March 20 / 20.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.30

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SBK: No Casino Just Sports Handicap

  • Prize money: £18319
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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SBK: No Casino Just Sports Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.60
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 61243- D

Last run: 93 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Irish 4yo whose strike-rate is 3-14; has form figures of 1243 since being gelded, the success on turf and other efforts on Dundalk AW (dual winner there previously); each-way squeak on seasonal debut.
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7th

9

(4)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:37 Curragh

Dark Ace

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

One of two for in-form yard; 5-13 on the AW but just 1-10 on turf; that sole success came this time last year at Navan (5f, soft) and he's 4lb lower than when beaten 0.75l in the Rockingham here in June (5f, good); not discounted.

12/1

14th

10

(1)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Dark Ace

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Best form has been on the AW but still ran sixth of 24 in a seriously competitive 6f handicap here a fortnight ago; dropping back to 5f won't hurt.

7/1

6th

13

(5)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Dark Ace

8st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Better AW performer, gaining fifth win last month at Dundalk over this trip; some good turf efforts in defeat earlier in season, notably Rockingham staying on third at this venue (5f); runs off 6lb lower turf mark here and has to be respected.

14/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 00451- CD

Last run: 95 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Absent since winning in first-time blinkers (retained) over C&D three months ago on second start for new yard and on AW; unexposed in this sphere and still has leeway in the handicap (peak mark was 16lb higher).
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2nd

8

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Bears

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

Absent since winning in first-time blinkers (retained) over C&D three months ago on second start for new yard and on AW; unexposed in this sphere and still has leeway in the handicap (peak mark was 16lb higher).

7/1

5th

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newmarket

King Of Bears

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

In and out for George Scott this season but not disgraced over 7f at Chelmsford (AW debut) three weeks ago; can compete off a career-low mark so would have real possibilities if revitalised by a change of stable.

10/1

5th

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newmarket

King Of Bears

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

In and out for George Scott this season but not disgraced over 7f at Chelmsford (AW debut) three weeks ago; can compete off a career-low mark so would have real possibilities if revitalised by a change of stable.

10/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 2126-1

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 4yo who justified favouritism at Chelmsford (5f) on AW/stable/seasonal debut, taking record to 2-7; looks likely to be as effective back over 6f (second attempt); respected with further progress plausible.
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5th

1

(2)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

15:22 Hamilton

Arklow Lad

9st 12lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Appleby

Won on soft in Ireland and two good 5f wins for this yard, at Pontefract and in the Dash at Epsom, were on good to soft; he checked out quickly over this C&D two starts ago and fared no better at Haydock since but can't give up on him down in grade; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces.

3/1

9th

3

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Haydock

Arklow Lad

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Appleby

Well below best at Hamilton latest (connections thought the ground was quicker than the official good) but he had been an up and comer for the yard previously, winning first two starts over 5f (AW and good to soft), then the Dash at Epsom (also good to soft) in June; 6lb higher than the latter win but these conditions are ideal and has more to come; yard has won two of the last three runnings.

6/1

11th

3

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Arklow Lad

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Made it 3-5 since joining Mick Appleby when seeing off 19 rivals in the Epsom Dash (5f, good to soft) eight weeks ago; had the advantage of racing against the near rail but most of his 6lb rise is offset by the promising Conor Whiteley's claim.

11/2

4/1

Form: 790-11 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won going away last week, completing a Newcastle double (6f) and taking AW record to 4-10 (2-2 this year); in excellent form and well handicapped under a small penalty (future mark 5lb higher); big player.
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11th

8

(12)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

15:23 Redcar

Grant Wood

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Two-time 6f winner at Newcastle early in 2026; not at his best in the mud at Haydock (6f) 11 days ago but had twice shaped with some promise at Ripon prior to that, so he's very much one to consider now 1lb below his last winning mark.

8/1

13th

10

(8)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Grant Wood

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Landed a pair of 6f Newcastle handicaps early in 2026; back in good form of late, and first home in his group when sixth of 20 in 6f Ripon handicap 20 days ago; this C&D winner is very much one to consider.

7/1

6th

6

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Grant Wood

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Impressive in this race in 2024 when rated 3lb higher; mixed bag this summer but his two best turf runs have come over C&D and this represents an ease in grade; can't rule out.

7/1

16/1

Form: -03339 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Retains quite a useful level of ability despite his advancing years but form dipped last time; on a 14-race losing sequence and takes on several last-time winners who have younger legs.
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2nd

3

(8)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Pontefract

Aberama Gold

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Prolific winner, mainly over 6f, the latest when 2lb higher at Catterick (6f, good) in April; went close when on this mark in successive starts last month, before a below-par effort in a big-field York sprint latest; player if he can bounce back.

7/1

20th

6

(18)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Aberama Gold

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

C&D winner; runner-up on his last two starts but this is more competitive and more minor money may be his best hope.

10/1

2nd

1

(6)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Aberama Gold

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Not the force of old but won over C&D (good) off 2lb higher in April and last week's second at Epsom (6f, good to firm) confirms he's back in form; bold show likely.

11/4

Form: 25-413 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly over C&D since October, winning twice in Class 5; creditable third in Class 4 event most recently; on a tough mark but is reasonably solid and likely to give his running.
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10

(1)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Pontefract

Papa Cocktail

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Needs things to fall right but capable when they do, as when scoring at Southwell (6f) last month; his latest Redcar run is easy to forgive and Jason Hart has a good record for the in-form Michael Herrington stable.

