October 14 / 15.00 Lingfield (AW)

15.00

Standard

Arc All-Weather £1Million Bonus Is Back Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3977.84
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Arc All-Weather £1Million Bonus Is Back Nursery Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.70
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 0051

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Showed marked improvement on her handicap/AW debut when winning 6f nursery at Southwell (second won maiden next time); now 9lb higher and up in trip but a contender.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Sandown

Kilkenny Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

Won his first two nurseries on the AW (6f/7f) last autumn, but the handicapper has been in charge since; still 6lb above her last winning mark and has a bit to prove back on turf with cheekpieces fitted.

14/1

6th

4

(1)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kilkenny Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Well treated when entering nursery company last autumn, twice winning easily (6f-7f); tougher going off her revised mark this spring but her latest effort, and the dam's side of her pedigree, gives hope this longer trip will be within range.

7/1

3rd

1

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Kilkenny Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Ended 2025 with nursery wins at Southwell (6f) and Lingfield (7f); shaped as if the run was needed after five months off when seventh at Kempton (7f) last month and can get back on track here.

12/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 20304

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Placed in two 6f novices and creditable fourth of nine in 7f Chelmsford nursery on handicap debut; each-way chance.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(6)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Uncertainty

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

Placed three times in six starts for Richard Hannon including when second of 14 at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) last October, but modest in five outings for this yard and now 0-11; others preferred.

12/1

7th

3

(4)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:30 Doncaster

Uncertainty

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Simon Whitaker

Placed a few times for previous yard but looks far from solid on her form for current stable; best watched unless the market suggests a resurgence is likely.

25/1

3rd
11 (10)
Torbados

12/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: U270

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Second in a 6f novice at Windsor last month; disappointing on both runs since, last time when upped to 7f for first time; others more convincing.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(6)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

18:48 Windsor

Torbados

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charles Hills

Remains winless but he got right back on track with second of ten over C&D two weeks ago; needs to build on that effort if he's to gain a first success at the 12th attempt.

5/2

2nd

4

(1)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:15 Windsor

Torbados

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charles Hills

Ran quite well from the front when upped to 1m at Kempton (AW) last month, but managed only sixth when favourite at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) three weeks ago; now 0-10 and needs to find something extra on this turf return.

9/1

6th

1

(10)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Torbados

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charles Hills

Ran right up to his best when fourth of 13 at Kempton (1m) two weeks ago; draw could have been kinder but he could have more to offer in blinkers.

4/1

Form: 92304

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has shown promise in four 6f maiden races, including on the AW, but her worst run was over 7f at Yarmouth when she pulled too hard; a hood is now tried on handicap debut back over 7f.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Startled Lady

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: William Knight

Made the breakthrough at the 11th attempt when landing a Yarmouth handicap (6f, good to firm) in July; flopped at Doncaster last month, but she remains feasibly treated on her penultimate form and this return to Polytrack is no problem; dangerous if she can bounce back.

8/1

8th

7

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

18:00 Doncaster

Startled Lady

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: William Knight

Made the breakthrough, justifying favouritism at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) 17 days ago; while she has responded to the removal of the hood, this represents a step back up the ladder (Class 5) from a 4lb higher mark; her task isn't an insurmountable one, though.

100/30

1st

2

(6)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Startled Lady

9st 8lb

J: Neil Callan

T: William Knight

Ten-race maiden but she's been placed in three of her last four handicaps including when a 2l third at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; hood removed) last month; that was in a Class 5 event and she's respected on this drop back in grade.

2/1

Form: 622336

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Placed four times in maiden/novice company from 7f to 1m (including on the AW) but rather disappointing when sixth of eight on handicap debut at Yarmouth last month (7f, good to soft); blinkers now tried.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(10)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:15 Newcastle (AW)

Parole Officer

9st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ewan Whillans

Fair and consistent 7f/1m maiden at two for Sean Woods; yet to show that form for his current stable, though better signs with sixth of 12 in 1m2f Ayr handicap 23 days ago; needs to build on it.

20/1

6th

12

(8)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Parole Officer

8st 12lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

11-race maiden who has finished well down the field on all three appearances this season, most recently when 100-1 over C&D (good; first-time cheekpieces) last month.

40/1

11th

12

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Parole Officer

9st 2lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Ran quite well in AW nursery on stable debut in November but was well beaten twice on turf in the spring (1m/8.3f); moves up in trip with cheekpieces tried here; others have much less to prove.

