April 10 / 19.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.30

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Hotel And Conferencing Wolverhampton Racecourse Handicap

  • Prize money: £3454.44
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Hotel And Conferencing Wolverhampton Racecourse Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.30
  • Place: £2.90

Form: -77217 CD BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the tenth attempt with a narrow win over C&D last month; only 2lb higher here but she was disappointing when favourite at Southwell last time and needs to step up again after that.
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2nd

4

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Amelias Joy

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Won twice at Wolverhampton earlier this year and she also scored on turf at Leicester (6f, good to firm) in July; has claims on that form, but she's taken two backward steps since and others are more persuasive.

7/1

7th

3

(4)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amelias Joy

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Won twice over C&D earlier this year; scored on turf last month (when hood discarded) and may still be on the upgrade; should run well.

7/1

3rd

6

(6)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Leicester

Amelias Joy

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

4yo who gained her third success when winning over this C&D on good to firm 18 days ago, beating ten rivals; steps up in grade off a 5lb higher mark but there could be more to come on turf.

8/1

11/2

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 425131 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
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.
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10th

3

(9)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fistral Beach

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Mackie

Only seventh over C&D last time but she's usually reliable here and was a winner in March; nothing wrong with her mark.

13/2

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

12/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 9009-7

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
1m AW winner for Charlie Appleby as a 2yo but he's struggled in five runs for his current yard; now 19lb lower than for his opening mark but he has plenty to prove on this drop back in trip; headgear removed.
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3rd

2

(4)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Present Times

9st 9lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

1m AW winner for Charlie Appleby as a 2yo but he's struggled in five runs for his current yard; now 19lb lower than for his opening mark but he has plenty to prove on this drop back in trip; headgear removed.

12/1

7th

2

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Present Times

9st 8lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

1m AW winner for Charlie Appleby as a 2yo; barely beat a rival in five handicap runs in 2025 (sold after the first of them) but he has tumbled down the weights and has his first run in 0-70 company with new headgear fitted; market confidence should be noted.

10/1

10th

11

(11)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

15:05 Haydock

Present Times

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Stella Barclay

AW novice success on final 2yo start; soundly beaten in three handicaps this season, leaving Charlie Appleby after first occasion; fitting of tongue-tie needs to prompt a big revival.

50/1

20/1

Form: 893-49

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-14 for Harry Eustace but she had some close calls (6f and 7f) along the way; on dangerous mark but she made a low-key start for new yard here (6f) in February and needs to leave that form well behind; first-time blinkers.
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10th

1

(1)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:07 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cooramook

10st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Mark Loughnane

20-race maiden but she's finished runner-up over C&D on her last two outings, including when chasing home a subsequent winner 16 days ago; no obvious reason why she can't go well.

5/1

2nd

2

(6)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cooramook

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Mark Loughnane

19-race maiden who wasn't too far off her best when under 2l second over C&D latest; appears to lack gears at the business end of her races but that recent form suggests she'll be an each-way player.

11/2

2nd

6

(8)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cooramook

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

18-race maiden but there have been some near misses along the way; she was only sixth behind Split Elevens over C&D in May though and her losing run seems likely to be extended further.

8/1

Form: 783-74 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Ten of his 12 wins have come on AW including four at this track (6f/7f); his last success was 14 months ago but that was off today's mark and he wasn't beaten far over C&D last month; dangerous.
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2nd

7

(6)

17th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Split Elevens

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Campaigned mostly in Class 6, including for 12 AW wins, the most recent in August; has remained in form on turf since; could go well but is no certainty to add to his tally, being 0-15 in Class 5.

3/1

2nd

1

(11)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:27 Brighton

Split Elevens

9st 13lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Prolific AW winner who is 2-25 on turf, most recently over this C&D in July 2024; creditable return to grass when second of 13 at Yarmouth (7f, good) 11 days ago but likely that more will be needed.

10/1

2nd

2

(8)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

16:45 Yarmouth

Split Elevens

9st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Kept on well to score at Lingfield (7f, AW) last month, his 14th career success; doesn't often run on turf nowadays, though, and current mark is his highest since 2023.

10/1

5/1

Form: -65951 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Five-time turf winner who made it 2-20 on AW when beating Bad Habits over C&D 18 days ago; 3lb higher from wide draw here but he still looks on a workable mark and is tactically versatile; in the mix.
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5th

2

(8)

28th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Romanovich

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: John O’Shea

Multiple winner and successful here in March, but not in the same form since; others look more persuasive.

