March 18 / 17.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.30

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  • Prize money: £4291.88
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

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5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 67-324

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Slight improvement for the switch to handicaps this year, albeit not as much as might have been expected; still unexposed over this sort of trip though - his latest 1m2f fourth came in a slowly-run contest - and he's not a forlorn hope.
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10th

10

(9)

1st Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Strike Alliance

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Harriet Dickin

9.4f win off 3lb lower here in March 2023 on final start for Andrew Balding; close fifth of nine at Chelmsford (1m2f) this May on first run since, which was followed by a lesser show behind Goblet Of Fire at Kempton (1m3f) 19 days ago; cheekpieces are now given a go.

16/1

6th

1

(5)

12th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Strike Alliance

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Harriet Dickin

9.5f win at Wolverhampton on final start for Andrew Balding in March 2023; he was having his first run since when a close fifth of nine at Chelmsford three weeks ago (1m2f), keeping on well; Oisin Murphy takes over today; not fully exposed.

5/1

5th

9

(8)

23rd May 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Strike Alliance

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Harriet Dickin

slowly away, in rear, headway from over 1f out, kept on but not reach leaders

14/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 567-44

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
She has finished fourth in two handicaps this year, over 7f and 1m; not necessarily bred to improve for the new trip but she's not got much to find if she stays.
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1st

4

(6)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

13:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coloane

9st 12lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Roger Fell

3-36; back to winning ways, clinging on in a similar C&D apprentices' handicap (0-65) on Saturday; the promising Conor Whiteley retains the ride, and she'll be a threat to all if taking her chance again 48 hours on from that success.

9/4

1st

5

(4)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coloane

9st 8lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Roger Fell

Infrequent winner but she made a promising return from a 108-day break here two weeks ago; talented claimer takes off a valuable 3lb; shortlisted.

9/2

5th

10

(9)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coloane

8st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Roger Fell

Easy winner of a 1m handicap at Southwell last September when 9lb lower; up and down since and needs to be at her best to take this after 108 days off.

10/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 215-11 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Four AW wins since September, two of them here; had something up his sleeve when scoring over 1m4f here on Monday and he's a solid contender despite the steadier of a 6lb penalty.
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6th

3

(5)

3rd Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mirabello Bay

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Barry Brennan

prominent

10/1

2

(2)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Mirabello Bay

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Barry Brennan

Unraced here but all five wins have come on the AW and he's fine on Tapeta; hasn't been getting the breaks in his recent races and one to consider, for all that he's not shone when previously tried in cheekpieces.

8/1

5th

2

(5)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mirabello Bay

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Barry Brennan

All of his five wins have been on AW and latest was off this mark over C&D last March; finished fifth in both runs for new yard this winter but he didn't get much luck on the first occasion and was beaten less than 3l at Lingfield last time; could be dangerous if he can find something extra.

11/2

Form: 9-4823 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Two improved efforts since handicapping, runner-up over 1m and then a close third (despite saddle slipping) over 7f last time; still has time to do better and this trip should be within range; more appealing than most.
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3rd

1

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:40 Wexford

Deed Pole

12st 0lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Out of sorts for his handicap hurdling debut at Punchestown in October when last seen over timber but has previously finished runner-up in a Tramore maiden hurdle (2m1f, good); Flat return at Limerick when third was encouraging for his chances here.

15/2

3rd

2

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 190y

17:35 Limerick

Deed Pole

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Terence O’Brien

Two-time AW winner is 0-7 on turf; out of sorts over hurdles when last seen in October; best watched on return.

10/1

12th

4

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 46y

14:35 Punchestown

Deed Pole

11st 6lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Two wins on AW; ordinary form in maiden hurdles; Tramore second on penultimate start was gained in a weak race.

12/1

Form: 7448-3

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress for Richard Hannon at up to an extended 1m; got going too late when third over 7f here on her stable debut two weeks ago; could have a big run in her over this new trip.
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7th

5

(1)

9th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:30 Brighton

Beautiful Star

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

led, headed 2f out, weakened final furlong

10/1

5th

5

(6)

25th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beautiful Star

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

in rear

12/1

9th

4

(7)

9th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:50 Southwell (AW)

Beautiful Star

9st 5lb

J: Rafael Souza

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Failed to progress for Richard Hannon at up to an extended 1m; has been keeping on in her two races for this yard (7f/9.4f; new hood applied) and has possibilities should this set up for a closer.

12/1

12/1

Form: 907-

Last run: 136 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
She didn't beat many home in three quick 7f runs in the autumn; likely improver upped in trip for her handicap debut, though, and has the assistance of a promising 7lb claimer in the saddle; betting useful.
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3

13th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

17:20 Hereford

Dame Sarra

11st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: Noel Williams

Dual AW winner who has won over hurdles but very opposable on her more recent form; tongue-tie joins the cheekpieces tried last time.

25/1

9

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:55 Worcester

Dame Sarra

11st 1lb

J: James Davies

T: Noel Williams

Dual AW winner who has won over hurdles; however, cheekpieces are now fitted after two modest runs after a break.

33/1

7

27th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

16:37 Uttoxeter

Dame Sarra

11st 5lb

J: James Davies

T: Noel Williams

Dual AW winner and landed a good-ground novice hurdle for mares last summer; confined to just three sightings in the meantime and all of them uncompetitive, including handicap debut at Market Rasen last month.

