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Wolverhampton – Results from 31 July 2026
Wolverhampton’s Tapeta card produced a handful of notable moments. The biggest shock came in the 14:00 maiden when Star Of Commala (125/1) hung on to take the opener, a performance that followed a much improved, more positive ride. In the handicaps there were surprise winners at bigger prices – Espanita (20/1) in the 14:35 and Suggy (6/4) was the pick in the mid-afternoon staying contest, while Roc De Fer (1/4) under Luke Morris dominated the 16:20 event. American Style and Happier also took the late races, and Carnival Of Light edged out a close finish in the 15:10 fillies’ handicap. Two declared non-runners were noted during the afternoon (Lessay and Piazza) and The Stone Power was pulled up when the rider reported the gelding was not travelling.
Key moments
Star Of Commala’s 125/1 victory was the talking point of the meeting, a dramatic upset in the fillies’ maiden. Charlie Johnston-trained pair Espanita and Carnival Of Light both struck on the card, with Espanita prevailing in the Get Raceday Ready Handicap and Carnival Of Light just holding on in the fillies’ handicap. Roc De Fer was dominant in the penultimate handicap and looked every inch the short-priced favourite.
Latest winners
| Time | Race | Winner | Odds | Trainer | Jockey | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00 | attheraces.com/marketmovers Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB Race) | Star Of Commala | 125/1 | Jane Chapple-Hyam | Molly Keegan-Price | Prominent, led 2f out and just held on |
| 14:35 | Get Raceday Ready Handicap | Espanita | 20/1 | Charlie Johnston | Oliver Stammers | Led inside final furlong, ran on well |
| 15:10 | Call 01902 390016 To Name A Race Fillies’ Handicap | Carnival Of Light | 11/4 | Charlie Johnston | Oliver Stammers | Went clear 2f out, just held on |
| 15:45 | Thank You, Jane Broad, For All Your Support Handicap | Suggy | 6/4 | Charles Hills | Daniel Muscutt | Led going easily 3f out, hung left but kept on |
| 16:20 | Race & Rest – Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Handicap | Roc De Fer | 1/4 | Sir Mark Prescott Bt | Luke Morris | Made all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on |
| 16:55 | Cavani Fashion Forward Handicap | American Style | 2/1 | Kevin Ryan | Harry Davies | Pressed leader, led over 1f out, ran on |
| 17:25 | Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 Classified Stakes | Happier | 7/4 | Martin Keighley | Jack Doughty | Pressed leader 2f out, led over 1f out and ran on comfortably |
Notes
Going: TAPETA – STANDARD. Non-runners on the day included Lessay and Piazza (both scratched) and The Stone Power was pulled up; the rider reported the gelding was not travelling. Several winners were ridden prominently and wore down rivals late, while a couple of races produced tight finishes with margins a neck or less.
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