October 18 / 18.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3977.84
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 1-7836

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in better race last time on turf debut and return from break; combination of return to AW and drop back in grade looks a plus; scored at Southwell (1m4f) on last Class 5 attempt.
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9

(8)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Alpine Oasis

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Course scorer but she came in a never-dangerous seventh of 12 on her yard debut in 7f handicap here 18 days ago; more is required with cheekpieces removed today.

20/1

7th

4

(4)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:58 Southwell (AW)

Alpine Oasis

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Two wins when trained by Karl Burke (1m/1m4f); posted her best effort for Darryll Holland when fourth of seven (beaten 1l) here over 1m3f last month but she was well beaten at Kempton (1m3f, AW) in first-time cheekpieces (retained) 16 days ago; drops down markedly in trip for her stable debut.

18/1

10th

5

(8)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

15:45 Kempton (AW)

Alpine Oasis

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Darryll Holland

Dual Tapeta winner (1m/1m4f), who gave it a good shot when a close fourth at Southwell (1m3f) four weeks ago; usually races prominently and has possibilities if she can find something extra with cheekpieces added.

12/1

Form: 611269 D BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Campaigned on turf this term for new yard; had a good spell in June/July but has proved disappointing in two starts since; beaten favourite in last two AW attempts and now 3lb higher.
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5th

4

(9)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

18:20 Epsom

Bobacious

9st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Mark Hoad

Front-runner; latest win was under Mason Paetel here (1m2f) early last July for Ed Dunlop; 4lb lower today but that's after he went off the boil and there's been only a partial revival for new yard this year, finishing sixth of nine here last time in the race he won last year; the last time he raced over a trip this short was May 2025.

8/1

6th

3

(9)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:20 Epsom

Bobacious

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Mark Hoad

Four-time winner who made all under Mason Paetel in this race (was 2lb higher) last year for Ed Dunlop; very respectable third on stable debut at Lingfield in May and soft ground may have blunted his finishing effort last time; interesting.

13/2

4th

6

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Lingfield

Bobacious

9st 0lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Mark Hoad

Front-runner who gave good account when placed behind King's Hand over C&D (good) on last month's stable debut; that run came after a layoff and he remains on a good mark; handles good to soft (unraced on anything slower); no surprise if he makes a bold bid.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 328056 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent since going close at Lingfield in June; won off current mark in C&D event just over a year ago, the final leg of a hat-trick, and has a good chance provided he's back to that form.
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3

(7)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lazieelunch

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: S Woods

Inconsistent since going close at Lingfield in June; won off current mark in C&D event just over a year ago, the final leg of a hat-trick, and has a good chance provided he's back to that form.

8/1

8

(8)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Lazieelunch

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: S Woods

Completed an AW hat-trick around this time last year (including a win over C&D) and only just beaten off this mark here in June; held in three starts since (behind Spirit Of Leros last time) and vulnerable to an improver, this being his 16th start

12/1

7

(9)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Kempton (AW)

Lazieelunch

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: S Woods

Won three consecutive AW handicaps around this time last year but form since has been patchy and he was tailed off at Southwell last time; probably best watched this time.

14/1

Form: -68033

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Turf record is just 1-11 and it's difficult to blame heavy ground for below-par effort last time (second run for new yard); however, certainly on a workable mark provided he takes well to AW.
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3rd

6

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:37 Worcester

Imperial Trooper

10st 12lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

Just 1-18 on the Flat but showed fair form when placed twice over 1m2f this spring; should have a future over hurdles but he made a low-key start in this sphere over C&D (good; 20-1) last month; stablemate of Chemistry.

16/1

5th

5

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Worcester

Imperial Trooper

10st 13lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

Just 1-18 on the Flat but showed fair form when placed twice over 1m2f this spring; can be competitive at this level if he takes well to hurdling at the first attempt.

16/1

Form: 331708

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Made all at Newbury (1m) in June on handicap debut but has failed to build on that win and a return to AW made no difference last time; doesn't appear to be crying out for this new trip.
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4th

1

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

American State

9st 9lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

Returned from a wind operation in December with a C&D success in February; scored over 1m at Southwell in April too when just 2lb lower; not so good on his next three starts but this is an ease in grade and he can't be discounted.

7/1

6th

5

(11)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

American State

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ivan Furtado

Two AW wins this year; met plenty of trouble when down the field at Newcastle last week but still makes only limited appeal tonight.

16/1

10th

6

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

American State

9st 6lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

Won twice this year (post wind surgery) for Ivan Furtado, keeping on well at Southwell (1m, Class 5; from 4lb lower) on penultimate start; not at his best at Wetherby (tenth) latest, but there's still a chance he can prove competitive from this revised mark.

