February 06 / 15.17 Wolverhampton (AW)

15.17

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  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Snow showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 81-311 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
In good form lately and bids for a hat-trick after wins in 0-50 classified events over 7f at Southwell (Tapeta) and Lingfield (Polytrack); this will demand more back in a handicap under a penalty, but he is still 2lb well in and seems likely to go well.
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7th

1

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:42 Lingfield (AW)

Royal Jet

9st 12lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Five wins since December, three of them at this track (including over 1m); 3lb wrong under his penalty but he's never been in better form.

6/1

1st

8

(6)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Royal Jet

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Four wins, including C&D, this winter and latest Chelmsford run probably not the one to judge him on; that said, he wouldn't look to have much wiggle room off his current mark.

8/1

6th

7

(2)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Royal Jet

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Won four times during the winter (7f-1m) and has gone up more than a stone in the weights, having been nudged up another 2lb for last weekend's Lingfield second; won't mind going back up in trip, though, and has a decent chance of adding to his tally.

5/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 51-443 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Has continued to run with credit since gaining his sole success in 20 starts over C&D in December; should go well.
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3rd

7

(9)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bad Habits

9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Ruth Carr

Both wins over C&D, the latest 17 days ago with Faster Bee winning the other division in a faster time; he is only 3lb higher, but like that gelding is drawn higher this time; will need a bit more.

4/1

1st

2

(3)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bad Habits

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Poor strike-rate (1-27) but has twice been edged out in tight finishes recently, latterly when failing to reel in Gladiadora at Southwell (7f; 9-1); pestered for the lead, reportedly running "too free", when disappointing over C&D 11 days ago; possible.

100/30

9th

12

(9)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bad Habits

8st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Ruth Carr

Record of 1-26 but he was runner-up behind Romanovich over C&D last month and had another close call at Southwell (7f) 13 days ago; nudged up 1lb but he should be in the thick of things again.

13/2

5/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: -25416 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Had no problem with the quick turnaround when winning easily over C&D ten days ago, but could never get competitive when sixth of 11 at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) on Wednesday; still 3lb well in compared to his revised mark, but needs to bounce back.
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1st

7

(1)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:18 Nottingham

Court Of Session

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Phil McEntee

All five wins have been on the AW over further than this, the latest at Wolverhampton in January; below his best in three starts since finishing third there in February and he's 0-15 on turf.

12/1

7th

8

(6)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Court Of Session

9st 6lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

Five-time AW winner who scored at Wolverhampton (7f) in January but he's been out of sorts on Tapeta in his last two runs; has plenty to prove again and all of his wins have been over longer trips.

25/1

Form: 70-687

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Little to shout about for some time and now 0-20.
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4th

11

(5)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

15:17 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shoptilyoudrop

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Little to shout about for some time and now 0-20.

33/1

7th

12

(11)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Shoptilyoudrop

9st 11lb

J: Miss Venetia Thompson

T: Philip Kirby

Remains an inconsistent maiden and it's still a long time since her sole piece of placed form; opposed.

33/1

8th

6

(9)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Shoptilyoudrop

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Philip Kirby

Ex-French filly who is 0-18 and has finished down the field in five runs (6f-1m) for current yard; passed over.

33/1

Form: 605-42 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Has dropped to a handy mark, 2lb lower than when successful over C&D last April, while she suggested her turn wasn't far away when runner-up to an in-form rival back here ten days ago; already due a 2lb rise and holds leading claims.
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7th

4

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fistral Beach

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Mackie

Three most recent wins have come over C&D, the latest in March; has remained in form, though she bled from the nose when third at Southwell (7f) in April; if showing no ill effects she shouldn't be too far away.

8/1

3rd

2

(8)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Fistral Beach

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Mackie

Dual 7f winner at Wolverhampton this year, latterly when holding on well in first-time cheekpieces last month; probably bettered that form when second from wide stall there 18 days; respected in current mood.

6/1

2nd

11

(12)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fistral Beach

9st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Mackie

Five-time AW winner who has form figures of 25131 over C&D since January; her last success was in a bunch finish but she responded well to cheekpieces and is only 2lb higher here; respected.

11/2

Form: 522-75

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
0-16 but is off the same mark as when placed twice at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) late last year; each-way claims on those efforts.
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9th

9

(5)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:45 Carlisle

No Nay Nevermind

8st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Iain Jardine

Twice runner-up off a higher mark at Newcastle (7f, AW) late last year, but now 0-18; others make greater appeal.

