March 06 / 19.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

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  • Prize money: £4291.88
  • 1m 4f 51y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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1st
3 (3)
Heathen

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 57951- D

Last run: 159 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Came good with hood applied in his third handicap when forging clear on his step up to 1m4f at Newcastle (second run after wind surgery) in September; 8lb higher on his return but that latest form looks solid and he's open to more progress at this trip; key player in first run for new owners.
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3rd

9

(10)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

14:53 Chester

Heathen

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Jennie Candlish

5-19 on AW and 0-9 on turf; twice close up over 1m4f on turf last year, including off this mark at Chester, but is also a dual 1m6f winner on AW and has at least one piece of 2m form in that sphere; a case can be made if he's tuned up sufficiently after 259 days off; the market may guide.

14/1

6

(4)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:05 Chester

Heathen

11st 3lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Jennie Candlish

Below best at York in June and since left David O'Meara for 20,000gns; an assured stayer who is capable off this mark and could have a part to play.

8/1

2nd
2 (9)
Greystoke

6/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: /44-32 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Hurdle and dual Flat winner, who has run well back in this sphere in both runs this winter; was no match for Nolton Cross (runs in 7:00) over C&D last month but he ran into some trouble before staying on well for a clear second; 1lb higher here but he's respected on this drop back in grade.
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9

29th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

14:31 Newton Abbot

Greystoke

10st 2lb

J: Cameron Iles

T: Jimmy Frost

Regressive 7yo who was a well-beaten 66-1 shot over C&D (good) last month and is effectively only 2lb lower today.

33/1

12

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

14:45 Newton Abbot

Greystoke

10st 4lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Jimmy Frost

Has struggled since joining this stable, including when briefly tried over fences and in cheekpieces, but offered some hope here on heavy ground in April (2m1f); has come a long way down in the weights but returns from a break with enough to prove.

33/1

5th

7

19th Apr 2025

Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

15:44 Newton Abbot

Greystoke

10st 11lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Jimmy Frost

Consistent and capable under both codes when with Alan King; has yet to reach the frame on seven starts for this stable, trying fences the last time; has a lot to prove right now.

14/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 1298-3 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Two wins over 1m4f at Southwell (Tapeta) last spring and he returned from six months off with a good third there (1m3f) 17 days ago; nudged up 1lb for that but he still has potential in middle-distance handicaps and is respected.
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6th

1

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Down To The Kid

9st 11lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Michael Herrington

Nine wins at this course (7f-1m4f), including three this year; remains in top form, having finished runner-up here on his last two starts; must be strongly considered on his favoured track.

5/2

2nd

2

(2)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Down To The Kid

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Michael Herrington

Took this in 2025 and he comes here better than ever, bagging a third course win of 2026 in February; posted a very good second in another 7f handicap here last time so rates a big player off an unchanged mark.

5/4

2nd

4

(5)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Down To The Kid

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Better than ever since dropped back to 7f, determinedly adding a third win from four C&D starts three weeks ago; this class didn't look beyond him when 1l third here before that, just behind stablemate Legal Reform; some wriggle room judged on peak RPRs even off a new career-high mark.

2/1

Form: -56653 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won five of his last seven starts in 2022, all on Tapeta (1m4f/1m6f); lost his way in first four runs this year but he got back on track with a close third at Lingfield (1m4f) last Saturday; on same mark as for that strong-finishing effort and he has possibilities back on Tapeta.
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12th

2

29th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:20 Cartmel

Victory March

11st 9lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Started off for Rebecca Menzies with two poor AW runs in February/March (started very slowly both times) but his sixth of 15 over hurdles at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) this month gives him something to build on here.

14/1

6th

3

15th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

20:22 Perth

Victory March

11st 12lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Five-time winner on Tapeta but he's been out of sorts on AW in two runs for new yard this year; still unexposed over hurdles but his last run in this sphere was in December 2021 and it is not hard to have reservations; reapplied cheekpieces replace a visor.

