March 03 / 17.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.30

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Gamble Responsibly At BetUK Handicap (Div II)

  • 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: £2.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 245462 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Still 5lb higher than when winning at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) in October, but has been mainly consistent in the meantime, going down by less than a length here (9.5f) six days ago; no problem with the return to further and respected from the same mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

7

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Come On John

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Alison Hamilton

Three-time course winner, the most recent coming last March over this trip when trained by James Owen; 0-6 since joining this stable and he was well beaten in a classified event at Newcastle last month.

25/1

10th

3

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Come On John

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alison Hamilton

A fair 1m4f scorer for James Owen last March but below par for his current stable, a never-dangerous fourth of seven on his return in 1m1f Musselburgh handicap 34 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

25/1

4th

7

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

Come On John

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alison Hamilton

Respectable fifth on AW last June on his first start for Alison Hamilton but lost his way badly in three subsequent outings; back from six months off and a leap of faith is needed.

20/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 08-322

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
0-12 under rules, but has been placed in his last three starts in 0-50 classified events around here, the latest over this trip three weeks ago; has a bit more to do back in a handicap but he is still a contender on those efforts.
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10

(10)

10th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Leicester

National Health

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Olly Murphy

0-16 and returns from a short break; drops back in trip on just his second start on turf on the Flat; may well be capable of better.

12/1

7th

4

(1)

24th Apr 2025

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1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Chelmsford (AW)

National Health

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Olly Murphy

in rear

9/2

7th

4

(1)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Chelmsford (AW)

National Health

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Olly Murphy

in rear

9/2

7/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 745-81 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
All three AW wins have come at Southwell, the latest when making just about all over this trip last month; only 3lb higher, but plenty went his way there and he has finished out of the frame in four visits here.
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7th

2

(1)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

15:48 Pontefract

Lednikov

9st 8lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Often a front runner who has gained six of his seven wins on the AW at Southwell; Elle-May Croot knows him especially well, but a record of 1-20 on turf suggests others are more likely.

10/1

5th

2

(4)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Lednikov

9st 8lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Six of his seven wins have been on the AW at Southwell, the most recent by a wide margin over 1m6f in March under Elle-May Croot; held in four starts since and others are preferred.

8/1

5th

6

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

20:00 Leicester

Lednikov

9st 5lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Six of his seven wins have been on the AW at Southwell, the most recent in March off a 4lb lower mark; below his best in three starts since and others are preferred now he switches back to turf.

16/1

Form: 789-8V

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden who made the frame a couple of times on turf for David Menuisier as a 3yo, but hasn't beaten many in four starts on the AW since joining this yard; cheekpieces need to make a difference.
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11

(1)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Anticipating

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Alexandra Dunn

Won off her basement mark when dropped back to 1m at Chepstow (soft) in June but has not really built on that performance since and was just a respectable fifth behind James Park Woods over C&D last month.

12/1

5th

5

(3)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Bath

Anticipating

9st 4lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Alexandra Dunn

Opened account off basement mark at Chepstow (1m, soft) in June, her 13th start; below that form lately but now back down to her winning mark, and will be suited by today's conditions.

7/1

12/1

Form: 969-00 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
2-29 with his latest win coming in this race three years ago; 9lb lower now and although not in much form lately, market support would be significant.
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5th

5

(10)

1st Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Avarice

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John Butler

Not the most prolific (3-31) but he has winning form over C&D and with cheekpieces back on he landed a cosy success in a 0-50 classified event at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) eight days ago; has more on his plate back in a handicap under a 4lb penalty, but still more appealing than most; stable also runs Disquietude.

5/2

5th

5

(10)

1st Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Avarice

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John Butler

Not the most prolific (3-31) but he has winning form over C&D and with cheekpieces back on he landed a cosy success in a 0-50 classified event at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) eight days ago; has more on his plate back in a handicap under a 4lb penalty, but still more appealing than most; stable also runs Disquietude.

