April 26 / 16.25 Nottingham

16.25

Good

Pertemps Network Commercial Handicap

  • Prize money: £10308
  • 0m 5f 8y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Pertemps Network Commercial Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 02584- D

Last run: 132 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Had an inconsistent spell on AW towards the end of 2025; has a better strike-rate on turf and recorded last year's August double off slightly higher marks; possibilities returned to this sphere on reappearance.
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4th

8

(10)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Grandlad

9st 3lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: James Horton

Made a winning reappearance at Nottingham (5f, good) in April but he's finished no better than sixth across his five runs since; blinkers/cheekpieces worn on last two outings are left off for this return to AW.

20/1

10th

4

(5)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Grandlad

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Horton

Made a winning reappearance at Nottingham (5f, good) in April but he's finished no better than sixth across his four runs since; has to raise his game in first-time cheekpieces (replacing the blinkers adopted last time).

20/1

9th

2

(5)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Goodwood

Grandlad

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

Made a winning reappearance at Nottingham in April but he hasn't built on it in three runs since; blinkers now given a go.

14/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 485-26 D

Last run: 65 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has returned to AW for two starts this year, better effort when runner-up on reappearance; has gained both turf wins at Windsor but is attractively treated off current mark; could go well.
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2nd

6

(6)

28th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nogos Dream

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

String of short-priced defeats this year, often for Oisin Murphy; no question he's fairly handicapped back on the AW (goes well here) but he's become something of a professional loser.

5/1

4th

4

(1)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Goodwood

Nogos Dream

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Hughes

Still seeking his first win of the year but he has run some good races, including a second of seven at Sandown on penultimate start; Ryan Moore booked but others may have this 6yo's measure.

11/2

6th

2

(1)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

14:30 Brighton

Nogos Dream

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

Running consistently all season and the handicapper continues to give him every chance (5lb lower than when last successful); ran well on his only previous start here too but he's ultimately made a career of getting beaten at short prices.

3/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 2060-2 CD BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Three turf wins, including over C&D, for previous yard; close second to Layla Liz when favourite at Wolverhampton (5f) on AW/stable/seasonal debut, doing well having come from a difficult position; could well reverse the placings and go one better.
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12th

5

(9)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:28 Windsor

Nad Alshiba Green

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Clive Cox

A fairly useful 5f scorer for Michael Appleby; shaped well for her new yard when placed in 5f handicaps at Wolverhampton and Nottingham in the spring but beat only one over C&D in May; freshened up since and no surprise to see her play a prominent role.

14/1

6th

4

(4)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

15:53 Windsor

Nad Alshiba Green

8st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Campaigned mostly over 5f; successful three times for previous yard and beaten only half a length in both starts for new stable, while leaving the impression this return to 6f is perhaps worth exploring; in-form filly who warrants respect.

2/1

3rd

4

(9)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

Nad Alshiba Green

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Three turf wins, including over C&D, for previous yard; close second to Layla Liz when favourite at Wolverhampton (5f) on AW/stable/seasonal debut, doing well having come from a difficult position; could well reverse the placings and go one better.

9/4

Form: 278040

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and has done all his winning over 6f/7f; inconsistent since last success; 0-12 over 5f and doesn't look the answer.
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12th

15

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:49 Ripon

Intervention

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Appleby

On a losing sequence but seemed rejuvenated by the refitting of a hood when a good third of ten in 7f Beverley handicap last month, nearest finish having had to wait for a run over 1f out; course winner who is effective over this shorter trip and a likely player off a reduced mark.

7/1

3rd

11

(8)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

Intervention

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

Hurtling down the weights but for good reason as this multiple winner is looking very regressive.

33/1

15th

17

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:32 York

Intervention

8st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Fully 15lb lower than when winning at Lingfield (6f, AW) last December but this 9yo has regressed in recent months; has to turn things around.

40/1

Form: 261481 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Got up on the line at Southwell (5f) last time, taking AW record to 6-20; faces a slightly tougher assignment off revised mark back up in grade and back on turf; 2-10 in this sphere.
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11th

5

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:23 Chester

Master Of My Fate

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Has won twice on the AW since finishing well held in this 12 months ago but hasn't offered all that much in his last three races.

20/1

8th

4

(8)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Master Of My Fate

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Added another two AW wins to his tally earlier in the year; unplaced in three runs back on turf but dropping back into a Class 4 should help; others preferred all the same.

8/1

7th

7

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

14:30 Doncaster

Master Of My Fate

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

Successful twice over 5f at Southwell this year; ran respectably back on turf at Nottingham (5f, good) in April but he was laboured in similar conditions at York two weeks ago; has bit to prove again after that and he's never won off a mark this high.

