March 17 / 20.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

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  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.90
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 1-4323 C BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Beaten favourite in last four outings but is proving consistent, having posted form figures of 314323 (7f-1m2f) since joining current stable; again likely to be thereabouts.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Galaxy Wonder

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Most consistent since joining this yard (314323112) and was only beaten half a length by Party Island in his hat-trick bid at Bath (1m2f, firm) last month; despite that latest effort a bit of rain wouldn't come amiss; stable also runs Brodie's Boy.

9/2

2nd

3

(3)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:23 Bath

Galaxy Wonder

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

On a hat-trick after wins at Wolverhampton (8.6f) and here (1m, good to soft); raised 7lb for last time but that was fairly comfortable and he's likeably consistent; stays this far.

9/4

1st

2

(2)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Bath

Galaxy Wonder

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Won on turf in Ireland last summer and he has form figures of 3143231 on AW since joining his current yard; up another 4lb but he knuckled down well at Wolverhampton last time and he remains well handicapped on his best form; key player in his bid for a double.

5/2

OUR TIP

20/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 679-89

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won at Kempton (7f) last May but has been out of sorts (over 1m) since returning from summer break; best watched unless the market suggests a revival is likely.
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6th

4

(2)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Havana Touch

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Butler

5yo who was in top form on AW in the spring, with a win at Kempton (1m) being sandwiched by two seconds; showed some promise in May 2024 when he last raced on turf; key player if transferring good form back to grass.

7/1

2nd

9

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Touch

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Resumed winning ways in 1m Kempton handicap 29 days ago; up 4lb but must enter calculations.

7/2

1st

6

(2)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Havana Touch

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: John Butler

Back to form when second of 11 at Wolverhampton (8.6f) a fortnight ago; 2lb higher today but Rossa Ryan booked and this course winner should have a big run in him.

4/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 5-3331

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Record of 53331 for new stable, most recently opening her account in steadily run race over 1m2f at Lingfield; a possible danger, especially if getting a stronger pace back down in trip.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(4)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Bath

Eutropia

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Adrian Wintle

No win in her first 13 starts but she's won three of her last four including at Bath (1m/1m2f) in her last two runs; up 3lb for her narrow success last time but she's open to more progress and is versatile ground-wise; big player back down in trip.

7/2

1st

1

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

17:50 Bath

Eutropia

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Adrian Wintle

Quickened up well off a steady pace when winning at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) last month and made it two wins from her last three starts when landing a handicap here (good to soft) over 1m 12 days ago; raised 4lb and now steps back up in trip with solid claims if handling the likely quicker ground.

9/4

1st

5

(8)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:52 Bath

Eutropia

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Adrian Wintle

Record of 533313 for new stable and that latest third was a creditable effort from off the pace at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month; on same mark here and she's a big player if she can continue the good work back on turf.

2/1

Form: 751-36 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Four-time C&D winner, mostly under Billy Loughnane who is back on board for the first time since the most recent success (in December); below par last time but may rebound.
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Verdict Starting price

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

5th

1

(6)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

King Of Speed

9st 9lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Ended 2025 with a win at Wolverhampton (8.5f) in December; has had some ups and downs since but he came from off the pace to finish a creditable third at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) two weeks ago; now 3lb lower than for his last success and has claims if he can build on that last run.

7/2

3rd

6

(5)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:21 Lingfield (AW)

King Of Speed

10st 13lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Ended 2025 with victory at Wolverhampton (8.5f) in December and largely in good nick this term, a close fifth in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap two weeks ago; not ruled out off a 2lb lower mark.

14/1

25/1

Form: 4640-7

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden and has inconsistent form since switched to AW; failed to beat a rival on debut for new stable last time; opposed.
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6th

1

(8)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Merapi

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

0-14 but she finished runner-up twice here (1m/1m1f) last month and had another close call at Wolverhampton two weeks ago; on same mark as for her last two runs and she should make another bold bid; cheekpieces added.

9/4

2nd

2

(3)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Merapi

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Regressive maiden who's found her level for this yard, twice finishing second on turf last month, including over this sort of trip for the first time latest; needs to improve on previous AW work if she's to make it 14th time lucky.

4/1

2nd

2

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 21y

Class 6

14:05 Yarmouth

Merapi

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Keady

0-9 last year for Ed Walker; new yard this year and her half-length second of 14 here (good) last time was her closest finish, over 1m but she ran on well from rear; 1m1f, at the least, will be within range on that evidence.

5/2

16/1

Form: 324510

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Runner-up over C&D in 2023 but looks no certainty to go one better, having gained all ten AW wins at his usual venue Newcastle, the most recent on penultimate start.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:45 Carlisle

Pallas Lord

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Donald Whillans

Handy sort who is 1-1 here and ran well returned to turf when beaten a short head and a neck into third of eight at Hamilton (1m, good) a fortnight ago; ground faster than good probably not ideal, though.

7/1

3rd

3

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Pallas Lord

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Donald Whillans

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (7f) in February but below par both runs since, sixth in 8.5f handicap at Wolverhampton last time; has a rare run on turf now.

7/1

2

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

Pallas Lord

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Donald Whillans

Gained Newcastle win number ten in February; respectable sixth at Wolverhampton (8.6f) latest; it's hard to get excited by last year's turf exploits but he was runner-up over 1m here in April 2024.

