March 02 / 20.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.00

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Boost Your Acca With BetMGM Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £5024.64
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Snow

1st
1 (12)
Bungle Bay

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 5873-2 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Two wins over 6f here last year; respectable second over C&D last month on reappearance; leading player at the weights on classified debut.
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4th

2

(11)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Leicester

Bungle Bay

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

All eight wins have been at Wolverhampton and he went close in a classified event there (7f) last Tuesday; record of 0-12 on turf but he has placed form in this sphere and he seems fairly versatile ground-wise; key player.

11/4

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

9/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 126-09 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D in December; form has dipped this year but holds a good chance on these terms granted a rebound; classified debut.
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6th

8

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:38 Ripon

Fircombe Hall

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Only one of his ten wins has been on turf (record of 1-27); beaten less than 2l when fifth of 12 at Redcar on most recent turf run, but poor effort back on AW next time; others preferred.

8/1

9th

11

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fircombe Hall

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Philip Kirby

C&D win was sole 7f success among eight others over 6f; however, he stayed on well and only just failed to get up over Newcastle's stiff 6f in April so a good run isn't impossible in first 7f run since March 2025.

12/1

5th

5

(9)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Fircombe Hall

10st 11lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

Has been running well on the AW but that's more his thing, the scene of nine of his ten wins; could still have a part to play.

5/1

3rd
10 (2)
Shaka

10/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 586-48

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent eight-race maiden for Jason Ward; best efforts over sprint trips; something to prove back at 7f on debut for new stable.
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8th

12

(5)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:52 Southwell (AW)

Shaka

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Broke his duck at the 20th attempt when taking a C&D classified event latest; if able to reproduce that effort back in a handicap he would have claims but he'll have that to prove.

7/1

8th

12

(5)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:52 Southwell (AW)

Shaka

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Broke his duck at the 20th attempt when taking a C&D classified event latest; if able to reproduce that effort back in a handicap he would have claims but he'll have that to prove.

7/1

15

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

12:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Shaka

9st 2lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

50/1

Form: 7409-9

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Poor maiden who has a patchy record and still has no placed form; opposed.
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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

16/1

Form: 0299-6

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

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

8/1

Form: 0-8396

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent results for new stable this year; placed over C&D three starts ago but isn't certain to repeat that form; others preferred.
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8th

10

(7)

31st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Ok Pal

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Adrian Wintle

6f winner for previous yard; 0-5 for current stable but ran well (third over 7f) under Hollie Doyle at Wolverhampton in January; place claims if back to that form.

10/1

6th

8

(6)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ok Pal

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Inconsistent results for new stable this year; placed over C&D three starts ago but isn't certain to repeat that form; others preferred.

8/1

6th

10

(1)

21st Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Ok Pal

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Time with Tony Carroll ended on a low but good third in January on second run for new yard before probably failing to stay 9.4f; more severe headgear (blinkers instead of cheekpieces) is given a whirl and he has the rail draw.

14/1

6/1

Form: 0-8217 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in similar event at Southwell (7f) two starts ago; held under a penalty here five days later but this is an easier task; in the mix.
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3

(5)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Hawajes

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Again slowly away when not running much of a race here on Wednesday, continuing his poor run of form.

33/1

12th

2

(7)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:15 Brighton

Hawajes

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Regularly misses the break; form has nosedived since winning at Southwell (7f, AW; first-time blinkers) in January, including when beaten nearly 15l in a similar event over C&D one month ago; can't be recommended at present.

50/1

3

(9)

25th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

20:10 Chepstow

Hawajes

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Tony Carroll

Regularly misses the break; second to Fact Or Fable in this race last year and won at this track (7f, good to firm) in September; back on the scoresheet at Southwell (7f, AW; first-time blinkers) in January but quiet since and he ran poorly at Brighton last time when back from a break.

