April 17 / 14.08 Wolverhampton (AW)

14.08

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Friday Night Under Lights – 8th May Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Friday Night Under Lights – 8th May Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 159-42 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Hold-up performer who won at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) for Martin Dunne last summer and he got back near that level when a close second at Kempton (eyeshield added) last week; that was only his second run for Adam Kirby and he should get a good tow into this race; interesting contender off same mark as last time.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:33 Newmarket (July)

Travel Agent

8st 12lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Adam Kirby

Good run of form in the spring included successive wins on AW in April and solid second on turf (also 6f wearing eye-shields) in May; not so good subsequently and he couldn't justify a strong market move back on AW a fortnight ago; bit to prove on this drop back to 5f but last time was a step back in the right direction.

9/1

7th

3

(2)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Travel Agent

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Adam Kirby

Three-time AW winner, most recently at Lingfield (6f) in April off 2lb lower; well held at Yarmouth on his last two starts but has an excuse three weeks ago (reared leaving the stalls); returning to the AW could suit.

11/1

5th

4

(5)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

15:20 Yarmouth

Travel Agent

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

All three wins have come over 6f on the AW including two in April; handles turf, but he has a fair bit to find with Neyva's Angel on their meeting here (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; he too may be better over further.

13/2

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 7186-9 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Made the breakthrough with a front-running win at Lingfield (6f, AW) in September but he's been disappointing since; may have needed his reappearance run last month but he's now 1-14 and this looks tough from a wide draw.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

12

(5)

6th Jul 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Style King

8st 13lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Sole success came at Lingfield last September off 1lb higher; has ran well in three of his six runs this year, latest when third of five over 5f here last week (first-time cheekpieces, retained); not far away.

8/1

3rd

4

(3)

28th Jun 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:03 Wolverhampton (AW)

Style King

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Ran well for second over 6f here in April; two heavy defeats followed and although he ran a bit better at Lingfield last time, he was over 2l behind Shalaa Asker; now tried in another new form of headgear.

11/4

5th

5

(6)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Style King

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Maiden; two poor efforts of late, with and without a hood, but he ran well for a long way behind a subsequent winner at Wolverhampton (6f) in April and is worth another go at 5f; first-time blinkers today.

13/2

50/1

  • Place: £14.10

Form: 780-99 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won twice on AW early last year but he's been regressive since and has finished ahead of only one rival in four runs for his current yard; mark continues to fall but he's now 0-13 in handicaps and slow starts have been a recurring theme; lots to prove.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(7)

21st May 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Megaphone

9st 8lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Continues to edge down the weights, but 0-16 in handicaps and stamina for this far remains a major concern; finished behind two of these over C&D a fortnight ago; stable also runs Vecchio.

14/1

11th

1

(10)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Megaphone

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Had beaten only one rival home in his first four starts for this stable but he's posted two solid efforts since wearing the hood on its own; down another 2lb and he's an each-way contender.

8/1

4th

4

(3)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Megaphone

9st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Had beaten only one rival home in his first four starts for this stable but he took a step back in the right direction when third at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) six days ago when wearing the hood on its own (same today); chance.

8/1

Form: -55327 C BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Went close here (7f) on his penultimate run but he's not easy to predict and was well held when favourite at Thirsk (7f, good) last Friday; needs to step up again after that and all of his three wins have been over 7f; first-time visor.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(6)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:58 Carlisle

Good Karma

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Consistent on AW this year and was nudged up only 2lb for his win in refitted cheekpieces at Wolverhampton (7f) a fortnight ago; also suited by turf; respected.

7/2

1st

5

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Good Karma

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Things didn't pan out for him when back over 6f here in April (first-time visor; cheekpieces now refitted) but he has a good C&D record, winning once and close up in all three handicaps; has a good run in him.

10/1

4th

8

(1)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

14:08 Wolverhampton (AW)

Good Karma

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Went close here (7f) on his penultimate run but he's not easy to predict and was well held when favourite at Thirsk (7f, good) last Friday; needs to step up again after that and all of his three wins have been over 7f; first-time visor.

