Our Wolverhampton racing tips cover all 9 races on the card today, Monday 21st September 2026. The action gets underway at 16:00 and runs through to 20:12, with going reported as Standard (Tapeta).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Espanita boasts a 50% strike rate from 4 runs at the track, Jack Callan has been in fine form here with 12 wins from 73 rides, Craig Benton’s yard sends out runners with a 23.08% 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 | 22 | 9 | 40.91% | 81.82% |
| Lee Sobot | Yorkshire Evening Post | 23 | 9 | 39.13% | 91.3% |
| The Brigadier | punterslounge.com | 35 | 13 | 37.14% | 77.14% |
16:00 – attheraces.com/marketmovers Apprentice Handicap
Race Details: 1m 1f | Class 6 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This is a very ordinary Class 6, but that does not make it easy. The Anthony Gover arrives on the back of a deserved win and is the obvious one now that he has found his level, though a wide draw asks a question. Look Back Smiling has been knocking on the door in similar company and sets a reliable standard, while John Harrison keeps threatening to win one of these without quite getting his head in front. Gifts Differing also comes into it from a good low draw after a better latest run. In truth, there is not much depth here and a few of these look thoroughly exposed, so the race may come down to who gets the cleanest trip rather than anything especially dramatic on the figures.
Top Selections
1. The Anthony Gover – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Cian Horgan | Trainer: Dr Richard Newland | Form: 646321 | Rating: 69 | Topspeed: 52
He is the one with the clearest upward curve in the field. That sequence of 646321 tells its own story, with the latest run showing he can finish the job after a string of solid efforts, and a mark of 69 still looks manageable in this grade. The outside berth in 11 is not ideal around here, but this is not a deep race and he has more momentum than most of them. Cian Horgan rides plenty of these apprentice handicaps well enough, and if The Anthony Gover settles early, he should prove hard to keep out of the frame and harder still to beat. At 2/1, he is short enough but still the most likely winner. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. John Harrison – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Matthew Lloyd Slater | Trainer: Alan King | Form: 2-4333 | Rating: 65 | Topspeed: 45
There is a nagging suspicion that he is becoming expensive to follow, but this does look a fair opening for him to go close again. Three straight thirds after earlier placed form shows he is holding his level, and off 65 he is weighted to be competitive if getting any sort of cover from stall 12. Alan King does not tilt at these races for the fun of it, and this three-year-old has at least been running with more consistency than many of these exposed older handicappers. At 7/1, he makes more appeal as an each-way punt than a win proposition, but he has enough solid recent form to think he will be thereabouts again. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
The Anthony Gover is the straight win play because he is the one arriving here in form and with fewer holes in his profile than most. For an each-way alternative, John Harrison makes obvious appeal given his consistent placed efforts and the four-place terms. The main dangers are Look Back Smiling, who is reliable at this level, and Gifts Differing from a handy low draw.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Team | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Chesneys Charm | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Volto Di Medusa | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Look Back Smiling | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| The Anthony Gover | 2/1 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 15/8 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Boy Named Sioux | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Harbour Vision | 28/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| John Harrison | 7/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Gifts Differing | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Venturing | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Lady Delila | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
16:35 – Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap
Race Details: 2m | Class 5 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This is only a five-runner handicap but it is not quite the penalty kick the market suggests, with the unexposed 4yo Jack Langley taking on a couple of solid enough stayers in Kingdom Of Stars and Last Trump. The former arrives on the back of a fair fourth and has been admirably consistent for much of the season, while Kingdom Of Stars shaped as though this sort of test still suits when third last time. Fiefdom is interesting stepping into deeper staying waters and gets Luke Morris, but he still has a bit to prove at the trip. In a race lacking depth, it may simply come down to which horse settles best and sees out the 2m strongest in the straight.
