February 27 / 17.45 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.45

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  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 3-5746 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Completed a novice double in 2024; record of 0-10 in handicaps since and has proved inconsistent this year; chance of winning largely depends on how well he responds to first-time visor.
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9th

8

(3)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Yarmouth

Grabajabba

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Three-time winner on the AW over 7f and he ran well despite not really settling when second of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) 23 days ago; that was just his third go on the grass and he can remain competitive.

6/1

2nd

9

(10)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Grabajabba

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Three-time AW winner, most recently in February; two attempts on turf include a good effort (close third off 1lb higher) in a division of this contest 12 months ago; again has place claims.

13/2

3rd

1

(3)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:43 Southwell (AW)

Grabajabba

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Seemingly boosted by first-time visor when coming from off the pace to score at Wolverhampton (7f) last month; not in same form on latest outing and not one to rely upon heavily but probably still on a good mark.

6/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 617-64 CD BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Record of 3-16 on AW includes a success in last C&D attempt (in 2022); close fourth to Abduction at Newcastle (7f) with Southwell reappearance under his belt; enters calculations off unchanged mark.
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5th

2

(6)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Ripon

Beattie Is Back

10st 1lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Triple AW winner but he's 1-13 on turf and was beaten 10l behind Glory Hyde over C&D two weeks ago; has something to prove and all of his wins have been over 7f.

7/1

6th

1

(5)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Beattie Is Back

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

4-29; runner-up off this mark at Wolverhampton (7f; beaten a neck) in February; in rear throughout at York (6f; 40-1) on return from a three-month break; this is slightly easier (Class 5) and Ethan Tindall takes off a handy 5lb.

7/1

15th

16

(22)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Beattie Is Back

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Landed a 7f turf win at Doncaster (good to firm) last summer and close second at Wolverhampton (7f) on latest start in February; back from a 12-week break with his stable among the winners but he's done all his winning at 7f.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £6.70

Form: 7575-0 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Dual sprint winner for previous yard; best effort for new stable when fifth over C&D on penultimate start; chance of faring better partly depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.
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3rd

3

(7)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trouble Man

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Dual sprint winner for previous yard; best effort for new stable when fifth over C&D on penultimate start; chance of faring better partly depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.

12/1

12th

4

(2)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Trouble Man

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Oli Rix

Not beaten far into fifth at Wolverhampton seven weeks ago (7f), his second run for new connections; dropping to a stiff 6f should help and he still has time on his side.

12/1

5

(6)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:28 Doncaster

Trouble Man

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won a 5f novice at Wolverhampton on his second start and followed up in a 6f handicap at Kempton in January; absent since finishing down the field in a Listed race at Chantilly (6.5f, AW) in March; should be capable of better but raced exclusively on AW and the suitability of heavy going has to be taken on trust.

10/1

12/1

Form: 60-610 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Blew his chance at the start last time; beat a couple of today's opponents at Newcastle (7f) in January and remains well treated on historical data; 2-4 at Wolverhampton (2020-2023).
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3rd

1

(10)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Abduction

10st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Multiple wins include three over C&D earlier in his career; has run well on occasions since a narrow Musselburgh win (7f, good) in April off this mark and a recent never-nearer third of eight there under Jake Dickson puts him in this picture; yard runs three.

5/1

3rd

2

(5)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

Abduction

9st 3lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

C&D win off this mark in April; mixed since but his latest third at Ayr (6f, soft) was a sound effort and today he has the assistance of an apprentice who is good value for his 7lb claim; high on the list.

5/1

3rd

8

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Abduction

9st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins this year, the latest off this mark at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April; penultimate Hamilton seventh suggested he was still in good form; no surprise to see him in the thick of it.

12/1

10/1

Form: 2563-5 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Scored at Southwell on debut for current yard and placed on two occasions since; behind a couple of today's rivals at Newcastle last time; chance partly depends on how well he reacts to first-time blinkers.
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6th

1

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

15:50 Chepstow

Stenmark

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Gihan Arnolda

7f AW win for Denis Quinn last season; running well for his new trainer too, most recently finishing a neck second at Epsom (good to firm) last week; runs off the same mark (1lb well in) and he is respected, for all his stamina for 1m has to be conclusively proven.

2/1

2nd

2

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

19:15 Epsom

Stenmark

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gihan Arnolda

Close third on stable debut at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) in May and didn't run badly when close eighth of ten (just behind Potomac River) in stronger race than this at Newmarket (7f, good) three weeks ago; no surprise if he features.

5/1

8th

6

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Stenmark

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Gihan Arnolda

Became his new trainer's first runner, having been picked up from Denis Quinn for 17,000gns, when faring well in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Yarmouth three weeks ago (Dapper Guest behind); generally consistent and won't mind the stiffer 7f.

7/2

Form: 02-721 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
In-form contender; races prominently; held on only narrowly at Newcastle (7f) most recently, taking AW record to 3-17, but may well remain competitive having gone back up just 1lb.
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4th

5

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

Benacre

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Charlie Johnston

Not won on turf since his 2yo days but it was a fairly close third at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April; now 4lb lower after four lesser runs; handicapping case can be made but percentage call is to oppose.

9/1

5th

5

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Newmarket (July)

Benacre

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Not won on turf since his 2yo days and has gone off the boil, finishing a remote last behind Physique at Beverley a few weeks ago; hard to recommend off the back of that.

