March 20 / 19.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.30

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  • Prize money: £18319
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 62312-

Last run: 95 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the fifth attempt, in emphatic fashion when evens for a Southwell novice (1m, AW) in November; set a steady pace on handicap debut at Lingfield (1m2f) three months ago but lost out in the final 1f, still a good effort in second of six; carries his head a little awkwardly but leaves the impression there is more improvement in him.
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2nd

8

(8)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

My Fermoy

9st 6lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Unexposed 4yo who managed to defy a three-month absence at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) a fortnight ago; 4lb rise looks manageable and there may yet be more to come from him; considered.

6/1

1st

9

(6)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

My Fermoy

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Denis Coakley

Off the mark at the fifth attempt, in emphatic fashion when evens for a Southwell novice (1m, AW) in November; set a steady pace on handicap debut at Lingfield (1m2f) three months ago but lost out in the final 1f, still a good effort in second of six; carries his head a little awkwardly but leaves the impression there is more improvement in him.

8/1

3rd

2

(3)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

My Fermoy

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Denis Coakley

Thrice-raced gelding who has steadily progressive RPRs; good second at Nottingham (1m) most recently; possibilities back on AW, provided he stays the longer distance.

4/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 4321-

Last run: 172 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Progressive form in his four maidens, culminating in September in his second at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) and his win in a four-runner race at Brighton (7f, good to firm); gelded since; likely to stay and bring potential to this handicap debut and his strength in the market can prove instructive.
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2nd

2

(3)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 3

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Fierce Fortitude

10st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Landed a handicap at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in April before finishing third of ten in the Zetland Gold Cup there next time; disappointed in the Old Newton Cup at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) in July when last seen and still has his stamina to prove for 1m4f.

12/1

11th

10

(10)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Newmarket (July)

Fierce Fortitude

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Lightly raced 4yo who scored from Ammes at Redcar when upped to 1m2f in April; creditable third of ten in the Zetland Gold Cup there (again 1m2f on good to firm) in May off this mark; very useful dam stayed 1m6f, so this new trip for her son could be within reach; may have more to give.

12/1

3rd

4

(7)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 2

16:07 Redcar

Fierce Fortitude

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Lightly raced 4yo who bagged some valuable course experience in winning narrowly over C&D last month; the runner-up had been jumping, but this 145,000euros yearling had a bit in hand and surely has more to give off a 4lb higher mark.

100/30

12/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 4351-1 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
His first seven wins were all gained over 1m4f/1m3f, with the latest of those last October, but he then made all under Olivia Tubb in a six-runner race over C&D 13 days ago; that win was by a neck and he's been raised 2lb since, but a wide draw complicates today's task.
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6th

2

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:58 Newmarket (July)

Way Of Life

9st 9lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

He's had a long career but never been better than this season, winning on AW at Wolverhampton (9.4f) and Lingfield (1m4f); they were in March/April but he returned from a break with creditable third of six here (1m2f, good to firm) 15 days ago, again under Olivia Tubb; probably not far away.

7/1

3rd

3

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

18:58 Newmarket (July)

Way Of Life

10st 0lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

He's had a long career but never been better than this season, winning at Wolverhampton (9.4f) and Lingfield (1m4f) with a close third in between; they were all on AW in March/April under Olivia Tubb and he's not raced since, with turf runs in the last two years hinting that he's not quite so good in this sphere; also, the last time he raced on firmer than good was 2022.

10/1

1st

2

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Way Of Life

9st 8lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Kickstarted 2026 with success at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in March and backed it up with a good third of 12 in another 9.5f handicap there since; this C&D scorer can go well again off the same mark.

5/1

Form: -11655

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
1m Polytrack wins at Chelmsford and Kempton in January; respectable fifth in Class 2 events on last two starts, including over 8.6f here 13 days ago but it remains to be seen whether this step up in trip will suit him.
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17th

19

(15)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

High On Hope

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

AW form this year features two wins in January and creditable fifth in the Lincoln Trial; only 1-14 on turf and looks unfavourably handicapped, being 4lb higher than last appearance in this sphere.

