July 18 / 20.30 Nottingham

20.30

Soft

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 18y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.20
  • Place: £1.70

Form: -62115 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Two 6f turf wins this spring (soft and good to firm); came up short in his hat-trick bid at Lingfield last month but he took a circuitous route and still looked in form; not ruled out.
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11th

7

(6)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Big Bard

9st 7lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Consistency not his strong suit, but he is 2-5 over C&D and latest heavy defeat excusable on account of his wide draw; capable if on a going day.

33/1

9th

4

(11)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:07 Kempton (AW)

Big Bard

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Nine-time winner who got back on track with a narrow success over C&D (17-2) in January; drawn out wide this time but he's only 2lb higher than for that last run and could be a major force again.

4/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 277243 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
1-32 strike-rate but he retains ability and was second over C&D in May off this mark; two more good runs have followed but the suspicion remains that there will be something stronger in the field.
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4th

3

(9)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:08 Nottingham

Enderman

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Poor strike-rate but one of his two successes came over C&D; creditable effort in a Ripon handicap (6f, good to soft) two weeks ago and a 2lb drop makes him eligible for this grade for the first time; looks highly likely to run a big race.

9/2

5

(10)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Enderman

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Infrequent winner but he was third in this race in 2022 on his only other Ripon appearance; not found his best form in two runs this spring but he's on a dangerous mark and a change of headgear could help (has won in visor).

10/1

5

(10)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Enderman

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Infrequent winner but he was third in this race in 2022 on his only other Ripon appearance; not found his best form in two runs this spring but he's on a dangerous mark and a change of headgear could help (has won in visor).

10/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 0-4821 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Started out in bumpers but this looks his trip on the Flat, finding plenty when getting off the mark over C&D last month (good to firm); 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run but soft ground would be an imponderable.
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2nd

8

(5)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Bayraat

10st 8lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Tom Tate

Only a length away over C&D on his return from 222 days away but no certainty to follow one good run with another, and he finds winning difficult (1-31).

13/2

2nd

6

(6)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:50 Redcar

Bayraat

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Tom Tate

Getting on for three years since his sole success (6f, good to firm); thrown in on last year's best form and he has run well fresh in the past; not discounted now dropping into a 0-55.

7/1

5th

8

(2)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Bayraat

9st 1lb

J: John Fahy

T: Tom Tate

Veteran who arrives with form-figures of 78800; however, he has had excuses for several of those defeats and now runs off a career-low mark, so he's not entirely without hope.

16/1

Form: 6-7422

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden but she has finished second on her last two starts, more recently her turf debut at Brighton (6f, good to firm); should have more to come but the slower ground is an unknown quantity.
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6

(8)

11th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:45 Yarmouth

Rhythmic Acclaim

9st 6lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Philip McBride

Three wins last year, two of them over C&D, and she has run some good races in defeat in 2025, including C&D; saw no daylight when a close fifth here 13 days ago and that was a Class 4; good chance back into Class 6.

11/4

7

(7)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:45 Yarmouth

Rhythmic Acclaim

8st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Philip McBride

Dual 6f course winner; runner-up here (6f, good) and at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last month but below her best when favourite and only sixth of eight at this track (7f, good to firm; Dark Side Thunder third) 15 days ago; possibilities if that can be forgiven.

15/2

7

(7)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:45 Yarmouth

Rhythmic Acclaim

8st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Philip McBride

Dual 6f course winner; runner-up here (6f, good) and at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last month but below her best when favourite and only sixth of eight at this track (7f, good to firm; Dark Side Thunder third) 15 days ago; possibilities if that can be forgiven.

15/2

Form: 977430 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has run well on soft but most of his best turf form has been on a quicker surface; has not hit top gear in two runs this summer back from a break; others look more tempting options.
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9th

8

(6)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mostallim

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Michael Appleby

C&D winner in 2022; ran away with a 6f Chelmsford race in July off just 2lb lower, which stands out this season but he has place claims on other 2023 evidence nevertheless.

