Our Wolverhampton racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Monday 17th August 2026. The action gets underway at 17:10 and runs through to 20:10, with going reported as Standard (Tapeta).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Espanita boasts a 66.67% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Jack Callan has been in fine form here with 12 wins from 67 rides, Owen Burrows’s yard sends out runners with a 19.23% 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 | 21 | 9 | 42.86% | 80.95% |
| Lee Sobot | Yorkshire Evening Post | 23 | 9 | 39.13% | 91.3% |
| Whistler | Sunday Telegraph | 16 | 6 | 37.5% | 75% |
17:10 – Cavani Style & Speed Fillies’ Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 5 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a competitive enough fillies’ handicap without being a deep one, and there are a few arriving with solid recent form. So Sassy has the obvious profile after getting her head back in front last time and James Fanshawe’s mare is rightly near the head of the market, but she does have to concede weight all round. The 3yos get plenty in return and that makes Celtic Arrow, Espanita and Hamaleel interesting in different ways, while Amelia’s Joy is another who has been running her race consistently. Draws 1 to 5 could be handy over this 7f on Tapeta, and in a race lacking a standout, I suspect the balance between current sharpness and a workable mark will decide it. Tricky enough, but not impossible to solve.
Top Selections
1. Celtic Arrow – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Ryan Sexton | Trainer: Julie Camacho | Form: 34225 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed: 55
She’s the one I want on side. Celtic Arrow has been admirably consistent, and although the bare form string says she hasn’t won yet, those repeated placed efforts suggest she’s knocking loudly at the door. A mark of 80 asks a question, but she gets in here with just 9st 5lb and has a sensible middle draw in five. This doesn’t look a brutal Class 5 by any means, and a reliable 3yo against older fillies can be the right angle in August handicaps like this. At 13/2, she’s priced more on promise than achievement, but that still looks fair given how solid her profile is. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Espanita – 8/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Oliver Stammers | Trainer: Charlie Johnston | Form: 658961 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 58
Espanita makes plenty of each-way appeal after finally cashing in on a slipping mark last time. That win came after a few underwhelming efforts, so you do need to decide whether it was the start of something or just a good day, but the upside is obvious enough from stall 1 if she can hold a handy position. Charlie Johnston’s runners are often straightforward when things click and this filly still has the scope to do better than exposed older rivals at the trip. The 8/1 on offer looks a perfectly reasonable each-way punt in a 10-runner race where there isn’t much between several of them. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Celtic Arrow is the win play in a race where consistency may count for plenty. For those looking to play a bit safer, Espanita appeals as the each-way option from a good draw after her latest success. So Sassy is the obvious danger under top weight, while Amelia’s Joy also has the recent form to get involved if this sets up kindly.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| So Sassy | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 9/4 | 3/1 (Betfair) |
| Dream Illusion | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Hamaleel | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Espanita | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Celtic Arrow | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Redredrobin | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| South Coast Star | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Chris Wright | Redredrobin |
| Rockavon | So Sassy |
17:40 – Race And Rest – Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Restricted Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (Band D) (GBB Race)
Race Details: 7f | Class 4 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary restricted maiden rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably latched on to the few with solid juvenile form in the book. Forest Berry sets the standard on ratings after a string of consistent efforts, while Halcon appeals as the one with the most immediate upside after shaping well on debut. Pon Pon Dalia should know more for her introduction and is another with a right to step forward, but she does need to find a bit. Several others, including Eagle Storm and Theft, can improve from low-key first runs, though they arrive with more to prove. In truth, this feels like a race where experience and professionalism over this 7f are likely to count for plenty.
Top Selections
1. Halcon – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Kirrane | Trainer: Tim Easterby | Form: 3 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed:
Halcon is the one I want to be with. A debut third is often the best piece of form in races like this because there is still plenty of improvement to come, and she already matches the best of these on a 75 rating. Tim Easterby’s filly doesn’t have the exposed look of Forest Berry and may simply have more upside now stepping forward from run one to run two. The 7f should hold no fears and, in a field lacking depth, she makes plenty of appeal at 9/4 with Bet365. If she breaks on terms and learns from that first experience, she should take a lot of beating. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Forest Berry – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Luke Morris | Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt | Form: 72424 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 40
Forest Berry is the safe option and very easy to see hitting the frame again. She has run to a consistent level, her mark of 75 is right there at the top of this field, and that Topspeed figure of 40 is the best on offer. The slight concern is obvious: she’s had chances and might be vulnerable to a less exposed rival, which is why I’d rather side with her each-way than as the main win play. Still, Sir Mark Prescott’s filly brings the strongest body of evidence and Luke Morris is well suited to these Tapeta tests. At 11/4 with Bet365, she looks a solid each-way punt rather than a standout win bet. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Halcon is the win bet on the basis that her debut third leaves room for the biggest leap forward. Forest Berry is the sensible each-way play because she keeps running her race and sets a reliable standard. Pon Pon Dalia is the obvious danger if improving from her first outing, while Eagle Storm is another who could take a step forward second time up.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Horizon | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Eagle Storm | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 13/2 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Forest Berry | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Halcon | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Heavenly Parole | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Pon Pon Dalia | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Steamy Wonder | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Theft | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Velma Dinkley | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 25/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
18:10 – Cavani Sprint In Style Nursery Handicap (Div I)
Race Details: 6f | Class 5 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a pretty workable nursery rather than a deep one, and a few of these arrive with the right profile to take a step forward now handicapping kicks in. Green Titan and Wondervision head the market on the strength of solid early maiden form, while Sydney Grace already knows how to get her head in front after a last-time-out win. Nascent Star is interesting dropped into this grade off a mark of 82, especially with the best Topspeed figure in the field, but he does have to give weight away. Margaret’s Pearl has the highest weight and widest draw to contend with, so life is not made easy. In a race where improvement matters more than exposed form, the low-drawn runners could have a definite edge round here.
