18:30 Wolverhampton 16 Feb 2026
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Rider Restricted Race | Class 4 | 4YO plus
Winner £4,972 - 8 declared to run
Standard (AW - Tapeta)
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Light rain
Temperature: 1.8° - 8.2°
Rainfall: 0.63mm
Wind: 13.7 mph W
Last Update: 15/02/2026 17:00x
- Winner
- Top 2 Finish
- Top 3 Finish
- W/O Hierarchy
- W/O Hierarchy And Silky Wilkie
- W/O Silky Wilkie
- Top 4 Finish
Bookies best price percentage = 120.38%
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Scored by a neck off a 2lb lower mark at Newcastle on his penultimate start; taken on up front and tired late when fourth, beaten 2l off 82 last time. Effective at 5/6f; back in form and remains on a competitive mark.
Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f including 2 wins on the all-weather (1 PO). Finished 1 1/2l behind Hierarchy when fourth of 8 at 3-1 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 6f earlier this month.
Scored by a neck off a 2lb lower mark at Newcastle on his penultimate start; taken on up front and tired late when fourth, beaten 2l off 82 last time. Effective at 5/6f; back in form and remains on a competitive mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 61 | 7 | 20 | 11.5% | |
| Flat (AW) | 19 | 2 | 7 | 10.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 22 | 2 | 6 | 9.1% |
| G | Similar Going | 17 | 1 | 6 | 5.9% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 9 | 1 | 2 | 11.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 54 | 7 | 19 | 13% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 18.2% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 15 | 1 | 5 | 6.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Nicholls | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| T | K R Burke | 61 | 7 | 20 | 11.5% |
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Improved on recent form when landing a handicap by 1 1/2l off a 5lb lower mark here last time. Suited by 6f and generally consistent, but this revised mark demands more.
Winner of seven races from 6f to 7f including 3 wins on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 5-2fav over this course and distance last month, beating Water Of Leith by 1 1/2l.
Improved on recent form when landing a handicap by 1 1/2l off a 5lb lower mark here last time. Suited by 6f and generally consistent, but this revised mark demands more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 48 | 7 | 11 | 14.6% | |
| Flat (AW) | 22 | 3 | 6 | 13.6% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25% |
| C | Course | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25% |
| D | Distance | 30 | 6 | 8 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 22 | 3 | 6 | 13.6% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 19 | 3 | 4 | 15.8% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 46 | 7 | 11 | 15.2% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 13.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | O McSweeney | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | M Herrington | 23 | 3 | 7 | 13% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Did it cosily and improved again when landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark at Lingfield last time. Effective at 6f; remains well treated on old form but has been unreliable of late.
Winner of seven races at 6f including 5 wins on the all-weather (2 PO). A winner at 18-1 at Lingfield over 6f on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Amazonian Dream by 1/2l.
Did it cosily and improved again when landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark at Lingfield last time. Effective at 6f; remains well treated on old form but has been unreliable of late.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 53 | 8 | 14 | 15.1% | |
| Flat (AW) | 30 | 6 | 9 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| C | Course | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| D | Distance | 48 | 8 | 14 | 16.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 18 | 5 | 3 | 27.8% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 13 | 3 | 3 | 23.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & B) | 32 | 5 | 12 | 15.6% |
| HG | Blinkers | 32 | 5 | 12 | 15.6% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 18.8% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C J Whiteley | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J A Osborne | 44 | 6 | 13 | 13.6% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Set it up for closers when beaten 3 1/4l off a 1lb higher mark at Windsor last time. Effective at 6f; unreliable and likely to need this outing.
A winner at 6f. Finished 3 1/2l behind Under The Twilight when fifth of 8 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Windsor over 6f (good to firm) in June last year.
Set it up for closers when beaten 3 1/4l off a 1lb higher mark at Windsor last time. Effective at 6f; unreliable and likely to need this outing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7.7% | |
| Flat (AW) | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (V only) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 11.1% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Zak Wheatley | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | H Palmer | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7.7% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Had every chance and ran to current form when beaten 1 1/2l off a 1lb higher mark at Southwell last time; wide draw. Suited by 5f, but attitude remains a concern despite a slipping mark.
He has won four times at 5f including a win on the all-weather. Finished 1 1/4l behind Star Chorus when fourth of 6 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Southwell over 5f last month.
