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WOLVERHAMPTON (AW)
3 March 2026
Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 6f 20y
- Going: Standard
- Runners
- 8
- Type
- All Weather
- Surface
- Tapeta
- Stalls
- Inside
- Weather
- Partly cloudy
Selection
Selection
Selected At
Welcome Retreat
Selected at:
13/8
Sets a very high standard judged on her fine second in a 6f handicap at Southwell last month and has big claims back in a winnable maiden.
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13/8
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Bred to handle the AW, but stable doesn't have many go in first time; watch market
Form:
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: -
Days: -
Showed up for a long way on his Windsor debut last June; watch market on return
6-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: -
Days: 253
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 25 | Wdr Windsor | 6f GF | 52yMd | 9-7 | 6/8 | Lebron Power (5¾L) | 4/1 | - | 64 |
Well held in two starts over 5f in the autumn; looks one for handicaps after this
65-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: -
Days: 94
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 52yNv | 9-7 | 5/8 | Fortification (9½L) | 150/1 | - | 41 |
| 27 Oct 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 5f St | 52yNv | 9-7 | 6/6 | Bessie Wallis (8½L) | 50/1 | - | 40 |
Makes plenty of appeal on breeding and stable has plenty of winners first time out
Form:
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: -
Days: -
Returns from six months off; relatively exposed, but still one for the shortlist on form
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Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 78
Days: 178
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sep 25 | Thi Thirsk | 5f Gd | 42yHc | 9-10 | 11/11 | Dazzling Haze (14L) | 10/1 | 81 | 32 |
| 10 Aug 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 52yMd | 9-7 | 3/7 | Enricher (2¼L) | 2/1F | 82 | 73 |
| 10 Jul 25 | Don Doncaster | 6f Gd | 52yMd | 9-7 | 4/13 | Hey Tru Blue (4¼L) | 7/2 | - | 65 |
| 18 Jun 25 | Asc Ascot | 5f GF | 2yL | 9-5 | 10/23 | Havana Hurricane (5L) | 50/1 | - | 77 |
| 27 May 25 | Lei Leicester | 6f Gd | 42yMd | 9-7 | 4/13 | Rock On Thunder (3¾L) | 14/1 | - | 77 |
Stable can get them ready first time and she is worth a market check
Form:
Age: 3
Weight: 8-11
OR: -
Days: -
Fifth on her Kempton debut over 1m last month; not bred to be a sprinter
5
Age: 3
Weight: 8-11
OR: -
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 4Md | 8-6 | 5/8 | Menzies (9L) | 150/1 | - | 48 |
Runner-up in both starts since returning in January; major player back in a maiden
535-22
Age: 3
Weight: 8-11
OR: 75
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 53yHc | 9-9 | 2/5 | Grey Horizon (shd) | 3/1 | 73 | 75 |
| 29 Jan 26 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St | 4NvF | 9-0 | 2/8 | Secret History (½L) | 13/2 | 73 | 75 |
| 10 Jul 25 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 6f GF | 22yMdF | 9-2 | 5/8 | Crimson Rose (4½L) | 40/1 | - | 72 |
| 27 Jun 25 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 6f GF | 42yNvF | 9-2 | 3/7 | Mood Queen (4L) | 66/1 | - | 69 |
| 19 Jun 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 42yMdF | 9-2 | 5/8 | Coming Attraction (9¾L) | 28/1 | - | 56 |
Verdict
This may go to a nice newcomer in WESTPORT, who cost a bit as a yearling and looks the part on breeding.
Westport
Betting Forecast:
2/1 Welcome Retreat,
5/2 Westport,
7/2 Wyle Cop,
6/1 Nebulon,
10/1 Ndoto,
12/1 Kiani King,
40/1 Power Cut,
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