March 16 / 19.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.30

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  • Prize money: £12988.08
  • 1m 4f 51y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.54
  • Place: £1.10

Form: /7336-

Last run: 204 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Inclined to pull hard last year and there's still potential in him if he learns to settle; perhaps being gelded over the winter will have done the trick and he's interesting against a field of exposed handicappers.
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5th

2

(7)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Intinso

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Craig Lidster

Slightly resurgent on reappearance but needs to build on that effort and remains far from solid on his form for current stable; was a useful sort for previous yard.

20/1

6th

4

(2)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Intinso

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Craig Lidster

Useful performer at up to 1m6f for the Gosdens but regressive for his current yard and tailed off in his last five starts, including on hurdling debut in August; has plenty to prove on his return and last win was almost two years ago.

25/1

4

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

15:55 Cartmel

Intinso

11st 2lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Craig Lidster

Useful Flat performer at up to 1m6f for the Gosdens but regressive for his current yard and tailed off on his last four starts (blinkered on latest); perhaps he'll be sweetened up by hurdling but he carries obvious risks.

10/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 51-271 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Record in middle-distance Tapeta handicaps reads 213121 following last month's C&D win off 2lb lower; is solid enough in a race in which many have question marks over them, so needs considering.
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8th

6

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

14:35 Goodwood

Haku

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Mark Loughnane

Multiple AW winner; belied his huge odds with close third at Newmarket on belated return to turf last time but this is a step back up in grade; 0-6 in this sphere and others look preferable.

20/1

3rd

1

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:58 Newmarket (July)

Haku

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Mark Loughnane

Ten-time AW winner who is 5lb lower than when winning at Southwell (1m4f, AW) last November; however, this is his first run since January and he was well beaten at Ascot in May 2024 on his last encounter with turf; 0-5 on grass and others have less to prove.

16/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 26143- C

Last run: 196 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Four-time Tapeta winner, three of them here, who resumes on a career-high mark (5lb higher than when going in at Chester last summer); there's nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh.
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7th

1

(3)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Dream Harder

10st 2lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

A tongue-tie was added to cheekpieces when off the mark for this yard, getting up late at Epsom (1m4f, good to firm) in July; weak in the market under a penalty when beaten 5l in amateur riders' event over C&D (good) the following week; combination of this trip and slow ground will be new to him.

8/1

4th

1

(5)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:18 Haydock

Dream Harder

11st 3lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Ex-Ian Williams; first win for current yard with first-time tongue-tie at Epsom last week (1m4f, good to firm), quickening up well after not getting best of runs; could go well with a 4lb penalty although below par two previous runs at 1m6f.

13/2

1st

2

(3)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 5

18:40 Epsom

Dream Harder

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Loughnane

Signed off for Ian Williams with below-par AW run in the autumn and finished last on both turf starts for new stable this year; on good mark now but needs first-time tongue-tie to aid a return to form.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 52-146 CD BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Little room for manoeuvre off this mark and looked to have no excuses at Southwell last weekend having been backed into favouritism; is more likely than most to give his running but will need a career-best to win.
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5th

1

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:58 Chester

Nolton Cross

10st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

6-24 on AW but 0-13 on turf; returned to form when second over C&D (good; Class 3) two weeks ago but he dictated steady fractions from the front and it probably flatters him; still commands some attention.

7/2

2nd

6

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

19:00 Chester

Nolton Cross

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

6-24 on AW but 0-12 on turf; recent efforts have been underwhelming and he's probably better suited by 1m4f; not the percentage call.

20/1

5th

3

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

19:10 Nottingham

Nolton Cross

9st 10lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Hugo Palmer

Six-time AW winner but he's 0-11 on turf and has struggled at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) and Hamilton (1m5f, good) in last two runs; now drops back into a Class 4 event but he has plenty to prove back at this trip.

16/1

Form: 260-88

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
French turf/AW winner who went backwards in Bahrain over the winter; the headgear comes off again as he tackles this far for the first time and Dream Harder looks his yard's best shout.
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10th

9

(11)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Duc De Kent

9st 5lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ian Williams

French turf/AW winner (7.5f/1m2f) in 2023; yet to be placed for this stable but he almost certainly needed his first start for 806 days when sixth of seven at Chester (1m2f, good) last time; dropped another 3lb and he may take a step forward.

