March 08 / 15.20 Wolverhampton (AW)

15.20

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BetMGM Lady Wulfruna Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £34026
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 1
  • 7 runners
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BetMGM Lady Wulfruna Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

Form: 321-12 CD BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Flourishing for new connections, winning 7f handicaps at Southwell and here around the turn of the year; headed late on back at Southwell three weeks ago when he went through the race like a horse with more to offer; has the worst chance at the weights but suspicion he will run a big race.
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(10)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Royal Zabeel

9st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Ties in with Golden Mind on Musselburgh running but the pair of them are facing a stiffer assignment in this major prize; remains useful on turf but a lower mark in this sphere reflects that his peak form, namely dual Listed honours, has been shown on AW.

33/1

4th

1

(6)

4th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 2

13:55 Musselburgh

Royal Zabeel

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Appleby

Made his name on AW but he can do it on turf when the ground is quick, as when a cosy winner at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in August; has since added a second Listed AW event, at Southwell in November, but the Saudi Arabia venture came to nothing in February and he has ground worries today.

12/1

Form: 2363-6 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Placed in last season's Lockinge and also boasts some strong 7f form; last week's return to action at Lingfield (1m) didn't see him to best effect but it was still a promising return; wouldn't want this to be tactical but that seems unlikely with a few of these happiest going forward.
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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

15th

4

(14)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Witch Hunter

9st 9lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

His only turf wins came in a Royal Ascot handicap and Newbury Group 3, but they were in 2023 and he needs the cards to drop right for his late bids; scored on AW in January but subsequent form, including when 40-1 in the Victoria Cup last Saturday, isn't good enough.

40/1

20th

1

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Witch Hunter

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Very useful but rather needs the cards to drop right and gained his only turf wins, namely in Royal Ascot handicap and Newbury Group 3, in 2023; peak AW form this year when scoring in January; finished seventh (off 4lb higher) in this contest 12 months ago.

25/1

Form: 11219- D

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Progressive 3yo in 2024, winning three times including a Group 3 in Baden-Baden (6f, soft); escapes a penalty for that win and his record around Chester bodes well for him taking to this track; sold out of Andrew Balding's stable for 42,000gns last October; one to consider.
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12th

2

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Al Shabab Storm

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Finished down the field on stable/seasonal debut at Chester (7.5f) this month but that doesn't tell the full story as he ran well for a long way from his wide draw and was hampered late on; he's dropped to an attractive mark and is just the type his new trainer does very well with.

14/1

12th

1

(10)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Al Shabab Storm

9st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Won a 7f Listed race here (good to soft) for Andrew Balding in 2024; still capable of smart performances for Marco Botti last year but wasn't at his best on final two starts, including in a course seller; sold for 45,000gns in October; a Group 1 entry at Royal Ascot suggests new connections are hopeful he retains all his ability.

12/1

3rd

4

(3)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Al Shabab Storm

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Two pieces of form at Wolverhampton in 2025 that give him outstanding claims at these weights, namely close thirds in a 7f Listed race and a strong 6f handicap; not so good on his last three starts and alarm bells were ringing when he was dropped into selling company at Chester 11 days ago, a race where he was a disappointing fourth; too much ability to discount but there are risks involved.

10/1

15/8

Form: 31122- D BF

Last run: 220 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won a couple of Listed fillies' events last June before appearing to take a good step forward when second in the Group 1 Falmouth Stakes the following month; travelled strongly and showed a potent turn of foot in a Group 3 at Glorious Goodwood when last seen, surging to the front but drifting right and losing the race in the Stewards' room; can progress further this year and strong contender, for all going right handed may be optimal.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

10

(14)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Jabaara

9st 1lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

One win from seven starts in 2025, making rather heavy weather of a Listed Musselburgh race (7f, good; odds-on) in June; looks up against it pitting her wits against 6f specialists on rare run at this trip; cheekpieces on.

14/1

6th

9

(13)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

16:10 Doncaster

Jabaara

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

First past the post in the Group 3 Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood last July (7f, good to firm; demoted due to interference); not quite at her best when fifth in that same race last time but she raced freely; has shown promise on good to soft ground; possible player if settling better than last time.

