March 08 / 18.15 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.15

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BetUK: It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap

  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 725-11 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has a fine strike-rate (11-45) and was better than ever when winning at Lingfield (1m2f) last month, getting up near finish; edging up the weights but should be in the thick of things once more.
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6th

3

(5)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arcadian Nights

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Record of 10-33 on AW features six wins at Wolverhampton, including in this race (off just 1lb lower) last year; close fourth at Lingfield for an encouraging start to his 2026 campaign; fighting chance.

7/2

4th

4

(5)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Lingfield (AW)

Arcadian Nights

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Best known as a Wolverhampton specialist (six wins), but is 2-5 over C&D and the middle leg of his hat-trick early last year included this race off 3lb lower; interesting.

7/1

10th

4

(7)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 3

16:05 Epsom

Arcadian Nights

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Mark Loughnane

Has a much better stirke-rate on AW than on turf; form dipped back in this sphere when last seen; on a difficult mark and isn't the percentage call.

25/1

2nd
11 (1)
Shahbaz

14/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 000-37 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in 2022; shaped quite well when third at Kempton (7f) in February but failed to fulfil that promise when only seventh at Southwell (1m; tongue-tied) two weeks later.
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4th

4

(1)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

12:50 Lingfield (AW)

Shahbaz

10st 13lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Struggled early on for this yard (at huge prices) but he was dropped into a Class 6 at Wolverhampton (1m4f) 12 days ago, backed into 11-8 favouritism and duly returned to form, finding only an in-form rival too good; 1lb rise not an issue given what he was capable of last year; key player.

2/1

2nd

2

(8)

2nd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shahbaz

11st 2lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Two wins (1m2f/1m4f) in 2025 for previous yard, but he's raced in the rear and stayed there in all five runs for this trainer; on dangerous mark on this drop back in grade but he needs to rediscover his spark.

7/1

14/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 08766-

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Highly tried after making winning debut for Jane Chapple-Hyam in September 2023; unplaced all four starts for this stable last autumn, no threat on AW debut here on latest; falling in weights but more to prove than some.
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12th

14

(6)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Son Of Man

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

High marks for consistency of late and belatedly doubled his tally at Lingfield last month (1m4f, AW); better form when going down by a nose under same conditions next time and it wasn't much of a drop off when third at Windsor last week; hard to rule out.

10/1

3rd

3

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Son Of Man

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

Just two wins from 25 starts but latest was at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) last month and he had a near-miss on his return visit three weeks ago; up another 3lb but he remains feasibly treated and his first win was on turf; strongly respected.

7/2

2nd

7

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Son Of Man

9st 6lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Jim Boyle

Gained a first success (since his debut in 2023) when edging out Wonder by 1l in 15-runner handicap over C&D 24 days ago; 2lb worse off here but still not taken lightly.

3/1

Form: 16830- D

Last run: 134 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Consistent for Sir Mark Todd last season, winning 1m2f handicaps at Salisbury and Epsom; has to prove she's as effective on AW as turf on stable debut after five months off.
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7th

3

(3)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 4

15:50 Goodwood

Expert Witness

9st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Encouraging start for new stable culminated in Windsor success in April; has failed to back up that form in two starts since, last of three runners latest; rebound required.

9/1

4

(1)

22nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 3

15:10 Pontefract

Expert Witness

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Patrick Chamings

Low-key effort at Windsor four weeks ago but she'd begun her life with this yard with three good efforts, notably a 1m2f Windsor success on fast turf; considered.

11/2

5th

10

(11)

26th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:30 Windsor

Expert Witness

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Patrick Chamings

Has shown steadily progressive form (421) this term for new yard, gaining a narrow win over C&D (good to firm) most recently; however, she's been campaigned largely in lower grades and now goes into deeper waters; got upset in stalls and was withdrawn at Newbury ten days ago.

10/1

14/1

Form: 3135-9 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
1m was probably an inadequate trip last time and he might have needed the run after a break; has an impressive AW strike-rate (7-21) and he's only 2lb higher than when winning at Lingfield last spring; not discounted.
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2

(10)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Party Island

9st 8lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Bids for a hat-trick after two wins at Bath (1m2f, firm), beating Galaxy Wonder by half a length on the latest occasion; up another 2lb, but still a big player in his current mood.

5/1

1st

5

(1)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:23 Bath

Party Island

9st 4lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Most wins on the AW but it was his third success on the grass when coming home 2.5l to the good over C&D two weeks ago; defying the 5lb rise shouldn't be beyond him.

