March 11 / 17.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.00

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  • Prize money: £4291.88
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.20
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 7-3322 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
One of his four wins came over C&D and he has been knocking at the door over C&D this year, beaten under one length on each of his last four starts; more appealing than most.
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12

(2)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Arlecchinos Gift

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Mark Usher

His C&D win in February was achieved off a 10lb higher mark; out of sorts more recently though and others look safer.

14/1

5th

8

(1)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arlecchinos Gift

9st 1lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

All nine wins over 6f including three here; 8lb below his last winning mark, but attempts this far for only the second time on his 64th start and didn't prove his stamina in the first.

16/1

6th

6

(4)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

20:00 Windsor

Arlecchinos Gift

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Mark Usher

He was winning for the ninth time in his career when scoring at Kempton in February (made most); quiet on turf this summer and opposable despite a reduced mark.

25/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 873-21 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come at Wolverhampton, the latest in a 7f classified event nine days ago; fully effective at the shorter trip and more appealing than most of these.
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2nd

2

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bungle Bay

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

All eight wins have come here, five over this trip including in a 0-55 handicap six weeks ago; 1-1 at this level and very much respected.

5/1

2nd

5

(9)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bungle Bay

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

All eight wins have been at this track (five over C&D) but has been below his best this year and doesn't look ready to strike.

7/1

8th

9

(10)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Bungle Bay

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: James Evans

Wolverhampton specialist who doesn't run often on turf these days and rarely goes this far; not in much form on the AW this year and isn't obviously fancied.

16/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: -22341 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Gained compensation for a run of solid efforts when keeping on well to win a Chelmsford classified event 18 days ago (6f); more on her plate back in a handicap, even one of this level.
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6th

4

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

Bear To Dream

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Six-time winner, with five of those wins coming on turf; ran well when second of 11 here on the AW in December and switches to turf on her first start since; seems unsuited by ground softer than good.

13/2

6

(12)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

Bear To Dream

9st 6lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Michael Attwater

Below par last time but generally consistent otherwise of late and may rebound; has plenty of Brighton form, including four wins; not dismissed.

12/1

Form: 8-0569 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Popped up in a C&D handicap in November when tried in a visor for the first time; not so good since and others are more persuasive.
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7th

10

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Tommytwohoots

8st 10lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Last run was too bad to be true and had made a positive start for this yard, and he's closely matched with Dr Ali; possibilities.

10/1

12th

15

(17)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Tommytwohoots

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

On a long losing sequence but he has started life well for John Mackie on last two outings, fourth of 12 in 5f Catterick handicap ten days ago; very much one to consider off the same mark with cheekpieces refitted.

10/1

4th

10

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Tommytwohoots

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John Mackie

Finished second in this race in 2023 (soft) and 2024 (heavy); good second at Wolverhampton on his stable debut (6f) two weeks ago; well drawn back on turf but his 18 turf runs have seen him steer clear of anything faster than good to soft.

6/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 22-969

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Has often looked capable of winning at this sort of level but he is now 0-26 and his last three runs haven't been his best; drawn wide and opposable.
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6th

11

(10)

14th May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Katar

9st 0lb

J: William Cox

T: Richenda Ford

38-race maiden; low-key seasonal return (after a wind op) at Salisbury ten days ago; maiden status set to remain intact.

33/1

6th

11

(10)

14th May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Katar

9st 0lb

J: William Cox

T: Richenda Ford

38-race maiden; low-key seasonal return (after a wind op) at Salisbury ten days ago; maiden status set to remain intact.

33/1

8th

9

(3)

4th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Katar

10st 2lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Richenda Ford

37-race maiden who finished last off today's basement mark on latest appearance in September; hopes are pinned on subsequent wind operation making a big difference.

33/1

Form: 556732 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins in 2023; placed off this mark on his last two starts, over C&D and 7f at Southwell; needs things to drop just right for him but he's capable at this level.
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10th

10

(8)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

My Boy Jack

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Kevin Frost

All three wins at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta), though he has been placed three times from eight starts over this C&D; a losing run of 38 isn't ideal, though; blinkers return.

40/1

5th

7

(11)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

My Boy Jack

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

All wins have come over 6f here, though he has gone close over this trip at Southwell; fair fourth of nine here (6f) a fortnight ago, but a record of 3-82 does suggest a degree of caution.

10/1

Form: 6370-9 CD

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Successful in a small-field C&D handicap last May off 1lb higher; went into that race in good form though and her two runs this winter haven't been comparable; this is weaker but there are risks.
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7th

15

(17)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Alainn Tu

9st 0lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: J S Moore

Hasn't shown enough on AW of late to think she can break turf duck and is drawn widest.

