March 30 / 17.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.30

Standard

Sky Sports Racing HD Virgin 519 Handicap

  • Prize money: £7118.24
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Sky Sports Racing HD Virgin 519 Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.10
  • Place: £4.30

Form: 320146

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace to win a 1m handicap at Kempton this month; beaten twice since when unpenalised and now his new 3lb higher mark has kicked in; stamina not assured either.
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1

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 180y

16:45 Wexford

Plastic Paddy

11st 12lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Tom McGuinness

Seven-time AW winner in Britain has struggled for new yard; has pulled up in all three runs over hurdles at huge odds; he would be a shock winner.

250/1

1

23rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 150y

16:00 Wexford

Plastic Paddy

11st 12lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: Tom McGuinness

Seven-time AW winner in Britain, has struggled in 16 starts between Flat and hurdles for current yard; pulled up on two hurdle starts; can't make a case for.

50/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 90-262

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Gelded in the autumn and he's run well in all three starts this year, latterly over 8.6f here six weeks ago; looks worth a crack at this trip and he's not fully exposed.
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6th

2

(5)

15th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Photon

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Roger Teal

8lb lower than when twice runner-up on the Wolverhampton Tapeta (8.6f/9.5f) early last year, but is now 0-15 and has never tackled this far before; others preferred.

8/1

4th

2

(10)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Photon

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Roger Teal

14-race maiden; not beaten far at Lingfield (1m2f) this month, his second run after a layoff, and now 7lb lower than when going close over C&D in March 2024; not ruled out.

16/1

9

(2)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:35 Lingfield (AW)

Photon

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Teal

13-race maiden; dropped right away at Newbury on last month's return from 340 days off; on a lowly mark if that has brought him on.

16/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 648-43

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come at Carlisle; two solid efforts off this mark here last month but he'll need to pull out more if he's to gain a first AW success.
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3rd

5

(6)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 32y

Class 4

16:45 Carlisle

Ludos Landing

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Scored at Newcastle (1m4f) in March but largely below form since, last of four in 1m4f handicap at Thirsk ten days ago; this course winner needs to take a step forward in refitted blinkers.

12/1

4th

1

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 5

16:22 Thirsk

Ludos Landing

10st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Charlie Johnston

Exposed 6yo who concedes weight to 3yo rivals but brings positives, being the only C&D scorer in the field and a winner off 2lb higher in most recent attempt in this grade.

11/2

5th

4

(3)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Sandown

Ludos Landing

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Strike-rate of 7-50; won off this mark in March but well beaten in three of his four subsequent runs and has become hard to predict.

11/1

Form: 8-7984 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Attracted support at Newcastle 17 days ago and hinted that he was ready to strike, having to wait for a gap before staying on late; stepping back up in trip should suit; major contender.
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7th

8

(7)

29th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Chantico

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Outstayed in 2m novice hurdle three weeks ago; has form at up to 1m3f on the Flat; still seeking first win for current yard but went close at Bath in April; new trip presents a question mark.

14/1

4th

1

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

13:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Chantico

11st 2lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Had 1-14 strike-rate on the Flat but showed some fairly useful form at up to 1m3f; his tendency to race too freely is a worry on this hurdling debut but he's a half-brother to smart hurdler Golden Ace; interesting to see how he fares.

7/2

6th

6

(7)

12th May 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:52 Newcastle (AW)

Chantico

9st 5lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

slowly into stride, pulled hard, held up in rear

10/1

20/1

Form: 180-10 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
The winner of two of his last five starts (all over 8.6f here) but those wins are surrounded by lacklustre efforts; cheekpieces now given a go.
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11th

6

(5)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flatley

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Turf winner who has bagged four wins at this venue; returns following a two-month break (has gone well fresh) but he's more a place prospect than a win-only one.

20/1

2

(5)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:20 Ffos Las

Flatley

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Returned to form with 8.6f AW win in March and comes here after two good efforts over 1m on turf; drops in grade here and should be fine over this extended 7f; might be the answer.

7/2

8

(6)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 5

14:05 Haydock

Flatley

9st 10lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Four-time AW winner who returned to form when scoring at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March; record of 1-18 on turf but he went close at Chepstow (1m, good) last month and is a big player if he can back that up off unchanged mark.

5/2

Form: 078-85 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner; has not found his best form this winter, and when not beaten far here five weeks ago it was in a slowly-run race that became a sprint; continues to edge down the weights and cheekpieces another possible source of improvement.
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OUR TIP

Form: 27-661 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Back to winning ways under a positive ride over C&D three weeks ago; up 3lb but he shouldn't be too far away.
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9th

5

(4)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Boasty

9st 4lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

All five wins have been on the AW, the latest over 9.5f here in March last year; placed in a seller (9.5f) and a handicap (1m4f) here in April; poor run back on turf after a break last time; blinkers replace visor.

10/1

8

(1)

7th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Boasty

9st 4lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

On lengthy losing run but he's been placed at Wolverhampton (9.4f/1m4f) in last two starts and three of his five wins have come over C&D; has each-way claims again back at this track.

9/2

1

(7)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Boasty

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Ivan Furtado

Handy sort; has done most of his winning at Chelmsford, but he does act here (244232172); hasn't had many goes over this far, but finished second of 11 in his only previous attempt over C&D; interesting back up in trip at this level.

5/1

7/1

Form: 221421 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Veteran with two course wins this year, latterly a comfortable success over the extended 1m two weeks ago; that effort backed up by the clock and he's respected despite a 7lb rise.
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5th

5

(6)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Course regular; his latest third (8.6f) was a remote one behind an easy winner but it was still a creditable effort; no sign of age denting his enthusiasm and he should make another bold bid.

8/1

3rd

5

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

10st 6lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Scott Dixon

Three wins here in the winter to take his course tally to 11 but he's rather lost the plot since and doesn't often go beyond 7f these days; needs a revival.

33/1

9/1

Form: 6-3764 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins last autumn, the second of them off this mark; solid effort at Southwell last time and these conditions should see him in a better light; one to consider.
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5th

9

(3)

11th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Tiger Beetle

9st 9lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

All four wins, including three at Wolverhampton, have come at around 1m2f; this trip looks right on the limit of his stamina, but he drops to this level for the first time so is well worth a second look.

5/1

12/1

Form: 5/22-6

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Ex-German; fair form on the Flat including on stable debut at Lingfield in January; pulled hard when pulled up on hurdle debut last month; hood added now back on the Flat.
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1st

4

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Redcar

Rosenpur

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Made all off 1lb lower at Chester (6f, good) in May and wasn't beaten far on any of four subsequent starts there, the latest over 5f from a tough draw; may not be seen to quite the same effect on this straight track, though.

11/2

9th

2

(12)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:23 Chester

Rosenpur

9st 12lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

All six wins have been here and at Wolverhampton, including this race 12 months ago when 6lb lower; close fourth here last time when drawn wide but in a smaller field than today and now he's out in stall 12; cheekpieces tried last time are removed.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £131.40
Straight Forecast £113.96
Tricast £677.33
Trifecta £1074.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Chantico

LAMBOURN:

Photon

POSTDATA:

Boasty

TOPSPEED:

Harbour Vision

The Times:

Tiger Beetle

Daily Mail:

Precision Storm

The Star:

Photon

Daily Record:

Photon

RP RATINGS:

Chantico

The Guardian:

Chantico

D Express:

Chantico

Telegraph:

Boasty

The Sun:

Boasty

Daily Mirror:

Harbour Vision