September 16 / 19.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.30

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Book Hotel And Conferencing At Wolverhampton Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Book Hotel And Conferencing At Wolverhampton Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 143377 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Didn't run badly when finishing in midfield on last month's Southwell return (6f, Tapeta) and is just 1lb higher than when successful at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in February; each-way claims.
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6th

1

(3)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bomb Squad

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: John Mackie

Three wins over 7f this year, two of them here, and he turned in another solid effort at Southwell 38 days ago (6f); no obvious reason why he wouldn't go well once again.

9/2

3rd

4

(7)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Bomb Squad

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: John Mackie

Dual C&D winner, but has raced exclusively over 7f since December and was successful over that distance here four weeks ago; has to prove he still has the speed for this trip, but his course record makes him hard to dismiss.

4/1

1st

6

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Bomb Squad

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: John Mackie

Eight wins on the AW include three at this track (6f/7f), the last win coming off 2lb lower at Wolverhampton last month; ran well when runner-up here 16 days ago and there's no reason why he can't go well again.

4/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 071259 CD

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Never figured from a wide draw at Beverley (7f, good to firm) last time, but should be happier back here having won over C&D in May; contender if ready to go after 74 days off.
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4th

4

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:15 Yarmouth

Bizarre Law

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Herrington

Came from an unpromising position to win a 7f handicap at Doncaster (good to soft) in May; has not matched it in two runs since and this isn't sure to set up for him.

11/2

10th

17

(9)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Bizarre Law

9st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Herrington

Below par last weekend when bidding for a Doncaster 7f double; a possible threat if he rebounds but others are higher up the list.

14/1

7th

13

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:00 Doncaster

Bizarre Law

8st 10lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Michael Herrington

Edged out a next-time-out scorer (pair 4l clear) when coming from well off the pace to get up late over C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago; he's been an infrequent winner over the years but he retains handicapping scope after a 5lb rise.

11/1

10/1

Form: 112139 CD

Last run: 117 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner over 7f on Tapeta this year, the latest here in April; still 7lb higher and has been off for four months, so has something to prove.
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10th

3

(9)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fistral Beach

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Mackie

Only seventh over C&D last time but she's usually reliable here and was a winner in March; nothing wrong with her mark.

13/2

7th

4

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fistral Beach

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Mackie

Three most recent wins have come over C&D, the latest in March; has remained in form, though she bled from the nose when third at Southwell (7f) in April; if showing no ill effects she shouldn't be too far away.

8/1

3rd

2

(8)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Fistral Beach

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Mackie

Dual 7f winner at Wolverhampton this year, latterly when holding on well in first-time cheekpieces last month; probably bettered that form when second from wide stall there 18 days; respected in current mood.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 232950 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Eight course wins over 7f-9.5f and has run well in defeat on several occasions this year, but recent efforts not amongst his best; others more solid.
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5th

5

(6)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Course regular; his latest third (8.6f) was a remote one behind an easy winner but it was still a creditable effort; no sign of age denting his enthusiasm and he should make another bold bid.

8/1

3rd

5

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

10st 6lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Scott Dixon

Three wins here in the winter to take his course tally to 11 but he's rather lost the plot since and doesn't often go beyond 7f these days; needs a revival.

33/1

10/1

Form: 801293 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Both AW wins have come here, the latest in a 0-50 classified event over this trip in March; just missed out in a handicap here a week later and is back on the AW having run well in three of his last four starts on turf; should make his presence felt.
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6th

9

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Ravenglass

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Strong at the finish when winning a C&D handicap last May off 1lb higher; retains all his ability, in the frame on his last two start, and going back over this trip will suit; one of two runners for the stable.

11/2

4th

2

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:35 Chepstow

Ravenglass

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Last of five wins came at this track (7f) in May 2025 off this mark; returned to form when beaten a head here (7f, good) 12 days ago but not sure the step back to 6f for the first time since February 2024 will be in his favour.

7/2

2nd

8

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:03 Chepstow

Ravenglass

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

C&D win last May came off a 1lb higher mark; promising seasonal return in April but two lesser runs have followed; stable also run Sioux Warrior.

12/1

14/1

Form: 9-938

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Best of her four runs when third of seven on stable debut in a Ffos Las maiden (6f, good) on her penultmate outing; half-sister to an AW winner and worth a second look, especially if backed.
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10th

9

(8)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bona Verba

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: David Evans

Moderate maiden who has run respectably on both AW starts but she'll have to raise her game if she's to get off the mark.

10/1

4th

4

(9)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Bona Verba

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: David Evans

Offered some promise when third of seven on stable debut in a Ffos Las maiden (6f, good) in August, but held in both handicaps on turf/Tapeta; down another 2lb but others are more solid.

