August 07 / 14.20 Nottingham

14.20

Good

weatherbysshop.co.uk Handicap

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 5f 8y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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weatherbysshop.co.uk Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 5-0213 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Four-time course winner, three over this trip, who was second in this race last year; running well since comeback in May, placed all three starts including a win over C&D (good; Soldiers Design third) in June; solid third over 6f here last time, despite a messy start; contender again.
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1

(3)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

14:20 Nottingham

Snow Berry

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Appleby

Four-time course winner, three over this trip, who was second in this race last year; running well since comeback in May, placed all three starts including a win over C&D (good; Soldiers Design third) in June; solid third over 6f here last time, despite a messy start; contender again.

9/2

3rd

5

(7)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

15:57 Nottingham

Snow Berry

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Winning for a fourth time here two weeks ago (5f; dual 6f winner), overcoming a slow start to prevail narrowly; just 3lb higher.

2/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 483605 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Completed a four-timer in blinkers on a variety of ground just over a year ago, the run kicking off with a win over C&D (good) in May; had a battle with the handicapper after but dangerously treated now and didn't shape badly, with no headgear, when beaten 2l at Beverley (5f, soft) last time; blinkers back on.
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9

(6)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

Yazaman

8st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Four wins last May-July, with no joy since; he finished close up four and five starts back, acts on soft and is edging down the weights, but he was never dangerous in Westgate Warrior's C&D race two weeks ago.

10/1

9

(6)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

Yazaman

8st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Four wins last May-July, with no joy since; he finished close up four and five starts back, acts on soft and is edging down the weights, but he was never dangerous in Westgate Warrior's C&D race two weeks ago.

10/1

7th

8

(11)

15th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Yazaman

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Four wins last May-July, with no joy since but he finished close up three and four starts back (his last two runs at 5f) before two lesser shows over 6f; beaten a head off this mark over C&D (good) in August, so a case can be made.

10/1

Form: -66648 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Last turf win came at Doncaster (6f, good) off 3lb lower 14 months ago; good winner at Southwell (5f, AW) from 3lb higher in December and he overdid it in front when fourth of eight here (6f, good) on penultimate start; faded over 5.5f last time and now drops back to 5f; the likely pace.
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8

(9)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Toptime

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Conditions to suit and he won a C&D handicap off this mark in December; added a Nottingham success to his tally in August and latest Pontefract defeat doesn't take much excusing; high on the list.

8/1

8

(9)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Toptime

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Conditions to suit and he won a C&D handicap off this mark in December; added a Nottingham success to his tally in August and latest Pontefract defeat doesn't take much excusing; high on the list.

8/1

3

(4)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

14:20 Nottingham

Toptime

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Roy Bowring

Last turf win came at Doncaster (6f, good) off 3lb lower 14 months ago; good winner at Southwell (5f, AW) from 3lb higher in December and he overdid it in front when fourth of eight here (6f, good) on penultimate start; faded over 5.5f last time and now drops back to 5f; the likely pace.

16/1

Form: 561465 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Made his only visit to this track a winning one when bagging a 5f handicap (good to firm; Snow Berry second, Gypsy Nation fourth) in May; not quite matched that since but edging back down the weights and attracted support before beaten just over 2l at Catterick (5f, good to soft) three weeks ago; return to this venue may help and not ruled out.
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4th

8

(7)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Masterclass

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Paul Midgley

Ended a long losing run in this race last year but he's 0-15 since and has been hard to predict; now 3lb lower than for that last success but he faded at Doncaster last time and he comes with risks attached.

11/2

8th

8

(9)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Masterclass

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Paul Midgley

Ended a losing run when the comfortable winner of a 5f handicap at Nottingham last May (5f, good to firm) off a 1lb higher mark; he was returning from a short break when fourth of 13 at Pontefract 17 days ago and that effort can be upgraded as he was wider than ideal as the field turned for home; each-way shout.

8/1

4th

14

(5)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Pontefract

Masterclass

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Paul Midgley

Hold-up sprinter who is on the same mark as when seeing off nine rivals at Nottingham last May (5f, good to firm); in and out afterwards but the return of blinkers should help now back from 138 days off.

