August 30 / 19.10 Chelmsford (AW)

19.10

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Greene King IPA Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Greene King IPA Nursery Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

Form: 844

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Encouraging efforts in good-ground events at Ascot (6f) and Sandown (5f) on her last two starts; needs more now handicapping but that's not out of the question given her smart pedigree.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(12)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:32 Newcastle (AW)

Love Alive

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jessica Macey

Scored off 3lb higher over 5f at Wolverhampton in February for Martin Dunne; better on turf for new yard when respectable 3.5l third of six at Leicester (5f) 17 days ago; needs recapture her best now back on AW.

14/1

3rd

5

(4)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Leicester

Love Alive

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

The most exposed of these after nine runs and the win came on the AW (5f; off 2lb higher); only sixth of eight on recent stable debut at Redcar.

33/1

6th

3

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:32 Redcar

Love Alive

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jessica Macey

Got up late to win a 5f handicap at Southwell in February on second run for Martin Dunne; less good twice since and she has now joined Jessica Macey; the form of the stable (one win since start of November) is the glaring concern.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 31350 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a Beverley novice in May (5f, good to firm); she hasn't built on that in three runs since but they have come in much stronger events than this Class 5 nursery; revival not out of the question.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

21:00 Newbury

Artista

9st 7lb

J: Libby Swallow

T: Ollie Sangster

Won twice as a 2yo; she has found the going tougher this time around but the handicapper is relenting and this should be more suitable; others still look more appealing; stable runs two.

20/1

7th

2

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:27 Newmarket (July)

Artista

9st 8lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ollie Sangster

Gained two 5f wins (good to firm and AW) last summer but has found things tougher this year; drops in grade after contesting the 3yo Dash at Epsom last time but she carries risks nonetheless.

6/1

11th

16

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Epsom

Artista

8st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ollie Sangster

Two 5f wins (good to firm and AW) last summer but she has been weighted to her best this year and was well beaten in a Beverley seller (first-time cheekpieces, now discarded) last month; up against it.

50/1

Form: 71 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Didn't live up to market billing on his Newcastle debut (7f) last month but his supporters returned when he won a 6f novice here 16 days ago; opening mark demands progress but that would appear likely after just two starts and he should be quick enough for 5f; drawn widest.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Thirsk

Riffa Spirit

9st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Landed 6f Chelmsford AW novice for Simon and Ed Crisford as 2yo; shaped encouragingly for new stable when in the frame on Southwell AW and at Musselburgh but raced too freely when last of eight at Redcar (5f) last time; blinkers are reached for (tongue-tie also refitted); could bounce back.

7/1

8th

2

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:32 Redcar

Riffa Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

6f AW winner for the Crisfords as a 2yo; two solid efforts for his new stable but he finished behind Fille Unique and Data Fata Secutus at Musselburgh last month; needs to pull out more to win.

7/2

3rd

1

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

14:05 Musselburgh

Riffa Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Raced on AW, winning 6f Chelmsford novice for the Crisfords last summer; led until well inside the final furlong when fourth of seven in 5f Southwell handicap on reappearance for new yard 18 days ago; if he comes on only a little for that outing he could take a bit of pegging back in this lower grade.

100/30

Form: 6441 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Promise in maiden/novice company; didn't really need to improve to make a winning nursery debut at Wolverhampton last month (5f), allowed to dictate a steady early pace for a 5f race; unlikely he will be allowed such a soft lead for a second time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:52 Newbury

Campenaerts

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Jonathan Portman

Lightly raced 3yo who won two nurseries last year and is below his last winning mark; Windsor last month was a step back in the right direction but he needs another today if he's to be a serious force.

12/1

7th

10

(10)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

17:04 Windsor

Campenaerts

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Jonathan Portman

Won two 5f events (including on soft) from final three handicaps for Archie Watson; well held in two runs for new yard and may need more weight off his back; first 6f run since debut.

20/1

9th

6

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Goodwood

Campenaerts

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Had a record of 2-3 in handicaps (AW/soft) last term for previous yard; below par at Bath on stable/seasonal debut but may do better with the outing under his belt.

