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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12th

1

(11)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Silver State

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

Often front-runner; four wins over about 1m this year and twice runner-up (Epsom and Chester) in quick succession when stepped up to 1m2f in June; kept on well under usual rider Rose Dawes last time and this trip is unlikely to be an issue, but further improvement is needed for sure.

12/1

2nd

2

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

14:37 Chester

Silver State

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

Is enjoying a fine season and racked up a fourth victory at Doncaster (1m) in April; posted another very good effort when runner-up in 1m2f handicap at Epsom six days ago; this likeable front runner is a player once more off an unchanged mark.

5/1

2nd

5

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Silver State

9st 1lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

Usually ridden by Rose Dawes; won four of seven handicaps, all once visored, including from the front over 1m at Bath (good to soft) and Doncaster when returned to turf; helped to set a strong gallop when fifth of ten at Haydock latest but he needs to resume improvement and this new trip is not sure to help.

12/1

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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5th

5

(5)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:47 Newmarket (July)

Lexington Express

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Successful three times over 1m-9.5f on AW this year; failed to transfer the pick of that form back to turf last time; 0-8 in this sphere and has enough to prove dropped back to 7f.

14/1

8th

4

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Lexington Express

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Marco Botti

Has thrived for the move to Marco Botti and gained a third success of 2026 in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap in May; only fourth of six at Lingfield (1m2f) last time but this likeable front-runner is the sort to bounce back.

10/1

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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5th

6

(8)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Bergamo Gold

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Won two in a row on AW in March and the first leg was over C&D; out of sorts in last three runs but the last two have been on turf; on a dangerous mark back in this sphere and one to keep an eye on for in-form yard.

7/1

4th

5

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Leicester

Bergamo Gold

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Won two in a row on AW in March and continued in good form on next two starts; considered on that form but beaten 20l on last two outings, on turf debut (1m2f, good) last time.

9/1

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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2nd

11

(13)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:02 Newcastle (AW)

Popty Ping

9st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Sole win from 20 starts came on AW at Southwell (7f) in March; has plenty of placed efforts on her CV, and didn't get the breaks when sixth (Surgeon Commander fourth) at Doncaster latest; should give her running from what is a reasonably competitive mark.

7/1

6th

10

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:30 Doncaster

Popty Ping

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Campaigned mostly on AW and overall record is just 1-19; however, turf form includes a respectable fourth over C&D in April; frame possibilities.

10/1

7th

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

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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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

+o+e Accumulators

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