Wolverhampton Race 5 - Book To Stay - Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Hcp (Div 2)
OH SO PERFECT (6) arrives looking for a hat-trick after back to back wins at Chelmsford City during the winter. Freshened since and now needs to show more on return to action however is feared. BASED (3) won over course and distance two outings ago but failed to live up to that form at Newcastle subsequently. More is needed here but warrants respect revisiting the venue. MUSICAL SOLDIER (8) now adopts a first time set of cheekpieces having finished runner up last three starts. Interesting chance worth considering. DUSK DAMSEL (4) remains a maiden and deserves a market check with David Probert on board.

Jockey: Jack Gilligan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 37-day let-up. At the latest run 11th of 15 at Doncaster on June 14 over 1400m, 7 len behind Gunalt Wavelength with 61kg at $41. The race before that ran second last of 8 at Southwell All Weather on April 28 over 1000m, 6 len behind Shes Got A Brother with 58kg at $23. Has been racing well. Hard to fault if at her best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 14/06/2026 | 47 | HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good | Alec Voikhansky | 61kg | 1:24.28 | 12-11-11 | 16 |
| 7.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/04/2026 | 21 | NOV F 3U | $25,770.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Joe Leavy | 58kg | 0:58.68 | - | 6 |
| 6.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/12 | 07/04/2026 | 13 | HCP 3 | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Joe Leavy | 61kg | 1:14.63 | - | 9 |
| 4.5L | $29.00 |
| 6/9 | 25/03/2026 | 13 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Joe Leavy | 56kg | 1:11.29 | - | 3 |
| 6.8L | $29.00 |
| 3/10 | 12/03/2026 | 162 | NOV F 3U | $18,150.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Joe Leavy | 58kg | 1:26.53 | - | 10 |
| 3.5L | $29.00 |
| 10/12 | 01/10/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $20,300.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Sean Levey | 56.5kg | 1:14.88 | 10-7-10 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Donagh Murphy
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at this track February 6 over 1400m, 10 len behind Lion Of Mali with 60kg at $81. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Chelmsford November 27 over 1400m, 10 len behind Pierchic with 58kg at $23. Doubt she will have much to offer first up.
Last Starts 165 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 06/02/2026 | 58 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 60kg | 1:29.35 | 4-5-11 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 10/12/2025 | 13 | NOV F 2 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Rob Hornby | 58kg | 1:25.88 | 3-7-9 | 5 |
| 27.5L | $67.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/11/2025 | 69 | MDN F 2 | $14,520.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 58kg | 1:27.65 | - | 7 |
| 10.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/09/2025 | - | OPEN F 2 | $60,970.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Soft | Lewis Edmunds | 57kg | 1:31.18 | 1-1-5 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 13 at Newcastle All Weather on June 25 over 1400m, 4 len behind Surgeon Commander carrying 58.5kg at $5. Before that won by 2 len at this track June 2 over 1400m defeating Musical Soldier carrying 58.5kg at $4. Rates highly. Capable of sharp improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 25/06/2026 | 23 | HCP 3 | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | NS | Taylor Fisher | 58.5kg | 1:27.36 | - | 6 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $13,070.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Cieren Fallon | 58.5kg | 1:29.04 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
| 7/12 | 19/05/2026 | 22 | HCP 3 | $11,980.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Good | Cieren Fallon | 59kg | 1:25.80 | - | 6 |
| 17.3L | $3.75 |
| 2/12 | 27/04/2026 | 173 | HCP 3 | $11,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Curtis Wilson-Ruddock | 58kg | 1:28.34 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 8/9 | 05/11/2025 | 34 | NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Luke Morris | 60.5kg | 1:27.55 | 5-7-8 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $201.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 60.5kg | 1:42.18 | 4-4-7 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $81.00 |
| 12/14 | 18/09/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Hollie Doyle | 59kg | 1:26.50 | 9-11-12 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: David Probert
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Last start 5th of 8 at this track on June 2 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Based carrying 61kg at $23. Before that ran second last of 15 at Salisbury on May 14 over 1200m, 39 len behind Maid In Devon with 61kg at $21. Definite winning chance. In the mix.
