19:45 | Wolverhampton | Tuesday 16th June 2026

55 Expert View: Travelled, won with extreme ease when landing a classified race at Yarmouth by 1 1/4l last time; trainer in form; effective 1m-10f on soft; suddenly improved and has strong chance of a hat-trick.

Form Snapshot: Successful at 1m and 1m 2f. Won on his latest outing when 8-13fav at Yarmouth over 1m 2f (soft) earlier this month, beating Sweetstevie by 1 1/4l.

2 (9)

Arlecchino's Rex 14

b g ; Belardo - Queen Margherita

15/2 8.5

Daniel Muscutt

M D I Usher

Star rating: 4

133237 4 9-9 50

CD G HG S Cl

57 Expert View: Never in it from off the pace beaten 4l in a handicap here last time; in good form prior; usually held up; effective 7-9f, acts on a sound surface; needs more here and drop in trip not sure to suit.

Form Snapshot: Successful at 7f and 1m 1f on the all-weather. Beaten 4l behind Beachborough Girl at 5-1 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f earlier this month.

3 (6)

First Encounter 14

b g ; Le Brivido - Miss Meticulous

12/1 13

Darragh Keenan

J Gallagher

Star rating: 3

612160 5 9-9 50

CD G HG S Cl

53 Expert View: Didn't see it out beaten 4l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; effective 8-10f, acts on any; needs more.

Form Snapshot: Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 2f including 3 wins on the all-weather (2 PO). Beaten 4l behind Dinah Myte at 11-1 when 10th of 13 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m earlier this month. Has won at Lingfield and Wolverhampton this season.

4 (10)

Manton Road 18

b g ; Mohaather - Robbie Roo Roo

25/1 26

Kieren Fox

R T Phillips

Star rating: 2

76-5770 4 9-9 49

CD G HG S Cl

43 Expert View: Never in it after a slow start beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Brighton last time; effective 7-9f, acts on AW; down in weights but needs more than of late.

Form Snapshot: He has won four times from 7f to 1m 1f on the all-weather (1 PO). Beaten 8l behind Aim For The Bull at 33-1 when 10th of 11 on his latest outing at Brighton over 1m (good to firm) last month.

5 (11)

Rogue Soldier (IRE) 145

b g ; No Nay Never - Dolcissimo

33/1 34

Dylan Hogan

M Young

Star rating: 1

9409-00 6 9-9 48

CD G S

30 Expert View: Never in it from off the pace down the field in a handicap at Southwell most recent; blinkers first time; usually held up; returning from a break; effective 7/8f, acts on any; no form to speak of since 2024.

Form Snapshot: Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on the all-weather (1 PO). Well beaten at 150-1 behind Cill Mocheallog when last of 10 on his latest outing at Southwell over 7f in January. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.

6 (7)

Saturnalia (GER) 10

b g ; Holy Roman Emperor - Soprana

10/1 11

Taylor Fisher

J S Moore

Star rating: 3

0880-04 6 9-9 50

CD G HG S

52 Expert View: Back to form when fourth beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap at Chepstow latest; effective 8-10f, acts on soft, good and AW; place claims at this level.

Form Snapshot: Successful twice at 7f on the all-weather (1 PO), but last win was over two years ago. Finished 4 1/2l behind Scarfo when fourth of 8 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Chepstow over 1m (soft) earlier this month.

7 (4)

Taskheer (IRE) 41

b g ; Golden Horn - Shaarfa

11/1 12

Ashley Lewis (5)

D Steele

Star rating: 3

32-2349 8 9-9 48

CD G HG S Cl

52 Expert View: Below form tried in cheekpieces beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Kempton last time; in good form prior; effective 7/8f, best on AW; bounce back needed.

Form Snapshot: Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 1f including 3 wins on polytrack. Beaten 8l behind Yehudi at 11-1 when 9th of 12 on his latest outing at Kempton over 7f last month.

