Wolverhampton Races & Results Tomform Friday 23rd February 2024

There were 36 Races on Friday 23rd February 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Exeter, 8 races at Dundalk, 6 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Sedgefield, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 23rd February 2024

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

16:55 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
9
1st (9) Bang On The Bell (7/1 +42%)
Bang On The Bell

7
7/1(+42%)
(9) Bang On The Bell 7/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win at Lingfield in December. Last of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 13/2) 8 days ago. Sort to bounce back.
Failed to fire last week; earlier good runs were at a lower level; others more appealing.
10
2nd (10) Gustav Graves (12/1 -118%)
Gustav Graves

12
12/1(-118%)
(10) Gustav Graves 12/1, Gained his third C&D win in 7-runner handicap (4/1) 17 days ago. Up 2 lb and firmly in the picture.
Three C&D wins since December; up in class but this should be run to suit.
3
3rd (3) The Thames Boatman (13/8 +19%)
The Thames Boatman

1.625
13/8(+19%)
(3) The Thames Boatman 13/8, Refitted with a hood when posting a career best when winning 9-runner handicap (5/1) at Lingfield (5f, AW) 90 days ago. This C&D winner has to be taken seriously.
Has loads of ability and showed his true colours at Lingfield latest; still well treated.
5
4th (5) Reigning Profit (13/2 -8%)
Reigning Profit

6.5
13/2(-8%)
(5) Reigning Profit 13/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Seventh of 8 in handicap (18/1) at this C&D 13 days ago, slowly away. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Tough task here last time and not out of this if returning to this winter's best.
1
5th (1) Star Of Lady M (8/1 -78%)
Star Of Lady M

8
8/1(-78%)
(1) Star Of Lady M 8/1, 11/4, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 15 days ago. Can go well again despite taking a 5 lb rise.
Two Lingfield wins when ridden by O Murphy this winter; up in weights & drawn widest today.
2
6th (2) Lihou (18/1 -80%)
Lihou

18
18/1(-80%)
(2) Lihou 18/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Goodwood in August. Creditable fifth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 12/1) 31 days ago. Considered.
Conditions to suit and on a good mark but he will need to step up on this year's efforts.
7
7th (7) Bright (6/1 +25%)
Bright

6
6/1(+25%)
(7) Bright 6/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Last of 5 in handicap (3/1) at this course (6.1f) 14 days ago. Booking of Doyle a plus so not taken lightly if shrugging off latest effort.
2-4 for this yard, both wins coming here; below par latest; needs to resume his progress.
4
8th (4) Look Out Louis (12/1 +40%)
Look Out Louis

12
12/1(+40%)
(4) Look Out Louis 12/1, Tenth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 28/1) 13 days ago so has work to do.
Dangerous mark and recent return should have sharpened him up; lots of other pace in here.
6
9th (6) Pop Dancer (12/1 -20%)
Pop Dancer

12
12/1(-20%)
(6) Pop Dancer 12/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 10/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) 22 days ago. Others more persuasive.
C&D winner in November; come up short in Class 4 events three times since.
8
10th (8) Speedacus (80/1 -142%)
Speedacus

80
80/1(-142%)
(8) Speedacus 80/1, Three wins from 14 runs last year. Latest win at Leicester in September. Only eighth of 9 to Bright in handicap at this course (6.1f, 80/1) 41 days ago so needs to get back on track.
Three heavy defeats for current yard; remains opposable from a wide draw.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:55 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

A few of these arrive in decent form and hold solid claims, so only a tentative vote can go to THE THAMES BOATMAN. The son of Havana Grey has been steadily progressive on artificial surfaces, as emphasised by his narrow Lingfield success in November, and a subsequent 4lb rise might not be enough to halt further improvement. Pop Dancer defeated the selection (fifth) off 2lb lower over C&D in November and must enter the reckoning, while others to note include Star Of Lady M, Gustav Graves and Lihou.

THE THAMES BOATMAN proved well suited by the refitting of a hood when scoring at Lingfield so this C&D winner looks the way to go with the headgear again sported. Gustav Graves is always to be feared round here and is next on the list ahead of in-form pair Star of Lady M and Lihou.

Reigning Profit could return to form but THE THAMES BOATMAN is talented for the grade and can gain his third course win.


