September 08 / 15.00 Chepstow

15.00

Good To Soft

Avenue Insurance Partners Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £4536
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Avenue Insurance Partners Nursery Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Thunderstorms

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 543623 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
0-6 but she's been generally progressive and has finished placed off today's mark in good-ground nurseries (7f/5f) in last two starts; had to make her move out wide when a close third here ten days ago and she looks interesting on this step back up in trip.
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8th

2

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:15 Bath

Coco Hill

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Adrian Wintle

Winless since her 2yo days and she has beaten only one rival home in each of her last three starts, including over this C&D two weeks ago; others are preferred.

33/1

11th

12

(9)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Coco Hill

9st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Winless since her 2yo days and she's finished down the field at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) in her three runs this year; losing run is now up 30 and others are preferred.

33/1

7th

2

(4)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coco Hill

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Winless since her 2yo days and has had plenty of chances at a similarly low level for this yard in recent times; finished behind three of these over C&D five weeks ago and is lowest rated by a good few pounds; will do well to finish placed.

20/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 966224 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden but he finished runner-up in his first two nurseries (6f/7f) and ran well again when fourth at Newbury (7f, good) three weeks ago; a 3lb rise has now kicked in but he still has potential and that latest evidence suggests he could be ready for this drop back in trip; key player with cheekpieces added.
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3rd

19

(2)

1st Oct 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:06 Newmarket

Uffington

8st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

prominent towards far side early, nudged along when groups merged after 2f, outpaced and dropped to midfield halfway, soon rallied going okay again, ridden and good headway when drifted left over 1f out, went third inside final furlong, held final 110yds

66/1

2nd

6

(3)

8th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:00 Chepstow

Uffington

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jonathan Portman

pulled hard, prominent, pushed along 2f out, ridden and made challenge 1f out, kept on final 110yds

100/30

13/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 87156

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Sprung a 66-1 surprise when finishing well to land a Sandown novice (5f, good to soft) in June; has finished down the field in two subsequent runs but was beaten less than 2l on his nursery debut at Sandown (cheekpieces added; first run since gelded) last time; now drops back in grade and he could be dangerous back up in trip.
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4th

7

(1)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Conquest Of Power

10st 3lb

J: Miss Jacintha Hynes

T: Mark Usher

Rarely seen on turf these days even though he has won on it; only one piece of recent worthwhile form and jockey (who also owns him) is having her first ride in public; has dropped 8lb below his last winning mark, though, so could play a part if producing his best.

20/1

8th

11

(3)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Conquest Of Power

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Mark Usher

Back to form when a close third of ten at Wolverhampton 19 days ago (6f; visored); still has plenty of handicapping scope and the booking of Tom Marquand is a positive; back up in trip with cheekpieces returning; contender.

13/2

8/1

Form: 048235

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Kicked off her nursery career with a close second at Ffos Las (6f, soft) in July but that was in a four-runner race and she's not matched that form in two subsequent runs; others are more persuasive.
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22th

24

(1)

28th Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Naas

Jumra

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: T G McCourt

Promise for Archie Watson but shown nothing in three runs for this yard.

66/1

15

(7)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:25 Down Royal

Jumra

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: T G McCourt

Third reserve; shown little in three runs for this yard; tongue-tie on.

11

(4)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Tipperary

Jumra

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: T G McCourt

Form: 5738

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Raised her game with a placed effort in a Thirsk novice (5f, good) last month but she failed to beat a rival on her nursery debut at Ffos Las (6f, good to soft; weak 12-1 shot) two weeks ago; has plenty to prove again after that and headgear is now added.
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10th

1

(3)

4th Oct 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:25 Leicester

Lets Have A Flyer

9st 11lb

J: Adam Kirby

T: David Evans

slowly away, in rear, pushed along halfway, steady headway from 2f out, ridden over 1f out, never on terms

16/1

5th

5

(7)

8th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:00 Chepstow

Lets Have A Flyer

9st 8lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: David Evans

took keen hold, held up in rear, pushed along 3f out, ridden and some headway 2f out, kept on

20/1

8th

7

(1)

25th Aug 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:18 Ffos Las

Lets Have A Flyer

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: David Evans

in touch with leaders on outer, shaken up 4f out, pushed along and lost position from over 3f out, ridden when edged left from over 1f out, soon beaten, eased final 110yds, made no telling impression (jockey said filly was never travelling)

11/2

Form: 985

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
RPRs in the 40s in his first two runs but he found plenty of progress upped to 6f when fifth of 12 in a Newmarket novice (good; 200-1) two weeks ago; that was promising on his switch to positive tactics and he's respected off what looks a fair opening mark.
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9th

6

(9)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Universi Dominici

9st 5lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Martin Dunne

Unplaced in six runs for John Butler, well held on reappearance at Leicester (7f) four weeks ago; hard to fancy on form but his pedigree suggests this step up in distance could suit; worth a market check.