10/1

5th

6

(4)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Goodwood

Jabaara

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

A bit disappointing when favourite at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last time, even allowing for her wide draw; however, she was in top form previously, going close in a Group 3 at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) then winning a Listed race at Musselburgh (7f, good), and she was first past the post in this last year (demoted due to interference); major player if bouncing back to her best.

5/1

Form: 21014- D

Last run: 174 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Progressive filly who boasts a 3-3 record on AW (all on Polytrack); good fourth in a Doncaster Group 3 (7f, soft) when last seen in September; unlikely to enjoy a soft lead but she's not fully exposed just yet.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(6)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

16:10 Doncaster

Fair Angellica

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Fourth of 11 in this 12 months ago (soft); mixed form this season and she blew the start at Glorious Goodwood two runs ago, but she's caught the eye on occasions and was a Listed winner at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) in May; capable of being in the mix.

7/1

5th

5

(6)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newbury

Fair Angellica

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Dual Listed winner (7f/6f) who was a strong-finishing fourth behind two of these in 6f Group 3 here (good to firm) in July; blowing the start ruined her chance in 7f Goodwood Group 3 on latest outing; could still be capable of better but it is very much needed.

20/1

8th

4

(14)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Goodwood

Fair Angellica

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Two-time Listed winner (7f/6f) who returned to form with a staying-on fourth against males in the Group 3 Hackwood Stakes at Newbury 11 days ago (6f, good to firm; denied clear run); shaped that day as though the return to 7f would be a plus and she's one to consider.

12/1

Form: 93179- C

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Has some high-class 6f form on AW, including when recording an RPR of 115 in a 6f handicap here last summer; rather blotted his copybook with a couple of low-key runs last autumn but he'll be a danger to all if anywhere near his best after 112 days off; promise in both 7f runs early in his career.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(4)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 3

15:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Willem Twee

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Won the Listed Golden Rose at Lingfield in November 2023 and landed a valuable 6f Class 2 handicap here (off 106) the following summer; has finally slipped back down the weights, giving notice of a return to form (third) in an added visor at Lingfield (7f) 51 days ago; respected.

13/2

3rd

4

(7)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Willem Twee

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Fanshawe

Good runs few and far between since August 2024; should be well handicapped but that has been the case for a while and he hasn't shown much this year; now tried in a visor; stable also run Heathcliff.

20/1

9th

1

(2)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:03 Southwell (AW)

Willem Twee

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Not the force of old but he ran well when third in a hot Newcastle handicap last May (6f; RPR 108) and he races off a 7lb lower mark today; neither subsequent run has been comparable but this is a drop in grade and he can't be ruled out.

12/1

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12/1

Form: 205-81

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
The addition of a tongue-tie and dictating a steady pace saw him resume winning ways at Kempton last month (6f), his first success since his 2yo campaign; returning to 7f no concern but a big personal best will be required to win in this company.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(23)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Golden Mind

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Good second at Musselburgh (7f) with reappearance under his belt but is by no means certain to go one better off 103 in this deep field; has gained all handicap wins off marks in in the high-90s and still needs to prove he can break the triple-digit barrier.

25/1

2nd

2

(4)

4th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 2

13:55 Musselburgh

Golden Mind

9st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Can lead; had some smart form in defeat during 2025 alongside three wins at 6f and 7f (AW and heavy); never showed with a chance on AW comeback but this easy test could see him to advantage; has possibilities.

12/1

7th

3

(4)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Golden Mind

9st 7lb

J: J F Egan

T: Richard Fahey

First of three 2025 successes came here and was last seen beating 21 rivals to win at Doncaster; a useful 7lb was taken off on that occasion and others may be better treated here.

12/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £28.37

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Witch Hunter

NEWMARKET:

Jabaara

The Guardian:

Al Shabab Storm

TOPSPEED:

Willem Twee

LAMBOURN:

Fair Angellica

The Sun:

Royal Zabeel

D Express:

Al Shabab Storm

The Times:

Jabaara

Telegraph:

Jabaara

Daily Record:

Jabaara

Daily Mirror:

Willem Twee

RP RATINGS:

Witch Hunter

POSTDATA:

Witch Hunter

Daily Mail:

Witch Hunter

The Star:

Witch Hunter