February 09 / 15.55 Wolverhampton (AW)

15.55

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

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 236-42 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Losing run up to 14, but has gone close several times in that period as when beaten a short head over C&D six days ago with a big gap back to the third; every chance from same mark.
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6th

1

(3)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bomb Squad

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: John Mackie

Three wins over 7f this year, two of them here, and he turned in another solid effort at Southwell 38 days ago (6f); no obvious reason why he wouldn't go well once again.

9/2

3rd

4

(7)

21st May 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Bomb Squad

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: John Mackie

Dual C&D winner, but has raced exclusively over 7f since December and was successful over that distance here four weeks ago; has to prove he still has the speed for this trip, but his course record makes him hard to dismiss.

4/1

1st

6

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Bomb Squad

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: John Mackie

Eight wins on the AW include three at this track (6f/7f), the last win coming off 2lb lower at Wolverhampton last month; ran well when runner-up here 16 days ago and there's no reason why he can't go well again.

4/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 5-4224

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-18 but has finished runner-up seven times, including in both starts over C&D; drops into a 0-60 for the first time, but still needs to fare better than when fifth of eight at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) on Sunday.
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10th

2

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Invincible Melody

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

Well held in 7f Thirsk handicap this month on his first start for Ewan Whillans, taking his record to 0-23.

25/1

10th

11

(13)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Invincible Melody

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

Runner-up eight times but left Stuart Williams for 3,400gns and as a 22-race maiden; ran well when trying this headgear combination once before (early last year) but wouldn't be the percentage call.

33/1

7th

3

(8)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Invincible Melody

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

21-race maiden but eight times a runner-up, including over C&D last month; two defeats over 6f have followed and he has the widest stall to overcome; Rossa Ryan returns to the saddle.

5/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 430-55

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won a Carlisle maiden handicap (7f, good to firm) last August; not beaten far at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) last month, but hasn't made the frame in three AW starts; others preferred.
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3rd

3

(3)

23rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Believe In Lies

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won on handicap debut at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) last August; been up and down since but she bounced back with a close third over C&D two weeks ago; did clear best of the hold-up performers in that race and she's a big player if she can back that up.

3/1

3rd

8

(9)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

15:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Believe In Lies

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won a Carlisle maiden handicap (7f, good to firm) last August; not beaten far at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) last month, but hasn't made the frame in three AW starts; others preferred.

12/1

3rd

5

(6)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

13:52 Musselburgh

Believe In Lies

10st 9lb

J: Miss Alice Keighley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Form over 7f since handicapping features a win at Carlisle and creditable fourth at Redcar, both times shaping as if she'll be as effective back up in trip; could go well.

8/1

10/1

Form: 064-27

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
0-9; second of seven on stable debut in an amateur riders' event at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) last month, but didn't back it up in a similar contest at Lingfield a week later; visor given a go.
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5th

1

(5)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Chepstow

Knightmare

9st 12lb

J: Amy Tucker

T: David Evans

Off the mark at the 22nd attempt when landing a classified event here (1m, good) last month and he ran another good race when runner-up at Ffos Las last time; has 4lb rise to deal with back in a handicap, but he's effective at this trip and has form figures of 2522212 since June; in the mix.

3/1

2nd

1

(4)

28th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Ffos Las

Knightmare

10st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: David Evans

0-21 before he won a classified at Chepstow (1m, good to firm) four days ago; he'd been knocking on the door with four seconds in his preceding five races this summer, including twice after six-day absences; concedes 5lb all round today but most of the others have been struggling.

6/4

9/2

Form: 267-54 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Six wins have all come here, four over this trip; possible that further suits him better now, but he is back off his last winning mark and his liking for this track makes him a player.
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6th

6

(12)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pessoa

11st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Adrian Wintle

All seven wins have been here, including three over C&D; in the money twice here since his last win and holds place claims at least.

8/1

10th

2

(11)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Pessoa

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Frequent Wolverhampton winner who's 0-12 on turf, including in his Irish days (has 4lb lower mark than on the AW); very consistent, though, and should get the good pace he wants, so every chance he gets involved again.

7/1

3rd

3

(2)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pessoa

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

8.6f win here last month and turned in another solid effort back here on Monday; wouldn't want a tactical affair back at 7f but still more appealing than many.

9/2

Form: 72340-

Last run: 83 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Placed six times for Ed Dunlop including here, but made a low-key stable debut at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in November and is now 0-19; look elsewhere.
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7th

8

(6)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

My Mate Beattie

9st 0lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

One piece of worthwhile form in nine starts since joining this yard, but is now 0-27, comfortably passed over; stable also runs Royal Justice.

