Wolverhampton Race 8 - Black Country Mental Health 50th Anniversary Hcp
NIFFLER (5) climbs in distance having won a handicap hat-trick. Willing over this distance last time and penalty from the handicapper won't stop momentum. One to beat. WEDONTTELLTHETRUTH (4) provides first start representing new yard. Headgear off while won trying 2400m here in March with cheekpieces. Down field twice at Kempton and second adopting blinkers at Nottingham. Well-treated at weights with three-year-old allowance and change of scenery to make him competitive. BILLY BATHGATE (3) won attempting 100m shorter in July. Attempting even shorter since running 16L behind the main selection last time. Above last winning mark and still a chance. AL'S RIVER (6) is yet to win a race. Promising outings came on the artificial surface. Up 900m in trip and will enjoy the slower pace. Place claims.
Jockey: S De Sousa
Weight: 64.5kgs
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Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Pontefract July 7 over 2000m, 27 len behind Steel Raven with 64.5kg at $126. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at Catterick January 30 over 3100m, soft track; 69 len behind Belaya River carrying 69kg at $17. Not keen.
Last Starts 74 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 07/07/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $21,780.00 | Pontefract | 2011m | Good | David Nolan | 64.5kg | 2:12.28 | 1-5-10 | 1 |
| 27.0L | $126.00 |
| 0/12 | 16/06/2026 | 61 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,880.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Good | William Maggs | 69kg | 3:54.47 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 8/13 | 16/04/2026 | 20 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | William Maggs | 66.5kg | 3:53.61 | - | 0 |
| 32.5L | $126.00 |
| 0/15 | 27/03/2026 | 56 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good | Theo Gillard | 68kg | 3:51.45 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/01/2026 | 139 | JHDLE MDN 4 | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 69kg | 3:59.62 | 6-9-9 | 0 |
| 69.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/09/2025 | 15 | NOV 3U | $18,820.00 | Bath | 2045m | Good Soft | Joe Leavy | 59kg | 2:12.34 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/08/2025 | - | NOV 3U | $16,340.00 | Salisbury | 2011m | Good Soft | Tommie Jakes | 56.5kg | 2:16.49 | 3-4-3 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 62.5kgs
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Comments
At the latest run ran second last of 7 at Beverley on August 30 over 3200m, on heavy track; 90 len behind Marbuzet carrying 59.5kg at $3.30. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Lingfield All Weather on August 8 over 2600m, 5.5 len behind Halimede with 64.5kg at $8.50. Has ability and is one of the chances.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 30/08/2026 | 22 | APP HCP 4U | $15,700.00 | Beverley | 3218m | Heavy | Conor Whiteley | 59.5kg | 3:54.50 | 2-7-6 | 2 |
| 90.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/7 | 08/08/2026 | 18 | HCP 3U | $13,060.00 | Lingfield | 2615m | Neutral | Jason Watson | 64.5kg | 2:44.56 | 3-5-3 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/11 | 21/07/2026 | 47 | APP HCP 4U | $11,010.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Lucas Murphy | 68.5kg | 3:04.72 | 8-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 9/13 | 04/06/2026 | 16 | NOV F 3U | $21,780.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Alice Bond | 61.5kg | 2:06.86 | - | 1 |
| 19.3L | $201.00 |
| 7/10 | 19/05/2026 | 21 | NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Nottingham | 2011m | Good Soft | Lewis Edmunds | 62kg | 2:14.68 | - | 5 |
| 14.8L | $126.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | APP MDN 3U | $21,780.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Charles Bishop | 62kg | 2:08.04 | - | 1 |
| 8.3L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Greg Fairley
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Newcastle All Weather on August 20 over 2500m, 15 len behind Niffler carrying 63.5kg at $8. Before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at Redcar on August 8 over 2800m, 4 len behind Newport carrying 61kg at $6. Should be at his top now and should give a good account.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 20/08/2026 | 12 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 63.5kg | 2:40.88 | 9-5-3 | 8 |
| 15.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/08/2026 | 20 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 2816m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 61kg | 3:04.60 | 8-6-5 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/4 | 19/07/2026 | 22 | HCP 4U | $11,430.00 | Redcar | 3218m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 60kg | 3:31.78 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $2.00 |
| 6/12 | 27/06/2026 | 88 | HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | NS | Greg Fairley | 55kg | 2:42.64 | 9-11-6 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $29.00 |
| 4/10 | 31/03/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Oisin Orr | 59kg | 3:04.22 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/03/2026 | 9 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 61kg | 3:41.92 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/03/2026 | 15 | APP HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 3319m | Neutral | Donagh Murphy | 59kg | 3:43.50 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $2.75 |
| 3/5 | 15/02/2026 | 4 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | Neutral | Dougie Costello | 58.5kg | 3:40.04 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/5 | 11/02/2026 | 8 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 60.5kg | 3:10.50 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/02/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $13,100.00 | Wolverhampton | 2815m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 57.5kg | 3:03.47 | 9-8-4 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/01/2026 | 4 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 60kg | 3:09.23 | 7-5-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Gina Mangan
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Nottingham June 11 over 2800m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Song Of The Stars carrying 61kg at $34. On debut second last of 7 at this track December 6 over 1900m, 9 len behind Archers Bay carrying 60.5kg at $34. This is an ideal race to kick off. Shows promise and worth following up.
