March 17 / 19.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

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  • 0m 5f 21y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

Form: 758-90 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Yet to fire for this yard but he's dropped in the weights and looks to retain some ability; not well drawn as things panned out at Southwell five weeks ago and better is likely today.
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7th

6

(7)

23rd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

14:35 Lingfield (AW)

Lynns Boy

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: John Butler

Successful at Wolverhampton off this mark in March (5f); promising return from seven months off when third to Masterclass at Chelmsford last month and he may prove better suited by today's trip than his old rival.

6/1

3rd

8

(3)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Lynns Boy

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

in touch with leaders

8/1

Form: 8-3947 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Easy winner of a 5f novice at Leicester last summer; beaten in seven handicaps since but there has been the odd promising effort; drop into Class 6 company will help but stall 10 won't.
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5th

2

(6)

19th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Yarmouth

Frisky

9st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: John Butler

Ran okay on last week's stable debut at Leicester (5f, soft) but she still finished last of the four runners and others looks more appealing.

8/1

4th

7

(7)

12th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Leicester

Frisky

9st 6lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: John Butler

took keen hold, prominent against near rail, switched right 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, soon dropped to last

12/1

12th

8

(14)

7th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

14:15 Bath

Frisky

9st 2lb

J: George Rooke

T: Simon Pearce

Easy winner at Leicester (5f, good to firm) last summer but that was in a small-field novice event and she's not made a major impact in handicaps since; has dropped to a dangerous mark but she failed to beat a rival at Wolverhampton last time and is now 1-15.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4-2654 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Made all to win over 6f at Chelmsford in December and there have been several good runs in defeat since; well drawn for this return to Class 6 company and he's not a forlorn hope.
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9

(11)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Araifjan

9st 1lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Dual winner here (6f/7f) in 2020; has gone close a couple of times lately, as when beaten a short head at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) in July, but losing run up to 24; others look more solid.

12/1

10

(3)

27th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Araifjan

8st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Herrington

No win away from Chelmsford since September 2021; agonisingly close at Newcastle (5f, AW) on penultimate start and bang there in a classified at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) on latest, which needs respect, but this test might be a little too sharp.

7/1

3

(6)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

14:50 Yarmouth

Araifjan

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Herrington

Winless away from Chelmsford since September 2021's 5f success here, though came agonisingly close to putting that right in a Newcastle 0-55 handicap latest; replication of the form of June's C&D third (good to firm) won't quite suffice, and there's likely competition for the lead also.

5/1

4/1

Form: 9-0514 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Caught the eye at Newcastle last month and confirmed that promise when overcoming traffic issue to win a 6f handicap five days later; not beaten far into fourth having travelled strongly in a better race last week; should get a good pace to aim at back at 5f and he's one to take very seriously.
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8th

11

(1)

1st Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

One Hart

9st 4lb

J: Archie Young

T: D Donovan

Back on song with narrow win at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last month but he failed to back that up at Chepstow (6f, good to soft) two weeks ago; this triple C&D winner now goes back up in trip but he's a mercurial type who needs to bounce back again.

12/1

9th

7

(8)

17th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:18 Chepstow

One Hart

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: D Donovan

Back on song with narrow win in 15-runner Lingfield handicap (7f, good to firm) last week, his sixth career success; not one to rely upon heavily but remains well handicapped on form as recent as the winter and can cope with today's drop back in trip.

5/1

1st

10

(10)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Lingfield

One Hart

9st 5lb

J: Tom Queally

T: D Donovan

raced near side, led

12/1

Form: 2-8114 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Veteran whose fire still burns bright, the winner of three course handicaps already this winter; had to challenge wide when keeping on for fourth here (6f) 11 days ago; shortlisted.
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7th

2

(3)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Astrophysics

9st 8lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Losing run goes back to last February but has run many good races in defeat over 6f and 5f here since, most recently when just losing out over the latter trip 12 days ago; well treated and in the thick of it.

6/1

3rd

9

(6)

19th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Astrophysics

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who has not won since last February but he's on a dangerous mark and hasn't had much luck this winter; drops back in trip but last two wins have been over C&D and he could be a big factor if he gets the breaks.

13/2

6th

5

(5)

7th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Astrophysics

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who has not won since last February but he's on a dangerous mark and was an eyecatcher at Wolverhampton (6f) 12 days ago; should get a decent tow into this race and has claims if he gets some luck.

6/1

Form: 362-84 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Not the force of old but he managed to win a 6f Class 5 at Hamilton last summer and often ran well afterwards; probably needed his reappearance last month and fared much better when a close fourth at Newcastle next time; not ruled out.
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4th

9

(8)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:15 Wetherby

Sir Benedict

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

No longer the force of old but has performed well on all four starts since joining Ben Haslam in March, most recently when keeping-on third at Musselburgh (5f, good) a fortnight ago; big player if this race is run to suit usual come-from-behind tactics.

