July 21 / 18.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.30

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  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly sunny

1st
2 (13)
Kaaranah

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.40
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 611651 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Made it 3-3 over C&D when winning off a 3lb lower mark five weeks ago (ridden from off the pace by Jack Callan that night and may be again from stall 13); stable flying this month, with seven winners from its last 15 runners at the start of the day, and he holds good claims.
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3rd

1

(7)

13th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:23 Lingfield (AW)

Kaaranah

10st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Has won at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) in four of his last six starts, including a comfortable success from a wide draw three weeks ago; up another 4lb but he still looks feasibly treated and this return to Polytrack should be fine; big player in hat-trick bid.

4/1

1st

2

(13)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kaaranah

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Made it 3-3 over C&D when winning off a 3lb lower mark five weeks ago (ridden from off the pace by Jack Callan that night and may be again from stall 13); stable flying this month, with seven winners from its last 15 runners at the start of the day, and he holds good claims.

6/1

1st

4

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:54 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kaaranah

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Currently 2-2 over C&D and 2-2 in cheekpieces (again off tonight) following wins here in April; excuses off his revised mark since and he is one to consider back on Tapeta.

8/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 610064 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

4th

1

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

American State

9st 9lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

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.

7/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 34-706

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Struggled since handicapping this year and he blew the start at Wetherby last month before pulling too hard on Tapeta a fortnight ago; goes beyond 1m for the first time and will need to settle better upped from 7f.
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3rd

1

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:10 Yarmouth

Symphony Of Joy

10st 2lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Inconsistent maiden who has his quirks; can miss the start and pull hard, while he did some hanging when fourth of the five runners last time; not the percentage call.

8/1

4th

3

(5)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:10 Nottingham

Symphony Of Joy

9st 13lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Inconsistent maiden who has missed the start and/or pulled hard; no problem with 9.5f on Tapeta last time, when turning in his best effort since handicapping (made most), but history suggests he's no good thing to build on it.

6/1

3rd

6

(7)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Symphony Of Joy

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Struggled since handicapping this year and he blew the start at Wetherby last month before pulling too hard on Tapeta a fortnight ago; goes beyond 1m for the first time and will need to settle better upped from 7f.

16/1

12/1

Form: 918049 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Five-time course winner who failed to enhance a good record for Rossa Ryan when fluffing the start here a fortnight ago; has a competitive mark, though, and holds each-way claims under Pat Cosgrave.
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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

4th

7

(1)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagle Day

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Five-time course winner who failed to enhance a good record for Rossa Ryan when fluffing the start here a fortnight ago; has a competitive mark, though, and holds each-way claims under Pat Cosgrave.

12/1

16/1

Form: 75-584

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won a Tapeta nursery the only time he's run on the AW; the change of surface is the main hope, with him having struggled in three turf runs since coming back from nine months off.
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5th

5

(3)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Caledonian

9st 6lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: David Simcock

Won a Tapeta nursery the only time he's run on the AW; the change of surface is the main hope, with him having struggled in three turf runs since coming back from nine months off.

16/1

4th

2

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

14:00 Doncaster

Caledonian

9st 13lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: David Simcock

Won a nursery off 4lb higher in 2024; below that level when confined to only three appearances last year and while his reappearance wasn't devoid of promise, his run at Newmarket was; goes beyond 1m2f for the first time.

12/1

8th

3

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Newmarket

Caledonian

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: David Simcock

Scored on his AW/nursery debut in 2024 but wasn't competitive in just three starts last year; did gain plenty of market traction on the last of them, though, and last month's reappearance at Bath wasn't totally devoid of promise; tries 1m2f for just the second time and he's not fully exposed.

12/1

Form: -57983 C

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Sole handicap win came off this mark, the only time she's run on Tapeta, here (8.7f) last November; offered more on turf last time and she's one to consider back on the AW.
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2nd

3

(6)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Sandown

Dark Rosa

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Georgina Nicholls

Acts on good to firm and heavy ground; yet to win this season but she was a good third at Salisbury (1m, good) in June and filled the same position behind a big improver at Lingfield (1m, AW) last time; continues to edge down the weights and she's in the mix back on turf.

8/1

3rd

1

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

19:46 Lingfield (AW)

Dark Rosa

10st 1lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Georgina Nicholls

Yet to win this season but kept on for third at Salisbury (1m, good) in June and only faded out of contention in closing stages at Wolverhampton (9.4f) last month, having raced wide throughout; on a tempting mark now; might be the answer.

9/2

Form: 69-043

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Better with each of his three runs for this yard and wasn't beaten far at Kempton a fortnight ago, despite hanging right; stays this far and is quite happy on Tapeta, so he's one to consider.
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6th

2

(8)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:50 Chepstow

Look Back Smiling

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Neil Mulholland

Has done his winning at trips between 6f and 1m; losing run goes back to March 2024 but, following a spell in the doldrums for previous yard and this one, he's been back in better form of late, doing some good late work on the AW at Kempton (1m) and Wolverhampton (about 1m1f); can be involved with Tom Marquand up for the first time

11/4

7th

10

(9)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Look Back Smiling

9st 4lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Neil Mulholland

Better with each of his three runs for this yard and wasn't beaten far at Kempton a fortnight ago, despite hanging right; stays this far and is quite happy on Tapeta, so he's one to consider.

