February 13 / 18.45 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.45

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  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 4
  • 4 runners
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Runners: 4 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain and snow

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63

Form: 3303-1 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Successful in Class 5 contest over 6f at Kempton last time, taking AW record to 5-23; back on career-high mark and returns to a better grade but commands respect in this scenario, being 4-6 over C&D.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(5)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

City Cyclone

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Won here over 7f in February either side of wins over this trip at Kempton; encountered a wide trip when down the field in a higher grade than this last time and he may well be able to bounce back.

8/1

8th

11

(8)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:03 Kempton (AW)

City Cyclone

8st 7lb

J: J F Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Arrives seeking a four-timer, two of the wins over C&D, and he hasn't been treated punitively by the assessor having gone up just 6lb; this is a much stiffer test of his credentials but there are no doubts surrounding his wellbeing.

12/1

1st

6

(8)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

City Cyclone

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Has started 2026 with wins over C&D and in a small field at Wolverhampton (7f); only 1lb higher on the hat-trick bid but this is more competitive and he's drawn widest.

5/1

Form: 4-3233 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Only 1-17 on AW but gained the win off current mark and is a consistent sort; best of the hold-up runners when third of ten at Kempton (7f) most recently; tactically versatile; solid chance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

16:25 Musselburgh

Diamondonthehill

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Not an easy horse to win with but he had a solid AW campaign and is on a feasible mark; below par back on turf 12 days ago and needs to bounce back quickly.

10/1

8th

5

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:15 Haydock

Diamondonthehill

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

He has turned in a string of good runs on the AW since November but such consistency ensures he gets little respite from the handicapper; others may prove better treated today.

10/1

4th

5

(2)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Diamondonthehill

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Ultra-consistent RPRs this winter, and just a short-head away at Wolverhampton latest from adding a belated second win on synthetics and first on Tapeta (7f); 4lb better off with Legal Reform for a 1.5l defeat over the same C&D on Boxing Day, and possibilities off an unchanged mark.

7/2

5/1

Form: 835-67 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Hit hard by the assessor for emphatic success over C&D in November; inconsistent results since; edging back down the weights but whether he'll be in the right form to take advantage is not clear.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(3)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:12 Ayr

Al Muqdad

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

His form has been patchy since an easy win at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last November but he's 2lb below that last winning mark and his form figures at Ayr read 3112, so it will be no surprise if he's in the mix.

7/2

6th

6

(7)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Muqdad

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Ran away with a 0-70 handicap over C&D in November but hit with a 10lb rise and he has come up short in eight subsequent runs; now back to his last winning mark and cheekpieces return after being left off at Southwell ten days ago; one to consider.

10/1

10th

6

(2)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:43 Southwell (AW)

Al Muqdad

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Below best this year, managing only sixth of eight in refitted cheekpieces (now removed) at Newcastle (7f) a fortnight ago, but he's effective over this C&D, well drawn and too well handicapped to rule out.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 071-46 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Six-time course winner, most recently off 2lb lower in December; finished an aggregate of almost 3l behind Diamondonthehill in two subsequent starts; that solid rival seems to have the upper hand.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

19th

16

(19)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Follow Your Heart

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Loughnane

Behind on his only run here (2023); Doncaster last June saw his only turf win since 2021, amidst plenty of AW success admittedly but he was out of form in February when last seen; has a competitive mark but other cases look a bit more solid, particularly as he's drawn wide.

33/1

4th

2

(3)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Follow Your Heart

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Loughnane

Six-time course winner, most recently off 2lb lower in December; finished an aggregate of almost 3l behind Diamondonthehill in two subsequent starts; that solid rival seems to have the upper hand.

3/1

6th

3

(3)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Kempton (AW)

Follow Your Heart

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Record of 10-46 on AW, the most recent success at Wolverhampton in December; respectable fourth to Echalar there in follow-up attempt and remains in form.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £4.80
Straight Forecast £4.61
Trifecta £10.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

City Cyclone

SPOTLIGHT:

Diamondonthehill

TOPSPEED:

City Cyclone

The Times:

City Cyclone

Telegraph:

City Cyclone

The Guardian:

City Cyclone

D Express:

City Cyclone

Daily Mirror:

City Cyclone

Daily Record:

City Cyclone

POSTDATA:

Diamondonthehill

Daily Mail:

Diamondonthehill

The Star:

Diamondonthehill