April 09 / 14.05 Nottingham

14.05

Good

Flat Is Back Restricted Maiden Stakes (For Horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3780
  • 0m 6f 18y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Flat Is Back Restricted Maiden Stakes (For Horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 822- BF

Last run: 165 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Down the field at Newmarket on debut but he ran to a useful level in two Polytrack runs in the autumn, doing best of those held up when a beaten favourite at Chelmsford 165 days ago; solid claims back from a break.
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19th

27

(13)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Storm Free

8st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Lightly raced 4yo who has a largely solid record and is 2-4 on turf; gelded prior to respectable effort in big field at Newmarket on seasonal debut, taking form figures since upped to 7f to 216; may still have more to offer; big run looks plausible.

16/1

6th

7

(4)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Storm Free

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Tate

Good-ground maiden winner on his April return last year and it was a good run after a break when third of 14 at Newcastle (also 6f, AW) in August; signed off by beating 14 others at Leicester (7f, good) in October after which he was gelded; retains plenty of potential ahead of this comeback on just his fourth handicap start.

4/1

12

(1)

14th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:44 Leicester

Storm Free

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Tate

Lightly-raced; won a Nottingham maiden in April (6f, good; second has won three times since); has returned from a 137-day break with two good runs in AW handicaps, latest over 7f at Kempton; chance.

10/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4202-

Last run: 163 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Promise on debut and confirmed that when second of 17 at Redcar in September (6f, good to firm), travelling powerfully and not helped by the winner carrying him left in the closing stages; failed to build on that in two runs on soft ground subsequently (stiff task on former occasion), after which he was gelded; interesting back on faster ground.
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7

(2)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Dan Tucker

9st 3lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Good second over C&D in June before winning decisively at Pontefract the following month; not at his best here last month (5.4f, good) but he wasn't ideally drawn; still has relatively low mileage and needs consideration.

10/1

6

(11)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

15:00 York

Dan Tucker

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Two wins in small fields this summer and only six ran when he was second at Pontefract three weeks ago (5f, good to firm); showed he could be effective in a bigger field when second of 15 over 5f here in June but he's 9lb higher today.

7/1

2nd

2

(1)

17th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

16:12 Pontefract

Dan Tucker

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Had a near miss in a big field at York in June (5f, good to firm); hit with a 5lb rise for that but made light of it with a ready C&D win last month (good); failed to pick up on slower ground when favourite at Goodwood 17 days ago but wouldn't hold that against him; unexposed at 5f.

5/2

OUR TIP

14/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
50,000gns yearling; second foal; half-brother to 5f/6f winner Solar Aclaim (RPR 94); dam placed 6f (71), half-sister to 7f 2yo Group 3 winner Alsindi; stable's newcomers usually better for a run but his pedigree makes him of interest.
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5th

4

(7)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:52 Catterick

Nacho Nacho Nacho

9st 12lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Jack Morland

Off the mark for this yard when making most to land Wolverhampton handicap (7f, AW; first-time visor) at the end of last year; weakened over 6f at that track when last seen; sports a new headgear combination for just his third start on turf and second at 5f.

11/2

6th

4

(5)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

13:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nacho Nacho Nacho

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jack Morland

Front-runner who responded well to the fitting of a visor when making all over 7f here in December; fair fourth of ten over the same trip last time, but not sure the return to 6f is in his favour.

8/1

5

(6)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

16:00 Yarmouth

Nacho Nacho Nacho

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jack Morland

Showed promise in two of his three qualifying runs but hung right before finishing a well-held sixth on handicap debut at Lingfield (6f, AW; 9-1) in June; sold for 21,000gns in July and been gelded; market useful on his stable debut.

9/2

Form: 07-

Last run: 228 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two heavy defeats in 6f novice events on turf last summer; from a good family and likely to better at some point, perhaps when switched to minor handicaps.
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8

(8)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:38 Leicester

Cider Bob

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

0-7; stayed on to be a modest third of five at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in a first-time tongue-tie in June and similar form when outpaced in first-time cheekpieces at Bath (5.5f, firm) three weeks later; gets both aids this time and this trip is probably worth exploring again.

16/1

9

(7)

25th Jun 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

18:20 Bath

Cider Bob

8st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Steph Hollinshead

0-6; stayed on to be a modest third of five at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in a first-time tongue-tie 22 days ago; that's now removed and better is needed returning to turf with the cheekpieces now applied.

