20:30 Wolverhampton

Monday 30 March 2026

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  • 4YO plus  |   Class 6  |   1m 142y  |   Standard  |   11 Runners  |   Allweather  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 20:30  |   Winning time: 1m 49.83s
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Cloth number
Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
(10)
Horse silk
Scepticv10
Age: 6|  Weight: 9-9| J: P Mulrennan| T: Ian Williams| OR:  55| CD
9/2
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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Timeform
2
(8)
Horse silk
Wyvernp24
Age: 7|  Weight: 9-8| J: Ryan Kavanagh(5)| T: P Morris| OR:  54| C
14/1
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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3
(3)
Horse silk
Brintonp28
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-8| J: Rob Hornby| T: J G Portman| OR:  54| CD
17/2
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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4
(1)
Horse silk
Like Magict73
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-6| J: J Mitchell| T: D M Loughnane| OR:  52| D
5/1
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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Timeform
5
(7)
Horse silk
Mooretown Lad27
Age: 6|  Weight: 9-6| J: Finley Marsh| T: A Wintle| OR:  52| D
6/1
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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Timeform
6
(6)
Horse silk
Captain Pickles20
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-5| J: S Donohoe| T: T Culhane & S Barclay| OR:  51| CD
10/3
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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Timeform
7
(2)
Horse silk
First Encounterb33
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-5| J: L Morris| T: J Gallagher| OR:  51| CD
13/2
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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8
(5)
Horse silk
Take The A Train24
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-5| J: Barry McHugh| T: W G Harrison| OR:  51
20/1
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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9
(11)
Horse silk
Arlecchino's Rexh13
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-3| J: Jason Watson| T: M D I Usher| OR:  49| CD
17/2
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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10
(4)
Horse silk
Morning Suitt20
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-0| J: Grace McEntee| T: P S McEntee| OR:  45
100/1
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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11
(9)
Horse silk
Princess Vivip20
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-0| J: Cam Hardie| T: A Brittain| OR:  45
33/1
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

Captain Pickles (10/3), Sceptic (9/2), Like Magic (5/1), Mooretown Lad (6/1), First Encounter (13/2), Brinton (17/2), Arlecchino's Rex (17/2), Wyvern (14/1), Take The A Train (20/1), Princess Vivi (33/1), Morning Suit (100/1)

Verdict

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.

  1. First Encounter13/2
  2. Captain Pickles10/3
  3. Sceptic9/2

Prize Money

1st: £3,140.002nd: £1,474.003rd: £736.004th: £368.005th: £184.00

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