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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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

1st

3

(9)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

16:30 Redcar

Fierce Fortitude

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Off the mark at the fourth attempt in a maiden at Brighton (7f, good to firm) last September and he reappeared with a close second on last month's handicap debut at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW); that latest form reads well and this unexposed 4yo is a major player up 2lb.

5/2

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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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

3rd

4

(12)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Way Of Life

9st 8lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

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.

12/1

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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7th

3

(4)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Bint Al Daar

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Kevin Frost

C&D winner against her own sex under Joanna Mason early last month off a 2lb lower mark; continued in form since and this is less competitive, so she needs a look.

7/1

8th

7

(11)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Bint Al Daar

9st 5lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Kevin Frost

Ended a 19-race losing run at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) last month, but couldn't get going in time when fifth of 12 at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) 16 days later; appears to stay this far and holds each-way claims.

20/1

5th

12

(2)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bint Al Daar

8st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Kevin Frost

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.

10/1

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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2nd

3

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

19:42 Pontefract

Jez Bomb

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Often slowly away but not so when gaining a first success of 2026 in seven-runner handicap over C&D 18 days ago; up 3lb but still not out of things.

3/1

1st

7

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:00 Pontefract

Jez Bomb

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Sam England

Eight-time winner; has come up well short in big fields at York a couple of times of late; otherwise a consistent sort and has frame possibilities off current mark in this scenario.

13/2

9th

11

(10)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:18 York

Jez Bomb

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Won four races from 1m-1m2f last season, including two on fast ground; well beaten over 1m4f here in May, but bounced back with a sound fourth at Carlisle last time (1m, good to firm); on a fair mark now.

14/1

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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5th

2

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Spanish Voice

10st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Andrew Balding

Won on the Rowley Mile here (1m, good to firm) in May and bounced back from a lesser run at Newbury to win over this C&D (good) three weeks ago; it was a blanket finish last time but he's just 2lb higher today and the fourth has won since; this progressive 4yo is now 4-8 and is high on the list.

9/2

1st

2

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Newmarket (July)

Spanish Voice

10st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Soundly beaten at Newbury (1m, good) last time following a 9lb rise for his win on the other Newmarket course earlier last month (1m, good to firm; made virtually all); however, this lightly raced 4yo impressed on that penultimate outing and his current mark may not be beyond him.

10/1

10th

12

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Spanish Voice

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Six races overall and his only two on turf resulted in one front-running win at Newmarket last April (1m2f, good) and another two weeks ago (1m, good to firm); being dropped back in trip worked a treat last time and, although hit with a 9lb rise, better still may well be forthcoming.

6/1

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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8th

7

(4)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Without Compromise

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

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.

14/1

3rd

2

(1)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

14:12 Newcastle (AW)

Without Compromise

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Won three over C&D (Class 5) between October and December, rising 20lb in the weights; reportedly "ran flat" when only fifth of six (beaten over 12l) over C&D (Class 3) on New Year's Day; given a short break since, and this is marginally easier (a Class 4); chance.

9/2

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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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

4th

1

(2)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:23 Bath

Criminal

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

11-race maiden who returned to form with a near-miss over 1m2f on the AW 14 days ago, despite being slow to break; first-time headgear might do something for him; effective on grass.

5/2

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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5th

4

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

17:10 Nottingham

Kind Of Kiss

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Sam England

1m2f French winner; well handicapped on his best form for Kevin Philippart De Foy but he's struggled in last four starts including two runs for new yard this year; overall record is now 1-14 and he has something to prove.

16/1

10th

1

(7)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kind Of Kiss

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Sam England

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.

40/1

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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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

4th

1

(2)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Metallo

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

0-13 in handicaps and usually seen over further than this, but he did run well when fourth of nine over 7f here in March; with a couple in here that like to go forward, he may have the race run to suit and drops into a 0-80 for the first time; hood removed; interesting.

13/2

4th

6

(4)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Metallo

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: John Butler

On a long losing run but he comes here in decent form for his current yard, sixth of 14 in 1m2f handicap here 24 days ago; possibilities on his first go at this trip.

8/1

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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1

23rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

19:15 Newton Abbot

Marhaba The Champ

11st 12lb

J: Roisin Leech

T: Sophie Leech

Refused to race on the Flat last month and again looked unenthusiastic on recent handicap hurdle debut here (2m1f, good), albeit he eventually made headway into sixth (behind Warfleet); remains a risky option.

16/1

6th

1

3rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:00 Newton Abbot

Marhaba The Champ

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Sophie Leech

Largely disappointing for this stable under both codes and, after a brief respite on the Flat at Newbury in April, he refused to come out of the stalls at York last month, both times in this headgear; best hurdle effort when runner-up at Newcastle (2m1f, good) in October offers some hope on handicap switch, but current form is a clear concern.

11/2

7

(14)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Marhaba The Champ

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Sophie Leech

Formerly useful for Kevin Ryan but was sold last July and has been comfortably held since on the Flat and over hurdles; this tongue-tie (tried once in 2023) returned on latest outing, along with first-time hood; 17lb below his peak mark, but no win since he scored twice at York in 2023.

33/1

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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