40/1

8th

6

(7)

29th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Leicester

Universi Dominici

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: John Butler

Weak finisher in two sprint handicaps (soft/good to soft) when last seen in the autumn; perhaps a return to quicker ground is needed but he has it to prove in first 7f run after nine months off.

20/1

Form: 27237

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has shown clear promise in three of her five runs but she was well below form when dropped back to 6f on her nursery debut at Newcastle (6f, AW) two weeks ago; has something to prove again after that and she's not really progressed so far; another switch of headgear today.
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13

(17)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

American In Paris

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Won over 6f on good ground at Naas in July when first tried in this headgear combination; third in a Laytown claimer early last month; posted another satisfactory display at Cork last week; mid-field over C&D two weeks ago; needs to reverse form with Gimmieminnie, Browned Off and Only Spoofing.

12/1

12

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

American In Paris

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Naas winner over this trip in July when first tried in this headgear combination; third in a Laytown claimer early last month; posted another satisfactory display when fourth to today's rival Ukiyo at Cork last week; closely matched with Reponse Finale; top rider retains the mount; place chance.

6/1

7

(1)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Cork

American In Paris

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Naas winner over 6f in July when first tried in this headgear combination; ahead of Devil's Angel when third in a Laytown claimer but that was a poor race.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 366

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Made a promising start with his third at Ffos Las (7.3f, good to firm) in July but he's finished a well-held sixth in both subsequent runs (6f/7f); now switches to a nursery but he needs improvement with headgear added on this drop back in trip.
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5th

3

(7)

31st Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Resilient Power

9st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Won a 7f nursery at Wolverhampton last month off a 4lb lower mark; close second at Chelmsford (1m) this month but his form dipped at Lingfield latest; in the mix if bouncing back.

7/1

5th

3

(5)

13th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Resilient Power

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

In better form since having a gelding operation; opened his account at Wolverhampton (7f) last month then ran creditably (close second over 1m) at Chelmsford ten days ago; major player back down in distance.

5/2

2nd

6

(2)

3rd Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Resilient Power

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

pressed leader, ridden and went clear with winner over 2f out, sustained duel with winner home straight, no extra towards finish

7/2

Form: 4533

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Started her career with a promising fourth at Goodwood (6f, good to soft) but she's taken backward steps in three subsequent runs and was a well-held third on her nursery debut at Chester last time; now returns to sprinting but she needs a major upturn in form.
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7th

9

(7)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Midnight Flame

8st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Joe Ponting

34-race maiden who has flattered to deceive on occasions; returning to 1m (attempted once in 2023) not the obvious answer.

20/1

7th

9

(7)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Midnight Flame

8st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Joe Ponting

34-race maiden who has flattered to deceive on occasions; returning to 1m (attempted once in 2023) not the obvious answer.

20/1

7th

10

(3)

14th May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Midnight Flame

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Joe Ponting

Has shown enough to think she could win races, but she's currently 0-33 and she didn't really threaten behind Banana here on her reappearance nine days ago (5f, firm); the extra distance should help, as may a change of headgear, but others appeal more for win purposes.

12/1

Non-runners

Midnight Flame

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £8.50
Straight Forecast £8.70
Tricast £33.09
Trifecta £39.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Coco Hill

RP Ratings:

Resilient Power

TOPSPEED:

Jumra

The Guardian:

Conquest Of Power

Daily Mirror:

Universi Dominici

Daily Express:

Uffington

NEWMARKET:

Resilient Power

The Times:

Jumra

The Star:

Conquest Of Power

POSTDATA:

Coco Hill

Telegraph:

Coco Hill

Daily Mail:

Coco Hill

The Sun:

Coco Hill

Daily Record:

Coco Hill