March 09 / 18.10 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.10

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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £9720
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 7426-

Last run: 140 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Four goes as 2yo in Ireland for Ger Lyons, best effort when short-headed by Aidan O'Brien-trained favourite at Navan (1m) on third start; every chance on form judged on that run and is of obvious interest for new yard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(1)

21st Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:50 Kempton (AW)

Rocking Tree

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

led

10/1

12th

12

(5)

21st Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

14:50 Redcar

Rocking Tree

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Ex-Irish; made all at Wolverhampton (7f/8.6f, Tapeta) in first two runs for current yard but he failed to transfer his progress back to turf at Newmarket (fifth of six) last month; bit to prove again after that and blinkers are now added.

14/1

33

(14)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Rocking Tree

8st 9lb

T: George Boughey

Ex-Irish; two Wolverhampton wins for this yard (novice/handicap) before finishing well behind Skukuza at Newmarket last month; hard to warm to, with blinkers tried.

50/1

OUR TIP

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 8-2

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bred to be useful and he stepped up markedly on his debut form when a close second of eight at Kempton (6f; 9-2) three weeks ago, finishing well; type to improve further and may well go one better over this longer trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Arctic Dawn

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Turf maiden winner who scored in fine style in a handicap at Newcastle (7f, AW) last October; on that evidence this 7lb higher mark isn't necessarily beyond him, but he needs to improve upon what he produced on his last two outings in November and December.

16/1

3

(10)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Arctic Dawn

9st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Two wins this year, the latest at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) last month, while he ran better than it looked when fifth of 11 back there 19 days later (wide trip); runner-up in both starts over this distance on Tapeta elsewhere and should go well.

6/1

3

(10)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Arctic Dawn

9st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Two wins this year, the latest at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) last month, while he ran better than it looked when fifth of 11 back there 19 days later (wide trip); runner-up in both starts over this distance on Tapeta elsewhere and should go well.

6/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 5-

Last run: 127 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
170,000euros yearling; swerved at the start and weakened at the finish when fifth of ten in Newmarket novice (7f; 13-2) on only 2yo outing; could improve a bundle on that and has to be considered.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(3)

14th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Great Chieftain

8st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: Oliver Cole

Good seventh of 23 here in the Cambridgeshire when second home on his side; not much went right on UAE debut at Meydan (1m, good) in January but he was a solid fifth of 16 over that C&D a fortnight later and is now back down to his last winning mark; C&D winner who looks a key player.

7/2

7th

17

(16)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Great Chieftain

8st 10lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Oliver Cole

Won two in a row in May (1m, good; including here); merely midfield at Goodwood 34 days ago but that was his first run for three months and he may have needed it; not discounted in view of previous, progressive form.

25/1

Form: 92532- BF

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; consistent form in second half of 2023, again making running when head second of nine at Newcastle (6f) in November; likely to make another bold bid from the front.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(5)

25th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

16:35 Yarmouth

Eulace Peacock

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Martin Dunne

in touch with leaders towards near side

33/1

6th

7

(10)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:43 Newmarket (July)

Eulace Peacock

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Martin Dunne

Showed promise for Andrew Balding last year but he's struggled in last two runs, including when last of nine on recent stable debut at Kempton (6f, AW); mark is falling but he's now 0-8 and has questions to answer.

25/1

9th

9

(5)

16th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Eulace Peacock

8st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Martin Dunne

Some promise for Andrew Balding last season but his two runs this year have been underwhelming; sold for 26,000gns in May; best watched on stable debut.

33/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
45,000gns 2yo; Land Force half-sister to 6f/7f winner Hebrides (including 2yo; RPR 101); dam unraced sister to 7f Group 3 winner Iveagh Gardens; quite an attractive pedigree and Hollie Doyle is a positive booking but the fitting of a hood on debut is a little disconcerting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(5)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Loose Tongue

10st 13lb

J: Miss Amy Tucker

T: David Evans

led, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong

16/1

7th

7

(5)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Loose Tongue

10st 13lb

J: Miss Amy Tucker

T: David Evans

led, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong

16/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
2,000gns 2yo; half-brother to winners Ecclesiastical (5f/6f including AW; RPR 85) and Headland (7f turf 2yo/1m AW; 81); dam 6f 2yo winner (82); needs a market check with George Boughey running three.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

13

(13)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Travis

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Front-runner who was admirably consistent in the second half of last year and reappeared with a good second at Newcastle in March; however, after a lesser run at Thirsk he was beaten a long way at Redcar only 16 days ago, and needs to leave that latest performance miles behind.

25/1

12th

6

(12)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Travis

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Front-runner; came second at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March and ran well until weakening into fifth at Thirsk (1m, good; refitted cheekpieces) last month but, off current mark and over this trip, his chance is probably reliant on an uncontested lead.

10/1

6

(6)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Travis

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Geoffrey Harker

Just two wins from 31 starts but this front-runner often runs well and he was a close second on his reappearance at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March; had to work hard early to lead from wide draw at Thirsk (1m, good) last time so that fifth of 13 was a creditable performance; he's one to consider.

13/2

14/1

Form: 56

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest form both outings so far, last of six at Chelmsford (7f; 40-1) on latest; likely to be of more interest when handicapping.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(5)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:05 Chepstow

Marching Mac

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Seven turf wins on ground ranging from good to heavy; not in peak form on AW this year but last autumn's wins at Bath (5.5f, heavy) and Leicester (5f, soft) make him of firm interest off this mark.

9/2

10th

3

(9)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marching Mac

9st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

On a difficult mark and has done all of his winning on turf, mostly over shorter than 6f; mixed RPRs since returned to AW; not the percentage call in this competitive race.

40/1

4th

2

(3)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Marching Mac

9st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Had a good spell in the mud on turf last autumn but ended his year with a lesser run at Newcastle in November, taking his AW record to 0-8; might be best watched after 97 days off.

25/1

Form: 8

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Weak in the market (80-1) and no immediate promise when last of eight at Kempton three weeks ago, well held by runner-up Arctic Dawn; needs significant improvement.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

9

(7)

26th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Warrior Tune

9st 0lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: John Butler

in touch with leaders

16/1

8th

9

(1)

30th May 2024

Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

19:25 Carlisle

Warrior Tune

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: John Butler

Big prices and well held in five starts over 6f-1m on the AW; worth a market check, up in trip on turf debut.

20/1

5th

6

(4)

8th May 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Warrior Tune

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: John Butler

Behind at big prices in her three qualifying races (AW) and fared no better when 20-1 for handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7f) latest.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.90
Straight Forecast £6.64
Trifecta £22.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Arctic Dawn

Telegraph:

Great Chieftain

POSTDATA:

Eulace Peacock

NEWMARKET:

Rocking Tree

The Guardian:

Great Chieftain

RP RATINGS:

Arctic Dawn

LAMBOURN:

Arctic Dawn

The Times:

Arctic Dawn

Daily Mail:

Arctic Dawn

D Express:

Arctic Dawn

Daily Mirror:

Arctic Dawn

The Sun:

Arctic Dawn

The Star:

Arctic Dawn

Daily Record:

Eulace Peacock