August 07 / 15.50 Nottingham

15.50

Good

Weatherbys Bettrends Handicap (A Jockey Club Middle Distance Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 1m 2f 50y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Weatherbys Bettrends Handicap (A Jockey Club Middle Distance Qualifier)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 241132 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Penultimate run probably best ignored; otherwise bang in form since the visor went on, winning twice in June, including C&D, and running well when second of 11 at Redcar (1m2f, also good) last week; 2lb well in.
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2nd

8

(9)

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Newmarket

Triple Force

10st 8lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Craig Lidster

Won this race under Eireann Cagney last year (good ground); 7lb higher this time around but was placed off today's mark in 18-runner York handicap (10.2f, good) in June; bold defence likely.

11/2

4th

4

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Chester

Triple Force

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Has won four of his 17 turf races at up to 1m2f; respectable 2.75l third of 18 at York last time (1m2.5f good); interesting, although pulled hard and didn't seem to get home on only previous try at 1m4f.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 21-360

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Improved with each start on AW at two, topped off with a win at Southwell (1m); first go on turf and in handicaps was fine but soundly beaten last twice and cheekpieces reached for in bid to halt the slide; up in trip too; risky.
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5

19th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 5

14:50 Lingfield

Flagon Dry

10st 8lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

AW Flat winner at 1m; in the frame in three juvenile hurdles in the autumn but was treading water when finishing remote on handicap debut at Windsor (2m, good) recently and the step up in trip has to be a query.

16/1

2

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:13 Wetherby

Flagon Dry

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Fair Flat racer; weakened into well-held fourth on recent hurdling debut at Fontwell (2m1f, good) but some positives can be drawn from that performance and he may have learnt from the experience.

3/1

4th

3

3rd Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

15:38 Fontwell

Flagon Dry

11st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

1m AW maiden winner 12 months ago; also placed on first run of this year but has regressed since; blinkers did nothing last time, albeit on heavy ground (1m3f); bit risky on this hurdling debut.

16/1

Form: 6-823

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Improved in three qualifying runs, culminating in 20-1 second of four in C&D novice (good to firm) in June; perfectly acceptable handicap debut when a keeping-on third of five in Doncaster fillies' event (1m2f, good to soft) one month later; unexposed and likely has more to give.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(4)

18th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Newbury

Nightsinwhitesatin

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Edward Bethell

Won at Nottingham and Newbury (both 1m2f on good) last August and she's been admirably consistent since, including with four runner-up efforts this season; still 3lb higher than for her last win but this step back up in trip is no problem and she's respected with Ryan Moore booked.

5/1

4th

3

(2)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Nightsinwhitesatin

9st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Edward Bethell

She remains 5lb higher than for her last win last August but that's because she's been admirably consistent in defeat this year, finishing second again at Hamilton (1m4f, good to firm; acts on soft) seven weeks ago; likely to give another good account.

7/2

Form: 552033 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm) off 2lb higher 14 months ago; solid effort at that track (good) in May but was disappointing there (also 1m2f, good to firm) next time; did win the final of this series over C&D in 2022, however, his only appearance here; not ruled out.
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4th

2

(3)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

14:56 Brighton

Night Bear

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Yet to add to his C&D win just over two years ago but lost out only by a neck when clear second back here (1m2f, good) 12 days ago and is sure to be suited by this move back up in trip; high on the list.

100/30

2nd

3

(8)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

19:51 Brighton

Night Bear

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

Record here reads 3133, the win coming over 1m4f in June 2024; 0-21 since, though, and others are preferred for the win; stable triple-handed.

11/2

Form: 26-432

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to her AW nursery win in 2023 but respectable efforts in two of three starts since joining this yard, latest when second of nine over C&D (good) three weeks ago; same mark and will likely double her tally at some point; respected
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7th

10

(7)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Leicester

Roman Secret

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Lawrence Mullaney

All three wins have been on AW, the latest at Lingfield (1m2f) in August; not in the same form back on turf since, including over C&D, and best to wait until she returns to AW.

20/1

5th

13

(4)

1st Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

Roman Secret

9st 1lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Inconsistent mare who made it 0-17 on turf when soundly beaten at Leicester last time; however, she's been placed seven times on grass and has won twice on AW this year; could run well if she's on a going day.

16/1

5th

9

(9)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:32 Leicester

Roman Secret

8st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Two wins on the AW since returning in April, the latest on her second start for the yard at Lingfield (1m2f) four weeks ago; 4lb out of the weights, so 7lb higher and faces a tough task against the 3yos.

16/1

Form: -57434

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Cheekpieces on and apprentice ridden over 1m6f for last two starts, third of six at Redcar (good to firm) in May then fourth of eight here (good) in June; left Adrian Nicholls for 7,000gns since; drops back down in trip with a hood fitted on stable debut; market support should be heeded.
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6th

9

(4)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Maywedance

8st 11lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: John O’Shea

Both wins were here over 1m4f and she's back on her last winning mark; not ruled out but will need to step up on recent efforts.

25/1

9th

13

(7)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Maywedance

8st 12lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: John O’Shea

Kept on for respectable fifth over C&D a fortnight ago and now only 1lb higher than when winning in first-time cheekpieces here (1m4f) in May but not one to rely upon too heavily.

14/1

5th

3

(12)

9th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Maywedance

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: John O’Shea

Has gained both wins at Kempton (1m4f), including off 2lb lower in May; remained in form until taking backward steps on last two starts; turnaround is therefore needed.

16/1

Form: 9057-

Last run: 295 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Prominent in betting for handicap debut at Kempton (AW, 1m) in October, only to be hindered by wide trip and had lost his position when hampered 1f out; cheekpieces go on for this return to turf and reappearance, and step up in trip will suit on pedigree; watch the market.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

13

(8)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Northern Blaze

9st 0lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Tom Ward

0-10, but twice ran well to make the frame on Polytrack (1m2f/1m3f) in September and met trouble when seventh of 13 over C&D ten days ago; not dismissed.

10/1

7th

12

(1)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Northern Blaze

9st 2lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Tom Ward

Soundly beaten upped to 1m4f (wide trip) last time so drop back in trip will likely suit and he has each-way claims in an open event.

12/1

Form: 456447

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Left the Crisfords for 14,000gns after fourth of nine at Beverley (1m2f, good) in April; 14-1 for stable debut here (8.5f, good) three weeks ago but it was a bit of a disaster, detached throughout after the blindfold came off late; can be forgiven that but he's not easy to pin down.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(6)

26th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Leicester

Staffordshire

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jennie Candlish

Got off the mark at the 11th attempt at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in February, pulling clear with a next-time-out winner, and didn't get the chance to show what he could do back there in March (saddle slipped); probably acts on turf and he's in with a chance.

13/2

9th

7

(7)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Staffordshire

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Jennie Candlish

Had his usual hood removed when getting off the mark over this C&D 24 days ago; the form has since been franked by the runner-up and he holds good claims off this 6lb higher mark.

11/4

Non-runners

Kaaranah

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Triple Force

The Times:

Nightsinwhitesatin

NEWMARKET:

Maywedance

Telegraph:

Kaaranah

RP RATINGS:

Triple Force

POSTDATA:

Triple Force

The Guardian:

Triple Force

Daily Mail:

Triple Force

D Express:

Triple Force

Daily Mirror:

Triple Force

The Sun:

Triple Force

The Star:

Triple Force

Daily Record:

Triple Force