20/1

4th

8

(3)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

High On Hope

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

1m Polytrack wins at Chelmsford and Kempton in January; respectable fifth in Class 2 events on last two starts, including over 8.6f here 13 days ago but it remains to be seen whether this step up in trip will suit him.

7/1

5th

12

(9)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 2

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

High On Hope

8st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Won Class 4 handicaps at Chelmsford and Kempton in January; respectable efforts in stronger company twice since but he needs a career best to take this.

25/1

10/1

Form: 35-921 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Mostly well below form in 2025 but came back down the weights and has often been competitive since October; indeed, Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) 16 days ago saw her first win since a C&D race in summer 2024; it's possible that she is on her way back but this is a warmer contest.
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8th

9

(4)

23rd Sep 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Goodwood

Bint Al Daar

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Made the frame at Doncaster last time but recent form suggests she isn't certain to back up that effort and it's over two years since her last turf win; goes beyond 1m4f for first time.

16/1

4th

10

(7)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

15:35 Doncaster

Bint Al Daar

8st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Good third in this race in 2024; her only win since that summer came at Southwell (1m3f, AW) this March but unplaced in her five starts since, failing to show much on her two this summer.

66/1

11th

17

(4)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Bint Al Daar

8st 2lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Second in this in 2024 (good to firm) and won at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in March but unplaced on her four starts since, well beaten at Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) most recently when reverting to turf following a break.

100/1

6th
11 (5)
Jez Bomb

8/1

Form: 2123-3 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Had four (two here) wins in 2024 and another four last April-October; none of those were above Class 5 but he's been placed in Class 4 on last three outings and this highly reliable sort again brings each-way claims.
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6th

7

(7)

24th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

15:52 Pontefract

Jez Bomb

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Sam England

Multiple winner but a 7lb rise for winning so well over C&D (good to firm) in July triggered a career-high mark off which he's struggled the last twice; only 1lb lower here and others are preferred again.

14/1

5th

5

(1)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 3

13:40 Beverley

Jez Bomb

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Sam England

Multiple winner but a 7lb rise for winning so well at Pontefract triggered a career-high mark off which he disappointed back there two weeks ago; handles good to soft but slower ground asks questions of him.

14/1

7th

3

(3)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

17:15 Pontefract

Jez Bomb

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Won here (1m, good) in June on first course visit; no match for the winner when second here (1m, good to firm) next time but he returned to winning ways in commanding fashion over today's C&D (good to firm) three weeks ago; a 7lb rise takes him to a career-high mark but he has to be respected.

9/2

Form: 3/1-18 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Pretty useful form to win 1m2f novice events at Newmarket last April and Lingfield (AW) last month, having been absent in between; favourite for handicap debut at Kempton, which didn't not go well but he failed to settle on that step up to 1m4f; should be of interest at this trip.
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14th

10

(11)

26th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Spanish Voice

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Won here (1m, good to firm) in May and at the other Newmarket course (1m, good) in June, and he was a close third at Ascot (1m, good to firm) two starts ago; however, it's been an inconsistent campaign and he was soundly beaten back at Ascot (1m, good) last time; others are more solid.

14/1

8th

8

(1)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:48 Ascot

Spanish Voice

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Andrew Balding

Inconsistent this year but made it three wins in 2026 when scoring at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) in July and he was a close third to Hickory over this C&D (good to firm) next time; could be in the shake-up.

8/1

3rd

6

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Ascot

Spanish Voice

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Andrew Balding

Two wins on the two Newmarket courses this season (1m, good to firm/good), the latest coming last month when held up; only fifth to Asmen Warrior at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) 16 days ago but saw plenty of daylight in a prominent position and may not have been seen to best effect; this lightly raced 4yo remains one to be interested in.

