April 09 / 16.05 Nottingham

16.05

Good

Beer Festival 12th April Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 0f 75y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Beer Festival 12th April Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: -16221 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Mostly progressive on AW this year, including 1m wins at Lingfield and Newcastle; up another 4lb after scoring by a head last time but he has far more concrete claims than most in this field.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:13 Brighton

Antiquity

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Seen more often on the AW (3-21) than on turf (1-7); back off his last winning mark, but needs to improve on his last couple of efforts.

13/2

8th

2

(9)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Bath

Antiquity

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Ended a lengthy losing run when scoring at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) in February; wasn't far off that level in next three runs but his form slumped at Lingfield three weeks ago; only 1lb higher than for last success but he needs to bounce back on this return to turf.

16/1

7th

2

(9)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Antiquity

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Scored off 2lb lower over C&D in February and has remained in good form, most recently when fourth of 15 on turf (8.3f, good) three weeks ago; ought to be on the premises again.

5/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 74-33 BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Best efforts when third on Southwell AW on last two starts, favourite in a nine-runner race for handicap debut last time (1m); off the same mark, he needs to build on that.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(5)

28th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Zarathos

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Dylan Cunha

Progressive British raider arrives in excellent form; notched up successive handicap wins at Windsor (1m, gd-fm) and York (7f, good) and another fine effort on latest at Epsom (7f, gd-sft) when a neck runner-up off 85; 5lb higher here so will need to improve again but that's not impossible; top rider booked.

6/1

2nd

9

(16)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:50 Epsom

Zarathos

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Dylan Cunha

Off the mark at the 18th attempt at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last month and followed up in big field at York (7f, good) eight days later; latest 7lb rise may not stop this thriving 4yo if he handles the softer ground here.

8/1

1st

14

(9)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Zarathos

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dylan Cunha

Finally got the job done in Windsor contest (1m, good to firm) last week and did it comfortably, opening his account at the 18th attempt; great chance under a penalty, provided he's in the same form back down in trip; due to go up 4lb in future.

9/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 56-549

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Late foal; fair form on first four starts but she's made backward steps in her two races since, last of nine when trying 1m2f on latest; 6lb lower than on handicap debut; turf debut needs to spark a revival.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Newmarket (July)

Lady Mariko

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Dylan Cunha

Turf wins at 7f and latest success was over 6f on AW in April; has rarely tackled 1m and she was highly tried over this trip in the Kensington Palace at Royal Ascot in June but she did look to stay an extended 1m at Nottingham in 2025 for previous yard; has possibilities.

10/1

18th

24

(4)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Lady Mariko

8st 2lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Dylan Cunha

All three wins over shorter, the latest over 6f at Kempton (AW) in April; unable to reproduce that form in three 7f turf outings since; stays 1m but it's hard to be positive about her chance from 3lb out of the weights.

100/1

6th

3

(11)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

Lady Mariko

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Two-time turf winner over 6f-7f; career best came with an AW win at Kempton in April; well beaten in two 7f turf starts since; drops 1lb; more needed.

10/1

25/1

Form: 26-58

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Late foal who's had four runs on AW, easily the best of which was her second at Wolverhampton (7f) on debut; hooded for handicap debut five weeks ago, for which she got upset in the stalls and finished last at 40-1; no hood this time and she switches to turf, but questions to answer.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(6)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:43 Bath

Olivia Jane

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Nick Scholfield

Disappointing filly but stable debut (left Oliver Signy) off 305-day break at Chepstow last month (1m2f) wasn't devoid of hope, particularly as she made a big move into contention before those exertions told (finished a place behind Knightmare); blinkers introduced there retained.

14/1

6th

7

(11)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:50 Chepstow

Olivia Jane

10st 8lb

J: Miss Lily Jones

T: Nick Scholfield

On her third yard and back from ten months off; string of poor efforts last year and couldn't be backed unless there's serious support back at 1m2f and tried in a third form of headgear.

12/1

5th
7 (8)
Azoozi

12/1

Form: 655-67

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Promise in maiden/novice company saw him sent off favourite for handicap debut at Kempton in January, only to finish in midfield; Southwell handicap (again 7f on AW) in February was rather worse and he's since been gelded.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

(11)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Lingfield

Azoozi

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Yet to be placed in ten starts at 7f-1m2f on a variety of surfaces, including in headgear the last twice; handicapper is trying to help but he'd only be of interest if getting market attention.

10/1

8th

11

(6)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

21:00 Leicester

Azoozi

9st 2lb

J: Luke Catton

T: John Butler

Soundly beaten in first-time cheekpieces on AW this month (1m2f) and has now been unplaced all nine starts; drops back in trip with blinkers tried here; considered only if lively in the betting.

