October 18 / 19.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.00

Standard

Genting Casino Wolverhampton Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 2m 0f 120y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Genting Casino Wolverhampton Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 422502 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Registered sole Flat win at Wolverhampton; bounced back with close second over C&D last time; enters calculations.
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8th

3

(10)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Fashionelle

9st 8lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Forbes

Some good performances last year as when beaten a short head off this mark over C&D in November; needs to better her two efforts since returning last month, though.

16/1

6th

8

(2)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Fashionelle

8st 10lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: Tony Forbes

0-12 in Flat handicaps but she was placed here in November on two occasions (including C&D); behind Shipshape at Wolverhampton (1m6f) on his first start for 131 days but the returning cheekpieces should be a positive.

16/1

7th

7

(7)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fashionelle

9st 6lb

J: William Cox

T: Tony Forbes

0-11 in Flat handicaps but bang there on three of her last four starts (2m here and Southwell 1m6f); that puts her firmly in the picture but there is a bit to prove after 131 days off.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 333413 CD BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Sound performances (won then creditable third) over C&D the last twice; still not fully exposed at this trip; remains of interest.
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3rd

2

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:45 Kempton (AW)

Sneaky Blinder

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Robert Stephens

Two course wins to his name from four starts; none of his six victories have come off a mark quite this high and he's lost his way since going in at Wolverhampton in March; needs a revival.

10/1

7th

7

(4)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sneaky Blinder

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Robert Stephens

Three wins here over the extended 2m in recent times, latterly off 2lb lower; the return to Tapeta will suit, off the back of two ordinary efforts, but others make greater appeal.

14/1

5th

5

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

16:55 Salisbury

Sneaky Blinder

9st 2lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Looked as good as ever when keeping on well for narrow win at Wolverhampton (2m, AW) in March but his latest AW run was disappointing and his turf strike-rate is modest (1-15); others preferred.

10/1

Form: 657-48

Last run: 211 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 4yo; opened his account with hurdles win in July when last seen (stable debut); interesting off current mark back on the Flat.
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3

(2)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

T Or Coffey

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Jennie Candlish

Ex-Irish 4yo; opened his account with hurdles win in July when last seen (stable debut); interesting off current mark back on the Flat.

7/2

7

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

18:48 Stratford

T Or Coffey

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

0-14 on the Flat and 0-6 over hurdles when based in Ireland but was close third in 13-runner Cork handicap hurdle (2m4f, good) in May and will be hard to beat if somewhere near that form here; recently changed hands for 20,000euros; drops back in trip for stable debut.

15/8

Form: 342713 C BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Stayed on for creditable third last time when bidding for 1m6f double, taking Wolverhampton record to 213; solid claims back up in trip.
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7th

5

(11)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield (AW)

Forglen

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: William Stone

Won over C&D in January; runner-up at Southwell (1m6f) next time and has won over 1m6f at Wolverhampton and Southwell on his two starts since; his wins have been narrow ones, meaning he is climbing the weights only slowly, and there can be optimism this progressive 5yo has more left in the tank.

7/2

1st

2

(5)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:50 Southwell (AW)

Forglen

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: William Stone

In fine form lately with wins at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) and from a subsequent winner at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta); finished runner-up over this C&D in between and although up 3lb, is likely to be bang there once again.

7/2

Form: 46894

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; improved effort (2l fourth) upped to 2m at Kempton most recently; possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear.
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3

(4)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Witch Hazel

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

0-6 but she was beaten only 2l when fourth of nine at Kempton (2m, AW; winner and runner-up have won since); dropped away at Wolverhampton (2m, AW; first-time cheekpieces) five days ago having sat closer to the pace than ideal; headgear quickly discarded; may bounce back.

4/1

5

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Witch Hazel

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Five-race maiden; improved effort (2l fourth) upped to 2m at Kempton most recently; possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear.

6/1

4th

9

(2)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Witch Hazel

8st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Jim Boyle

Failed to cut much ice in AW middle-distance maiden/novice contests in the spring and well held on heavy-gound Windsor handicap debut (11.5f)) on return from a break 17 days ago; another who takes a big step up in trip.

