Form Snapshot: Successful at 7f and 1m on the all-weather (1 PO). Beaten 9l behind Valvano at 4-1 when 10th of 13 on his latest outing at Southwell over 7f last month.
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23:00 Wolverhampton 07 Sep 2026
attheraces.com/marketmovers Handicap (Class 4) (4YO plus)
1m 142y Standard (A.W.)
Form Snapshot: He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on the all-weather (2 PO). Finished 4l behind Mythical Bird when fourth of 6 at 11-4fav on his latest outing at Salisbury over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month.
Form Snapshot: Has won ten races from 7f to 1m 1f including 5 wins on the all-weather (2 PO). Third of 8 behind Cavolo Nero beaten 2 1/4l at 15-2 on his latest outing at Kempton over 1m last month.
Form Snapshot: Successful at 7f and 1m on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/2l behind Crest of Fire when sixth of 15 at 150-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 1f (good to firm) last month.
Form Snapshot: Winner of six races from 7f to 1m including a win on polytrack. Won on his latest outing when 2-1fav at Brighton over 7f (good to firm) last month, beating Cuban Lady by 1/2l.
Form Snapshot: Successful at 7f and 1m including a win on the all-weather. Beaten 6l behind Rumba Numba at 12-1 when 10th of 14 on her latest outing at Goodwood over 1m (good) in July.
Form Snapshot: Winner of seven races at 7f on the all-weather (3 PO). Finished 4l behind Mr Noble when fourth of 11 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Southwell over 7f last month.
Form Snapshot: A winner at 1m 2f, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten a head by Secret Beach when second of 8 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 4f (good) in September last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Richard Hannon.
Form Snapshot: He has won four times from 7f to 1m 1f on the all-weather. Finished 10l behind Zatsgood when fifth of 9 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 1m in May.
Form Snapshot: Winner of five races from 6f to 1m 1f including 3 wins on the all-weather (2 PO). Won on his latest outing when 7-4fav at Doncaster over 7f (good to firm) in July, beating Farandaway by 1 1/4l.
Form Snapshot: Successful twice at 7f. Beaten 7l behind Dash Of Azure at 9-1 when 10th of 11 on her latest outing at Thirsk over 7f (good) in September last year. She is wearing a hood for the first time.
Form Snapshot: A winner at 1m on polytrack. Finished 6l behind Crazee Icon when sixth of 9 at 50-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 1m (good) in July.
Form Snapshot: Winner of seven races from 1m to 1m 2f including 5 wins on the all-weather (2 PO). Finished 6l behind Sea Suite when sixth of 9 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Brighton over 1m (good to firm) last month.
Verdict
Commander Of Life continued his good run of form when landing the spoils at Doncaster in July and another bold bid would come as no surprise. That said, a 5lb higher mark does demand more of the five-year-old and recent Brighton winner KNIGHTS GOLD is more appealing. The Dark Angel gelding was having only his second start for Tom Ward that day and there could be even more to come. Helm Rock and Chalk Mountain might also have a say.
Knights Gold scored at Brighton last time and needs respecting back on the AW, as does Commander Of Life, another to score last time at Doncaster. Success for either wouldn't surprise, but DIXIELAND BLUES might be worth forgiving an ordinary effort at Southwell last time and is the selection off top weight. He's got good claims on the form of his Kempton win from two starts back. Also considered is the returning Studious. He was in good form when last seen in the spring.
Verdict
