March 18 / 19.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

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Win £1M With BetMGM’s Golden Goals Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Win £1M With BetMGM’s Golden Goals Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: -22744 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly at Wolverhampton, winning four times, most recently in early 2024; largely consistent form over 7f-9.5f of late; on a workable mark and not ruled out.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(12)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pessoa

11st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Adrian Wintle

All seven wins have been here, including three over C&D; in the money twice here since his last win and holds place claims at least.

8/1

10th

2

(11)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Pessoa

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Frequent Wolverhampton winner who's 0-12 on turf, including in his Irish days (has 4lb lower mark than on the AW); very consistent, though, and should get the good pace he wants, so every chance he gets involved again.

7/1

3rd

3

(2)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pessoa

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

8.6f win here last month and turned in another solid effort back here on Monday; wouldn't want a tactical affair back at 7f but still more appealing than many.

9/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: -42233 CD BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Has developed into a consistent sort, having posted form figures of 1142233 since November; gained one of the wins over C&D; again holds a solid chance.
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11

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Match Anthem

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Struggled back on turf last twice but he ran lots of good races on AW in the spring and is well treated on his two wins late last year; has record of 29123 at Chelmsford and he looks interesting back in this sphere.

10/1

9

(10)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Match Anthem

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Both of his wins have been on AW over 7f and he's yet to finish in the first three in six starts on turf; failed to beat a rival at Yarmouth (1m, good) three weeks ago and now drops back down to 6f with the visor back on (replacing cheekpieces); probably better on AW over a bit further.

14/1

6

(8)

9th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:10 Yarmouth

Match Anthem

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Both wins over 7f on AW; form took a slight dip the last twice, finishing fourth in two turf classifieds, latterly here (1m, good; second go at the trip) lat month; on the plus side he's down to his last winning mark and seemed to stay this distance last time.

14/1

25/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 082905

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Went close at Southwell four starts ago, belying his 40-1 odds; far from consistent otherwise for current stable; not a solid option.
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5th

10

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

1-34 on the AW, that win coming over 6f at Southwell in April 2021; rather out of sorts over 6f-1m this year and now tries 5f for the first time since May 2024.

33/1

11th

11

(9)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Without a victory since 2023 and he has yet to make the frame in seven starts in 2026; hard to warm to.

33/1

6th

9

(5)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Minor classified form at 1m, 7f and 6f this year and it's 13 months since he posed a serious threat in a handicap (over 7f at Southwell); up against it.

25/1

16/1

Form: 437-78

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Best effort for current yard when third off a higher mark over C&D in December; seemingly not beaten entirely by the 6f trip in three runs since and remains a maiden.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(7)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nevernay

10st 10lb

J: Mr Alexander Woodford

T: Kevin Frost

awkward start, in rear, soon detached

12/1

6

(7)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nevernay

10st 10lb

J: Mr Alexander Woodford

T: Kevin Frost

0-13 but he's shown the odd bit of promise here over 7f this winter; inexperienced rider on board and his maiden status looks set to remain intact.

12/1

4th

1

(8)

18th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nevernay

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

in touch with leaders

16/1

Form: 10800- C

Last run: 150 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in 8.5f contest here last April; dismal form subsequently in 2024 and needs a big revival in first-time hood on reappearance.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(5)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bitcoin Profit

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Max Young

Off the mark in 8.6f handicap here last April but she's generally struggled since; her reappearance fifth here (7f; hood added) last month was a bit more like it but she's now 1-15 and others are more convincing.

20/1

7th

5

(5)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bitcoin Profit

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Max Young

Off the mark in 8.6f handicap here last April but she's generally struggled since; her reappearance fifth here (7f; hood added) last month was a bit more like it but she's now 1-15 and others are more convincing.

20/1

5th

4

(6)

18th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bitcoin Profit

9st 7lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Max Young

raced wide, midfield, outpaced over 2f out, some headway inside final furlong

33/1

Form: 06-052 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Best effort since joining current stable when runner-up at Southwell (7f) last time; capable of going one better, having defied a 3lb higher mark at Kempton last March.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Sams Hope

9st 12lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Martin Dunne

Five AW wins since last September (6f/5f) and beaten only about 4l when ninth of 17 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) two months ago, when last seen; this is less competitive and she could be involved.

