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Wolverhampton results — 18 August 2026
Yesterday at Wolverhampton (Tapeta – Standard) produced a string of decisive finishes and a few incidents to note. Franschhoek justified favouritism in the 17:30 maiden for James Fanshawe and Kaiya Fraser, while Marco Botti’s Javelot (ridden by Silvestre De Sousa) made all in the 18:00 novice. Richard & Peter Fahey recorded a comfortable success with Spaceman in the 18:30 handicap and added another winner on the card as Fizzy Cristal struck in the 19:30 Maggies Handicap. Alan King’s Heroics rounded off the evening with a determined finish in the 20:00 feature.
Key notes and incidents
All races were run on Tapeta (Standard). There were a number of non-runners and incidents to record: Haaderr was withdrawn (self certificate, girth issue), Sailor’s Return was withdrawn (self certificate, off feed), So Alex unseated his rider early in the 20:00, and Kakirra was pulled up and later reported lame on the left-fore.
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| Time | Race | Going | Winner | Odds | Trainer | Jockey | Winning Margin | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:30 | Download The At The Races App EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race) | TAPETA: STANDARD | Franschhoek | 8/15 | James Fanshawe | Kaiya Fraser | nk | In touch with leaders, headway to lead 1f out, ran on inside final furlong. |
| 18:00 | Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C And D) (GBB Race) | TAPETA: STANDARD | Javelot | 1/1 | Marco Botti | Silvestre De Sousa | nk | Made all, set a steady pace, increased tempo from 2f out, drifted right but kept on. |
| 18:30 | Visit wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk To Book Now Handicap | TAPETA: STANDARD | Spaceman | 2/1 | Richard & Peter Fahey | Oisin Orr | 1½ | Held up in rear, switched right over 2f out, good headway and led inside final furlong, ran on comfortably. |
| 19:00 | Surestore Self Storage Fillies’ Handicap | TAPETA: STANDARD | Goldie Trickett | 13/2 | Jane Chapple-Hyam | David Egan | 3/4 | Made virtually all, ran on well from over 1f out. |
| 19:30 | Maggies Handicap | TAPETA: STANDARD | Fizzy Cristal | 10/1 | Richard & Peter Fahey | Warren Fentiman | nk | Pressed leader, led over 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong. |
| 20:00 | Self Storage Association Handicap | TAPETA: STANDARD | Heroics | 5/4 | Alan King | Oisin Murphy | 3/4 | In touch with leaders, headway to lead 1f out, ran on inside final furlong. |
Summary: a productive evening for connections including James Fanshawe, Marco Botti, the Fahey operation and Alan King. The meeting featured both comfortable and tight finishes, and the incidents listed above will be monitored in the coming days.
Wolverhampton Tips and Today’s Races
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Wolverhampton Race Results
Wolverhampton is one of six all-weather tracks in Britain along with Lingfield, Kempton Park, Chelmsford City, Newcastle and Southwell. Its biggest races include the Listed Lady Wulfruna Stakes and The Lincoln Trial on the same card in March. There are also numerous evening meetings under lights throughout the year. GG publishes full Wolverhampton race results as quickly as possible. We also list all of yesterday’s results and you can see the complete finishing order by clicking on each race title.
Racecourse Guide
Wolverhampton racecourse has been redeveloped into an exciting leisure venue hosting a remarkable eighty fixtures each year. The Lady Wulfruna Stakes is the most valuable race staged at the course, a fast-track qualifier for the All-Weather Championships. It guarantees the winner a free entry for the £1 million Finals Day.
The course was re-opened as Britain’s first floodlit racecourse in 1994 and now welcomes 120,000 visitors each year. Wolverhampton was also the first Tapeta surface to be used for racing in Europe. The racecourse is left handed and one mile in circumference. It is a very tight, oval track which favours nimble horses which like to race prominently.
Wolverhampton also favours course specialists, notably Stand Guard who won eleven times here and a record 28 times on the all-weather. His career began in 2007, eventually claiming his final victory as a thirteen-year-old ten years’ later.
Dining, Hospitality & Facilities
Wolverhampton boasts an impressive array of facilities. As well as having plentiful bars and restaurants, it also has an onsite hotel and a busy conference and exhibition centre. There are a range of hospitality packages on offer with fantastic views across the track. Wolverhampton’s Horizon Restaurant is set over three tiers of a stunning glass-fronted building while the Ringside Restaurant is a popular 400-seat dining area adjacent to the Parade Ring.
There are frequent trains to Wolverhampton Train Station from London, Birmingham and Manchester. The station is two miles from the track with frequent buses on all race days.
Tickets
Tickets can be booked in advance online, ranging from Grandstand Advance booking to Private Hospitality with the Break Out of the Boardroom package. The Grandstand booking includes access to public parks, eateries and betting outlets with views of the pre-parade ring, parade ring and of course the racing itself. The Private Hospitality packages are for groups of 12 to 32 and include a private suite with balcony views, private bar and afternoon tea.
The Effect of the Draw
Although Wolverhampton is a sharp track with a relatively short home straight, there is no discernible draw bias. If you are concerned about a high draw, you can usually predict where the early pace is likely to come from by studying the traits of your horse’s rivals.
Contact and Location
Wolverhampton Racecourse, Dunstall Park, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV6 0PE. United Kingdom.
Official Website: https://www.wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk/
Local Knowledge
Taxis
- A1 Radio Cars (0.8 miles away)
Tel: +44 1902 426814 - Centre Cars (1.3 miles away)
Tel: +44 1902 313233 - Associated Radio Taxis (1.4 miles away)
Tel: +44 1902 425591
Places to Stay
- Holiday Inn Hotel Garden Court Wolverhampton (0.3 miles away)
Dunstall Park Gorsebrook Rd, Wolverhampton WV6 0PE, UK
Tel: +44 1902 390004 - The York Hotel (0.8 miles away)
138-140 Tettenhall Road, Wolverhampton WV6 0BQ, UK
Tel: +44 1902 758211 - The Connaught Hotel (1.2 miles away)
40-56 Tettenhall Road, Wolverhampton WV1 4SW, UK
Tel: +44 1902 424433
Places to Eat
- Dominos Pizza (0.8 miles away)
287 Tettenhall Road, Wolverhampton WV6 0LE, UK
Tel: +44 1902 759911 - Bella (1.3 miles away)
82 Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton WV3 0TY, UK
Tel: +44 1902 427555 - Chapel Ash Kebab & Pizza House (1.3 miles away)
25 Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton WV3 0TZ, UK
Tel: +44 1902 423001