March 08 / 17.40 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.40

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  • 0m 5f 21y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

Form: 0-935

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Looked a tricky ride when fifth of ten on his handicap debut at Chelmsford last month (7f), pulling hard and hanging; drops in trip with a tongue-tie added; stable run three here and the betting can guide.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(12)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Ancient State

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adam Kirby

He has made giant strides for Adam Kirby this year, winning four times; gamely saw off Adrestia at Doncaster last month and his latest Haydock fourth wasn't a bad run given the heavy ground was a new experience for him; another career best will be needed to win but the return to a sound surface and first-time cheekpieces could see him hit a new high.

11/2

4th

4

(7)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Haydock

Ancient State

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Adam Kirby

Progressive for this trainer, notching his fourth win of 2026 when seeing off 15 rivals at Doncaster (5f, good) under Callum Rodriguez 13 days ago; likely to give it another good shot.

5/1

1st

5

(9)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

13:25 Doncaster

Ancient State

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Adam Kirby

Progressive sort who has notched up three wins in 2026 and went mighty close over the extended 5f here on latest outing (made most, raced away from the rest); unraced on softer than good; otherwise looks a major player.

12/1

Form: 684-32

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who is improving with experience, placed in 5f Polytrack handicaps on her last two starts; should make another bold bid and the new tongue-tie could help too.
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10

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kameko Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Anthony Carson

0-12 for Darryll Holland but she had two close calls over 5f in early spring, at Chelmsford and over C&D; sold for 1,000gns in July; goes without regular tongue-tie (blinkers added latest, now discarded) and entitled to need the run for new yard.

25/1

10

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kameko Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Anthony Carson

0-12 for Darryll Holland but she had two close calls over 5f in early spring, at Chelmsford and over C&D; sold for 1,000gns in July; goes without regular tongue-tie (blinkers added latest, now discarded) and entitled to need the run for new yard.

25/1

5th

9

(4)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:10 Windsor

Kameko Spirit

8st 8lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Darryll Holland

Placed in three consecutive AW handicaps (5f) at start of this year but she was well held at Southwell 11 days ago and that took her record to 0-11; has something to prove again and her turf form lags well behind her best AW efforts; blinkers added.

20/1

Form: 2-5641

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 14th attempt when narrowly landing a 6f handicap at Southwell eight days ago; 2lb rise to deal with but fully effective at 5f and he's well drawn; more appealing than many.
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8th

1

(1)

18th Mar 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bank On Kent

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David Evans

Off the mark at the 14th attempt when narrowly landing a 6f handicap at Southwell in February; creditable third here (5f) eight days later and has stall 1 again today; firmly in the mix.

9/1

3rd

2

(1)

8th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bank On Kent

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David Evans

took keen hold, prominent, disputing second 1f out, no impression towards finish

7/2

1st

4

(1)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Bank On Kent

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David Evans

Remains a maiden after 13 starts but placed a few times and he could be suited by this step back up in trip, having kept on for fourth over 5f here three weeks ago; might not be far away.

13/2

OUR TIP
4th
1 (6)
Hardlass

6/1

Form: 050-4

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
No immediate improvement for the switch to handicaps at Newcastle in January but there was quite a bit of promise in the run, held up and travelling strongly but unable to claw back the principals; that was a red-hot race, however, with the first two both thriving and the third winning next time too; still has time to do better and she's of some interest dropped 3lb.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

9

(4)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:55 Bath

Hardlass

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Joe Ponting

Twice a runner-up for this yard but remains a maiden and was beaten a long way over C&D latest; tongue-tie now tried.

16/1

9th

9

(4)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:55 Bath

Hardlass

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Joe Ponting

Twice a runner-up for this yard but remains a maiden and was beaten a long way over C&D latest; tongue-tie now tried.

16/1

11th

12

(11)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:22 Bath

Hardlass

8st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Joe Ponting

Runner-up in two of her five starts for this stable, including C&D, but they were in weak events and this looks more competitive.

14/1

12/1

Form: 76-456

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all seven starts with just a whiff of promise; return to sprinting in her favour but others look more convincing.
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5th

6

(2)

4th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:40 Bath

La Mer Grise

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Tony Carroll

No places in eight starts and has a lot of ground to make up with Kameko Spirit on their recent AW clash.

20/1

5th

6

(2)

4th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:40 Bath

La Mer Grise

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, prominent, lost ground over 2f out, headway when not clear run over 1f out, kept on when in the clear inside final furlong

20/1

5th

9

(5)

8th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

La Mer Grise

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, midfield, short of room soon after start

12/1

Form: 087-8

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
No improvement for the switch to handicaps here (6f) last month; yet to beat a rival.
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7th

10

(3)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Campanella

8st 10lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Derek Shaw

took keen hold, prominent early, in touch with leaders after 1f

50/1

7th

10

(3)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Campanella

8st 10lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Derek Shaw

Poor form in her six starts, including three AW handicaps this year; hard to recommend.

50/1

Form: 775-48

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
No improvement for the switch to handicaps for his new yard this year; better drawn today than last time but the drop back to 5f isn't enough to tempt.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

4

(2)

8th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Force One

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

towards rear, hampered soon after start

14/1

6

(7)

18th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Force One

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Michael Attwater

Failed to progress for Karl Burke and changed hands for 2,600gns in November; modest headway into fourth in this headgear on recent stable debut at Lingfield (6f; 25-1, when newly gelded).

13/2

4th

8

(3)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:35 Lingfield (AW)

Blue Force One

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Failed to progress in three runs for Karl Burke last August/September; changed hands for 2,600gns in November and gelded; new connections quick to fit a hood for his handicap debut.

16/1

14/1

Form: 689-

Last run: 130 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Modest form in three 6f runs for David Loughnane last autumn; sold for 1,000gns in November; one of three runners for Martin Dunne; headgear left off today.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

4

(9)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Hala Joza

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Martin Dunne

raced wide and in touch with leaders, raced in second after 2f, led over 1f out, headed final 110yds

7/2

2nd

4

(9)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Hala Joza

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Martin Dunne

raced wide and in touch with leaders, raced in second after 2f, led over 1f out, headed final 110yds

7/2

2nd

8

(2)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Lingfield (AW)

Hala Joza

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Martin Dunne

Five-race maiden; showed some promise at Wolverhampton (6f) most recently but needs to build on that effort; yet to make the frame.

16/1

Non-runners

Ejuna, No Gain, Royal Accord

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £9.60
Tricast £14.54

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Bank On Kent

NEWMARKET:

Kameko Spirit

SPOTLIGHT:

Hardlass

Daily Mail:

No Gain

D Express:

Hala Joza

The Times:

Kameko Spirit

Daily Mirror:

Kameko Spirit

POSTDATA:

Bank On Kent

The Guardian:

Bank On Kent

The Sun:

Bank On Kent

Daily Record:

Bank On Kent

Telegraph:

Hardlass

The Star:

Hardlass