February 17 / 20.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.30

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  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

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16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £18.70
  • Place: £4.40

Form: 70887-

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Made all on handicap debut at Newbury (1m, good) for Patrick Owens last summer, but has regressed since and showed little on stable debut at Newcastle in December; had wind surgery in the meantime and needs to bounce back.
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4th

1

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

American State

9st 9lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

Returned from a wind operation in December with a C&D success in February; scored over 1m at Southwell in April too when just 2lb lower; not so good on his next three starts but this is an ease in grade and he can't be discounted.

7/1

6th

5

(11)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

American State

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ivan Furtado

Two AW wins this year; met plenty of trouble when down the field at Newcastle last week but still makes only limited appeal tonight.

16/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 1-3511 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Most consistent on the AW in recent months and bids for a hat-trick off a 3lb higher mark after two recent wins here (9.5f/8.6f); only seems to do just enough and likely to go close again.
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5th

8

(1)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mr Nugget

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: David Simcock

Another who is enjoying a fine winter, winning for the fifth time when seeing off ten rivals at Southwell last month; steadily-run race no good to him at Newcastle on Saturday and he's capable of bouncing back quickly.

9/2

9th

3

(7)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Nugget

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Simcock

Progressive gelding who has won four of his last eight starts and was a close second at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) two weeks ago; remains feasibly treated off only 1lb higher than for that last run and he's a big player again on this drop back in trip.

3/1

2nd

6

(2)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mr Nugget

8st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Simcock

Justified favouritism at Southwell most recently, making it three wins from his last four starts and taking strike-rate since November to 5-11; has a particularly good record at Wolverhampton in that period; progressing well with age and warrants respect off bottom weight upped further in class.

11/4

100/30

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 7475-2

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
0-14, but appears to have reached a mark he can win from judging by his second of nine behind a subsequent winner over C&D six weeks ago; a player if building on that.
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1st

7

(3)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:42 Newcastle (AW)

Corundum

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Lucy Wadham

Went handicapping off a high mark after two good runs in AW maiden and novice events; on this career-low mark for last two starts at Wolverhampton (about 1m) and involved in a tight finish there last week; not far away.

3/1

3rd

8

(3)

17th Feb 2026

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Corundum

9st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Lucy Wadham

0-14, but appears to have reached a mark he can win from judging by his second of nine behind a subsequent winner over C&D six weeks ago; a player if building on that.

100/30

Form: 3-2113 C BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
In good form on Tapeta since November (332113), the wins coming at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) and here (7f) last month; restless in the stalls when third of nine over the same trip a fortnight ago, but is up another 3lb so still needs a bit more.
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9th

3

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Hows The Guvnor

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Won on turf as a 2yo for Clive Cox; dual AW winner (1m/7f) for this yard in January but poor last time when the race reportedly came too soon; has been freshened up and might bounce back.

5/1

7th

1

(6)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

13:32 Southwell (AW)

Hows The Guvnor

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

C&D winner in January, when 12lb lower; followed up at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta); went close from this mark when fourth back there (8.5f) on his penultimate start; respectable second at Lingfield latest but if back in the form of that penultimate effort, he'd have strong claims.

6/1

2nd

1

(2)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Hows The Guvnor

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Two Tapeta wins in January, over 1m and 7f, and better form when a close fourth (off this mark) at Wolverhampton 11 days ago (8.6f); the second and third there have both won since and he is a solid contender back down into a Class 6.

7/2

Form: 77-345

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Newcastle regular who ran with credit when fourth of ten here (9.5f) last month; not the easiest to win with, but holds each-way claims from the same mark.
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2nd

8

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Starliner

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Linda Perratt

Beat Donna Nook over C&D in May when rated 1lb higher; put a couple of lesser efforts behind him when chasing home Runninsonofagun here last week; 7lb better off for 2l defeat so has a handicapping chance; new visor replaces cheekpieces; others still more appealing.

6/1

2nd

3

(9)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Starliner

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Linda Perratt

C&D winner in May (good to firm) and decent third at Hamilton later in the month (8.5f, good to firm); disappointing in two runs since, first-time cheekpieces latest (retained); could go well back on good to firm ground.

13/2

8th

1

(11)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Starliner

10st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Just held on to score over C&D (good to firm) in May and looked unlucky at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm) two starts ago (persistently denied clear run) but has become rather inconsistent and it's hard to predict whether the first-time cheekpieces will get the best out out him.