20/1

9th

12

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

No Nay Nevermind

9st 2lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Iain Jardine

Regressive maiden who usually pulls hard; the early impact of the visor seems to have faded and Jkr Cobbler looks her trainer's best chance.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 13-611 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Successful in three of his last five starts, all over 7f/1m at Lingfield; 2lb well in under a penalty in his bid for a hat-trick, but has something to prove back on Tapeta having been unplaced in two starts at Southwell.
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4th

4

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poke The Bear

9st 6lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Hayley Burton

Won three times on the Lingfield Polytrack (7f/1m) during the winter and just 1lb higher than for the latest, but not at his best lately; others more solid.

16/1

7th

5

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Poke The Bear

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Hayley Burton

Three wins at Lingfield (7f-1m) over the winter; his form has cooled more recently and he returns to turf (well held in one attempt) with a point to prove; can blow the start.

14/1

10th

7

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Poke The Bear

9st 5lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Hayley Burton

Three-time course winner (7f-1m) during the winter; 1lb lower than when second over C&D in February but needs to up his game after a couple of quiet runs.

12/1

14/1

Form: 3224-6

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in four of her five starts on the Flat last year, but is 0-17 under rules with little to suggest dropping back in trip is going to prove the answer.
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1st

9

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield

Whiteley Way

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Gary Brown

0-21 (Flat/hurdles) but went close over 1m after missing the break at Kempton in March; didn't get home having failed to settle over 1m2f at Bath (firm) 20 days ago but should be happier over this shorter trip; tongue-tie returns and she won't mind any rain (runner-up in both starts on ground slower than good to soft)

9/1

4th

5

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

17:50 Bath

Whiteley Way

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Gary Brown

0-20 (Flat/hurdles) but she caught the eye after a slow start at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) and was narrowly beaten after completely missing the break at Kempton (1m, AW) 35 days ago; strong claims over this longer trip if exiting the stalls on terms.

6/1

2nd

4

(3)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Whiteley Way

9st 5lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Gary Brown

19-race maiden but she's on a reduced mark and was beaten less than 2l when fifth at Wolverhampton (7f) last month; that was an eye-catching effort after a slow start and she's an interesting contender back up in trip.

11/2

Form: 89609-

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in 11 starts in handicaps since winning a Southwell maiden (5f, Tapeta) in November 2024; down another 4lb and cheekpieces the headgear of choice this time, but still hard to fancy.
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4th

7

(3)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Just King High

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ross Burdon

Regressive for Thomas Faulkner in various forms of headgear before switching to this yard in early spring; pulled hard on turf last time and returns to cheekpieces back up from 6f.

6/1

9th

11

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:19 Leicester

Just King High

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ross Burdon

Won 2yo AW maiden; his 3yo season never really got going but he was on a much-reduced mark when runner-up on two occasions (7f) in March; well held on yard debut since, though, and likely best watched back on turf.

13/2

8th

8

(8)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Just King High

9st 4lb

J: William Carver

T: Ross Burdon

Course scorer who returned to form in a headgear change when second of eight in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 29 days ago on his final run for Thomas Faulkner; not out of things for his new handler.

7/2

Form: 360-40 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come over C&D, the latest from 2lb lower in October; patchy form since, but a player if producing his best in the returning cheekpieces.
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5th

1

(10)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diligent Henry

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

C&D winner in October but yet to hit top form in handicaps this season, only 11th over 7f Doncaster 17 days ago; this is easier, though.

7/2

11th

12

(15)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Diligent Henry

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Dual AW winner but he's been off the boil on Polytrack and Tapeta since December; still lightly raced on turf but he needs to rediscover his spark back in this sphere.

12/1

5th

6

(6)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diligent Henry

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Jessica Macey

Both wins have came over C&D; below his best on his last two starts but now back on his last winning mark; not out of this.

11/1

Form: 28524- D

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Eight wins on turf but 0-15 on AW; latest fourth of 12 over C&D was creditable, but others hold more compelling claims.
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3rd

7

(3)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rain Cap

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Getting on and hard to win with these days; back in form over C&D last time but in a weak-looking 0-55 handicap and that took his record on the AW to 0-17.

6/1

2nd

5

(4)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rain Cap

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Eight wins on turf but he's 0-16 on AW and he failed to beat a rival over 7f here last month; has something to prove again after that laboured effort and others are more convincing.

16/1

11th

8

(7)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

15:17 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rain Cap

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: John David Riches

Eight wins on turf but 0-15 on AW; latest fourth of 12 over C&D was creditable, but others hold more compelling claims.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £20.50
Straight Forecast £18.13
Tricast £77.19
Trifecta £108.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Royal Jet

POSTDATA:

Poke The Bear

SPOTLIGHT:

Fistral Beach

NEWMARKET:

Poke The Bear

The Times:

Poke The Bear

D Express:

Poke The Bear

Daily Mail:

Fistral Beach

Telegraph:

Royal Jet

The Guardian:

Royal Jet

Daily Mirror:

Royal Jet

The Sun:

Royal Jet

The Star:

Royal Jet

Daily Record:

Royal Jet