12/1

14/1

Form: 632157

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Belatedly opened his account in Chelmsford contest (1m2f) in August; couple of subsequent defeats confirm his limitations and take strike-rate to just 1-23; not the percentage call.
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6

(1)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fihrayn

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

Belatedly opened his account in Chelmsford contest (1m2f) in August; couple of subsequent defeats confirm his limitations and take strike-rate to just 1-23; not the percentage call.

14/1

7th

2

(7)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Fihrayn

10st 1lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

Off the mark at the 21st attempt in an amateur riders' race at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) last month, but only fifth of nine behind Royal Pleasure at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) 15 days ago; these conditions may suit him better having been placed in one go over this C&D.

7/1

5

(9)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:35 Lingfield (AW)

Fihrayn

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

Off the mark at the 21st attempt when readily seeing off six rivals in an amateurs' race at Chelmsford 13 days ago; up 3lb but comes here at the top of his game.

2/1

Form: 663113 CD BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Maiden prior to winning a couple of Class 6 events, including over C&D on sole start under Hollie Doyle; respectable third in Class 5 at Bath (1m2f) since and remains in form; enters calculations.
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7th

4

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

21:00 Nottingham

Stipulation

9st 7lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Mark Loughnane

Generally consistent sort on turf/AW; still 2lb higher than for his last win (September 2025), but he ran better than the bare facts when returned to this sphere at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) last month; has claims if he gets some luck and his turf win was over this trip.

6/1

6th

5

(3)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

20:30 Windsor

Stipulation

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Generally consistent sort on turf/AW at up to 1m3f, albeit gets little respite from the assessor; form dipped last time but he may well rebound and pick up prize-money.

10/1

Form: 79-9

Last run: 206 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has shown no progress at novice level and lacks recent match practice having been absent since March; however, may do better now handicapping; market support should be heeded.
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10th

3

(13)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Arths Gold

9st 8lb

J: John Fahy

T: Richard Hannon

Capable of the odd howler but he opened his account in Southwell handicap (1m4f, Tapeta) in April and similar form when third in an amateur riders' race back there three weeks later; wasn't at his best in another amateur riders' race last time but he's recovered from blips before.

10/1

6th

5

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arths Gold

10st 13lb

J: Mr James Hills

T: Richard Hannon

Finally opened his account at Southwell in April and he followed it with a solid third of eight there eight days ago; ought to be thereabouts again.

7/1

3rd

3

(8)

21st May 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:23 Southwell (AW)

Arths Gold

10st 13lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Richard Hannon

A few near-misses around here before finally off the mark three weeks ago off 6lb lower (boasts a much better record on Tapeta than Polytrack); holds obvious claims under the vastly experienced Simon Walker.

2/1

Form: 657-

Last run: 390 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Prescott runner who has weak claims on 2yo form (gelded since) but looks just the type who could improve markedly now qualified for handicaps and upped in distance; interesting on belated reappearance, especially if strong in the betting.
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2

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:15 Yarmouth

Kings Hand

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Joseph Parr

Not straightforward but he won at Lingfield (1m2f, good) last month and backed it up with a good second of four over C&D three weeks ago; should remain competitive.

100/30

2nd

2

(1)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

15:53 Yarmouth

Kings Hand

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Joseph Parr

Polytrack winner for Sir Mark Prescott in January; two good runs to start off his time with Joseph Parr and he took a step forward when seeing off seven rivals at Lingfield (1m2f, good) ten days ago; this is tougher under a penalty but he did well to overcome a slow start last time and he's still unexposed on turf; respected.

3/1

20/1

Form: 732760

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
3yo maiden who has been placed a few times but brings a doubt over current form, having failed to beat a rival the last twice; others have stronger claims.
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2nd

4

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Condotti

10st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Hugo Palmer

A maiden after 12 runs and not yet proven over this fair but gave good account when third at Hamilton (8.3f, good to soft) last month and enters calculations.

6/1

3rd

6

(6)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Condotti

9st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Hugo Palmer

Still seeking first win (0-11) and now 10lb lower than when runner-up at Ffos Las (1m, good; 2-1 favourite) last August; weakened quickly when last of nine on reappearance at Carlisle (1m1f, good) 12 days ago.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £53.20
Straight Forecast £42.32
Tricast £93.70
Trifecta £195.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Stipulation

NEWMARKET:

King's Hand

POSTDATA:

Lazieelunch

The Times:

Imperial Trooper

RP RATINGS:

Stipulation

Telegraph:

Stipulation

The Guardian:

Stipulation

Daily Mirror:

Stipulation

Daily Record:

Stipulation

Daily Mail:

King's Hand

D Express:

King's Hand

The Sun:

King's Hand

The Star:

King's Hand