17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
3
1st (3) Northcliff (9/2 +25%)
Northcliff

4.5
9/2(+25%)
(3) Northcliff 9/2, Remains a maiden after 23 Flat runs. Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (9/1) 66 days ago, no extra late on. Engaged 4.05 Chelmsford Thursday.
Well held at Chelmsford yesterday which took his record to 0-24.
9
2nd (9) Beylerbeyi (6/1 -118%)
Beylerbeyi

6
6/1(-118%)
(9) Beylerbeyi 6/1, Winner in France who hasn't been with this yard long and he ran well from much-reduced mark when runner-up at Newcastle (7f) in January. Too free back there since but he's not one to be giving up on by any means.
Second at Newcastle last month has been boosted but held there last time; tongue-tie on.
6
3rd (6) Reputation (33/1 -175%)
Reputation

33
33/1(-175%)
(6) Reputation 33/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in December. 12/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 18 days ago, never able to get competitive having missed the break. Widest stall of all to contend with here.
Veteran who is back off his last winning mark but has it to do from the outside stall.
12
4th (12) One Last Hug (25/1 +0%)
One Last Hug

25
25/1(+0%)
(12) One Last Hug 25/1, Course winner. Four wins from 19 runs last year. Last of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 28/1) 6 days ago, weakening final 1f. Others preferred for win purposes back up in trip.
In and out since winning over 6f here in December; others safer.
4
5th (4) Almodovar Del Rio (6/1 -50%)
Almodovar Del Rio

6
6/1(-50%)
(4) Almodovar Del Rio 6/1, 5-y-o who has fallen below last winning mark and ran well on return from 8 months off when second of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 29 days ago, seen off only by a thriving sort. Claims with a repeat now equipped with a first-time visor.
Just beaten on return from another absence at Southwell last month; form working out well.
10
6th (10) Major Gatsby (12/1 -20%)
Major Gatsby

12
12/1(-20%)
(10) Major Gatsby 12/1, 4-time C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Tenth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 7/2) 15 days ago. Blinkers back on. Given a chance by the handicapper.
Four-time C&D winner and 1lb below the latest; watch market.
7
7th (7) Homer Stokes (10/1 +38%)
Homer Stokes

10
10/1(+38%)
(7) Homer Stokes 10/1, Landed back-to-back Southwell handicaps over this trip last summer. 13/2, ninth of 10 in handicap at that venue (7.1f) 18 days ago, racing freely and never dangerous. Needs a couple of these to falter.
All three wins at Southwell but well held there last time; first visit here.
2
8th (2) Cobh Harbour (6/1 +40%)
Cobh Harbour

6
6/1(+40%)
(2) Cobh Harbour 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden who failed to match pick of form displayed in novice company when sixth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (12/1) 38 days ago. However, it remains early days with him at least.
Well held on handicap debut over C&D last time but still unexposed.
11
9th (11) Vitalline (11/1 -22%)
Vitalline

11
11/1(-22%)
(11) Vitalline 11/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Eighth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 4/1) 21 days ago, weakening final 1f. Blinkers back on and pick of form gives him claims for all his draw is not ideal.
Placed in four consecutive starts on AW before well held last time; wide draw not helpful.
5
10th (5) Dolores Abernathy (16/1 -14%)
Dolores Abernathy

16
16/1(-14%)
(5) Dolores Abernathy 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at this C&D 6 days ago, losing place after some early scrimmaging. This should reveal more.
Out of the frame in both starts here since returning from 257 days off this month.
8
11th (8) Sparkle In His Eye (28/1 -75%)
Sparkle In His Eye

28
28/1(-75%)
(8) Sparkle In His Eye 28/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Musselburgh in August. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 25/1) 13 days ago. Back down in trip now but others rate stronger.
Dual C&D winner who is back off the same mark as when last successful.
1
12th (1) Seattle Time (7/2 +56%)
Seattle Time

3.5
7/2(+56%)
(1) Seattle Time 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden First outing for 3 months/since leaving Sylvester Kirk when respectable sixth of 11 in handicap (11/2) at Chelmsford (1m) 33 days ago, doing too much too soon. Not one to give up on back down at 7f.
0-6; has run well a couple of times on turf, but more needed; cheekpieces on.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

ALMODOVAR DEL RIO bumped into a rejuvenated rival when filling the runner-up spot at Southwell last time and, in a first-time visor, he can shrug off a 2lb rise and go one better. Cobh Harbour was far from disgraced on his handicap bow last month and any improvement would come as no surprise, while similar comments apply to the David Loughnane-trained Dolores Abernathy. Beylerbeyi should not be underestimated either.

