18.30
StandardMargaret Macklam Memorial Nursery Handicap
- Prize money: £3245.08
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 6
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Partly cloudy
6/1
Form: 711573
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 9lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (7) |
24th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 4 |
8st 8lb |
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 |
9st 9lb |
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 |
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2 (6) |
27th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
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 |
7/1
Form: 722669
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 9lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (2) |
24th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
13-race maiden who has finished placed on numerous occasions, including when third in a Newcastle maiden (7f, Tapeta) 11 days ago; should be fine back at this trip but he has something to find on the figures and may have to settle for a supporting role again. |
9/2 |
|
2 (9) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Runner-up in three novice events but has been below that form in three nurseries since; handicapper has dropped him another 3lb and he sports first-time tongue-tie, with first-time visor replacing the cheekpieces worn on last two starts; possibilities if able to reproduce his earlier form. |
7/1 |
|
9th 8 (7) |
23rd Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Runner-up in three of his seven starts including two AW novices, at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) in April and at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) in June; well held in two turf nurseries (6f/7f) since being gelded, though; needs to bounce back. |
10/1 |
9/2
Form: 0373
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 9lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (11) |
16th Oct 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
It was a solid effort when runner-up to Rousham over C&D in May and she built on that when scoring at Wetherby (1m, again good to firm) the following month; below that level on her last three starts but she's slipped to her Wetherby mark. |
25/1 |
|
8th 5 (2) |
14th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Off the mark at Wetherby (1m) in June; has not proved easy to catch right since and she came in sixth of 13 at Ripon (1m, soft) 13 days ago; others appeal more. |
8/1 |
|
6th 6 (13) |
1st Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Gained a first win at Wetherby (1m) in June; not proving easy to catch right since and came in last of seven at Redcar (1m) 34 days ago; others appeal more. |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: 41447 D BF
Last run: 68 days
W: 9st 9lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (6) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Got off the mark on AW debut at Chelmsford (6f) in June and had excuses on next two starts (trip/ground) but she disappointed when only seventh of nine in a Nottingham nursery (6f, good) in August; withdrawn when refusing to enter the stalls at Bath two weeks ago and now has questions to answer back but returns to AW. |
8/1 |
|
2 (11) |
30th Sep 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Hasn't kicked on from winning a Chelmsford AW maiden in June and disappointed when seventh of nine in a Nottingham nursery (also 6f, good to firm) eight weeks ago. |
7/1 |
11/4
Form: 6342
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 8lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (8) |
18th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Ridden positively for two 6f Newcastle wins and found the race not panning out to suit under a more patient ride upped to 7.2f here a month ago; back on her last successful mark and should fare better. |
8/1 |
|
5th 6 (8) |
17th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Both wins have come over 6f on Newcastle's AW; not in the same form on turf since; steps up in trip back on AW and cannot be discounted. |
16/1 |
|
5th 9 (4) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Doubled her tally with 6f handicap success at Newcastle in may and backed it up with a solid fourth of 11 at Chester (6f) three weeks ago; she's less exposed than most of these and in the mix. |
10/1 |
5/1
Form: 785
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (7) |
1st Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Acts on turf but Tapeta is his surface so far and was much too strong for his rivals at Southwell (6f; first-time cheekpieces) two starts ago; no impact at Catterick (7f) since and has a shade to prove off new mark, 7lb higher than for the win. |
7/1 |
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9th 1 (11) |
8th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
10st 1lb |
Impressive when off the mark at Southwell eight days ago in first-time cheekpieces; fairly treated under a penalty and too soon to say he's not as good on turf but 6f on Tapeta evidently suits well, and he'll need to settle on his first crack at 7f from stall 11. |
7/2 |
16/1
Form: 42640
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (4) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Best form when second in a Chester maiden in July; has been below that form since, including in a couple of nurseries; first-time cheekpieces worn last time are discarded and he needs to show more. |
16/1 |
|
11 (6) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Promising second at Chester (6f, good) on second start but a lesser run followed at Newcastle (6f, AW) and soundly beaten on recent nursery debut at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft); has to raise game in first-time cheekpieces. |
12/1 |
|
6 (8) |
13th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Has shown ability over 6f, notably when second at Chester, while shaping as if this drop in trip will suit on nursery debut; interesting. |
4/1 |
8/1
Form: 564
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (7) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Has shown ability but refused to settle on her last two starts over 7f; drops to 6f on this nursery debut. |
8/1 |
|
8 (8) |
20th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Glimmer of ability in two 7f maidens on turf (soft and good) this summer; each-way shout in an uncompetitive race. |
12/1 |
|
8 (6) |
27th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
16-1, very green in rear early on in a maiden at Catterick (7f, soft) five weeks ago but she ran on into fifth of ten; that's modest form but she could be a major improver if more clued up this time. |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 808
Last run: 27 days
W: 8st 13lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 11 (13) |
22nd Sep 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
14-race maiden but he did go close at Catterick (6f, good to firm) in June; below that level since and others have more pressing claims. |
10/1 |
|
5th 12 (1) |
9th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Had a near miss at Catterick (6f, good to firm) in June but he's not come close to that form since and is now 0-13; others are more solid. |
14/1 |
|
7th 9 (4) |
19th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 195y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
0-12 but he's reached the frame in five of his last six starts including when fourth of 13 in a classified event at Newcastle (6f, AW) last month; this return to 7f is no problem and he's a key player back in a handicap. |
11/4 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £18.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £13.27 |
| Tricast | £24.70 |
| Trifecta | £43.30 |
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