September 22 / 20.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.30

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  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

OUR TIP

Form: 143543 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Landed two 0-50 classified events over C&D in March and showed he could still mix it in handicaps when third of ten back here 20 days ago; now back on his last winning handicap mark and makes plenty of appeal.
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8th

4

(9)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Nordic Glory

9st 6lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Multiple AW wins; much less prolific on turf but he was running over 5f on grass for the first time since a 2024 win when getting up near the line at Bath (firm) recently under James Glennon; has an awkward draw but this track may also suit; has to be considered.

7/2

1st

2

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

17:09 Bath

Nordic Glory

9st 7lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

A three-time 6f AW winner in 2025 and in good nick over the winter; just as effective on turf and this quirky sort is not out of things back from a break today.

5/1

5th

1

(2)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nordic Glory

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Last three wins have been over C&D and has mostly run well since the latest of those in September; beaten just over a length into fourth of ten behind Sisters In The Sky here a fortnight ago, but is capable of reversing the form if producing his best.

5/2

Form: 853360

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
0-12 but has been close on several occasions; drops back in trip but needs to do better than when last of ten here on Saturday.
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10th

10

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Step Along

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

0-13 (placed four times on turf from 5f-7.5f); acts on Tapeta but not yet proven on Polytrack; drops 2lb after latest Wolverhampton defeat (6f, Tapeta) and has the ability to have a say from this mark.

10/1

2

(1)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Step Along

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

0-12 but has been close on several occasions; drops back in trip but needs to do better than when last of ten here on Saturday.

7/1

10th

7

(9)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Step Along

9st 5lb

J: Connor Planas

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Unsuited by soft ground when a beaten favourite 18 days ago and now 0-11, but her close third at Ffos Las (7.3f, good) two starts ago was a good effort and she should be okay back on Tapeta.

10/1

9/2

Form: 143485

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Has a poor strike rate of 2-58 but is 0-41 on AW; has been running well since winning at Chepstow in July but unable to recommend for win purposes.
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10th

10

(8)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:25 Bath

Banana

8st 10lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

C&D winner who was a close second at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) 19 days ago; remains feasibly treated off 2lb higher but almost all of her turf runs have been on good or quicker and this return to soft ground is a concern.

11/2

10

(8)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:25 Bath

Banana

8st 10lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

C&D winner who was a close second at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) 19 days ago; remains feasibly treated off 2lb higher but almost all of her turf runs have been on good or quicker and this return to soft ground is a concern.

11/2

2nd

11

(3)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Banana

8st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Two 5f turf wins this year but she's fought a losing battle on the AW for a long time now (0-43); well drawn and back down in the weights so she isn't without hope.

8/1

20/1

Form: 0-8067 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Sole success came here in April 2024 but has run moderately on all four starts this year.
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9th

1

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Angels Call

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Nikki Evans

1-17 with his best form (including his sole win) coming over shorter trips; down the pecking order.

33/1

7th

6

(4)

5th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Angels Call

9st 0lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Nikki Evans

Course winner but over 5f; nothing to suggest he wants this far though and easy enough to look elsewhere.

33/1

9th

4

(5)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Angels Call

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Nikki Evans

Former sprinter who finished well behind Desiderata back from a break last Monday; never gone beyond an extended 1m, so stamina is an obvious concern.

25/1

Form: /35776

Last run: 114 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Placed in a 5f novice event here in January; well below that level since; sold for 1,200gns in August and much more needed going back up in trip on stable debut.
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6th

1

(4)

2nd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forest Gunner

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: David Evans

Won a 5f classifed stakes at Lingfield last month, but fared less well upped in grade over C&D last week.

12/1

7th

6

(4)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forest Gunner

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David Evans

It was a classified race he won at Lingfield recently (5f) and he's now 8lb higher than for his sole previous success at handicap level; could be vulnerable but at least there are no wellbeing issues.

11/2

1st

3

(5)

14th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

12:25 Lingfield (AW)

Forest Gunner

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David Evans

5f win at Southwell last October; mixed record since but this is his first attempt in 0-50 company and he can't be ignored; visor experiment quickly aborted.

5/1

Form: 303527 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner who scored over C&D off 2lb higher mark in February; not at his best here on Saturday but is the type to bounce back and had been in fair form previously; should be thereabouts.
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6th

8

(6)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:50 Bath

Under Curfew

8st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who is on a lengthy losing run; can lead but didn't at Windsor last time and was never involved; if on his game he wouldn't be without hope.