BEYLERBEYI needs to channel his energy more efficiently but is potentially very well-treated if doing so and, equipped with a tongue tie, he gets the narrow vote to prove as much. Almodovar del Rio, a good second back from 8 months off at Southwell recently, rates a big danger equipped with a first-time visor. Seattle Time and Major Gatsby are others to consider.

The choice is ALMODOVAR DEL RIO who was only just beaten on his return at Southwell last month and the form has since been boosted.


18:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 4) 9f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Silent Age (2/5 -21%)
Silent Age

0.4
2/5(-21%)
(1) Silent Age 2/5, Promising sort. Won 8-runner maiden (8/13) at Kempton (8f) on debut 27 days ago, holding on under hand riding. Well-bred type with a lot more to offer, so fully expected to go in again.
Narrow win on 1m Kempton debut but form franked and he's a useful prospect; hard to beat.
2
2nd (2) Swordstick (9/4 +18%)
Swordstick

2.25
9/4(+18%)
(2) Swordstick 9/4, Won 9-runner maiden (6/1) at Southwell (8.1f) on debut 31 days ago, always holding on. Likely to improve and shouldn't be ruled out.
Should build on Southwell debut win but Silent Age's Kempton form looks stronger..
4
3rd (4) Teddy Brown (22/1 -10%)
Teddy Brown

22
22/1(-10%)
(4) Teddy Brown 22/1, Twice-raced maiden. 12/1, fifth of 8 in maiden at this course (7.2f) 52 days ago, left poorly placed. Up in trip.
More one for handicaps judged on his two efforts this winter.
5
4th (5) Letmeseethecolts (80/1 -100%)
Letmeseethecolts

80
80/1(-100%)
(5) Letmeseethecolts 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in minor event at Thirsk (7f, good to soft, 50/1), not knocked about. Off 6 months. Up in trip.
Didn't achieve much in two outings on turf last summer.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content,

18:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 4) 9f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

A race which would appear to revolve around the two penalised runners SILENT AGE and Swordstick, with preference afforded to the former. His Kempton success has been franked with the fourth winning since and, given the fact he might be allowed an easy lead, the son of Dubawi could take some pegging back. That said, the latter's Southwell triumph has also worked out well and improvement looks to be on the cards. Meade Gold is most appealing of the remainder.

SILENT AGE is from a good family and looked an exciting prospect when making a successful start at Kempton last month, so he's expected to maintain his unbeaten record at the likely expense of fellow debut winner Swordstick.

This will likely be a straight fight between last month's debut scorers SILENT AGE and Swordstick, with the former preferred.


18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
5
1st (5) Optician (8/13 +59%)
Optician

0.615385
8/13(+59%)
(5) Optician 8/13, Bagged his third C&D victory for his new yard in 12-runner handicap 14 days ago, despite conceding first run. Expected to be bang there in his bid for a four-time despite taking a 3 lb rise.
3-3 over C&D since tongue-tie went on; much respected up 3lb.
6
2nd (6) Kitty Foyle (5/1 -25%)
Kitty Foyle

5
5/1(-25%)
(6) Kitty Foyle 5/1, 5/1, first run since leaving Simon & Ed Crisford when eighth of 12 in handicap at this course (14f) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time with more required.
0-6 but has shown ability and the return to this trip looks a good move; interesting.
3
3rd (3) Restorer (17/2 -21%)
Restorer

8.5
17/2(-21%)
(3) Restorer 17/2, Latest win at Chester in September. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (20/1) at Southwell (12.1f) 45 days ago. One to consider.
Last three efforts haven't been so good and he is now 0-16 on the AW; look elsewhere.
8
4th (8) Villazon (25/1 +0%)
Villazon

25
25/1(+0%)
(8) Villazon 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 8 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D 34 days ago. Others have achieved more.
Has shown little in three starts over C&D since returning for this yard in December.
7
5th (7) City Escape (16/1 -33%)
City Escape