12/1

8th

8

(10)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bona Verba

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David Evans

Best of her four runs when third of seven on stable debut in a Ffos Las maiden (6f, good) on her penultmate outing; half-sister to an AW winner and worth a second look, especially if backed.

14/1

Form: -64126

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Had an excuse at Chepstow (6f, good) last time (missed the break), but remains 6lb higher than for her Windsor success (6f, good) in July and still has to prove her stamina for this far now back on the AW.
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11th

6

(4)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Kempton (AW)

Pure Artistry

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Clover

Gained sole win over 6f on turf; AW record isn't particularly convincing; enough to prove back up in distance on second start for new stable; visor added.

20/1

9th

3

(1)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Pure Artistry

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Charlie Clover

1-11 for Michael Bell, the win coming over this trip on turf last summer off 5lb lower; below that level on final two runs for that yard and sold on for 3,000gns in December; will do well to win this off current mark after a layoff.

14/1

9th

9

(6)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pure Artistry

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Michael Bell

Had an excuse at Chepstow (6f, good) last time (missed the break), but remains 6lb higher than for her Windsor success (6f, good) in July and still has to prove her stamina for this far now back on the AW.

6/1

33/1

Form: 068-95

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Sole success in 15 starts came off 2lb higher at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta; first-time hood) for Richard Fahey a year ago; has not matched that form since and was tailed off on his Chepstow return (6f, good) four weeks ago.
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11th

6

(3)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:38 Newcastle (AW)

Haworth Star

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Max Young

Just one win from his 20 starts but that came over C&D, and Tapeta brings out the best in him; not disgraced on last month's reappearance at Bath and he's down to a handy mark; of interest now back here.

16/1

8th

5

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:03 Bath

Haworth Star

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Max Young

Looks interesting on his second at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in November but he took backward steps on final two runs last year; overall record is now 1-19 and he's yet to be placed in seven runs on turf; has work to do on return.

25/1

Form: 846865

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-10 but has only been beaten around 2l in his last two starts despite finishing out out of the frame; down another 1lb and could play a part.
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8th

5

(7)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Groundsman

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Mark Loughnane

He's 1lb lower than when winning at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last September and is also effective on turf; however, following a break he's finished down the field on grass on his last two starts; has to get back on track.

20/1

5th

4

(2)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

18:12 Carlisle

Groundsman

10st 12lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

AW winner for Richard Fahey (7f); well beaten on stable debut after a break on turf at Lingfield last month (7f, good) but should come on for the outing; first run on soft ground.

14/1

8th

1

(3)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

Groundsman

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Mark Loughnane

Off the mark with a front-running win at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in September, his final start for Richard Fahey; three fair efforts for his new yard but needs to reproduce his best on turf following a five-month break.

6/1

Form: 252433 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Last two wins came over C&D in 2023 and is now 16lb lower; has regularly made the frame since the spring, including around here, but losing run up to 23 so he may be more of a place prospect.
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8th

12

(1)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Triggered

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Over two years since the last of his seven wins; several good runs in 2025, including when keeping on for second over 1m four weeks ago; 1lb higher this evening but back at his optimum trip.

5/1

8th

12

(1)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Triggered

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Over two years since the last of his seven wins; several good runs in 2025, including when keeping on for second over 1m four weeks ago; 1lb higher this evening but back at his optimum trip.

5/1

Form: 598689

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
2yo turf winner for Clive Cox, but out of the frame in all seven starts since returning for this yard in March; another 3lb drop not enough to tempt.
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9th

3

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Hows The Guvnor

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Won on turf as a 2yo for Clive Cox; dual AW winner (1m/7f) for this yard in January but poor last time when the race reportedly came too soon; has been freshened up and might bounce back.

5/1

7th

1

(6)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

13:32 Southwell (AW)

Hows The Guvnor

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

C&D winner in January, when 12lb lower; followed up at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta); went close from this mark when fourth back there (8.5f) on his penultimate start; respectable second at Lingfield latest but if back in the form of that penultimate effort, he'd have strong claims.

6/1

2nd

1

(2)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Hows The Guvnor

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Two Tapeta wins in January, over 1m and 7f, and better form when a close fourth (off this mark) at Wolverhampton 11 days ago (8.6f); the second and third there have both won since and he is a solid contender back down into a Class 6.

7/2

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £75.70
Straight Forecast £67.36
Tricast £276.60
Trifecta £470.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

Guiteau

SPOTLIGHT:

Bizarre Law

The Times:

Bona Verba

NEWMARKET:

Pure Artistry

The Star:

Ravenglass

Daily Mail:

Triggered

LAMBOURN:

Guiteau

Telegraph:

Guiteau

The Guardian:

Guiteau

D Express:

Guiteau

Daily Mirror:

Guiteau

The Sun:

Guiteau

Daily Record:

Guiteau

RP RATINGS:

Bizarre Law