March 31 / 18.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.30

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  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.30

Form: -21311 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
On the up this year and he comes here seeking his fourth win from his last five starts; up in distance this time but he was strong at the finish over 8.6f last week and he's respected despite a 5lb penalty.
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7th

10

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Mr Baloo

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Lingfield (1m, AW) last month but not at the same level at Epsom (8.5f, good) and Kempton (7f, AW) since, and needs to get back on track.

20/1

8th

2

(11)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Mr Baloo

9st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Added to a good record in the spring when winning off 2lb lower at Lingfield (1m) last month in first-time cheekpieces; a long way below that level on turf since and this trip is a bare minimum round here, especially from a wide stall.

16/1

9th

5

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:58 Epsom

Mr Baloo

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

7f nursery winner here (good; has won on good to firm) in 2023; landed seventh AW win when scoring at Lingfield (1m; first-time cheekpieces, retained) a fortnight ago; has won off higher marks than this and must be considered on his return to turf.

7/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 8766-3

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Market springer and ran a much better race when third of ten over C&D three weeks ago; one to take seriously off an unchanged mark.
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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

8/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: V0-809 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Had a productive 11 months from August 2023, winning six times (including C&D); has struggled this winter and the handicapper has been slow to react but his latest 2lb drop, in a race where he didn't run as badly as the distance beaten suggests, makes him eligible for this Class 4 event; cheekpieces now tried and Billy Loughnane, who is 3-5 (one void race) on him, returns to the saddle; better expected.
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8th

2

(4)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Wadacre Gomez

9st 7lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Fine on Tapeta but has done most winning round Chelmsford, always over 1m2f; generally consistent in recent times, without looking quite as good, and has to prove his stamina going beyond 1m4f for the first time; the usual headgear comes off.

10/1

1

(4)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Wadacre Gomez

10st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Much more exposed than some of these and usually runs over 1m2f but gave pretty good account when fourth in valuable Chelmsford handicap (1m2f) a fortnight and is 1lb lower here; could have a say.

4/1

9

(5)

7th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Wadacre Gomez

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Johnston

Formerly a front-runner but more often held up these days; finished a 4l seventh at Wolverhampton in last two starts but he's 5-9 at Chelmsford and was runner-up over C&D in June; has possibilities back at this track and he needs a close look with Hollie Doyle booked.

9/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 164-67 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Big prices and no better than midfield in two runs for new yard this year; edging down the weights and he wasn't beaten far last time; stable also run Shahbaz.
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6

(5)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Kempton (AW)

Silent Age

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

Currently in a progressive vein of form and justified favouritism at Ripon (1m) most recently, making it three wins from last five outings and taking overall record to 5-14; difficult to dismiss.

9/1

1st

2

(8)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:50 Ripon

Silent Age

9st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Handy sort who has won twice this summer, at Sandown (1m2f, good) and Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW); ran well when third of nine off this mark at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) 11 days ago, but has something to prove back in trip.

4/1

5

(4)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

20:00 Windsor

Silent Age

9st 5lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ian Williams

Made the running for three of his four wins, one over 1m2f at Sandown in June (from Andaleep on good ground; unraced on firmer); just hung on when back on AW at Wolverhampton (9.4f) two weeks ago and raised another 2lb since but needs respect on the back of a career best.

4/1

Form: -49268 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins in December; not in quite the same form more recently but he's not handicapped out of things if returning to his best.
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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

Form: 12781-

Last run: 202 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
1m maiden win at Kempton 13 months ago; ended 2024 with an easy win at Newcastle in September (1m2f; blinkered first time); 6lb rise in a stronger race could find him out on his return.
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1

(1)

9th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

18:20 Pontefract

Perfectly Timed

9st 11lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Proved suited by the step up to 1m4f at Thirsk (good to firm) seven weeks ago, taking record since wearing blinkers to 2-3 and overall score to 3-8; may improve further; warrants respect.

