March 24 / 20.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.30

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  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 763-26

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Getting on for two years since he last won but he is operating off a reduced mark these days and he ran well over C&D in both December and January; not the easiest ride and Rossa Ryan replaces a 7lb claimer today; should go well.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Ripon

Farasi Lane

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Three-time turf winner who won two in a row at Wolverhampton (8.6f/7f, AW) in March and is 1lb below his last winning mark; he ran okay on his final few starts for the Newland/Insole yard but this 8yo needs something extra on today's stable debut, following 8,500gns sale.

8/1

5th

6

(2)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:08 Kempton (AW)

Farasi Lane

9st 3lb

J: Charlie Bell

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Dual course winner who scored twice at Wolverhampton (8.6f/7f) in March; hasn't threatened in his last four runs but he was respectable fifth over C&D on Monday; this is a quick turnaround but his last win was off this mark and he could be dangerous if he gets the breaks; cheekpieces reapplied.

12/1

5th

8

(9)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Farasi Lane

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Ended his losing run at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March and he did well to follow up over 7f one week later; not quite so good since but he has the ability to go well off this mark; headgear tried last time is now quickly dispensed with.

12/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 5810-6 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Nine-time winner, the latest a Class 4 at Haydock last June off just 1lb lower; satisfactory return from a six-month break 20 days ago; this is less demanding and he is one to consider.
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4th

2

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Ascot

Helm Rock

10st 0lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Five-time turf winner who matched that tally on the AW when landing Kempton handicap (1m) in April; never a threat over that C&D last Thursday and it's been a while since he won off a mark this high.

6/1

7th

3

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:08 Kempton (AW)

Helm Rock

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Won over C&D in April and he went close on Polytrack and turf in his next two starts; didn't really fire at Newmarket (1m, good) last time but he still looks on a workable mark and has claims if he can get back near best.

13/2

6th

2

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Helm Rock

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

8yo who has been in fine form this spring, winning at Kempton (1m, AW) last month then going close at Lingfield (1m, AW) and Nottingham (1m, good); there's every chance he'll be bang there once more.

9/1

Form: 222157

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Sits third, one place behind Aisling Oscar, in the All Weather Horse of the Year standings after his fine winter; yet to win at Wolverhampton but he has run well here; Billy Loughnane takes over tonight; each-way shout.
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7th

6

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Francesi

9st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Still 5lb above his last winning mark and all five wins have come over 1m on the AW, including two here; hard to recommend over this trip.

16/1

3rd

7

(2)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Francesi

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Sits third, one place behind Aisling Oscar, in the All Weather Horse of the Year standings after his fine winter; yet to win at Wolverhampton but he has run well here; Billy Loughnane takes over tonight; each-way shout.

5/1

4/1

Form: 68-453

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Just one win to his name from 16 attempts but he has run well in two of his three starts this year, including C&D; that said, he wouldn't appear to have much in hand of his mark.
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8th

8

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Lingfield

Panama Black

8st 11lb

J: William Carson

T: Laura Mongan

Running consistently off his higher AW mark (almost a stone lower on turf), including for new yard five weeks ago; has only gone beyond 1m once before, though, and the longer trip on grass is the double concern.

8/1

7th

8

(8)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

18:30 Lingfield (AW)

Panama Black

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Laura Mongan

Tapeta win early last year came off 5lb lower and he's looked to find this mark just beyond him this season; needs a career-best effort for his new yard, having been picked up from Brian Meehan recently for £12,500.

10/1

4th

5

(3)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Panama Black

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Meehan

Just one win to his name from 16 attempts but he has run well in two of his three starts this year, including C&D; that said, he wouldn't appear to have much in hand of his mark.

4/1

9/2

Form: 112129 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Another who is enjoying a fine winter, winning for the fifth time when seeing off ten rivals at Southwell last month; steadily-run race no good to him at Newcastle on Saturday and he's capable of bouncing back quickly.
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5th

8

(1)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mr Nugget

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: David Simcock

Another who is enjoying a fine winter, winning for the fifth time when seeing off ten rivals at Southwell last month; steadily-run race no good to him at Newcastle on Saturday and he's capable of bouncing back quickly.

9/2

9th

3

(7)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Nugget

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Simcock

Progressive gelding who has won four of his last eight starts and was a close second at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) two weeks ago; remains feasibly treated off only 1lb higher than for that last run and he's a big player again on this drop back in trip.

3/1

2nd

6

(2)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mr Nugget

8st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Simcock

Justified favouritism at Southwell most recently, making it three wins from his last four starts and taking strike-rate since November to 5-11; has a particularly good record at Wolverhampton in that period; progressing well with age and warrants respect off bottom weight upped further in class.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 301-66

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won twice for Ed Walker, including on Tapeta (1m), but she has finished down the field in two runs for this yard (in season latest); has a point to prove for now.
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6th

3

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:50 Windsor

Mollie Foster

9st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Made a successful AW debut on final start for previous yard but has failed to back up the form kept to that sphere for new connections; returns from a layoff and reverts to turf; follow the market signals.

20/1

6th

3

(8)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mollie Foster

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Mark Loughnane

Won twice for Ed Walker, including on Tapeta (1m), but she has finished down the field in two runs for this yard (in season latest); has a point to prove for now.

11/1

7th
2 (6)
Spaceport

25/1

Form: 0848/8

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won turf handicaps over 1m4f and 1m6f for William Muir/Chris Grassick in 2024; only seen twice for this stable and finished tailed off on both occasions (hurdles last February/1m4f here last month); hooded and dropped in trip today; risky despite a tumbling handicap mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(1)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Spaceport

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tom Lacey

Scored twice (at 1m4f/1m6f) for William Muir and Chris Grassick in summer of 2024; very lightly raced and has shown little since for his current yard though, hooded when last of seven in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap 27 days ago; Polytrack debutant.

20/1

7th

2

(6)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spaceport

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tom Lacey

Won turf handicaps over 1m4f and 1m6f for William Muir/Chris Grassick in 2024; only seen twice for this stable and finished tailed off on both occasions (hurdles last February/1m4f here last month); hooded and dropped in trip today; risky despite a tumbling handicap mark.

25/1

8th

3

(2)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 3

16:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spaceport

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Tom Lacey

Absent and had wind surgery since a heavy defeat last February on stable/hurdles debut; now goes in tongue-tie; all of his Flat form is on turf; the betting may help to ascertain expectations.

14/1

Non-runners

Aisling Oscar

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £7.10
Straight Forecast £5.83
Tricast £21.37
Trifecta £29.70

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Panama Black

The Star:

Mr Nugget

Daily Mail:

Helm Rock

SPOTLIGHT:

Farasi Lane

POSTDATA:

Aisling Oscar

Telegraph:

Francesi

The Times:

Panama Black

The Guardian:

Panama Black

D Express:

Panama Black

The Sun:

Panama Black

Daily Record:

Mr Nugget

Daily Mirror:

Helm Rock

RP RATINGS:

Farasi Lane