Top Selections
1. Jack Langley – 15/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Callan | Trainer: Charlie Clover | Form: 631224 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed:
Jack Langley is the percentage call in a race where there are not many hiding places. His recent figures read well for this level, with that 631224 sequence suggesting he has found his groove as a staying handicapper, and his mark of 75 does not look beyond him at all. He is not thrown in, but he is reliable, arrives in better nick than most and has the inside draw in a tactical five-runner affair. At 15/8 he is hardly a secret, yet he still makes the most appeal because he brings the steadiest profile and looks the one most likely to run his race from flagfall to line. Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a race of this size: Jack Langley is the win bet and there is no each-way angle worth forcing with only five runners. Kingdom Of Stars looks the obvious danger if building on his latest third, while Last Trump has enough ability to threaten if he stays this trip strongly. Still, the safest play is to side with the solid one.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingdom Of Stars | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 11/4 (Betfair) |
| Jack Langley | 15/8 | 7/4 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 (Bet365) |
| Fiefdom | 7/2 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Last Trump | 10/3 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Notable Charm | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
17:07 – Download The At The Races App Nursery Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 6 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary nursery rather than a deep one, and that usually makes recent, solid handicap form the place to start. Chianti arrives on the back of a close second and has been knocking on the door, while Calef has the highest mark in the field and has been contesting stronger races without quite getting his head in front. Lady Of Hay is another with obvious claims from stall 1 if she can sharpen up for this sharper 5f. There are a few lurkers at bigger prices, though, notably Last Dandelion dropping into a weak race off a handy weight. In a race where several have had plenty of chances already, I’d rather side with the runners bringing the most reliable recent sprint form to the table.
Top Selections
1. Chianti – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Luke Morris | Trainer: Archie Watson | Form: 54332 | Rating: 69 | Topspeed: 59
Chianti is the percentage call. He’s been edging towards a first win, and that latest second reads well enough in the context of this modest Class 6, especially as his recent profile is much steadier than most of these. A mark of 69 doesn’t look beyond him, and his Topspeed figure of 59 is among the better numbers on offer here. Archie Watson’s juveniles are often well drilled for this sort of test and Luke Morris is the right man for a no-nonsense 5f on Tapeta. At 11/4 he isn’t a gift, but he does look the one with the fewest holes. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Last Dandelion – 11/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Marco Ghiani | Trainer: Stuart Williams | Form: 045320 | Rating: 73 | Topspeed: 42
Last Dandelion is not obviously straightforward, but this is the sort of race where an each-way swing at a double-figure price makes plenty of sense. The standout effort in the recent line is that third two starts ago, and although he disappointed last time, this is easier than some of the company he has been keeping. He gets in here with just 129lb despite a rating of 73, and that makes him interesting if he breaks on terms from stall 10. Stuart Williams knows the time of day with sprinters around here, and Marco Ghiani is a positive booking. At 11/1, he looks the value alternative to the principals. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Chianti is the solid win play in a race lacking depth, with his recent second giving him the strongest straightforward form case. For an each-way punt, Last Dandelion makes more appeal than most at the prices in an 11-runner field with three places on offer. Calef and Lady Of Hay are the obvious dangers if either can find a bit more at the finish.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Of Hay | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| El Lambo | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Tree Wizard | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Calef | 3/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 3/1 | 7/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Chianti | 11/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Mrs Mole | 17/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Last Dandelion | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Time And Effort | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Lola | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Alpha Legend | 16/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
17:42 – Free Tips On attheraces.com EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Band D) (EBF Qualifier) (GBB Race)
Race Details: 7f | Class 4 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a fairly informative restricted maiden for the grade, with the market understandably centred on those who have already shown something solid. Reichenbach Falls, Pigeon Pete and Aljoon bring the clearest form to the table, and all three have run to a level that ought to put them right in the argument again. Reichenbach Falls sets the standard on a 74 rating after making the frame on debut, while Pigeon Pete also shaped like a winner waiting to happen when runner-up first time out. Aljoon has the benefit of experience and is entitled to keep progressing. Behind them, the newcomers such as Beningbrough Hall and Al Wasl Spirit add some intrigue, but this doesn’t look a weak maiden and they may need to be useful straight away.
