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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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

1

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Royal Zabeel

10st 3lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Respectable fifth in this year's Victoria Cup; prevailed last Saturday to take C&D record to 2-2 and overall strike-rate to 7-23; incurs 6lb penalty but Conor Whiteley takes off a useful 5lb; major player.

8/1

1st

3

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Royal Zabeel

9st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Down the field in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) but was on the unfavoured far side and prior to that he ran well when fifth of 21 in the Victoria Cup there (7f, good); won over C&D last August; chance.

6/1

20th

10

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Royal Zabeel

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

A strike-rate of 4-7 on AW includes two Listed wins, at 7f and 6f; not quite so good on grass as yet but he has a 7lb lower turf mark and indicated he could make it pay when an excellent fifth in the big-field Victoria Cup over 7f here (good; has won on good to firm) in May, not ideally positioned there as it turned out; one to consider back at 6f.

18/1

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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Verdict Starting price

11th

2

(14)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Witch Hunter

9st 7lb

J: John Fahy

T: Richard Hannon

Now 5lb lower than for his 1m win here in January and there have been excuses for several of his defeats since; plausible outsider.

20/1

19th

30

(3)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Witch Hunter

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Defied a 5lb higher mark in the 7f handicap at this meeting three years ago and scored over 1m on AW in January; has lost his form, most recently finishing last in the Newbury event won by Classic; further Royal Ascot glory looks unlikely.

50/1

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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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(10)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Al Shabab Storm

9st 12lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Smart on his day and his third at Wolverhampton (6f) last July saw him record an RPR of 115; down the field in two runs for Mick Appleby this year and he now drops to 5f for the first time in his career; tongue tied for the first time.

25/1

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

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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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

OUR TIP

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

23th

5

(22)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Golden Mind

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Failed to beat a rival in Group race last time; seemed to run well in the Victoria Cup over C&D in his most recent handicap attempt but was always favourably positioned the way the race went and needs to prove he can back up the form; still on career-high mark.

25/1

8th

4

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 1

13:30 Epsom

Golden Mind

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

5yo who won three handicaps last year (including on heavy ground) and has been better than ever in such races this season, finishing second at Musselburgh (7f, good to soft) then fourth of 28 in the Victoria Cup at Ascot (7f, good); however, he has something to find against today's opponents.

14/1

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

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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