7/1

3rd

1

(7)

14th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Mostallim

9st 11lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Ran away with a C&D handicap in July off just 3lb lower; two good efforts on Tapeta in successive days in early August; below par here last time but he can't be discounted.

6/1

6th

6

(10)

24th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Mostallim

9st 6lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Michael Appleby

midfield

7/2

Form: -65061 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Slow start for this yard but he had dropped in the weights and benefited from a drop to 6f when readily seeing off his 11 rivals at Thirsk 13 days ago; 5lb rise fair and he's a key player; promise on good to soft, unraced on slower.
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10th

3

(7)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:57 Bellewstown

Dandys Derriere

9st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: D Broad

Four-time winner hasn't scored since winning at Wolverhampton for his former yard in December 2023; failed to beat a rival on debut for this stable at Dundalk in April; can only be watched for now.

20/1

8th

6

(3)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Dandys Derriere

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: D Broad

Four wins in the UK with three on AW but well beaten both Irish starts at this track and not easy to fancy; new yard.

33/1

8th

6

(3)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Dandys Derriere

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: D Broad

Four wins in the UK with three on AW but well beaten both Irish starts at this track and not easy to fancy; new yard.

33/1

4/1

Form: 34-685

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Didn't last long with Godolphin but ran right up to his best on his stable debut at Doncaster 18 days ago (6f, good), beaten 1l into fifth despite seeing little daylight in the closing stages; promise on soft and highly likely he's well handicapped; major player.
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4th

5

(4)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Higher Law

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Kevin Frost

Longstanding, regressive maiden who can pull hard and is being given a rare try without headgear; has been turned over at 11-2 or shorter seven times already this year and will need to improve on recent efforts.

10/1

9th

16

(16)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Thirsk

Higher Law

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Kevin Frost

25-race maiden but regularly placed on AW this year; promise on turf at Doncaster last summer (6f, good); each-way shout once more.

12/1

9th

16

(16)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Thirsk

Higher Law

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Kevin Frost

raced near side

12/1

Form: 25-620 D

Last run: 116 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
0-14 on turf as opposed to 4-18 on AW; ran well on good ground at Hamilton last summer; absent since a modest effort at Newcastle 116 days ago.
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14th

10

(2)

5th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Ripon

Marwari

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

His four wins have all come on Tapeta and he's run poorly in two starts back this summer (said to have never travelled when tailed off latterly); One For The Ladies looks his yard's best chance.

33/1

11th

4

(4)

20th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Marwari

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael & David Easterby

All four wins have been on the AW, one over C&D; below par last twice, notably when tailed off after a break at Nottingham last time; bit to prove.

14/1

8th

6

(1)

18th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

20:30 Nottingham

Marwari

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

dwelt start, raced in last, weakened quickly under 2f out

14/1

Form: 35-678

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Ran well on his first two 2yo starts (6f, good); struggled in three handicaps this year but he's dropped 10lb in the weights and this first taste of Class 6 company might pique his interest.
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6th

9

(1)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:10 Redcar

Brother Sebastian

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tim Easterby

2yo promise but he's been struggling badly in handicaps this year; dropped 19lb as a consequence but the fitting of cheekpieces isn't enough to tempt today; one of three runners for the yard.

25/1

13th

4

(12)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:10 Pontefract

Brother Sebastian

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

This is more suitable than the Class 2 handicap he contested on Tuesday but he's still not easily recommended on 2023 evidence.

14/1

9th

13

(13)

26th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 2

15:50 Nottingham

Brother Sebastian

8st 2lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Tim Easterby

dwelt start and stumbled start, took keen hold, always behind

33/1

Non-runners

Brother Sebastian

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £18.40
Straight Forecast £17.14
Tricast £67.32
Trifecta £77.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Higher Law

Telegraph:

Big Bard

The Guardian:

Dandys Derriere

POSTDATA:

Enderman

NEWMARKET:

Rhythmic Acclaim

The Sun:

Bayraat

RP RATINGS:

Higher Law

The Times:

Higher Law

D Express:

Big Bard

The Star:

Big Bard

Daily Record:

Enderman

Daily Mail:

Dandys Derriere

Daily Mirror:

Dandys Derriere