Last Starts 100 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 11/06/2026 | 42 | HCP 3 | $13,610.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | Soft | Daniel Muscutt | 61kg | 3:15.41 | 2-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/04/2026 | 31 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Ray Dawson | 61kg | 2:40.83 | - | 5 |
| 9.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/11 | 30/03/2026 | 21 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 2:38.87 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/03/2026 | 62 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 2:42.27 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.75 |
| 5/7 | 06/01/2026 | 10 | NOV 34 | $21,780.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 55kg | 1:51.65 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/12 | 27/12/2025 | 21 | NOV 2 | $17,510.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 60.5kg | 1:49.30 | 12-11-6 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $151.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/12/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 60.5kg | 2:02.24 | 4-4-6 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
On a three run winning streak. Last start favourite; won by 1.0 len at Newcastle All Weather on September 5 over 1400m defeating Ada Rose carrying 58kg at $1.30. The run before that favourite; won by 0.8 len at Catterick on August 26 over 2800m defeating Mr Withington with 57.5kg at $1.40. Major player once again.
Last Starts 14 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 | 05/09/2026 | 10 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Poppy Scott | 58kg | 1:28.75 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $1.25 |
| 1/8 | 26/08/2026 | 6 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2816m | Good Firm | Luke Morris | 57.5kg | 3:02.25 | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $1.36 |
| 1/12 | 20/08/2026 | 115 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 55.5kg | 2:40.88 | 3-1-1 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $2.63 |
| 10/11 | 27/04/2026 | 12 | MDN 35 | $14,520.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 57.5kg | 1:28.43 | - | 4 |
| 13.8L | $126.00 |
| 9/12 | 15/04/2026 | 10 | NOV 3 | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Hogan | 59kg | 1:39.97 | - | 10 |
| 18.5L | $301.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/04/2026 | - | NOV 35 | $14,520.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 57kg | 1:27.45 | - | 5 |
| 13.0L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Darragh Keenan
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 51-day let-up. At the latest run ran second last in a small field at Leicester on July 29 over 2400m, 15 len behind Captain Cairney with 60kg at $5.50. The start before that ran second last of 9 at Ffos Las on June 4 over 2400m, 34 len behind Willow Wood carrying 59kg at $17. Hard to enthuse as he is not too reliable.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 29/07/2026 | 55 | HCP 3U | $10,550.00 | Leicester | 2414m | Good Firm | Daniel Muscutt | 60kg | 2:31.58 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $5.50 |
| 8/9 | 04/06/2026 | 36 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Ffos Las | 2414m | Good Soft | George Wood | 59kg | 2:38.68 | - | 8 |
| 34.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/04/2026 | 21 | HCP 3 | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 60kg | 2:26.43 | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/9 | 08/04/2026 | 153 | HCP 3 | $15,430.00 | Nottingham | 2011m | Good | George Wood | 60.5kg | 2:12.18 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/14 | 06/11/2025 | 14 | NOV 2 | $59,380.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Hogan | 58kg | 1:38.21 | 1-3-3 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/12 | 23/10/2025 | 21 | NOV 2 | $12,730.00 | Nottingham | 1678m | Heavy | Dylan Hogan | 58.5kg | 1:57.91 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $6.00 |
| 7/11 | 02/10/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | Good | Ray Dawson | 60.5kg | 1:44.00 | 8-10-7 | 9 |
| 13.3L | $15.00 |