14/1

Form: 850-43

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Unexposed after just three turf handicaps; had a gelding and wind operation after his final run for Robert Cowell; encouraging start for this yard, beaten less than 2l at Windsor (5f, good to firm) in June followed by third of six in a course handicap (6f, good), despite rearing at the start, three weeks ago; likely has more to offer; first-time hood.
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3

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Chasing Gold

9st 8lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Michael Keady

Maiden who's had his moments at the start and often pulled hard; reared as the stalls opened on his turf comeback and unseated, so can only be considered risky in first-time blinkers.

8/1

4

(13)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Chasing Gold

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Still a maiden after 13 starts but he was generally consistent in sprint handicaps last year; returns after five months off but he's well handicapped on his best form and needs a close look back on turf.

13/2

2

(3)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Chasing Gold

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Keady

He had gelding and wind operations prior to his stable debut in June; has run consistently in defeat in his four starts for Michael Keady but he will need to raise his game a notch to record a first win; cheekpieces now return.

5/1

Form: 645572

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Looked to have made the breakthrough when first past the post in a course handicap (6f, good to soft) one week ago only to be demoted for interference; got a 1lb nudge for her troubles but races off 3lb lower today; drop back to 5f a question but otherwise a player; first-time cheekpieces.
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6

(1)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

14:20 Nottingham

Lunar Force

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Looked to have made the breakthrough when first past the post in a course handicap (6f, good to soft) one week ago only to be demoted for interference; got a 1lb nudge for her troubles but races off 3lb lower today; drop back to 5f a question but otherwise a player; first-time cheekpieces.

4/1

2nd

5

(1)

31st Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:53 Nottingham

Lunar Force

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Below her best over 7f on last two runs; some fair efforts over 5f/6f before that; on a good mark but a bit to prove.

10/1

7th

8

(1)

20th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Lunar Force

9st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Ten-race maiden; failed to improve for a seventh furlong when fifth of seven at Catterick 11 days ago; reduced mark but others may see this out more strongly.

20/1

Form: 405401 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Bolted to post and withdrawn here on penultimate start; swiftly put that behind him when winning over C&D (good to firm; Soldiers Design third) six weeeks ago; that was a first success in 23 starts but only his third crack at 5f on turf and he did it comfortably; immediately has a career-high mark to deal with but unexposed under these conditions.
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12

(2)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Gypsy Nation

8st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

Finally came good in a 5f handicap at Nottingham in June; ran well back at that track in August but he has finished down the field in four runs since; good apprentice booked but others look more convincing.

33/1

12

(2)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Gypsy Nation

8st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

Finally came good in a 5f handicap at Nottingham in June; ran well back at that track in August but he has finished down the field in four runs since; good apprentice booked but others look more convincing.

33/1

11th

13

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Gypsy Nation

8st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

0-18 on the AW and 1-27 overall; has beaten a total of two rivals in his last three starts and hard to recommend for now.

25/1

Form: 0-8933 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won a Brighton maiden (5.5f, good) in first-time cheekpieces last year; those aids were absent until posting creditable thirds behind Snow Berry (good; 22-1) in June and Gypsy Nation (also C&D, good to firm) a fortnight later; handicapper continues to relent and she can't be dismissed.
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8

(2)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

14:20 Nottingham

Soldiers Design

9st 1lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Steph Hollinshead

Won a Brighton maiden (5.5f, good) in first-time cheekpieces last year; those aids were absent until posting creditable thirds behind Snow Berry (good; 22-1) in June and Gypsy Nation (also C&D, good to firm) a fortnight later; handicapper continues to relent and she can't be dismissed.

8/1

2

(6)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:32 Nottingham

Soldiers Design

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Not in the same form as last season but finished third with the cheekpieces back on here two weeks ago; the winner Snow Berry runs earlier.

2/1

3rd

9

(2)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

14:15 Nottingham

Soldiers Design

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Steph Hollinshead

Generally struggled in handicaps for current stable; perhaps sharper for last month's Beverley return and she's dropped another 3lb since; still asking a lot of the new cheekpieces to turn things around though.

25/1

Selections

The Guardian:

Gypsy Nation

RP RATINGS:

Lunar Force

POSTDATA:

Snow Berry

NEWMARKET:

Chasing Gold

The Times:

Soldiers Design

SPOTLIGHT:

Yazaman

Telegraph:

Toptime

Daily Mail:

Lunar Force

Daily Mirror:

Lunar Force

D Express:

Gypsy Nation

The Star:

Gypsy Nation

Daily Record:

Gypsy Nation

The Sun:

Snow Berry