20:30 Wolverhampton
Monday 30 March 2026
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- 4YO plus  |  Class 6  |  1m 142y  |  Standard  |  11 Runners  |  Allweather
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Scored twice at this venue in 2025 and got himself back on track in a change of headgear when fourth in a C&D handicap 10 days ago. Operating 1 lb below last winning mark and he's worth a second look.
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Dual winner at Newcastle over the winter but not firing of late, not threatening despite finishing third back at that venue 24 days ago. Mark continues to ease but others more persuasive at present.
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Three-time winner last year and stepped forward from her reappearance when runner-up at Chelmsford in January. Hindered her chances with slow starts last 2 starts though, which has to be a slight concern ahead of this.
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Dual winner in Germany but no form over hurdles/on Flat for Max Young. Plenty to prove now starting out for a new yard.
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Winless since August 2024 but encouraging he posted his best effort for present stable when fourth over 9.5f here 4 weeks ago. Drop back in trip rates a positive on that evidence from steadily easing mark.
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C&D winner 3 starts back who crucially settled much better in a well-run race and returned to form to make it 2 wins from last 3 starts in 7f classified contest at Southwell 3 weeks ago.
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Done well reunited with Luke Morris of late, gaining a second victory from last 3 starts at Lingfield (1m) 33 days ago, sticking on well despite not settling. Likely player back in a handicap.
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Little promise on all-weather last year but he did shape better than on stable debut when second in 5-runner handicap at Newcastle (1m) 24 days ago. Now his task is to build on that.
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Best effort for a while when landing a 9.5f handicap here on penultimate start and similar form when third in classified company over same C&D 13 days ago. Fancied to give another good account reverting to this shorter trip.
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Little form for a good while now and whilst he may have needed first start for 12 months at Southwell 3 weeks ago, that effort offered little encouragement.
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Poor form at best on all-weather/turf last year but did at least show a bit more following 6 months off/in change of headgear when fourth at Southwell (7f) 3 weeks ago. More needed however if she's to figure up in trip.
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Forecasts
First Encounter (11/4), Captain Pickles (9/2), Sceptic (5/1), Arlecchino's Rex (6/1), Like Magic (8/1), Brinton (10/1), Wyvern (12/1), Mooretown Lad (12/1), Take The A Train (14/1), Princess Vivi (33/1), Morning Suit (50/1)
FIRST ENCOUNTER made it 2 wins from his last 3 starts despite refusing to settle at Lingfield 33 days ago and, on a competitive mark back in a handicap, he shades preference over fellow last-time-out winner Captain Pickles. Sceptic and Brinton are another pair to factor in.
Prize Money
1st: £3,140.002nd: £1,474.003rd: £736.004th: £368.005th: £184.00
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