March 07 / 15.15 Wolverhampton (AW)

15.15

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BetMGM Lady Wulfruna Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £34026
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 1
  • 8 runners
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BetMGM Lady Wulfruna Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 1431/3

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
6f AW win on his 2yo debut; took his form to another level when winning the Group 2 Gimcrack Stakes at York; returned from a 526-day absence with a good third in a 6f Listed race at Lingfield five weeks ago and he should be sharper today; drawn widest back up at 7f but still a leading contender.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(12)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Cool Hoof Luke

10st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

2024 Gimcrack winner; good third at Lingfield on his belated reappearance before winning at Wolverhampton (7f, Listed; fine ride) in March; below par on turf twice since but likely to make a bold bid back on AW.

14/1

5th

1

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Salisbury

Cool Hoof Luke

9st 10lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Andrew Balding

Won the Gimcrack as a 2yo (Group 2; form worked out well); better than ever on AW earlier in the year, making most in a 7f Listed event at Wolverhampton in March; 15-2 fourth favourite for a York Group 2 ten days ago but found nothing when asked for his effort, eventually coming home in his own time; has the ability to go well despite a penalty but he does have a point to prove all of a sudden.

7/1

13th

5

(11)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Cool Hoof Luke

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Missed last season; retains every ounce of ability judged on AW performances this year, last time landing a Listed prize at Wolverhampton (7f) to take his overall record to 3-6; possibly still has further improvement in him; interesting returned to the C&D of his 2024 Gimcrack win.

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 023-31 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Still improving and his latest Lingfield success (7f) was just reward for a string of good placed efforts this year; has a stiff task at the weights but likely he will fare better than they suggest.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Heathcliff

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Wouldn't judge him harshly on his two turf defeats this summer but even his best AW form needs bettering if he is to come out on top here.

20/1

21th

8

(19)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Heathcliff

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Fanshawe

Took a step forward on the AW earlier in the year, at 7f and 6f, but he didn't make his turf debut until never involved in a Listed race at Haydock (7f, good) in May; comes from a line of superb turf sprinters but this is a difficult first handicap on grass, to put it mildly.

66/1

7th

4

(6)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Heathcliff

9st 10lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: James Fanshawe

In good form on the AW this year, winning a handicap at Lingfield (7f) in February and running creditably when fourth in similar event at Newcastle (6f) on Good Friday; has shown he's up to Listed level but this is still a warm race in which to be making his debut on grass.

25/1

3rd
4 (6)
Marshman

6/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 3367-5

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Strong AW form in the first half of 2025; awkward leaving the stalls in his two runs this winter and the form has been well short of his best; steps up to 7f for the first time.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 2

14:35 Haydock

Marshman

9st 11lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Close third in Listed company at Wolverhampton last month on his first attempt at 7f and he wasn't beaten for a lack of stamina; not at his best in a hot sprint handicap at Newcastle on Good Friday; no surprise to see him bounce back with a big run.

10/1

8th

5

(9)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Marshman

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Did well in early 2025 on AW, winning a C&D handicap in good style and following up in Listed company at Lingfield; finished third in the corresponding race 12 months ago when rated 5lb higher; running himself back into form this winter, most recently a close third over 7f four weeks ago, and he looks primed to give Clifford Lee a winning return to the saddle.

6/1

3rd

4

(6)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 1

15:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marshman

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Strong AW form in the first half of 2025; awkward leaving the stalls in his two runs this winter and the form has been well short of his best; steps up to 7f for the first time.

6/1

7/1

Form: 61964- D

Last run: 94 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Steadily progressive 5yo, including two 7f handicap wins last year; took form to a higher level when fourth of 15 in a Listed race at Deauville (7.5f) in December, never far away in a race where the pace held up; should have another big run in him.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(5)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:52 Chester

Palmar Bay

10st 2lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ralph Beckett

Won the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 10lb lower mark; as good as ever when fourth of eight at Wolverhampton (7f, Listed) in March but has found it tougher going since; apprentice's claim is useful but he still has little margin for error off this mark.

9/1

8th

3

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:52 Chester

Palmar Bay

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ralph Beckett

Comfortable winner of a C&D handicap (good to firm) last August; better than ever when a close fourth in a Listed event at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March but he's been well held in both subsequent runs and latest was in a C&D; has bit to prove again and this looks a tough task on the figures.