Last Starts 49 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 | 02/06/2026 | 19 | HCP 3 | $13,070.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Taylor Fisher | 61kg | 1:29.04 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $23.00 |
| 14/15 | 14/05/2026 | 16 | HCP 3 | $13,610.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good | Taylor Fisher | 61kg | 1:16.80 | - | 6 |
| 39.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/04/2026 | 32 | HCP 3 | $11,250.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Taylor Fisher | 61kg | 1:13.46 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $19.00 |
| 7/7 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | MDN 35 | $14,520.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 54.5kg | 1:25.18 | - | 7 |
| 8.0L | $67.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/03/2026 | 17 | MDN F 35 | $14,520.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Ashley Lewis | 54.5kg | 1:37.96 | - | 8 |
| 9.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/03/2026 | - | MDN F 35 | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 57kg | 1:29.51 | - | 7 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: K T O'Neill
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation sixth of 15 at Salisbury May 14 over 1200m, 11 len behind Maid In Devon with 61kg at $5. Previously first up; second last of 10 at Kempton Park All Weather April 1 over 1200m, 6 len behind Arry Up carrying 60kg at $8. Among the main contenders.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | 14/05/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $13,610.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good | Edward Greatrex | 61kg | 1:16.80 | - | 8 |
| 11.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/12 | 30/04/2026 | 17 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Ray Dawson | 59kg | 1:27.62 | - | 10 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/17 | 13/04/2026 | 12 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good | Ray Dawson | 61kg | 1:24.54 | - | 10 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |
| 9/10 | 01/04/2026 | 194 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Kieran O'neill | 60kg | 1:12.92 | - | 4 |
| 6.0L | $8.00 |
| 10/12 | 19/09/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $24,390.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good Soft | Stevie Donohoe | 60.5kg | 1:15.61 | 8-7-10 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $67.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/08/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Ffos Las | 1207m | Good Soft | Kieran O'neill | 60.5kg | 1:11.03 | 4-2-3 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 13/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Ffos Las | 1508m | Good | Callum Hutchinson | 60.5kg | 1:30.89 | 9-10-9 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Alistair Rawlinson
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign winning won by head Chelmsford March 12 over 1400m defeating Trucial Pearl carrying 60.5kg at $4.50. On debut ninth of 11 at Newbury July 10 2025 over 1200m, 10 len behind Timeforshowcasing carrying 58kg at $12. A positive return to the track is anticipated.
Last Starts 131 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 12/03/2026 | 28 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Alistair Rawlinson | 60.5kg | 1:26.97 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 |
| 1/5 | 12/02/2026 | 16 | HCP 3 | $12,920.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Alistair Rawlinson | 57kg | 1:26.49 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/01/2026 | 10 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Alistair Rawlinson | 58.5kg | 1:15.43 | 3-6-3 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/01/2026 | 53 | HCP 3 | $13,280.00 | Southwell | 1222m | Neutral | Alistair Rawlinson | 58.5kg | 1:14.65 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 25/11/2025 | 26 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Kieran Shoemark | 59.5kg | 1:29.82 | 7-7-7 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/10/2025 | 19 | HCP NSY 2 | $12,920.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 61kg | 1:13.21 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/10/2025 | 30 | HCP NSY 2 | $11,440.00 | Wolverhampton | 1024m | Neutral | Paddy Bradley | 60.5kg | 1:02.12 | 9-8-5 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |
| 8/13 | 11/09/2025 | 28 | NOV F 2 | $14,760.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Harry Davies | 58kg | 1:11.99 | 10-10-8 | 10 |
| 9.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/08/2025 | 35 | MDN F 2 | $12,340.00 | Chepstow | 1207m | Good | Paddy Bradley | 58kg | 1:12.01 | 2-3-5 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $9.00 |
| 9/11 | 10/07/2025 | - | NOV F 2 | $22,140.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 1:11.34 | 5-5-9 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Jack Callan
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd in a small field at Leicester on July 14 over 1400m, neck behind Gal with 61kg at $4.30. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Chepstow on July 8 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Escape Magic carrying 59kg at $12. Expected to feature prominently again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 14/07/2026 | 6 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good Firm | Charles Bishop | 61kg | 1:25.71 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/6 | 08/07/2026 | 25 | HCP 3 | $11,980.00 | Chepstow | 1408m | Good Firm | Charles Bishop | 59kg | 1:22.13 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