Top Selections
1. Reichenbach Falls – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Marco Ghiani | Trainer: Stuart Williams | Form: 3 | Rating: 74 | Topspeed: 38
He makes the most appeal. A debut third is often the right sort of starting point in a race like this, and the fact he already owns the top rating in the field matters in a restricted maiden where plenty still have something to prove. Stuart Williams can ready one well enough for this surface and 7f around Wolverhampton should suit a colt who has already shown a bit of professionalism. The market has him prominent at 11/4, which is no giveaway, but it still looks a fair enough price if he takes the normal step forward from first to second start. He’s the one they all have to beat. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Beningbrough Hall – 17/2 with Betfair
Jockey: Callum Shepherd | Trainer: David Simcock | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
Of the less exposed runners, he’s the one that makes most each-way sense. David Simcock is not a trainer to ignore in this sort of 2yo maiden, and stall 1 could be a help if Callum Shepherd can hold a handy position rather than get shuffled back. In a race where the obvious trio dominate the betting, 17/2 gives you a bit more room for manoeuvre on a newcomer from a yard perfectly capable of landing a contest like this first time. He doesn’t need to be a star to make the frame, and if the market principals fail to progress as expected, he could easily be the one picking up the pieces. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Reichenbach Falls is the win play, as he brings the strongest achieved form and looks the most solid option in a race where that counts for plenty. Beningbrough Hall is the each-way punt at a more workable price, especially with three places on offer. The obvious dangers are Pigeon Pete and Aljoon, both of whom have already shown enough to win an ordinary maiden.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aljoon | 11/4 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Al Wasl Spirit | 13/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Bal Harbour | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Beningbrough Hall | 15/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Betfair) |
| Cruzcampo Cai | 200/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 (Bet365) |
| Nil Satis Supreme | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Pigeon Pete | 5/2 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 15/8 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Reichenbach Falls | 11/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Solar Mission | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Tidal Force | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Tom Thumb | 200/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 (Bet365) |
| Reviens Demain | 66/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey Ross | Pigeon Pete |
18:12 – Race & Rest – Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Handicap (Div I)
Race Details: 7f | Class 6 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This is a pretty ordinary Class 6, but that doesn’t make it straightforward. A few arrive with something to recommend them, headed by last-time-out winner Cuban Fiesta, who is well housed in stall 1 and comes here after finally cashing in on a workable mark. Joud is less exposed than most and could easily have more to offer now tackling handicaps in a race lacking depth, while Barry The Worm has the right sort of profile if you’re forgiving of a few underwhelming efforts. Maury has the best Topspeed figure in the field but comes from the car park in stall 10, and Tortola has become expensive to follow. In truth, this looks a race where a decent draw, track position and a bit of nerve from the saddle could decide plenty.
Top Selections
1. Joud – 4/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Cian Horgan | Trainer: Edward Bethell | Form: 3-45 | Rating: 54 | Topspeed: 48
Joud is the one I want on side because she’s the runner with a bit of untapped potential in a race full of exposed handicappers. Those three runs in novice company were perfectly respectable, and an opening mark of 54 could underestimate her if she settles and sees out this 7f strongly. Edward Bethell’s horses are rarely thrown in blind, and Cian Horgan takes over on one who doesn’t need to find masses to land a race of this nature. At 4/1, she makes more appeal than some shorter-priced rivals because there’s every chance handicap company brings about improvement. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Cuban Fiesta – 7/2 with Betfair
Jockey: Jack Dace | Trainer: Gihan Arnolda | Form: 6-0271 | Rating: 68 | Topspeed: 57
Cuban Fiesta is hardly a hidden gem, but she does bring the best recent piece of form after getting the job done last time and she’s drawn exactly where you’d want to be over this trip at Wolverhampton. That inside berth should allow Jack Dace to hold a handy position without wasting ground, and in a race where several rivals can find trouble for themselves, that matters. The slight concern is whether the handicapper now has her measure off 68, but this is not a deep contest and she has the current wellbeing that some of these simply don’t. At 7/2, she looks a solid each-way play rather than an adventurous one.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Joud is the win play because she’s the likely improver and could easily be better than a mark of 54 in this grade. Cuban Fiesta is the sensible each-way option from stall 1, arriving in form and likely to get the run of the race. The main dangers are Maury, if overcoming a wide draw, and Barry The Worm, who has become a little more interesting at the prices.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faster Bee | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Baggie Boy | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Cuban Fiesta | 3/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Betfair) |