15/2

Form: 97-636 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Her last four wins have been at this track and latest was off 1lb lower over C&D last June; mixed results in three runs this year but she had traffic issues last time and was placed here (6f) on her penultimate run; in the mix.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(7)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

White Umbrella

9st 11lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Christopher Kellett

Four course wins, three of them over this trip, and she's well handicapped on form as recent as March; flopped on turf seven weeks ago but this should be more suitable.

8/1

13th

9

(7)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

White Umbrella

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Christopher Kellett

Won here in 2023 and she scored twice at Wolverhampton (7f/6f, AW) last June; good third at Wolverhampton in March but not at the same level there on either start since and she needs to raise her game.

20/1

5th

5

(2)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

14:08 Wolverhampton (AW)

White Umbrella

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

Her last four wins have been at this track and latest was off 1lb lower over C&D last June; mixed results in three runs this year but she had traffic issues last time and was placed here (6f) on her penultimate run; in the mix.

10/1

OUR TIP

3/1

Form: 077-81 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Returned to form when making all off a reduced mark at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) ten days ago; remains feasibly treated under a penalty and his four runs over this trip include a creditable third over C&D; respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Beverley

Jojo Rabbit

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Never the slightest threat at Wolverhampton last time but there's nothing wrong with his two previous turf runs which included an unlucky second here; big player off the same mark if on a going day.

11/2

8th

9

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jojo Rabbit

9st 1lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Four C&D wins but the latest was back in 2024 and he's struggled a bit here off this sort of mark in recent attempts; has been running well on turf of late, though, and he shouldn't be that far away.

8/1

2nd

7

(1)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Jojo Rabbit

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Made all to win a Class 6 handicap over C&D last month; not so good on his next two starts but returned to his recent best when a close second at Beverley ten days ago; runs off the same mark today and he's ideally drawn to attack; should go well.

5/1

20/1

Form: 6-7807 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Four wins in a purple patch in the second half of 2025; now 2lb lower than for his last success but he's struggled at big prices in four runs this year and needs to get back on track.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Leicester

Due Date

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Charlie Wallis

Five wins in 2025, including C&D, but rather going through the motions this time around; showed a bit more spark with his front-running sixth at Kempton in May; on a manageable mark and the type to come good again soon.

12/1

6th

7

(1)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Due Date

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Charlie Wallis

Four wins in a purple patch in the second half of 2025; now 5lb lower than for his last success but he's struggled at big prices in five runs this year and needs to turn things around; one of two runners for the yard.

25/1

7th

7

(3)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

14:08 Wolverhampton (AW)

Due Date

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Charlie Wallis

Four wins in a purple patch in the second half of 2025; now 2lb lower than for his last success but he's struggled at big prices in four runs this year and needs to get back on track.

20/1

Form: 932319 CD BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Ten-time sprint winner who scored at Bath (5f, good) two weeks ago and the quick turnaround may have caused his downfall at Kempton three days later; has claims if he can recapture that penultimate form and his four runs over C&D include a win and two thirds; dangerous.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

7

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

14:43 Wolverhampton (AW)

Twilight Madness

9st 4lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Simon Hodgson

Scored over C&D in December off 2lb lower and landed his tenth career win at Bath (5f, good) in April; last of eight though over C&D when last seen and vulnerable to younger rivals.

28/1

8th

2

(8)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

14:08 Wolverhampton (AW)

Twilight Madness

9st 11lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Ten-time sprint winner who scored at Bath (5f, good) two weeks ago and the quick turnaround may have caused his downfall at Kempton three days later; has claims if he can recapture that penultimate form and his four runs over C&D include a win and two thirds; dangerous.

7/2

9th

1

(3)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Twilight Madness

9st 11lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Simon Hodgson

Often a front-runner and dual C&D winner who has been in good form lately, including scoring by a neck at Bath (5f, good) on Sunday; has a 4lb penalty for that, but is well drawn to attack and much respected.

7/2

Non-runners

Punchbowl Flyer

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £10.90
Straight Forecast £10.43
Tricast £451.13
Trifecta £313.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Travel Agent

POSTDATA:

Jojo Rabbit

RP RATINGS:

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NEWMARKET:

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The Times:

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Telegraph:

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The Guardian:

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D Express:

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The Star:

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Daily Mail:

Jojo Rabbit

Daily Mirror:

Jojo Rabbit

The Sun:

Jojo Rabbit

Daily Record:

Jojo Rabbit