March 15 / 18.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.00

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 5f 21y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 979-89 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Ten starts for four different trainers and hasn't beaten many in two outings for this one, albeit he ran better than his finishing position of ninth of ten would suggest at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) last time (Maharajas Express second); still needs more to be of interest, though.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

General Assembly

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Clare Hobson

In good order on AW this winter; two turf runs this summer well short of that level though and others bring more pressing claims.

20/1

10th

9

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

General Assembly

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Clare Hobson

Front-runner; two AW wins (5f) last autumn but he returned after a short break with a well-held fifth of eight at Pontefract (5f, good) last month; may have needed that run but his sole turf win was two years ago and others are more persuasive.

14/1

5th

3

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

14:48 Pontefract

General Assembly

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Clare Hobson

Front-runner; two AW wins (5f) last autumn and he was in good form when last seen in February; not much wiggle room off this mark though and a lower draw would have been preferable too.

4/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 244112 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has done well since joining this yard and three of his five career wins have come over C&D, including two last month; beaten half a length by a similarly in-form rival at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) 16 days ago and is a major contender from the same mark.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Maharajas Express

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Drawn wide when winning this race 12 months ago off a 1lb higher mark; not hit top gear yet in 2026 but this should be run to suit him and a revival would come as no surprise.

8/1

9th

6

(8)

6th Jul 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maharajas Express

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

Three of his four wins on AW have been over 5f at this track; has pulled too hard to give himself a chance in his two runs this year; needs revival on return to this track.

7/1

7th

11

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

Maharajas Express

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ian Williams

Runner-up in this race last year and he scored off 1lb lower at Chester (5f, good) last July; never a threat on his reappearance at Lingfield (6f) last month but he pulled hard and this drop back in trip is a positive; usually comes from off the pace and has claims if he gets the breaks.

11/2

8/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 141204 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Finished behind two of these when last of ten here last month, but is better than that as he showed when winning twice over C&D earlier in the year; didn't get home at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) ten days ago, but well drawn to attack and respected back here.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

19:35 Chester

Rosenpur

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jennie Candlish

Ideally suited by going around a left-hand bend, with his six wins coming here and at Wolverhampton; 10lb higher than for his win in this race last year and the widest draw isn't a big selling point today; cheekpieces join the hood today.

10/1

6th

7

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:03 Chester

Rosenpur

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

6yo who posted career-best performance when dominating from the front over C&D (good) last month; used up energy to get across to lead from a wide draw when fifth of ten over 5f here a fortnight ago and can be treated as if still in good form.

8/1

5th

4

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Rosenpur

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

6yo who posted career-best performance when dominating from the front over 6f here (good) last month; 5f on ground slower than good also suits but he's not ideally drawn and recent 4lb rise demands even more from him.

13/2

Form: 7566-1 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Record over C&D reads 23132321 and he had dropped below his previous winning mark when beating Buraback by half a length here on Tuesday; not quite as well drawn here as he was then and has a 5lb penalty to carry, but his record under these conditions still makes him a solid each-way shout; stable also runs Anglesey Lad.
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11th

5

(14)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Phoenix Beach

9st 7lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

On a long losing sequence and he came in a below-par seventh of 12 in 5.7f handicap here 22 days ago; yet to score on turf too.

12/1

7th

2

(5)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Phoenix Beach

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Tapeta specialist but he's hung right before finishing a well-held fifth at Wolverhampton (5f) in his last two starts; continues to edge down the weights but he's 0-13 on turf and has not run in this sphere since last May; others preferred.

11/2

5th

7

(7)

21st Apr 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Phoenix Beach

8st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Four C&D wins (from marks in the 60s); excuses when a closing third over C&D on penultimate start; hung right when three places (over 4l) behind Shalaa Asker subsequently; has won for Kieran O'Neill but needs everything to drop his way.

12/1

11/2

Form: 2544-3 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won three times over C&D last year and was returning from four months off when beaten less than a length into third of ten behind Maharajas Express back here 19 days ago; enjoys a 5lb pull with his old rival (whom he had beaten on the other two occasions they met on the AW) and respected from the inside stall.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

9

(3)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

19:35 Chester

Aces Wild

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Adrian Wintle

Course win (5f, good) last July; arrives in top form, winning Class 5 events at Bath and Newbury (5f, firm and good to firm) this summer; 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another bold bid.

5/1

1st

1

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:00 Newbury

Aces Wild

9st 13lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Ran twice over C&D last summer and performed with great credit on both occasions, finishing second to Faustus in July and filling the same position one month later; career-best effort when winning at Bath last week (5f, firm); penalty demands more but he can't be discounted.

