October 23 / 15.00 Nottingham

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  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 2m 1f 208y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

OUR TIP

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.10
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 553271 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Three wins at Musselburgh (1m6f/2m, good) this year, the latest last Monday under Lauren Young; also effective elsewhere, having gone close at Ayr (1m5f, soft) last month; respected under penalty.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

12

(7)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:45 Hamilton

Trojan Sun

8st 6lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Often ridden by Lauren Young; 4-12 at Musselburgh, including three 1m6f/2m wins on good ground last May-October; also scored at Nottingham in October, a runaway win over 2m2f on heavy going which sees him 2lb higher today; returned to form when third over 2m at Musselburgh three weeks ago but this C&D makes him look vulnerable.

14/1

3rd

7

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 4

18:15 Musselburgh

Trojan Sun

9st 1lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

4-11 at Musselburgh, including three 1m6f/2m wins on good ground last May-October; also scored at Nottingham in October, a runaway win over 2m2f on heavy going which sees him 3lb higher today; soundly beaten at 40-1 here on reappearance three weeks ago and, judged on last season, it may take him another run before he refinds his form.

14/1

9th

13

(7)

4th Apr 2026

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 3

15:05 Musselburgh

Trojan Sun

8st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Musselburgh specialist (4-10 here) who had three wins at this track on good ground last May-October; also scored at Nottingham in October, a runaway win over 2m2f on heavy going which sees him 5lb higher today; needs to hit a new high and may need to front-run back at this trip.

33/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 26-235

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on stable debut at Musselburgh (2m, good) in July and he's fine on testing ground; however, this 9yo has failed to threaten on his last two outings and needs something extra today.
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9th

8

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

14:30 Musselburgh

Young Merlin

11st 9lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Rebecca Menzies

Has several pieces of placed form (Flat/hurdles) for current yard but his losing sequence is mounting up; not the percentage call in this competitive affair.

16/1

2nd

9

(5)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

2m 1f 208y

Class 5

15:00 Nottingham

Young Merlin

8st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Runner-up on stable debut at Musselburgh (2m, good) in July and he's fine on testing ground; however, this 9yo has failed to threaten on his last two outings and needs something extra today.

12/1

5th

6

(5)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Ayr

Young Merlin

9st 10lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won three Flat races at up to 1m7f when trained in France (including on heavy) and has since won three times over hurdles for Amy Murphy; good second on stable debut at Musselburgh in July (2m, good) but lesser run last time (2m1f, good to soft); each-way chance.

11/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 2-633

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Stamina looked a strong suit when he kept on for third of six on last month's handicap debut at Haydock (1m6f, good to soft); has shown promise on heavy ground; this 3yo could have more to offer now at a marathon trip.
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9th

5

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

Ashdown Forest

9st 1lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Still a maiden but could go well in refitted cheekpieces, having finished a close fifth in sole attempt in this headgear (penultimate start); didn't fare so well back in blinkers latest.

12/1

4th

4

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Thirsk

Ashdown Forest

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Touch disappointing over hurdles for this yard but fared better back on the Flat when fifth of 12 over 1m4f at Pontefract (good to soft) 25 days ago and three subsequent winners have emerged from that race; swaps the first-time cheekpieces he wore last time for blinkers he tried once over hurdles; his best RPR on the Flat was achieved over this trip.

5/1

5th

2

(3)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:27 Pontefract

Ashdown Forest

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Not seen on the Flat since well-held third on heavy ground for Ed Walker last autumn and subsequent hurdling form for Jedd O'Keeffe was not particularly inspiring; sports first-time cheekpieces; others appeal more.

7/1

4th
2 (10)
Calvert

11/1

Form: 022444

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Runner-up twice in a row in the first half of summer (1m6f, good to firm) and he's also effective on soft ground; however, he hasn't been at quite his very best on his last few outings and needs something extra today.
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4th

5

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newbury

Calvert

9st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Roger Teal

1-20, but no doubting his consistency and was only just behind Naval Tribute when third of 12 in an apprentice handicap at Ascot (2m, good) last month; has had more chances than his old rival, but should again go well from the same mark.

7/2

3rd

9

(2)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Calvert

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Roger Teal

Sole success came when evens for a Bath novice (1m2f, good to soft) as 2yo; respectable efforts across five starts at 1m6f and 2m in 2025 and he went mighty close at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW) in March after which he had a run over hurdles; strike-rate isn't a positive but he has the ability to figure.