| Tortola | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Joud | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Barry The Worm | 9/2 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Maury | 5/1 | 10/3 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Horus | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Captain Kinsella | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| My Prerogative | 12/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
18:42 – Race & Rest – Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Handicap (Div II)
Race Details: 7f | Class 6 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
Not a deep Class 6 by any means, but it does revolve around one fairly obvious one. Distillation brings the standout recent form, the best rating in the field and a solid all-weather profile for this level, so he is going to take plenty of stopping from stall 4. The opposition is largely made up of exposed handicap types, with Bungle Bay and Rain Cap the two most credible threats if the favourite underperforms. Based has gone a bit the wrong way since winning form earlier in the year, while Golden Harvest is more interesting than his price suggests after a better latest effort. It is not the strongest contest on the card, but there is a clear pecking order and the race should be decided by whether Distillation runs to his mark again.
Top Selections
1. Distillation – 7/4 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Rose Dawes | Trainer: Mark Usher | Form: 241562 | Rating: 68 | Topspeed: 62
He is the one with the least convincing to do. That recent sequence reads well in the context of a race like this, and the latest second suggests he is still knocking firmly on the door rather than going over the top. A mark of 68 gives him a clear edge on the figures, and his Topspeed number is also comfortably the best on offer here. Rose Dawes knows the horse and this looks a very workable set-up from a good middle draw over 7f at Wolverhampton. At 7/4 he is no giveaway, but in a weakish Class 6 he is hard to oppose and looks the most likely winner. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Bungle Bay – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Joe Leavy | Trainer: James Evans | Form: 058224 | Rating: 63 | Topspeed: 53
If you want something against the favourite at a sensible each-way price, Bungle Bay makes more appeal than most. He is a 7-year-old, so there are no secrets, but his recent run of 2-2-4 says he is in the sort of nick to make the frame again. He is drawn well in 3, sits only 5lb lower than Distillation on official figures, and he has been running with enough consistency to think this race will set up for him if they go a fair pace. Joe Leavy takes over for James Evans and 15/2 looks fair rather than flashy for a horse with solid place credentials. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Distillation is the win bet because he has the strongest form, the best mark in the race and fewer questions to answer than anything else. For an each-way punt, Bungle Bay looks the value at 15/2 given his recent consistency and good draw. Rain Cap is the obvious danger if reproducing one of his better efforts, while Golden Harvest is not hopeless at a big price.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Based | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Jackson Street | 11/1 | 7/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 13/2 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Bungle Bay | 15/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Distillation | 11/8 | 6/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 6/4 | 7/4 (Paddy Power) |
| Golden Harvest | 18/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Rain Cap | 9/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Ndoto | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Spruces Due | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Royal Justice | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Nautical Sky | 12/1 | 11/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Duke | Distillation |
19:12 – Follow @attheraces On X Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 5 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a fairly workable Wolverhampton handicap rather than a deep one, and the market may have it about right with the progressive 3yo Espanita heading the lists after two wins in her last three starts. She’s clearly the one they all have to beat off 72, but she’s not getting much in hand from some battle-hardened older rivals. American State has been knocking on the door and should get a good stalking trip from stall 3, while The Hare Rail has been running well enough in this grade to think another big run is coming. There are a few with questions to answer, notably Moon Beginnings and Drumstick, so this feels more about who gets the run of the race than raw class. Tricky enough, but not impossible.
