February 03 / 20.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.30

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £3.50

Form: 83-8

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Modest form in three maiden/novice runs at up to 1m; faces a more realistic assignment on this handicap debut and the addition of a visor could help too.
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5th

1

(8)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

15:05 Haydock

Silver State

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

The winner of four of his six handicap runs since fitted with a visor, including two impressive front-running displays since returned to turf (1m; good to soft and good to firm); 5lb higher in a stronger race but he cannot be passed over at all lightly, such has been his progress.

11/4

1st

1

(1)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

15:25 Doncaster

Silver State

10st 1lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

He made an instant impact once handicapping in a visor, winning over 8.6f at Wolverhampton in February and following up over 1m at Newcastle 11 days later; back on the up with an emphatic front-running success at Bath last week (1m, good to soft) and he is 2lb well in under a 6lb penalty; faster ground to contend with today but this will be his last chance in a Class 5 for a while and he has to be high on the list.

7/4

1st

2

(5)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:52 Bath

Silver State

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Advanced his form in a visor when bagging a pair of 1m handicaps at Wolverhampton and Newcastle in February; has continued in good form, third in 1m Southwell handicap 48 days ago; must enter calculations.

15/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 211-75 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m nursery at Chelmsford in November and followed up over C&D the following month; last two starts have been disappointing and he needs a full revival.
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5th

7

8th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Thanh Nam

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Won a C&D nursery in November and followed up at Wolverhampton (8.6f) two weeks later; didn't really fire in his next two runs, but he got back on track with a creditable second at Wolverhampton on Tuesday; that was his 12th start but he's been generally progressive on AW and he's in the mix.

3/1

2nd

3

(6)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thanh Nam

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Won a 1m nursery at Chelmsford in November and followed up over C&D the following month; last two starts have been disappointing and he needs a full revival.

5/1

5th

4

(2)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:08 Lingfield (AW)

Thanh Nam

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Ended 2025 with a pair of handicap wins (around 1m) at Chelmsford and Wolverhampton but he beat only one (in a change of headgear) in 1m Chelmsford handicap last time; no surprise to see him bounce back with usual cheekpieces now refitted.

11/2

7/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 45344-

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Failed to win in nine starts for Alice Haynes at up to 1m2f; starts out for a new stable off a reduced mark and she's one to consider back from a three-month break.
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1st

3

(3)

5th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lexington Express

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

0-9 for Alice Haynes but she has won two of her five starts for Marco Botti, both front-running wins on AW; 3lb rise for narrow win 12 days ago asks a stiffer question but she should enjoy the run of the race.

7/4

1st

3

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Lexington Express

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Posted an improved effort when winning by 6l at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) last month, despite hanging right, and backed that up when going close over that same C&D 19 days ago; can again go well.

4/1

16/1

Form: 5039-7

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Promising third behind Thanh Nam at Chelmsford on handicap debut in November (1m) but suffered heavy defeats twice since; has a point to prove now.
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6th

7

(9)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Akrivos

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

0-10 but he has posted some solid efforts on the AW; below his best at Southwell (7f, AW) 26 days ago and the switch back to turf isn't sure to suit; cheekpieces now added.

6/1

8th

11

(6)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:07 Southwell (AW)

Akrivos

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Fourth on last three starts (1m-1m2f, Tapeta/Polytrack) including under Billy Loughnane at Lingfield three weeks ago; 2lb lower but this drop back to 7f asks a question.

5/1

Form: 854-

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Didn't see things out in three 7f runs as a 2yo; steps up in trip for her handicap debut and could still have more to offer.
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8th

9

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:10 Redcar

Bergamo Gold

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Came good with two AW wins (1m2f/9.4f) in March and made the frame on next two outings but dropped out as though something was amiss at Lingfield last month (race in which Ammoony came second) and probably needs to bounce back with career-best effort on this turf debut.

10/1

9th

8

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Lingfield (AW)

Bergamo Gold

8st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Charlie Johnston

Came good with two wins (one over C&D) in March; still in good form but was allowed to set steady fractions when making the frame on her last two appearances (9.4f/C&D) and others in this field may have more potential.

