July 07 / 18.10 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.10

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  • Prize money: £3977.84
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 554-4

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who ran creditably on his handicap debut last month (7f, AW; first run for 384 days); stepping up in trip could unlock further progress and Oisin Murphy takes over for the first time.
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3rd

5

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

15:10 Chester

Reds And Wolves

9st 10lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Hugo Palmer

Lightly raced 4yo who advanced his form when readily making all in 8.6f handicap at Wolverhampton in July, drawing clear last 1f; big shout from his inside draw with this step up in trip also looking a likely plus.

7/2

1st

3

(11)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reds And Wolves

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Lightly raced 4yo who ran creditably on his handicap debut last month (7f, AW; first run for 384 days); stepping up in trip could unlock further progress and Oisin Murphy takes over for the first time.

100/30

4th

8

(9)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Reds And Wolves

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Hugo Palmer

Three runs in the first half of 2025 were encouraging; gelded prior to this seasonal/handicap debut; still has potential and the betting should be revealing after 384 days off; tongue-tie returns.

7/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 466685

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has won over 1m but better at shorter and this extended trip might prove beyond him; not beaten far over 7.4f on Saturday; Billy Loughnane booked but others appeal more for win purposes.
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3rd

4

(1)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Kept on to beat Barleybrown by 1l in C&D apprentice race last Saturday, registering a second win at Newcastle; escapes a penalty and future mark is 2lb higher; respected.

4/1

1st

2

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 13lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Patrick Morris

Runner-up on AW at Wolverhampton (8.6f) and Lingfield (1m) this summer, but he was well below form at Southwell last time and that took his losing run up to 16; others preferred.

10/1

12th

11

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

The visor has had a positive effect and he may have bumped into one when a clear second off this mark 11 days ago (Polytrack); goes well here and is one of the likelier winners.

7/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: -54729

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
0-18 and his record is a patchy one; below par at Salisbury last month and the change of headgear isn't enough to tempt.
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1st

3

(2)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Hare Rail

9st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Roger Teal

Exposed 19-race maiden; placed over C&D (hooded first time) 11 weeks ago and has run well after a break in the past; still looks vulnerable for win purposes though.

7/1

3rd

6

(9)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Hare Rail

9st 6lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Roger Teal

0-18 and his record is a patchy one; below par at Salisbury last month and the change of headgear isn't enough to tempt.

14/1

9th

3

(9)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:57 Salisbury

The Hare Rail

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Teal

Still a maiden after 17 starts but scores good marks for consistency; runner-up in first-time visor (retained) at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last month and ought to be on the premises again here.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 161006 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
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.
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4th

1

(3)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

American State

9st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ivan Furtado

Two wins in the first half of the year, including C&D, and he has performed with credit on his last three starts; likely to be in the thick of it once more.

4/1

4th

8

(2)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:10 Southwell (AW)

American State

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

C&D winner in April off a 2lb lower mark than today's and he raced wide when second of 13 at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) in July; drops back in trip with good claims.

11/2

2nd

3

(11)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

American State

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Dual winner at around 1m early in the year, latterly off 1lb lower, who's been this far only once (C&D last backend), when well held; offered more last time but stamina remains a worry.

12/1

Form: 4-64

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Unexposed filly who offered a bit more when fourth on turf debut at Nottingham (extended 1m, good) in May; faces a more realistic assignment now handicapping.
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6th

6

(6)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Symphonys Song

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ian Williams

Stepping up to 1m2f saw her make the frame, though was beaten over 3l on both occasions; didn't fare so well last time at Ffos Las; needs more.

8/1

6th

2

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:07 Ffos Las

Symphonys Song

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Six-race maiden but she's finished third in both starts since stepping up to 1m2f, including when ridden by Ryan Kavanagh at Chepstow (1m2f, good to firm) 18 days ago; has solid claims.

7/1

3rd

3

(1)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:01 Chepstow

Symphonys Song

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Five-race maiden who has shown positive signs in her two handicap attempts, keeping-on third upped to 1m2f at Sandown (good to firm) latest; progress still looks possible; enters calculations.

11/2

10/1

Form: U83320 CD BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; on last winning mark; two good runs on Polytrack this spring but his form dipped at Kempton six weeks ago; chance with a revival.
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4th

11

(11)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kit Gabriel

9st 6lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Pearce

Record of 4-45 and last three runs, including two here, need forgiving; others preferred.

25/1

10th

3

(8)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

14:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kit Gabriel

10st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Pearce

Didn't see out 8.6f when sixth here this month but finished close up off today's mark on consecutive 7f Polytrack starts in the spring and has possibilities on this drop back in trip.

8/1

6th

4

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kit Gabriel

9st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Pearce

C&D winner; on last winning mark; two good runs on Polytrack this spring but his form dipped at Kempton six weeks ago; chance with a revival.

10/1

Form: 2472-8

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
16-race maiden; well beaten at Ffos Las on last month's stable debut but her peak Irish efforts bring her into the reckoning; the betting should guide.
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11th

7

(9)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

16:35 Chepstow

Auburn Avenue

8st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Sole win in 19 starts came over 7f here (good to firm) last month; finished behind three of these over C&D (good to firm) last time and no obvious reason why the placings should be reversed.

16/1

5th

5

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 4

19:05 Chepstow

Auburn Avenue

9st 2lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: John & Rhys Flint

Third run for this yard when belatedly off the mark over 7f here 13 days ago; that was a Class 6 so likely to need more, though Millie Wonnacott's claim takes away 5lb of the 6lb rise.