9/2

1st

5

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Party Island

9st 6lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf but he's in form, creditable third at Lingfield on Good Friday last time; gained last win off 5lb higher (in July 2024); shortlisted.

2/1

7/1

Form: 32-138 C BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ran as if amiss when joint-favourite at Lingfield in February but had previously been in good form, including when second here between Christmas and New Year; no surprise if he bounces back.
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1

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

18:08 Cartmel

Etretat

11st 4lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Andrew Hamilton

Left Charlie Johnston for 1,000gns; 150-1 on hurdle debut at Perth and performed accordingly.

50/1

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:58 Perth

Etretat

11st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Andrew Hamilton

Fairly useful four-time AW Flat winner for Charlie Johnston but 0-17 on turf for that yard; ran poorly at Lingfield (AW) 16 days ago and changed hands for 1,000gns since; best watched on hurdles debut.

33/1

10th

5

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Etretat

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Four AW wins, including C&D, and returns from a six-month break on a manageable mark; more good runs than bad at this track and he's not discounted.

9/1

13/2

Form: 55-696 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since 2023 but his mark has slipped and he wasn't disgraced when sixth of 12 at Lingfield last week; the visor worn that day is retained; has a good overall record at Wolverhampton and makes each-way appeal.
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8th

5

(6)

2nd Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Civil Law

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roger Teal

Five-time course winner, but he's never scored beyond 1m2f and his last success was in November 2023; well handicapped on his old form but he's been well held in last four starts and latest was over 1m6f here last month; opposable.

16/1

11/1

Form: 1-4926 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner who goes well here, but no obvious excuses when beating only one home over C&D last time; chance may depend on getting easy lead.
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8th

9

(2)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

18:15 Nottingham

Eagle Day

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: David Evans

Back to form a little out of the blue when awarded a handicap over the extended 1m at Wolverhampton four weeks ago; retains plenty of handicapping scope on peak form but has done the majority of his winning on AW.

6/1

1st

4

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagle Day

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Patchy record since winning a 9.4f handicap here in December 2024; however, that was when ridden by Rossa Ryan (form figures of 11312 when he has been aboard) and he is now 13lb lower; needs a revival but a return to positive tactics from stall 1 would seem likely and he is an interesting contender.

11/2

11/2

Form: 46639-

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won the Zetland Gold Cup at Redcar last May but failed to repeat the form, well beaten when last seen at Newbury in October; just 1-12 on AW and hasn't run here before, so has a bit to prove after a break.
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7th

3

(6)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

16:30 Nottingham

Arthurs Realm

10st 0lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ed Dunlop

All wins have come in the spring, mainly on soft ground, but there was no win this time round; has his lowest mark since 2020 but easily his best show this season was in March; usually wears a visor or cheekpieces and now he's blinkered first time.

25/1

3

(3)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

16:30 Yarmouth

Arthurs Realm

10st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

All wins have come in the spring, with one on AW but mainly on soft turf; well handicapped on his best form last season but he's failed to beat a rival in his last two runs and needs a major revival after a break.

25/1

12/1

Form: 3414-7

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Scored twice over hurdles (2m4f/2m7f) towards end of 2024; weak in the market and last of seven back on Flat at Kempton (1m) ten days ago; much more required off the same mark.
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2

6th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:12 Stratford

Laser Focus

11st 0lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Won on the Flat in May but was safely held on both hurdling starts this year (both in 2m handicaps in July) and reverts to this code after a very poor Flat run last month; stablemate Chillhi looks a safer option.

6/1

6

(2)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newmarket (July)

Laser Focus

9st 7lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: James Owen

Had a good run of form in 1m2f-1m5f handicaps (1423) before tailed off in his last two hurdle races and he's a dual winner in that scene; some wellbeing concerns all of a sudden.

8/1

7th

1

24th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Worcester

Laser Focus

11st 8lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Won twice over hurdles in the autumn (2m4f/2m7f) and has been in good form on the Flat in recent weeks but was well beaten when back over hurdles on Saturday (2m; raced too freely) and has a point to prove here.

16/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £39.80
Straight Forecast £35.29
Tricast £146.41
Trifecta £270.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Civil Law

NEWMARKET:

Arthur's Realm

POSTDATA:

Etretat

LAMBOURN:

Al Waqidi

Daily Mirror:

Arcadian Nights

The Sun:

Eagle Day

TOPSPEED:

Shahbaz

The Times:

Etretat

Telegraph:

Al Waqidi

Daily Record:

Arcadian Nights

D Express:

Arthur's Realm

The Star:

Arthur's Realm

RP RATINGS:

Civil Law

The Guardian:

Civil Law

Daily Mail:

Civil Law