June 03 / 16.18 Nottingham

16.18

Good

Hospitality At Nottingham Racecourse Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 2f 50y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Hospitality At Nottingham Racecourse Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 53-322

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
0-17 but he's finished in the first three on 11 occasions, including in each of his three starts this year; beaten a neck here over 8.5f last summer and he's a solid contender once again.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(10)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 4

16:55 Goodwood

A Major Payne

10st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Bell

Successful twice this summer and ran creditably when favourite last time; still on career-high mark but is a consistent sort who again holds a solid chance.

9/2

3rd

6

(3)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:41 Windsor

A Major Payne

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Bell

This is a classier race than he's accustomed to but he's been in fine form since returning from a break and it was comfortable over C&D a month ago; 6lb rise demands another career best but couldn't put it past him.

3/1

1st

2

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Windsor

A Major Payne

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Bell

Record is only 1-19 but the success, at Nottingham, is among his recent form and puts him 1-1 under Oisin Murphy; ran creditably a few days later and remains a consistent sort; rested over five weeks since that last run; solid claims.

5/2

12/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 769-96 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Dual winner for Jane Chapple-Hyam but has been quite disappointing since the latest of those wins; held in two starts since undergoing wind surgery and blinkers are now tried instead of cheekpieces; down another 3lb.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

15

(10)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

16:10 York

Primo Lara

8st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) last month for Jack Morland and, following a 22,000gns sale, he was back with his former yard when following up in 15-runner race at Ascot (upped to 1m4f, good to firm; always close up) four weeks ago; back up another 7lb but his peak 2024 form (a win on good to soft here) was better still; on the shortlist.

6/1

1st

2

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Primo Lara

10st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won twice in 2024 for Jane Chapple-Hyam; spent a year with Jack Morland and got off the mark for him at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) 19 days ago; sold again for 22,000gns one day later and this is his first run back with his former yard; back up 4lb and not proven beyond an extended 1m2f (unraced over this far); tongue-tie and headgear worn for his last yard is removed; quite a few questions, but peak 2024 form was a bit better.

13/2

1st

2

(3)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Primo Lara

10st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Jack Morland

Both wins came in May 2024 over about 1m2f when trained by Jane Chapple-Hyam; closest since when beaten a neck at Nottingham (1m2f, good) last month in first-time blinkers (retained since); still well handicapped on his best form.

6/1

11/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 316144

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Four wins on the AW in Class 6 company since December (6f-8.5f); respectable efforts on his last two outings but he possibly didn't quite get home over this trip at Ripon last month; each-way contender.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:10 Ripon

No Knee Never

9st 9lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: James Owen

Four AW wins (6f-8.5f) but yet to register (0-16) on turf; placed at Nottingham (8.5f, good to firm) in mid July but less competitive at Wolverhampton (9.5f) and Beverley (1m2f) since; easing mark isn't enough to tempt.

10/1

6th

2

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:15 Beverley

No Knee Never

10st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Owen

All four wins on the AW and 0-15 on turf, though has been running well at 1m-1m2f on grass this year without getting the job done; does have to bounce back from a poor one, however.

6/1

10th

4

(4)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

No Knee Never

9st 8lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: James Owen

Held off his revised mark on turf since two AW wins, including here, in April; wins have all come over shorter but he stays this far and is one to consider back on Tapeta.

7/1

16/1

Form: 854-53

Last run: 111 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ex-German; well held in two maidens for Marco Botti last year and a similar story in two novice events for this stable; gelded since last seen in February and has cheekpieces back on for his handicap debut, so he's worth keeping an eye on in the betting.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(4)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Ffos Las

Abando

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Beaten less than 10l in the German Derby last year; nowhere near that form for Marco Botti or Jamie Osborne but getting back on slower ground could help.

14/1

8th

2

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Bath

Abando

9st 8lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Ex-German, beaten less than 10l in the German Derby last year; nowhere near that form in two starts for Marco Botti and similar story on his three outings for this yard; gelded before his front-running fourth of ten at Nottingham (1m2f) on Wednesday on handicap debut.

9/1

4th

6

(4)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

Abando

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Ex-German; well held in two maidens for Marco Botti last year and a similar story in two novice events for this stable; gelded since last seen in February and has cheekpieces back on for his handicap debut, so he's worth keeping an eye on in the betting.

16/1

12/1

Form: -85137 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Unraced on ground slower than good; off the mark for this yard when winning over C&D in April and he ran another solid race when third of ten at Kempton (1m3f, AW) next time; however, he was reported to have ran flat at Newmarket 19 days ago and needs to bounce back; hood removed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(2)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:18 Haydock

Caph Star

11st 1lb

J: Mr Harry Rimell

T: Mark Rimell

Two good runs when third at York and second at Newbury (both over 10.5f) for today's rider on last two starts; interesting, although stamina not guaranteed on first run at beyond 1m3f.

9/1

2nd

2

(1)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:48 Newbury

Caph Star

11st 0lb

J: Mr Harry Rimell

T: Mark Rimell

Lightly raced 7yo who was creditable third of 14 under Harry Rimell in stronger race than this at York (extended 1m2f, good) last month; good chance off same mark here, assuming he handles the faster ground.