16
16/1(-33%)
(7) City Escape 16/1, Course winner. Only seventh of 9 in handicap at this course (9.5f, 12/1) 81 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Up in trip now though and the sort to bounce back.
Three-time winner over 9.5f here, but still has stamina to prove over this far.
1
6th (1) Hill Station (11/2 +0%)
Hill Station

5.5
11/2(+0%)
(1) Hill Station 11/2, C&D winner. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (13f, AW, 6/1) 40 days ago, having to pick way through. Solid claims.
Won three times on the AW late last year including over C&D; may get his own way in front.
2
7th (2) Balranald (100/1 -203%)
Balranald

100
100/1(-203%)
(2) Balranald 100/1, Poor winner at 20f over hurdles. Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, seventh of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 80/1) on UK Flat debut 21 days ago. Up in trip with work to do.
Beaten a long way on return to the AW at Newcastle three weeks ago; easy enough to swerve.
4
8th (4) Stray Bullet (33/1 -65%)
Stray Bullet

33
33/1(-65%)
(4) Stray Bullet 33/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, eleventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D (80/1) on UK flat debut 59 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Tough to assess at present.
Poor in three starts over hurdles and well beaten over C&D on Boxing Day; blinkers on.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Unbeaten since joining his current yard, Optician is the obvious starting point after three course and distance wins. However, the fact the four-year-old has only gone up 10lb in the handicap indicates those victories came in relatively weak races, which leaves him vulnerable here. VILLAZON is potentially well treated and, with improvement possible, the four-year-old looks worth chancing. City Escape and Restorer are others to consider.

OPTICIAN hasn't looked back since joining Shaun Lycett and a 3 lb rise for his most recent C&D success doesn't look sufficient to prevent him from completing a four-timer. Hill Station didn't enjoy the clearest of runs when fifth at Lingfield last time and is rated next best, with Restorer, City Escape and Optik all in the mix too.

The vote goes to KITTY FOYLE who looks as though she will be suited by the return to this trip and remains unexposed.


19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
7
1st (7) Pysanka (16/1 -33%)
Pysanka

16
16/1(-33%)
(7) Pysanka 16/1, Notched second C&D success last month. 12/1, eighth of 12 in handicap back here 14 days ago and he looks vulnerable.
Dual C&D winner, but behind Chagall here last time and needs to bounce back.
5
2nd (5) Gordon Grey (12/1 +0%)
Gordon Grey

12
12/1(+0%)
(5) Gordon Grey 12/1, 14/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 34 days ago. Back down in trip and others make more appeal.
Found 2m too far last time, but more will be needed if he is to make it 12th-time lucky.
2
3rd (2) Racing Country (10/1 -67%)
Racing Country

10
10/1(-67%)
(2) Racing Country 10/1, First run since leaving Simon Pearce when won 8-runner handicap at this course (9.5f, 5/1) 28 days ago. Back up in trip and more needed up 3 lb.
Landed a plunge on stable debut here last time but still to prove he stays this far.
4
4th (4) Chagall (8/1 +20%)
Chagall

8
8/1(+20%)
(4) Chagall 8/1, Four wins from 17 runs last year. Latest win at Lingfield in December. Good fourth of 12 in handicap (22/1) at this C&D 14 days ago, slowly away. Looks competitive on form.
All AW wins on Polytrack, but beaten less than a length when fourth over C&D last time.
6
5th (6) Eloped (11/2 +0%)
Eloped

5.5
11/2(+0%)
(6) Eloped 11/2, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D (9/2) 28 days ago. Nudged up just 2 lb and he has to enter calculations.
Made it 2-2 over C&D a fortnight ago; only 2lb higher; shortlisted.
8
6th (8) Enzos Angel (5/4 +9%)
Enzos Angel

1.25
5/4(+9%)
(8) Enzos Angel 5/4, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap on debut for this yard here (9.5f, 10/3) 7 days ago, keeping on well. Shapes as though this trip will be within range and obvious claims under a penalty.
Emphatic win here a week ago, but stamina not guaranteed and this may come soon enough.
3
7th (3) Bobby Shaftoe (11/2 +21%)
Bobby Shaftoe

