Our Wolverhampton racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Friday 31st July 2026. The action gets underway at 14:00 and runs through to 17:25, with going reported as Standard (Tapeta).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Maris Angel boasts a 66.67% strike rate from 9 runs at the track, Conor Whiteley has been in fine form here with 3 wins from 15 rides, Fionn McSharry’s yard sends out runners with a 32% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Wolverhampton
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Wolverhampton over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bettinggods.com | bettinggods.com | 25 | 15 | 60% | 76% |
| The Score | Racing TV | 10 | 5 | 50% | 70% |
| Garry Owen | Daily Record | 20 | 9 | 45% | 80% |
| Lee Sobot | Yorkshire Evening Post | 23 | 9 | 39.13% | 91.3% |
| Whistler | Sunday Telegraph | 16 | 6 | 37.5% | 75% |
14:00 – attheraces.com/marketmovers Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 7f | Class 4 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This doesn’t look a deep maiden on paper, but it does revolve around a couple with solid, exposed form against several who are either making their debut or have shown very little so far. Rajiba and Foxy Night set the standard by some margin on ratings and recent efforts, and it would be a surprise if the winner came from too far outside that pair unless one of the Gosden newcomers, most notably Gilding The Lily, proves above average first time out. Foxy Night arrives off a sequence of progressive runs and has already shown she can get competitive at this level, while Rajiba has the stronger overall body of form despite a slightly underwhelming latest effort. Behind them, Navona Grey makes some each-way appeal in a race where plenty have something to prove.
Top Selections
1. Foxy Night – 2/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Jack Gilligan | Trainer: John Butler | Form: 4332 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 55
Foxy Night is the one I want on side. She has done little wrong in four starts, her form figures reading 4332, and that latest second suggests she is knocking firmly on the door. An official mark of 86 gives her plenty of substance in the context of this maiden, and while she doesn’t have the flashy profile of an unexposed newcomer, she has the far more persuasive evidence. John Butler’s filly has been learning with racing and this sharp enough 7f around Wolverhampton should suit a straightforward type. Available at 2/1, she looks the percentage call against rivals who may still have questions to answer. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Navona Grey – 11/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Luke Morris | Trainer: Gay Kelleway | Form: 54 | Rating: 66 | Topspeed:
For an each-way angle, Navona Grey makes more appeal than the bigger-priced outsiders because at least she has shown a bit in two starts. The bare figures of 54 don’t leap off the page, but they do suggest she is getting the hang of things, and Luke Morris around Wolverhampton is never a booking to dismiss lightly. She doesn’t have the classier profile of the front two in the market, yet in a 10-runner maiden where several are unraced and others have already looked limited, 11/1 feels fair for a filly who could easily step forward again. She’s the sort who can outrun her price if this develops into a test of professionalism. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Foxy Night is the win bet because she brings the most convincing current form and looks ready to cash in. Navona Grey is the each-way punt at a double-figure price in a race lacking depth beyond the obvious pair. The main danger is Rajiba, who has the strongest rating and plenty of solid placed form, while Gilding The Lily is the interesting unknown on debut.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marianne Mozart | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (William Hill) |
| Esplanade | 80/1 | 70/1 | 100/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Foxy Night | 15/8 | 6/4 | 13/8 | 6/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 (William Hill) |
| Gilding The Lily | 3/1 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Kernow Rose | 125/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 | 125/1 (Bet365) |
| Navona Grey | 11/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Pink Pyjamas | 22/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Rajiba | 11/8 | 6/4 | 7/4 | 6/4 | 11/8 | 7/4 (Paddy Power) |
| Shatin Beauty | 200/1 | 150/1 | 250/1 | 175/1 | 250/1 | 250/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Star Of Commala | 80/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Paddy Power) |
14:35 – Get Raceday Ready Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 5 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This is the sort of 7f handicap at Wolverhampton that can make fools of plenty, with a mix of exposed older handicappers and lightly raced 3yos trying to find their level. Gunfighter arrives off a win and is understandably prominent in the market, while Al Muqdad has been knocking on the door in better style than his bare figures might suggest. Merry is less exposed than most and the inside draw is a plus, whereas Ballybunion and Generous Rascal have enough ability to get involved if bouncing back. It doesn’t look a deep Class 5, but it is a proper betting race because several come here with something to prove. Draw, track position and whether the pace collapses late should decide plenty.
