March 31 / 17.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.30

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Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £1.73
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 245- BF

Last run: 173 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Three runs in 6f turf novices last year, showing fair form on the first two occasions before a lesser run on heavy when last seen in October; one to consider on his seasonal/AW debut.
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1st

6

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

Double Rush

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Andrew Balding

Promising for Charles Hills as a 3yo, winning a C&D handicap at the Craven meeting before a good third from a tricky draw at York; ended 2025 with a low-key run at Ascot but, having been switched to Andrew Balding's stable, he created a huge impression here 17 days ago, supported as though defeat was out of the question and winning accordingly; 8lb well in and looks a Group horse in waiting; obvious chance for the stable that won this prize in 2021 and 2024.

10/11

1st

7

(12)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Double Rush

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Progressive sort for Charles Hills until disappointing in September on last appearance; commenced last season with two wins, including over C&D at this meeting, and warrants plenty of respect back here on debut for Andrew Balding with a resumption of improvement possible.

11/4

15

(17)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Ascot

Double Rush

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charles Hills

Began the season with two 6f wins (AW and good to soft); beaten in handicaps on his last two starts but he ran a screamer from a tricky draw at York and then found only one too strong in a hot renewal of the Scottish Stewards' Cup seven weeks ago; surely still ahead of his mark and he's of obvious interest on ground that won't faze him; stable hardly firing in the winners but he still makes the shortlist.

4/1

15/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ended up quite wide in the closing stages of her C&D debut 16 days ago but she was keeping on well for second and should have learned from the experience; one to consider.
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7th

2

(9)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

French Sand

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Odds-on favourite when easily winning a 6f fillies' maiden at Wolverhampton in April; stiff tasks since, hit hard by the handicapper for a good run in Listed company (6f, good to firm) in May; dropping down the weights but others have more pressing claims.

12/1

7th

2

(9)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

French Sand

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Odds-on favourite when easily winning a 6f fillies' maiden at Wolverhampton in April; stiff tasks since, hit hard by the handicapper for a good run in Listed company (6f, good to firm) in May; dropping down the weights but others have more pressing claims.

12/1

2

(9)

13th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Kempton (AW)

French Sand

9st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Odds-on favourite when easily winning a 6f fillies' maiden at Wolverhampton in April; stiff tasks since, hit hard by the handicapper for a good run in Listed company (6f, good to firm) in May; 7f has looked to stretch her on her last two runs and possible that both the drop in trip and class will spark a full revival.

6/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 4 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished 1l behind French Sand on her debut 16 days ago, a race in which she was sent off the 11-8 favourite; can do better with the run behind her and she's high on the list.
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2nd

2

(5)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

14:40 Yarmouth

Kinswoman

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Prominent racer; progressive last year, winning on three occasions, including when making all at Haydock (5f, good) when last seen in October; now 5lb higher but this well-bred filly looks the type to continue progressing as a 4yo; holds an entry in Group 1 King Charles III at Royal Ascot.

2/1

5

(7)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:50 Haydock

Kinswoman

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

She was bidding for a hat-trick when a close second of 18 off this mark at York (5f, good) last Friday; this well-bred and progressive 3yo is a leading candidate for her top yard if conditions suit (unraced on slow ground).

7/4

10

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Kinswoman

8st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

From a fine family and things have clicked since dropping to 5f, making short work of her rivals in small-field Windsor novice in August and following up at Chester 19 days later (both good to firm); had stall 1 there and an 8lb rise isn't obviously generous but the form has worked out and she could well have more in the tank; interesting.

6/1

13/2

Form: 3

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Green off the bridle but still shaped with some promise when third of 12 at Dundalk in January (5f); wouldn't need much more to play a part on his stable debut.
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7th

2

(2)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Wild Embers

9st 7lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: D Donovan

Has shown promise at up to 7f, including when well backed at Southwell on his penultimate start; low-key run at Kempton four weeks ago, but a 3lb drop enables him to contest 0-55 company and 1m could be in range; betting to guide.