20/1

5th

3

(4)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

My Mate Beattie

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Yet to register a win after 26 outings; got right back on track with third of nine in 6f Ffos Las handicap 17 days ago, though, so needs considering.

8/1

3rd

8

(5)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ffos Las

My Mate Beattie

9st 0lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Longstanding maiden who's overall continued to regress this year, mainly over 7f; has been offering a bit more again of late, without having the breaks, but others look stronger.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 095-14 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Narrowly made it 13th-time lucky at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) last month and had excuses when fourth of seven over the same C&D 12 days later; has run well here before; not discounted.
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4th

3

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Lingfield

Mighty Ruler

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Michael Attwater

Led close home for narrow AW win here in January but that's his only success from 21 starts and he posed no threat on turf at Brighton last month; others have more pressing claims.

12/1

5th

5

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

19:20 Brighton

Mighty Ruler

9st 10lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Michael Attwater

Sole win from 20 starts came off this mark at Lingfield (7f, AW) in January; turf form not so hot; fell at Lingfield last time; others more persuasive.

25/1

Form: 5579-4 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Seven wins on the AW including one over C&D; losing run up to 13 but he wasn't beaten far into fourth of ten at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) last month; each-way claims.
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4th

1

(10)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amaysmont

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

No win since November 2024; ran a fair race when second of six at Carlisle four weeks ago and Rossa Ryan booked tonight; holds place claims but others are stronger for win purposes.

7/1

2nd

6

(6)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

18:12 Carlisle

Amaysmont

9st 13lb

J: Miss Lauren Frost

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Better on the AW, but better handicapped on turf; fair third at Southwell two runs back (7f), but modest efforts either side of that; this softer ground no problem.

12/1

8th

10

(11)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amaysmont

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Seven AW wins include one over C&D, and his two most recent 7f runs, here in February and at Southwell 11 days ago, were up there with his best efforts over the last year; likely to need extra from a high draw though.

12/1

20/1

Form: 0000-

Last run: 89 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Beaten a very long way in four starts over 7f/1m on turf/Polytrack in Ireland last year; of interest on handicap debut only if backed.
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8th

2

(6)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Boomtown Lad

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: M G Quinn

Still very early days but yet to show much, including on handicap debut here in February; on a very low mark and has lots to find on these terms; now visored.

25/1

9th

11

(5)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

15:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Boomtown Lad

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: M G Quinn

Beaten a very long way in four starts over 7f/1m on turf/Polytrack in Ireland last year; of interest on handicap debut only if backed.

20/1

Form: 47-7

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Hasn't built on a fairly promising debut when fourth of nine over C&D in March last year, though she was returning from nine months off three weeks ago; watch market on handicap debut.
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7th

2

(8)

17th Feb 2026

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Appetiser

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Modest form in four runs at up to 7f, failing to improve for the switch to handicaps here last week; dam successful at this trip so some optimism for improvement.

16/1

10th

2

(7)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

15:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Appetiser

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Hasn't built on a fairly promising debut when fourth of nine over C&D in March last year, though she was returning from nine months off three weeks ago; watch market on handicap debut.

10/1

7th

2

(7)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Appetiser

9st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Well held in two AW maidens (7f) last spring, with RPRs in the 50s on both occasions; has plenty to find after 279 days off and she needs a transformation on this drop in trip.

14/1

11th
5 (6)
Genbu

33/1

Form: /0950-

Last run: 244 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 18 starts under rules came over hurdles in October, though he hasn't been in much form in that sphere lately; well beaten in both AW outings; passed over.
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14

23rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:08 Worcester

Genbu

10st 8lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Back to winning ways in 2m Uttoxeter handicap in May and largely in good form since over hurdles; made mistakes when last of eight on his chasing debut at Market Rasen (2m1f) eight days ago and not discounted quickly returned to this sphere.

33/1

8th

8

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 4

18:34 Market Rasen

Genbu

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Record of 2-18 over hurdles and latest fourth at Uttoxeter wasn't too far off his best form; however, he's Flat bred so what he'll make of fences remains to be seen.

16/1

4th

9

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:40 Uttoxeter

Genbu

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Scored over C&D in May and has continued in good nick, fifth of ten over C&D 17 days ago; not out of things off a 2lb lower mark.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.20
Straight Forecast £6.44
Tricast £33.74
Trifecta £46.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Invincible Melody

SPOTLIGHT:

Bomb Squad

Telegraph:

Pessoa

The Times:

Knightmare

NEWMARKET:

Invincible Melody

Daily Mail:

Invincible Melody

D Express:

Invincible Melody

The Star:

Pessoa

RP RATINGS:

Bomb Squad

The Guardian:

Bomb Squad

Daily Mirror:

Bomb Squad

Daily Record:

Bomb Squad