Top Selections
1. Al Muqdad – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa | Trainer: David O’Meara | Form: 063253 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 46
Al Muqdad looks the solid option in a race where a few of these still have questions hanging over them. His recent sequence suggests he is running himself into peak form, and that latest third reads well enough for a Class 5 of this nature. He carries top weight, but he also brings the best official rating to the table and this doesn’t look overloaded with unexposed lurkers. Silvestre De Sousa is a notable booking around here, especially on a horse who should be able to hold a handy position from stall 6. At 9/2, he makes more appeal than the shorter-priced favourite. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Merry – 10/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Daniel Muscutt | Trainer: James Horton | Form: 3-45 | Rating: 71 | Topspeed: 59
Merry is the interesting each-way angle because she still has the look of a 3yo who could do a bit better in handicaps. There was promise in her earlier efforts, and while her last two runs haven’t screamed immediate winner, they were fair efforts in the context of a lightly raced filly still learning her job. Stall 1 is a handy place to be over this trip if Muscutt can get her travelling, and she receives weight from the older horses. This is not an especially daunting Class 5, so 10/1 feels workable for an each-way punt on potential rather than established handicap solidity. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Al Muqdad is the win play, chiefly because he brings the most dependable recent form and looks set for another big run under De Sousa. Merry is the each-way option at double-figure odds, with her low draw and unexposed profile making her appealing in a 12-runner field. Gunfighter is the obvious danger after winning last time, while Ballybunion is another who could outrun his price.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Muqdad | 9/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 10/3 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Gunfighter | 11/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Kit Gabriel | 7/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 15/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Betfair) |
| Merry | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (William Hill) |
| Ballybunion | 10/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 15/2 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Generous Rascal | 8/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Quick Quasar | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (William Hill) |
| Espanita | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (William Hill) |
| Piazza | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Uniter | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
15:10 – Call 01902 390016 To Name A Race Fillies’ Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 4 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This is a decent little fillies’ handicap for the grade, with the 3yos looking particularly interesting against older mares who may already have shown their hand. Ghisa heads the market after shaping better than the bare result when third last time and she gets in here with just 127lb, while Carnival Of Light arrives on the back of a win and is clearly going the right way. Tarot is another unexposed 3yo with the plum inside draw, and Roger Varian’s filly could easily take a step forward now switched to Tapeta. By contrast, Paris Babe has the highest mark in the field but comes here with a bit to prove. It’s not a weak race, but it does look the sort where the younger legs may hold the key.
Top Selections
1. Ghisa – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Daniel Muscutt | Trainer: Charlie Fellowes | Form: 17-873 | Rating: 87 | Topspeed: 60
Ghisa looks the most persuasive option in a race where several have chances but not many arrive with obvious upside. She has been edging back towards her best this summer, and that latest third suggested she is ready to strike again now settled into handicaps. The fact she races here off 87 with only 127lb makes her very appealing against some higher-rated but less convincing rivals, and Daniel Muscutt is a rider you want on your side in this sort of contest. At 11/4 she is no giveaway, but she still makes plenty of appeal as the one most likely to run her race and improve again. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Tarot – 5/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Sean D Bowen | Trainer: Roger Varian | Form: 231-76 | Rating: 88 | Topspeed:
Tarot is the each-way play because she remains lightly raced and there is enough in her profile to think this surface and setup could suit a lot better. Her juvenile form was solid, she is drawn in stall 1 for a race where track position can matter at Wolverhampton, and she gets in with 133lb off a workable mark of 88. The two runs this term have not set the pulse racing, but they came in stronger races and this is more realistic. Roger Varian’s fillies are always worth a second look when dropped into the right handicap, and 5/1 is fair for one who could easily outrun that price. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Ghisa is the main play and makes most appeal as the win bet, with her recent run hinting that everything is coming together. Tarot is the each-way alternative in a 9-runner race, with the inside draw and unexposed profile giving her solid place claims. Carnival Of Light is the obvious danger after that last-time-out success, while Inside Story is another who wouldn’t surprise if bouncing back.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Babe | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Carnival Of Light | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Orchid | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (William Hill) |