16/1

Form: 76-125 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and it's four years since his sole success in this sphere; not the percentage call in this first grass attempt since last August.
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2nd

3

(1)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Michaelas Boy

9st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Robert Cowell

Straightforward gelding who's fine on any surface and generally consistent; there's not much room for manoeuvre off this mark, though, and Kylian may be his trainer's best chance.

12/1

5th

9

(1)

12th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 3

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Michaelas Boy

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Robert Cowell

Two wins and a close second to his name in five runs over C&D; weighted to his best currently, following a Yarmouth win off 3lb lower in June, and Kylian may be his trainer's best shout.

8/1

16/1

Form: 992035 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly in Bahrain since early 2025; far from solid on his domestic form since winning at Newmarket two years ago; no certainty to defy top weight.
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13th

12

(9)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

Desert Cop

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: George Baker

All five wins over sprint trips, the latest at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June; three lesser runs since and remains 2lb above that winning mark; started his career over 7f (runner-up second start) but has raced almost exclusively over shorter since.

33/1

10th

6

(5)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Desert Cop

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Baker

Took advantage of a more favourable mark when winning over this C&D (good to firm) in June, a first win in Britain for over two years; perhaps downhill tracks weren't so helpful in two runs since, at 6f and 5f, but he still has something to find in this company.

25/1

20th

13

(10)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Desert Cop

8st 12lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Baker

Ended a losing run in a Class 4 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month but only fourth of seven when penalised at Epsom; well beaten in his two visits here.

50/1

8th
7 (10)
Muker

20/1

Form: 10539- D

Last run: 215 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Eight-time winner but reappearance record suggests he's probably best watched on this seasonal debut, unless the market speaks positively.
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7th

6

(8)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:54 Redcar

Muker

9st 9lb

J: Molly Keegan-Price

T: Nigel Tinkler

C&D winner last July, but he's yet to fire this season and came in last of eight at Newcastle (5f) last time; tongue-tie goes on now with lots to prove.

33/1

8th

1

(2)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Muker

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Smart in his pomp; 2026 has been a struggle but he has dropped 19lb in the weights and is now eligible for Class 6 company; too much ability to discount but he is looking increasingly moody in the early part of his races.

10/1

8th

3

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:20 Windsor

Muker

9st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

His last win was off 15lb higher in July 2025; threatened only once from seven starts this term, in a small field three runs ago, and soon got detached on last two outings, so others are readily preferred.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3118-0 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Best to forgive reappearance effort (badly hampered); registered three wins apiece in 2024 and 2025 but needs to prove he can defy current mark.
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7th

7

(11)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Haydock

Smart Vision

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Jessica Macey

Down the field at Newcastle four weeks ago but was in a first-time visor and his usual cheekpieces return today; he was in pretty good heart prior to last time and won on heavy ground last October; not discounted.

12/1

8th

2

(3)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Smart Vision

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Jessica Macey

Well handicapped on his best form last year and he's finished a creditable fourth in last two runs including over C&D; needs to find a bit extra but he's still lightly raced on AW and new headgear could give him a boost.

8/1

4th

7

(3)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Smart Vision

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Three wins in the second half of last year (various ground; the final one over C&D); he's struggled to get competitive for most of this year but has dropped down the weights and ran well when fourth of 13 at Newcastle (5f, AW) last time; another 2lb lower today and he's one to consider.

10/1

7/2

Form: 21/2-1 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Successful at Leicester on 2yo debut and solid record (2121) on Wolverhampton AW since, making all to beat Nad Alshiba Green on reappearance (5f) most recently; progressive filly who warrants respect.
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10th

1

(3)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:20 Southwell (AW)

Layla Liz

10st 0lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Dual Wolverhampton winner from the front, latterly off this mark in the spring; the return to Tapeta should help but she's struggled since, including back on the AW in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) two weeks ago.

16/1

8th

1

(4)

12th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 3

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Layla Liz

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Dual Wolverhampton winner from the front, latterly off 3lb lower in March; this more realistic than in Listed company last time, back on the AW in a first-time tongue-tie, but she'll need a career-best effort.

10/1

11th

5

(12)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:08 Ayr

Layla Liz

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Archie Watson

First low-key effort when last of ten in a Class 3 handicap at Nottingham (5f, good) in April; won't mind if it rains but she will need a clear personal best to trouble the principals.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £65.40
Straight Forecast £76.51
Tricast £156.11
Trifecta £247.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Nad Alshiba Green

RP RATINGS:

Layla Liz

TOPSPEED:

Grandlad

Telegraph:

Master Of My Fate

The Guardian:

Nad Alshiba Green

D Express:

Nad Alshiba Green

The Star:

Nad Alshiba Green

Daily Record:

Nad Alshiba Green

POSTDATA:

Layla Liz

LAMBOURN:

Layla Liz

The Times:

Layla Liz

Daily Mirror:

Layla Liz

NEWMARKET:

Grandlad