14/1

13th

1

(14)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

15:23 Redcar

Papa Cocktail

10st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Herrington

Doubled his tally for the season in 12-runner handicap at Southwell (6f) 12 days ago; up 4lb but scored comfortably there, so this reliable sort is a likely player once more.

10/1

1st

5

(5)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Papa Cocktail

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Still 3lb higher than for Wolverhampton (6f) win in January but has largely remained in good form since; ought to be right in thick of things.

10/1

Form: 41-523 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Opened his AW account in Kempton contest (6f) in December; has remained in form since, without necessarily building on that success; likely needs to raise his game in this field.
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9th

6

(3)

5th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Buccabay

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Goes well here and is 2lb lower than when winning over C&D late last year; well drawn for one happiest on the sharp end and a case could be made for him.

4/1

7th

6

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newmarket

Buccabay

9st 5lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Just two starts since March but they came last month at Windsor (6f, good to firm) and he ran with credit on both occasions; back on his last winning mark and he can go well again.

10/1

5th

5

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:55 Windsor

Buccabay

9st 6lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

One of his five wins came over C&D in May 2025; third to Amazonian Dream over C&D four weeks ago was an encouraging return from four months off and in-form 5lb claimer is now recruited; in the mix.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1629-2 C

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Dual sprint winner who didn't see out 7f as well as the horse who beat him at Kempton most recently; return to 6f looks a plus but he remains weighted to the hilt (on career-high mark).
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2nd

1

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:11 Newmarket (July)

Valley Ofthe Kings

10st 2lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Dylan Cunha

Drawn away from the action on his return to turf but was then said to have been unsuited by the undulations of Catterick last time, which would be a concern round here; 2lb above his last winning mark and has a bit to prove back from a short break.

16/1

20/1

Form: 505-47 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Shapes as if this return to 6f is worth a shot but otherwise has something to find on the balance of his recent 7f form and losing sequence goes back to 2024; others have stronger claims.
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8th

2

(10)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Tennessee Gold

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

He's dropped to a mark fully 15lb lower than when a close fourth over C&D last August; however, this regressive 5yo has struggled to get competitive this year; a first-time visor replaces a tongue-tie.

7/1

7th

5

(10)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Tennessee Gold

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

Should be well handicapped but that has been the case for a while and his losing run stretches back 18 months; attracted support at Yarmouth last month (7f, good) but fared no better; now tried in a tongue-tie.

12/1

8th

1

(10)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Tennessee Gold

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Joseph Parr

Three wins in 2024 but he has drawn a blank since; returns to his optimum trip off a reduced mark and this is his first Class 5 handicap for some time; not solid but he has the ability to go well.

7/1

40/1

Form: 1249-4 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
On a difficult mark and has done all of his winning on turf, mostly over shorter than 6f; mixed RPRs since returned to AW; not the percentage call in this competitive race.
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8th

7

(9)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:37 Haydock

Marching Mac

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Only fifth of nine over C&D (soft) last month but went off too hard in first-time cheekpieces (retained); completed a hat-trick on soft/heavy ground last autumn and he was also on the scoresheet at Sandown (5f, good) this June; all those wins came under Grace McEntee who is back on board today.

14/1

5th

8

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Haydock

Marching Mac

8st 12lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Phil McEntee

Multiple sprint wins on ground ranging from good to heavy; back to best when making all at Sandown in June and he might have needed the run there last week following a break; now goes in cheekpieces which raises a question as blinkers weren't a successful addition in the past.

8/1

4th

4

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:10 Sandown

Marching Mac

9st 11lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

All eight wins have been on good ground or slower, the most recent coming when making all over C&D (good) in June; now 6lb higher having been off since but he ran well off this mark at Bath last October.

4/1

Form: 354-41 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly over 5f but the manner of his course win (5f) last week suggests he'll be as effective back at 6f; whether he can defy a 5lb penalty is a different matter (2lb badly in).
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1st

5

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Moulin Booj

9st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

String of consistent efforts before winning off 3lb lower in a less-competitive Nottingham handicap last month; found it beyond him under a penalty a few days later and, while he's fine round here, he's weighted to his best again.

6/1

5th

1

(9)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:43 Thirsk

Moulin Booj

10st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: George Scott

Right behind Accrual here before justifying favouritism at Nottingham (5f) three days ago despite an awkward start; the penalty might just find him out.

3/1

1st

2

(4)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

19:45 Nottingham

Moulin Booj

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: George Scott

Ultra-consistent and arrives following a solid effort at Thirsk (same mark as tonight; his last winning rating); boasts a good record at this time of year and this is less competitive, so his claims are obvious.

7/4

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Payout
Exacta £104.50
Straight Forecast £82.37
Tricast £187.91
Trifecta £387.70

Selections

The Times:

Arklow Lad

RP RATINGS:

Grant Wood

SPOTLIGHT:

King Of Bears

NEWMARKET:

Valley Ofthe Kings

Telegraph:

Arklow Lad

The Guardian:

Arklow Lad

Daily Mail:

Arklow Lad

The Sun:

Arklow Lad

The Star:

King Of Bears

TOPSPEED:

Grant Wood

POSTDATA:

Grant Wood

Daily Mirror:

Grant Wood

Daily Record:

Grant Wood