October 26 / 16.30 Nottingham

16.30

Heavy

Racing TV Club Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4346.99
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Racing TV Club Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 4

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising fourth in novice event at Ascot (1m4f, good) where he was the sole newcomer in a seven-runner field; open to progress with the experience under his belt; bred to be suited by this longer distance; looks interesting.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13

29th Jan 2023

Soft

1m 7f 151y

14:07 Naas

Self Inflicted Sid

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: A J Martin

towards rear, ridden when some headway after 3 out, towards rear of midfield when fell 2 out

100/1

14

16th Jan 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

12:50 Punchestown

Self Inflicted Sid

11st 7lb

J: Peter Carberry

T: A J Martin

Well beaten on hurdles debut; had been useful on the Flat but probably one for handicaps down the line.

40/1

14th

10

27th Dec 2022

Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:05 Leopardstown

Self Inflicted Sid

11st 0lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: A J Martin

held up in rear

10/1

OUR TIP

15/8

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 19

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nicely bred gelding, by Nathaniel and the first foal of a Listed winner for his connections; got up in the final strides at Hamilton (1m4f, good to soft) on debut, shaping as if he'll relish this longer distance; highly tried in Ascot Group 3 since (never-dangerous last of nine, possibly flattered by useful RPR); whatever the merit of last time, he's still unexposed and commands respect back down in class.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

4

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 105y

13:18 Down Royal

Good Show

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

Won twice early in Flat career for Keith Dalgleish; missed all of 2024 and failed to recapture best form in five runs for Andrew Balding last year; big price on Irish/hurdling debut at Thurles; unlikely to feature.

50/1

9th

3

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 34y

14:17 Thurles

Good Show

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Won twice early in Flat career for Keith Dalgleish; missed all of 2024 and failed to recapture best form in five runs for Andrew Balding last year; rated 79 at season's end; others have stronger credentials.

20/1

5th

5

(2)

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:44 Nottingham

Good Show

9st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Long layoff before he stuck on from last into a respectable sixth in nine-runner handicap at Goodwood (2m, soft; 7lb lower today) this June; seemingly found 14.5f too short at Doncaster next time (not disgraced) but his 2m run at Ascot 12 days ago was pretty disappointing.

5/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 5-2235

Last run: 131 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden in Ireland for Donnacha O'Brien, showing a fairly useful level of form, including in two races won by smart Ballydoyle colts; creditable fifth to Waterville in 2m1f handicap at Limerick latest (wore cheekpieces); sold for 50,000gns and gelded since; wears visor on debut for new yard; major player on the figures.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

14

27th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Warwick

Artistic Choice

10st 12lb

J: A P Heskin

T: Michael Bell

Fairly useful Flat-racer who is 2-6 over hurdles; pulled up in soft-ground Newbury handicap 33 days ago but has claims if judged on his close second off today's mark there (2m, good) three weeks earlier.

10/1

12

25th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 2f 183y

Class 3

13:30 Newbury

Artistic Choice

10st 3lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Michael Bell

Juvenile hurdler who has performed well in 2m handicaps the last twice, winning at Huntingdon then close second here; Flat record suggests he'll stay this longer distance; possibilities off a low weight.

8/1

2nd

8

4th Mar 2023

Good

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

15:25 Newbury

Artistic Choice

10st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Michael Bell

Won the first and latest of his four races over hurdles, latterly on his handicap hurdle debut at Huntingdon (2m, good); raised 6lb but may well have more to offer.

7/2

Form: 5-

Last run: 364 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful in bumpers (Listed winner) and opened her hurdles account last November; absent since a defeat in February; only fifth in this race 12 months ago on sole Flat run (modest RPR) and again lacks recent match practice; may need this run, before a return to jumps.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(10)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:13 Nottingham

Coquelicot

10st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Anthony Honeyball

made virtually all, increased tempo over 4f out, pushed along 3f out, clear when ridden over 1f out, reduced lead but kept on inside final furlong, gamely

14/1

1st

4

(10)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:13 Nottingham

Coquelicot

10st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Anthony Honeyball

made virtually all, increased tempo over 4f out, pushed along 3f out, clear when ridden over 1f out, reduced lead but kept on inside final furlong, gamely

14/1

10th

4

22nd Mar 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 3

16:08 Newbury

Coquelicot

11st 13lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Made all in Listed mares' hurdle at Kempton (3m, good to soft) in November and was runner-up (beaten 12l) in another at Haydock the last time, which was a good run back at 2m3f (heavy); should give her running but others might be better in.