5/1

11th

9

(12)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Wild Embers

9st 5lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: D Donovan

Patchy record but he was well backed at Southwell last month and ran a better race, beaten 2l into fifth of the ten runners (behind Top Biller); tongue-tie added today but he has the widest stall to contend with.

12/1

5th

3

(5)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:38 Southwell (AW)

Wild Embers

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: D Donovan

Yet to make his mark in handicaps but he has dropped 8lb as a result and now drops into a 0-60; needs a close market check.

12/1

50/1

Form: 50/

Last run: 618 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest form in two turf runs in the summer of 2023; has caused problems at the start and unlikely to be of serious interest until handicapping.
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1

(7)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Hinitsa Bay

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Keen-going sort who has been in mainly good heart in turf handicaps since May (26212), the win coming at Yarmouth (1m, good) in July; a player if maintaining his form on Polytrack debut.

9/4

2nd

1

(2)

28th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:55 Yarmouth

Hinitsa Bay

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

Off the mark over C&D (good) 19 days ago after finishing second a couple of times; raised 4lb but should give it a good go in his follow-up bid.

Evs

Form: 66

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Went off too fast on his debut here three weeks ago (7f); failed to improve dropped to 5f last week; should do better at some point and this might be his trip.
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2

(5)

24th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Art Of Fox

9st 12lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Came good with a clearcut success at Chelmsford (5f) and ran well under a penalty behind one who made all at Ripon (good); 1lb higher here but Tyrese Cameron claims 8lb (3lb claimer aboard the last twice).

11/4

2nd

2

(8)

18th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Ripon

Art Of Fox

9st 8lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Made the breakthrough (sixth attempt) at Chelmsford (5f) last week; is turned out swiftly under a 6lb penalty with Alec Voikhansky again in the saddle; every chance if able to reproduce back on turf.

3/1

1st

7

(6)

12th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Art Of Fox

9st 2lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Five-race maiden who has not progressed so far and has been beaten around 4l in his two handicaps (6f/5f); in good hands and still early days but he needs to raise his game on this switch to Polytrack.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 96

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in two runs here (7f and 6f) this month; minor handicaps beckon.
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6th

6

(4)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

I Was Thinking

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Shaped quite well on his handicap debut here (7f) last October; didn't build on it at Lingfield two weeks later (1m) and now returns from 140 days off; drop to 6f not sure to suit but he is still worth a market check.

16/1

11th

6

(9)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield (AW)

I Was Thinking

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Adrian Wintle

Pleasing start to his handicap career when plugging on for fifth at Wolverhampton two weeks ago (7f; first run for seven months); the step up in trip should suit and Billy Loughnane takes over in the saddle.

10/1

Form: 4

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
This month's C&D debut wasn't without hope and his pedigree offers hope of much better at some stage; that's likely to be over longer trips than this though.
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8th

6

(3)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nordic Games

9st 3lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Noel Wilson

Sole win over 5f on Southwell AW last May but in moderate form on last five starts, three for this yard; return to 5f might help; has been tried in a variety of aids, first-time cheekpieces today.

33/1

9th

7

(5)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Nordic Games

8st 13lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Noel Wilson

Of interest on his best form for Stuart Williams, including a Tapeta win (5f) off 3lb higher; met some trouble in running on his stable debut at Southwell 16 days ago (6f; Atomic Mass second) but he was hardly flashing home; needs to step up on that.

14/1

9th

7

(5)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Nordic Games

8st 13lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Noel Wilson

Of interest on his best form for Stuart Williams, including a Tapeta win (5f) off 3lb higher; met some trouble in running on his stable debut at Southwell 16 days ago (6f; Atomic Mass second) but he was hardly flashing home; needs to step up on that.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £4.10
Straight Forecast £3.73
Trifecta £7.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

French Sand

POSTDATA:

Kinswoman

The Guardian:

Wild Embers

SPOTLIGHT:

Double Rush

LAMBOURN:

French Sand

The Times:

French Sand

Telegraph:

French Sand

Daily Mail:

French Sand

Daily Mirror:

French Sand

The Sun:

French Sand

The Star:

French Sand

Daily Record:

French Sand

NEWMARKET:

Kinswoman

D Express:

Kinswoman