May 11 / 19.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.00

Standard

Advance Price Monday Racing For £13 Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 5f 219y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Advance Price Monday Racing For £13 Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.80
  • Place: £1.60

Form: -32521 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Likes it here, landing a second course win, again from the front for Gina Mangan, over C&D six weeks ago; was allowed his own way that night and this is more competitive if anything but he holds claims upped a fair 4lb.
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8th

1

(7)

5th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:50 Kempton (AW)

Tuba

10st 2lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Front-runner who won twice at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) and once over hurdles in the spring; up another 4lb on this return to the Flat and may not be allowed his own way this time.

7/2

4th

1

19th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

16:30 Market Rasen

Tuba

12st 0lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Carried the good cheer of a successful spell on the Tapeta back across to hurdles at Fakenham latest (3m, good), winning as he pleased; 8lb rise looks about right, and has stamina to spare down in trip.

7/2

1st

2

31st May 2026

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

14:35 Fakenham

Tuba

11st 6lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

0-5 over hurdles, having been pulled up in both handicaps last year (2m1f/2m3f), but returns to this code after two 1m6f AW wins this spring and is evidenty in good nick; tries a new trip; likely contender.

4/6

7/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 20-885 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner last spring who was well fancied over C&D on Friday, only to overrace in a messy affair; needs considering under Oisin Murphy, who's taking a first ride for the trainer (always to be respected with runners here).
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2nd

7

8th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

19:12 Bangor-on-Dee

Fine Print

10st 13lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Fair 2m Flat winner; yet to score in this sphere but proved well suited by the step up in trip when a very good third of 16 in 2m6f handicap at Ballinrobe 15 days ago; up 4lb but this Irish challenger merits serious consideration.

11/4

3rd

13

24th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Fine Print

10st 10lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

AW Flat winner extended his record over hurdles to 0-7 when beaten 40l at Downpatrick earlier this month; not a bad run on the level at Tramore since but much more needed back over timber.

20/1

2nd

3

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:55 Tramore

Fine Print

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: John C McConnell

Dual AW winner at 1m6f/2m1f last year; 0-15 on the Flat on turf; moderate run at Down Royal over this trip when last seen on the Flat and poor over hurdles in his last two runs; others more likely.

20/1

5/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 8-1861 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Not the most consistent but made it 2-3 over C&D, and 2-3 for Zoe Lewis, off a 3lb lower mark in a first-time tongue-tie five weeks ago (previously behind Tuba); player if in the same mood.
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5th

6

(2)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

15:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

V Power

9st 7lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

3-9 under Zoe Lewis with all of his wins coming over C&D, the latest when beating The Craftymaster by a neck last month; meets him on the same terms and may be the better suited of the pair to this trip; major player.

6/1

2nd

1

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

V Power

10st 2lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Three wins at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) this year, the latest when narrowly beating a subsequent winner last month; only fifth of eight at Kempton on Wednesday but that was at 2m in a Class 5 and he's not ruled out on this drop back in trip/grade.

6/1

5th

6

(1)

5th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:50 Kempton (AW)

V Power

9st 10lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Three wins at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) this year, the latest when just beating a subsequent winner from 3lb lower last month; ran well in one previous visit here and, although yet to attempt this far on the Flat, would be a player if he stays.

7/1

Form: -60462 CD

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
On the downgrade in recent times for Ian Williams, from whom he was picked up for 7,500gns last month, his latest second coming in a messy, small-field affair; decent record here, though, and is one to consider under regular partner Billy Loughnane.
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2nd

1

(7)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Green Team

10st 2lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Nick Littmoden

Landed his third win at this track (1m4f) in May; takes a significant drop in trip after beating only one home at Windsor (11.5f, good to firm) last month; may be best to wait until he steps back up in distance.

10/1

7th

3

(6)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

18:00 Windsor

Green Team

10st 13lb

J: Miss Grace Littmoden

T: Nick Littmoden

Third start for new yard when winning at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) under Grace Littmoden in May; 4lb rise fair enough and the return to turf shouldn't be a problem back from a short break; shortlisted.

7/2

16/1

Form: 889176 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Six-time Southwell winner, latterly by a wide margin in an apprentice handicap in March (handicapper punished him for that); finished held twice since and his record round here is nothing like as good.
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7th

2

(2)

28th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lednikov

9st 7lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Six-time Southwell winner, latterly for regular partner Elle-May Croot over this trip in the spring; never been the most consistent (that hasn't changed with age) and can pull hard but he always needs factoring in at this level.

7/1

5th

4

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

14:07 Southwell (AW)

Lednikov

9st 8lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Easy C&D win for regular partner Elle-May Croot in March came off 1lb higher; typically inconsistent since but has claims on his latest turf effort as he chases a seventh course win.

6/1

3rd

4

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 115y

Class 6

17:20 Doncaster

Lednikov

9st 7lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Often a front-runner and the last six of his seven wins were on Southwell AW, with the latest in March; Elle-May Croot knows him especially well and he's back 1lb below his last winning mark but the return to Southwell (from turf) for latest outing did not spark an upturn; best watched at present.

