March 20 / 20.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.30

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SBK: No Casino Just Sports Handicap

  • Prize money: £18319
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.60
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 61243- D

Last run: 93 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Irish 4yo whose strike-rate is 3-14; has form figures of 1243 since being gelded, the success on turf and other efforts on Dundalk AW (dual winner there previously); each-way squeak on seasonal debut.
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3rd

13

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Dark Ace

8st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Adrian McGuinness

Irish handicapper whose AW double in Britain this year has taken his record since being gelded to 3-6; improving and can't be dismissed, despite being a stone higher than for last turf attempt (which he won).

10/1

1st

9

(1)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Dark Ace

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Adrian McGuinness

Made it 2-5 since being gelded when winning at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) a fortnight ago; he's won twice on Polytrack at Dundalk; this in-form Irish challenger holds solid claims up 4lb for last time.

7/2

1st

11

(2)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Ace

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Adrian McGuinness

Irish 4yo whose strike-rate is 3-14; has form figures of 1243 since being gelded, the success on turf and other efforts on Dundalk AW (dual winner there previously); each-way squeak on seasonal debut.

10/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 00451- CD

Last run: 95 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Absent since winning in first-time blinkers (retained) over C&D three months ago on second start for new yard and on AW; unexposed in this sphere and still has leeway in the handicap (peak mark was 16lb higher).
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2nd

8

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Bears

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

Absent since winning in first-time blinkers (retained) over C&D three months ago on second start for new yard and on AW; unexposed in this sphere and still has leeway in the handicap (peak mark was 16lb higher).

7/1

5th

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newmarket

King Of Bears

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

In and out for George Scott this season but not disgraced over 7f at Chelmsford (AW debut) three weeks ago; can compete off a career-low mark so would have real possibilities if revitalised by a change of stable.

10/1

5th

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newmarket

King Of Bears

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

In and out for George Scott this season but not disgraced over 7f at Chelmsford (AW debut) three weeks ago; can compete off a career-low mark so would have real possibilities if revitalised by a change of stable.

10/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 2126-1

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 4yo who justified favouritism at Chelmsford (5f) on AW/stable/seasonal debut, taking record to 2-7; looks likely to be as effective back over 6f (second attempt); respected with further progress plausible.
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5th

15

(14)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Arklow Lad

8st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Lightly raced 4yo who won on stable debut at Chelmsford (5f, AW) in February before good third at Wolverhampton (6f, AW), and he was back on the scoresheet in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) last month; could continue to progress for his new connections; chance.

11/1

1st

11

(10)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

15:57 Pontefract

Arklow Lad

8st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Low-mileage 4yo who was a turf scorer in Ireland; couple of good performances on AW for shrewd new connections, justifying favouritism at Chelmsford (5f) then third at Wolverhampton (6f; winner franked the form on Good Friday); remains open to further progress, provided he takes to added cheekpieces; shortlisted.

6/1

4/1

Form: 790-11 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won going away last week, completing a Newcastle double (6f) and taking AW record to 4-10 (2-2 this year); in excellent form and well handicapped under a small penalty (future mark 5lb higher); big player.
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10th

12

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Grant Wood

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Paul Midgley

Almost as good as ever at the age of seven and went down narrowly at Ripon (6f, good) earlier this month; hard to knock but this is a warm race and he faces some unexposed rivals.

14/1

3rd

5

(7)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

Grant Wood

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Began this year with two Newcastle wins (6f, Tapeta) but he was only eighth of ten there last month; has won over C&D but has a patchy profile and needs to step up again on this return to turf.

10/1

8th

8

(1)

13th Apr 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Grant Wood

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Began the season with two C&D wins, the second an impressive one; only fourth at Wolverhampton last time but he was putting in good late work and that form has been well advertised since; another 4lb higher today but the return to Newcastle is in his favour.

5/1

16/1

Form: -03339 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Retains quite a useful level of ability despite his advancing years but form dipped last time; on a 14-race losing sequence and takes on several last-time winners who have younger legs.
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3rd

1

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Aberama Gold

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Multiple winner down the years and gained his most recent success (narrowly, three starts ago) off current mark; subsequent dip in form is the negative.

12/1

11th

1

(15)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Aberama Gold

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Getting on but retains a lot of his old ability, is still consistent enough and has won over C&D before; rare off-day at Thirsk a fortnight ago, having beating a subsequent winner in a small field off 1lb lower previously; quite capable of bouncing back.

12/1

6th

2

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Aberama Gold

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Retains a large portion of his ability despite his advanced years and took advantage of a reduced mark at Cattterick (6f, good) ten days ago; only nudged up 1lb for that narrow success.

7/2

Form: 25-413 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly over C&D since October, winning twice in Class 5; creditable third in Class 4 event most recently; on a tough mark but is reasonably solid and likely to give his running.
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10th

4

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Papa Cocktail

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Herrington

Consistent spell on Tapeta over the winter and continued the good work back on turf when close second of six at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; he's never won above a mark of 75, though.

12/1

2nd

6

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

18:27 Doncaster

Papa Cocktail

8st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Herrington

C&D win last summer came off 18lb lower and he returns to turf 10lb higher than when last running on grass, thanks to a consistent spell on Tapeta; will need something close to a career-best to take this and he's not improving at his age.