8/1

6th

8

(2)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:25 Windsor

Under Curfew

9st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who is on a losing run of 22; knocking on the door on AW when last seen and he won't mind getting back on the grass; has made the running but it is not a prerequisite; could go well.

13/2

4th

10

(3)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Under Curfew

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran with nine wins on his record, all over sprint trips; stays this far though and he holds each-way claims once more.

8/1

Form: 50-809

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
18-race maiden who has returned this year in poor form; easy to dismiss.
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7

(8)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kings Gem

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Thomas Faulkner

18-race maiden who has returned this year in poor form; easy to dismiss.

25/1

Form: 067566 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner but has lost his way since winning at Bath in June; now on a career-low mark and needs to show more.
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3rd

10

(2)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:03 Bath

Sisters In The Sky

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Grace Harris

Acts of firm and heavy ground; triple course winner who scored at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in January but he's been quiet there in last three runs; has bit to prove and needs to rediscover his spark back on turf.

14/1

8th

8

(7)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sisters In The Sky

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Grace Harris

Gained the latest of his nine wins in a C&D handicap in January; good second here next time but his form has cooled in classified events over C&D in last two runs; bit to prove and he needs to get back on track.

10/1

Form: 303298 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Has five wins here (two over C&D) but has been below par on his last two starts and needs to recapture his best form.
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3rd

9

(6)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Lisa Williamson

All ten wins have been on AW including five at this track; runner-up off 2lb higher over C&D in September but it has been tough going since and others look safer.

33/1

4th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Lisa Williamson

Better at 6f these days and can be given a pass for his latest Southwell run (5f); second over C&D on his penultimate start and he is one to consider at this level.

12/1

4th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Lisa Williamson

Better at 6f these days and can be given a pass for his latest Southwell run (5f); second over C&D on his penultimate start and he is one to consider at this level.

12/1

10/1

Form: 732559 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Veteran who has won three times here, the latest off 2lb higher over this trip last November; modest on turf lately, but each-way possibilities returned to this venue despite a wide draw.
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10

(11)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Savalas

9st 2lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Veteran who has won three times here, the latest off 2lb higher over this trip last November; modest on turf lately, but each-way possibilities returned to this venue despite a wide draw.

10/1

12

(13)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Savalas

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Adrian Wintle

Veteran who has won three times here, the latest off 2lb higher over this trip last November; modest on turf lately, but each-way possibilities returned to this venue despite the widest stall.

25/1

10

(6)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

20:00 Windsor

Savalas

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Veteran hold-up performer; in fair form at Bath in May and 6f on fast ground suits him well; will need this to set up perfectly for him back from 12 weeks off though.

12/1

33/1

Form: 897989

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-27 and no improvement following break when last of nine at Lingfield (5f, AW) two weeks ago.
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13th

13

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Lil Wade

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

This is only his third race on turf but he finished last and second last in the others; none of his 2025 or 2026 form reads well enough and his 0-33 overall record is probably the bottom line.

66/1

8th

9

(7)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Lil Wade

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Scott Dixon

Poor maiden who's done most racing in sprints and not looked to see it out in a handful of starts over this trip; two poor efforts this spring leave him hard to recommend.

50/1

13th

16

(16)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Lil Wade

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Good runs have been few and far between since his Wolverhampton second in September 2024; easy enough to swerve.

50/1

Form: 0-0677

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all ten starts when based in Ireland; no improvement for drop in trip on stable debut when seventh at Chepstow (6f, good) last month.
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1st

6

(15)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:03 Bath

Legendsoftheland

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Ex-Irish 4yo; record of 3212 since wind/gelding operations, opening his account in a classified event at Wolverhampton (6f) before a creditable effort in a handicap there last time; still unexposed as a sprinter and he's a player if he can transfer his progress back to turf.

7/2

2nd

5

(4)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Legendsoftheland

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Record of 321 (at classified level) since wind/gelding operations, opening his account in C&D event most recently; solid claims back in a handicap.

3/1

1st

6

(3)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Legendsoftheland

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Ex-Irish; two fair runs in 7f classified events this year after wind op and being gelded; a possible, but drop in trip not sure to suit.

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £46.20
Straight Forecast £45.22
Tricast £214.75
Trifecta £366.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Nordic Glory

RP RATINGS:

Under Curfew

D Express:

Legendsoftheland

The Times:

Step Along

The Sun:

Banana

The Star:

Legendsoftheland

The Guardian:

Nordic Glory

Daily Mail:

Nordic Glory

Daily Mirror:

Nordic Glory

POSTDATA:

Under Curfew

Telegraph:

Under Curfew

Daily Record:

Under Curfew