15/2

11/2

Form: 500-02

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Three wins at about 1m4f for Richard Hannon; went close in Class 5 event at Southwell last week for new yard, despite dropping back to 1m; possibilities back down in grade, with the extra yardage a plus.
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10th

4

(10)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Phaedra

9st 10lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Joey Ramsden

Stable going well and she has run two sound races on Southwell Tapeta (1m/1m3f) this spring; wouldn't rule out but has run below her best in both starts here (1m4f and 8.5f).

14/1

4th

7

(2)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:21 Lingfield (AW)

Phaedra

8st 12lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Joey Ramsden

Two of three turf wins at about this trip in 2025 came off today's mark and higher; pleasing start for new yard over 1m at Southwell last month and she was slightly checked in her run when only just losing out there (1m3f) 18 days ago; interesting weights chance.

9/2

2nd

6

(5)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:18 Southwell (AW)

Phaedra

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Joey Ramsden

Couple of starts at about 1m for new yard, going close at Southwell then never landing a blow at Wolverhampton; interesting back up in trip, having done her winning at about 1m4f.

12/1

9/2

Form: 582371 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Successful in 0-55 apprentice event under Myla Coppins at Southwell (7f) last week, taking AW record to 6-45; this is a slightly better race but he escapes a penalty; dual C&D scorer; respected.
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10th

7

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

River Wharfe

9st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

11-time winner, most recently from off the pace over C&D last month; not in same form on either 8.6f start at Wolverhampton since, though, and might still be a shade too high in the weights.

12/1

6th

5

(2)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

13:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

River Wharfe

9st 7lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Came from off the pace (in refitted blinkers) to run down Von Krolock in a 7f apprentices' handicap at Southwell (10-1) on penultimate start; only eighth (King Of Speed fourth) over C&D subsequently; 4lb higher now, with a different claiming rider booked.

11/2

8th

12

(12)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

River Wharfe

9st 3lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Successful in 0-55 apprentice event under Myla Coppins at Southwell (7f) last week, taking AW record to 6-45; this is a slightly better race but he escapes a penalty; dual C&D scorer; respected.

9/2

8/1

Form: 58-442 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Consistent efforts this year for new yard but perhaps isn't crying out for this drop back in distance, having gained last seven wins over 9.5f/1m2f; new headgear fitted.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Masqool

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Very respectable 12-76 record for one who plies his trade in this sort of grade; vast majority of those wins came on AW but he can do it on turf and latest third over C&D (good to firm), while beaten a fair way, wasn't a bad effort; has dropped back down to his career-low mark.

12/1

3rd

9

(8)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:18 Windsor

Masqool

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

11-time AW scorer but sole turf win was three years ago; some creditable efforts on Polytrack for new yard this year but he's been out of sorts at Wolverhampton in last two runs; has some questions to answer and he looks opposable back on turf.

20/1

8th

5

(1)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Masqool

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

12-74; sits below last winning mark and filled the runner-up berth at Lingfield (1m2f) on penultimate start; less productive in a change of headgear (visor) over 8.5f here latest; trainer also saddles Three on Thursday.

14/1

8/1

Form: 74-673 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Hold-up filly; record is only 2-23 but she ran creditably (close third) over C&D most recently and holds a fighting chance off the same mark, especially if the pace is strong.
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9th

10

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Amber Honey

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Hold-up filly whose win for Ed Dunlop, from whom she was picked up in April for 7,500gns, came on Tapeta; become hard to predict and there's no sign of the usual headgear back from a short break.

12/1

5th

14

(9)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

16:07 Nottingham

Amber Honey

9st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ed Dunlop

Hold-up filly who went close at Wolverhampton (8.6f) on her penultimate run but she didn't fire there last time; still lightly raced on turf but she's not easy to predict and needs to bounce back again after that last run; switch of headgear.

12/1

12/1

Form: 64-274

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden; ran encouragingly in first-time visor at Wolverhampton (7f) most recently, while shaping as if this longer trip will suit; could go well in the retained headgear.
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2nd

2

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Knightmare

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David Evans

0-16 but has made the frame eight times; has been racing over further on turf, but shouldn't have a problem with the drop in trip back on the AW and drops to this level for the first time; shortlisted.

4/1

3rd

8

(9)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Knightmare

8st 8lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: David Evans

0-15 but there have been some good runs along the way, including here; others look to have more pressing claims.

9/1

4th

3

(1)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:12 Bath

Knightmare

9st 7lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: David Evans

Contrasting efforts over C&D on last two starts, finishing a respectable third to Moon Over The Sea then below-par fifth to Virtual Hug; still a maiden and his chance of finally winning partly depends on the effects of first-time eyeshield.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £43.20
Straight Forecast £34.56
Tricast £196.91
Trifecta £345.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Phaedra

NEWMARKET:

Amber Honey

The Times:

Eutropia

The Guardian:

River Wharfe

Daily Mail:

Havana Touch

POSTDATA:

Pallas Lord

Daily Mirror:

Amber Honey

The Sun:

Amber Honey

D Express:

Eutropia

RP RATINGS:

Phaedra

Telegraph:

Phaedra

Daily Record:

Phaedra

The Star:

River Wharfe