July 21 / 18.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.30

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  • Prize money: £3977.84
  • 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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1

(3)

5th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kaaranah

9st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: John Butler

Goes really well round here and gained a fourth C&D success in July; posted another good effort with third of eight in 1m2f AW Lingfield handicap in August; well in the mix after a break.

9/2

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

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

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

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

(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

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

4

(4)

17th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Caledonian

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

7f nursery here last November is his sole win from 11 races; well down the weights and not beaten far at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) in July latest, in his only other AW race, but not wildly convincing.

7/1

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

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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3rd

8

(1)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

16:25 Brighton

Dark Rosa

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Georgina Nicholls

Runner-up in 1m handicaps at Sandown and Bath on her last two starts but beaten a respectable distance on both occasions; will need more if she is to come out on top off the same mark.

8/1

2nd

5

(9)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Bath

Dark Rosa

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Georgina Nicholls

Dual winner but has yet to win this season and does need to raise her game despite recent placed efforts, as didn't really threaten to win any of those.

8/1

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

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

4

(5)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Look Back Smiling

10st 0lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Neil Mulholland

All five wins at 6f-1m, the latest at Doncaster in March 2024 off 20lb lower and now on a career-low mark; has dwelt at the start on his last two runs and first-time blinkers worn last time are retained; cannot discount but losing run is offputting.

5/1

3rd

2

(2)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Look Back Smiling

9st 8lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Neil Mulholland

Course winner at 7f who won the Spring Mile on turf in 2024; winless since but there were some flickers of life this summer before he faded at Chepstow 18 days ago; on a handy mark now and he might be more effective back on this track with first-time blinkers replacing cheekpieces.

8/1

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

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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5

(10)

5th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pulsar Star

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Thomas Faulkner

Runner-up on his first two starts for current yard at Kempton (7f) and Nottingham (1m) early in 2026 but he has failed to kick on, only eighth of 13 over C&D in July; more is required after a break.

11/1

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

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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8th

4

(1)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Distinction

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Mackie

Won plenty down the years, often on soft turf in the summer, but time has looked to be catching up this season, latterly when comfortably held behind We've Got This early in the month.

10/1

6th

7

(10)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Distinction

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Mackie

Regressive 8yo who has not won since last summer and was particularly disappointing on turf a fortnight ago; needs to turn things around.

14/1

9th

10

(6)

17th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Distinction

9st 6lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Dual course winner (1m/1m2f) but his last success was 13 months ago and he's finished down the field in last five runs; on reduced mark but he needs to raise his game and it would be a negative if the ground dries out.

12/1

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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4

(6)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

No Knee Never

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Owen

Landed his third course win (first over today's distance) last month off 4lb lower; ran respectably at Southwell nine days ago; the win came with authority and he looks sure to run his race here.

6/1

1st

3

(11)

28th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

No Knee Never

11st 0lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: James Owen

Dual course winner who's had excuses with one thing and another in recent times; now 2lb lower than when going in here for Henry Callan in the spring and could well get the decent pace he wants; player for a yard that also runs Wrist Art.

5/1

6th

2

(8)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

No Knee Never

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Has only won on the AW, including here; on a perfectly good mark and wouldn't be a surprise to see him return to form in new headgear.

14/1

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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12th

7

(13)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Imola

9st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Joey Ramsden

C&D winner at turn of the year, plus plenty of minor honours at this track; two wins at Wolverhampton this year, latest in June but she was well below form there on latest outing nearly ten weeks ago; player if back to best.

16/1

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

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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4th

11

(5)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:48 Musselburgh

Concert Boy

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Five wins on AW but 0-25 on turf; beaten in a classified event at Ayr when last seen and others are more appealing.

14/1

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

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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3rd

10

(2)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

16:47 Carlisle

Bellasio

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Two good runs here (1m and 1m1f, good ground) in midsummer but he has finished out the back in both subsequent runs, latterly when 17l behind Zermatt Star at Ripon last week; risky.

16/1

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

+o+e Accumulators

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