25/1

6th

3

15th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

20:22 Perth

Victory March

11st 12lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Five-time winner on Tapeta but he's been out of sorts on AW in two runs for new yard this year; still unexposed over hurdles but his last run in this sphere was in December 2021 and it is not hard to have reservations; reapplied cheekpieces replace a visor.

25/1

11/4

Form: 162122 CD BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Versatile 5yo who has won three times at this track (8.6f-1m4f) since December and he's gone close on Tapeta in his last two starts; travelled smoothly for a long way when a clear second over C&D last Monday and he's a big player off the same mark here.
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3rd

4

(2)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

18:55 Leicester

Johnny Boom

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Shaun Lycett

Scored over C&D in October and he got back on track when second of 12 in 1m4f Pontefract handicap last month; must enter calculations nudged up 1lb.

9/2

2nd

4

(13)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:27 Pontefract

Johnny Boom

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Shaun Lycett

Caused 28-1 surprise on soft ground at Leiester (1m4f) in the autumn but was below that form on his two AW starts in February (wore cheekpieces) and is too inconsistent to rely upon; no headgear today.

14/1

8/1

Form: 22157-

Last run: 179 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Dual Tapeta winner (1m/1m2f), who won a maiden hurdle in January and has run well to finish placed in two valuable juvenile contests since (including a Listed event); untried at this trip on the Flat but she's on a workable mark back in this sphere and is not ruled out.
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1

20th Apr 2023

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

15:50 Cheltenham

Cianciana

12st 0lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Brian Ellison

Likeable and consistent filly; got to within 4l of Aintree Grade 1 runner-up Bo Zenith at Haydock in February and it was all very straightforward in a Musselburgh handicap a month ago (2m1f, good to soft); 7lb rise sees her with top weight but she's earned it.

8/1

1st

4

24th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 2

14:25 Musselburgh

Cianciana

11st 10lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Brian Ellison

in touch with leaders, headway 3 out, pressed leader 2 out, shaken up to lead approaching last, pushed out and went clear run-in, comfortably

6/1

6th

12

(6)

6th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cianciana

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Dual Tapeta winner (1m/1m2f), who won a maiden hurdle in January and has run well to finish placed in two valuable juvenile contests since (including a Listed event); untried at this trip on the Flat but she's on a workable mark back in this sphere and is not ruled out.

8/1

33/1

Form: 8-0466

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won off 2lb lower at Haydock (1m2f, good) for Ralph Beckett last June but he's generally struggled for new yard this year including on the snow at St Moritz; has some questions to answer back on AW and this is a new trip.
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6th

7

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 1f 169y

Class 5

14:55 Plumpton

Definite

11st 2lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Sole career win came in 2022 when trained by Ralph Beckett; only minor promise over hurdles and hasn't offered all that much in this year's AW races after a long absence.

10/1

6th

3

(6)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Definite

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

A fair winner back in 2022; very lightly raced in recent seasons but not disgraced for his new yard when fourth of seven in 2m Kempton handicap 15 days ago; possibilities off a slipping mark.

10/1

4th

5

(3)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

16:28 Kempton (AW)

Definite

9st 11lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Promising at about 1m2f for Ralph Beckett in his youth; only seen twice since July 2023, pulled up over hurdles (reportedly made a noise) for Harriet Dickin in September 2024 and down the field over 1m3f here on stable debut five weeks ago; up in trip with headgear back on; risky.

20/1

14/1

Form: 78-545 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Signed off for Hughie Morrison with a 1m2f turf win (soft) in October but he's been generally disappointing in five runs for his new yard; back on last winning mark now but he's 0-8 on AW and others are more convincing.
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8th

3

(4)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 4

15:55 Epsom

Bearaway

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Laura Mongan

Five wins at up to 1m4f but last three have been on AW and last turf win was 2022; finished placed twice on AW this season but he was last of five over C&D last month and was beaten 12l on that stable debut; opposable.

16/1

5th

3

(1)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:50 Epsom

Bearaway

9st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Laura Mongan

Five-time winner; picked off by late arrivals at Chelmsford (1m2f) earlier this month and a day later changed hands for 6,000gns at the sales; could have further wins in him.