5.5
11/2(+21%)
(3) Bobby Shaftoe 11/2, Four wins from 17 runs last year. 3/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 3 days ago. Return to this trip won't be a problem but another personal best will be needed here under a penalty.
5lb penalty for win over 1m2f at Newcastle on Tuesday, but this trip probably suits better.
1
8th (1) Morlaix (10/1 -43%)
Morlaix

10
10/1(-43%)
(1) Morlaix 10/1, Course winner. Creditable sixth of 12 in handicap (11/2) at this course (14f) 20 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Needs to raise his game.
10lb below his last winning mark and 1-1 in Class 6 handicaps; worth a second look.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Bobby Shaftoe needed every yard of the trip when scoring at Newcastle on Tuesday and is a big player over this longer distance under a 5lb penalty. However, both Racing Country and ELOPED won stronger races than that on their most recent starts. The latter is suggested as the more likely of the two to deliver a repeat dose, given her profile over 1m4f looks the more solid.

ENZOS ANGEL is 4 lb 'well-in' under a penalty following his ready success on debut for new yard over 9.5f here last week and, with this step up in trip unlikely to be an issue, he is taken to strike again. Eloped could be the one to follow him home, while Chagall is also shortlisted. Conversely, Bobby Shaftoe and Racing Country both have more on their plates compared to when scoring last time out.

It may be worth siding with MORLAIX who has dropped 10lb below his last winning mark and is 1-1 in Class 6 handicaps.


19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 14f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
3
1st (3) Lawmans Blis (5/1 -25%)
Lawmans Blis

5
5/1(-25%)
(3) Lawmans Blis 5/1, Course winner. Latest win here in September. 8/1, first run since leaving Jennie Candlish when good second of 10 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 8 days ago, having run of race. Back up in trip. On a fair mark and looks a big player.
Good return to Flat for new yard when second over 1m3f last week; stays 1m6f; considered.
1
2nd (1) Bella Bluesky (2/1 +40%)
Bella Bluesky

2
2/1(+40%)
(1) Bella Bluesky 2/1, Career best when winning 10-runner minor event at this course (12.2f, 2/1) 11 days ago. Going the right way and shapes as if she'll get this far, so capable of following up under a penalty.
On hat-trick after 1m4f classified wins at Southwell and here this month; the one to beat.
12
3rd (12) Midnight Shimmer (20/1 -100%)
Midnight Shimmer

20
20/1(-100%)
(12) Midnight Shimmer 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 3½ lengths fifth of 10 to Taxiing in handicap (80/1) at this C&D 38 days ago. Must improve.
Back from long absence to finish fifth to Taxiing over C&D last month; may build on that.
7
4th (7) Heatherdown Hero (4/1 +33%)
Heatherdown Hero

4
4/1(+33%)
(7) Heatherdown Hero 4/1, One win from 28 Flat runs. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f, 9/2) 43 days ago, well positioned. Hood back on. Not dismissed.
Not beaten far at Southwell latest but now 1-28; hood and cheekpieces combined first time.
5
5th (5) Virtual Hug (11/2 +8%)
Virtual Hug

5.5
11/2(+8%)
(5) Virtual Hug 11/2, Didn't need to improve to win 12-runner handicap (5/1) at this course (12.2f) 20 days ago, well positioned. Should give another good account.
Consistent here for this yard, winning over this trip in November and 1m4f last time.
9
6th (9) Gentle Fire (40/1 -21%)
Gentle Fire

40
40/1(-21%)
(9) Gentle Fire 40/1, C&D winner. 25/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at this course (16.6f) 34 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time.
In good form here a year ago but has struggled since; cheekpieces need to help.
4
7th (4) Taxiing (12/1 -71%)
Taxiing

12
12/1(-71%)
(4) Taxiing 12/1, C&D winner. Winner here in January. Eighth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (13f, AW, 10/1) 18 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Still not fully exposed over this sort of distance.
C&D winner last month; eighth at Lingfield since but it was a messy race; tongue-tie on.
6
8th (6) Black Smoke (14/1 +0%)
Black Smoke

14
14/1(+0%)
(6) Black Smoke 14/1, Eleventh of 12 in handicap (28/1) at Lingfield (13f, AW) 18 days ago. Others make more appeal.
Sole win on turf but has reached frame here this winter; below par latest, though.
2
9th (2) Lady Valentine (50/1 -400%)
Lady Valentine

