March 03 / 16.55 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.55

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 4f 51y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 134354 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Three wins over 1m4f on Tapeta since November including one here; ran about as well as could be expected when fourth of nine over 9.5f here six days ago and will be suited by the return to this trip; respected dropping slightly in grade.
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13th

11

(5)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Khangai

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Patrick Morris

Formerly effective on AW but has produced best results for current stable on turf; regressive form since returned to AW started with a modest third over C&D (sole 2m attempt).

25/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 76-165 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Has done most of his racing over further lately, including a win here (1m6f) in January; still only 1lb higher, but he hasn't always looked straightforward and hard to know what to expect back down in trip.
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2nd

5

(5)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 5

18:40 Epsom

Two Plus Two

8st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Ed de Giles

Scored at Bath in May and was one of two to pull clear of the others when close second of four off today's mark at Nottingham (also 1m6f, good to firm) last month; didn't fire on latest outing but this drop back in trip won't be a problem if he's back on song.

9/2

4th

2

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 61y

Class 5

20:37 Newbury

Two Plus Two

9st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Ed de Giles

Made all for his last three wins, the latest at Bath in May; never better than when beaten a nose in four-runner race at Nottingham (again 1m6f on good to firm) two weeks ago, so he needs respect.

5/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 32-467

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 39 starts under rules came over hurdles in April 2022; only beat one home over C&D 13 days ago and needs the switch to blinkers from cheekpieces to make a big difference.
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4th

6

(2)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

17:35 Bath

Douglas Dc

8st 11lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

0-28 on the Flat but he has finished runner-up five times, including at Lingfield last month; solid effort in a classified event on the AW there two weeks ago (1m4f) and makes each-way appeal.

13/2

4th

3

(10)

18th Aug 2026

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1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:33 Lingfield (AW)

Douglas Dc

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

0-27 on the Flat and although he was runner-up here on the turf track (11.5f, good to firm) two weeks ago, he does not appeal for win purposes.

6/1

2nd

5

(3)

4th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 133y

Class 6

19:48 Lingfield

Douglas Dc

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Has 1-55 career strike-rate, the win gained over hurdles in 2022; 0-26 on the Flat and hasn't been shaping as though a win is imminent.

10/1

10/1

Form: 8-2337

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden who finished placed in three 0-50 classified events in January and possible to excuse his performance over C&D three weeks ago; still hard to warm to unless the market suggests otherwise.
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5th

13

(6)

30th Apr 2025

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1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:10 Southwell (AW)

Disquietude

9st 0lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: John Butler

0-14 but placed a few times and wasn't beaten too far in 1m4f races at Wolverhampton before a lesser run there last time after getting bumped at the start; could have a part to play.

20/1

5th

13

(6)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:10 Southwell (AW)

Disquietude

9st 0lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: John Butler

0-14 but placed a few times and wasn't beaten too far in 1m4f races at Wolverhampton before a lesser run there last time after getting bumped at the start; could have a part to play.

20/1

8th

10

(8)

1st Apr 2025

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1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Disquietude

9st 0lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: John Butler

0-13 but has made the frame in five of her six starts this year, finishing close behind Two Plus Two and Douglas Dc over C&D early last month and third of nine (just behind Walk The Moon) in a 0-50 classified event back here 12 days later (met trouble); frame material again.

12/1

25/1

Form: 9-66V7

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
May not have achieved that much when runner-up in two Newcastle novices (1m, Tapeta) for George Boughey in the autumn and hasn't shown much in three handicaps for this yard, including over C&D; switch to blinkers from cheekpieces needs to make a difference.
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10th

7

(2)

12th Mar 2025

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1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tancredi

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Phil McEntee

Runner-up in both starts at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) for George Boughey in the autumn but out of the frame in four handicaps for this yard, albeit not beaten far here (1m4f; first-time blinkers) nine days ago; needs to improve for the longer trip.

14/1

5th

7

(6)

3rd Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tancredi

9st 3lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Phil McEntee

prominent, lost position and in touch with leaders after 6f

25/1

7th

9

(4)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tancredi

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Phil McEntee

Twice runner-up for George Boughey but well held in three runs for this yard, in 1m/1m4f handicaps the last twice; not easily recommended.