8/1

4

(5)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cider Bob

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Steph Hollinshead

Very little to get excited about in his five starts and hopes are pinned on the return to 6f and application of a tongue-tie making a difference.

11/2

Form: 46-

Last run: 155 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two soft-ground runs last autumn, showing better form on the second occasion when upped to 7f; open to further progress but he's bred for 1m+ and 6f on drying ground may not see him to best effect.
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13th

1

(11)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Yorkshire Myth

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Maiden produced his best effort on final start for former yard over 9.5f at Wolverhampton in October when a 2.25l second of 12 off 45; this longer trip will suit but 15lb higher here and might need this run.

11/2

11

(4)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yorkshire Myth

8st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael & David Easterby

3yo maiden who has weak claims on his 6f/7f form; however, pedigree suggests this new trip may prompt improvement.

12/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ninth foal; closely related to 7f 2yo winner Case Statement (RPR 82), half-sister to six winners including Envoy (1m-11.4f; 95), Poet's Prize (5f/6f 2yo; 94) and Poet's Lady (1m; 88); dam 1m2f/12.6f winner (65); she has undergone wind surgery prior to her debut; likely best watched.
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8th

11

(10)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Kempton (AW)

Purpendicular

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mike Murphy

Peak RPR of 41 in her six starts and yet to start at shorter than 28-1; not easily recommended.

33/1

5

(3)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Purpendicular

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Mike Murphy

Poor form in maidens at Nottingham (6f, good) and Brighton (7f, good to firm; first-time tongue-tie); watching brief advised.

100/1

Form: 9-75

Last run: 54 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three runs at Southwell this winter, improving run by run and catching the eye of the stewards eight weeks ago (7f) when given a considerate ride in the closing stages (rider reported her to be green and rolling around in the straight); drop back in trip shouldn't be a problem but improvement is required if she's to trouble the principals on her turf debut.
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11th

12

(10)

27th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Pontefract

Sharp Call

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

3yo maiden who looks far from solid on form; opposed.

50/1

6th

7

(7)

7th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Ripon

Sharp Call

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Dropping down the weights but this eight-race maiden hasn't been shaping of late as though she's about to post her first win.

20/1

6th

8

(12)

18th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Ripon

Sharp Call

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Seven-race maiden; failed to see her race out when weakening into fourth at Chelmsford (7f AW) latest; drops a further 3lb, and is claimer ridden, but it's difficult to know exactly how she'll fare on first go over 5f.

25/1

50/1

Form: 6

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
100-1 and offered little in the way of short-term encouragement at Wolverhampton three weeks ago (7f).
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12th

10

(5)

12th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:33 Windsor

Woburn

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Mike Murphy

Has achieved nothing in two races; easily opposed.

100/1

12th

10

(5)

12th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:33 Windsor

Woburn

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Mike Murphy

Has achieved nothing in two races; easily opposed.

100/1

8th

7

(6)

9th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:05 Nottingham

Woburn

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mike Murphy

reared and unseated rider before start, in touch with leaders, weakened over 2f out

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; dam 5f winner (RPR 87), sister to 5f winner Superior Edge, closely related to 6f Listed winner Bright Edge and to dam of Stewards' Cup winner Rex Imperator; bred to sprint but he has a fair standard to aim at on debut; wears a hood.
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5th

2

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Luckie Lucas

9st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Failed to beat a rival in either start over 6f/7f on turf/Tapeta in April last year; no appeal.

100/1

12th

4

(12)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Luckie Lucas

9st 3lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

dwelt start, in rear, rapid headway on outer and prominent after 2f, led after 3f, headed over 1f out, weakened quickly inside final furlong

66/1

12th

4

(12)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Luckie Lucas

9st 3lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

dwelt start, in rear, rapid headway on outer and prominent after 2f, led after 3f, headed over 1f out, weakened quickly inside final furlong

66/1

Non-runners

Special Acclaim

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Payout
Exacta £3.50
Straight Forecast £3.39
Trifecta £13.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

Storm Free

SPOTLIGHT:

Dan Tucker

LAMBOURN:

Special Acclaim

D Express:

Nacho Nacho Nacho

NEWMARKET:

Storm Free

The Times:

Storm Free

Telegraph:

Storm Free

Daily Mail:

Storm Free

The Sun:

Storm Free

The Star:

Storm Free

TOPSPEED:

Dan Tucker

The Guardian:

Dan Tucker

Daily Mirror:

Dan Tucker

Daily Record:

Dan Tucker