March 22 / 19.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.00

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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.90
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 735-2 BF

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Mixed form in three turf runs last summer but she found improvement on handicap debut when going very close over 6f here (5-2 favourite) in January; nudged up 2lb but she was strong at the finish last time and is a big player again at this new trip.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(1)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Party Bear

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Returned to winning form over C&D in January and had genuine excuses for two of her three defeats in the meantime; beaten just a short head and a neck into third of 11 in the Fillies and Mares Trial here in between those efforts with two of these behind; leading player.

8/1

5th

2

(4)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Party Bear

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Landed a handicap at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in January and her next run can be easily excused (saddle slipped forward); ran well when third of 11 in a competitive race at Lingfield last time and holds good claims now dropped back in grade.

7/4

3rd

10

(5)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Party Bear

8st 12lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

C&D winner last month; latest Newcastle run easy to excuse as the saddle slipped early on; unexposed in cheekpieces but she will need to step up a notch to take this.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 3523-3

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Daughter of Pinatubo who is proving a reliable sort, placing in all three handicaps (including C&D); no reason why she won't give her running again but others in the line-up have greater scope for improvement.
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2

(3)

25th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Maids Head

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Marco Botti

Well ridden by Robert Havlin (he got her handy from a wide draw) to record breakthrough success at Chelmsford this month (7f); is well berthed on this occasion and a 3lb rise could be shrugged off.

6/1

8

(12)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Maids Head

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Marco Botti

In the frame in seven of her nine starts, as when beaten a length into fourth of eight at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) last month (runner-up has won since); return to this trip should suit and, despite her wide draw, she holds each-way claims again.

8/1

8

(12)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Maids Head

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Marco Botti

In the frame in seven of her nine starts, as when beaten a length into fourth of eight at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) last month (runner-up has won since); return to this trip should suit and, despite her wide draw, she holds each-way claims again.

8/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 62-354

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Fair form shown when placed in 6f novices at Newcastle and Kempton either side of Christmas but she hasn't kicked on from that in two handicap starts since; needs to find more for first-time cheekpieces.
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7

(10)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Empress

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

15-race maiden but she has dropped in the weights and ran well for second (clear of the third) behind Diligent Henry (runs in the 4.55) over C&D two weeks ago; can win a race around here but the widest stall dents confidence this time.

5/1

10

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Empress

8st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Maiden who's been expensive to follow, in two forms of headgear, as she's tumbled down the weights since handicapping; a case could be made on more than one of her previous C&D efforts though.

8/1

8th

7

(6)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:38 Southwell (AW)

Blue Empress

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

0-12 but she has been in the first four in six of her eight AW starts; made the running when fourth at Wolverhampton five weeks ago (7f); not ruled out back down in trip.

8/1

Form: 984-70

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress from his 6f Brighton win in four further runs for George Boughey and last of ten on Southwell yard debut five weeks ago; easy to look elsewhere
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4th

11

(7)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Leicester

Mini Mac

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

A repeat of the form which netted him a C&D second last month (good to firm) off today's mark would take him close; hard to blame his Doncaster flop since on the return to a 1m trip he has won over before.

8/1

11th

15

(3)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Mini Mac

9st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Jessica Macey

Back in better form over 7f at Doncaster and Leicester the last twice; still attractively treated, having gained sole handicap win off 12lb higher (over 1m); respected.

5/1

2nd

8

(7)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Mini Mac

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

His form has deteriorated since his last win last May but he took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) nine days ago; has another career-low mark today and is not ruled out.

7/1

Form: 245

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Three qualifying runs over 1m at Newcastle in January/February, showing her best form when runner-up on the first occasion; drops 1f in trip for her handicap debut
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10th

8

(1)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:50 Southwell (AW)

Sovereign Class

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

0-15; went close to breaking her duck at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in November, when 4lb higher; inconsistent and arrives with a little bit to prove after finishing last back at Newcastle (7f) latest.

16/1

6th

6

(5)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

19:25 Beverley

Sovereign Class

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Runner-up in three of her nine starts, but weakened quickly when a distant last of nine to Perfidia, Groundhog, and Keats House at Ripon (1m, good) latest; it's tough to envisage her getting the better of those rivals.

25/1

Form: 957-1 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Came with a strong run from well off the pace to get up in the final strides on his C&D handicap debut and reappearance 11 days ago; nudged up only 2lb and the style of that success suggests he should have more to offer.
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8th

7

(1)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:20 Epsom

Beta Reader

9st 0lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Laura Mongan

Good AW effort when beaten a head for this yard in February and it was a fair third at Windsor (also 1m2f) last month; that was just his fourth turf start so maybe he can build on it.