10/1

2nd

2

(2)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Papa Cocktail

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael Herrington

Track regular who doubled his tally over C&D when scoring in January and ran respectably in two subsequent starts in this higher grade; sometimes needs luck in the run but he's respected.

11/2

Form: 41-523 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Opened his AW account in Kempton contest (6f) in December; has remained in form since, without necessarily building on that success; likely needs to raise his game in this field.
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7th

6

(12)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buccabay

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Opened his AW account in Kempton contest (6f) in December; has remained in form since, without necessarily building on that success; likely needs to raise his game in this field.

10/1

3rd

3

(2)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Buccabay

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Made his AW breakthrough when scoring over C&D in December; matched that form when second over C&D in January and big player with Billy Loughnane taking over in the saddle for the first time.

11/4

2nd

2

(6)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Buccabay

9st 10lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Made his AW breakthrough when scoring over C&D near the start of last month and it was a creditable effort when close fifth of 12 at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) a fortnight ago; solid claims from the same mark.

9/4

OUR TIP

Form: 1629-2 C

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Dual sprint winner who didn't see out 7f as well as the horse who beat him at Kempton most recently; return to 6f looks a plus but he remains weighted to the hilt (on career-high mark).
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9th

2

(3)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

17:05 Catterick

Valley Ofthe Kings

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Dylan Cunha

Two AW wins last year; didn't run badly in a stronger handicap at Doncaster ten days ago (not well drawn as things panned out); each-way shout going back around a left-hand bend.

9/1

7th

15

(19)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Valley Ofthe Kings

8st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Dylan Cunha

Promise on turf, including over C&D, and he won twice on AW in late 2025; this race looks too competitive though.

33/1

20/1

Form: 505-47 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Shapes as if this return to 6f is worth a shot but otherwise has something to find on the balance of his recent 7f form and losing sequence goes back to 2024; others have stronger claims.
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8th

1

(10)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Tennessee Gold

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Joseph Parr

Three wins in 2024 but he has drawn a blank since; returns to his optimum trip off a reduced mark and this is his first Class 5 handicap for some time; not solid but he has the ability to go well.

7/1

6th

5

(9)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Tennessee Gold

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Joseph Parr

Dual course winner (6f/7f) and 3lb below his last winning mark but patchy form since returned to the AW and attempts this far for the first time; hood given a go.

20/1

9th

12

(11)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tennessee Gold

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Joseph Parr

Shapes as if this return to 6f is worth a shot but otherwise has something to find on the balance of his recent 7f form and losing sequence goes back to 2024; others have stronger claims.

20/1

40/1

Form: 1249-4 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
On a difficult mark and has done all of his winning on turf, mostly over shorter than 6f; mixed RPRs since returned to AW; not the percentage call in this competitive race.
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4th

3

(5)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:05 Chepstow

Marching Mac

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Seven turf wins on ground ranging from good to heavy; not in peak form on AW this year but last autumn's wins at Bath (5.5f, heavy) and Leicester (5f, soft) make him of firm interest off this mark.

9/2

10th

3

(9)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marching Mac

9st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

On a difficult mark and has done all of his winning on turf, mostly over shorter than 6f; mixed RPRs since returned to AW; not the percentage call in this competitive race.

40/1

4th

2

(3)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Marching Mac

9st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Had a good spell in the mud on turf last autumn but ended his year with a lesser run at Newcastle in November, taking his AW record to 0-8; might be best watched after 97 days off.

25/1

Form: 354-41 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly over 5f but the manner of his course win (5f) last week suggests he'll be as effective back at 6f; whether he can defy a 5lb penalty is a different matter (2lb badly in).
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3rd

2

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:05 Windsor

Moulin Booj

9st 6lb

J: Liam Wright

T: George Scott

C&D scorer; not seen to best effect on his last three runs since scoring at Wolverhampton (5f) in March, going too freely from an outside draw when last of six at Bath (5f) last time; interesting from an easing mark.

7/1

6th

8

(8)

4th May 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 3

14:50 Bath

Moulin Booj

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

C&D winner; stayed on well to land a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton in March and two defeats since have come over 6f; latest Lingfield effort was much better than the distance beaten suggests; 5f on quick ground suits ideally and more patient tactics in a well-run race could pay dividends.

5/1

6th

6

(9)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Moulin Booj

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Won at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) last month and he failed to settle when well beaten from a wide draw over 6f there next time; however, all of his wins have come at 5f and he has something to prove kept to 6f.

16/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £104.50
Straight Forecast £82.37
Tricast £187.91
Trifecta £387.70

Selections

The Times:

Arklow Lad

RP RATINGS:

Grant Wood

SPOTLIGHT:

King Of Bears

NEWMARKET:

Valley Ofthe Kings

Telegraph:

Arklow Lad

The Guardian:

Arklow Lad

Daily Mail:

Arklow Lad

The Sun:

Arklow Lad

The Star:

King Of Bears

TOPSPEED:

Grant Wood

POSTDATA:

Grant Wood

Daily Mirror:

Grant Wood

Daily Record:

Grant Wood