Our Wolverhampton racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Tuesday 7th July 2026. The action gets underway at 17:10 and runs through to 20:40, with going reported as Standard (Tapeta).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. R P McMurphy boasts a 50% strike rate from 4 runs at the track, Oisin Murphy has been in fine form here with 135 wins from 599 rides, Kevin & Lauren Frost’s yard sends out runners with a 40% 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 | 19 | 8 | 42.11% | 78.95% |
| Whistler | Sunday Telegraph | 17 | 7 | 41.18% | 76.47% |
| Lee Sobot | Yorkshire Evening Post | 23 | 9 | 39.13% | 91.3% |
17:10 – Free Digital Racecard At raceday-ready.com Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 7f | Class 4 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a fairly informative novice rather than a messy basement-grade affair, with the market concentrating on three obvious players. Rogue Invincible sets the standard on a mark of 89 after finishing second on his return, while Tyrant Gg has shaped like a winner waiting to happen and brings the best Topspeed figure in the field. Asuka is the interesting older horse, already a winner and clearly thought capable of defying a penalty. Behind that trio, the depth looks thin enough, with most of the remainder either badly exposed or needing a huge step forward from limited evidence. The race should be decided by who handles this 7f on Tapeta best and, more importantly, which of the principals has the most improvement still to come. It is not impossible, but it does look top-heavy.
Top Selections
1. Tyrant Gg – 7/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Oisin Murphy | Trainer: Marco Botti | Form: 42 | Rating: 88 | Topspeed: 60
Tyrant Gg makes plenty of appeal in a race where the obvious contenders all have cases, but his profile is the one that most screams imminent success. He improved from debut to finish second last time, and that Topspeed figure of 60 is the best on offer here, which matters in a Wolverhampton novice where a sharp turn of foot can settle things quickly. Oisin Murphy is an eye-catching booking and Botti’s runners in this sort of event are rarely lacking for intent. At 7/4, he is not exactly hidden from the market, but he still looks the solid option if taking another step forward. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Asuka – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: George Boughey | Form: 1/ | Rating: 85 | Topspeed:
Asuka is hardly a wild each-way dart, but in a 10-runner field he makes more appeal for place security than the bigger-priced outsiders, most of whom look up against it on what they have shown. A four-year-old taking on younger rivals in a novice is always worth a second look when already a winner, and George Boughey’s yard knows exactly how to place this type. Billy Loughnane from stall 2 is another positive around here, where track position can be a help over 7f. The penalty asks a question, but at 2/1 he still looks very likely to be in the first three if reproducing that winning level. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Tyrant Gg is the win play, as he has the strongest recent progression angle and the best speed figure in the field. Asuka is the each-way alternative, less about finding a price and more about siding with one of the few runners who looks dependable. Rogue Invincible is the obvious danger and would be no surprise at all if he made this a proper scrap.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asuka | 2/1 | 13/8 | 7/4 | 13/8 | 15/8 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Rua Mor | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Cosmic Bond | 100/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Forever Endless | 40/1 | 30/1 | 30/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Hope And Joy | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 (Bet365) |
| Oddjob | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Rogue Invincible | 6/4 | 11/10 | 6/5 | 11/10 | 11/8 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
| Tyrant Gg | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 (Bet365) |
| Garth Spirit | 100/1 | 125/1 | 125/1 | 125/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 (Betfair) |
| Tago Mago | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
17:40 – Book Hotel & Conferencing At Wolverhampton Classified Stakes
Race Details: 5f | Class 6 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This is hardly a deep Class 6, but it does look fairly straightforward on paper. Havin A Flyer brings the best recent form into it after a string of solid placed efforts and, crucially, has already shown enough early dash to cope with a sharp 5f around here. Fuseboard is the other 3yo with something like upside in a race full of exposed or badly out-of-form rivals, while Baileys Ontherocks is not dismissed if Billy Loughnane can get him travelling from stall 6. The older pair Bishop’s Glory and Chiedozie have had plenty of chances and don’t arrive with much momentum. In truth, this looks a modest contest where current well-being and tactical speed should decide matters more than any hidden class edge.
