March 19 / 19.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.30

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  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

1st
4 (12)
Bungle Bay

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 73-212 CD BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Managed to get a good early position from stall 12 when winning over C&D 17 days ago (some of today's rivals reoppose); solid second off this mark over 6f last week; lots to like other than landing stall 12 again.
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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

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 0000-8 D BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Did well in his first stint with this yard, winning three AW handicaps and achieving a BHA rating of 71; had a miserable time of things in Ireland last year but he has returned to Kevin Philippart De Foy off a paltry mark; well backed on his return to Britain last month but never featured after a slow start; too soon to write him off.
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11th

7

(8)

11th Jan 2025

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0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Gidwa

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

prominent

20/1

11th

7

(8)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Gidwa

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

prominent

20/1

7th

7

(6)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Gidwa

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Has won on both AW surfaces (0-1 here) but has been off his game in three runs since returning from a break, latterly in this new headgear combination; opposable.

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 21-465 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Off the mark when getting the better of Rebel Redemption over C&D on Boxing Day; respectable efforts in defeat since and he should run his race again.
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9

(12)

23rd May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

14:50 Bath

Outreach

9st 1lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

Three-time Wolverhampton 7f winner who rarely runs on turf or in sprints these days; usually has plenty of use made of him but whether he'll be able to hold a pitch, down in trip from the outside stall, remains to be seen.

20/1

9

(12)

23rd May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

14:50 Bath

Outreach

9st 1lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

Three-time Wolverhampton 7f winner who rarely runs on turf or in sprints these days; usually has plenty of use made of him but whether he'll be able to hold a pitch, down in trip from the outside stall, remains to be seen.

20/1

Form: 823452 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; yet to strike for new stable but he's been threatening, most recently finishing second at Newcastle 12 days ago (6f); major player in this line-up.
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8th

10

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Ayr

Bernie The Bear

8st 9lb

J: Jamie Gormley

T: Linda Perratt

Yet to win on turf (0-17) and his 'most recent' AW win was at Wolverhampton (6f) in December 2023; nothing positive to take from his last four starts, including when weakening quickly at Musselburgh (7f; 40-1) three weeks ago.

50/1

9th

10

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Bernie The Bear

9st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

All three wins came on AW in 2023 when trained by Richard Fahey; only narrowly denied by The Gay Blade over 6f at Newcastle in February but hasn't been in same form since, including behind that reopposing rival there last week.

14/1

6th

8

(2)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bernie The Bear

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

All three wins came on AW in 2023 when trained by Richard Fahey; has run poorly on last two starts; best watched for now.

25/1

25/1

Form: 23/65- CD

Last run: 423 days

W: 9st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in December 2020; retained ability last winter but he's drawn wide on this return from 423 days off and looks best watched.
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11

(8)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Desert Dream

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Veteran who is 3-15 over C&D on ground ranging from good to soft; hard to predict these days, but capable of running well off if putting his mind to it.

12/1

11

(8)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Desert Dream

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Veteran who is 3-15 over C&D on ground ranging from good to soft; hard to predict these days, but capable of running well off if putting his mind to it.

12/1

7th

11

(1)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

Desert Dream

8st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Seb Spencer

Went close last time at Catterick (7f, good) but following one good run with another can be challenging these days; has form on soft ground but 7f is his trip.

10/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 7-6465 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
A long time since he won over this trip and although he ran well enough at Southwell last week, he did tie up late on; others make more appeal.
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5th

4

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Porfin

9st 5lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

11 wins, the latest off basement mark over C&D in January; largely consistent since and may benefit from this drop back in trip, having raced too freely when fourth over 7f here on latest outing; back from two-month break.

11/2

4th

5

(5)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Porfin

9st 6lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

Ready win here (6f) in January; generally held his form since and Monday's low-key effort at Wolverhampton is excusable as he saw no daylight in the home straight.

8/1

11/2

Form: 43-645 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Two course wins but he's been beaten 14 times since his Southwell success one year ago; more than capable at this level though and no surprise to see him bang there.
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2nd

5

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Split Elevens

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Three C&D wins but perhaps even more effective on Tapeta; had the benefit of Jack Callan's claim when successful at Wolverhampton (7f) last month and although back up 3lb he's perfectly capable of finding another race off this mark.