12/1

13/2

Form: 331-63 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Largely sound form this winter for new yard features a Lingfield win (7f); creditable third there (6f) last time; made all over C&D in 2024 and has possibilities from the inside gate back here.
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9th

7

(10)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Giorgio M

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Loughnane

3-35, with the latest success coming at Lingfield (7f, AW) in December off a mark 8lb higher than today's; never featured over this trip at Wolverhampton 31 days ago and better is needed.

20/1

7th

2

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Giorgio M

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Three wins, and most racing, come over 7f, including when making all on his second start for this yard on Polytrack off 6lb higher in the winter; not at his best lately and, while well drawn, may not get his own way as he likes back down in trip.

16/1

7th

6

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Giorgio M

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Made all to win a 7f AW handicap at Lingfield in December, his second start for Mark Loughnane; in and out since that success but no doubt he is handicapped to go well and he has run well over C&D in the past (including finishing second in this race year off 4lb higher); one to consider with Billy Loughnane back in the saddle.

8/1

Form: 835-14 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo who won readily at Lingfield (7f) in January; only fourth when favourite at Newcastle (behind Benacre) since but wasn't disgraced considering he failed to settle; may still have more to offer.
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2nd

8

(2)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:33 Kempton (AW)

Maximising

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Ready 7f AW win in January; upped to 1m for the first time at Lingfield in March and produced career-best form, finishing off best behind a winner who was red-hot at the time; absent since but could have more to come at this trip.

4/1

2nd

8

(2)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Maximising

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Ran out the ready winner of a 7f handicap here in January; beaten favourite in two 7f handicaps since and steps up to 1m on a retrieval mission.

7/2

8th

4

(10)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maximising

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Low-mileage 4yo who won readily at Lingfield (7f) in January; only fourth when favourite at Newcastle (behind Benacre) since but wasn't disgraced considering he failed to settle; may still have more to offer.

7/2

Form: 552-19 CD

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Retains plenty of vitality despite his advancing years; however, form dipped last time when bidding for a Chelmsford double; gained the most recent win in a lower grade.
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9th

7

(8)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Revolutionise

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Retains plenty of vitality despite his advancing years; however, form dipped last time when bidding for a Chelmsford double; gained the most recent win in a lower grade.

14/1

4

(1)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Revolutionise

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Triple C&D winner who took advantage of a reduced mark when coming from rear to score at Brighton (7f, good) in August; remains well treated on old form but his spark was missing at Kempton last time and he needs to step up again after that.

6/1

10th
11 (11)
Chifa

14/1

Form: 221-19 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Somewhat hindered by early trouble last time when failing to complete a C&D hat-trick; may show that he's still in form but this grade presents a question mark; campaigned mostly at a lower level.
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10th

11

(11)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Chifa

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Won twice at Wolverhampton over the winter (7f); well beaten over C&D on his return to turf six weeks ago; something to prove after that.

25/1

9th

5

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:02 Doncaster

Chifa

9st 7lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed de Giles

Dual 7f Wolverhampton winner over the winter; not discredited, given he was set a lot to do, when sixth of 11 in 7f Lingfield handicap 18 days ago; considered from an easing mark.

16/1

6th

4

(3)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield (AW)

Chifa

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Ed de Giles

Kickstarted 2026 with success at Wolverhampton (7f) in January and got back on track when seventh of 12 in another 7f handicap there two weeks ago given he was impeded early in the straight.

16/1

25/1

Form: 0-0110 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 11lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Saddle slipped last time; multiple winner in lower grades at Wolverhampton, including three times this winter (Class 6), but it's nearly seven years since he last scored at this level.
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5th

5

(6)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Course regular; his latest third (8.6f) was a remote one behind an easy winner but it was still a creditable effort; no sign of age denting his enthusiasm and he should make another bold bid.

8/1

3rd

5

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

10st 6lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Scott Dixon

Three wins here in the winter to take his course tally to 11 but he's rather lost the plot since and doesn't often go beyond 7f these days; needs a revival.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1685-5 CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Shaped well, amid traffic issues, over 6f at Kempton on reappearance; has gained most wins over 7f, including twice at Wolverhampton; interesting back up in trip with Toby Moore taking off a handy 7lb.
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2

(5)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ultramarine

9st 9lb

J: Toby Moore

T: David Evans

Shaped well, amid traffic issues, over 6f at Kempton on reappearance; has gained most wins over 7f, including twice at Wolverhampton; interesting back up in trip with Toby Moore taking off a handy 7lb.

8/1

5th

4

(4)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Ultramarine

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Evans

6f winner but majority of his wins at 7f; went back-to-back at Chepstow in May/June; not in same form since and returns to AW after a break with his mark still looking tricky; drop back down in trip also a slight query.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £76.70
Straight Forecast £61.72
Tricast £1091.53
Trifecta £1436.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Benacre

TOPSPEED:

Maximising

SPOTLIGHT:

Ultramarine

NEWMARKET:

Trouble Man

Daily Mail:

Giorgio M

The Star:

Beattie Is Back

THE NORTH:

Abduction

POSTDATA:

Revolutionise

The Times:

Maximising

D Express:

Maximising

The Guardian:

Benacre

Daily Mirror:

Benacre

The Sun:

Benacre

Daily Record:

Benacre

Telegraph:

Ultramarine