7/1

4th

4

18th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:45 Huntingdon

Calvert

11st 5lb

J: James Davies

T: Roger Teal

Just 1-18 on Flat, with mostly fair form though and he was pipped over 1m6f just 15 days ago on latest start; just as good on turf as AW; sire Golden Horn has done well with plenty of jumpers; needs a close look on hurdle debut.

14/1

Form: /4-602

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Returned to form when second of five to Action Pact at Pontefract (2m2f, soft) this month on his second stable start; needs to back that up but he's 3lb better off with the winner for just over 2l; in with a chance.
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2nd

4

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

20:42 Market Rasen

Ruler Legend

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Gary Hanmer

Ended last season in excellent form, winning twice here (2m/2m2f) on good ground, and is probably still on a workable mark; big chance.

6/5

1st

11

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

15:20 Market Rasen

Ruler Legend

10st 8lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Gary Hanmer

Readily gained a first victory in over two years when capitalising on a reduced mark in 2m handicap here nine days ago; carries a 7lb penalty but can go well again.

6/1

1st

7

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:33 Market Rasen

Ruler Legend

10st 8lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Gary Hanmer

Soundly beaten on first two starts for Gary Hanmer but his fifth of 11 at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) a fortnight ago was much more encouraging; could have a say if able to build on that recent effort.

5/1

Form: 787231 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Close third at Chester (2m, good) last month then got off the mark at Pontefract (2m2f, soft) last time; travelled well on that most recent start and this lightly raced 4yo may well have more left in the tank.
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4th

6

(5)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 27y

Class 4

19:52 Pontefract

Action Pact

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Improved as his stamina was drawn out last season, winning over 2m2f here in October (soft); below par on extremely deep ground at Nottingham when last seen 211 days ago but that is not the run to judge him on; unlikely he has reached his ceiling and he's an interesting contender.

4/1

6th

5

(7)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

2m 1f 208y

Class 5

15:00 Nottingham

Action Pact

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Close third at Chester (2m, good) last month then got off the mark at Pontefract (2m2f, soft) last time; travelled well on that most recent start and this lightly raced 4yo may well have more left in the tank.

5/1

Form: 411221

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Kept busy last month, winning twice (1m4f, soft/AW), and he was back on the scoresheet when upped in trip at Newcastle (2m, AW) a fortnight ago; powered clear close home and this progressive 3yo could take a 6lb rise in his stride now tackling even further.
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3rd

11

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 4

17:30 Chepstow

Both Of Us

10st 10lb

J: David Bass

T: Kerry Lee

Progressive on the Flat last year; tailed off on hurdle debut at Stratford last month before 32l third over this C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago, behind two useful sorts; this race should take a lot less winning.

13/2

3rd

9

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 4

14:30 Chepstow

Both Of Us

10st 8lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Kerry Lee

3-13 on the Flat for George Boughey, the latest win gained in October (2m, AW; RPR 78), but struggled (albeit on soft ground) when making stable/hurdle debut against own age group last month.

33/1

4th

2

9th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

14:20 Stratford

Both Of Us

11st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Kerry Lee

His autumn progress on the Flat for George Boughey came at an ordinary level but he won three times (1m4f/2m) and there's every chance he'll make a hurdler; not ruled out on first run since changing hands for 20,000gns.

8/1

50/1

Form: 03-95

Last run: 125 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Mixed form in light career for Ralph Beckett; pulled up in juvenile hurdles in August/September on first two starts for this yard and he may be best watched now back on the Flat for his handicap debut.
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9th

15

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Majestic Leo

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Gary Brown

Latest effort when eighth of 11 here (11.5f, good to firm) was comfortably his best for this yard but that still leaves him with work to do.

33/1

8th

7

(11)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

16:00 Windsor

Majestic Leo

9st 4lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Gary Brown

A fair 1m2f maiden at his best for Ralph Beckett but he's yet to offer much for his current yard, beating just two in 1m handicap at Bath last month; not easy to warm to.

50/1

Non-runners

Bashful Boy, Rupert The Prince

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £68.10
Straight Forecast £71.63
Tricast £267.31
Trifecta £364.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Both Of Us

The Times:

Action Pact

LAMBOURN:

Ashdown Forest

RP RATINGS:

Bashful Boy

The Star:

Rupert The Prince

TOPSPEED:

Young Merlin

Telegraph:

Both Of Us

Daily Mail:

Both Of Us

D Express:

Both Of Us

Daily Mirror:

Both Of Us

The Sun:

Ashdown Forest

The Guardian:

Action Pact

Daily Record:

Action Pact

POSTDATA:

Bashful Boy