50/1

9/1

Form: 7516 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Best run when winning a 7f Chelmsford maiden (AW) in August; pulled too hard when last of six over 1m on handicap debut last time; interesting back at 7f.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(6)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:00 Nottingham

Marwaan

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Hilal Kobeissi

Won at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in August on third start; finishing sixth of 14 at Lingfield (7f, AW) recently on his second nursery start and shaped as though he may benefit from this return to 6f; not ruled out each-way.

12/1

6th

1

(11)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Marwaan

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hilal Kobeissi

Best run when winning a 7f Chelmsford maiden (AW) in August; pulled too hard when last of six over 1m on handicap debut last time; interesting back at 7f.

9/1

6th

3

(7)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Marwaan

9st 8lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hilal Kobeissi

Better with each of his three starts, as he's gone up in distance, culminating in a Chelmsford win a month ago; stamina not assured on the dam's side, upped another furlong and on to Tapeta, but he could well have more to offer if seeing it out.

3/1

Form: 878

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Modest form over 6f; needs to improve for step up to 7f on handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Superstorm

8st 11lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Charlie Fellowes

Record of 1-14, but his win was at Brighton (7f, good to firm) last month and he went close on his return visit last week; looks interesting off same mark here and his last AW run was a good second over C&D in April.

7/2

2nd

5

(1)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Superstorm

9st 1lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Charlie Fellowes

Appreciated the step back up from 6f when finally off the mark over C&D earlier this month; showed the right attitude that day for Mikkel Mortensen and it will only have boosted confidence; one to consider upped a fair 2lb.

4/1

1st

5

(7)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Superstorm

8st 13lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Charlie Fellowes

Regressive gelding who's had plenty of chances, in two forms of headgear; the handicapper's been quick to ease off and the step back up from 6f should help but his best efforts have come on the AW.

5/1

OUR TIP

9/1

Form: 633

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has shown promise on last two starts when third in a Bath maiden (5.5f, soft) and a 6f Wolverhampton novice; interesting up in trip on handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

12

(11)

26th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:21 Kempton (AW)

From The Hip

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

Won three of his last four starts but is drawn widest for this move into Class 4 company; back from a short break.

10/1

1st

8

(11)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

17:04 Windsor

From The Hip

9st 6lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

Well positioned when winning final two juvenile starts at 6f on Polytrack; entitled to need the run on his recent comeback at Haydock (6f, soft) and open to some improvement regardless of what the weather does.

10/1

3rd

5

(1)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:38 Haydock

From The Hip

9st 7lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

Off the mark at the fifth attempt in a maiden at Chelmsford (6f, AW) last October and followed up in Kempton nursery (6f, AW); showed promise on soft ground last September; possible player if fully tuned up for comeback.

5/1

12/1

Form: 340517

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won at Kempton on second nursery start (6f, standard to slow) but rather disappointing in her other two handicaps, the first when tried at 7f; bit to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:35 Chepstow

Corniche Girl

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

String of consistent efforts since her AW win last summer, including from a wide stall back on turf six weeks ago; no obvious reason she won't give her running again in a race in which a few have something to prove.

9/2

4th

4

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

20:10 Windsor

Corniche Girl

9st 6lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

One win from 16 starts, over 6f on Kempton AW last August; in the frame on sand six times since but she hardly shifts in the weights; probably handles turf but needs a bit more for the return to this surface if she's to get her head in front again.

9/1

4th

5

(1)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Corniche Girl

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Her only win from 15 attempts came over this C&D and that was her sole appearance at Kempton; not beaten far off this mark in a Wolverhampton handicap (7f) 16 days ago; each-way shout once more.

11/2

10/1

Form: 2327 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Placed in two maidens and a novice over 5.5f/6f (second over 6f here); pulled too hard when disappointing on her nursery debut at Leicester (6f, good to soft); could go well but the longer trip is a concern.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(3)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:48 Epsom

Spacewoman

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Henry Candy

Gained her breakthrough when dropped to 6f (from 8.3f) at Newmarket (good to firm) in June and ran at least as well when running-on third at Leicester (6f, good to firm) last month; slightly disappointing on latest outing but still considered on this move back up to 7f.

5/1

5th

4

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield

Spacewoman

9st 3lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Off the mark at the eighth attempt with a narrow win at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) last month; couldn't pose a serious threat when third at Leicester last time but she finished well and that was an eye-catching effort; still unexposed as a sprint handicapper and has claims if she gets a good pace to aim at.

5/1

3rd

10

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:56 Leicester

Spacewoman

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Henry Candy

Benefitted from the return to sprinting when popping up in a 6f handicap at Newmarket two weeks ago; that effort is backed up by the Topspeed figure and she is a key player despite a 4lb rise.