6/1

Form: -22966 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
He was back up to 1m (turf) when a well-backed favourite last time, but looked to have no excuses in finishing last of six; trainer has won with three of his last five runners, two at big prices, but this gelding has stamina to prove over this far.
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8th

1

(2)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pulsar Star

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

He was back up to 1m (turf) when a well-backed favourite last time, but looked to have no excuses in finishing last of six; trainer has won with three of his last five runners, two at big prices, but this gelding has stamina to prove over this far.

3/1

6th

4

(6)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Ffos Las

Pulsar Star

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Thomas Faulkner

Maiden who turned in a solid handicap debut in the spring before being drawn wide down to 7f at York; touch disappointing last time but this is less competitive back up in trip.

5/1

6th

3

(8)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Pulsar Star

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Lightly raced maiden who finished second at Kempton (7f, AW) and Nottingham (8.3f, good; handicap debut) on his first two runs this year; midfield finish at York three weeks ago; respected back down in class.

5/1

16/1

Form: 568365 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
This has always been his time of year and he's a dual C&D winner who's back on a handy mark; it wouldn't be a shock if he popped up.
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5th

10

(9)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

14:55 Beverley

Distinction

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: John Mackie

Good record here, his seven appearances yielding three wins and two second-place finishes; solid handicapping case to be made on his soft-ground C&D win just over a year ago and it would be no surprise if the return to this venue encouraged a revival.

20/1

8th

11

(11)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Distinction

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Mackie

Three-time AW winner and he's 9lb lower than for the most recent success; never featured from off the pace at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) two weeks ago but it would be no surprise to see him bounce back now returning to 1m3f.

16/1

9th

12

(12)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Distinction

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

This has always been his time of year and he's a dual C&D winner who's back on a handy mark; it wouldn't be a shock if he popped up.

16/1

Form: 443503 C

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Held off his revised mark on turf since two AW wins, including here, in April; wins have all come over shorter but he stays this far and is one to consider back on Tapeta.
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6th

5

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:10 Ripon

No Knee Never

9st 9lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: James Owen

Four AW wins (6f-8.5f) but yet to register (0-16) on turf; placed at Nottingham (8.5f, good to firm) in mid July but less competitive at Wolverhampton (9.5f) and Beverley (1m2f) since; easing mark isn't enough to tempt.

10/1

6th

2

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:15 Beverley

No Knee Never

10st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Owen

All four wins on the AW and 0-15 on turf, though has been running well at 1m-1m2f on grass this year without getting the job done; does have to bounce back from a poor one, however.

6/1

10th

4

(4)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

No Knee Never

9st 8lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: James Owen

Held off his revised mark on turf since two AW wins, including here, in April; wins have all come over shorter but he stays this far and is one to consider back on Tapeta.

7/1

20/1

Form: 421146 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Now 2-3 over C&D having blown the start and hit a bit of traffic a fortnight ago; also had excuses here previously and she'd been consistent prior to that, but she has to prove this mark is within range.
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11th

9

(6)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Imola

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joey Ramsden

Now 2-3 over C&D having blown the start and hit a bit of traffic a fortnight ago; also had excuses here previously and she'd been consistent prior to that, but she has to prove this mark is within range.

20/1

6th

10

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Imola

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joey Ramsden

Has scored twice over C&D this year; was denied her hat-trick (8.5f) last month after being hampered at the start and denied a clear run when looking to challenge; may be worth another chance.

9/2

25/1

Form: 264087

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Very rarely goes this far and it's a long time since he won at higher than 0-55 level; always a chance he'll miss the break too and he's some way down the pecking order.
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6th

2

(3)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Ayr

Concert Boy

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Five-time AW winner but 0-24 on turf; will appreciate this ease in grade but has been out of form since returning from a break in June; needs to turn things around.

10/1

12th

13

(5)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Concert Boy

8st 11lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Katie Scott

Very rarely goes this far and it's a long time since he won at higher than 0-55 level; always a chance he'll miss the break too and he's some way down the pecking order.

25/1

7th

6

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Concert Boy

9st 8lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Well handicapped on pick of this year's AW form but finished well down the field on both starts last month (1m1f/7f) and is now 0-23 on turf.

40/1

4/1

Form: -65521 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Dual Carlisle winner who's recorded his best efforts on turf; showed the right attitude off 2lb lower last time but will need to at least match that form in this competitive handicap.
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10th

5

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:48 Ripon

Bellasio

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Doubled his tally with 1m1f victory at Carlisle in July; failed to beat a rival in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap since though so needs to bounce back.

12/1

13th

11

(8)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bellasio

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Dual Carlisle winner who's recorded his best efforts on turf; showed the right attitude off 2lb lower last time but will need to at least match that form in this competitive handicap.

4/1

1st

8

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

18:09 Carlisle

Bellasio

9st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Grant Tuer

Three runs in course handicaps feature a win (soft) last June and two seconds (1m1f/1m), latterly when claimed late by Hostility on good ground 19 days ago; solid.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £67.90
Straight Forecast £66.76
Tricast £831.69
Trifecta £567.80

Selections

Daily Mirror:

Bellasio

SPOTLIGHT:

Kaaranah

RP RATINGS:

Dark Rosa

D Express:

Symphony Of Joy

The Times:

Caledonian

The Guardian:

No Knee Never

Telegraph:

Dark Rosa

The Sun:

Bellasio

The Star:

Bellasio

Daily Record:

Bellasio

POSTDATA:

Kaaranah

NEWMARKET:

Kaaranah

Daily Mail:

Kaaranah