Top Selections
1. Espanita – 10/3 with Betfair
Jockey: Callum Shepherd | Trainer: Charlie Johnston | Form: 961631 | Rating: 72 | Topspeed: 56
She’s the obvious starting point and, to be fair, for good reason. Two wins from her last three starts tell their own story, and the latest success confirmed she’s thriving rather than merely well placed. A mark of 72 still looks manageable for a 3yo going the right way, and Charlie Johnston’s runners tend to know their job in these busy all-weather handicaps. Callum Shepherd is a positive booking for a filly who should be able to sit handy and keep out of trouble from stall 6. At 10/3 she isn’t exactly hidden from the market, but she still looks the one with the most upside in the field. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. American State – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Daniel Muscutt | Trainer: Ivan Furtado | Form: 006424 | Rating: 76 | Topspeed: 42
He’s become a little expensive to follow for win purposes, but this is the type of race where his consistency can pay each-way dividends. The recent form figures of 6424 show he’s holding his level well, and a draw in 3 is a definite plus around here if Daniel Muscutt can secure a smooth position early. He’s got to concede weight all round, which is the obvious concern, but he’s also one of the more solid yardsticks in the race and doesn’t need to improve to hit the frame again. Available at 4/1, he makes more appeal as an each-way play than an outright win bet against a progressive younger rival. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Espanita is the win bet because she arrives as the progressive one and may still be ahead of the assessor. For an each-way punt, American State makes plenty of sense given his reliable recent profile and handy draw. The main danger is The Hare Rail, who is well enough treated if getting the breaks from stall 2.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American State | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Drumstick | 15/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Betfair) |
| The Hare Rail | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Highland Olly | 8/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Rua Mor | 10/1 | 17/2 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 9/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Moon Beginnings | 9/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Three No Trumps | 7/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Espanita | 11/4 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 (Betfair) |
| Lili Marleen | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
| Meritocratic | 20/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
19:42 – Book Now At wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Handicap
Race Details: 1m 4f | Class 6 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
Satyress arrives chasing a five-timer and, on bare recent form, she is the one they all have to beat in a modest staying handicap. That said, this is not a race lacking depth entirely, with Highland Harvey bringing a solid string of placed efforts, Arlecchino’s Rex coming here off a win, and Lawmans Blis as the battle-hardened old boy who rarely goes down without a fight. Make It Up is another with enough handicapping scope to get involved if seeing out the trip strongly. A few of the others look badly out of sorts, so this may boil down to whether Satyress can keep progressing now higher in the weights. She is hard to oppose, but in a 12-runner Class 6, there is still room to play each-way against the favourite.
Top Selections
1. Satyress – 4/5 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean D Bowen | Trainer: Harriet Bethell | Form: -41111 | Rating: 68 | Topspeed: 33
Four straight wins usually tell their own story at this level, and Satyress looks like a mare who has simply found her groove. She is up to a mark of 68 now, so life is obviously getting tougher, but this is still only a Class 6 and there are no lurking well-handicapped terrors in here. The form figures are rock-solid, and while she is short enough at 4/5, it is easy to see why. Harriet Bethell’s runner is thriving, Sean D Bowen keeps the ride, and if she handles this surface as well as her recent profile suggests, she should take plenty of stopping again. Bet: WIN
2. Highland Harvey – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Dace | Trainer: Gihan Arnolda | Form: 133323 | Rating: 66 | Topspeed: 60
Highland Harvey is the obvious each-way alternative because he keeps running his race and has the figures to be competitive again. His recent form reads well for this grade, with three seconds and a third in his last four starts, and a Topspeed of 60 says he has enough raw ability for a race like this. He does not look especially well treated, but nor does he need a dramatic step forward to hit the frame. From stall 5 he should get a reasonable position, and at 6/1 with four places on offer he makes more appeal as a percentage play than some of the more speculative types around him in the market. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Satyress is the win bet because the progressive profile is impossible to ignore and this is not a deep race. For an each-way punt, Highland Harvey looks the sensible play given his consistency and solid speed figures. The main danger is Lawmans Blis, who is reliable enough to nick a place again, while Arlecchino’s Rex is respected after last time’s win.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satyress | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 (Bet365) |
| Lawmans Blis | 7/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Betfair) |
| Highland Harvey | 6/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Implied Volatility | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Grey Sands | 20/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Baron Wagstaff | 33/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Forever Perfect | 22/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Late Claim | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
| Keeper Of Secrets | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Make It Up | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The North | It’s A Love Thing |
| Spotlight | Satyress |
20:12 – Follow @attheraces On Instagram Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 6 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This is a busy little Class 6 sprint to close the card and it doesn’t look a race loaded with hidden quality, but it is competitive enough if you can latch onto the right bit of recent form. Trust Sergei arrives off a win and is obvious, while Just Jump has the talent to go close if you can forgive those ugly recent letters in the form line. Far Too Fizzy has been knocking on the door in similar company and makes plenty of appeal from a good draw, while Midnight Call and Daytona Lady are capable of getting involved if things fall right. With 13 declared, pace, draw and luck in running will matter, so this feels more like a punting puzzle than a penalty kick.