14/1

Form: 21138- CD BF

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
C&D novice win 12 months ago; rapid improver when dropped to 6f, winning good handicaps at Newmarket and Ascot in the summer before a close third in a York Listed event in September; disappointed at Ascot when last seen in October but that run is easy to excuse; interesting with further progress a real possibility this year.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:19 Newmarket (July)

Prince Of India

9st 3lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Marco Botti

Yet to win this season but took his form to a new level when fitted with blinkers for last two runs, looking unlucky not to finish closer than sixth in C&D Group 1 July Cup before running on well for second in 7f Newbury Group 2 (also good to firm) last Saturday; eased in grade today; the one to beat.

2/1

2nd

3

(8)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Prince Of India

9st 8lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Marco Botti

Usually races at 6f nowadays but probably just as effective at 7f; seemed to excel himself in first-time blinkers when sixth of 11 in Group 1 July Cup at Newmarket (good to firm; 80-1) five weeks ago; not ruled out if repeating that form.

7/1

6th

5

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Prince Of India

9st 8lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Marco Botti

Joint-favourite with Almeraq in Salisbury Listed race last time but underperformed; bottom of this pack on ratings and accordingly faces a much stiffer assignment than when winning a handicap at this meeting last year; blinkers added.

50/1

Form: 936-42 C BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Good record on AW; as good as ever this year, finishing fourth (behind Cool Hoof Luke) in a Listed race at Lingfield five weeks ago and then second in a handicap back at Lingfield last week; stamina for 7f has to be taken on trust (one turf attempt saw him finish tailed off) but he hasn't got much to find on form.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

25th

23

(12)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Ferrous

9st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Best known for his AW exploits but he is fine on turf and has a lower mark in this sphere; went desperately close at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago, a race in which the first two pulled clear in the closing stages from a subsequent winner; 2lb ahead of the handicapper and he was successful on his only visit to Goodwood; interesting.

16/1

2nd

1

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

19:15 Hamilton

Ferrous

10st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Unraced on turf this year and his best form has come on AW; however, he has a lower mark on grass and was third in a Listed race at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) last August; capable of playing a leading role.

6/1

Form: 84102- D

Last run: 148 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Useful handicapper; beat 13 rivals at Ayr in September (1m, soft) and showed better form when second at York when last seen 148 days ago (1m, good); tough task on his seasonal return.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ripon

Thunder Roar

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Far from convincing on 2026 form and chance partly depends on the actions of the weather; may prove resurgent when he's back on ideal ground, namely soft/heavy; on last winning mark.

14/1

16th

4

(13)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Thunder Roar

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Soft-ground specialist who landed a fifth success when scoring at Ayr (1m) in September; yet to get going in three starts this year but he's edging down the weights and the booking of Colin Keane catches the eye; requires monitoring in the market with every drop of rain in his favour.

25/1

11th

7

(13)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Thunder Roar

9st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

7yo who was better than ever last season, a campaign that concluded with a fine second of 17 over C&D (good); races off the same mark today but he hasn't shone on his two outings this year.

33/1

Form: 03-514 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Ran on to take second in the corresponding race last year; in good order this winter, including a 1m win at Newcastle in January, and he shouldn't be too far away.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Newbury

Witch Hunter

9st 10lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Hard to predict; followed six duck eggs with a last-gasp win at Thirsk (1m, good) two weeks ago, only to run poorly again at Haydock last week; just 2lb higher than for the win but can't be relied on.

14/1

10th

2

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Witch Hunter

10st 2lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Followed six duck eggs with a last-gasp win at Thirsk (1m, good) last Saturday under Seamus Cronin, capitalising on some leniency from the handicapper; nudged back up only 2lb; has possibilities if on another going day.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £37.10
Straight Forecast £53.72
Trifecta £242.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Prince Of India

POSTDATA:

Cool Hoof Luke

RP RATINGS:

Ferrous

NEWMARKET:

Heathcliff

TOPSPEED:

Palmar Bay

Daily Mail:

Witch Hunter

The Times:

Prince Of India

Telegraph:

Prince Of India

The Guardian:

Prince Of India

The Star:

Prince Of India

LAMBOURN:

Cool Hoof Luke

D Express:

Cool Hoof Luke

Daily Mirror:

Cool Hoof Luke

The Sun:

Cool Hoof Luke

Daily Record:

Ferrous