Top Selections
1. Green Titan – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Callan | Trainer: George Boughey | Form: 026 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed:
Green Titan looks the one to side with now switched into nursery company. His second run, when finishing runner-up, reads well enough for a race of this nature and the latest sixth can be forgiven a little if you take the view that he has simply been learning his job in stronger company than this. A mark of 78 looks fair rather than harsh, and stall 1 is a major plus over this sharp 6f at Wolverhampton. Boughey’s juveniles are usually well placed when they go handicapping, and at 3/1 he makes plenty of appeal as the likeliest improver in the field. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Nascent Star – 9/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Robert Havlin | Trainer: Hugo Palmer | Form: 4402 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 76
Nascent Star is the each-way play because he brings the strongest figure on Topspeed and arguably the most solid recent piece of form after finishing second last time. He has been knocking on the door without quite getting there, but this sort of nursery should be within range if he can reproduce that latest effort from stall 3. The slight concern is obvious enough: he is asked to concede weight all round off an 82 mark, which leaves little room for error. Even so, 9/1 feels bigger than it should be for a colt with his profile, and he looks tailor-made for an each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Green Titan is the win play from a plum inside draw and looks the type to improve for nurseries. Nascent Star is the sensible each-way option at the bigger price given his recent second and clear Topspeed edge. The obvious dangers are Wondervision, who has done little wrong in two starts, and Sydney Grace, whose winning form means she cannot be dismissed lightly.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menhaal | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Sydney Grace | 4/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Wondervision | 10/3 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Green Titan | 3/1 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Horndean | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Royal Titan | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Nascent Star | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Betfair) |
| Lola | 33/1 | 28/1 | 30/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Sable Island | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| sportinglife.com | Horndean |
| Brian Flanagan | Sydney Grace |
| Newmarket | Sydney Grace |
18:40 – Cavani Sprint In Style Nursery Handicap (Div II)
Race Details: 6f | Class 5 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a proper nursery rather than a gimme, with a few of these arriving from different angles and plenty of scope for improvement. Sea Palace sets the standard on bare potential after two solid placed efforts, but opening a handicap mark of 71 doesn’t scream lenient in a race where Cailin Aine and Invincible Isaac have already shown they can operate off higher figures. Rex Regum also comes into it after shaping better than his form figures once suggested, while Angel Ang is another with enough ability to make the market think. The draw could matter over this sharp 6f, and with several lightly raced two-year-olds still learning on the job, this feels more like a tricky puzzle than a race to get carried away in.
Top Selections
1. Invincible Isaac – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa | Trainer: Lemos De Souza | Form: 049561 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 73
He makes plenty of appeal at the weights despite carrying a lofty mark for the grade, because that latest win suggested things are beginning to click. The standout number in this field is that 73 Topspeed figure, and in a race where plenty are promising rather than proven, that matters. Drawn in stall 2, he should get a handy position, and Silvestre De Sousa is exactly the sort you want aboard in these sharp Wolverhampton sprints. At 6/1, he looks a fair bit more interesting than some shorter-priced rivals who still have questions to answer in handicap company. He holds strong claims if backing up that last run.