11/1

Form: 131-53

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
All his three wins were over 1m2f at Newcastle last October-December, easily on last occasion, but his creditable third there on latest outing suggests that the handicapper has caught up.
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7th

3

(5)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Without Compromise

10st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Three-time winner over 1m2f at Newcastle last year; returned from wind surgery with a good second of five at Pontefract (1m2f, good to firm) in July but well below form there last month; drops in grade needing to bounce back.

33/1

6th

4

(4)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

17:15 Pontefract

Without Compromise

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Three 1m2f wins on Newcastle AW towards the end of last year and he returned from a break and wind surgery to finish second over C&D (good to firm) three weeks ago; he was no match for the winner Jez Bomb but is 7lb better off today and is not ruled out.

14/1

12/1

Form: 4233-7

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; plenty of ability from the word go but latest start was his worst effort, when seventh of eight at Kempton (1m3f) with 7lb claimer enlisted; trip rethink after all handicaps have been at 1m2f-1m4f.
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11th

6

(9)

5th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Criminal

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

He's 0-14 but was in good form for Richard Hughes in early summer, signing off with second of ten in 1m2f Salisbury handicap in June; since changed hands for 26,000gns and needs considering for his new yard after a break.

10/1

2nd

2

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

16:22 Salisbury

Criminal

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Maiden who had a reasonably solid record last term but proved far less consistent this year; otherwise capable of taking a serious hand, provided he turns up in good form.

8/1

7th

9

(12)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Criminal

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Hughes

12-race maiden; had a near miss dropped into Class 5 company at Lingfield in April (1m2f); fair run on turf last month despite finishing last of the four runners; each-way shout.

8/1

40/1

Form: 6208-6

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
1m2f French winner; not far away on several outings for Kevin Philippart De Foy but ended his time with that yard on a low note and tailed off on reappearance for new stable last month; now tongue tied first time.
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9th

5

(4)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:42 Chester

Kind Of Kiss

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Only 1-17 and it's been a while now since he ran a positive race; readily opposed.

33/1

9th

7

(3)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 3

13:40 Beverley

Kind Of Kiss

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Well handicapped on old form but well below best for new yard earlier this year and has since finished well held on debut over hurdles (following a wind op), though did run well to a point; others safer.

33/1

11th
6 (9)
Metallo

6/1

Form: 6974-2

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
1-12 for Jack Channon, with the win in a 2023 maiden; first-time hood and 251 days off when he nearly improved that strike-rate at Lingfield (1m2f, AW; 16-1) last month, finishing well from off the pace, in a blanket finish admittedly but he looks to be of major renewed interest.
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2nd

5

(4)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Metallo

9st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Sole win from 19 starts came in a Salisbury maiden on his second start in 2023; has posted a couple of good efforts for this stable, including when beaten a neck at Lingfield (1m2f, AW; first-time hood) in February; cheekpieces are quickly discarded after a poor run here over 1m3f latest.

9/1

10th

9

(9)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Metallo

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

0-11 on the AW and 1-18 overall; down another 2lb and cheekpieces are given a go this time, but he still has stamina to prove over this far.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 79270- D

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Formerly useful on the Flat for Kevin Ryan but was sold last July and has been comfortably held since on the Flat and over hurdles, last seen in November; ran moderately in 2024 on his only appearance on AW.
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13th

8

(13)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Marhaba The Champ

9st 4lb

J: Roisin Leech

T: Sophie Leech

Formerly useful but poor form in 2026, including a refusal to race on latest Flat outing; has had a wind op since last seen over hurdles in June; hard to fancy.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £33.20
Straight Forecast £32.99
Tricast £343.30
Trifecta £251.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Jez Bomb

SPOTLIGHT:

Metallo

The Guardian:

Way Of Life

NEWMARKET:

Fierce Fortitude

TOPSPEED:

High On Hope

Telegraph:

Spanish Voice

Daily Record:

Fierce Fortitude

The Times:

High On Hope

D Express:

Jez Bomb

The Star:

Jez Bomb

RP RATINGS:

Metallo

Daily Mirror:

Metallo

Daily Mail:

Way Of Life

The Sun:

Way Of Life