19:00 Wolverhampton 17 Feb 2026
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Rider Restricted Race | Class 4 | 3YO only
Winner £4,972 - 7 declared to run
Standard (AW - Tapeta)
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Mostly Cloudy
Temperature: 1.4° - 6.3°
Rainfall: none
Wind: 6.2 mph E
Last Update: 16/02/2026 17:00x
- Winner
- Top 2 Finish
- Top 3 Finish
- W/O Fortification
- W/O Filly Foden And Fortification
- W/O Filly Foden
- Top 4 Finish
Bookies best price percentage = 114.38%
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Bit too free in the early stages up in trip beaten 3l off this mark at Southwell last time; effective at 5/6f, former may suit best, acts on Y, G and AW; fair chance back down in grade.
A winner at 6f on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Mr Juggles when fourth of 5 at 11-4 on his latest outing at Southwell over 6f earlier this month.
Bit too free in the early stages up in trip beaten 3l off this mark at Southwell last time; effective at 5/6f, former may suit best, acts on Y, G and AW; fair chance back down in grade.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 10 | 1 | 4 | 10% | |
| Flat (AW) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Kyle Strydom | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Dylan Cunha | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
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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 few excuses on handicap debut when beaten 5l into third in a handicap at Southwell last time. Effective at 5f; novice form may flatter but it is still early days.
A winner at 5f on the all-weather. Third of 7 behind Ambishio beaten 5l at 7-2 on his latest outing at Southwell over 5f last month.
Had few excuses on handicap debut when beaten 5l into third in a handicap at Southwell last time. Effective at 5f; novice form may flatter but it is still early days.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Flat (AW) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Vigors | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | A Watson | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
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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
Set slow fractions, had run of race and to form landing a handicap by a short-head off a 8lb lower mark at Southwell last time; effective 5/6f, will stay 7f if settles better, acts on G and AW; very likeable attitude and go well again.
Winner of five races at 6f including 4 wins on the all-weather. A winner at 9-2 at Southwell over 6f on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Welcome Retreat by a short head. Carries a 6lb penalty today for that success. Has won 3 times this season.
Set slow fractions, had run of race and to form landing a handicap by a short-head off a 8lb lower mark at Southwell last time; effective 5/6f, will stay 7f if settles better, acts on G and AW; very likeable attitude and go well again.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 15 | 5 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Flat (AW) | 10 | 4 | 1 | 40% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 4 | 1 | 40% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 9 | 4 | 1 | 44.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (V only) | 8 | 5 | 1 | 62.5% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mikkel Mortensen | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | S Dixon | 7 | 4 | 1 | 57.1% |
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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
A bit below form when beaten 6l in the St Hugh's Stakes (Fillies' Listed) at Newbury last time. Top course trainer and interesting on handicap debut for a new yard.
A winner at 5f. Beaten 6l behind Hollywood Treasure at 16-1 when eighth of 11 on her latest outing at Newbury over 5f (good) in August last year. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Archie Watson.
A bit below form when beaten 6l in the St Hugh's Stakes (Fillies' Listed) at Newbury last time. Top course trainer and interesting on handicap debut for a new yard.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% | |
| Flat (AW) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | William Cox | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | A W Carroll | 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
Pulled quite hard but was always in command and improved down in trip when landing a handicap by 1 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Newcastle last time. Effective at 6f, suited by 5f; a very reliable sort.
A winner at 14-1 at Newcastle over 5f on his latest outing last month, beating See That Spark by 1 1/2l.
Pulled quite hard but was always in command and improved down in trip when landing a handicap by 1 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Newcastle last time. Effective at 6f, suited by 5f; a very reliable sort.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% | |
| Flat (AW) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Rhys Clutterbuck | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Miss L A Perratt | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
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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
Progressing, improved again landing a handicap by 4 1/4l off a 12lb lower mark at Lingfield last time; trainer in form; effective 5/6f, best on a sound surface, goes well off front; in excellent form.
Successful twice at 5f on the all-weather (1 PO). A winner at 9-4 at Lingfield over 5f on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Rosieisme Darling by 4 1/2l. Has also won at Southwell this season.
Progressing, improved again landing a handicap by 4 1/4l off a 12lb lower mark at Lingfield last time; trainer in form; effective 5/6f, best on a sound surface, goes well off front; in excellent form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 17 | 2 | 7 | 11.8% | |
| Flat (AW) | 9 | 2 | 5 | 22.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 14 | 2 | 4 | 14.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 2 | 4 | 25% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 2 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Gina Mangan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | B R Millman | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
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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
Ran to form down in trip when beaten a neck off this mark here last time. Effective at 5-7f and consistent if exposed.
A winner at 6f on polytrack. Beaten a neck by Love Alive when second of 7 at 9-4 on his latest outing over this course and distance earlier this month.
Ran to form down in trip when beaten a neck off this mark here last time. Effective at 5-7f and consistent if exposed.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 10 | 1 | 2 | 10% | |
| Flat (AW) | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| S | Surface(Tapeta) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Callum Hutchinson | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Dr R Newland & J Insole | 10 | 1 | 2 | 10% |
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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
Verdict
Grey Horizon has been a winning machine since the turn of the year, but he's 8lb higher for just a narrow Southwell victory and it might be that FILLY FODEN holds the stronger claims. Rod Millman's filly took 16 attempts to get off the mark but it didn't take her long to go in again and although a hefty 12lb higher now, she looks worth sticking with while confidence is high. Justmyluck is next best.
Expert View Verdict
FILLY FODEN is a filly on a hot streak and may be able to land the hat-trick despite taking a 12lb rise for novice and handicap wins spread just over a week apart. She hacked up a Lingfield last time and should get a good pace to take a lead off here. Grey Horizon has won four of his last five but seems better at 6f. Still, he rates the danger, being fully effective at this trip and as tough as old boots. Baker Blue is respcted also, back at 5f and off what remains a competitive mark. He was too keen over 6f last time.
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Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Standard | 6 | Blinky | 3 | 3 | 8 11 | 73 | 3463-82 | 25 days | A Brittain (138 miles) | Alex Jary | 13/ 2 | 1:01.16 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 4 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 5f 21y | 0:59.33 |