5/2

3rd

10

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Caph Star

10st 8lb

J: Mr Harry Rimell

T: Mark Rimell

1m2f winner on good ground at Nottingham in April (4lb lower) but has dropped his guard the last twice and he's been contesting Class 5s, so this demands a fair bit more even if back in the groove.

20/1

7/2

Form: 5575-3

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
0-5 in Ireland for Dermot Weld but he caught the eye on his stable debut over C&D 46 days ago, staying on for third behind Caph Star having been denied a clear run; that was his first start since October and this unexposed gelding is on the shortlist.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(9)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

Kasgani

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

0-5 in Ireland for Dermot Weld but he caught the eye on his stable debut over C&D 46 days ago, staying on for third behind Caph Star having been denied a clear run; that was his first start since October and this unexposed gelding is on the shortlist.

7/2

3rd

2

(15)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

18:45 Nottingham

Kasgani

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

0-5 in maidens at up to 1m4f in Ireland for Dermot Weld; sold for 16,000euros in November; remains unexposed but the betting is perhaps the best guide to expectations on handicap and yard debut after seven months off; drawn widest.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2104-9 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been over 1m2f on good to soft, with the most recent coming at Doncaster in September after the first past the post was disqualified for a banned substance; well beaten at Newbury on his return but this is a drop in grade.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(3)

30th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

15:25 Yarmouth

Something Splendid

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Returned from layoff with two disappointing runs (both 1m2f, good) in the spring but was gelded during subsequent 88-day break and will be favoured by the forecast rain here; revival possible.

12/1

7th

3

(8)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

Something Splendid

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Both wins have been over 1m2f on good to soft, with the most recent coming at Doncaster in September after the first past the post was disqualified for a banned substance; well beaten at Newbury on his return but this is a drop in grade.

9/1

9th

12

(1)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Newbury

Something Splendid

8st 4lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

2-13, his latest success coming off this mark at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) last September after the first past the post was disqualified for a banned substance; off seven months but has gone well fresh before; each-way possibilities.

25/1

9/1

Form: 1/82-5 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Dead-heated at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in November 2024 and he was runner-up over that C&D last February; showed he retains ability when fifth at Kempton (1m3f, AW) on his first start for 433 days last month and may come on for it, although this drop back in trip may not be ideal.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(1)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Star Time

9st 13lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Alan King

Dual winner (1m2f/1m4f; good to firm/AW); respectable fifth of ten here over 1m3f in May on his first start for 433 days but he was below his best at Nottingham (1m2f, good) in June; needs to bounce back on his first start since.

8/1

8th

9

(2)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

Star Time

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Alan King

Dead-heated at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in November 2024 and he was runner-up over that C&D last February; showed he retains ability when fifth at Kempton (1m3f, AW) on his first start for 433 days last month and may come on for it, although this drop back in trip may not be ideal.

9/1

Form: 615-38 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Dual winner, with the most recent success coming over 8.5f here in October (good to soft); solid reappearance at Wolverhampton in April but was well held here 25 days ago (trainer's rep said she would prefer an easier surface); steps up in trip and she's a contender if the ground is slower than good.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(6)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

Orangesandlemons

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Edward Bethell

Dual winner, with the most recent success coming over 8.5f here in October (good to soft); solid reappearance at Wolverhampton in April but was well held here 25 days ago (trainer's rep said she would prefer an easier surface); steps up in trip and she's a contender if the ground is slower than good.

7/2

8th

9

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:25 Nottingham

Orangesandlemons

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Edward Bethell

Added to her Southwell novice win when landing a C&D handicap (good to soft) in October; well held in final run last season but she reappeared with a fair third at Wolverhampton last month; this is a deeper race but she's not ruled out back at this track.

7/1

3rd

2

(3)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Orangesandlemons

9st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Consistent in maiden/novices on the AW at the start of her career (22221) and has since shown some good form in turf handicaps, including in headgear; off six months, but has gone well fresh before; considered.

11/1

20/1

Form: 878-48

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
0-8; placed in a maiden here last June but he's been well held in six starts since, five of which were handicaps; steps up in trip with better needed; others preferred.
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9th

1

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Give Me The Night

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Mark Rimell

0-11; has shown some ability and drops to this level for the first time, but he was beaten a very long way at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) in his latest outing; blinkers removed; best watched.

12/1

10th

7

(10)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Give Me The Night

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Mark Rimell

Ten-race maiden; creditable fifth of seven in first-time blinkers at Yarmouth last time (1m, good to firm); headgear retained; each-way chance.

10/1

5th

1

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:50 Yarmouth

Give Me The Night

10st 0lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Mark Rimell

Nine-race maiden; placed in a maiden at Nottingham (8.5f, good) last June but he's been well held in seven starts since; failed to beat a rival over 1m2f last time and blinkers are now tried.

7/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £68.20
Straight Forecast £63.81
Tricast £821.43
Trifecta £911.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kasgani

NEWMARKET:

A Major Payne

The Times:

Star Time

Daily Mail:

Abando

RP RATINGS:

Something Splendid

Daily Mirror:

No Knee Never

The Sun:

Caph Star

POSTDATA:

Kasgani

The Guardian:

Kasgani

D Express:

Kasgani

The Star:

Star Time

Telegraph:

A Major Payne

Daily Record:

A Major Payne