10/1

9/1

Form: 72-635

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who has something to find on this year's form (1m2f, AW/good); however, peak effort came at this venue (1m, soft; went close) last November; combination of new trip and return to Nottingham may have positive effect.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(4)

12th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Oblong Song

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

led, ridden and headed under 2f out, lost position and weakened inside final furlong

14/1

5th

10

(5)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Nottingham

Oblong Song

8st 13lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Roger Varian

raced freely, midfield, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

9/1

5th

4

(7)

10th Oct 2022

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Windsor

Oblong Song

9st 10lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened over 1f out

15/2

Form: 2-3253

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to finishing third in Pontefract maiden (1m4f, good to soft) this month, his first start since April; now 0-8 but has proved largely consistent and looks one of the main form contenders; steps up to 1m6f for first time.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(8)

30th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

14:10 Catterick

Aegis Power

10st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

swerved right start, prominent, reminder 5f out, weakened from 2f out

25/1

6th

6

(4)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 4f 8y

Class 5

17:10 Thirsk

Aegis Power

9st 8lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Tim Easterby

held up in last

16/1

7th

4

(5)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

18:10 Haydock

Aegis Power

11st 1lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Ex-Andrew Balding; ten-race maiden who was well beaten over 2m on Musselburgh reappearance (good); probably better at this shorter trip; well beaten only previous run on fast ground; cheekpieces now tried; place claims on best efforts.

7/1

14/1

Form: 34

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
From a good family; both starts over 1m4f, better effort when fourth at Ripon (good) latest; gives the impression he'll be suited by this longer trip and could well improve again; however, may find better opportunities in handicaps after this.
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7th

1

6th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Kempton

Big Cheese

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

prominent, struggling after 7th, weakened after 3 out, tailed off

20/1

7th

1

6th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Kempton

Big Cheese

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Stayed well on the Flat when with Ed Bethell, though plied his trade at an ordinary level; ended up tailed off on hurdling debut at Fakenham and he looks up against it.

20/1

5th

1

12th Apr 2024

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

14:00 Fakenham

Big Cheese

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Fair Flat handicapper for Ed Bethell, winning over 1m6f at Catterick in August when blinkered for the first time; no headgear and may eventually need further but an interesting newcomer.

4/1

50/1

Form: 7

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Successful over hurdles in Ireland; has trailed home last in both outings (Flat/hurdle) for new stable; something to prove on second attempt in this sphere.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

31st Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:53 Uttoxeter

Mythical Hero

11st 9lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Adam West

Faller over fences on final start in Ireland; holds poor claims on Flat/hurdles form for current yard and took a heavy tumble at Ludlow most recently; enough to prove.

50/1

8

20th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

12:15 Ludlow

Mythical Hero

11st 4lb

J: Miss Roisin Leech

T: Adam West

Successful over hurdles in Ireland but nothing positive to report so far in Britain and not sure about the addition of a tongue-tie making the world of difference.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Absent since her tame debut effort (weakened, finished last) in Worcester bumper 18 months ago; best watched on return to action.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(4)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Nottingham

Queen Of The Road

9st 6lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Adam West

always towards rear, tailed off from 4f out

50/1

Non-runners

Ideal Dream

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £9.00
Straight Forecast £6.92
Trifecta £36.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Good Show

Telegraph:

Aegis Power

TOPSPEED:

Artistic Choice

The Times:

Self Inflicted Sid

D Express:

Oblong Song

RP Ratings:

Good Show

Daily Mail:

Good Show

The Sun:

Good Show

The Star:

Good Show

Daily Mirror:

Aegis Power

Daily Record:

Aegis Power

POSTDATA:

Artistic Choice

The Guardian:

Artistic Choice