Result · Wolverhampton (AW) · Tuesday 17 February 2026
8:30 Wolverhampton (AW) result: Wave Rock wins the Make The Move To Midnite Handicap (Rider Restricted Race) (Div 2)
Wave Rock won the 8:30 at Wolverhampton (AW) on Tuesday 17 February 2026, beating the 5/4 favourite Galaxy Wonder by 1½ lengths. Ridden by Donagh Murphy for trainer John Butler, the four-year-old was sent off at 11/2 and covered the 1m1f104y on standard ground in 2m 7.88s. Read All About It was a further length back in third at 40/1. Princess Jastar (withdrawn; refused to enter stalls) was a non-runner.
8:30 Wolverhampton (AW) full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Wave Rock (IRE) 4yo · 9-0 · claim 7lb |
Donagh Murphy John Butler | — | 11/2 | 56 |
| 2 |
Galaxy Wonder (IRE) 4yo · 9-9 |
Dougie Costello Tony Carroll | 1½ l | 5/4FAV | 58 |
| 3 |
Read All About It (GB) 4yo · 9-5 · p |
Callum Hutchinson Tom Ward | l | 40/1 | 54 |
| 4 |
Ana Emaraaty (IRE) 6yo · 9-3 · b · claim 5lb |
Lauren Young Jim Goldie | ¼ l | 11/2 | 57 |
| 5 |
Ciotog (IRE) 8yo · 9-7 |
Jonny Peate Mark Loughnane | 1 l | 9/1 | 56 |
| 6 |
Revich (IRE) 10yo · 9-2 · v · claim 5lb |
Taryn Langley Adrian Wintle | ¼ l | 4/1 | 56 |
| 7 |
Tiger Beetle (GB) 8yo · 9-1 · tp · claim 7lb |
Zoe Lewis Thomas Faulkner | ¼ l | 22/1 | 57 |
| 8 |
Ciara Storm (GB) 6yo · 8-7 · tp · claim 3lb |
Laura Coughlan Scott Dixon | 9½ l | 40/1 | 45 |
Non-runner: Princess Jastar (withdrawn; refused to enter stalls)
Wolverhampton (AW) 8:30 returns
8:30 Wolverhampton (AW) result: FAQs
Who won the 8:30 at Wolverhampton (AW) on Tuesday 17 February 2026?
Wave Rock, ridden by Donagh Murphy and trained by John Butler, at a starting price of 11/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. Galaxy Wonder, the 5/4 favourite, finished second, 1½ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
2m 7.88s over 1m1f104y on standard ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Princess Jastar (withdrawn; refused to enter stalls). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.