15/2

1st

2

(2)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

18:26 Chepstow

Auburn Avenue

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: John & Rhys Flint

Placed several times over further in Ireland, but twice out of the frame since returning for this yard last month and is now 0-17; little appeal.

20/1

Form: 718606 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Conditions to suit and he is on a winning mark but it has been a long time since he won above Class 6 company; others are stronger.
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4th

4

(7)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

River Wharfe

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Course specialist who landed his sixth win on this track earlier this month, in a C&D classified; beaten at odds-on over 7f here 24 hours later but will be more at home back over 1m and must be on the shortlist.

11/4

3rd

4

(2)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

14:38 Brighton

River Wharfe

9st 9lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

8yo who has worked his way back into form this season and he won a 1m classified here yesterday under Molly Gunn, which was his sixth course win; strong claims under 4lb penalty if running again today.

9/4

1st

5

(7)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:00 Brighton

River Wharfe

9st 9lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Gained five of his 11 wins at this track; not at best in three handicaps since returned to turf in June but was only beaten about 2l when fifth of seven at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last time and is strong interest in this lower grade and with cheekpieces refitted.

7/2

9th
5 (10)
Eagle Day

4/1

Form: 091804 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
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.
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6th

1

(1)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagle Day

10st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: David Evans

Easily best known for his achievements at Wolverhampton, so he returns to serious calculations after two runs elsewhere; first-time blinkers make this a very rare run on headgear, though, and he was behind in the others.

7/1

6th

1

(10)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Eagle Day

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: David Evans

Exposed 6yo who excels at Wolverhampton; only 1-20 on turf but he wasn't disgraced in a higher grade over 1m2f at Chester.

10/1

5th

10

(7)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:52 Chester

Eagle Day

8st 13lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Exposed 6yo who excels at Wolverhampton where's he won five times and yet on turf he's 1-19; close fourth on his favourite patch 12 days ago and 4lb lower back on the grass, but he wouldn't be the percentage call on first visit here.

20/1

9/1

Form: -69089

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
11-time AW winner; quiet for Chelsea Banham this year but dropping down the weights and he is one of four runners on the card for connections that all require close market surveillance.
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11th

6

(10)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cephalus

9st 8lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

11-time AW winner, the latest a Newcastle seller for the Moores (1m, Tapeta) last October; regressive for this yard in the meantime despite plummeting in the weights; best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.

11/1

10th

7

(12)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cephalus

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

11-time AW winner; quiet for Chelsea Banham this year but dropping down the weights and he is one of four runners on the card for connections that all require close market surveillance.

9/1

9th

13

(1)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Cephalus

9st 2lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

11-time AW winner but he's been out of sorts for new yard since December and was last of eight over C&D last time; mark is tumbling but he has lots to prove and needs a major revival.

66/1

Form: 4710-4 C

Last run: 132 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Course winner (9.5f) last summer in his only run in a tongue tie; not beaten far into fourth at Kempton (1m) when last seen in February; sold out of Pat Phelan's yard for 1,000gns in March; new trainer brings the tongue tie back; not discounted.
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9th

1

(7)

28th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pursuit Of Truth

11st 2lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Rebecca Menzies

Has generally struggled for two yards since a C&D win off 2lb higher last summer; the return to 7f wouldn't have been ideal on Southwell AW last time but he has something to prove back from another break; interesting to see how he goes in the market.

16/1

11th

5

(11)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Pursuit Of Truth

9st 9lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: Rebecca Menzies

Lightly raced since getting off the mark on Wolverhampton AW (about 1m1f) last June, dropping out there 16 days ago for another new yard; has plenty to prove in his first 7f handicap.

33/1

11th

2

(5)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pursuit Of Truth

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Rebecca Menzies

Course winner (9.5f) last summer in his only run in a tongue tie; not beaten far into fourth at Kempton (1m) when last seen in February; sold out of Pat Phelan's yard for 1,000gns in March; new trainer brings the tongue tie back; not discounted.

8/1

Form: 33-318 CD BF

Last run: 144 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Both wins this winter came over C&D but in Class 6 company; a career best will be required to take this back from a 144-day break.
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2nd

4

(8)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

R P McMurphy

9st 12lb

J: Jude Maher

T: Michael Appleby

All three wins were 8.6f on Wolverhampton Tapeta but he's been third on all four visits here; having been back to his best with latest win 11 days ago, and run creditably under Jude Maher the time before; each-way claims.

6/1

1st

1

(13)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

R P McMurphy

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Appleby

Two-time C&D winner who comes here on the back of a good running-on fourth of nine in 7f handicap here two weeks ago; a player off the same mark with this step back up in trip also a plus and Oisin Murphy now up.

5/1

4th

2

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

R P McMurphy

9st 7lb

J: Jude Maher

T: Michael Appleby

Dual 8.6f course winner during the winter and left low-key reappearance run behind when placed over that trip here in July; current mark ought to be workable but he needs to prove himself over 7f and is only Jude Maher's second ride under rules.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £11.50
Straight Forecast £10.95
Tricast £65.00
Trifecta £68.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Reds And Wolves

RP RATINGS:

Eagle Day

Daily Mail:

Symphony's Song

Daily Record:

Pursuit Of Truth

POSTDATA:

Bajan Bandit

D Express:

Cephalus

NEWMARKET:

Kit Gabriel

THE NORTH:

Reds And Wolves

Telegraph:

Reds And Wolves

The Sun:

Reds And Wolves

The Star:

Reds And Wolves

The Times:

Eagle Day

The Guardian:

Eagle Day

Daily Mirror:

Eagle Day