Top Selections
1. Havin A Flyer – 6/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Oisin Murphy | Trainer: Rebecca Menzies | Form: 8-8433 | Rating: 55 | Topspeed: 48
He is the obvious one, but sometimes the obvious one is simply the right one. Havin A Flyer has been running to a consistent level in better shape than most of these, and that mark of 55 is the highest in the field. Those recent third-place finishes suggest he’s knocking loudly at the door in this grade, and dropping into a classified event against rivals with patchy profiles looks a major plus. Oisin Murphy is an eye-catching booking in a race where sharpness and positioning matter, and from a pure form perspective he’s hard to oppose. At 6/4 he is no giveaway, but he still sets the standard. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Fuseboard – 10/3 with Betfair
Jockey: Joey Haynes | Trainer: Chelsea Banham | Form: 970-64 | Rating: 49 | Topspeed: 28
Fuseboard is the one to have onside if you’re looking beyond the favourite. His profile is hardly bombproof, but there was at least a bit more encouragement in his last two starts, especially compared with several here who look badly stuck. He doesn’t need to find a huge amount to get involved in a race of this quality, and being a 3yo in a weak classified leaves room for a little improvement where others have shown all their cards. Chelsea Banham’s runner makes each-way appeal at 10/3, especially with some of these looking vulnerable if taken out of their comfort zone early. He looks the solid alternative. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple here. Havin A Flyer is the win bet because he brings the cleanest recent form, the best rating and the most convincing overall case. Fuseboard is the each-way play in a weak race where only slight improvement could be enough to hit the frame. Baileys Ontherocks is the obvious danger if bouncing back, but the favourite still looks the percentage call.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiedozie | NR | NR | 25/1 | 25/1 | — | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Baileys Ontherocks | 5/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Dontwaryboutathing | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Fuseboard | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Betfair) |
| Havin A Flyer | 6/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
| Rohini | 33/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
| Wondrous | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Tipman Tips | Havin A Flyer |
18:10 – Get Raceday Ready Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 5 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a competitive enough mile handicap without being especially deep, and the market has understandably latched on to Reds And Wolves after a promising return. He sets the standard on recent promise, but stall 11 is no gift around here and that keeps things interesting in a 12-runner field. Eagle Day is another with obvious claims after shaping well enough last time, while The Hare Rail and R P McMurphy are the sort who can get involved if the race is run to suit. There are also a few lurking at bigger prices, notably Auburn Avenue from a good draw and Bajan Bandit if bouncing back. Not the strongest Class 5 you’ll ever see, but it is a proper betting race and draw, pace and track position should matter.
Top Selections
1. Reds And Wolves – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Oisin Murphy | Trainer: Hugo Palmer | Form: 554-4 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 63
He is short enough, but for good reason. Reds And Wolves returned from a break with a solid fourth and that run suggested there should be a race like this in him once fully tuned up. He is still lightly raced for a 4yo, represents a yard that knows how to place this type, and the booking of Oisin Murphy only underlines intent. The wide draw is the obvious niggle over this mile, so he may need things to fall right early, but on ability he still looks the one they all have to beat. At 2/1 he is hardly a hidden gem, just the most likely winner. End with a straightforward win vote.
Bet: WIN
2. Auburn Avenue – 14/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Charles Bishop | Trainer: John & Rhys Flint | Form: 2472-8 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 54
If you want something at a price, Auburn Avenue makes more appeal than most. The latest run was underwhelming, but it came after an absence and there was enough in last season’s profile, notably that sequence featuring a second, to think he is not badly treated in this grade. Stall 1 is a major plus in a race where several of the principals have been posted wider than ideal, and Charles Bishop is well capable of making that draw count if the horse breaks on terms. At 14/1 he looks the type who could outrun his odds and sneak into the four, with a bit more upside than the market suggests.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Reds And Wolves is the win play because he brings the most convincing recent piece of form and still has room to progress. For an each-way angle, Auburn Avenue appeals from the inside draw at double-figure odds. The obvious dangers are Eagle Day, who should be competitive again, and The Hare Rail, who has the figures to make a race of it if getting the breaks.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American State | 9/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Pursuit Of Truth | 8/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Reds And Wolves | 2/1 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 15/8 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Kit Gabriel | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Eagle Day | 11/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| The Hare Rail | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Cephalus | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Auburn Avenue | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| R P McMurphy | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Bajan Bandit | 9/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| River Wharfe | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Karl Hedley | Reds And Wolves |
| The North | Reds And Wolves |
| Jeffrey Ross | Reds And Wolves |
| Templegate | Reds And Wolves |
18:40 – Cavani Sartorial Classified Stakes (Div I)
Race Details: 1m | Class 6 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary classified, but it is not short of plausible contenders. Masqool heads the market and is the highest-rated runner in the field, though he does have to concede weight all round and doesn’t arrive as one you’d call bombproof. Stacey Racey has been knocking on the door and looks sure to be popular from a handy draw, while the 3yos Gloriola and Nautical Sky get in receipt of weight and bring a bit more upside than most of these exposed older handicappers. First Encounter is capable on his day but comes here after a lesser effort, and the likes of Rogue Soldier and Jean’s Boy have plenty to prove. It’s not a strong race, but it is a mildly tricky little puzzle.