14/1

Form: 1322/7

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Among the favourites on his debut for this yard, back from over 18 months off, at Pontefract early last month; cracked late there, having made a lot of the running, and is entitled to improve; claims going back up in trip having been dropped 2lb.
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5th

4

22nd Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

15:57 Fontwell

Starshine Legend

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Fair Flat stayer who benefited from combination of step up in trip and first-time cheekpieces when winning on handicap hurdle debut at Worcester (2m4f, good) last month; 7lb higher here but could still have untapped potential over jumps.

5/2

1st

1

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:08 Worcester

Starshine Legend

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Fair Flat racer who launched hurdling career with two fairly promising 2m runs this season; took a backward step here last time but moves up in trip for this handicap hurdle debut and could be boosted by the refitted cheekpieces (he had a good record in headgear on the Flat).

9/2

7th

4

22nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Worcester

Starshine Legend

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Beaten about 14l in both attempts over hurdles but likely to fare better today as this looks an easier assignment and he's one of the stronger options on Flat form, which includes a win.

6/1

Form: -27195 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Three wins here over the extended 2m in recent times, latterly off 2lb lower; the return to Tapeta will suit, off the back of two ordinary efforts, but others make greater appeal.
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7th

5

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:07 Ffos Las

Sneaky Blinder

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Robert Stephens

Five-time AW winner who is 1-17 on grass and finished tailed off in a match last week at Chepstow; did run well the time before but that was on the AW; due a 1lb drop.

10/1

2nd

2

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Chepstow

Sneaky Blinder

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robert Stephens

Only 1-16 on turf Flat and 5-25 on the AW, but latest return to form at Kempton (2m) bodes well for him giving Hope Rising something to think about.

100/30

3rd

2

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:45 Kempton (AW)

Sneaky Blinder

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Robert Stephens

Two course wins to his name from four starts; none of his six victories have come off a mark quite this high and he's lost his way since going in at Wolverhampton in March; needs a revival.

10/1

20/1

Form: -97275

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Regressive gelding who's lacked consistency of late, including in two forms of headgear; having a first crack at beyond 1m4f and needs to improve for the stiffer test.
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3rd

5

(7)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Spec Of Light

10st 13lb

J: Mr Cameron Hillhouse

T: Tony Forbes

Sole win over 1m on this track and although he finished a close second over this C&D on his yard debut in February, there's little to latch on to in his recent efforts.

12/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 431-66 CD

Last run: 104 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Three wins, two seconds and two thirds to his name from nine runs over C&D; will need a career-best off this mark, though, and there's nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh (off since January).
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2nd

4

17th Oct 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

13:50 Market Rasen

Daaris

11st 5lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Beaten in the region of 6l in similar races at Worcester and Southwell so has each-way claims, and the return of blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) is no bad thing.

10/1

6th

4

1st Oct 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:00 Southwell

Daaris

11st 8lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Four thirds over hurdles (from seven attempts) in the midst of his extensive Flat career; that includes off this mark behind Crafty Gael over nearly 3m at Worcester three weeks ago but he seemingly needs to find a bit extra to get off the mark in this sphere.

9/2

3rd

1

10th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Worcester

Daaris

11st 12lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Creditable third of 17 on handicap hurdle debut at Doncaster (2m, good) in January 2024; seen only twice over jumps since, latterly when safely held at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to firm) a fortnight ago, but stays well on the Flat so this new trip could suit.

16/1

25/1

Form: 08587- C

Last run: 279 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Course winner for Charlie Johnston; struggled for this yard last summer and returns from nine months off tonight; did win first time out as a 3yo but would want to see some support before considering him.
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3rd

6

(6)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Arch Legend

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Dual winner for Charlie Johnston in 2024; runner-up over this C&D last May on his second start for this yard but he's lost his way since, albeit it was his first start for 301 days when beating only one rival home at Newcastle three weeks ago.

10/1

10th

9

(11)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Arch Legend

8st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Two wins for Charlie Johnston in 2024, including over 1m4f on Tapeta; mixed form since and may be better for the run after 301-day break; refused to enter stalls on intended reappearance.

20/1

10

(10)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arch Legend

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ruth Carr

Course winner for Charlie Johnston; struggled for this yard last summer and returns from nine months off tonight; did win first time out as a 3yo but would want to see some support before considering him.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £12.30
Straight Forecast £11.73
Tricast £75.71
Trifecta £69.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fine Print

WEST COUNTRY:

Tuba

The Guardian:

V Power

NEWMARKET:

Green Team

D Express:

Starshine Legend

POSTDATA:

Lednikov

Telegraph:

Tuba

Daily Mail:

Tuba

RP RATINGS:

Fine Print

The Times:

Fine Print

The Star:

Fine Print

Daily Mirror:

V Power

The Sun:

V Power

Daily Record:

Green Team