10/1

10/1

Form: 4908-0 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Just 2-33 and recent efforts leave plenty to be desired; has dropped to a favourable mark, though, and the market may be the best indication of whether a resurgence is imminent.
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1st

4

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:54 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kaaranah

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Currently 2-2 over C&D and 2-2 in cheekpieces (again off tonight) following wins here in April; excuses off his revised mark since and he is one to consider back on Tapeta.

8/1

5th

5

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Lingfield

Kaaranah

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: John Butler

Seemingly boosted by cheekpieces when winning twice at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in April and endured a wide trip before keeping on steadily for sixth at Kempton (1m, AW; no headgear, as today) last month; versatile ground-wise on turf; can't be ignored.

9/1

12/1

Form: 614U-0 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Last two wins have come over 9.5f/7f here, the latest in September; this trip should suit better than the 1m3f he tackled at Kempton 13 days ago; each-way claims.
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5th

5

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:55 Nottingham

Sceptic

9st 4lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Ian Williams

Not the force of old but gained his fifth success, at Kempton (1m, AW) in May; beaten 4l at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last month in an 18-runner contest but this smaller field should play to his strengths (all five wins have been in races with less than ten runners).

5/1

9th

7

(5)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Sceptic

9st 8lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ian Williams

Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf but went close in most recent attempt in this sphere; scored at Kempton (1m) last time; may well remain competitive.

9/2

1st

3

(8)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Sceptic

9st 9lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Ian Williams

Triple AW winner who showed signs of a revival at Wolverhampton in March and he went close back on turf at Nottingham (8.3f, good) last month; 2lb higher here but he was a well-backed favourite last time and he remains very well treated on old form; big player.

6/4

Form: 51589-

Last run: 159 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Ten starts for four different trainers, his sole success coming at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) last June; down in class on this return from five months off having undergone wind surgery; watch market.
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2nd

8

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:00 Doncaster

Age Of Baroque

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

7f winner at Southwell for Marco Botti last summer off 5lb higher; patchy for this yard since, although 9.5f at Wolverhampton seemed to stretch his stamina last time and this test is more suitable.

10/1

5th

1

(7)

18th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Age Of Baroque

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jessica Macey

7f winner at Southwell for Marco Botti last summer off 3lb higher; patchy since for his current yard; has dropped to a career-low mark but hard to fancy.

25/1

4th

8

(10)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Age Of Baroque

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

7f winner here for Marco Botti last summer off 2lb higher; patchy since for his current yard but the return here could help (third over C&D on his only other visit, last month).

10/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 8500-0 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
11lb lower than for the latest of two wins over a furlong further here at the end of 2024, but has failed to beat a rival in all three starts since returning to the AW in September; best watched for now; stable also runs Moby Quick.
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9th

5

(10)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagle Day

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

C&D win in March (second past the post) came off this mark and was the last occasion Rossa Ryan rode him (record for the jockey an impressive 113121); another big run on the cards.

4/1

4th

1

(2)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:54 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagle Day

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Wildly inconsistent these days but boasts a decent record round here (five wins from 19 starts); back around the mark off which he won here in March (awarded the race) and he is quite capable of bouncing back from two poor efforts on turf.

16/1

20/1

Form: 5297-8

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Sole win came at Leicester (6f, good to firm) for George Scott last summer, but has failed to live up to his name in two starts here (8.6f/9.5f) since joining this yard; much more needed.
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6th

4

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Moby Quick

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Not particularly solid on his AW form (at up to 9.5f) for current stable; gained sole win on turf (6f; off 3lb higher) but has something to prove over this new trip.

11/2

7th

7

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Moby Quick

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

6f win for George Scott on turf last summer; edging down the weights for current stable while suggesting he retains a fair level of ability; Rossa Ryan replaces an apprentice this time; not discounted.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £89.00
Straight Forecast £78.98
Tricast £198.95
Trifecta £426.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Corundum

NEWMARKET:

Mr Nugget

RP RATINGS:

Eagle Day

Daily Mirror:

Mr Nugget

The Star:

Mr Nugget

POSTDATA:

Corundum

The Times:

Corundum

The Guardian:

Corundum

D Express:

Corundum

The Sun:

Corundum

Daily Record:

Corundum

Telegraph:

Eagle Day

Daily Mail:

Eagle Day