Had every chance and ran to current form when beaten 1 1/2l off a 1lb higher mark at Southwell last time; wide draw. Suited by 5f, but attitude remains a concern despite a slipping mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 29 | 4 | 10 | 13.8% | |
| Flat (AW) | 8 | 1 | 3 | 12.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 8 | 1 | 3 | 12.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 1 | 7 | 9.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 18.2% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Joey Haynes | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J Candlish | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Made too much use of when beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Southwell last time; enjoys making it. Effective at 6/7f and back on his last winning mark, but a bounce back is needed.
Winner of five races from 6f to 7f including 3 wins on the all-weather (1 PO). Beaten 8l behind Hundred Caps at 7-1 when last of 10 on his latest outing at Southwell over 6f last month.
Made too much use of when beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Southwell last time; enjoys making it. Effective at 6/7f and back on his last winning mark, but a bounce back is needed.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 25 | 5 | 3 | 20% | |
| Flat (AW) | 11 | 3 | 1 | 27.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 12 | 2 | 2 | 16.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 3 | 1 | 30% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 21.4% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 9 | 2 | 0 | 22.2% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Vigors | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | R M H Cowell | 10 | 2 | 0 | 20% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Didn't stay when beaten 7l in a handicap at Chelmsford last time, having been in good form prior. Represents a top course trainer and, though inconsistent recently, could bounce back down in trip.
Has won 12 races from 5f to 1m 1f including 5 wins on the all-weather (2 PO). Finished 7l behind Signcastle City when sixth of 9 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Chelmsford City over 7f earlier this month.
Didn't stay when beaten 7l in a handicap at Chelmsford last time, having been in good form prior. Represents a top course trainer and, though inconsistent recently, could bounce back down in trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 67 | 12 | 12 | 17.9% | |
| Flat (AW) | 39 | 5 | 8 | 12.8% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 12 | 3 | 3 | 25% |
| D | Distance | 39 | 6 | 6 | 15.4% |
| G | Similar Going | 33 | 4 | 8 | 12.1% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 15 | 3 | 3 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 63 | 12 | 11 | 19.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 20% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 23 | 2 | 3 | 8.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Matthew Slater | 9 | 4 | 2 | 44.4% |
| T | A W Carroll | 61 | 11 | 11 | 18% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Ran to form when beaten 2l off a 1lb higher mark at Newcastle last time. Effective at 5/6f; his mark is easing and he is in fair form, though his run style requires luck.
Has won 11 races from 5f to 6f including 5 wins on the all-weather. Finished 1 3/4l behind Lion's House when fourth of 11 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 5f earlier this month.
Ran to form when beaten 2l off a 1lb higher mark at Newcastle last time. Effective at 5/6f; his mark is easing and he is in fair form, though his run style requires luck.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 94 | 11 | 15 | 11.7% | |
| Flat (AW) | 50 | 5 | 11 | 10% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 13 | 2 | 6 | 15.4% |
| C | Course | 17 | 2 | 7 | 11.8% |
| D | Distance | 44 | 7 | 9 | 15.9% |
| G | Similar Going | 42 | 5 | 11 | 11.9% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 47 | 5 | 11 | 10.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 93 | 11 | 15 | 11.8% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 27 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 41 | 2 | 11 | 4.9% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Lauren Young | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | J S Goldie | 65 | 10 | 10 | 15.4% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Verdict
HIERARCHY's latest start proved he retains the ability to swoop and conquer in a race of this nature and a 3lb rise for his Lingfield win is manageable. Silky Wilkie set a scorching pace in that race and the revised terms give him a feasible chance of holding on to better than that fourth-placed finish. Papa Cocktail, who had the measure of his nearest rival Water Of Leith when he won over C&D last month, is another to seriously consider, despite a 5lb rise.
Expert View Verdict
Veteran SILKY WILKIE has returned to form of late and remains very well treated on his old efforts. The former Scottish Sprint Cup winner's last run is worth marking up considerably as he was taken on up front before tiring late. If going a more sensible gallop he can get the better of Lequinto who was back in form until failing to stay 7f last time. He can quickly bounced back returned to a suitable distance and fill the places with veteran Hierarchy who has been thriving of late but will need a bit more off this revised mark.
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Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 6f 20y | 1:11.44 |