33/1

Form: 55-558 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Last two wins have come over C&D and he is 3lb lower than for the latest a year ago; didn't stay the extended 2m at Southwell last time and could go well back under these conditions.
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6th

3

(5)

3rd Mar 2025

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1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mirabello Bay

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Barry Brennan

prominent

10/1

2

(2)

14th Feb 2025

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2m 0f 102y

Class 6

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Mirabello Bay

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Barry Brennan

Unraced here but all five wins have come on the AW and he's fine on Tapeta; hasn't been getting the breaks in his recent races and one to consider, for all that he's not shone when previously tried in cheekpieces.

8/1

5th

2

(5)

27th Jan 2025

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1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mirabello Bay

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Barry Brennan

All of his five wins have been on AW and latest was off this mark over C&D last March; finished fifth in both runs for new yard this winter but he didn't get much luck on the first occasion and was beaten less than 3l at Lingfield last time; could be dangerous if he can find something extra.

11/2

Form: 76-275 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Lower in the weights than when winning twice over C&D early last year and went close off this mark over this trip in January; just a fair effort over the extended 1m5f at Chelmsford last Thursday, but well worth considering back here.
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6th

2

(9)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

17:02 Ffos Las

Virtual Hug

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Nikki Evans

Two wins this year, the latter off 1lb lower at Bath (11.6f, good) in May; behind Buck Barrow when fourth over C&D (good) last month but that certainly wasn't a bad run; no surprise if he features.

10/1

4th

7

(3)

28th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

20:00 Ffos Las

Virtual Hug

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Nikki Evans

Held a couple of times round his beloved Bath in 0-55 company since winning from Bobby Dassler there in the spring; usually dropped in and will want a decent test round this easier course.

8/1

7/1

Form: 4-4658 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a match as a 3yo; 0-17 in handicaps since and despite hinting at a breakthrough success he has become expensive to follow.
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8th

6

(1)

3rd Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mhajim

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

led

7/1

8th

7

(3)

27th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Mhajim

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

slowly away, took keen hold, towards rear

8/1

5th

5

(6)

12th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

11:55 Southwell (AW)

Mhajim

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

dwelt start, in rear, going okay but plenty to do 3f out, hung left but some headway from 2f out, never near to challenge

8/1

Form: 40-358

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
0-6; best effort when third of ten on handicap debut here (9.5f; 100-1) in January, but not built on it in two starts over the same trip since; worth a go over this longer trip on pedigree.
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7

(3)

20th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:55 Bath

Mostly Mozart

10st 7lb

J: Miss Delphi Parkinson

T: Richard Phillips

Placed on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in January but he's struggled since and was tailed off at Brighton (1m4f, good to soft) 13 days ago; now 0-10 and has a lot to prove on this switch to a staying trip.

20/1

9th

6

(5)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:45 Brighton

Mostly Mozart

9st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Richard Phillips

Nine-race maiden whose best efforts came on the Wolverhampton AW (8.6f/9.5f) last winter; has shown little on turf, including both starts since returning in July, and still has stamina to prove; others stronger.

25/1

6th

13

(11)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:15 Bath

Mostly Mozart

10st 4lb

J: Mr Philip Thomas

T: Richard Phillips

Improved on earlier form when third of ten on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (about 1m1f, AW) in January but has finished remote since, in a hood then cheekpieces (retained) on last two starts; risky.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £26.80
Straight Forecast £27.25
Tricast £124.89
Trifecta £152.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Virtual Hug

POSTDATA:

Khangai

The Star:

Tancredi

Daily Mail:

Two Plus Two

D Express:

Mirabello Bay

Telegraph:

Douglas Dc

NEWMARKET:

Khangai

Daily Mirror:

Khangai

Daily Record:

Khangai

RP RATINGS:

Virtual Hug

The Times:

Virtual Hug

The Guardian:

Virtual Hug

The Sun:

Virtual Hug