October 18 / 16.29 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.29

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  • Prize money: £7955.68
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £35.50
  • Place: £7.80

Form: 41/100 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Impressed on his stable debut at Doncaster in August (6f, good to firm; back from a 606-day break) but he has made no impact in two handicaps since; too much to prove for comfort.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(6)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

16:29 Wolverhampton (AW)

Super Saiyan

9st 8lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Billy Aprahamian

Impressed on his stable debut at Doncaster in August (6f, good to firm; back from a 606-day break) but he has made no impact in two handicaps since; too much to prove for comfort.

16/1

2

(14)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

16:40 Doncaster

Super Saiyan

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Billy Aprahamian

Won a 7f maiden for the Gosdens and a 6f novice here (good to firm) by 4l on debut for current yard; faced a tough task on handicap debut at York but was easy to back (18-1) and trailed in nearly last; drops back to 5f for the first time with a tongue-tie added.

12/1

18

(13)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Super Saiyan

8st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Billy Aprahamian

Has a very different profile from most of these with just three outings to date; on the second of them he won over 7f on the AW (final outing for the Gosdens) and on the third he overcame a long absence to hammer his six rivals in a novice at Doncaster (6f, good to firm; made all); in deeper here and will need another leap forward but he could be anything.

18/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 3-1104 D BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Promise in one run for Eve Johnson Houghton one year ago; returned for new yard with a Catterick maiden win (6f, good to soft) and better form when defying a penalty at Doncaster in June (6f, good to firm); neither handicap run so convincing but still early days.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

21th

16

(20)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Wicket Keeper

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Lightly raced 4yo who won maiden/novice races on turf last May/June and was a promising fourth of 14 at Newcastle (6f, AW) in March on his stable debut; however, not quite at the same level there (6f) since and he's up in grade this afternoon; others are more compelling.

50/1

6th

4

(2)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Wicket Keeper

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Won twice on turf last summer for Ed Bethell; 33-1 for last month's stable debut but he ran a fine race, fourth past the post but doing best of the far-side group; solid claims off the same mark.

6/1

4th

2

(6)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Wicket Keeper

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Pair of 6f turf wins for Ed Bethell last summer and ended his time with that stable with a close second in 6f Wolverhampton handicap in October; his new yard has made a good start to the year.

10/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 847261 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
The winner of three of his 11 starts, the latest four weeks ago when producing a good change of gear over 1f out to take a 6f Newmarket handicap by the scruff of the neck; 5lb rise asks more of him but unlikely he has reached his ceiling.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Coul Angel

10st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Five-time winner (four on AW) who ran well when fourth of 16 last May on his only outing here; chased home a handicap blot on his return to turf in April and he was back in that form when second at Windsor (again 6f, good to firm; Bolo Neighs behind) 11 days ago; in the mix once more.

11/2

2nd

6

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:00 Windsor

Coul Angel

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Five 6f wins in 2025, on AW and turf (good); now 14lb higher than his final run on grass last year and, although he faced difficult tasks in two Newmarket starts this spring, he might have run better in the second of them; needs to raise his turf game.

9/1

6th

7

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

Coul Angel

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Michael Appleby

Upped his game following a gelding operation last summer, winning over C&D in September before making giant strides on AW; returned from a break to do best of the rest behind runaway winner Double Rush over C&D 17 days ago; could have a nice prize in him this year but the 5lb turnaround with Double Rush may be insufficient.

9/1

Form: 210003 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Led late on when winning a 5f handicap at Hamilton in June; best run since when third of ten at Leicester 11 days ago (5f, good to soft); more to prove back over 6f.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

11

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

16:29 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Led late on when winning a 5f handicap at Hamilton in June; best run since when third of ten at Leicester 11 days ago (5f, good to soft); more to prove back over 6f.

10/1

11

(4)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Can take a nap at the start; best form of 2025 in good 5f Hamilton races during June, going close (good to soft) before leading near the line (good) but he hasn't been running badly in competitive sprints of late; the expected strong pace can suit now he's back at 5f and returned to this grade.

10/1

53

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 4lb

T: Richard Fahey

Close second at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) in June and went one better there (5f, good) 11 days later; effective over 6f in the past; however, down the field on his last two outings and needs to get back on track.

33/1

Form: 3541-0 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Smart 2yo for Kevin Ryan in 2021, winning two 6f Group races in France, and he has gained three 5f successes in Hong Kong since; tailed off in the Portland on his stable debut five weeks ago; this more manageable but he has a wide draw and there are still risks attached.
Place /
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Atomic Force

10st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Won twice on AW in early part of this year and kept on well from the rear for creditable third in quite valuable C&D (good) contest last month; also suited by good to soft ground and has the early speed to race much closer to the pace from his favourable draw if that's the plan.

11/2

3rd

4

(6)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Atomic Force

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Edward Bethell

Successful in last two AW attempts but wasn't in anything like the same form returned to turf last time (effective in this sphere in the past); remains on career-high mark and can be opposed kept to grass.

16/1

11th

4

(12)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

15:57 Pontefract

Atomic Force

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Edward Bethell

Had a long spell in Hong Kong; gradually back in business since returning to Britain and gained 5f AW wins the last twice; still attractively treated, considering he was a dual Group scorer on turf as a 2yo.

