Wolverhampton Betting Odds
Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton
Handicap | Flat | 1m 142y
First Encounter
FIRST ENCOUNTER made it 2 wins from his last 3 starts despite refusing to settle at Lingfield 33 days ago and, on a competitive mark back in a handicap, he shades preference over fellow last-time-out winner Captain Pickles. Sceptic and Brinton are another pair to factor in.
- Win or E/W
- Forecast
- Tricast
E/W Terms: 1/5 odds first 3
- 4(1)Like MagicJ: Jack MitchellT: Mark Loughnane/0960-8Age 510/311/43/1
- OR: 52
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 73
Dual winner in Germany but no form over hurdles/on Flat for Max Young. Plenty to prove now starting out for a new yard.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosWolverhampton1m 142yStandardFlat8/8Southwell1m 13yStandardFlat12/12Chepstow1m 2fGood (Good to Soft in places)Flat6/6Wolverhampton1m 1f 104yStandardFlat9/12Wolverhampton1m 1f 104yStandardFlat12/13- 5(7)Mooretown LadJ: Finley MarshT: Adrian Wintle/80-494Age 67/23/110/3
- OR: 52
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 27
Winless since August 2024 but encouraging he posted his best effort for present stable when fourth over 9.5f here 4 weeks ago. Drop back in trip rates a positive on that evidence from steadily easing mark.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosWolverhampton1m 1f 104yStandardFlat4/10Wolverhampton1m 142yStandardFlat9/10Wolverhampton1m 142yStandardFlat4/9Wolverhampton1m 142yStandardFlat11/12Ballinrobe1m 1f 138yGood (Good to Yielding in places)Flat8/8- 6(6)Captain PicklesJ: Stevie DonohoeT: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay5-33161Age 44/14/19/2
- OR: 51
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 20
C&D winner 3 starts back who crucially settled much better in a well-run race and returned to form to make it 2 wins from last 3 starts in 7f classified contest at Southwell 3 weeks ago.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosSouthwell7f 14yStandardFlat1/12Wolverhampton1m 1f 104yStandardFlat6/11Wolverhampton1m 142yStandardFlat1/10Southwell7f 14yStandardFlat3/8Southwell7f 14yStandardFlat3/10- 7(2)First EncounterJ: Luke MorrisT: John Gallagher4-86121Age 55/15/19/2
- OR: 51
- EQ: Blinkers
- Days Since Last Run: 33
Done well reunited with Luke Morris of late, gaining a second victory from last 3 starts at Lingfield (1m) 33 days ago, sticking on well despite not settling. Likely player back in a handicap.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLingfield Park1m 1yStandardFlat1/8Lingfield Park1m 1yStandardFlat2/7Wolverhampton1m 142yStandardFlat1/10Kempton Park1mStandard / SlowFlat6/11Chelmsford City1mStandardFlat8/9- 1(10)ScepticJ: Paul MulrennanT: Ian Williams4U-0794Age 66/113/27/1
- OR: 55
- EQ: Visor
- Days Since Last Run: 10
Scored twice at this venue in 2025 and got himself back on track in a change of headgear when fourth in a C&D handicap 10 days ago. Operating 1 lb below last winning mark and he's worth a second look.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosWolverhampton1m 142yStandardFlat4/11Southwell7f 14yStandardFlat9/10Wolverhampton1m 142yStandardFlat7/10Kempton Park1m 2f 219yStandard / SlowFlat12/13Wolverhampton1m 142yStandardFlatur/13- 9(11)Arlecchino's RexJ: Jason WatsonT: Mark Usher9-34513Age 48/18/19/1
- OR: 49
- EQ: Hood
- Days Since Last Run: 13
Best effort for a while when landing a 9.5f handicap here on penultimate start and similar form when third in classified company over same C&D 13 days ago. Fancied to give another good account reverting to this shorter trip.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosWolverhampton1m 1f 104yStandardFlat3/8Wolverhampton1m 1f 104yStandardFlat1/10Wolverhampton1m 142yStandardFlat5/8Wolverhampton1m 142yStandardFlat4/10Wolverhampton1m 142yStandardFlat3/11- 3(3)BrintonJ: Rob HornbyT: Jonathan Portman55-3275Age 510/112/111/1
- OR: 54
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 28
Three-time winner last year and stepped forward from her reappearance when runner-up at Chelmsford in January. Hindered her chances with slow starts last 2 starts though, which has to be a slight concern ahead of this.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosKempton Park1mStandard / SlowFlat5/8Kempton Park1mStandard / SlowFlat7/9Chelmsford City1mStandardFlat2/8Southwell1m 13yStandardFlat3/8Nottingham1m 75yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat5/5- 2(8)WyvernJ: Ryan KavanaghT: Patrick Morris2347883Age 716/112/114/1
- OR: 54
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 24
Dual winner at Newcastle over the winter but not firing of late, not threatening despite finishing third back at that venue 24 days ago. Mark continues to ease but others more persuasive at present.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNewcastle1m 5yStandardFlat3/5Newcastle1m 5yStandardFlat8/8Newcastle7f 14yStandardFlat8/8Newcastle1m 5yStandardFlat7/9Newcastle1m 5yStandardFlat4/12- 8(5)Take The A TrainJ: Barry McHughT: Gary Harrison66009-2Age 418/114/116/1
- OR: 51
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 24
Little promise on all-weather last year but he did shape better than on stable debut when second in 5-runner handicap at Newcastle (1m) 24 days ago. Now his task is to build on that.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNewcastle1m 5yStandardFlat2/5Newcastle7f 14yStandardFlat9/13Kempton Park1m 2f 219yStandard / SlowFlat13/13Kempton Park1m 3f 219yStandard / SlowFlat10/11Lingfield Park1m 2fStandardFlat6/8- 10(4)Morning SuitJ: Grace McEnteeT: Phil McEntee00/97-9Age 550/140/1
- OR: 46
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 20
Little form for a good while now and whilst he may have needed first start for 12 months at Southwell 3 weeks ago, that effort offered little encouragement.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosSouthwell7f 14yStandardFlat9/12Newcastle1m 5yStandardFlat7/8Wolverhampton7f 36yStandardFlat9/11Wolverhampton7f 36yStandardFlat11/11Newcastle7f 14yStandardFlat12/12- 11(9)Princess ViviJ: Cam HardieT: Antony Brittain84780-4Age 450/133/140/1
- OR: 46
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 20
Poor form at best on all-weather/turf last year but did at least show a bit more following 6 months off/in change of headgear when fourth at Southwell (7f) 3 weeks ago. More needed however if she's to figure up in trip.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosSouthwell7f 14yStandardFlat4/12Catterick Bridge7f 6yGoodFlat13/14Thirsk6fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat8/10Newcastle7f 14yStandard / SlowFlat7/9Nottingham5f 8yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat4/4