3/1

1st

1

(10)

22nd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

19:00 Thirsk

Perfectly Timed

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

prominent, led over 2f out, faced challenge from 1f out, kept on well

8/1

1st

1

(10)

22nd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

19:00 Thirsk

Perfectly Timed

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

prominent, led over 2f out, faced challenge from 1f out, kept on well

8/1

16/1

Form: /744-4

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Respectable efforts at Kempton on his last three Flat runs without suggesting he was the answer now dropping back in distance.
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12th

9

27th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

17:45 Market Rasen

Oslo

10st 12lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Seemingly aided by new tongue-tie since the summer, most notably when keeping on well to score at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) 11 days ago; also suited by 2m but recent 5lb rise might leave him vulnerable in this competitive race.

9/1

3

16th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

16:10 Uttoxeter

Oslo

12st 0lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Posted sound effort when second at Worcester (2m4f, good) last month but has modest strike-rate in recent years and probably won't be favoured by the forecast rain here; others have more pressing claims.

8/1

2

31st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Worcester

Oslo

11st 13lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Hasn't threatened on the Flat on last two starts but this course winner didn't run badly when mid-division in a higher grade than this over hurdles at Market Rasen (2m, good) last month and today's step back up in trip is well worth a go for one who stays 1m6f on the Flat; interesting.

11/1

12/1

Form: 31243- CD

Last run: 130 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Novice win came over C&D last September; ended 2024 with three solid handicap runs over further; not fully exposed but he's drawn widest back from 130 days off.
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5th

3

(1)

30th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

Lordsbridge Blu

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: S Woods

1-15 in handicaps, with the win on Lingfield AW (AW) last November but he's often been thereabouts, including on turf; bang there on Wolverhampton AW on both outings this term, the latest just three days ago; player.

9/2

4th

5

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lordsbridge Blu

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: S Woods

Won twice, including over C&D; most encouraging when runner-up over C&D four weeks ago on his return from a break and should go close here.

4/1

2nd

7

(12)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lordsbridge Blu

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: S Woods

Novice winner who doubled his tally by a head over Lingfield's 1m2f in November; could go well off 3lb higher if ready to rock after his break.

7/1

25/1

Form: /484-8 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Horse

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Two wins in Dubai for Doug Watson; low-key stable debut at Chelmsford this month (1m2f) and a 3lb drop may not be sufficient.
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9th

5

(9)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sari Dubai

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

in rear, soon detached

25/1

9th

5

(9)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sari Dubai

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

in rear, soon detached

25/1

8th

8

(3)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Sari Dubai

9st 1lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Marco Botti

All 12 runs for Doug Watson at Meydan, split equally between grass and dirt, winning twice on grass (1m/9.5f); makes his stable debut (same owner) after 13 months off and the market should guide.

20/1

Form: 161335 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Three wins this winter, one of them over C&D; respectable efforts the last twice but others appeal as being better treated.
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4th

6

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Charlies Choice

9st 2lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

All eight wins have been on AW but he's lost his way with heavy defeats at Newcastle (12.4f, Tapeta) and Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) in last two runs; still lightly raced on turf but he needs a major revival back in this sphere.

20/1

11th

2

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Charlies Choice

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Three-time winner over 1m4f/1m5f here and Taryn Langley gets on well with him, but he has never attempted this far before and he must put an uncharacteristically poor effort at Newcastle 13 days ago behind him.

16/1

7th

4

(5)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Charlies Choice

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Simcock

Reliable 6yo, who won three times (1m4f/1m5f) during a busy spell this winter and he ran another solid race when runner-up at Wolverhampton (1m6f) last Friday; should go well again on this drop back in trip and he's respected with Hollie Doyle booked.

9/2

Non-runners

Dayzee, Shahbaz

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £10.40
Straight Forecast £9.02
Tricast £66.78
Trifecta £97.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mr Baloo

NEWMARKET:

Charlie's Choice

TOPSPEED:

Shahbaz

The Times:

Perfectly Timed

Daily Mirror:

Lordsbridge Blu

RP RATINGS:

Wadacre Gomez

The Star:

Oslo

POSTDATA:

Mr Baloo

Telegraph:

Mr Baloo

The Guardian:

Mr Baloo

The Sun:

Mr Baloo

Daily Record:

Mr Baloo

D Express:

Charlie's Choice

Daily Mail:

Shahbaz