20/1

10th

6

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Romanovich

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: John O’Shea

Four of his seven wins have come over C&D; successful off this mark at Wolverhampton in March but not in the same form in four runs since; others look more persuasive.

12/1

Form: 0/7342 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Overall record of 2-30 but this 7yo has been in good form recently and he was only just caught over C&D last time; only 1lb higher and she should make another bold bid.
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7th

10

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dayman

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

C&D winner who is without success in over four years; went close over C&D in March when 3lb higher but needs to bounce back after being well beaten (6f, good to soft; first-time blinkers) at Chepstow latest.

16/1

11th

7

(7)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Dayman

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Two wins at 7f on AW and he went close on that surface at Wolverhampton (7f) in March; below that form on last two starts and has something to prove back at 6f on this forecast easy turf; blinkers go on.

8/1

12/1

Form: 16670-

Last run: 171 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won at the Galway festival (8.3f, soft) last August but he showed regressive form in his final four runs for Dermot Weld; returns after 171 days off and has something to prove on his AW/stable debut; equipment removed.
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8th

8

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:35 Doncaster

Tilani

9st 4lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Won at Newbury (1m, good) in May on third start for this yard and followed up when unpenalised at Yarmouth (1m, good) five days later; runner-up off this 6lb higher mark at Goodwood (1m1f, good to soft) last time, when outstayed, and he could play a leading role back down to 1m.

4/1

2nd

8

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

17:25 Goodwood

Tilani

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ian Williams

Ex-Irish gelding who has only had four runs for Ian Williams and won the last two, 1m handicaps on good ground at Newbury and Yarmouth; had no penalty last time and now 6lb higher, but he's on a roll; has won on soft.

3/1

13/2

Form: 244722 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
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.
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6th

9

(5)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Bad Habits

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Campaigned mostly in Class 6; absent since May when running creditably in his bid for a Wolverhampton double; something to prove back up in grade.

16/1

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

Form: 110009 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
11-time course winner, including three since December; only 1lb higher than when completing a C&D double in February but he has struggled on his last four starts; needs to get back on track.
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7th

6

(10)

28th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

10st 9lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Scott Dixon

Veteran who does most racing over shorter now; didn't offer a lot back from a break over C&D last Monday and is some way down the pecking order.

33/1

11th

7

(9)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

9st 9lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Scott Dixon

Multiple winner at this venue and showed he can still be competitive when third over C&D in June; others still preferred for win purposes.

25/1

OUR TIP

15/2

Form: 16864- CD

Last run: 115 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
13-time winner including four over C&D; has mixed record since his Bath win last September but he ended last year with a creditable fourth at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta); 1lb lower on his return and has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style.
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9th

16

(14)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ascot

Thapa Vc

10st 11lb

J: Mr Harry Rimell

T: Mark Rimell

Multiple winner on turf/AW but his form has dipped since a July double over 7f on good to firm; others are preferred .

20/1

7th

2

(2)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Thapa Vc

9st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Rimell

Went up the weights for back-to-back 7f wins on turf in July and held since despite Toby Moore claiming his allowance; Billy Loughnane takes over but could be vulnerable off current mark.

6/1

Form: 541630 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner who scored over C&D in January but he was well below form at Southwell two weeks ago; bit to prove again after that but he still looks feasibly treated and has possibilities if he can bounce back.
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9th

1

(9)

28th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Court Of Session

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Phil McEntee

Five-time AW winner but hasn't offered anything since his turf win in June, latterly here; Billy Loughnane rides but that's the main positive.

12/1

9th

4

(9)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Court Of Session

9st 5lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

Won over C&D in January and was also on target at Nottingham (6f, good) in June but was always behind at Lingfield (6f, AW) a fortnight ago and is far too inconsistent to rely upon.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £110.80
Straight Forecast £105.26
Tricast £506.16
Trifecta £1780.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dayman

POSTDATA:

Bad Habits

RP RATINGS:

Fistral Beach

Daily Mail:

Split Elevens

D Express:

Present Times

The Times:

Bad Habits

The Guardian:

Bad Habits

Daily Mirror:

Fistral Beach

LAMBOURN:

Dayman

Telegraph:

Dayman

The Star:

Dayman

Daily Record:

Dayman

The Sun:

Split Elevens