50
50/1(-400%)
(2) Lady Valentine 50/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Blinkered for 1st time, sixth of 7 in handicap (12/1) at Kempton (11f) 20 days ago. Tongue tied for the first time and will benefit from the step back up in trip.
0-19 since 2yo debut win, including no impact in four outings for new yard this winter.
10
10th (10) Crystal Guard (15/2 -25%)
Crystal Guard

7.5
15/2(-25%)
(10) Crystal Guard 15/2, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Good fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (4/1) 17 days ago. Can make presence felt.
2-31 record but mostly creditable efforts on AW this winter, the latest over C&D.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 14f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

The dual-purpose BELLA BLUESKY was a surprise winner over 1m4f at Southwell at the start of this month, but proved there was no fluke about it when following up over the same trip here 11 days ago. With her stamina proven from her exploits over hurdles, the Ewan Whillans-trained mare is a strong fancy to go in again under a 4lb penalty. Virtual Hug is feared most, with Crystal Guard considered for a place from a handy current mark.

BELLA BLUESKY hasn't had much racing on the Flat and has looked progressive since upped in trip, so she's preferred to fellow last-time-out winner Virtual Hug. Lawmans Blis made a positive start for a new stable last time, so he can also feature under another positive ride.

Although BELLA BLUESKY (nap) has come to the Flat late in her career, she's taken very well to it and looks good for a quick hat-trick.


20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
4
(4) Thunder Flow (5/2 +58%)
Thunder Flow

2.5
5/2(+58%)
(4) Thunder Flow 5/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 13 in minor event (14/1) at Kempton (7f) 16 days ago, not knocked about. Makes handicap debut. Good looker who is going the right way and makes plenty of appeal from feasible opening mark.
Promise in two Kempton runs this year; makes h'cap debut at realistic level; check market.
5
(5) Old Chums (3/1 +33%)
Old Chums

3
3/1(+33%)
(5) Old Chums 3/1, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Southwell in January. 6/4, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 31 days ago. Enters calculations.
Made a winning h'cap debut at Southwell last month (6f, Tapeta); 3rd next time; needs more.
2
(2) Amancio (4/1 -45%)
Amancio

4
4/1(-45%)
(2) Amancio 4/1, 5/2, good second of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 18 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Shortlist material.
Good 2nd over 7f on his return 18 days ago; perhaps wouldn't want it tactical back at 6f.
7
(7) Quantum Force (13/2 -117%)
Quantum Force

6.5
13/2(-117%)
(7) Quantum Force 13/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 6 in minor event (40/1) at Goodwood (6f, soft). Off 131 days. Booking of Doyle a plus. Blinkers on 1st time. Likely improver on handicap bow.
Didn't progress from 2yo debut but gelded over the winter & goes handicapping in blinkers.
3
(3) Split The Profit (8/1 +11%)
Split The Profit

8
8/1(+11%)
(3) Split The Profit 8/1, Creditable fourth of 9 in maiden (7/1) at this course (5.1f) 49 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Should give another good account.
Not sure he's well ahead of his mark but gelding/new cheekpieces may help.
1
(1) Rothay Park (9/1 -20%)
Rothay Park

9
9/1(-20%)
(1) Rothay Park 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good third of 9 in handicap (20/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 18 days ago, having run of race. Makes tapeta debut. Not discounted.
Good third on recent handicap debut (7f; Amancio second); return to 6f should suit.
6
(6) Cassanos Lad (12/1 -33%)
Cassanos Lad

12
12/1(-33%)
(6) Cassanos Lad 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 9 in maiden at this course (8.6f, 8/1) 38 days ago. Back down in trip. Visor on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Something to find on form.
Likely improver now handicapping in a visor; one to note for market confidence.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

AMANCIO looked set to open his account at Lingfield earlier this month but was caught in the shadows of the post. A 1lb rise in the ratings looks more than workable and Jack Channon's gelding is sure to be scoring sooner rather than later. Fellow in-form rival Old Chums will need to break better if he aspires to make all as he did at Southwell on his penultimate outing, which is more than possible. The Kodiac gelding isn't taken lightly, while Rothay Park makes most appeal of the remaining protagonists.

