Who won the 19:45 Wolverhampton (AW) on 18 September 2026?
Shopaholic (GB) won the 19:45 Wolverhampton (AW) at SP 4.50. Ridden by Billy Loughnane. Trained by Jack Jones.
19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)
Black Country Mental Health 50th Anniversary Handicap Stakes
2m½f · Flat · Class 6 · Standard · 6 runners · £3,245 · Friday, 18 September 2026
Result
AI top pick placed 2ndRace report
- 1stShopaholic (GB)Billy Loughnane·Jack Jones7/2·4.50SP
- 2ndNiffler (GER)AI top pick · 53.8Luke Morris·Sir Mark Prescott Bt·beaten 1.25 lengths2/5F·1.40SP
- 3rdWedonttellthetruth (IRE)Gina Mangan·Fergal O'Brien·beaten 3.25 lengths10/1·11.00SP
Race time
3m 43.82s
Race time recorded.
In-running (Shopaholic (GB))
“Settled off the pace early - moved through to challenge over 2f out before hitting the front with a furlong left - edged clear late to score”
Settled · 1pt level stake = 0.40 pt return on the winnerTipping P&L →
Furlong's verdict
Reading the form…
AI-written, grounded in our data on this race. May be wrong. Verify before staking. Opinion, not advice.
Other selections
Head-to-head dashboard →v1.13.28 score
Shopaholic
3.55Matchbook
segment +7.8% · Flat · Standard · Class 6
Pundit corner
Racing Post · third-partyPundit pick: Shopaholic
Shopaholic is rated level with Wedonttellthetruth but is preferred on a progressive profile and what looks a fitness edge heading into this stamina test over sixteen furlongs on the Wolverhampton all-weather, and those two qualities combined make a compelling case at this level. Hellion and Al's River are closely matched on ratings and must be respected as dangers, while Wedonttellthetruth could prove the sternest rival if bringing his best. The selection is Shopaholic.
Editorial from Racing Post analysts via the Racing API — not generated by Racing Alpha. Formbook forecast prices are estimates, not market prices.
Why the model rates this top
Niffler
Luke Morris · Sir Mark Prescott Bt · 3yo
Top-rated of 6
score 53.8 · +3.3 clear of next best (50.5)
Scores compare runners within this race only
The Racing Alpha rating combines four signals. Below is the breakdown — components driving this pick first.
- Form20% weight72strongLast 6: 8-9-0-1-1-1
- Freshness10% weight70strong13d since last run (quick turnaround)
- Trainer20% weight60averageSir Mark Prescott Bt: 4/17 winners last 14d (24%)
- Ratings50% weight41below averageOR 61
MarketNo market price available yet.
v1.3 rating — a field-relative score, not a win probability; for market-derived value see the Fair column in the runners table. Weights and method on /about. Tips are opinions, not advice.
Draw bias — Wolverhampton (AW) 2m½f
full course data →No meaningful draw bias at this course and trip.
Low (1–2)
IV 0.89
Mid (3–4)
IV 1.11
High (5–6)
IV 1.02
IV = impact value: 1.00 is neutral, above it a stall band wins more often than its share of runners predicts. 125 qualifying races at this course and trip, 3-year window.
Runners · sorted by finishing position
| Pos | No. | Horse | Form | OR | AI | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Shopaholicv1.1 J: Billy Loughnane · T: Jack Jones · draw 3 4yo · F · b | 579236 | 61 | 50.5 | 7/2·4.50 SP |
| 2 | 5 | J: Luke Morris · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt · draw 4 3yo · G · ch | 890111 | 61 | 53.8 | 2/5F·1.40 SP |
| 3 | 4 | J: Gina Mangan · T: Fergal O'Brien · draw 2 3yo · G · b | 51692 | 65 | 41.5 | 10/1·11.00 SP |
| 4 | 1 | J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: Donald McCain · draw 1 4yo · G · b | 330 | 65 | 36.2 | 66/1·67.00 SP |
| 5 | 6 | J: Darragh Keenan · T: James Horton · draw 6 3yo · G · bp | 36483 | 59 | 40.3 | 22/1·23.00 SP |
| 6 | 3 | J: Greg Fairley · T: Ewan Whillans · draw 5 10yo · G · ch | 346153 | 56 | 47.8 | 22/1·23.00 SP |
OR = official rating · AI = model score (0–100) · form reads oldest → latest
Frequently asked questions
Did the Racing Alpha AI tip win the 19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)?
No — the AI top pick (Niffler) finished 2.
What were the placings in the 19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)?
Top finishers: 1. Shopaholic (GB) (4.50), 2. Niffler (GER) (1.40), 3. Wedonttellthetruth (IRE) (11.00).
What was the winning time for the 19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)?
The winning time was 3m 43.82s.
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