March 23 / 16.40 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.40

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BetUK. It;’s Where The UK Bets Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5940
  • 0m 5f 21y
  • Class 4
  • 4 runners
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BetUK. It;’s Where The UK Bets Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

Form: 3422-2 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Turned over at odds of 1-8 in a weak Southwell novice last month but has a good chance on his best 2yo efforts, notably seconds at Beverley and Hamilton; cheekpieces now reached for.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

18:50 Hamilton

Ingleby Archie

10st 0lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Ended a long losing run when cosily making all in five-runner handicap at Nottingham (6f) three weeks ago; up 2lb but not taken lightly in his current mood.

11/4

1st

5

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

20:15 Nottingham

Ingleby Archie

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Four-time sprint winner who acts on any ground; his last success was 13 months ago but he had a near-miss behind a course specialist at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) last week; only 1lb higher here and he should make another bold bid.

7/2

2nd

3

(4)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Ingleby Archie

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Scored twice (5f/6f) last May and took a step forward with third of seven in 6f Catterick handicap 20 days ago; not out of things from an easing mark.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 262-2 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in three of his four starts, most recently when turned over at short odds at Newcastle (5f) ten days ago after a five-month break; may be sharper with that behind him and he's one to take seriously.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(7)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:50 Chester

Kings Merchant

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Philip Kirby

Gained all four wins over sprint trips, the latest in September 2024; ran quite well over 7f at Catterick (good) in May, though, and nearly exploited this career-low mark at Doncaster (6f, good to firm; second run in cheekpieces) a week ago; due to go back up 3lb; must be considered.

11/4

2nd

3

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:20 Doncaster

Kings Merchant

9st 12lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Philip Kirby

Progressive as a 3yo (C&D winner) but regressed last year and has continued to slide this season; hit a bit of traffic when not beaten far in first-time cheekpieces (retained) latest but others look to have stronger claims.

7/1

8th

8

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Thirsk

Kings Merchant

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Philip Kirby

On a losing run and he beat only one in 7f Carlisle handicap 18 days ago; this C&D winner needs to take a big step forward in first-time cheekpieces.

10/1

Form: 4425-5

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ran her best race over C&D, notably a nursery second in October (RPR 74); well short of that level here 19 days ago (6f); has the best chance on adjusted BHA ratings and has to come into calculations.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(1)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Anya

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Prominent racer who won twice in the spring, including a C&D handicap off 5lb lower; in and out since and although she's well drawn here, an easy lead is unlikely.

8/1

9th

2

(1)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Anya

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Prominent racer who won twice in the spring, including a C&D handicap off 5lb lower; in and out since and although she's well drawn here, an easy lead is unlikely.

8/1

7th

3

(2)

10th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Catterick

Miss Anya

9st 9lb

J: George Rooke

T: Richard Hughes

raced far side early

6/1

Form: 224-68

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Finished second in her first two starts (6f, good to firm and 7f, soft) but her progress looks to have stalled; drops to 5f with a visor fitted; stiff task at the weights.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(11)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Ripon

Duely Spiced

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Simon Pearce

held up in rear

14/1

9th

6

(11)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Ripon

Duely Spiced

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Simon Pearce

held up in rear

14/1

4

(4)

23rd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Duely Spiced

8st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Gay Kelleway

Finished second in her first two starts (6f, good to firm and 7f, soft) but her progress looks to have stalled; drops to 5f with a visor fitted; stiff task at the weights.

16/1

Selections

Telegraph:

Kings Merchant

SPOTLIGHT:

Ingleby Archie

RP RATINGS:

Miss Anya

The Times:

Ingleby Archie

The Guardian:

Ingleby Archie

Daily Mail:

Ingleby Archie

D Express:

Kings Merchant

Daily Mirror:

Kings Merchant

The Sun:

Kings Merchant

The Star:

Kings Merchant

Daily Record:

Kings Merchant

POSTDATA:

Miss Anya