16.20
GoodHawes & Curtis Nursery Handicap
- Prize money: £30924
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 2
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
4/1
Form: 318 BF
Last run: 44 days
W: 9st 6lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (9) |
19th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Off the mark for the season when making all to win at Goodwood earlier this month (6f, soft; visor on for second time); up 5lb; should give another good account. |
15/8 |
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1st 3 (8) |
8th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Still seeking a first handicap success but he ran well over C&D as a 2yo and put in some good late work in a 5f handicap at York's Ebor meeting three weeks ago (visored first time); can be tricky at the start but Oisin Murphy is on board for the first time since his debut run; big player. |
3/1 |
16/1
Form: 321400 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (4) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 3y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Two runner-up finishes for his new yard prior to scrambling home in a 6f handicap at Lingfield (AW) 16 days ago; 4lb rise not obviously generous but the new cheekpieces could help; promise on good to soft as a 2yo. |
9/2 |
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1st 6 (5) |
15th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Started nurseries on an unrealistic mark for Richard Hannon but has found his level again now, narrowly being denied off 1lb lower last time (best of the group that started out racing near side at Nottingham); this half-brother to a C&D winner is shortlisted. |
9/4 |
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2nd 6 (5) |
21st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Won a Newmarket novice (6f, good) last May, his third start, but beaten 11 times since including all four runs for John Butler; his penultimate second at Thirsk was a good run though and when down the field at York last time it was a Class 4; not out of it. |
7/1 |
9/2
Form: 195 BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 7 (12) |
23rd Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
0-10 since his debut win at Leicester (5f, good to firm) last May but has posted some good efforts, including when caught too far back in a steadily run race over this C&D three weeks ago (first start since being gelded); enters calculations. |
7/1 |
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5th 3 (6) |
2nd Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
0-9 since his debut win at Leicester last May, but he's had some close calls including when third at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in July; only 1lb higher here and he's respected on his first run after gelding operation. |
11/2 |
16/1
Form: 216 C
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 1lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (2) |
3rd Oct 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Debuts for a new yard back from a short break in first-time headgear; two Tapeta efforts off higher marks earlier in the year, including back from a layoff, mean he can't be ruled out. |
10/1 |
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6th 4 (8) |
23rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
5f maiden winner at Goodwood (good to firm) last June; reached the frame for the third time in handicaps this year when fourth of eight at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago but he'll need more to get his head back in front. |
15/2 |
6/1
Form: 321 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 0lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 8 (7) |
13th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
6f winner (good to firm); has been sliding in the handicap in his four starts for this trainer; is being given a chance but recent efforts have not suggested he's about to take it. |
50/1 |
|
4th 8 (8) |
12th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 17y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
6f win as a 2yo for Charlie Johnston; well beaten in three 7f handicaps for his new stable; dropping down the weights but rain wouldn't be ideal; cheekpieces back on today. |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 134100
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 0lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 21 (13) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Won a C&D nursery at this meeting last season before landing the Listed Two-Year-Old Trophy at Redcar (6f, good to soft); solid efforts in defeat on his last two starts, behind Flash Harry at Goodwood latest; each-way shout. |
20/1 |
|
2nd 3 (13) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Ran respectably in Listed grade at Chester last time; record of 2-2 in handicaps includes a 6f win at Glorious Goodwood in 2025 (good to soft); interesting back at this level. |
10/1 |
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4th 2 (4) |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 17y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Five wins in a busy 2yo campaign, notably the Listed Two-Year-Old Trophy at Redcar (6f, good to soft) in October; retains ability but others bring stronger claims. |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: 271 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 11lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (2) |
22nd Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Held over 7f the last twice and seems set for another supporting role, unless first-time headgear makes a difference; best form remains over 6f at Newbury. |
10/1 |
|
2 (7) |
28th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Has shown best form over 6f at Newbury and proved a non-stayer over a testing 7f at Sandown most recently; this is a sharper scenario but he has something to prove. |
7/1 |
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1 (7) |
30th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Gained his novice win over 6f at Newbury (good to firm) and went very close in nursery over that same C&D (good) last time; possibly not crying out for this return to a stiff 7f. |
15/8 |
12/1
Form: 27720
Last run: 13 days
W: 8st 11lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (8) |
13th Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 3y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Effective on fast and soft ground; inconsistent seven-race maiden but he's had three close calls including when front-running in a maiden at Bath (5.6f) last month; on reduced mark now back in a nursery and he could make another bold bid. |
6/1 |
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6 (9) |
3rd Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Just missed out in the Brocklesby (5f, good to soft) on his debut and ran well for second on his nursery debut at York in July (6f, good to firm; first run after a gelding operation); not so good on his last two starts but this is much weaker and he has to be high on the list. |
2/1 |
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10 (5) |
1st Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Beaten a nose in the Brocklesby in March (5f, good to soft) and tapped back into that promise when close second on nursery debut at York (6f, good to firm); however, this is a hotter contest and he failed to shine in the Super Sprint two weeks ago (5f, good) in first-time cheekpieces (retained). |
12/1 |
9/2
Form: 652
Last run: 34 days
W: 8st 11lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 10 (3) |
1st Oct 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Just 1-13, winning a C&D maiden (good) in May, but he had some decent 2yo form and ran creditably in a better race than this at York in June, considering he was slowly away and that test would have been on the sharp side; unsuited by heavy ground at Chester recently but can do better here. |
10/1 |
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7th 7 (11) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 17y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Gained a first win in 6f Salisbury maiden in May; best run in three subsequent handicaps when third of eight at Ascot (7f) 15 days ago; in the mix eased 1lb but pitched in stall 11. |
14/1 |
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3rd 6 (8) |
4th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Useful 2yo when competitive at Listed level; however, he took a while to shed his maiden tag and hasn't kicked on from that in 6f handicaps; now tries 7f for the first time. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 317 CD
Last run: 36 days
W: 8st 11lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 20 (13) |
21st Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Goodwood maiden winner (6f, good) but she's finished behind a few of these in her other races; cheekpieces will have to trigger a huge spike in form for her to be involved. |
50/1 |
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12 (10) |
1st Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Won over C&D (good) in June and has a more realistic chance on this nursery debut than when down the field in Listed fillies' race at Newmarket (6f, good to firm); however, others have more substance to their claims. |
25/1 |
|
6 (3) |
26th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Has the same form figures as Bella Lyra, albeit had a lot less to spare than that opponent last time; nevertheless, may build on that Goodwood win (6f, good) and show further progress. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 873
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 10lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (5) |
2nd Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 18y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Six-race maiden who hasn't progressed from his 6f Newbury third in July; the return to 6f may help after fading late over 7f at Brighton latest but Charles Bishop sides with stablemate Kesta. |
11/2 |
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3rd 1 (5) |
15th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 210y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Five-race maiden but was close third in Newbury novice (6f, good to firm) in July and she ran respectably when third of five in a Sandown nursery (7f, soft) 16 days ago; sets a fair standard back in a maiden and yard is 25% with 2yos here in recent years; key player. |
13/8 |
|
5 (2) |
30th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Clear best sprinting effort when close third to Penhallam at Newbury on penultimate start; drops back in class after Glorious Goodwood defeat but doesn't seem to be screaming for the new trip. |
8/1 |
Non-runners
Rising Power, Jan Steen
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £97.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £66.37 |
| Tricast | £236.40 |
| Trifecta | £539.30 |
Selections
The Guardian:
Golden BrownDaily Record:
Golden Brown