March 17 / 20.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.00

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 47-164 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish filly whose 6f attempts for new yard comprise an easy success at Wolverhampton in January and creditable fourth at Lingfield last time; enters calculations returned to this C&D.
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4th

3

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

19:01 Chepstow

Luna Beaux

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Both wins have came on AW over 6f at Wolverhampton; raced too freely when a beaten favourite here (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago; steps back up in trip and needs to settle better to give herself a chance of getting home.

4/1

5th

5

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:35 Chepstow

Luna Beaux

9st 3lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Dual Wolverhampton winner earlier in the year, latterly off a 2lb higher mark, who found the race not panning out her way under a hold-up ride last time; having the vastly experience Taryn Langley take off 5lb won't hurt and she's one to consider.

9/4

4th

2

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

18:05 Bath

Luna Beaux

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Dual 6f AW winner this year; kept on for very respectable fourth in 0-70 contest over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago and is 1lb lower today; probably won't be far away.

5/1

14/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 803-98

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden whose two handicap efforts can be somewhat forgiven due to seeming a non-stayer over 8.5f then enduring a wide trip; may yet confirm his standout piece of form.
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4th

10

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Telling Time

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Longsdon

0-10 but was only beaten a neck in a 0-60 handicap over 6f here when last on the AW in March; has been placed over C&D and is shortlisted dropped to this level for the first time.

8/1

7th

6

(10)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:40 Leicester

Telling Time

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Longsdon

He went close off 2lb higher at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in March and a case can be made on that form but he's been soundly beaten back on turf on his last two starts; now 0-9 and he has to raise his game.

12/1

11th

10

(8)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:55 Nottingham

Telling Time

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Longsdon

Best form when placed twice on Wolverhampton AW; only midfield back on turf (good to soft) last time but may do better back on faster ground.

14/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 232916

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Maiden prior to winning in first-time cheekpieces at Newcastle (5f) and shaped as if still in form over the same C&D last week; effective at 6f and could go well in the retained headgear.
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9th

8

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:45 Windsor

Mademoiselle Belle

9st 3lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Max Comley

Off the mark on Newcastle AW in February (5f); ran well back on turf when runner-up at Nottingham (6f, good) in April but not so good in final two starts for Brian Ellison; sold for £1,000 since; regular cheekpieces left off on yard debut.

10/1

3rd

2

(6)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:43 Catterick

Mademoiselle Belle

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Ellison

5f AW winner who has been placed over 5f and 6f on turf; beaten just 1l from the same mark at Nottingham (6f, good) but well below that level when back there over 5f (good) latest; not ruled out.

7/2

6th

8

(5)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:35 Nottingham

Mademoiselle Belle

9st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Record is only 1-18 but she got back near her best when a rallying second behind Tickettothestars here (6f, good) two weeks ago; should be unfazed by this drop back in trip and has claims off only 1lb higher than last time.

5/1

Form: 0-5242 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who went very close at Kempton (6f) most recently, despite pulling hard and meeting traffic issues (can be considered unlucky); has a contest of this nature in him.
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9th

5

(12)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:55 Nottingham

Faithful Dream

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Still a maiden but has several pieces of encouraging form, most recently third of 17 in cheekpieces at Nottingham (5f) last weekend; effective over 6f and has possibilities if taking well to visor.

7/2

3rd

5

(9)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:12 Nottingham

Faithful Dream

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

0-11 but has been running with credit on AW this year, meeting trouble in running on several occasions; sports first-time cheekpieces and drops down in trip on this return to turf; should be thereabouts.

6/1

5th

12

(1)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Faithful Dream

8st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Remains winless but he arrives in very good nick, not seen to ideal effect when third of nine in 6f Chelmsford handicap 12 days ago; very much one to consider eased 1lb.

7/2

14/1

Form: 08930-

Last run: 118 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden in Ireland for Claire O'Connell; good effort at Dundalk on penultimate start shows she acts on AW; debuting for new yard, the betting may offer further guidance.
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10th

9

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ayr

Saxon Grace

8st 13lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Daragh Bourke

Maiden who has finished close up in two of three 6f handicaps for new yard, notably when finding Carlisle's stiff test at the trip a bit much for her in May; lesser efforts at 5f and 6f since, though, the fitting of cheekpieces at Catterick last time not an obvious pointer for this.