12/1

Form: 233234 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Consistent on turf since upped to 2m/2m1f; recorded sole success at Wolverhampton and warrants respect back here.
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4th

4

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

11:00 Nottingham

Star Of Jupiter

8st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Mark Loughnane

1-20, with the win coming in a classified event at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW; first-time blinkers) last February; runner-up on three occasions, including on good to firm at Chepstow last summer, but was well held at Yarmouth (soft) 15 days ago.

9/2

6th

8

(10)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

16:18 Yarmouth

Star Of Jupiter

8st 9lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: Mark Loughnane

1-19, with the win coming in a classified event at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW; first-time blinkers) last February; however, he has been in the first three on six occasions, including on turf on a variety of ground; returns to turf with place claims.

10/1

5th

6

(7)

19th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

14:30 Newcastle (AW)

Star Of Jupiter

9st 1lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Inclined to pull hard in this headgear combination for the first time on his comeback and that was a solid effort all things considered (Nymphaea fourth); always the danger he'll do the same under Hope Regan (0-16) but claims if settling.

5/1

Form: 548689

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
4yo maiden; ran well at Wolverhampton in March on handicap debut but has failed to back up that effort; something to prove.
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6

(10)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Courageous Gold

9st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Unplaced in all nine starts and and not sure dropping back to this trip is going to make much difference; cheekpieces given a go.

14/1

8th

6

(10)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Courageous Gold

9st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Unplaced in all nine starts and and not sure dropping back to this trip is going to make much difference; cheekpieces given a go.

14/1

8th

6

(10)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Courageous Gold

9st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Unplaced in all nine starts and and not sure dropping back to this trip is going to make much difference; cheekpieces given a go.

14/1

10/1

Form: 08377

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Has hindered himself by taking a good hold in a couple of 2m events since handicapping; chance depends on whether he settles better.
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8

(7)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bedford

8st 13lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Alan King

Has hindered himself by taking a good hold in a couple of 2m events since handicapping; chance depends on whether he settles better.

10/1

7th

8

(5)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Bedford

8st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Alan King

Beaten a long way in three qualifying runs over 1m2f/1m4f in May/June, including 22l last of three at Salisbury on the final one; has had wind surgery ahead of this handicap debut after a 100-day break; not bred to be a stayer but is a half-brother to some useful sorts and needs a betting check in a race where nothing arrives with compelling claims.

7/1

1

(2)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

16:00 Salisbury

Bedford

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Alan King

Hooded for both starts to date but he still pulled hard when said to have become unbalanced early at Newbury last month; there must be a good chance he over-races again, in a small field upped in trip, and he's up against it even if settling better.

33/1

Form: 999494

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
3yo maiden; sneaked into the frame over C&D most recently; unexposed at the trip so may build on that effort.
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7th

9

(8)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dancing Bay

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

13-race maiden but he returned from a short break with a second in a C&D classified event (33-1) ten days ago; was no match for the winner but he kept on well in the closing stages and he's still unexposed at this trip; dangerous.

10/1

2nd

8

(1)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dancing Bay

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jennie Candlish

12-race maiden who has yet to be placed and he's failed to beat a rival here (2m/1m4f) in his last two starts; no appeal.

33/1

12th

10

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dancing Bay

8st 11lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Jennie Candlish

0-11 under rules; best effort when fourth of nine at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) in August, but has blown hot and cold in three starts over 8.6f/16.5f here since; tongue-tie given a go.

14/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £69.66
Tricast £161.54

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

T Or Coffey

The Times:

Witch Hazel

RP RATINGS:

Forglen

Telegraph:

Sneaky Blinder

The Star:

Bedford

Daily Record:

Fashionelle

Daily Mail:

Witch Hazel

POSTDATA:

Forglen

Daily Mirror:

Sneaky Blinder

The Guardian:

T Or Coffey

D Express:

T Or Coffey

The Sun:

T Or Coffey