| 12/14 | 13/06/2026 | 11 | HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Bath | 1609m | Good | Libby Swallow | 54kg | 1:41.61 | 3-3-12 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 02/06/2026 | 12 | HCP 3 | $13,070.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 59.5kg | 1:29.04 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $1.83 |
| 5/11 | 21/05/2026 | 16 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good | Callum Rodriguez | 61kg | 1:26.14 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 05/05/2026 | 42 | APP HCP 3 | $16,330.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 56.5kg | 1:28.53 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $9.50 |
| 7/9 | 24/03/2026 | 55 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | David Egan | 60kg | 1:51.32 | - | 7 |
| 6.8L | $5.50 |
| 6/7 | 28/01/2026 | 21 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Nicola Currie | 57kg | 1:41.29 | 2-4-6 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/11 | 07/01/2026 | 23 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Libby Swallow | 55kg | 1:14.45 | 8-8-5 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $29.00 |
| 5/5 | 15/12/2025 | 188 | NOV 2 | $17,800.00 | Lingfield | 1208m | Neutral | Stevie Donohoe | 60.5kg | 1:12.48 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $51.00 |
| 11/12 | 10/06/2025 | 8 | OPEN NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Trevor Whelan | 58kg | 1:15.19 | 11-11-11 | 12 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Molly Gunn
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 13 at this track on July 6 over 1700m, 33 len behind Midnight Media with 57.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up got back early 5th of 8 at Brighton on October 16 over 1200m, 8 len behind Boss Lady carrying 59.5kg at $8. Can't see him turning things around.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 06/07/2026 | 112 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Silvestre De Sousa | 57.5kg | 1:50.54 | 9-11-13 | 11 |
| 33.5L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 16/03/2026 | 32 | HCP 3 | $11,070.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | Neutral | William Carson | 59kg | 1:52.23 | - | 9 |
| 6.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/5 | 12/02/2026 | 31 | HCP 3 | $12,920.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Cieren Fallon | 61kg | 1:26.49 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.38 |
| 4/8 | 12/01/2026 | 41 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Neil Callan | 58kg | 1:28.89 | 4-2-4 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $2.38 |
| 5/8 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callan | 57.5kg | 1:41.06 | 2-1-5 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $1.53 |
| 1/9 | 25/11/2025 | 28 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Neil Callan | 59.5kg | 1:29.82 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.91 |
| 6/7 | 28/10/2025 | 12 | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Soft | Kaiya Fraser | 59.5kg | 1:02.67 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/10/2025 | 56 | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Brighton | 1207m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 59.5kg | 1:09.12 | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $8.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $14,760.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Good | William Carson | 60.5kg | 1:23.98 | 5-7-8 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Joey Haynes
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last in a small field at Brighton on June 30 over 1400m, 24 len behind Norcross Brow carrying 55.5kg at $26. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at this track on June 2 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Based with 58.5kg at $11. Hard to have.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 30/06/2026 | 28 | HCP 3 | $11,980.00 | Brighton | 1408m | Good Firm | Joey Haynes | 55.5kg | 1:23.62 | 3-5-6 | 2 |
| 24.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/06/2026 | 36 | HCP 3 | $13,070.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Joey Haynes | 58.5kg | 1:29.04 | - | 9 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 9/12 | 27/04/2026 | 18 | HCP 3 | $11,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Joey Haynes | 61kg | 1:28.34 | - | 9 |
| 10.8L | $7.50 |
| 8/12 | 09/04/2026 | 28 | HCP 3 | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Joey Haynes | 61kg | 1:41.74 | - | 4 |
| 8.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/11 | 12/03/2026 | 15 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Joey Haynes | 61kg | 1:26.97 | - | 12 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/11 | 25/02/2026 | 23 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Joey Haynes | 61kg | 1:28.79 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/9 | 02/02/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Joey Haynes | 59.5kg | 1:28.76 | 8-8-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 19/01/2026 | 12 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Joey Haynes | 59.5kg | 1:28.23 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/01/2026 | 23 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Joey Haynes | 60kg | 1:25.58 | 9-9-7 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 15/12/2025 | 26 | HCP NSY 2 | $11,070.00 | Lingfield | 1208m | Neutral | Joey Haynes | 56kg | 1:13.17 | 7-9-7 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/11/2025 | 16 | NOV 2 | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NSL | Joey Haynes | 59.5kg | 1:14.23 | 6-7-6 | 9 |
| 5.9L | $251.00 |