5/1

1st

3

(4)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Split Elevens

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Winner of ten races on the AW including three over C&D; still 1lb below his last winning mark and recent efforts suggest he remains capable of playing a part.

6/1

4th

5

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Split Elevens

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: John Butler

Ten-time AW winner; just a respectable fifth at Wolverhampton (7f) this month but remains on a workable mark and can't be ignored.

7/2

20/1

Form: 409-94

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in all 14 starts but she did appear to show more when keeping on for fourth behind Bungle Bay over C&D 17 days ago; has to prove that wasn't a flash in the pan; cheekpieces now added.
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6th

11

(8)

6th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Wood Farm Wag

9st 0lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Nikki Evans

Still a maiden and is far from consistent; yet to be placed; first-time blinkers need to make a big difference.

33/1

6th

11

(8)

6th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Wood Farm Wag

9st 0lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Nikki Evans

Still a maiden and is far from consistent; yet to be placed; first-time blinkers need to make a big difference.

33/1

6th

9

(8)

29th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Wood Farm Wag

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Nikki Evans

Maiden; encouraging fourth in 7f Wolverhampton classified in March but hasn't repeated the form since; no great appeal back at 1m.

33/1

Form: 475802 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Consistency is becoming an issue but he ran well when second over C&D last week; not sure to replicate the form.
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12th

13

(7)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rebel Redemption

8st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Winless since 2022 and returned three poor efforts over the past year; would be a surprise winner back from four months off.

50/1

9th

9

(2)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rebel Redemption

8st 9lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Scott Dixon

A seven-time winner over 6f, with the latest of those coming in August 2022; failed to beat a rival home in his last two outings and he's opposable from out of the weights on his first start since March.

20/1

Form: 658-57 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Not straightforward but he did manage to win a Chelmsford 7f handicap in September off a 2lb higher mark (for Alice Haynes); low-key stable debut nine days ago but could leave that behind him from a handy draw.
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10th

9

(9)

19th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Kodi Noir

9st 3lb

J: Tom Queally

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Overcame trouble in running to win the corresponding race 12 months ago off an 8lb higher mark (then trained by Alice Haynes); patchy record for new stable but his best run for them came over C&D and Tom Queally's only ride for the stable in 2024 (before this evening) finished second; can go well.

10/1

9th

5

(6)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:25 Lingfield (AW)

Kodi Noir

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

dwelt start, in rear

10/1

7th

10

(6)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Kodi Noir

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Not beaten far into fourth of ten at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) in May, but he has been off three months since and has no great record fresh; opposed.

14/1

14/1

Form: 299-65

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Didn't get home behind Bungle Bay over C&D 17 days ago and his best efforts have come over 6f; could prove vulnerable late on once again.
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11th

9

(4)

19th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Starjik

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ewan Whillans

Didn't get home behind Bungle Bay over C&D 17 days ago and his best efforts have come over 6f; could prove vulnerable late on once again.

14/1

5th

11

(3)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Starjik

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ewan Whillans

Dual 6f winner; bred to be as effective back at 7f and looks interesting on classified debut with reappearance under his belt.

16/1

6th

5

(1)

19th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Starjik

9st 6lb

J: Archie Young

T: Ewan Whillans

Won twice off higher marks on Polytrack (6f) in the autumn of 2022 but he's drawn a blank since and has finished out the back at Chelmsford in his last two starts; down the list.

10/1

Non-runners

Lady Wingalong

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £30.80
Straight Forecast £17.96
Tricast £72.52
Trifecta £169.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bernie The Bear

POSTDATA:

Outreach

The Guardian:

Bungle Bay

The Star:

Rebel Redemption

NEWMARKET:

Split Elevens

Telegraph:

Outreach

RP RATINGS:

Bernie The Bear

The Times:

Bernie The Bear

Daily Mail:

Bernie The Bear

Daily Mirror:

Bernie The Bear

The Sun:

Bernie The Bear

D Express:

Bungle Bay

Daily Record:

Rebel Redemption