| Tarot | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (William Hill) |
| Callahan | 7/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Bella Bisbee | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Betfair) |
| Inside Story | 6/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Lili Marleen | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Ghisa | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| sportinglife.com | Ghisa |
15:45 – Thank You, Jane Broad, For All Your Support Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 5 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a pretty competitive 3yo mile handicap rather than a race full of exposed types, and there are several with perfectly solid claims. Suggy arrives on the back of a win and is easy to see why he heads the market, while Lightning Glory has been knocking on the door in slightly better company and brings a consistent profile. Highland Shah and The Stone Power also come into it on recent efforts, and Lillie Margot is another with enough upside to matter. Draw and track position could play a part around Wolverhampton, but the bigger angle is whether proven consistency can fend off the less exposed improvers. It is not the deepest Class 5 you will ever see, but it is a proper betting race and not one to approach lazily.
Top Selections
1. Lightning Glory – 5/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa | Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford | Form: 43423 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 65
Lightning Glory is the one I want on side. He has done little wrong in recent starts, with that 43423 sequence suggesting a horse who is running to a dependable level and whose turn is not far away. An opening mark in the low 80s still looks workable given the strength of his profile, and Silvestre De Sousa is an eye-catching booking for a yard that knows exactly how to place one around here. He is not the sexy improver in the field, but he is solid, effective and looks likely to get this run to suit. At 5/1, he makes plenty of appeal as the percentage call.
Bet: WIN
2. Lillie Margot – 15/2 with William Hill
Jockey: Jack Doughty | Trainer: Jedd O’Keeffe | Form: 7-7213 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 64
Lillie Margot looks the each-way value in a race where the market is understandably focused on the obvious recent winner. She got off the mark two starts back and backed that up with a respectable third, so there is no sign her progress has stalled. Her rating of 82 leaves her in the same bracket as the principals, and a topspeed figure of 64 says she is not short on the raw ability needed for a race like this. Jack Doughty takes off nothing from the published weight here, but the filly is straightforward enough and 15/2 feels fair in an 11-runner contest with three places on offer.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Lightning Glory is the win play because his profile is rock-solid and he looks set for another big run. Lillie Margot is the each-way punt at a backable price, with recent form suggesting she can easily make the frame. The obvious dangers are Suggy, who is progressive and hard to dismiss after winning last time, and The Stone Power, who has enough class to be involved if things fall right.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning Glory | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Betfair) |
| Constant Star | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Lillie Margot | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 (William Hill) |
| Suggy | 5/2 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Always Blue | 16/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Highland Shah | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| The Stone Power | 4/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| India Gold | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (William Hill) |
| Golden Mabel | 150/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 (Betfair) |
| Yes Waliim | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
16:20 – Race & Rest – Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Handicap
Race Details: 1m 4f | Class 5 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a small-field handicap with a very obvious one to beat. Roc De Fer arrives off a win, is open to much more improvement than most of these and, as a 3yo against older rivals, still looks ahead of his mark despite carrying top billing in the market. Much is the interesting alternative for a powerful yard, having shown only glimpses so far but stepping into a race where improvement is perfectly possible over this trip. Among the older horses, Jodhpur Blue is admirably consistent without getting his head in front too often, while Joseph is more exposed and probably needs everything to drop right. It is not a deep Class 5 by any means, but from a betting angle the shape of the race is fairly clear rather than fiendishly tricky.
