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  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

Form: 3-4506

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
A maiden after nine starts but seemed to respond well to first-time visor when respectable sixth over C&D a fortnight ago; 3lb lower in a lower-grade race today; might be the answer.
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6th

9

(1)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

In The City

9st 3lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Low-mileage 4yo; in good form without winning in 2025 but has failed to beat a rival in three turf handicaps this term; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces but hard to fancy on AW debut.

40/1

11th

9

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:15 Windsor

In The City

9st 8lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Warren Greatrex

Low-mileage 4yo; in good form without winning in 2025 but has failed to beat a rival in a pair of small-field handicaps at Bath and Chepstow this term; cheekpieces go on for the first time here.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: -55656 D

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all five turf starts new stable this season (6f-7f) but hasn't been running that badly and continues to slip down the weights; Billy Loughnane is booked for this rare AW appearance; not ruled out.
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6th

9

(6)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Newbury

Forever My Prince

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Michael Blake

Two turf wins, the latest a claimer at Leicester last October on final run for Eve Johnson Houghton; dropping down the weights but hasn't been shaping of late as though he's about to take advantage.

11/1

5th

2

(10)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Forever My Prince

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Michael Blake

Made encouraging seasonal/stable debut when fifth of 15 in higher-grade race at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in March, but two lesser efforts have followed (7f/6f) and she'd appeal more on ground slower than good.

12/1

Form: -U1423 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Opened account in first-time blinkers at Yarmouth (6f, soft) in June and has made the frame on all three starts since, most recently when third at Lingfield (6f AW) a fortnight ago; also suited by Tapeta; probably won't be far away.
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3rd

3

(4)

18th Aug 2026

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0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:22 Lingfield (AW)

Chasing Gold

9st 8lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Michael Keady

In good form over 6f on turf since blinkered, winning at Yarmouth in June and going down narrowly there last month; having first AW run since before Christmas but he was in good form then and a bold show looks likely.

4/1

2nd

1

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:59 Yarmouth

Chasing Gold

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Keady

Off the mark when winning in first-time blinkers over C&D last month (soft) and shaped as if still in good form when fourth of 12 at Windsor (5f, good to firm) one month ago, leaving the impression he'll be well suited to stepping back up in trip; contender.

13/2

Form: 639075 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won on turf for Andrew Balding last year but started off for this stable with three low-key Polytrack runs this summer; needs to up his game.
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5th

2

(3)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Express Train

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Richard Phillips

Emphatic winner of a Leicester novice (6f, good to firm) for Andrew Balding in July last year, but inconsistent since and well held in both starts since returning for this yard last month; others preferred.

14/1

7th

2

(12)

4th Aug 2026

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0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:48 Lingfield (AW)

Express Train

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Richard Phillips

Novice winner over 6f on turf last summer and finished third of nine in a handicap at Newcastle (6f, AW) in January; left Andrew Balding for 10,000gns and beat only one home at Kempton a month ago (6f; 66-1).

25/1

Form: 332426 BF

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent maiden who had good to soft ground as an excuse for her below-par run at Goodwood in early June; not seen since but was second over C&D off 1lb higher on her latest visit to Wolverhampton (April) and also ran well the only previous time she wore cheekpieces (May).
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Form: 075630 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Rarely runs at this track but has won six times over 6f on Tapeta at Newcastle/Southwell and belied 33-1 odds when close third over 7f here in July; could not get involved from off the pace at Southwell (6f) last month but a return to more positive tactics might show him in a better light.
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14th

10

(5)

16th Aug 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Blackjack

9st 7lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Alan Brown

Has won on turf but better on the AW and gave it a good go under a front-running ride last month at Wolverhampton (7f; just behind On Key); better known for his exploits at this trip; an exposed 9yo but not without hope.

14/1

3rd

2

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blackjack

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

Has won on turf but better on the AW and may have needed it at Wetherby last time after a break (and wind surgery); perhaps more effective at 6f, though.

16/1

Form: -02180 C

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Irish raider; well down the field after starting slowly on turf in July but won 5f classified here on latest British start in March, despite racing too freely, and is also suited by 6f; big player if all goes to plan.
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11th

13

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Phils Dream

8st 7lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: John C McConnell

Two-time AW winner is yet to score on turf (0-6); not disgraced over C&D (good) on latest and eased 5lb for that 4.25l defeat but more needed to gain first win on the grass.

10/1

8th

9

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:03 Naas

Phils Dream

8st 12lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: John C McConnell

Back to form the last twice at Wolverhampton over 5f, beaten a neck in a handicap off 46 then winning a class 6 classified stakes; 0-5 on turf though and yet to trouble the judge.

10/1

Form: 923985

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
29-race maiden; runner-up in two classified races here this year (6f/7f) and may not have been suited by drop back to 5f in that grade a fortnight ago but makes only limited appeal for win purposes.
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5th

6

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mister McGregor

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Mullineaux

28-race maiden; second in a similar event over 7f here in June; well held in three handicaps since; opposed on the balance of probability.

10/1

8th

10

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:25 Doncaster

Mister McGregor

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Michael Mullineaux

27-race maiden; placed in this same headgear combination at Wolverhampton and Chester (both 7f) before producing poor performance at Chester latest; opposed on the balance of probability.

12/1

Form: 8808-0

Last run: 108 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Beaten at least 10l on all six starts, the latest her seasonal debut at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in May; drops back in trip here; difficult to enthuse over.
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10th

15

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Piddies Pearl

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Has struggled at 20-1 or bigger in all five runs, including two AW handicaps (7f) in September; still early days but she needs a transformation on her return.

50/1

Form: 288069

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
1-38, the win gained over 5f at Lingfield (AW) in spring 2025; came second off her basement mark at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) in May but recent efforts have been disappointing.
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9th

8

(1)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

She Went Whoosh

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Sole win from 37 starts came on the AW at Lingfield (5f) last April; runner-up at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) in May but she's struggled in four starts since; stablemate of Megaphone.

20/1

Form: 6900-0

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden who struggled (albeit after a layoff) when 200-1 at Southwell (7f) on Thursday; drops back in trip with blinkers tried.
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10th

10

(1)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Royal Justice

9st 0lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Some ability in six starts for the Quinns as a 3yo, but little since joining this stable and now 0-14; plenty to prove back in trip after 13 months off; hood removed.

33/1

8

(13)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:05 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Justice

9st 9lb

J: Jay Mackay

T: Scott Dixon

13-race maiden who drops to this level for the first time, but recent efforts have been moderate and she still has stamina to prove.

66/1

Betting Forcast

6/1 In The City, 9/2 Forever My Prince, 7/2 Chasing Gold, 10/1 Express Train, 3/1 Rye, 12/1 Blackjack, 8/1 Phils Dream, 11/1 Mister McGregor, 33/1 Piddies Pearl, 33/1 She Went Whoosh, 50/1 Royal Justice

Verdict

Phil’s Dream represents a respected Irish stable and was a 5f course winner on his latest visit to Britain but he’s not without risk. Rye (second choice) and Chasing Gold are safer alternatives but the suggestion is class-dropper IN THE CITY, who made a poor start to this campaign but took a big step back in the right direction when sixth here in new headgear a fortnight ago.[Chris Wilson]

Selections

The Times:

Rye

RP RATINGS:

Forever My Prince

SPOTLIGHT:

In The City

Telegraph:

Phil's Dream

NEWMARKET:

Chasing Gold

Daily Mail:

Rye

Daily Mirror:

Rye

The Star:

Rye

POSTDATA:

In The City

The Guardian:

Forever My Prince

D Express:

Forever My Prince

Daily Record:

Phil's Dream