20/1

Form: 84-540 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Form dipped at Newcastle (classified debut) last month; however, may rebound in this scenario having gained sole AW win over C&D.
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8

(1)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:40 Catterick

Miss Calculation

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Stella Barclay

Last win was over C&D in May 2024 off 2lb higher mark; mainly kept to AW since and can start slowly; would hold claims if back on song.

13/2

Form: /97-40

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; clear best effort when fourth in Newcastle classified race (7f) two starts ago; needs improvement to open account.
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9th

12

(9)

1st May 2024

Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:35 Pontefract

Maddisonelle

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Gillian Boanas

Poor maiden who arrives on the back of below-par efforts in 7f/1m handicaps at Newcastle; she's hard to fancy.

50/1

9th

12

(9)

1st May 2024

Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:35 Pontefract

Maddisonelle

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Gillian Boanas

Poor maiden who arrives on the back of below-par efforts in 7f/1m handicaps at Newcastle; she's hard to fancy.

50/1

6th

10

(10)

26th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Maddisonelle

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Gillian Boanas

Poor maiden who's yet to make the frame; again holds only outside claims.

50/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 456-96 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Has done all his winning over 6f, most recently in 2022; has a doubt over current form and isn't the percentage call returned to 7f.
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10th

3

(7)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Griggy

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Adrian Wintle

Has done all his winning over 6f, most recently in 2022; has a doubt over current form and isn't the percentage call returned to 7f.

16/1

6

(6)

9th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

14:32 Wolverhampton (AW)

Griggy

9st 3lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Has eight wins on his CV but last one was in October 2022; has dropped some way in the weights but he was last of nine behind Peachey Carnehan here (6f) on his return last month and is now 0-15 for current yard; opposable.

12/1

9th

7

(8)

15th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Griggy

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Adrian Wintle

Has eight wins on his CV but last one was in October 2022 and he's 0-14 for current yard; continues to slide down the weights but he was well held in his last two runs in the summer and has work to do back from 204 days off.

5/1

Form: 30/44- D

Last run: 266 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in 2018; respectable fourth in both outings last year; market may prove best guide on return from nine-month layoff.
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11th

10

(6)

24th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:15 Chepstow

Hey Pretty

9st 3lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Damien Wingrove

Several lengthy absences in recent times and returns from four months off today; ran fairly well behind Fact Or Fable over C&D last summer but will do well to add to his sole win, which came as a 3yo in Ireland.

20/1

11th

5

(9)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hey Pretty

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Damien Wingrove

Sole win came in 2018; respectable fourth in both outings last year; market may prove best guide on return from nine-month layoff.

20/1

25/1

Form: /5250-

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Maiden who has been absent since a heavy defeat over C&D three months ago on debut for new yard; best watched unless there's a market move.
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8th

8

(7)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:55 Catterick

Probable

8st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Patrick Morris

A couple of good runs over 7f when trained by Archie Watson; has pulled too hard and finished tailed off on both starts for this yard, but they were also over 7f; this drop in trip (having first run at 5f) could prove beneficial; a possible at long odds on turf debut.

40/1

8th

8

(7)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:55 Catterick

Probable

8st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Patrick Morris

A couple of good runs over 7f when trained by Archie Watson; has pulled too hard and finished tailed off on both starts for this yard, but they were also over 7f; this drop in trip (having first run at 5f) could prove beneficial; a possible at long odds on turf debut.

40/1

12th

9

(4)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Probable

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Patrick Morris

Maiden who has been absent since a heavy defeat over C&D three months ago on debut for new yard; best watched unless there's a market move.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £20.50
Straight Forecast £20.53
Trifecta £115.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Bungle Bay

SPOTLIGHT:

Hawajes

Daily Mail:

Fircombe Hall

POSTDATA:

Hawajes

The Times:

Hawajes

Daily Mirror:

Hawajes

The Star:

Hawajes

Telegraph:

Bungle Bay

The Guardian:

Bungle Bay

D Express:

Bungle Bay

The Sun:

Bungle Bay

Daily Record:

Bungle Bay