Result · Wolverhampton (AW) · Friday 20 March 2026
8:30 Wolverhampton (AW) result: Dark Ace wins the SBK: No Casino Just Sports Handicap
Dark Ace won the 8:30 at Wolverhampton (AW) on Friday 20 March 2026, beating King Of Bears by ½ length. Ridden by Oisin Orr for trainer Adrian McGuinness, the four-year-old was sent off at 8/1 and covered the 6f20y on standard ground in 1m 11.18s. Arklow Lad was a further ¾ length back in third at 15/8. Seraphim Angel (self certificate, in season) were non-runners.
8:30 Wolverhampton (AW) full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dark Ace (IRE) 4yo · 9-4 |
Oisin Orr Adrian McGuinness | — | 8/1 | 79 |
| 2 |
King Of Bears (IRE) 4yo · 9-5 · b |
Sean D Bowen Brian Toomey | ½ l | 9/1 | 80 |
| 3 |
Arklow Lad (IRE) 4yo · 9-7 · t |
Jason Watson Michael Appleby | ¾ l | 15/8FAV | 82 |
| 4 |
Grant Wood (IRE) 7yo · 9-5 |
David Nolan Paul Midgley | 1½ l | 10/3 | 76 |
| 5 |
Aberama Gold (GB) 9yo · 9-6 · v |
Mark Winn David O'Meara | ¼ l | 22/1 | 81 |
| 6 |
Papa Cocktail (IRE) 7yo · 9-5 |
Jack Mitchell Michael Herrington | 1¼ l | 17/2 | 80 |
| 7 |
Buccabay (IRE) 6yo · 9-6 |
Billy Loughnane Eve Johnson Houghton | 1½ l | 10/1 | 81 |
| 8 |
Valley Ofthe Kings (SAF) 4yo · 9-9 · b |
David Egan Dylan Cunha | 2 l | 11/1 | 84 |
| 9 |
Tennessee Gold (FR) 5yo · 9-4 |
Dylan Hogan Joseph Parr | ¼ l | 18/1 | 79 |
| 10 |
Marching Mac (IRE) 5yo · 9-8 · t |
Grace McEntee Phil McEntee | 2 l | 66/1 | 83 |
| 11 |
Moulin Booj (IRE) 6yo · 9-11 |
Callum Shepherd George Scott | 6 l | 16/1 | 81 |
Non-runners: Seraphim Angel (self certificate, in season)
Wolverhampton (AW) 8:30 returns
8:30 Wolverhampton (AW) result: FAQs
Who won the 8:30 at Wolverhampton (AW) on Friday 20 March 2026?
Dark Ace, ridden by Oisin Orr and trained by Adrian McGuinness, at a starting price of 8/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Arklow Lad, the 15/8 favourite, finished third, 1¼ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
1m 11.18s over 6f20y on standard ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Seraphim Angel (self certificate, in season). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.