Top Selections
1. Gloriola – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Gina Mangan | Trainer: Steph Hollinshead | Form: 80-052 | Rating: 61 | Topspeed: 38
Gloriola makes plenty of appeal in a race where the older horses don’t set an especially daunting standard. She shaped much better when second last time, suggesting she is finding her feet now, and that latest run reads well enough in the context of this weak classified company. The key angle is the weight concession: as a 3yo she gets in with 125, and that can be decisive in these low-grade mile races at Wolverhampton. Gina Mangan is a positive booking for a filly who should be ridden with a bit of patience, and at 5/1 she looks the one with the most scope to do better than her current mark implies. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Stacey Racey – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Georgia Dobie | Trainer: Keiran Burke | Form: 5-7243 | Rating: 60 | Topspeed: 49
Stacey Racey is the solid one in the line-up and there is no mystery about her chance. She has been running consistently well without getting her head in front, and that recent sequence of 2-4-3 shows she is holding her form in races of this nature. Drawn in 3, she should get a sensible position early, which matters over this mile on Tapeta, and her figures are right there with the best of these. There is always a slight concern with horses who keep finding one or two too good, but she’s dependable and this is not deep. At 4/1, she makes plenty of each-way sense for those wanting the safer play. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Gloriola is the win play because she gets weight from the exposed older brigade and comes here on the back of an encouraging second. Stacey Racey is the sensible each-way option given her consistency and favourable draw. Masqool is an obvious danger on raw ability, while Nautical Sky also has a workable profile if building on his recent efforts.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Encounter | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Ignition | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Masqool | 5/2 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Rogue Soldier | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
| Stacey Racey | 4/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Blue Jammin | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Gloriola | 5/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Nautical Sky | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
19:10 – Cavani Sartorial Classified Stakes (Div II)
Race Details: 1m | Class 6 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This doesn’t look a deep classified by any stretch, and the market has every right to centre on the pair with the clearest recent form: Knightmare and Nutcracker. Both arrive after solid placed efforts and both sit on a mark of 61, which is enough to make them stand out in a race where plenty of these have been struggling badly for form. Knightmare has been knocking on the door repeatedly, while Nutcracker brings the best Topspeed figure in the field and has shaped as though another win is near. The three-year-olds get weight and that at least gives Churchill’s Spirit and Three Builders a squeak, but they need to step forward. In truth, this looks a fairly ordinary race that may simply come down to which of the two favourites gets the better trip.
Top Selections
1. Knightmare – 1/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: David Evans | Form: 432522 | Rating: 61 | Topspeed:
Knightmare is becoming expensive to follow, but he’s also the one arriving with the most dependable recent profile. Those last six runs scream consistency at this level, and another second last time confirmed he’s still holding his form well. Drawn in stall 2, he should get a handy position around here, and Billy Loughnane is exactly the sort you want aboard in these Wolverhampton contests where track craft matters. At even money he is no giveaway, but this is a weak enough race and he sets the standard on current evidence. If he gets a clear shot at them, he’s hard to oppose. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Three Builders – 14/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Lewis Edmunds | Trainer: William Muir & Chris Grassick | Form: 037-70 | Rating: 59 | Topspeed:
For an each-way alternative, Three Builders makes more appeal than some of the exposed older handicappers. He hasn’t shown much in two runs this year, but his mark of 59 leaves him reasonably treated in this company and he’s one of the few with scope to do a bit better than we’ve seen lately. This is a poor race, and in poor races I’d much rather side with a lightly raced three-year-old carrying 10lb less than the principals than take short place prices about exposed sorts. Available at 14/1, he looks the value play if the top two fail to fire. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Knightmare is the percentage call and makes most appeal as the win bet given his reliability and favourable draw. For those playing each-way, Three Builders is the more interesting bigger-priced option in a weak race where the placed horses don’t need to be world-beaters. Nutcracker is the obvious danger after another runner-up effort and could easily make this a match with the selection.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celebrating Ethel | SP | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Betfair) |
| Knightmare | SP | 5/6 | 5/6 | 5/6 | 1/1 | 1/1 (William Hill) |
| Nutcracker | SP | 6/4 | 13/8 | 6/4 | 8/5 | 13/8 (Paddy Power) |
| Wingstar | SP | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Caitlin G | SP | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
| Three Builders | SP | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Computeform | Nutcracker |
19:40 – Follow @attheraces On X Handicap (Div I)
Race Details: 6f | Class 6 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a pretty ordinary Class 6 sprint on paper, but that does not make it straightforward. The Fixer heads the market after a recent win, though that effort came after a string of modest runs and he now has to prove it was no one-off. Tomarlo is the solid alternative, arriving on the back of a much better third and looking the one with the most dependable current profile. Mintana is another with a fair recent run to his name, while low-drawn Conquest Of Power and lightly weighted Power Cut have each-way angles in a race where plenty have questions to answer. In truth, this is more gritty handicap than glamorous contest, and a clean break plus track position could easily decide it.