12/1

3rd

2

(5)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Windsor

Beta Reader

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Laura Mongan

Wouldn't judge him too harshly on his latest effort (1m; Class 5) and his penultimate run didn't see him to best effect either; has shown promise on turf; not discounted.

10/1

7th

8

(3)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Beta Reader

8st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Laura Mongan

Began 2026 with two good placed efforts over 1m2f at Lingfield; easy enough to strike a line through latest effort as he ended up poorly positioned in a race run at a stop-start tempo; drops in trip and steps up in class today; others appeal more.

10/1

Form: 56-7

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
No better than modest form in three starts over 7f but the fact that she went off at 3-1 for the first two suggests she must have been showing something at home; likely improver in handicaps for a leading stable; market confidence significant.
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7th

6

(5)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kathleens Glory

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

No better than modest form in three starts over 7f but the fact that she went off at 3-1 for the first two suggests she must have been showing something at home; likely improver in handicaps for a leading stable; market confidence significant.

5/1

7th

6

(1)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Kathleens Glory

8st 13lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

in touch with leaders

6/1

6th

5

(3)

16th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Kathleens Glory

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Never landed a blow in 7f contest at Newmarket, finishing about 8l fifth, but looked green and should do better with the experience under her belt; that race has thrown up two winners since; hood worn that day is now removed.

11/2

Form: 56-0

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in 6f/7f AW maiden/novice events but boasts a useful pedigree and plenty from the yard improve in handicaps; has a first-time tongue-tie added to the hood she's worn the last twice; it'll be interesting to see how she goes in the betting.
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8th

7

(6)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pageant

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Out of the frame in 6f/7f AW maiden/novice events but boasts a useful pedigree and plenty from the yard improve in handicaps; has a first-time tongue-tie added to the hood she's worn the last twice; it'll be interesting to see how she goes in the betting.

6/1

11th

8

(10)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Pageant

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

in rear, switched left soon after start

12/1

10

(2)

11th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:38 Kempton (AW)

Pageant

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Fanshawe

Third foal from a well-related 6f 2yo winner (RPR 96); took a keen hold when an inauspicious fifth of six (Night In Paris behind) on 6f Newcastle debut 24-days ago; could potentially settle better for the application of headgear; isn't one to be dismissive of yet.

12/1

50/1

Form: 7-9288

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Placed a couple of times (6f/7f) for George Boughey but has failed to beat a rival in two Southwell outings for this yard.
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3rd

7

(9)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bad Habits

9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Ruth Carr

Both wins over C&D, the latest 17 days ago with Faster Bee winning the other division in a faster time; he is only 3lb higher, but like that gelding is drawn higher this time; will need a bit more.

4/1

1st

2

(3)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bad Habits

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Poor strike-rate (1-27) but has twice been edged out in tight finishes recently, latterly when failing to reel in Gladiadora at Southwell (7f; 9-1); pestered for the lead, reportedly running "too free", when disappointing over C&D 11 days ago; possible.

100/30

9th

12

(9)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bad Habits

8st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Ruth Carr

Record of 1-26 but he was runner-up behind Romanovich over C&D last month and had another close call at Southwell (7f) 13 days ago; nudged up 1lb but he should be in the thick of things again.

13/2

33/1

Form: 068-6

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Modest form at best in four runs for the William Muir and Chris Grassick stable, including sixth of eight on C&D handicap debut 47 days ago; new yard removes the tongue-tie she's worn the last twice and replaces it with a hood; could only consider if backed.
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10th

8

(2)

9th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Fortunas Dream

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John Butler

Standout effort for Muir-Grassick partnership came here in December (sixth in 1m novice); 80-1 and failed to beat a rival on debut for this yard last month (7f); can only watch; hood removed.

25/1

10th

8

(2)

9th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Fortunas Dream

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John Butler

Standout effort for Muir-Grassick partnership came here in December (sixth in 1m novice); 80-1 and failed to beat a rival on debut for this yard last month (7f); can only watch; hood removed.

25/1

10th

11

(10)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fortunas Dream

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Modest form at best in four runs for the William Muir and Chris Grassick stable, including sixth of eight on C&D handicap debut 47 days ago; new yard removes the tongue-tie she's worn the last twice and replaces it with a hood; could only consider if backed.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £28.90
Straight Forecast £28.72
Tricast £116.49
Trifecta £98.20

Selections

The Guardian:

Party Bear

SPOTLIGHT:

Beta Reader

POSTDATA:

Maids Head

NEWMARKET:

Pageant

RP RATINGS:

Beta Reader

The Sun:

Beta Reader

Daily Mail:

Pageant

The Times:

Maids Head

Telegraph:

Maids Head

D Express:

Party Bear

Daily Mirror:

Party Bear

The Star:

Party Bear

Daily Record:

Party Bear