Wolverhampton Race 1 - Read Meg Nicholls' Blog At Betmgm.co.uk Handicap
MAGNETUDE (1) Resumes after a break. Came on strongly to finish 3rd when beaten by 1L last start at Southwell and racing over a longer distance. Matched against tougher rivals. Is in good order and can run well. FIVE MOONS (2) Finished 4th last run around here. Can show a better performance this time but facing formidable competition. Bit of extra work to do with more weight. Big danger. GAELIC APPROACH (3) Resuming. Peaked in the closing stages when 5th last start at Nottingham on a heavy rated track and has drawn the rails. Likely to be well placed early. One of the hopes. MAGICIAN OF RIGA (4) Below par when 5th last run at this track but racing over extra ground. Include in chances.
Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 61.5kgs
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First run back from a break. Did well to run 3rd last start at Southwell and going up in distance. Jockey Luke Morris is in form for this yard. Worth a lot of thought in this race.
Last Starts 116 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 20/11/2025 | - | 2yo | $6,197.00 | Southwell | 1621m | GOOD | Pat Cosgrave | 60.5kg | - | 6-5-5-5-5-4-4-3 | 1 |
| 1L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Chelmsford | 2011m | GOOD | Pat Cosgrave | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-5-4 | 7 |
| 7.75L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $22,625.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | S D Bowen | 58kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-8-8 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $34.00 |
Jockey: J Mitchell
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Ran 4th last run around here. Can show a better performance this time but competing in a higher grade. Has more weight to carry. Solid chance.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 17/02/2026 | - | Rider Restricted Race | $9,837.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | GOOD | Nicola Currie | 55kg | - | 4-3-3-3-4-4-3-5 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 19/01/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,805.00 | Kempton | 2211m | GOOD | Harry Davies | 58kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/12/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $24,593.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | GOOD | Jack Mitchell | 58kg | - | 8-7-8-8-8-9-9-9 | 1 |
| 15L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 59.5kgs
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First up. Faded away when 5th last start at Nottingham on a heavy surface and has minimal work to do from the stall. Should muster plenty of early speed. Value play.
Last Starts 144 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 23/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,786.00 | Nottingham | 1677m | HEAVY | Oliver Stammers | 60.5kg | - | 1-2-2-2-5-7-7-5 | 8 |
| 17.8L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 09/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Ayr | 1609m | HEAVY | D Nolan | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 4 |
| 5L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 18/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Ayr | 1609m | GOOD | Connor Beasley | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-5-5-5-5 | 6 |
| 12.75L | $10.00 |
Jockey: S M Levey
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Odds of 13/8 and ordinary performance when 5th last run at this track but stepping up in distance. Could take this out.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7.25L | $2.62 |
| 20/21 | 21/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $677,704.00 | York | 1207m | GOOD | David Allan | 58kg | - | 19-21-21-21-21-20 | 18 |
| 23.6L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Sandown | 1408m | GOOD | Neil Callan | 60.5kg | - | 4-3-3-3-5-7-8 | 7 |
| 28L | $21.00 |
| 5/5 | 04/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Sandown | 1408m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 60.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 3 |
| 5.25L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Jack Dace
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Fresh after a break of 26 weeks. Made ground when closing off to finish 5th last time at Bath and can find a nice position from the draw. Will be a difficult test.
Last Starts 184 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 13/09/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $9,444.00 | Bath | 1609m | GOOD | Jack Doughty | 58kg | - | 8-8-8-7-7-3-3-4 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 05/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Haydock | 1602m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 58kg | - | 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 | 6 |
| 21.6L | $251.00 |
| 13/13 | 24/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Beverley | 1495m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 58kg | - | 13-13-13-13-13-13-13 | 11 |
| 26.5L | $29.00 |