March 18 / 19.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £23.40
  • Place: £5.50

Form: 7600-8 CD

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Triple course winner who registered his most recent success in turf contest last July; out of sorts since.
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11th

6

(5)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flatley

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Turf winner who has bagged four wins at this venue; returns following a two-month break (has gone well fresh) but he's more a place prospect than a win-only one.

20/1

2

(5)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:20 Ffos Las

Flatley

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Returned to form with 8.6f AW win in March and comes here after two good efforts over 1m on turf; drops in grade here and should be fine over this extended 7f; might be the answer.

7/2

8

(6)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 5

14:05 Haydock

Flatley

9st 10lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Four-time AW winner who returned to form when scoring at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March; record of 1-18 on turf but he went close at Chepstow (1m, good) last month and is a big player if he can back that up off unchanged mark.

5/2

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3/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 77-031 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Opened his account in C&D event (beat Charlatan narrowly) last month on only his third Flat start for new yard; back up 4lb but may build on that win; one for the shortlist.
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4th

3

(1)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Mariner

10st 11lb

J: Mr Jamie Neild

T: Jennie Candlish

Off the mark for the season when winning a 1m2f handicap at Doncaster 16 days ago, suited by the strong pace; 3lb higher mark to contend with and his stamina isn't assured.

100/30

1st

3

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 6

15:40 Doncaster

Mariner

9st 6lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Jennie Candlish

Some return to form in his last two races and wasn't far away over 1m here last time when a stronger pace would have helped; interesting returned to further, having won over this far.

11/4

4th

4

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

16:48 Doncaster

Mariner

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Jennie Candlish

Latest Nottingham third in this headgear was a bit better and he'll be a threat to all if recapturing the form he showed when a close second over C&D (good to firm) off 2lb higher in April, particularly with Jack Callan taking an additional 3lb off.

4/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 123425 CD BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Nearly collared Mariner in C&D event on penultimate start; ended up with too much to do (again apprentice ridden) latest; has a record of 4-5 in AW contests under Callum Shepherd and warrants respect.
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2nd

3

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:15 Yarmouth

Charlatan

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Simcock

Five-time AW winner but still looking for a first turf win; well beaten in a C&D handicap six weeks ago; on a winning mark but not exactly solid.

6/1

5th

9

(3)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Charlatan

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Simcock

Gained his fifth AW success when winning at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December; mixed results in four subsequent runs but he rallied for fourth at Southwell (7f, AW) in March; now returns to turf but he has placed form in this sphere and is not ruled out back up in trip.

13/2

10/1

Form: -86547 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Nine AW wins, the most recent at this course in October; however, has lacked consistency since; not sure what to expect from him.
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5th

1

(6)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:22 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

In good form this spring, winning at Thirsk (1m, good) and over C&D (good to firm) last month; front pair were 6l clear that day and if he can maintain that level of form he'd still look well treated despite a 5lb rise.

3/1

1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data.

5/1

1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data.

5/1

Form: 6-6216 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has gained all AW wins over C&D, the most recent on penultimate start when Mariner was behind him; enters calculations back here.
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12th

2

(13)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Speed

9st 11lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Goes well here; all four AW wins have been over C&D; third over C&D last month but below his best at Bath since; looks sure to go close at his favoured track.

14/1

8th

6

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Bath

King Of Speed

9st 4lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

His last four wins have come on AW at Wolverhampton; six C&D runs have yielded formfigures of 243234; third at Wolverhampton 12 days ago (for today's rider) and he should be in the thick of the action once again.

4/1

3rd

10

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Speed

9st 4lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Three-time C&D winner, latterly off 4lb higher in February; fine on Polytrack but the return here is an obvious plus off a career-low mark and he's another with claims in an open handicap.

10/1

13/2

Form: 60-424 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
8.5f winner on turf last term; consistent efforts on AW this year; possibilities provided he takes well to first-time visor.
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1

(2)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Claxton Bay

9st 9lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: David Evans

Infrequent winner but well treated on this year's best efforts; well beaten at 40-1 on his return from a summer break two weeks ago and needs to leave that well behind.

8/1

10th

6

(10)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Claxton Bay

9st 10lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: David Evans

Never gave his running at Bath in June and off since; went close there the time before (1m) off only 1lb lower and effective on AW surfaces.

12/1

20/1

Form: 764-97 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner in higher grades down the years; needs to step up on his 2025 efforts but could prove resurgent at this level.
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4

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Young Fire

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Is on a losing run of 20 but has been runner-up three times this year; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims.

10/1

4

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Young Fire

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Is on a losing run of 20 but has been runner-up three times this year; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims.

10/1

8

(9)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Young Fire

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David O’Meara

10yo who has been beaten 19 times since his last win in September 2024 but he's been runner-up a few times this year (including here) and was third at Hamilton (1m, soft) last time; has a career-low mark; each-way chance.

9/1

16/1

Form: 97-447 C

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Ran well over C&D on penultimate start but balance of recent form suggests he's set for a supporting role, rather than a winning one.
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8th

4

(1)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Distinction

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Mackie

Won plenty down the years, often on soft turf in the summer, but time has looked to be catching up this season, latterly when comfortably held behind We've Got This early in the month.

10/1

6th

7

(10)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Distinction

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Mackie

Regressive 8yo who has not won since last summer and was particularly disappointing on turf a fortnight ago; needs to turn things around.

14/1

9th

10

(6)

17th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Distinction

9st 6lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Dual course winner (1m/1m2f) but his last success was 13 months ago and he's finished down the field in last five runs; on reduced mark but he needs to raise his game and it would be a negative if the ground dries out.

12/1

Form: 87335-

Last run: 155 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden (placed three times) for James Fanshawe; sold for 17,000gns in October; heed the market signals on stable debut.
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6th

6

(6)

29th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:53 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tambourine Dream

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ed Dunlop

took keen hold, towards rear

20/1

6th

6

(6)

29th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:53 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tambourine Dream

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ed Dunlop

took keen hold, towards rear

20/1

14th

1

(10)

5th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

15:40 Yarmouth

Tambourine Dream

9st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Ed Dunlop

Placed three times from nine starts for James Fanshawe; return to a 0-60 a positive, but she made a low-key stable debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) last month and needs to step forward from that.

16/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £139.20
Straight Forecast £92.74
Tricast £402.19
Trifecta £676.20

Selections

The Times:

Mariner

SPOTLIGHT:

Charlatan

The Sun:

Claxton Bay

NEWMARKET:

Tambourine Dream

Daily Mirror:

King Of Speed

Telegraph:

Distinction

POSTDATA:

Young Fire

The Guardian:

Mariner

Daily Mail:

Mariner

Daily Record:

Mariner

The Star:

Claxton Bay

RP RATINGS:

Charlatan

D Express:

Charlatan