7/2

1st

2

(5)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

16:00 Bath

Aces Wild

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Four-time AW winner who broke his turf duck at Chester last July off a 2lb lower mark (5f, good); two respectable efforts here this spring and Finley Marsh replaces an apprentice today; a big run is on the cards.

13/2

20/1

Form: 2228-5

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
0-12 and although he ran a bit better on his second start for the yard over C&D 12 days ago, still needs a good deal more if he is to break his duck in this field.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(2)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

17:09 Bath

Anglesey Lad

9st 0lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Not disgraced after ten months off when fifth of ten in 5f Southwell AW handicap four weeks ago; he's 0-20 however.

8/1

Form: 23-253 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Well drawn for one with established early speed and no doubting his consistency, but a losing run of 31 and an AW record of 1-24 makes him hard to support with confidence.
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5th

3

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

18:05 Brighton

Recon Mission

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Useful in his younger days but, while he remains consistent, he's been on the downgrade for a while and has only won one of his last 43 starts; better effort on his second run back over C&D last time and this is a bit easier off a career-low mark.

4/1

6th

5

(3)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

20:51 Brighton

Recon Mission

8st 13lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Now at the veteran stage; may have needed last month's Lingfield reappearance and is back off the same mark as when beaten a head over C&D last September; can make the running; stable also runs Kento.

12/1

6th

9

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Lingfield

Recon Mission

8st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Has run well fresh in the past but is knocking on and may need this after eight months off; doesn't often go beyond 5f these days and is drawn low, so has a bit to overcome.

12/1

Form: -61314 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Nine wins on Polytrack/Tapeta and latest Lingfield effort can be ignored as he completely blew the start; still 5lb above his last winning mark, though, and not drawn to advantage.
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7

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Newmarket (July)

Coolagh Magic

8st 8lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Anthony Carson

Veteran who gained a first win on turf in Yarmouth classified event (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; work to do back in a handicap but this isn't the deepest of contests.

9/1

1st

1

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

13:30 Yarmouth

Coolagh Magic

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Anthony Carson

Nine-time AW winner who is 0-23 on turf, but he's versatile ground-wise and has finished runner-up in two of his five starts at Yarmouth; hasn't threatened back on turf in last two runs but he ran respectably over C&D last time and he's in the mix back in a classified event.

15/8

4th

7

(4)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:53 Yarmouth

Coolagh Magic

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Anthony Carson

Veteran who is 9-46 on the AW, but 0-22 on turf while his losing run is up to 16 despite a plummeting mark; others preferred.

7/1

9th
8 (10)
Buraback

3/1

Form: 155332 CD BF

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has looked rather unlucky not to have added to his two C&D wins in January including when going down narrowly to Phoenix Beach back here on Tuesday, but he has it all to do from the outside stall this time.
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6th

1

(8)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buraback

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Derek Shaw

Conditions to suit and he ran well in defeat at Chelmsford (5f) in February/March; didn't run badly in a stronger C&D handicap last week and he can feature prominently back into 0-55 company.

6/1

7th

10

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buraback

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Finished a solid second at Chelmsford (5f Class 6) on his last two starts and his turn looks near; back up in grade but receives weight all round and remains favourably treated on plenty of form; not dismissed.

7/1

16/1

Form: 7-7828 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
All four AW wins have come over C&D and she is just 1lb higher than for the latest, but she has been a bit in and out lately and her wide draw is no help.
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6th

1

(8)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Basholo

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Won twice over C&D in late 2025, the latter success coming off a 2lb higher mark; more recent efforts need bettering but this is likely to be run to suit and dropping back into a 0-60 could see her bounce back to form.

12/1

10th

4

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Basholo

9st 6lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Dual Wolverhampton winner in the autumn but not at her best on her last four starts; slipping in the weights but others still make more appeal.

14/1

4th

2

(4)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Basholo

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Dual C&D winner in the autumn but her form has cooled since the turn of the year and she'll probably need a career-best performance to have any chance off her current mark.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £40.40
Straight Forecast £28.13
Tricast £327.60
Trifecta £465.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Maharajas Express

The Times:

Rosenpur

Telegraph:

General Assembly

The Guardian:

Buraback

SPOTLIGHT:

Aces Wild

The Star:

Coolagh Magic

POSTDATA:

Recon Mission

The Sun:

Rosenpur

D Express:

General Assembly

Daily Mail:

Maharajas Express

Daily Record:

Maharajas Express

Daily Mirror:

Buraback