8 (3)

Vecchio (IRE) 26

b g ; Caravaggio - Private Paradise

66/1 67

Christian Howarth (3)

S Dixon

Star rating: 2

65-7808 6 9-9 39

33 Expert View: Never in it from off the pace beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap at Southwell last time; effective at 8f, probably acts on any; bit to prove.

Form Snapshot: Placed once in 29 starts. Beaten 10l behind South Kensington at 28-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing at Southwell over 7f last month.

9 (12)

Gloriola 51

b f ; Aclaim - Gemina

30/1 31

Gina Mangan

Steph Hollinshead

Star rating: 3

6680-05 3 8-12 50

50 Expert View: Forced to switch, never threatened ridden to see out the trip beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap at Wetherby last time; off a short-break; probably stays 8f, acts on fast ground; inconsistent in short career, needs more.

Form Snapshot: Unplaced in all six starts. Finished 7l behind dead-heaters Alice's Influence and Hood Wink when fifth of 8 at 33-1 on her latest outing at Wetherby over 1m (good to firm) in April.

10 (5)

Smoker Bellamy (IRE) 29

b g ; Zelzal - Pagua

14/1 15

Jack Doughty

Dr R Newland & J Insole

Star rating: 3

664-207 3 8-12 48

CD G HG S Cl

52 Expert View: Never in it after a very slow start well beaten in a handicap at Carlisle latest; stays extended 9f, only reliable runs on AW; not easily fancied.

Form Snapshot: Placed once in seven starts. Beaten 14l behind Mereside Princess at 11-2 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 1m (soft) last month.

11 (8)

Sorted (IRE) 84

b g ; Mayson - Untapped

6/1 7

J Mitchell

D M Loughnane

Star rating: 4

870-423 3 8-12 49

CD G S Cl BF

57 Expert View: Caught too far back when winner quickened 6l third in a handicap here most recent run; off a short-break; seems to stay 7-9f, acts on AW; bit better than form of latest start.

Form Snapshot: Placed twice in six starts. Third of 8 behind Lexington Express beaten 6l at 5-4fav on his latest outing over this course and distance in March.

12 (1)

Thomas Tallis 14

b g ; Havana Gold - Polyphony

50/1 51

Tyler Heard

J Mackie

Star rating: 2

870-7 3 8-12 38

44 Expert View: Didn't stay up to 9f beaten 4 1/4l in a classified race here last time; yet to show any signs of ability; yet to show any signs of ability.

Form Snapshot: Unplaced in all four starts. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Lady Of Clover at 50-1 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing over this course and distance earlier this month.

2025: No corresponding race

Forecast: 2/1 Rockafeller Skank , 4/1 Arlecchino's Rex , 9/2 Sorted , 8/1 Saturnalia , 10/1 First Encounter , 12/1 Gloriola , 14/1 Taskheer , 16/1 Thomas Tallis , 20/1 Smoker Bellamy , 25/1 Manton Road , 50/1 Vecchio , 50/1 Rogue Soldier

Last Updated: 15 Jun 2026 20:14:32

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Verdict
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Verdict

ROCKAFELLER SKANK should take some stopping following back-to-back Yarmouth victories in this grade. He toyed with his rivals when winning on the bridle last Thursday and that was his first attempt over 1m2f, having won the previous day over 1m. Richard Spencer's charge ought to go very close to completing the hat-trick assuming he'll transfer his good form to the all-weather. Arlecchino's Rex and Sorted cannot be taken lightly, but this is all about Rockafeller Skank.

Top Tip: Rockafeller Skank (1)
Watch out for: Arlecchino's Rex (2)

Arlecchino's Rex was in form until latest and could bounce back, but ROCKAFELLER SKANK has improved out of all recognition of late, winning twice in 24 hours, and the ease with which he scored last time suggests he'll be completing a hat-trick here. Sorted is consistent and again has place claims but is likely up against it trying to take down the selection.

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Race Record

Distance	Record Time
1m 142y	1:38.93