12/1

4th

4

(7)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Saxon Grace

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Daragh Bourke

0-11 but has shown she can win a race, doing best when headed late and a close fourth at Carlisle (6f, good) last month; outpaced in first 5f run, on this track 11 days ago, but returns to 6f in first-time cheekpieces; needs to be considered if the headgear has a positive effect.

10/1

6th

3

(5)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Catterick

Saxon Grace

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Heavily supported on stable debut (sixth) on Wolverhampton AW in March and was only headed deep inside the final furlong when fourth at Carlisle (6f, good; 11-2) a fortnight ago; this sharp 5f could prove ideal.

7/2

20/1

Form: 566-05

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden whose two handicap efforts (7f/5f) suggest she may improve for this return to 6f; not particularly easy to recommend on bare form, however.
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2nd

9

(8)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Backfire

9st 0lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Yet to be placed from six starts and difficult to recommend.

16/1

7th

11

(3)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Backfire

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Five-race maiden whose two handicap efforts (7f/5f) suggest she may improve for this return to 6f; not particularly easy to recommend on bare form, however.

20/1

5th

4

(4)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Backfire

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Dropped right away having raced freely in a 7f handicap here in January, her second run for new connections; had hinted at ability in novice company though and she could still have a bigger run in her; drops to 5f for the first time.

12/1

Form: 6459-6

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden for James Tate; far from solid on her form since handicapping; sold for 3,600gns since last run; best watched unless the market speaks favourably.
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6th

8

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Baileys Ontherocks

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Tony Carroll

No pickup in fortunes for the recent switch to classified events (including over 6f here) and application of cheekpieces, well held when third on Tapeta latest.

16/1

3rd

3

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Baileys Ontherocks

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

0-11 and going the wrong way; returning to 5f and AW may help and interest is heightened by the booking of Billy Loughnane.

8/1

6th

10

(6)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:22 Nottingham

Baileys Ontherocks

9st 1lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

0-10 and not progressing, with three runs for Tony Carroll yet to arrest her slide; cheekpieces offer some encouragement for better but others appeal more.

14/1

Form: 0774-3

Last run: 62 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Has shown positive signs by making the frame in both handicap attempts, close third at Lingfield (5f) latest; gelded since; return to 6f should suit; first success is not out of the question.
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5th

7

(1)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Leicester

A Lott Of Kane

9st 2lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Off the mark at the eighth attempt when justifying favouritism in a Wolverhampton handicap (5f, AW) in March; held in fourth in a classified event there last Monday but that was a creditable effort from a wide draw; now returns to turf but he's unexposed in this sphere and is a big player if he can run near his best.

2/1

4th

10

(10)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

A Lott Of Kane

9st 2lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Lightly raced compared to most of these and holds obvious claims on his last-time 6f win here in March; always the concern that he'll pull hard again, from a wide stall, after two months off, but he's been found the right race.

9/4

Form: 67594-

Last run: 139 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent results on turf last term; seemed to run well on final outing but isn't guaranteed to back up that form, especially given her lack of recent match practice and AW experience.
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9th

9

(8)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Ripon

Dance Hello

8st 10lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Christopher Kellett

Six-race maiden who finished out the back on her seasonal debut at Wolverhampton in March (6f; made the running); nothing so far to suggest she is well handicapped.

33/1

10th

12

(8)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dance Hello

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Christopher Kellett

Inconsistent results on turf last term; seemed to run well on final outing but isn't guaranteed to back up that form, especially given her lack of recent match practice and AW experience.

33/1

9

(6)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:17 Nottingham

Dance Hello

8st 2lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Christopher Kellett

Modest in her first four starts, including on nursery debut at Catterick (6f, good) last month; 3lb out of the weights and hard to recommend.

50/1

Form: 75-7

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £60.50
Straight Forecast £57.18
Tricast £338.98
Trifecta £237.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Luna Beaux

SPOTLIGHT:

Faithful Dream

THE NORTH:

Saxon Grace

The Star:

Mademoiselle Belle

D Express:

Saxon Grace

Daily Mirror:

Faithful Dream

The Sun:

Faithful Dream

Daily Record:

Faithful Dream

POSTDATA:

Luna Beaux

The Times:

Luna Beaux

Telegraph:

Luna Beaux

The Guardian:

Luna Beaux

Daily Mail:

Luna Beaux