Bet: WIN
2. Rex Regum – 4/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Clifford Lee | Trainer: Tom Clover | Form: 983 | Rating: 74 | Topspeed:
Rex Regum is the each-way angle in a race where consistency may count for plenty. His form has moved the right way with each start, and that latest third hinted he’s ready to do better now switched into nursery company off 74. He doesn’t look overburdened on that mark, stall 5 is perfectly workable, and Tom Clover’s juveniles often sharpen up once getting a clearer assignment like this. The 4/1 isn’t massive for an each-way play, but in a 10-runner race with three places it still makes sense because he looks one of the more solid options to run his race. He’s a progressive sort rather than an exposed one.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Invincible Isaac is the win play, chiefly because he brings the best recent speed figure and arrives off a victory that suggests he may still be ahead of the assessor. Rex Regum is the safer each-way punt with his profile still trending upwards. Sea Palace is the obvious danger if the opening mark proves generous, while Cailin Aine is respected from the inside draw.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Ang | 11/1 | 10/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Sea Palace | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Cailin Aine | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 7/2 | 9/2 (Betfair) |
| Rex Regum | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 3/1 | 4/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Greek Street | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Invincible Isaac | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Seed Ya Later | 11/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 9/2 | 13/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Unbeatable Fame | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Trust Yourself | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| West Country | Angel Ang |
| The Brigadier | Rex Regum |
19:10 – Follow @AtTheRaces On X Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 5 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a proper Wolverhampton sprint handicap rather than a race full of lurking improvers, and that usually means recent all-weather form is the place to start. Style King brings the most persuasive profile after finishing 3-1-2 on his last three starts and he looks the solid one in a field where several have been taking turns to disappoint. Maharajas Express arrives off a win and is an obvious player despite a wide draw, while Travel Agent and Tiger Tulip are capable if bouncing back. Dicko The Legend has the rating to be involved but does not look especially well treated, and plenty of the others are either exposed or need to arrest a slide. Competitive enough for a Class 5, but not impossible to solve.
Top Selections
1. Style King – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa | Trainer: Chris Dwyer | Form: 685312 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 72
Style King is the one I want on side. His recent figures tell a straightforward story of a horse in form, and the latest second suggests he is still holding his edge rather than levelling off. An official mark of 82 asks a question, but not an impossible one, and a handy middle draw should allow Silvestre De Sousa to get him into a good stalking position over this sharp 6f. In a race lacking depth, he is the runner arriving with the fewest doubts around him. At 3/1 he is no giveaway, but he is still the most likely winner and hard to oppose.
Bet: WIN
2. Hectic – 17/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Jason Watson | Trainer: Liam Bailey | Form: 440753 | Rating: 69 | Topspeed: 70
For an each-way play, Hectic makes more appeal than some of the shorter ones. He is not obviously well ahead of the assessor, but that latest third was one of his better efforts for a while and it came off a mark that gives him room to be competitive again in this grade. Jason Watson is a positive booking for a horse who can need delivering at the right time, and his Topspeed figure stacks up respectably against several of these. He does not have the sexy profile of the favourite, but at 17/2 he looks the value each-way punt in a race where plenty have holes in their cases.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Style King is the win play because he is the one bringing the clearest recent form and the strongest overall claims. Hectic is the each-way alternative at a better price, with his latest run suggesting he can get involved again. Maharajas Express is the obvious danger after winning last time, while Dicko The Legend has enough ability to make the frame if things fall right.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keldeo | 11/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Travel Agent | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Tiger Tulip | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Maharajas Express | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Bill Plumb | 25/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Hectic | 17/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Dicko The Legend | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 7/2 | 11/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Style King | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| In The City | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Blue Force | 33/1 | 30/1 | 30/1 | 28/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Guardian | Style King |
| Rob Wright | Style King |
19:40 – Book Hotel And Conferencing At Wolverhampton Classified Stakes
Race Details: 5f | Class 6 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This is exactly the sort of Wolverhampton 5f classified where you can make a case for several and fully trust none of them. Most arrive with patchy recent form, but the bare figures say Megaphone, Rajeteriat and Mister McGregor have the strongest pieces of ability in the book, while Alafdhal is the solid, battle-hardened type who usually gives himself some sort of chance. Jungle Dance is another with enough old form to get involved if reviving after a quiet reappearance. Draw and early pace will matter as ever over the minimum trip here, and in a race lacking an obvious improver it may simply come down to which one breaks sharply and handles the pressure best. Tricky, yes, but not impossible.
Top Selections
1. Megaphone – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Kieran O’Neill | Trainer: Scott Dixon | Form: 934095 | Rating: 60 | Topspeed: 49
He is hardly bombproof, but in a race of this nature I want the horse with the best official mark in the field and one of the stronger speed figures to back it up. Megaphone has not been finishing his races especially well of late, yet that 60 rating gives him a clear edge on paper and he has shown enough this year to think a race of this depth is within range. Kieran O’Neill is a positive booking for a sharp 5f and if they can get him travelling from a wide draw, he should be there pitching late. Available at 5/1, he makes most appeal as the percentage call.