Top Selections
1. Tomarlo – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean D Bowen | Trainer: Ollie Sangster | Form: -77043 | Rating: 63 | Topspeed: 56
Tomarlo makes most appeal in a race full of unreliable types. That latest third was a step back in the right direction after a quiet spell, and his recent form line reads better than plenty of these who are either badly out of nick or hard to trust. An official mark of 63 looks workable in this grade, and stall 6 gives Sean D Bowen options rather than forcing the issue. He is not thrown in, but he does at least arrive with some momentum and less to prove than market rival The Fixer. At 3/1 with Bet365, he looks the percentage call in a weak sprint. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Power Cut – 11/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Joey Haynes | Trainer: Chelsea Banham | Form: 65-56 | Rating: 60 | Topspeed: 34
Power Cut is the one at a bigger price who could outrun the market. He is only a 3yo, gets in here with a handy racing weight of 120, and his last two runs suggest he is not far away from becoming competitive in this sort of grade. The low draw in 2 is another plus around Wolverhampton over 6f, especially if Joey Haynes can hold a handy spot early. He still has to find a bit on the bare figures, but this is not an intimidating field and there is more scope for progress with him than with several exposed rivals. The 11/1 with Betfair makes him an appealing each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Tomarlo is the win play because he brings the most convincing recent form into a race lacking depth. For an each-way option, Power Cut looks the value from a good draw and with a feather weight on his back. The Fixer is the obvious danger if backing up that last-time-out win, while Mintana also has enough consistency to get involved if things fall right.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fixer | 9/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Crown Dreams | 18/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Fancy Dancer | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Tomarlo | 3/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Lifeguard | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Unique Procedure | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Mintana | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Betfair) |
| Maury | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Conquest Of Power | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| No News | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Power Cut | 15/2 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 11/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Melissa Jones | Power Cut |
20:10 – Follow @attheraces On X Handicap (Div II)
Race Details: 6f | Class 6 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This doesn’t look a deep Class 6 by any means, but it is competitive enough if the favourite underperforms. On Key sets the standard on recent figures, arriving here after a string of solid efforts and with the best official rating in the field, so he’s the obvious one they all have to beat. The danger is that he’s becoming a little expensive for a horse who keeps finding one too good. Amaysmont is a battle-hardened old sprinter who shaped well when second last time, while Molly Mac is one of the more interesting 3-year-olds from a good inside draw. Walking On Clouds won two starts back but wasn’t in the same form since, and Dr Ali has bits of sprint form that give him a squeak. Tricky enough behind the market leader, but not impossible.