Top Selections
1. Roc De Fer – 8/11 with Bet365
Jockey: Luke Morris | Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt | Form: 044-31 | Rating: 74 | Topspeed: 46
Sir Mark Prescott’s 3yos in staying handicaps are never hard to spot, and Roc De Fer fits the usual pattern of a horse coming to hand once stepped up in trip. He got off the mark last time and the manner of that success suggested this 1m4f test should suit him well again. Off 74 he does not look overburdened, especially against older rivals who have had plenty of chances. Luke Morris is the right man for this sort of assignment and, while 8/11 is no giveaway, he is still hard to oppose in a race lacking depth. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Jodhpur Blue – 16/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Edward Greatrex | Trainer: Ian Williams | Form: 232262 | Rating: 73 | Topspeed: 63
If you want to play against the short one for an each-way angle, Jodhpur Blue makes more appeal than most. He has been knocking on the door without looking especially well treated, but in a seven-runner race that consistency suddenly counts for plenty. His recent sequence says he is holding his form, his mark is workable enough, and Ian Williams knows how to place these staying handicappers to nick prize-money. He does have a habit of finding one too good, which is why he is not the win choice, but at 16/1 he looks overpriced for a horse with solid place claims. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Roc De Fer is the win bet and the most likely winner by some margin if progressing again. For those wanting a bigger price in a race with three places on offer, Jodhpur Blue is the each-way punt on consistency alone. Much is the obvious danger if improving for the step up in trip, but the market has already latched onto him.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
| Jodhpur Blue | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
| Roc De Fer | 8/11 | 8/13 | 8/13 | 8/11 | 8/13 | 8/11 (Bet365) |
| Dartmouth Jet | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Much | 3/1 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Fans Favourite | 7/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
16:55 – Cavani Fashion Forward Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a proper sprint handicap rather than a gimme, with the three-year-olds taking on some battle-hardened older sprinters and not much room for error over this sharp 6f. American Style sets the standard on the market after a better effort last time, while King Of Chaos arrives on the back of a win and has the plum draw in stall 1. Angel Love is another lightly raced three-year-old with scope if bouncing back from a quiet return, and Papa Cocktail is the dependable older hand who will make a few of these work. Blinky has been knocking on the door without quite forcing it, while the likes of HK Fourteen and Maris Angel are capable if rediscovering their best. Tricky enough, but the younger legs may have the edge.
Top Selections
1. King Of Chaos – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Cieren Fallon | Trainer: Dylan Cunha | Form: 773171 | Rating: 88 | Topspeed: 72
He makes plenty of appeal in a race where recent momentum could count for a lot. That latest win was backed up by a fair overall profile, and as a three-year-old off 131 he still looks the type to keep progressing in sprint handicaps. The inside draw is a plus around here if Fallon can hold a handy position, and he meets older rivals without looking badly treated. American Style is respected, but King Of Chaos has fewer questions around current sharpness and at 9/2 he looks the more interesting betting angle in a race full of exposed sprinters. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Papa Cocktail – 8/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Edward Greatrex | Trainer: Michael Herrington | Form: 220523 | Rating: 89 | Topspeed: 49
He is not especially well hidden, but he does bring the sort of solid, repeatable handicap form that makes sense for an each-way play in a 10-runner race. The recent figures tell their own story: he keeps turning up and running his race, and that consistency counts for plenty in these Wolverhampton sprints where plenty flatter to deceive. Draw 10 is not ideal, but he has enough pace to get involved if breaking on terms, and Herrington’s old boy is in better heart than several shorter than him in the betting. At 8/1, he looks a sensible each-way punt rather than a wild swing.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
King Of Chaos is the win play: progressive, well drawn and arriving here off a victory. For an each-way option, Papa Cocktail looks the percentage call given how consistently he has been hitting the frame. American Style is the obvious danger if building on that latest third, while Angel Love is the one who could easily outrun her price if settling better second time up.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moving Force | 33/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| American Style | 2/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Betfair) |
| Blinky | 6/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Papa Cocktail | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 13/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Betfair) |
| Maris Angel | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Paddy Power) |
| HK Fourteen | 10/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Angel Of Anfield | 9/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 15/2 | 10/1 | 10/1 (William Hill) |
| Hugh | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| King Of Chaos | 9/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Angel Love | 7/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 (William Hill) |
17:25 – Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 Classified Stakes
Race Details: 5f | Class 6 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This is hardly a deep Class 6, but it does look a workable little sprint if you can latch on to the right recent effort. Sixcor arrives off the back of a win and sets the obvious form standard on the bare figures, though he does have to concede weight all round. Happier is likely to prove popular from stall 1 and the market says plenty, but his recent profile is not bombproof. Fancy Dancer is interesting in the middle of it all, with the best Topspeed figure in the field and a handy draw for a race that may not take much winning. Captain Kinsella and Poetic Jack have bits and pieces of form that keep them in the conversation, but neither is especially convincing. Tricky enough, but not impossible.