25/1

7th
10 (10)
Stelios

16/1

Form: 789-43

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
He hasn't run badly the last twice but progress will be required now stepping up in distance.
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14th

14

(2)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Stelios

8st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Phillip Makin

3yo maiden; close third at Beverley in June; not in anything like the same form since and needs a big revival back on AW; 0-7 in this sphere and has the same score on turf.

33/1

8th

10

(9)

27th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Stelios

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Phillip Makin

13-race maiden; chance on his C&D third in June, but well beaten at 50-1 last time at Thirsk (1m4f, good); would be a surprise winner.

25/1

12th

15

(13)

18th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

19:45 Thirsk

Stelios

8st 5lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Phillip Makin

0-12 and trail has gone cold again since June's Beverley half-length third (1m2f, good to firm), slower ground not necessarily at fault (fair fifth on soft in April); 1lb out of the handicap.

50/1

Form: 674

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Didn't improve his RPR when fourth at Chelmsford three weeks ago (1m) but it was a run that hinted there was a bigger effort around the corner; trip should suit and he's not ruled out, for all the handicapper hasn't taken any chances.
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5th

9

(4)

13th May 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 179y

Class 4

18:10 Leicester

Soothing Blaze

8st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: William Stone

Goes beyond an extended 1m1f for the first time and stamina wouldn't be assured on pedigree; he'd need to improve for the stiffer test too.

12/1

8th

5

(5)

15th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

13:30 Yarmouth

Soothing Blaze

9st 7lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: William Stone

Made his debut in January and has shown only modest form in four starts on the AW, including on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (9.5f) last month; gelded since last seen and needs the switch to turf and application of cheekpieces to make a difference.

16/1

8th

3

(7)

18th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Soothing Blaze

9st 9lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: William Stone

Didn't improve his RPR when fourth at Chelmsford three weeks ago (1m) but it was a run that hinted there was a bigger effort around the corner; trip should suit and he's not ruled out, for all the handicapper hasn't taken any chances.

16/1

Form: 252627

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Exposed 18-race maiden; three times a runner-up over the extended 1m here but not at his best in one C&D run; likely there will be a couple stronger once more.
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9th

10

(9)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Man Made Of Smoke

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

reared start and blindfold off late, slowly into stride

14/1

4th

5

(2)

17th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Man Made Of Smoke

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: David Evans

His win came off 2lb higher here (9.4f) in May but he's not matched that since and has been well below form in his last two runs (1m2f); record now stands at 1-26 and has plenty to prove again with regular headgear removed.

12/1

5

(8)

9th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Man Made Of Smoke

9st 3lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

21st attempt when off the mark on Wolverhampton Tapeta (9.4f) in May off 2lb higher; has raced freely, so perhaps recent ventures over 1m2f have not been ideal, but he does not look the percentage call.

20/1

16/1

Form: 900

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has offered virtually nothing in three runs in maiden/novice events at Southwell this year (7f-1m3f); he was a market mover on his debut, though, and a gelding operation and addition of visor could spark major improvement; interesting to see if his backers return.
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10th

11

(9)

18th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Terry Two Jags

8st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Hugo Palmer

Has offered virtually nothing in three runs in maiden/novice events at Southwell this year (7f-1m3f); he was a market mover on his debut, though, and a gelding operation and addition of visor could spark major improvement; interesting to see if his backers return.

16/1

12th

13

(13)

17th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Terry Two Jags

8st 5lb

J: J F Egan

T: Hugo Palmer

Third favourite for a 7f novice here last month but very slowly away and quickly lost touch, coming home in his own time; 80-1 when soon fading over 1m here four days later.

66/1

12th

10

(3)

24th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Terry Two Jags

8st 8lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Hugo Palmer

Sent off the 100-30 third favourite for a 7f novice here on Friday but very slowly away and quickly lost touch, coming home in his own time; hard to recommend on that evidence.

20/1

Form: 86-315

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Scrambled home in minor 1m handicap at Kempton in January; not in the same form back there last month; others perhaps open to greater progress.
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3

(1)

27th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Little Roman

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Mark Loughnane

took keen hold, midfield

9/1

11th

8

(6)

18th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Little Roman

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Scrambled home in minor 1m handicap at Kempton in January; not in the same form back there last month; others perhaps open to greater progress.

12/1

8

(7)

8th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Little Roman

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mark Loughnane

Narrow win at Kempton in January but put in his place in slightly stronger contest there next time (both 1m) and this is tougher still; has new trip to contend with today.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £41.90
Straight Forecast £36.39
Tricast £70.36
Trifecta £142.60

Selections

RP Ratings:

Mirabello Bay

SPOTLIGHT:

Deed Pole

The Guardian:

Little Roman

NEWMARKET:

Coloane

POSTDATA:

Man Made Of Smoke

The Times:

Deed Pole

D Express:

Deed Pole

The Star:

Deed Pole

LAMBOURN:

Mirabello Bay

Telegraph:

Mirabello Bay

Daily Mail:

Mirabello Bay

Daily Mirror:

Mirabello Bay

The Sun:

Mirabello Bay

Daily Record:

Mirabello Bay