March 18 / 19.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.00

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Top Odds Every Day With BetUK Handicap (Rider Restricted Race)

  • Prize money: £9839.92
  • 1m 4f 51y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Top Odds Every Day With BetUK Handicap (Rider Restricted Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 24-112 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Unable to complete a hat-trick when beaten into second over C&D 12 days ago, but his two earlier wins marked him down as one to keep onside; stronger pace on the cards today and he still has some potential.
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3rd

1

(3)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nolton Cross

10st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

6-25 on the AW compared to 0-14 on turf; below form on last two outings (back on AW ten days ago) but won off a 4lb higher mark over C&D in February and can't be ruled out.

9/2

5th

5

(6)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 3

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Nolton Cross

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

6-24 on the AW compared to 0-14 on turf; below his best at Chester (1m2f, good) two months ago but he's now 4lb lower than for February's Wolverhampton success, and this dual C&D winner makes some appeal back on the AW.

9/1

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

4/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 42-212 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Making good progress this winter, albeit no match for Zealot at Newcastle 16 days ago; pull in the weights may not be enough to turn the tables but his stamina is at least assured.
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1

(5)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Obsidian Knight

10st 0lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: T J Kent

7-25 on the AW, with one of the wins coming on his only Chelmsford start; creditable third of ten at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) 19 days ago and the second from that race has won since; stamina not assured over the longest he's tackled but can be very competitive from his mark.

11/2

3rd

2

(5)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Lingfield (AW)

Obsidian Knight

10st 0lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: T J Kent

7-24 on the AW with six of those wins coming at Lingfield (1m2f/1m4f); no joy in three turf runs in May/June but he didn't get much luck back on AW at Wolverhampton last month; now only 1lb higher than for his C&D win in April and he's in the mix back at this track.

15/2

11

(1)

31st Jul 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

20:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Obsidian Knight

8st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: T J Kent

7-23 on the AW with all wins coming over 1m2f/1m4f on Polytrack, six of them at Lingfield; 0-7 on Tapeta, but runner-up on four occasions so he isn't easy to dismiss.

16/1

Form: 3-8923 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has his quirks but he's a multiple winner and he was a solid third over C&D 12 days ago (just behind Nolton Cross); should run his race but others appeal more for win purposes.
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1

26th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Protected Guest

10st 3lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

7th

1

(5)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Protected Guest

10st 1lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

slowly away, in rear

10/1

8th

12

(9)

13th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 2

20:45 Southwell (AW)

Protected Guest

8st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: George Margarson

Performed respectably at Kempton on most recent AW attempt but was no match for Saratoga Gold and this is a higher grade; well exposed 8yo who is on a 16-race losing sequence; opposed.

25/1

7/1

Form: 11223- D

Last run: 168 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Made all in two small-field events at Salisbury last summer (1m2f and 1m4f); placed in her next three starts, notably a second in a Class 2 at Newmarket 168 days ago; needs to have progressed again during her absence but that is quite possible.
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1st

5

(7)

4th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Whimsy

11st 2lb

J: Ms A M Connolly

T: Anthony McCann

Three-time Flat winner in Britain (including on soft) and also winning hurdler; never sighted on recent comeback run, but more expected of here.

9/1

14th

3

(17)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:08 Navan

Whimsy

11st 13lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: Anthony McCann

Useful Flat performer, winning three times and placing on a further nine occasions from 17 turf starts; took third at Gowran in April (1m4f, soft) and went one place better when beaten a neck at Musselburgh next time (2m, good); has often been frustrating, as shown by hurdles record 1-20; second eight times.

12/1

OUR TIP

5/1

Form: 111131 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
In the form of his life, coming here having won five of his last six starts; 2lb rise for latest Lingfield success fair enough but he's in deeper waters today.
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1st

5

(7)

15th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Buxted Too

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ian Williams

Hard to recommend on recent efforts, but has dropped 7lb lower than when gaining his second C&D success back in February; worth a second look with a visor given a try, especially if attracting support.

9/1

10th

8

(6)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Haydock

Buxted Too

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ian Williams

Won at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in February but he's not fired in three starts since July and seems out of sorts at present; only of interest with market support.

25/1

5

(9)

5th Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:32 Haydock

Buxted Too

9st 8lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Ian Williams

This year's win was on Polytrack at Kempton (1m4f) in February and he's 2lb lower today, having gone off the boil in his two runs this summer; has never won beyond 1m4f and he last ran on ground softer than good in 2021.

20/1

Form: U5257- D

Last run: 157 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
The odd good run for this yard last season but returning to action in a good race and his stable look to have stronger claims with Zealot.
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6th

2

(8)

19th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 2y

Class 3

15:53 Pontefract

In The Breeze

10st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Henrietta C Knight

Record of 2-5 for new yard features 5l defeat of Maxident at Goodwood (2m, soft) that was his first success beyond middle distances; ran well behind easy winner in notable handicap at Haydock (1m6f, heavy) most recently; in the mix, assuming he stays the new trip.

7/2

2nd

5

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:05 Haydock

In The Breeze

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Henrietta C Knight

Very hit and miss across his four starts this season and well beaten at York (2m, good) last month; however, he's posted two comfortable wins in small fields this term (1m4f/2m, good/soft) and this two-time course winner is not written off with the forecast slow ground in his favour.

20/1

33/1

Form: 4461-7 C

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Gained his first AW success when springing a 66-1 surprise over 1m6f here in December; less good at Southwell 44 days ago and others are stronger today.
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2

(5)

9th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

16:20 Catterick

Myboymax

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Has won twice here (including over C&D); three places behind Cosmic Soul when fifth of eight over C&D (good) last month; no improvement with blinkers reinstated (retained) at Nottingham 13 days ago; needs to show improvement.

12/1

3rd

5

(2)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Nottingham

Myboymax

8st 11lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Catterick regular who was fifth of eight runners there 16 days ago when behind Morandi Second; that race wasn't run to suit and his previous effort there was better; the return of blinkers is no bad thing.

16/1

Form: -14111

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
BHA-rated just 59 when starting out for Mick Appleby in December; narrowly beaten at Southwell on stable debut but he hasn't looked back since cheekpieces were applied, winning seven of his next eight starts, including when producing a strong finish at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) on Thursday; stamina for this trip has to be taken on trust and he has a penalty to contend with but foolish to think he won't be up to it.
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10th

14

(12)

11th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:30 York

Zealot

8st 8lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

All eight wins have been on the AW and he's been coming up short in weaker handicaps than this on turf.

12/1

2nd

1

(1)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 1f 11y

Class 4

17:50 Goodwood

Zealot

9st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

dwelt start, took keen hold, raced in second, led narrowly going best 2f out, headed over 1f out, no match for winner

7/2

Non-runners

Zealot

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Payout
Exacta £9.50
Straight Forecast £7.86
Tricast £26.65
Trifecta £32.70

Selections

Telegraph:

Zealot

SPOTLIGHT:

Nolton Cross

NEWMARKET:

Obsidian Knight

The Times:

Whimsy

TOPSPEED:

In The Breeze

The Guardian:

Obsidian Knight

D Express:

Obsidian Knight

RP Ratings:

Nolton Cross

POSTDATA:

Nolton Cross

Daily Record:

Nolton Cross

Daily Mail:

Zealot

Daily Mirror:

Zealot

The Sun:

Zealot

The Star:

Zealot