15/2

9th

16

(12)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Sams Hope

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Martin Dunne

The winner of five AW handicaps (5f-6f) since September for her new stable; 6lb higher than for the latest of them and others appeal as being better treated.

25/1

7th

3

(4)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sams Hope

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Martin Dunne

Had a tremendous spell for new yard between September and January, winning five at 6f (two here) or 5f; her handicap mark has taken a battering but a recent second at Southwell suggests she's not weighted out of it; Ryan Kavanagh 2-2 on her and she can be thereabouts again.

5/1

12/1

Form: 186193

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Classified form this year features 6f wins in January/February and a respectable effort over C&D (second run for new yard) last week; 0-14 in handicaps.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(4)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:30 Chepstow

Kapparis Kid

9st 3lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Ben Lund

Dual 6f AW winner for Tony Carroll in early part of this year, but not quite at same level for current stable in recent months; drops back to a more suitable trip after recent 1m defeat but still makes only limited appeal.

20/1

6th

8

(5)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Kapparis Kid

8st 9lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Ben Lund

His three wins have come on AW and he has been unplaced in all nine turf runs; on a basement mark but there are risks attached.

20/1

6th

8

(5)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Kapparis Kid

8st 9lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Ben Lund

His three wins have come on AW and he has been unplaced in all nine turf runs; on a basement mark but there are risks attached.

20/1

8/1

Form: 08338-

Last run: 145 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Lacks recent match practice, having been absent since a below-par effort over C&D in October, and it's two years since his sole win; not the percentage call.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(2)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:58 Beverley

Dumfries

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Three wins in 2025 included two over C&D (good to firm); this is a belated return by his standards but he has won after a break and would be very competitive if reasonably straight for his comeback.

5/1

6th

12

(9)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Dumfries

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Successful three times on turf (off lower marks) during a largely consistent 2025 campaign; recent efforts respectable and he was a course scorer for his previous yard.

10/1

4

(5)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Dumfries

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Successful three times (off lower marks) during a largely consistent 2025 campaign; creditable fourth in last two outings and again has frame possibilities.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 557-67 D BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Below form in two starts this year for new stable, taking AW record to 0-13; however, has possibilities off a reduced mark provided he takes well to added cheekpieces.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

13

(3)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Leicester

Pembrokeshire

8st 10lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Michael Appleby

Three wins on turf but yet to fire for current yard; on a career-low mark and first-time blinkers are now equipped alongside the hood; not yet one to give up on for respected stable.

12/1

8th

13

(3)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Leicester

Pembrokeshire

8st 10lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Michael Appleby

Three wins on turf but yet to fire for current yard; on a career-low mark and first-time blinkers are now equipped alongside the hood; not yet one to give up on for respected stable.

12/1

5th

8

(5)

26th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Leicester

Pembrokeshire

8st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Appleby

Free-going sort who hasn't been at his best for his new stable on AW this year; now 10lb lower than for his Ayr win last summer (7f, good), however, and no surprise were the return to turf to have a positive effect.

12/1

8/1

Form: 168784 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Met trouble in classified event here last week; won off this mark over C&D in January but benefited from a pace collapse; strong gallop is ideally needed.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(5)

18th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heavenly Fire

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

towards rear

8/1

4th

5

(2)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heavenly Fire

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Just 1-21 and her last four efforts have been modest, but her win in a 0-55 handicap over C&D in January reads well in the context of this race; favoured by the weights on her first go down at this level; respected.

11/2

8th

9

(9)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heavenly Fire

8st 13lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

taken down early

14/1

12/1

Form: 560-9

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
The least exposed contender, having raced only four times; holds weak claims on form but may show improvement on handicap debut with Hollie Doyle up for first time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

11

(7)

18th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Baroque Pearl

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Martin Dunne

held up in rear, midfield over 3f out

12/1

9th

2

(4)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Baroque Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Martin Dunne

prominent

25/1

9th

2

(4)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Baroque Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Martin Dunne

prominent

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £14.00
Straight Forecast £11.06
Tricast £107.19
Trifecta £116.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Match Anthem

SPOTLIGHT:

Sam's Hope

POSTDATA:

Pessoa

The Times:

Match Anthem

Daily Mail:

Match Anthem

D Express:

Match Anthem

The Star:

Match Anthem

Telegraph:

Sam's Hope

The Sun:

Sam's Hope

Daily Record:

Sam's Hope

The Guardian:

Pessoa

Daily Mirror:

Pessoa