8/1

Form: 150880 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
In fine form in the first half of the year but the handicapper has held the upper hand more recently; now 3lb lower than for his last win and he has the inside stall so a revival wouldn't be out of the question back down in class.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Regal Envoy

9st 3lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: William Knight

The winner of 14 of his 48 starts, including two 5f handicaps this season; dropped away when seventh to King Of Light over 6f at Windsor 12 days ago; others look better handicapped.

16/1

7th

5

(7)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:00 Windsor

Regal Envoy

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: William Knight

Course specialist; in prime form, having won at Bath before suffering a luckless run on this track, then a convincing winner here (also 5f, good to soft; acts well on good to firm) since; that trip seems to suit best though and he has more to prove off 6lb higher in a better race.

100/30

1st

4

(3)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

19:39 Windsor

Regal Envoy

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: William Knight

Useful strike-rate and 4-6 over 5f for Oisin Murphy; can lead; versatile regarding tracks but he won his first two C&D starts (including this race when 3lb higher) and gave the principals too much rope back here in May, albeit he still found only an improved one too good; best form on good or quicker ground and rarely asked to tackle slower surfaces.

3/1

10/1

Form: 507377 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; flashed home to win a 7f handicap at Chester in May but it has been a mixed bag since, including dropped into a seller at Chester four weeks ago; dangerous mark if the addition of a tongue tie has a positive effect.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(9)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

16:29 Wolverhampton (AW)

Probe

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

C&D winner; flashed home to win a 7f handicap at Chester in May but it has been a mixed bag since, including dropped into a seller at Chester four weeks ago; dangerous mark if the addition of a tongue tie has a positive effect.

10/1

4

(4)

20th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:05 Chester

Probe

9st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Jennie Candlish

Last-gasp winner of a Class 3 handicap here (7f, good) in May but he hasn't matched that form since and was well held over C&D (good to soft) last time; hood now returns but this is highly competitive for a seller and others are preferred.

8/1

1

(9)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:35 Chester

Probe

10st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Jennie Candlish

Produced a strong finish for a last-gasp success off this mark here (7f, good) in May; hasn't hit the same level since but he had some serious traffic issues when a creditable third here last month; looks interesting on this step back up in trip and could be a big factor if he gets the breaks.

14/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: R-0005 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Last summer's Ascot win (5f) not quite a distant memory but there has been little to cheer since, with poor starts (and a refusal to race) becoming a feature; can't be supported with confidence.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(8)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

16:29 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fair Wind

9st 10lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Owen Burrows

Last summer's Ascot win (5f) not quite a distant memory but there has been little to cheer since, with poor starts (and a refusal to race) becoming a feature; can't be supported with confidence.

10/1

5th

6

(1)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Fair Wind

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Owen Burrows

Looked a sprinter with a big future when winning a well-contested 5f handicap at Ascot last summer but he refused to race at Goodwood 17 days later and he's been well beaten in three runs this year, starting slowly at both Epsom and Ascot on his last two outings; this is his first start at 6f and given he has been headstrong, it isn't sure to suit; not short of ability but the risks are obvious.

20/1

16th

7

(2)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Ascot

Fair Wind

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Owen Burrows

Up-and-coming sprinter in 2024, best form when beating a high-class rival over C&D (good; handles good to soft) last July; however, he refused to race later that month and hasn't been sighted in two runs this year; too talented to ignore but he's back from another break today.

16/1

5/1

Form: 413027 D BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Two 6f wins this year and he has also run well in a C&D handicap; however, his form dipped at Southwell last month (5f) and he needs a full revival to defy his wide stall.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

15:10 Doncaster

Miraculous

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

It's possible the drop back to 5f will help but Chester brought out the best in him for Roger Varian and it's been the same story for his new yard this term; has to improve upon what he's been showing away from the Roodee.

7/1

5th

7

(4)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Miraculous

8st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Chester winner (6f, good) for Roger Varian last season; best runs for Tim Easterby have been over same C&D (third there on Saturday after racing wide); chance on that last run but not sure this straight 6f will be ideal.

5/1

10th
13 (2)
Queue Dos

11/1

Form: 133671 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Stretched her unbeaten course record to three when winning a 7f handicap last month; up two classes and another 4lb but she should give it another good go.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(4)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Salisbury

Queue Dos

8st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: J S Moore

Campaigned mostly in lower grades and has done her winning on Wolverhampton AW; doesn't look the answer in this scenario.

16/1

8th

1

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Lingfield

Queue Dos

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: J S Moore

Four AW wins; 0-12 on turf but has largely consistent form in this sphere, creditable third at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) most recently; each-way possibilities.

5/1

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

Non-runners

Marty Hopkirk, Almarada Prince, Papa Cocktail

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £285.80
Straight Forecast £224.74
Tricast £594.36
Trifecta £1102.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Coul Angel

SPOTLIGHT:

Almarada Prince

TOPSPEED:

Regal Envoy

The Times:

Queue Dos

NEWMARKET:

Miraculous

Daily Mirror:

Papa Cocktail

D Express:

Coul Angel

The Sun:

Coul Angel

The Star:

Coul Angel

Telegraph:

Queue Dos

The Guardian:

Almarada Prince

Daily Record:

Almarada Prince

POSTDATA:

Regal Envoy

Daily Mail:

Regal Envoy