9/2

16/1

Form: 238

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Best run when second at Brighton on debut (6f, good); rather disappointing since, last time finishing 7l eighth of nine in a C&D maiden on AW debut; blinkers now tried, but plenty to prove on handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(5)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Must Be Ten

8st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Jamie Osborne

Recorded his best effort since his debut when coming off a hold-up ride to score at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) latest; a 4lb rise and step up in grade will make this tougher but he's not ruled out.

13/2

5th

13

(10)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Must Be Ten

9st 0lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Debut second at Brighton was promising but he hasn't progressed since, including when 11th of 14 on his nursery debut two weeks ago (7f, AW; blinkered first time); dropped 4lb but others look more persuasive.

50/1

5th

13

(10)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Must Be Ten

9st 0lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Debut second at Brighton was promising but he hasn't progressed since, including when 11th of 14 on his nursery debut two weeks ago (7f, AW; blinkered first time); dropped 4lb but others look more persuasive.

50/1

Form: 546

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has shown promise in maiden/novice company at up to 7f; quite interesting with cheekpieces tried back over 7f on handicap debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(12)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:38 Kempton (AW)

Sashay Away

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Loughnane

Her first two runs were quite encouraging and she has been burdened with wide draws at Chelmsford and Lingfield since; the draw gods haven't been kind here either, with 12 of 12 enough reason to look elsewhere.

25/1

12th

14

(13)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Sashay Away

8st 13lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David Loughnane

Has shown promise in maiden/novice company at up to 7f; quite interesting with cheekpieces tried back over 7f on handicap debut.

16/1

6th

9

(11)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Sashay Away

9st 2lb

J: John Fahy

T: David Loughnane

Ran into some trouble when a promising fifth at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) in July and she caught the eye again with her late headway at Musselburgh (fourth of ten) last month; should have more to offer but she has quite a bit to find back on AW and not sure this drop in trip will suit; yard also runs Preston Road.

9/1

Form: 9167

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f Yarmouth fillies' maiden in June (good); rather disappointing in two nurseries since, last time on first run over 7f; has a bit to prove now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:44 Newmarket (July)

Khuskhas

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Tom Clover

Returned to form with C&D (good to firm) win for James Ferguson in June and was respectable fourth at Windsor (1m, good to firm) on last month's first run for Tom Clover; tends to face a bit too freely so it will be interesting to see whether switch from blinkers to a first-time hood pay dividends.

5/1

4th

6

(5)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

20:00 Windsor

Khuskhas

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Tom Clover

Signed off for James Ferguson with an improved effort to land 1m Newmarket handicap last month; up 3lb but a player once more now starting out for yard well among the winners.

5/2

1st

8

(3)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Newmarket (July)

Khuskhas

8st 13lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: James Ferguson

33-1 winner of 6f maiden at Yarmouth as 2yo but she's found handicaps rather hard work since and was well back when upped to 1m on the Rowley course in May on her second run for this yard; needs so much more.

20/1

Form: 035

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Third in a 6f maiden fillies' event here last month and met trouble in running when fifth in a Wolverhampton novice last time; quite interesting back up to 7f on handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(8)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:55 Ffos Las

Iconic Dawn

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Hughie Morrison

Well down the field in her first three handicaps but ran well from the front when fourth in first-time blinkers over C&D (good) this month and has possibilities if the headgear continues to aid.

10/1

4th

9

(3)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

16:00 Ffos Las

Iconic Dawn

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Hughie Morrison

Some promise over 6f as a 2yo but her three handicap runs have been poor; first-time blinkers need to have a positive effect.

20/1

7th

8

(11)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Iconic Dawn

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Hughie Morrison

Some promise over 6f as a 2yo but her two handicap runs have been poor; stepping up in trip needs to have a positive effect.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £19.60
Straight Forecast £14.73
Tricast £93.79
Trifecta £96.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kilkenny Warrior

POSTDATA:

Parole Officer

D Express:

Iconic Dawn

RP RATINGS:

From The Hip

The Sun:

Corniche Girl

LAMBOURN:

Kilkenny Warrior

Telegraph:

Kilkenny Warrior

The Guardian:

Kilkenny Warrior

Daily Mail:

Kilkenny Warrior

Daily Mirror:

Kilkenny Warrior

The Star:

Kilkenny Warrior

Daily Record:

Kilkenny Warrior

NEWMARKET:

Parole Officer

The Times:

Parole Officer