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

8th

3

(9)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

Ingleby Archie

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Gained a first victory of 2026 at Nottingham (6f) in June and in good form since, leading for long way when fifth of 21 in 6f York handicap 29 days ago; this course winner can go very well eased 1lb here.

9/2

5th

16

(5)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Ingleby Archie

9st 2lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Had strong handicap form over C&D last summer and he is well handicapped on last July's second here (behind Aberama Gold); running well in small-field events this year; should give it another good go.

10/1

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

5th

3

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Kings Merchant

9st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

2-6 over C&D; ended a 17-race losing run at Chester (7f, good) last month and only beaten just over 2l into fourth of eight at Catterick (7f, good to firm) ten days ago; shouldn't have an issue with the return to this trip and shortlisted.

7/2

4th

3

(7)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Kings Merchant

9st 13lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Philip Kirby

Won his first race since September 2024 when scoring at Chester last time (7f, good; third run in cheekpieces, runner-up third there the next day); up 3lb; goes well on fast ground; a possible.

11/4

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

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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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