9/2

3rd

8

(1)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Sir Benedict

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ben Haslam

Seven-time winner; style of racing leaves him a hostage to fortune and he has met trouble in two of his three runs for Ben Haslam; has the ability to win at this level and stall 1, while not optimal, should at least keep him clear of some of the traffic.

9/2

4th

10

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Sir Benedict

8st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ben Haslam

Seven-time winner with bucketloads of placed efforts to his name; both runs for this yard have been respectable and the return of cheekpieces is a definite plus.

6/1

Form: 25-419 C BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Justified strong market support at Newcastle in January (5f) off a 5lb lower mark; failed to fire one week later but he's much better than that and a short break could have freshened him up; has the ability to feature.
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8th

9

(10)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spanish Angel

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Conditions to suit and he should be well up to making an impact at this level; drawn wide, however, and others come here with less to prove.

12/1

7th

10

(5)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spanish Angel

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four-time course scorer who is a stone below last winning mark; however, has weak claims on his bare form this winter.

20/1

7th

10

(5)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spanish Angel

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four-time course scorer who is a stone below last winning mark; however, has weak claims on his bare form this winter.

20/1

Form: 688-75 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Not at his best this winter; down in the weights and latest run a bit better but others come here with stronger claims.
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8th

4

(9)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Nordic Glory

9st 6lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Multiple AW wins; much less prolific on turf but he was running over 5f on grass for the first time since a 2024 win when getting up near the line at Bath (firm) recently under James Glennon; has an awkward draw but this track may also suit; has to be considered.

7/2

1st

2

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

17:09 Bath

Nordic Glory

9st 7lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

A three-time 6f AW winner in 2025 and in good nick over the winter; just as effective on turf and this quirky sort is not out of things back from a break today.

5/1

5th

1

(2)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nordic Glory

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Last three wins have been over C&D and has mostly run well since the latest of those in September; beaten just over a length into fourth of ten behind Sisters In The Sky here a fortnight ago, but is capable of reversing the form if producing his best.

5/2

Form: 587-60

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

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1st

4

(5)

24th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

19:00 Bath

Josies Kid

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Dropped right out on his sole course run, in May, but comes into it on his best turf form and also some AW handicap runs over the winter; capable of a big run at this easier level.

8/1

7th

8

(7)

13th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Josies Kid

8st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Now 15lb lower than when winning at Chelmsford last November; that is indicative of a decline in his form though and the return to turf didn't help matters at Bath three weeks ago.

16/1

Form: 53321- C

Last run: 192 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Course winner (6f) who justified favouritism with a cosy win at Leicester in September when last seen; 5lb higher ahead of his return and he'll need to be at the top of his game to come out on top.
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8th

3

(5)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gustav Graves

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Course regular who's going beyond 5f for the first time in almost two years; remains consistent and is on a winning mark but others are preferred over this trip.

10/1

6th

8

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gustav Graves

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

In-form 8yo, placed at Wolverhampton and Newcastle on his last two starts; goes back up in class but it's difficult to rule out this eight-time course winner who should get a good pace to aim at.

10/1

3rd

1

(7)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gustav Graves

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Eight of his nine wins on the AW have been at Wolverhampton and the other came over this C&D; ran well but was no match for the winner when second of nine at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) nine days ago; claims off his last winning mark.

11/2

Form: 19067- CD

Last run: 94 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
He was winning for the fifth time when narrowly landing a 5f handicap at Chelmsford in November (off this mark); struggled since though and he needs a three-month break to have freshened him up.
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3rd

9

(6)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Lisa Williamson

All ten wins have been on AW including five at this track; runner-up off 2lb higher over C&D in September but it has been tough going since and others look safer.

33/1

4th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Lisa Williamson

Better at 6f these days and can be given a pass for his latest Southwell run (5f); second over C&D on his penultimate start and he is one to consider at this level.

12/1

4th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Lisa Williamson

Better at 6f these days and can be given a pass for his latest Southwell run (5f); second over C&D on his penultimate start and he is one to consider at this level.

12/1

Non-runners

Josies Kid

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

One Hart

POSTDATA:

Araifjan

The Times:

Gustav Graves

NEWMARKET:

Lynns Boy

D Express:

Sir Benedict

RP Ratings:

Spanish Angel

Daily Mirror:

Gustav Graves

The Sun:

Lynns Boy

Telegraph:

Araifjan

Daily Mail:

Araifjan

The Guardian:

One Hart

The Star:

One Hart

Daily Record:

One Hart