7/1

Form: 1046-0

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Turned over a 1-16 favourite when winning a Chepstow novice (1m) last August but he's been well held back in handicaps since and was tailed off at Kempton last month; mark is falling but he has plenty to prove on his first try at this trip.
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9

27th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Painless Potter

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Picked up for 14,000gns after winning a Worcester hurdle (2m4f) for Shaun Lycett in the autumn; poor in two runs for this yard since and would want to see good support before considering him.

20/1

10th

2

(11)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

13:20 Newcastle (AW)

Painless Potter

9st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

One win each on Flat (2022 turf novice) and over hurdles (made all this September); left Shaun Lycett for 14,000gns before pulled up in a hurdle race seven weeks ago; some AW minor honours make this look a good mark.

12/1

0

14

29th Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Worcester

Painless Potter

10st 10lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Formerly a fairly useful Flat-racer and came good over hurdles at ninth attempt, making all in C&D handicap for Shaun Lycett this month; recently changed hands for 14,000gns; interesting to see what new stable can do with him.

12/1

10th
10 (1)
Crafter

25/1

Form: 56/0-6

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Impressive debut win (1m2f, heavy) for Andre Fabre in June 2021 but he's had only four runs since and has finished down the field in all of them; dropped another 3lb but he was well held over C&D (first run after wind surgery) last month and others are preferred.
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6th

2

(6)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:12 Lingfield

Crafter

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Mark Loughnane

Winless since 2024 and is having his first run on turf in three years; down to a career-low mark and has been in fair form in blinkers, but he's regressive and has returned three poor efforts in turf handicaps.

4/1

5th

7

(1)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Crafter

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Dual C&D winner who's been brightened up by the blinkers of late without having the breaks; a slow start cost him here a month ago and he's one to consider.

7/1

Form: 707-75

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Went close in a 1m Irish Group 2 in September 2021 but nothing like that in his eight starts since and he has form figures of 70775 in handicaps for his current yard; mark is tumbling but he has a lot to prove on this step up to 1m4f.
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5th

2

2nd Oct 2023

Soft

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

14:45 Newton Abbot

Absolute Ruler

10st 12lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Jennie Candlish

took keen hold, disputed lead, lost position 4 out, outpaced after 3 out, weakened before 2 out

9/2

7th

1

(6)

30th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

14:10 Catterick

Absolute Ruler

10st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jennie Candlish

prominent, dropped to midfield after 4f, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

12/1

6th

2

3rd Jul 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:35 Southwell

Absolute Ruler

11st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

took keen hold, led, not fluent when headed 3 out, ridden and disputing lead after 3 out, weakened before 2 out

4/5

20/1

Form: 65640- C

Last run: 107 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing run with his win here (1m6f) last August but he's been well held five times since and last three were at this track; left Tom Ward for 10,500gns in December; back on last winning mark but has quite a bit to prove back at this trip on his stable debut; cheekpieces removed.
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11

27th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:35 Hereford

Eagle Court

10st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Blake

Quite useful on the Flat in his prime but has not shown a great deal in his five hurdling starts since September; beaten about 23l when fifth of sixth here (2m, good) a fortnight ago; tries a new trip today.

33/1

11

27th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:35 Hereford

Eagle Court

10st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Blake

Quite useful on the Flat in his prime but has not shown a great deal in his five hurdling starts since September; beaten about 23l when fifth of sixth here (2m, good) a fortnight ago; tries a new trip today.

33/1

5th

7

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

15:35 Hereford

Eagle Court

10st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Michael Blake

in rear, some headway 3 out, mistake 2 out, soon no impression

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £13.80
Straight Forecast £10.99
Tricast £63.29
Trifecta £88.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Johnny Boom

NEWMARKET:

Heathen

The Star:

Greystoke

The Times:

Cianciana

POSTDATA:

Crafter

Daily Mail:

Heathen

D Express:

Heathen

RP Ratings:

Johnny Boom

TOPSPEED:

Johnny Boom

Telegraph:

Johnny Boom

The Guardian:

Johnny Boom

Daily Mirror:

Johnny Boom

The Sun:

Johnny Boom

Daily Record:

Greystoke