Top Selections
1. On Key – 7/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Kieran O’Neill | Trainer: Scott Dixon | Form: 425232 | Rating: 68 | Topspeed: 63
On Key is hard to oppose in a race like this because he keeps running to a very similar level and that level is good enough for a Class 6 of this nature. His recent form figures are rock-solid, the runner-up effort last time reads well in context, and his 68 mark is the highest in the line-up despite carrying less weight than a couple of rivals due to the race conditions. Kieran O’Neill knows how to ride these sharp Tapeta sprints and stall 5 is perfectly workable. At 7/4 he is no giveaway, but this is the one runner with the least to prove and the strongest claims on paper. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Molly Mac – 7/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Grace McEntee | Trainer: Micky Fenton | Form: 933-24 | Rating: 63 | Topspeed: 35
Molly Mac looks the value angle if you want to play against the short one each-way. She’s a 3-year-old with fewer miles on the clock than plenty of these exposed handicappers and her recent 2 and 4 suggest she’s holding her form well enough. The inside draw in stall 1 could be a real asset over this 6f if she breaks on terms and gets a handy stalking position. Her topspeed figure isn’t flashy, so she doesn’t arrive with the same obvious profile as On Key, but in this grade you often want the unexposed filly rather than another exposed older sprinter. Available at 7/1, she makes fair each-way appeal. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: On Key is the win play because his recent consistency and rating edge make him the percentage call. For an each-way punt, Molly Mac makes more appeal than the exposed older brigade, especially from stall 1. Amaysmont is the obvious danger if reproducing his latest second, while Dr Ali could outrun his price in a race lacking depth.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaysmont | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 7/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Walking On Clouds | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| On Key | 7/4 | 6/4 | 13/8 | 11/8 | 6/4 | 7/4 (Bet365) |
| Hellcat | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Molly Mac | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Miss Magic Dragon | 10/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Dr Ali | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Jake Loves Laura | 33/1 | 28/1 | 30/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Red Walls | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| DreamcRafter | 33/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| racing-daily.com | Miss Magic Dragon |
20:40 – Sky Sports Racing Sky 512 Handicap
Race Details: 1m 5f | Class 6 | Going: Standard (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a tight little staying handicap rather than a race packed with depth, and in a field of just six the market principals make plenty of appeal. The Craftymaster arrives off a win and is the solid, proven option at this level, while Havachoc has been knocking on the door and brings the best Topspeed figure in the line-up. Mick The Hat is the interesting fly in the ointment: a 3yo from the Ralph Beckett yard taking on older handicappers off a light weight, though he does need to show more than he has so far. V Power is capable on his day but isn’t the easiest to catch right, and Kingston Sunflower has a bit to prove after an absence. Tricky enough, but not impossible to solve.
Top Selections
1. Havachoc – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: Patrick Morris | Form: 332262 | Rating: 66 | Topspeed: 56
Havachoc is the one I want on side because he keeps running his race and this doesn’t look any deeper than the contests he has been contesting lately. That 332262 profile tells its own story: consistent, battle-hardened and usually thereabouts, and his Topspeed mark of 56 is the best in this field. Billy Loughnane is a notable booking in a race where track position and timing matter, and from stall 4 he should get a handy trip. At 10/3, he looks fair value to finally convert one of these near-misses in a race lacking much hidden strength. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Kingston Sunflower – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Gina Mangan | Trainer: Fergal O’Brien | Form: 332/7- | Rating: 63 | Topspeed:
Kingston Sunflower is hardly bombproof, but in a six-runner race you do not need many to disappoint for a place chance to open up, and 7/1 makes some appeal if he is ready to do himself justice. He was shaping respectably enough before the break and his mark of 63 leaves him with a squeak if returning near his best. The 9yo clearly isn’t one for maximum faith, but he gets in here with a low weight and represents a yard more than capable of placing one shrewdly. If the principals fluff their lines, he’s the one who could nick second at a price. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Havachoc is the win play in a race where reliable recent form counts for plenty, and he looks the likeliest to give you a run for your money. For an each-way alternative, Kingston Sunflower is the price angle if returning in decent order. The obvious danger is The Craftymaster, who comes here in winning form and is hard to dismiss despite top weight.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Craftymaster | 9/4 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| V Power | 11/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Havachoc | 10/3 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Kingston Sunflower | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Mick The Hat | 15/8 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 (William Hill) |
| Last Flight | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| West Country | Kingston Sunflower |
| Jason Heavey | The Craftymaster |
| bettinggods.com | The Craftymaster |
Wolverhampton Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R P McMurphy | 4 | 2 | 50% | 75% |
| The Craftymaster | 9 | 4 | 44.44% | 66.67% |
| V Power | 5 | 2 | 40% | 60% |
| American State | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Dr Ali | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oisin Murphy | 599 | 135 | 22.54% | 49.25% |
| Rossa Ryan | 955 | 193 | 20.21% | 44.29% |
| Billy Loughnane | 767 | 145 | 18.9% | 44.46% |
| Ashley Lewis | 36 | 6 | 16.67% | 52.78% |
| Pat Cosgrave | 540 | 88 | 16.3% | 39.26% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Wolverhampton:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin & Lauren Frost | 5 | 2 | 40% | 60% |
| Craig Benton | 9 | 2 | 22.22% | 66.67% |
| James Ferguson | 132 | 28 | 21.21% | 46.97% |
| Ralph Beckett | 138 | 29 | 21.01% | 48.55% |
| Hugo Palmer | 405 | 76 | 18.77% | 42.72% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Wolverhampton racing tips for Tuesday 7th July 2026. We’ve covered all 8 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 Tuesday 7th July 2026 goes off at 17:10, with 8 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 8 races on the card at Wolverhampton today, running from 17:10 through to 20:40.
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