Top Selections
1. Sixcor – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Tom Kiely Marshall | Trainer: Linda Perratt | Form: 537531 | Rating: 55 | Topspeed:
Sixcor is the one arriving with the most solid recent credentials after finally getting his head back in front last time, and in a race full of exposed sprinters that counts for plenty. The 537531 sequence tells you he has at least been running to a level, whereas several of these are coming here with more questions than answers. Yes, he carries top weight and is drawn widest in 6, but over this sharp 5f that may not be a deal-breaker if he breaks on terms. At 11/4, he looks a fair rather than flashy price, but he holds strong claims of following up. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Fancy Dancer – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Luke Morris | Trainer: Hayley Burton | Form: 5-5785 | Rating: 55 | Topspeed: 60
Fancy Dancer is the one who makes most appeal as the each-way play in a six-runner race where only two places are on offer. The recent form figures are hardly pretty, but they do not tell the whole story in a basement-grade sprint like this, and that Topspeed mark of 60 is the standout number in the field. Drawn in 2 with Luke Morris booked, there is every chance he gets a clean stalking trip just off the pace, and that could be enough to put him right in the finish. At 7/2, he looks the value alternative to the front pair in the market. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Sixcor is the straight win play after that latest success and looks the safest option in a weak sprint. Fancy Dancer is the each-way alternative, chiefly because his Topspeed figure gives him a very real chance if things drop right from stall 2. Happier is the obvious danger on price and draw, but he looks short enough given his recent efforts.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sixcor | 11/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Bust A Moon | 25/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Captain Kinsella | 9/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Fancy Dancer | 7/2 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Happier | 13/8 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 8/5 | 7/4 (Betfair) |
| Poetic Jack | 6/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
Wolverhampton Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maris Angel | 9 | 6 | 66.67% | 77.78% |
| King Of Chaos | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 100% |
| Lexington Express | 4 | 2 | 50% | 75% |
| Gunfighter | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Sixcor | 4 | 1 | 25% | 25% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conor Whiteley | 15 | 3 | 20% | 53.33% |
| Edward Greatrex | 382 | 56 | 14.66% | 34.03% |
| Oliver Stammers | 163 | 23 | 14.11% | 27.61% |
| Daniel Muscutt | 873 | 123 | 14.09% | 36.08% |
| Silvestre De Sousa | 154 | 21 | 13.64% | 33.12% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Wolverhampton:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fionn McSharry | 25 | 8 | 32% | 48% |
| John & Thady Gosden | 137 | 35 | 25.55% | 50.36% |
| Roger Varian | 444 | 112 | 25.23% | 57.43% |
| Simon & Ed Crisford | 229 | 49 | 21.4% | 46.72% |
| James Horton | 53 | 11 | 20.75% | 37.74% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Wolverhampton racing tips for Friday 31st July 2026. We’ve covered all 7 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Wolverhampton today?
The first race at Wolverhampton on Friday 31st July 2026 goes off at 14:00, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Wolverhampton today?
The going at Wolverhampton is reported as Standard (Tapeta).
How many races are at Wolverhampton today?
There are 7 races on the card at Wolverhampton today, running from 14:00 through to 17:25.
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Bet only what you can afford to lose. Set deposit limits, never chase losses, and take regular breaks. Gambling should be entertainment, not income.
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