J: Neil Callan

T: William Knight

Has gained both wins on AW, including on reappearance; has bits of fairly useful form on turf but produced one of his lesser efforts last time, taking record in this sphere to 0-9; others preferred.

25/1

Non-runners

Romieu, Rock Walk

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £37.10
Straight Forecast £30.45
Tricast £180.23
Trifecta £234.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hickory

Telegraph:

Mr Swivell

The Times:

Believe The Storm

TOPSPEED:

Tilted Kilt

POSTDATA:

Shamrock Bay

D Express:

Koy Koy

The Star:

Tolstoy

Daily Record:

Believe The Storm

The Guardian:

Mr Swivell

Daily Mirror:

Mr Swivell

RP RATINGS:

Hickory

LAMBOURN:

Hickory

Daily Mail:

Hickory

The Sun:

Hickory