Wolverhampton Race 1 - Read Meg Nicholls' Blog At Betmgm.co.uk Handicap
Interesting to see how much pace there is with this small field. MAGNETUDE (1) grew in confidence on every start last season. Produced a career best when third at Southwell and tackling handicaps at a realistic level could prove hard to catch. GAELIC APPROACH (3) ran with credit providing his second start however went backwards at Nottingham. Warrants plenty of respect racing for he Charlie Johnston stable making handicap debut. FIVE MOONS (2) might show progress in what looks a more realistic assignment. MAGICIAN OF RIGA (4) was expected to run better than the fifth place finish here two weeks ago. Worth giving another go.
Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 61kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Southwell All Weather November 20 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Crockham Heath with 60.5kg at $23. On debut ran last of 8 at Newmarket (Rowley) September 26 over 1400m, 10 len behind Enoch carrying 58kg at $34. Can go on with the job this prep.
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 | 35 | NOV 2 | $11,620.00 | Southwell | 1622m | Neutral | Pat Cosgrave | 60.5kg | 1:43.59 | 6-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/10/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $16,060.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Pat Cosgrave | 60.5kg | 2:11.23 | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN C 2 | $41,740.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good Firm | Sean Dylan Bowen | 58kg | 1:26.16 | 7-6-8 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $34.00 |
Jockey: J Mitchell
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 7 at this track on February 17 over 1900m, 1.75 len behind Oscar Nominee with 55kg at $41. The run before that 4th of 9 at Kempton Park All Weather on January 19 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind Helga with 58kg at $19. Not far away last time. Rates highly and can improve sharply.
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 | 29 | MDN F 3U | $19,570.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | Neutral | Nicola Currie | 55kg | 2:03.18 | 4-3-4 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 19/01/2026 | 30 | MDN F 3 | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Harry Davies | 58kg | 2:22.69 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $45,370.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 58kg | 2:01.43 | 8-9-7 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Nottingham October 23 over 1680m, in the wet; 17 len behind Oratorical with 60.5kg at $41. On debut fifth of 7 at Ayr September 18 over 1600m, 12 len behind Sea The Power with 60.5kg at $10. Likely to return in better shape this time in work so keep him in mind.
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 | 14 | NOV 2 | $12,730.00 | Nottingham | 1678m | Heavy | Oliver Stammers | 60.5kg | 1:57.91 | 1-7-5 | 8 |
| 17.8L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 09/10/2025 | 21 | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Heavy | David Nolan | 60.5kg | 1:51.75 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 18/09/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Good Soft | Connor Beasley | 60.5kg | 1:45.63 | 4-5-5 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $10.00 |
Jockey: S M Levey
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after seven months second last in a small field at this track on March 3 over 1700m, 7 len behind Hardstyle carrying 60kg at $2.60. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Sandown Park on July 30 over 1400m, 28 len behind Oxagon with 60.5kg at $21. Rates highly and should improve.
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 | 194 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 60kg | 1:49.43 | - | 1 |
| 7.3L | $2.63 |
| 20/21 | 21/08/2025 | 22 | OPEN 2 | $1,271,110.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Thomas Greatrex | 58kg | 1:11.74 | 18-21-20 | 18 |
| 23.9L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/07/2025 | 26 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Good | Neil Callan | 60.5kg | 1:29.87 | 4-5-8 | 7 |
| 28.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/5 | 04/07/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $71,480.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 1:30.81 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Jack Dace
Weight: 55.5kgs
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She is resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Bath September 13 over 1600m, 3 len behind Magic Trip carrying 58kg at $41. On debut ran last of 13 at Beverley August 24 over 1500m, 26 len behind Lady Hornblower with 58kg at $29. Marginal prospects.
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 | 8 | HUNT MDN 2 | $17,710.00 | Bath | 1609m | Good Soft | Jack Doughty | 58kg | 1:46.57 | 8-3-5 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 05/09/2025 | 12 | NOV F 2 | $19,960.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 58kg | 1:41.94 | 10-10-10 | 6 |
| 21.5L | $251.00 |
| 13/13 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $16,340.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good Firm | Paul Mulrennan | 58kg | 1:35.25 | 13-13-13 | 11 |
| 26.5L | $29.00 |