Top Selections
1. Far Too Fizzy – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Daniel Muscutt | Trainer: David Loughnane | Form: 540235 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 62
Far Too Fizzy looks the solid one in a race where a few of these come with caveats. His recent figures suggest he’s been holding his form well without quite getting his head in front, and that sort of consistency can be worth plenty in a weakish Class 6. Drawn in 4, he should have every chance to sit handy without wasting ground, and Daniel Muscutt is the kind of rider you want in a rough six-furlong handicap round here. Available at 5/1, he makes more appeal than some of the shorter ones because there are fewer questions to answer. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Midnight Call – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Gina Mangan | Trainer: Tony Carroll | Form: 514102 | Rating: 73 | Topspeed: 66
Midnight Call is not ideally berthed in 13, but there’s enough recent substance in that form line to think she can still outrun the price. A win and two placed efforts in her last four starts tell you she’s arriving in good nick, and she was bang there again last time. Tony Carroll runs a couple here, but this one looks the more interesting at the prices, especially with a topspeed figure of 66 that stacks up well enough in this company. If Gina Mangan can get her into a sensible early position, 15/2 is fair compensation for the draw risk. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Far Too Fizzy is the percentage call for the win bet: reliable recent form, decent draw and no need to stretch the imagination. Midnight Call is the each-way play in a race with four places on offer, as she’s in form and priced to absorb the wide stall. The obvious danger is Trust Sergei after his latest win, while Just Jump is dangerous if bouncing back cleanly.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midnight Call | 15/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Daytona Lady | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 11/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| The Caribbean | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| March Of Time | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Just Jump | 4/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Bomb Squad | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Go Lockers Go | 25/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Far Too Fizzy | 5/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Trust Sergei | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Cosmic Clarets | 28/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
| Nzuri | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Portacloy | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Guardian | Far Too Fizzy |
Wolverhampton Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espanita | 4 | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Midnight Call | 13 | 6 | 46.15% | 53.85% |
| The Anthony Gover | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Bungle Bay | 26 | 8 | 30.77% | 53.85% |
| Trust Sergei | 11 | 3 | 27.27% | 45.45% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Callan | 73 | 12 | 16.44% | 34.25% |
| Robert Havlin | 811 | 131 | 16.15% | 38.59% |
| Rose Dawes | 46 | 7 | 15.22% | 34.78% |
| Jason Watson | 410 | 62 | 15.12% | 37.32% |
| Daniel Muscutt | 888 | 124 | 13.96% | 36.26% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Wolverhampton:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Benton | 13 | 3 | 23.08% | 53.85% |
| Edward Smyth-Osbourne | 20 | 4 | 20% | 40% |
| James Owen | 264 | 52 | 19.7% | 41.67% |
| Hugo Palmer | 414 | 79 | 19.08% | 42.51% |
| Nick Littmoden | 27 | 5 | 18.52% | 37.04% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Wolverhampton racing tips for Monday 21st September 2026. We’ve covered all 9 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 21st September 2026 goes off at 16:00, with 9 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 9 races on the card at Wolverhampton today, running from 16:00 through to 20:12.
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