Wolverhampton Race 2 - Read Meg Nicholls' Blog At Betmgm.co.uk Handicap
UTMOST GOOD FAITH (1) bids for a career hat-trick with a 0.5L victory attempting a claiming contest at Fairyhouse during September preceding a first-up 4.5L triumph on handicap debut at Kempton Park AW racing for a new yard. Major player. HORWICH (3) also aims for three-in-a-row in as many career outings. Gained a 0.5L success making debut prior to a more assertive 5L triumph. Both outings were over course and distance. Dangerous. DAGGER STRIKE (2) proved a good 1L winner at Newcastle AW two starts back. Followed up with a second at Southwell AW. Might bounce back. LOMA EXPRESS (4) cannot be discounted having managed a latest third. Something for the Multiples: DOUWANTITRIGHTNOW (5)
Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 61kgs
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Second-up. First-up after four months favourite; ran on from midfield and scored a big 4.5 len win at Kempton Park All Weather January 14 over 1600m defeating Try Storm Cat carrying 57.5kg at $1.70. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Tipperary on August 31 over 1810m, 11 len behind Endorsement with 60.5kg at $126. Top chance.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 14/01/2026 | 114 | HCP 3 | $21,100.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Billy Loughnane | 57.5kg | 1:41.08 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $1.73 |
| 1/9 | 22/09/2025 | 22 | CLM 2 | $19,420.00 | Fairyhouse | 1408m | Y | Joseph Sheridan | 60kg | 1:28.21 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
| 7/12 | 31/08/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Tipperary | 1810m | GY | Joseph Sheridan | 60.5kg | 2:01.35 | - | 6 |
| 11.8L | $126.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | Joseph Sheridan | 59.5kg | 1:31.66 | - | 4 |
| 14.3L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Weight: 60kgs
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Third-up today. Not raced for 37 days. First-up won by 4 len at Newcastle All Weather December 29 over 1400m defeating Popty Ping with 61kg at $1.80. Last start 2nd in a small field at Southwell All Weather on January 3 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Dartrey with 64kg at $4.50. Looks a strong top-three prospect.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 03/01/2026 | 5 | HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | William Cox | 64kg | 1:28.00 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/5 | 29/12/2025 | 116 | NSY HCP 2 | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 61kg | 1:31.27 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $1.80 |
| 8/11 | 04/09/2025 | 22 | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:23.98 | 1-2-8 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/08/2025 | 16 | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Ffos Las | 1508m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:30.89 | 1-2-5 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/07/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $12,550.00 | Southwell | 1422m | Neutral | William Cox | 60.5kg | 1:29.22 | 4-3-6 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Rob Hornby
Weight: 59kgs
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Yet to taste defeat in two starts. On debut, came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track December 15 over 1440m defeating High Chieftain carrying 60.5kg at $6. Last time out won by 5 len at this track January 27 over 1400m defeating Kokushoku with 61kg at $2.60. Has two wins here tackling the trip and looks sure to run well again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 27/01/2026 | 43 | NOV 3 | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 61kg | 1:30.90 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $2.63 |
| 1/8 | 15/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $12,730.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | 1:29.92 | 5-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
Jockey: S H James
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Newcastle All Weather October 9 over 1400m, 4 len behind Morning Rose with 58kg at $21. On debut second last in a small field at York July 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind Bosa Nova with 58kg at $23. Doubt she will have much to offer first up.
Last Starts 123 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 09/10/2025 | 59 | NOV F 2 | $12,340.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Tom Eaves | 58kg | 1:30.10 | 7-5-4 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/08/2025 | 31 | MDN F 2 | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 1408m | Good | Tom Eaves | 58kg | 1:32.15 | 6-7-5 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/07/2025 | - | NOV F 2 | $55,350.00 | York | 1207m | Good | Tom Eaves | 58kg | 1:11.59 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $23.00 |