7/2

2nd

3

(2)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Lingfield (AW)

Bergamo Gold

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Is enjoying a very good 2026 and bagged handicaps over C&D and at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in March; posted a solid third of seven in another 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap last time and she must enter calculations.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2312-4

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at the tenth attempt when leading late on in a 7f nursery at Southwell in December; not quite so good twice since but this is a welcome drop back in class.
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5

(1)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:42 Ripon

Popty Ping

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Campaigned mostly on AW and overall record is just 1-18, the success in March; however, she continues in form and wasn't disgraced in most recent turf attempt; frame possibilities.

11/2

2nd

8

(9)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Popty Ping

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Doubled her tally over this C&D when beating 11 rivals in March off a 4lb lower mark and posted a respectable effort at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 12 days ago; interesting back here.

9/2

4th

4

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Doncaster

Popty Ping

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

In very good form on the AW this winter and she resumed winning ways in 7f Southwell handicap last month; up 4lb but she can make her presence felt again back on turf.

7/2

10/1

Form: 978-

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Modest form in three 7f runs on AW in late 2025; opening mark is not a gift on that evidence but he is bred to be better than this level and headgear is added for his handicap debut.
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8th

2

(4)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Hamish Leek

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Horton

Better effort switched to handicaps last month when 2l fifth of 11 over 7f at Kempton in first-time blinkers (retained); being eased another 2lb can only help.

7/1

5th

6

(1)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Kempton (AW)

Hamish Leek

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

Started a similar price to Telling Time when also stepped up to 8.6f for handicap debut at Wolverhampton this month and achieved a similar amount (soundly beaten in seventh); blinkers replace cheekpieces here.

9/1

7th

6

(5)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hamish Leek

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

Modest form in three 7f runs on AW in late 2025; opening mark is not a gift on that evidence but he is bred to be better than this level and headgear is added for his handicap debut.

10/1

Form: 0803-

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Good third here (7f) on his stable debut in December and stepping up in trip seems likely to suit; hit with a 10lb rise for that effort though and he will need to progress now handicapping.
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4th

10

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Telling Time

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Longsdon

0-10 but was only beaten a neck in a 0-60 handicap over 6f here when last on the AW in March; has been placed over C&D and is shortlisted dropped to this level for the first time.

8/1

7th

6

(10)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:40 Leicester

Telling Time

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Longsdon

He went close off 2lb higher at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in March and a case can be made on that form but he's been soundly beaten back on turf on his last two starts; now 0-9 and he has to raise his game.

12/1

11th

10

(8)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:55 Nottingham

Telling Time

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Longsdon

Best form when placed twice on Wolverhampton AW; only midfield back on turf (good to soft) last time but may do better back on faster ground.

14/1

8/1

Form: 379-54

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Her two best efforts came over 7f and she is still to convince over 1m; cheekpieces added for first time; others appeal more for win purposes.
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10th

8

(12)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flying Macs

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Usher

Her two best efforts came over 7f and she is still to convince over 1m; cheekpieces added for first time; others appeal more for win purposes.

8/1

4th

3

(6)

14th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Flying Macs

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Usher

0-9 but she has run some fair races in defeat; finished behind Chinchin at Chelmsford 12 days ago, however, and she needs to raise her game.

16/1

7th

10

(11)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flying Macs

9st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

Reasonable effort back over 7f at Chelmsford on latest start but she'll have to be at the top of her game to win this from stall 11.

12/1

8/1

Form: 797-

Last run: 57 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 880-4

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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No Results Found

Form: 48-76

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Exhibition Match, Montu

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Payout
Exacta £69.20
Straight Forecast £57.08
Tricast £123.15
Trifecta £344.70

Selections

D Express:

Popty Ping

SPOTLIGHT:

Montu

RP RATINGS:

Thanh Nam

Telegraph:

Silver State

NEWMARKET:

Hamish Leek

The Times:

Montu

Daily Mail:

Montu

POSTDATA:

Thanh Nam

The Guardian:

Thanh Nam

Daily Mirror:

Popty Ping

The Star:

Popty Ping

Daily Record:

Popty Ping

The Sun:

Silver State