March 17 / 20.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.30

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  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 226-95 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Took a good hold over 1m last time and will need to be more amenable going this far for the first time; that was a better effort, though, and he's 1-1 round here (off 9lb lower last spring).
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4

(1)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

English Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Heather Main

Five-time winner on AW at Wolverhampton but 0-16 on turf; handicapper's giving him a chance and, while recent efforts don't suggest he'll take it, he did run well both previous visits here.

8/1

4

(1)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

English Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Heather Main

Five-time winner on AW at Wolverhampton but 0-16 on turf; handicapper's giving him a chance and, while recent efforts don't suggest he'll take it, he did run well both previous visits here.

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 323-07 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Three course wins but all over shorter and remains vulnerable in a finish over this far; has enjoyed a consistent winter but remains 2lb above his last successful mark and only holds each-way claims.
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2nd

5

(4)

17th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Baby Steps

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Three course wins but all over shorter and remains vulnerable in a finish over this far; has enjoyed a consistent winter but remains 2lb above his last successful mark and only holds each-way claims.

12/1

7th

4

(2)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Baby Steps

9st 4lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

prominent

13/2

5

(12)

6th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Baby Steps

9st 4lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Won over C&D in October and was placed on Polytrack and Tapeta in his next three runs but his form slumped at Lingfield (1m2f; has form at that trip) last time; has something to prove again after that heavy defeat and he has a tough draw back at this track; cheekpieces removed.

10/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 81-590 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Expensive to follow for Sir Michael Stoute and has been patchy for this yard, with four no-shows to go with his 33-1 C&D win three months ago (same mark); the cheekpieces come off tonight.
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7th

9

(6)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tiger Beetle

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Three-time C&D winner who's getting on and been on the downgrade since missing a year; found his level again lately but is some way down the pecking order.

16/1

5th

2

(7)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tiger Beetle

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Used to stay this sort of trip; very low-key start for this yard but has gradually found his level and was blinkered when third in 9.5f course selling handicap ten days ago; cheekpieces, previously worn without success, are refitted.

10/1

3rd

4

(2)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tiger Beetle

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Won three over C&D and once on turf when trained by Mark Rimell; has not been in the same form since and blinkers now replace cheekpieces; down to a career-low mark but doesn't look ready to take advantage.

12/1

Form: 171271 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Three wins already this year, two for Mollie Phillips, and has no penalty for last week's narrow Kempton victory (will be 4lb higher from tomorrow); likes it here but hasn't convinced on the stamina front over this far previously and is drawn wide.
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5th

1

(5)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poetic Force

10st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Recorded the 18th win of his long career when leading late over C&D in February (for Myla Coppins); ran well behind a thriving rival at Lingfield next time but he failed to fire over C&D a fortnight ago (finished behind Coloane); he has bounced back from quiet runs before so can't be ruled out.

6/1

8th

7

(7)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poetic Force

9st 5lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Tony Carroll

18th success of his long career when getting the better of Antiquity (winner since and runs in the 6.00) over C&D last month; bumped into an in-form opponent at Lingfield two weeks ago (7f; blinkered first time); another 2lb rise is not ideal but he is likely to give his running.

5/1

2nd

2

(4)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:53 Lingfield (AW)

Poetic Force

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Well into the veteran stage but he retains plenty of enthusiasm and ran on well to beat a subsequent winner (Age Of Time third) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) three weeks ago, his 18th success; a 2lb rise not excessive but late in the day to be giving blinkers a go (has run well in new headgear before).

10/1

12/1

Form: 165468 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Record over C&D reads two wins, a second and two thirds from seven starts; his latest Newcastle blowout will need forgiving but he remains on a winning mark.
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4th

3

25th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

15:30 Catterick

Mafia Power

11st 7lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Patrick Neville

Far from solid on hurdles form and recorded a subsequent Flat success in a low grade (failed to back it up last time); others preferred.

20/1

6th

6

(4)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Mafia Power

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Patrick Neville

midfield

100/30

1st

2

(6)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Mafia Power

9st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Patrick Neville

prominent

12/1

Form: 04-151 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won his first three starts on the AW and has now won two of his last three (3-10 round here); 5lb rise puts him back up to a career-high mark but nothing arrives in better form.
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6th

3

(5)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arcadian Nights

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Record of 10-33 on AW features six wins at Wolverhampton, including in this race (off just 1lb lower) last year; close fourth at Lingfield for an encouraging start to his 2026 campaign; fighting chance.

7/2

4th

4

(5)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Lingfield (AW)

Arcadian Nights

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Best known as a Wolverhampton specialist (six wins), but is 2-5 over C&D and the middle leg of his hat-trick early last year included this race off 3lb lower; interesting.