14/1

7th

2

(2)

12th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Azoozi

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: John Butler

Has not finished closer than fifth in his eight starts and he's been beaten 7l or more in last four handicaps (7f-1m2f); mark continues to fall and headgear is now added but he needs a transformation back on AW.

20/1

Form: 0594-

Last run: 200 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Best effort on second start; stepping up to 1m/9.4f since should have helped on pedigree but he was only fourth of five on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (AW debut) in September last time; gelded soon afterwards.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(3)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Pistrucci

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Warren Greatrex

Has the odd bit of Flat form but essentially disappointing and he has accomplished little over hurdles the last twice; remains a maiden.

33/1

4th

5

9th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

13:58 Newton Abbot

Pistrucci

11st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Warren Greatrex

Sole Flat placing came in a 1m3f Class 6 handicap at Windsor in May; now 0-10 in that scene after three modest efforts since June; best watched on hurdling debut.

40/1

7th

7

(4)

28th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Windsor

Pistrucci

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Raised his game with a creditable third here (11.4f, good) in May but he's struggled in both runs since and is now 0-9; others preferred.

20/1

7th
2 (3)
Play Me

7/1

Form: 307-

Last run: 184 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Third at Thirsk (1m, good) last August on debut but suffered a heavy defeat on Kempton next time and also below form at Wolverhampton (again 7f on AW); left George Boughey prior to this handicap/seasonal debut; also gelded.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:22 Epsom

Play Me

9st 7lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Consistent 4yo who won over C&D (good) last summer and came from off the pace to double his tally at Brighton (1m, good) last month; probably doesn't have much margin for error off new mark but ought to be on the premises.

5/1

1st

10

(12)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

19:21 Brighton

Play Me

9st 1lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Still 5lb higher than for his sole success, at Epsom (8.5f, good) last August, but has made the frame in all eight outings since; that reliability counts for plenty in this field.

8/1

4th

5

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Play Me

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Epsom winner last August for regular partner Donagh Murphy off a 5lb lower mark; fair comeback over C&D behind Buy The Dip in April (6lb better off today) but didn't build on that back on turf a fortnight ago.

6/1

Form: 074-

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Gelded after well beaten first two starts (turf); bred to do much better and took a marked step forward when fourth of 11 in novice at Kempton (7f, AW) in December; may well be capable of another on this handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(6)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

19:10 Yarmouth

Duke Orsino

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

0-14 and he didn't improve for the step up to 1m4f when fifth of eight at Leicester (good to firm) 20 days ago; drops back down into classified company but others appeal more.

20/1

5th

8

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

19:15 Leicester

Duke Orsino

9st 1lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: J R Jenkins

0-13; kept on at Lingfield latest (good to firm) without improving for the step up to 1m2f, and he has further still to travel this time.

40/1

4th

6

(4)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:12 Lingfield

Duke Orsino

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

One of his better efforts at Yarmouth one month ago, when going beyond 1m for the first time, but was probably flattered in a muddling, small-field affair; will want to settle better upped in distance again.

16/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 219-

Last run: 214 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Second on debut and went one better at Redcar (7f, good) last July; however, she needs to put her flop in a Thirsk nursery (1m, good; made most) in September way behind her.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(5)

28th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

19:00 Windsor

Whats She At

8st 10lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Second on debut and went one better at Redcar (7f, good) last July but she's had two heavy defeats in handicaps (1m/8.6f) since and latest was at Nottingham 19 days ago; still unexposed but she needs a big turnaround at this new trip.

16/1

8th

7

(5)

28th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

19:00 Windsor

Whats She At

8st 10lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Second on debut and went one better at Redcar (7f, good) last July but she's had two heavy defeats in handicaps (1m/8.6f) since and latest was at Nottingham 19 days ago; still unexposed but she needs a big turnaround at this new trip.

16/1

9th

3

(4)

9th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:05 Nottingham

Whats She At

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Second on debut and went one better at Redcar (7f, good) last July; however, she needs to put her flop in a Thirsk nursery (1m, good; made most) in September way behind her.

10/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £16.90
Straight Forecast £19.60
Tricast £104.21
Trifecta £114.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Zarathos

LAMBOURN:

Antiquity

The Times:

Play Me

SPOTLIGHT:

Duke Orsino

POSTDATA:

Lady Mariko

NEWMARKET:

Zarathos

Daily Mail:

Zarathos

The Sun:

Zarathos

The Star:

Zarathos

Daily Record:

Play Me

Telegraph:

Antiquity

The Guardian:

Antiquity

Daily Mirror:

Antiquity

D Express:

Duke Orsino