16/1

7th

15

(17)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Alainn Tu

9st 0lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: J S Moore

Hasn't shown enough on AW of late to think she can break turf duck and is drawn widest.

16/1

Form: 59-724 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-14 on AW but he's effective over C&D and has run creditably here the last twice; should run his race but it might not be enough, even at this level.
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10th

13

(1)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

18:20 Hamilton

Jackmeister Rudi

10st 7lb

J: Mr Jake Dickson

T: Katie Scott

Bits and pieces of form on the AW earlier in the year would give him a squeak; both wins have come on turf, but losing run up to 23 and he finished behind four of these at Redcar (6f, soft) last time.

20/1

10th

14

(4)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Jackmeister Rudi

10st 2lb

J: Mr Jake Dickson

T: Katie Scott

in touch with leaders, took keen hold early, weakened over 1f out

25/1

10th

14

(4)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Jackmeister Rudi

10st 2lb

J: Mr Jake Dickson

T: Katie Scott

It's now 22 outings since his last success and he comes here on the back of a below-par fifth in 6f Chelmsford handicap 19 days ago; he's hard to warm to.

25/1

Form: 6900-8 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Sprung a surprise at Kempton in the summer of 2022 (6f, AW); little to recommend her since that win though.
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10th

11

(1)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Lingfield

You Are My World

9st 9lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

raced wide, towards rear, headway and prominent halfway, lost ground from over 2f out

33/1

10th

11

(7)

10th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

You Are My World

8st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Carroll

Done most racing in sprints and didn't look to see out 1m in one previous try; she wouldn't make much appeal even without the stamina concerns.

50/1

10th

11

(7)

10th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

You Are My World

8st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Carroll

Done most racing in sprints and didn't look to see out 1m in one previous try; she wouldn't make much appeal even without the stamina concerns.

50/1

Form: 8-6254 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 3lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Veteran who retains enthusiasm, finishing second over C&D in January; likely a couple will prove stronger all the same.
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9

(4)

11th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Doc Sportello

9st 3lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who retains enthusiasm, finishing second over C&D in January; likely a couple will prove stronger all the same.

20/1

4th

4

(5)

9th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

14:32 Wolverhampton (AW)

Doc Sportello

9st 3lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Now a 12yo but he went close over C&D two starts back and appeared to be undone by the sharp 5f when fifth of six at Lingfield last time; not easy to rule him out.

8/1

16/1

Form: -68924

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Currently 0-25 and although she's run some fair races in defeat this winter, including over C&D, she's opposable from the widest stall.
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10th

10

(8)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:25 Bath

Banana

8st 10lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

C&D winner who was a close second at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) 19 days ago; remains feasibly treated off 2lb higher but almost all of her turf runs have been on good or quicker and this return to soft ground is a concern.

11/2

10

(8)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:25 Bath

Banana

8st 10lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

C&D winner who was a close second at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) 19 days ago; remains feasibly treated off 2lb higher but almost all of her turf runs have been on good or quicker and this return to soft ground is a concern.

11/2

2nd

11

(3)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Banana

8st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Two 5f turf wins this year but she's fought a losing battle on the AW for a long time now (0-43); well drawn and back down in the weights so she isn't without hope.

8/1

Form: 8-0699

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Looks exposed as a modest maiden; good apprentice booked but easy enough to swerve.
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12th

12

(12)

10th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fighting Chance

9st 3lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Simon West

Poor, longstanding maiden who's lost his way again after a better spell last autumn; makes little appeal from the outside stall.

50/1

12th

12

(12)

10th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fighting Chance

9st 3lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Simon West

Poor, longstanding maiden who's lost his way again after a better spell last autumn; makes little appeal from the outside stall.

50/1

7th

9

(7)

25th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Fighting Chance

10st 7lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Simon West

26-race maiden who has generally struggled this year and he failed to beat a rival after missing the break over C&D last time; opposable.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £11.30
Straight Forecast £8.58
Tricast £37.28
Trifecta £40.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Bungle Bay

SPOTLIGHT:

Arlecchino's Gift

Daily Mail:

My Boy Jack

POSTDATA:

Bungle Bay

The Times:

Bungle Bay

The Sun:

Bungle Bay

The Star:

Bungle Bay

Daily Record:

Bungle Bay

Telegraph:

Arlecchino's Gift

The Guardian:

Arlecchino's Gift

D Express:

Arlecchino's Gift

Daily Mirror:

Arlecchino's Gift