7/1

10th

4

(7)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 3

16:05 Epsom

Arcadian Nights

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Mark Loughnane

Has a much better stirke-rate on AW than on turf; form dipped back in this sphere when last seen; on a difficult mark and isn't the percentage call.

25/1

Form: 621225 CD BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Three course wins this winter (8.7f-1m4f), all in lesser company, latterly off 8lb lower; three expensive defeats since but shouldn't mind the return to shorter and this mark looks within range.
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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

OUR TIP

Form: 249-16 C

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Not as good now but has found his level again and is 2-4 on Tapeta; can race freely, usually on the sharp end, and has stamina to prove from a wide stall going beyond an extended 1m for the first time.
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8th

2

(9)

17th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Milltown Star

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Not as good now but has found his level again and is 2-4 on Tapeta; can race freely, usually on the sharp end, and has stamina to prove from a wide stall going beyond an extended 1m for the first time.

8/1

6th

3

(4)

21st Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

15:57 Lingfield (AW)

Milltown Star

9st 11lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Jamie Osborne

led, ridden and 3 lengths ahead 2f out

7/1

1st

3

(8)

8th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

13:00 Southwell (AW)

Milltown Star

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

All three wins have come over shorter, but has run well over this sort of trip as when second of 12 at Epsom (8.5f, good) last August; losing run up to 16, though, and he may come on for this first start in 103 days.

20/1

16/1

Form: 144-85

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Running well enough this winter for two yards since returning from a break and is 2lb lower as he drops in class; is another who's done most racing over a bit shorter, though, and he needs to find more.
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7th

3

(10)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:14 Lingfield (AW)

Enough Already

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Charlie Wallis

Won three times here (1m/1m2f) before his spell in Ireland and showed the ability remains when third of ten over 1m2f at this course last month; only sixth back here again since, though.

16/1

9

(9)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Enough Already

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Four modest efforts for current stable this year; dropping down the weights but he has too much to prove for comfort.

50/1

9th

8

(13)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Enough Already

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Wallis

Has beaten a total of one rival in three outings for this yard; would be a surprise winner.

66/1

Form: 75-726 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Three course wins late last year, latterly off a 4lb lower mark for Elisha Whittington; has continued in form since and there's no obvious reason he won't go well again, so holds each-way claims.
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12th

3

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Harbour Vision

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Tremendous win record on AW, successful 16 times; however, the last 11 have been at Wolverhampton and he's gone off the boil since winning two in a row there (7f) at the start of the year; has it to prove in first Polytrack run for over a year.

33/1

10th

1

(3)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

11-time course winner, including three since December; only 1lb higher than when completing a C&D double in February but he has struggled on his last four starts; needs to get back on track.

20/1

9th

8

(4)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

11-time course winner, including three since December; only 1lb higher than for the latest win but he has struggled on his last three starts.

33/1

16/1

Form: 24264/

Last run: 532 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress in Ireland as a 3yo before picked up for 33,000gns; the market will tell a tale for his jumps-oriented yard (among the winners lately) back from 18 months on the sidelines.
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4

9th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

19:15 Hereford

Captain Attridge

11st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: Henry Oliver

Just 1-12 over hurdles but the win was at this track (2m, good) and he ran well in defeat here last month, after a break; on workable mark if stamina holds out over this new trip; must be considered.

9/4

4

9th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

19:15 Hereford

Captain Attridge

11st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: Henry Oliver

Just 1-12 over hurdles but the win was at this track (2m, good) and he ran well in defeat here last month, after a break; on workable mark if stamina holds out over this new trip; must be considered.

9/4

2nd

2

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

15:45 Hereford

Captain Attridge

11st 12lb

J: David Noonan

T: Henry Oliver

Scored comfortably in another novice handicap over C&D (good) last May after a layoff and he was placed on next three outings; something amiss in a run last August and below form in first-time cheekpieces in October on his only start since, but the earlier good efforts can't be forgotten.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £58.20
Straight Forecast £55.58
Tricast £423.34
Trifecta £521.10

Selections

Telegraph:

Arcadian Nights

SPOTLIGHT:

Johnny Boom

TOPSPEED:

Poetic Force

POSTDATA:

Harbour Vision

D Express:

Captain Attridge

RP Ratings:

Johnny Boom

The Star:

Johnny Boom

Daily Mirror:

Arcadian Nights

The Sun:

Arcadian Nights

Daily Record:

Arcadian Nights

Daily Mail:

Harbour Vision

The Times:

Poetic Force

The Guardian:

Poetic Force