Result · Wolverhampton (AW) · Tuesday 30 December 2025
8:30 Wolverhampton (AW) result: Sam's Xpress wins the Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Handicap
Sam's Xpress won the 8:30 at Wolverhampton (AW) on Tuesday 30 December 2025, beating Amerjeet by ½ length. Ridden by Dylan Hogan for trainer Julia & Shelley Birkett, the five-year-old was sent off at 6/1 and covered the 5f21y on standard ground in 1m 0.74s. He's An Angel was a further ¾ length back in third at 14/1. Peregrine Falcon (vet's certificate, bruised foot) were non-runners.
8:30 Wolverhampton (AW) full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sam's Xpress (IRE) 5yo · 9-12 |
Dylan Hogan Julia & Shelley Birkett | — | 6/1 | 62 |
| 2 |
Amerjeet (GB) 3yo · 9-1 |
Billy Loughnane Michael Herrington | ½ l | 3/1 | 56 |
| 3 |
He's An Angel (GB) 5yo · 9-1 |
Cam Hardie Kevin Frost | ¾ l | 14/1 | 56 |
| 4 |
Street Life (GB) 8yo · 8-9 · p · claim 7lb |
Ethan Tindall Patrick Morris | 1 l | 20/1 | 57 |
| 5 |
Son Of Astar (GB) 3yo · 9-6 · b |
Jack Doughty Tony Carroll | ¼ l | 11/4FAV | 61 |
| 6 |
Captain Kinsella (GB) 3yo · 9-6 · v |
Darragh Keenan John Gallagher | ¼ l | 12/1 | 61 |
| 7 |
Phoenix Beach (IRE) 6yo · 9-9 |
Joey Haynes Scott Dixon | 1½ l | 17/2 | 64 |
| 8 |
Havana Gila (GB) 3yo · 9-7 |
Pierre-Louis Jamin Harry Eustace | 1¼ l | 13/2 | 62 |
| 9 |
Alafdhal (IRE) 7yo · 9-6 · v |
Luke Morris Phil McEntee | ¼ l | 9/1 | 61 |
Non-runners: Peregrine Falcon (vet's certificate, bruised foot)
Wolverhampton (AW) 8:30 returns
8:30 Wolverhampton (AW) result: FAQs
Who won the 8:30 at Wolverhampton (AW) on Tuesday 30 December 2025?
Sam's Xpress, ridden by Dylan Hogan and trained by Julia & Shelley Birkett, at a starting price of 6/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Son Of Astar, the 11/4 favourite, finished fifth, 2½ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
1m 0.74s over 5f21y on standard ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Peregrine Falcon (vet's certificate, bruised foot). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