5/2

1st

1

(8)

24th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:47 Lingfield (AW)

Avarice

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: John Butler

Sole AW win at Wolverhampton in 2022 but he acts well here; it's been a long road back from nearly two years off the track but he shaped a bit better at Wolverhampton recently when not getting the best of runs; interesting and worth a market check now qualified for this level.

5/1

Form: 5060-2

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
0-13 but was having only his third start for this yard when second of seven over C&D five weeks ago; each-way claims at least from the same mark.
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4th

10

(11)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Chepstow

Bloodhound

10st 2lb

J: Miss Megan Jordan

T: Shaun Lycett

Regressive maiden who did his racing in the winter over further on the AW; not obviously fancied back from a few months off.

16/1

16

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bloodhound

9st 5lb

J: Miss Megan Jordan

T: Shaun Lycett

Form: 078

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Minor form in two bumpers and well beaten in three AW maidens at about 1m; makes his handicap debut for respected trainer/jockey combination, but not sure the big step up in trip is the answer.
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7th

8

(2)

3rd Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Desert Guest

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Minor form in two bumpers and well beaten in three AW maidens at about 1m; makes his handicap debut for respected trainer/jockey combination, but not sure the big step up in trip is the answer.

9/1

8th

1

(8)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Desert Guest

10st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Looked a non-stayer in two bumpers late last year; two runs in Tapeta maidens this month don't suggest he's the answer.

50/1

8th

1

(8)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Desert Guest

10st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Looked a non-stayer in two bumpers late last year; two runs in Tapeta maidens this month don't suggest he's the answer.

50/1

OUR TIP
8th
1 (4)
Misaura

8/1

Form: 093-

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
All three Flat starts in December, improving on her first two efforts when third of eight in a Southwell novice (1m3f, Tapeta); more needed on handicap debut, but at least she is unexposed.
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8th

1

(4)

3rd Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Misaura

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Philip Kirby

All three Flat starts in December, improving on her first two efforts when third of eight in a Southwell novice (1m3f, Tapeta); more needed on handicap debut, but at least she is unexposed.

8/1

3rd

5

(3)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Misaura

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Philip Kirby

Minor form in bumpers, and two AW events at about 1m4f this month; big outsider for now.

100/1

5

(3)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Misaura

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Philip Kirby

Minor form in bumpers, and two AW events at about 1m4f this month; big outsider for now.

100/1

Form: 650-9

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has failed to beat a rival at big odds in four starts over 6f-9.5f on turf/AW; stamina-laden pedigree suggests the longer trip should suit, but she still needs to find a deal of improvement.
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9th

9

(1)

3rd Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Artemesia

8st 13lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Charlie Longsdon

Has failed to beat a rival at big odds in four starts over 6f-9.5f on turf/AW; stamina-laden pedigree suggests the longer trip should suit, but she still needs to find a deal of improvement.

33/1

9th

1

(7)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Artemesia

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Charlie Longsdon

Has a mark of just 20 after three modest runs at 6f and 7f; the step up in trip can only help but stout-staying siblings include classy chaser Snow Leopardess for these connections and her future surely lies over jumps.

66/1

1

(7)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Artemesia

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Charlie Longsdon

Has a mark of just 20 after three modest runs at 6f and 7f; the step up in trip can only help but stout-staying siblings include classy chaser Snow Leopardess for these connections and her future surely lies over jumps.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.10
Straight Forecast £6.76
Tricast £41.74
Trifecta £36.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Come On John

The Times:

National Health

Telegraph:

Bloodhound

D Express:

Desert Guest

The Guardian:

National Health

The Sun:

National Health

The Star:

Bloodhound

Daily Record:

Bloodhound

RP RATINGS:

Come On John

POSTDATA:

Come On John

NEWMARKET:

Come On John

Daily Mail:

Come On John

Daily Mirror:

Come On John