25/1

6th

4

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:58 Chester

Duc De Kent

9st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ian Williams

French turf/AW winner (7.5f/1m2f) early in 2023; choppy waters afterwards and has been absent since finishing tailed off in the Chester Plate in May 2024.

66/1

16th

5

(13)

10th May 2024

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:15 Chester

Duc De Kent

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ian Williams

French turf/AW winner (7.5f/1m2f) early in 2023; largely struggled on turf in Bahrain over the winter and although there have been better signs on British AW when an outsider in his two runs since, he still needs to build on that; unraced beyond 1m4f.

28/1

16/1

Form: 970/0- D

Last run: 309 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Prolific winner under both codes, latterly notching a four-timer over fences last summer; won first time out between the ages of three and five, so goes well fresh, but this is quite an ask off his AW mark (12lb higher than when well held on turf last spring).
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5th

1

27th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 2

18:25 Stratford

Al Zaraqaan

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

5-9 over fences, the latest win gained in very strongly run race at Cartmel (2m1f, good) in May; well down the field in two competitive contests since but in calmer waters today and has a fighting chance if back on song.

5/1

13th

1

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 1

15:15 Market Rasen

Al Zaraqaan

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Flat background; made a successful return to fences (fifth win in this discipline) at Cartmel (2m1f, good) and didn't give himself a chance at Uttoxeter by racing too freely; wouldn't be a certain stayer over this far.

12/1

12th

2

30th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 2

14:25 Uttoxeter

Al Zaraqaan

11st 12lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Returned from break with two low-key Flat runs this year but came from behind to win Cartmel chase (2m1f, good) comfortably by 6l when back over jumps last month; was probably flattered by the way that very strongly run race panned out but is now 5-7 over fences (including a C&D win).

5/1

Form: 3243-2

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Most wins have come over 6f and he's taking something of a step up in distance having made his comeback three weeks ago over 5f (never been beyond 7f); is on almost a career-high mark aged seven and stamina is the obvious worry.
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6th

10

(13)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Juan Les Pins

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Had been running well but has performed miserably in his last two races when awkward at the start both times.

20/1

16th

4

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Juan Les Pins

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Good run of form ground to a halt at Thirsk ten days ago when he wasn't on his best behaviour in the stalls; has the ability to feature off this mark but is not without risk.

14/1

9th

10

(8)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Juan Les Pins

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

He had dropped a long way in the weights before ending a losing run at Newcastle (5f) in March; added a C&D win in April and he has run well in defeat in both runs since; creeping back up the weights and had a 53-day break but he has the ability to go well.

6/1

Form: 92560/

Last run: 588 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Hasn't been seen in going on two years (has been dropped 5lb and gelded in the interim); made the running more than once and should be able to get his own way against several hold-up performers if that's the plan; the market will give some clues.
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9th

2

(8)

1st Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

15:30 Kempton (AW)

Approachability

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

soon led

16/1

9th

2

(8)

1st Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

15:30 Kempton (AW)

Approachability

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

soon led

16/1

9th

8

(8)

16th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 2

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Approachability

8st 7lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

Hasn't been seen in going on two years (has been dropped 5lb and gelded in the interim); made the running more than once and should be able to get his own way against several hold-up performers if that's the plan; the market will give some clues.

10/1

Form: 4961-9

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Formerly trained in France then Germany (picked up for 62,000euros); started 150-1 for a similar race at Lingfield a fortnight ago, when well beaten, and the tongue-tie comes off/first-time cheekpieces go on.
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9th

5

(2)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 2

15:47 Lingfield (AW)

Frozen

9st 5lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Amy Murphy

hampered start, towards rear after 2f

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £4.60
Straight Forecast £4.16
Tricast £19.89
Trifecta £22.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Intinso

RP RATINGS:

Nolton Cross

Daily Mail:

Haku

The Guardian:

Approachability

Telegraph:

Dream Harder

NEWMARKET:

Intinso

D Express:

Intinso

The Sun:

Intinso

The Star:

Intinso

TOPSPEED:

Nolton Cross

POSTDATA:

Nolton Cross

The Times:

Nolton Cross

Daily Mirror:

Haku

Daily Record:

Haku