Bet: WIN
2. Rajeteriat – 10/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Jack Callan | Trainer: Chris Gordon | Form: 52-307 | Rating: 58 | Topspeed: 53
Rajeteriat looks the value angle. His recent form does not leap off the page, but the standout here is that topspeed figure of 53, the best in the line-up, and that tells you he has the raw pace to be very competitive in a modest classified. The market seems happy enough to overlook him after that latest seventh, but this is not a deep race and a return to something like his better efforts would put him right in the mix. At 10/1 with Paddy Power, he is the one that appeals most as an each-way punt in a contest where plenty have questions to answer.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Megaphone is the win play on class and overall ability, even if he is not one to trust blindly. Rajeteriat is the each-way option at a bigger price because his speed figure gives him a very live chance of hitting the frame. Alafdhal is the obvious danger if running to his usual level, while Jungle Dance would not be a shock if building on his comeback.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alafdhal | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Battle Point | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Jungle Dance | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Megaphone | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Mister McGregor | 17/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Rajeteriat | 8/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 15/2 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| She Went Whoosh | 22/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Our Hero Matty | 14/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Matt Polley | Let’s Go Hugo |
20:10 – Follow @AtTheRaces On Instagram Handicap
Race Details: 1m 4f | Class 5 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a workable rather than deep Class 5, and the three-year-olds could easily have this between them. James Choice sets the standard on the figures and arrives as the solid favourite after a good second, while Prince Of Calypso has been shaping as though this trip will suit and gets in off a handy 79. Pure Moon is another unexposed type in that same age group, though he still has a bit to prove after a below-par latest run. Of the older brigade, Optician is consistent enough and Clansman has the raw speed figure to be interesting if bouncing back, but both may be vulnerable to less exposed legs. Tricky? A little. Strong race? Not especially. It feels more about who has improvement left than proven class.
Top Selections
1. James Choice – 7/4 with Betfair
Jockey: Edward Greatrex | Trainer: Warren Greatrex | Form: 643-62 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 52
He is hardly a hidden one now, but James Choice still makes plenty of appeal. That latest second suggested he is ready to win a race of this nature, and an opening mark of 81 does not look overly harsh for a three-year-old stepping into a modest Class 5. The draw in stall 2 is another plus around here, and he gets in with just 130. Warren Greatrex does not waste too many opportunities with this type and Edward Greatrex knows the horse well enough. At 7/4 he is no giveaway, but he is the one with the clearest profile and the least convincing holes in it. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Optician – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: David Probert | Trainer: Michael Herrington | Form: -40152 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 40
If you want something at a sensible each-way price, Optician looks the play. He is not as open to progress as the younger horses, but he is operating consistently, his recent 2 in the form figures catches the eye, and stall 1 gives David Probert the chance to hold a lovely position throughout. He has to concede weight all round, which is the obvious concern, but in a race where several rivals are still proving themselves at the trip, his reliability counts for plenty. Michael Herrington’s runner may not have masses in hand off 81, yet 7/1 is fair enough for a horse likely to be in the argument late. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
James Choice is the percentage call and the one to back to win, as he brings the strongest recent piece of form in a race lacking depth. For an each-way punt, Optician makes more appeal than some of the shorter unexposed runners because he is consistent and well drawn. Prince Of Calypso is the obvious danger, while Pace Attack is the potential improver if the Prescott angle bites.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optician | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Sigliosa | 20/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Vaguer | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Clansman | NR | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | — | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Serious Look | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Joseph | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Pure Moon | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Prince Of Calypso | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| James Choice | 13/8 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 11/8 | 7/4 (Betfair) |
| Pace Attack | 5/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Choir Boy | 40/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Garry Owen | James Choice |
| Farringdon | Pace Attack |
| Jason Heavey | Prince Of Calypso |
Wolverhampton Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espanita | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 66.67% |
| Ziggy’s Queen | 4 | 2 | 50% | 100% |
| Optician | 12 | 5 | 41.67% | 66.67% |
| Serious Look | 12 | 4 | 33.33% | 58.33% |
| Bill Plumb | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Callan | 67 | 12 | 17.91% | 32.84% |
| Toby Moore | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 50% |
| Robert Havlin | 799 | 131 | 16.4% | 39.17% |
| Daniel Tudhope | 476 | 76 | 15.97% | 42.44% |
| Jason Watson | 407 | 62 | 15.23% | 37.35% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Wolverhampton:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Burrows | 78 | 15 | 19.23% | 43.59% |
| James Tate | 633 | 121 | 19.12% | 47.71% |
| Hugo Palmer | 408 | 78 | 19.12% | 42.89% |
| Sir Mark Prescott Bt | 183 | 34 | 18.58% | 38.8% |
| Warren Greatrex | 27 | 5 | 18.52% | 55.56% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Wolverhampton racing tips for Monday 17th August 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 Monday 17th August 2026 goes off at 17:10, 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 17:10 through to 20:10.
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