QUANTUM FORCE showed ability last season and, with blinkers fitted after a gelding operation, he's the sort to take a big step forward now switched to handicaps, so he's narrowly preferred to Thunder Flow, who boasts a progressive profile. Amancio looks a solid option but he's more exposed than the aforementioned pair.

Some interesting handicap newcomers on show but AMANCIO and Rothay Park have already shown they're on competitive marks.


20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
7
(7) Masqool (4/1 +0%)
Masqool

4
4/1(+0%)
(7) Masqool 4/1, Course winner. Career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 5/1) 4 days ago. Has to be respected in his hat-trick bid under a penalty.
On hat-trick after two Lingfield wins this month; more on under penalty but can't discount.
5
(5) Dembe (7/1 -407%)
Dembe

7
7/1(-407%)
(5) Dembe 7/1, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 5/1, very good third of 10 in handicap at this C&D 11 days ago, slowly away. Expected to be bang there.
Well treated and caught the eye over C&D latest (met trouble); big player.
6
(6) Johnny Boom (8/1 -7%)
Johnny Boom

8
8/1(-7%)
(6) Johnny Boom 8/1, Four-time course winner. Good fourth of 11 in handicap at this course (12.2f, 18/1) 13 days ago, running on. Back down in trip and he's not without a each-way hope.
Won four times here in early 2023; creditable fourth over 1m4f here latest; claims.
9
(9) Ludo's Landing (8/1 +11%)
Ludo's Landing

8
8/1(+11%)
(9) Ludo's Landing 8/1, Very good fourth of 10 in handicap (18/1) at this C&D 11 days ago (third past the post but subsequently disqualified). Place possibilities.
Mixed record but recent C&D reappearance was creditable (finished third demoted to fourth).
2
(2) Ernie's Valentine (9/1 -13%)
Ernie's Valentine

9
9/1(-13%)
(2) Ernie's Valentine 9/1, Course winner. Latest win here in December. Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap (11/1) at this C&D 14 days ago. Others make more appeal from a win point of view.
Course win in December; also second over C&D last month but only seventh here latest.
1
(1) Endless Power (12/1 -118%)
Endless Power

12
12/1(-118%)
(1) Endless Power 12/1, Lightly-raced winner. One win from 3 runs last year. 7/2, tenth of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 33 days ago. Was too free on that occasion and worth another chance given his low mileage. Tapeta debut.
1m AW win last July; too free in 1m handicap on recent return but retains potential.
4
(4) Precision Storm (50/1 -400%)
Precision Storm

50
50/1(-400%)
(4) Precision Storm 50/1, Three-time C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 12 in handicap (10/1) at this C&D 41 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Has fallen to a workable mark but others make more appeal all the same.
Four-time AW scorer but hasn't been at his best lately; leap of faith needed.
3
(3) Buxted Too (250/1 -658%)
Buxted Too

250
250/1(-658%)
(3) Buxted Too 250/1, Five wins from 11 runs last year. 66/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago, slowly away. Readily passed over.
Seven AW wins; back on good mark but not obviously in the form to take advantage..
10
(10) Reams Of Love (350/1 -775%)
Reams Of Love

350
350/1(-775%)
(10) Reams Of Love 350/1, 80/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 17 days ago. Significantly up in trip and he has questions to answer.
Out of form over hurdles lately and fared no better back on Flat 17 days ago.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Masqool's willing attitude saw him complete a Lingfield double recently and James Evans' gelding should give another good account. However, the combination of a quick turnaround and 5lb penalty may prove to be his undoing, with DEMBE shading the verdict. The son of Garswood didn't enjoy the smoothest of passages over C&D earlier this month, where he was subsequently promoted to third, and he looks ready to land a race of this nature. It's too early to be writing Endless Power off and the four-year-old must enter calculations as well.

The vote goes to DEMBE, who was badly hampered at a crucial stage over C&D earlier this month and he makes plenty of appeal off the same mark. Masqool is bidding for the hat-trick and he may emerge as the main danger, while Johnny Boom and Ludo's Landing are live each-way contenders.

Brett Johnson's DEMBE likely would have gone close here last time but for meeting trouble and can build on that promise.


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