14/1

Form: 64611 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
2-2 since switched to nurseries, following his Leicester success (5f, good) last month with a hard-fought success at Southwell 13 days ago (6f, AW); another 4lb rise to contend with but he's on the right path and has the inside stall.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(6)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dandys Rocket

9st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Immediate progress for the switch to nurseries (after being gelded) when winning at Leicester (5f) and Southwell (6f); the handicapper has attempted to thwart that momentum but he still ran solidly behind a well-handicapped rival at Chelmsford (7f; 11-2) latest; 2lb higher again and back in trip.

13/2

2nd

3

(5)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Dandys Rocket

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Won his first two nurseries (5f/6f, good/AW) but he's taken backward steps in last two starts and was beaten around 8l at Redcar (6f, good to soft) last week; the slow ground may have been an issue but he needs to resume his progress at this new trip.

12/1

4

(8)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:15 Redcar

Dandys Rocket

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Won first two nursery starts (5f/6f, good/AW) and didn't run badly when fourth of seven at Chelmsford (5f, AW) last time; needs something extra today but that can't be ruled out; unproven on slow ground.

7/1

10/1

Form: 847115 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won a couple of uncompetitive 5f nurseries last month (good to soft and firm); well held off this mark in his hat-trick bid (6f, good) 32 days ago; others appeal more.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(7)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Rajak

8st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Michael Bell

Won his first two nurseries on turf in July (the second in a match) and best subsequent effort when promoted to third over C&D last month; finished last of eight at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) ten days ago, though, and is already due another 3lb drop.

16/1

1

(8)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rajak

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Michael Bell

Landed a nursery on his turf/handicap debut at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) in July with first-time visor (retained since) and followed up in a match at Bath (5f, firm) seven days later; has not been in the same form in his three starts since and still to prove he is as effective on AW.

6/1

2

(6)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:19 Southwell (AW)

Rajak

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Bell

Had plausible excuses in Class 5 the last twice, hindered by wide trip back on AW latest; may be better judged on July turf wins that give him a 2-2 record in Class 6; possibilities returned to this level.

8/1

Form: 873

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Well beaten twice at Windsor in June, after which he was gelded; more encouragement when third to Riffa Spirit over 6f here 16 days ago; 5lb better off for just under 2l; more to come.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:10 Chester

Startled

8st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Richard Hughes

Made it 3-3 in turf handicaps when overcoming trouble to win a shade cosily at York in May and it was a good second of 17 in valuable event at Goodwood (also 7f, good) ten days later; still progressing and he holds leading claims again.

4/1

2nd

15

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:25 Goodwood

Startled

8st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Hughes

Overcame trouble to win a shade cosily under Saffie Osborne at York (7f, good) last week, taking his record in turf handicaps to 3-3 and record since upped to 7f to 2-2; may well show further progress and defy another rise in the weights; respected.

5/1

1st

16

(3)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Startled

8st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Hughes

Got up in the final strides upped to 7f at the Newmarket Craven meeting (good) last time, taking record in turf handicaps to 2-2; could well improve further and he represents last year's winning yard; shortlisted.

15/2

Form: 63464

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
No improvement for the switch to nurseries when fourth of five behind Campnaerts at Wolverhampton last month (5f; raced freely); still has time to do better.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

9

(10)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Epsom

Henrythenate

8st 12lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Three 5f wins on AW for previous yards, most recently in February, but treading water in that sphere since; ran well for a long way at Chester (5f, good) in May for new trainer but has more on his plate in this company.

20/1

5th

13

(6)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Henrythenate

8st 12lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Patrick Morris

Three 5f wins around a left-hand turn on AW; clobbered by the handicapper for his two wins for Stuart Williams over the winter and he has come up short in better company since; sold for 8,000gns last month; vulnerable back on turf on his stable debut.

14/1

Non-runners

Diamond Alexander

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £17.30
Straight Forecast £17.45
Tricast £80.33
Trifecta £75.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Riffa Spirit

The Times:

Campenaerts

D Express:

Love Alive

RP RATINGS:

Rajak

Daily Mail:

Dandy's Rocket

POSTDATA:

Henrythenate

The Sun:

Artista

The Star:

Startled

NEWMARKET:

Riffa Spirit

The Guardian:

Riffa Spirit

Daily Record:

Riffa Spirit

Telegraph:

Campenaerts

Daily Mirror:

Campenaerts