July 28 / 18.27 Newmarket (July)

18.27

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Visit racingtv.com Nursery Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Nursery Series)

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 306

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Promising close third at Windsor (5f, good to soft; finished well) on debut; disappointing in a couple of 6f events since but may turn things around now handicapping with headgear applied; not dismissed.
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3rd

2

(3)

29th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Haydock

Say Hello

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Last five runs over 6f; initially did well in blinkers when an emphatic winner at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) and posted the same RPR when runner-up there next time on soft; never travelled when disappointing at Goodwood but could be dangerous if reacting positively to another change of headgear.

11/2

0

1

(5)

5th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:45 Goodwood

Say Hello

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Promise on debut; fitted with blinkers for her nursery debut at Newmarket in July and strode clear of her rivals to win emphatically (6f, good to soft); similar form when second of six off a 13lb higher mark back at Newmarket last month (form solid); another 2lb higher today but likely to make another bold bid.

3/1

2nd

2

(1)

5th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Newmarket (July)

Say Hello

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

First-time blinkers triggered easily a career best when winning a C&D nursery by nearly 5l last week, having led from 3f out (soft); this 13lb higher mark asks a question of her but could be up to it.

4/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 532

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced filly; good second in Chepstow maiden (6f, good to soft) most recently and that effort sets her up promisingly for a crack at nurseries; looks nicely weighted and warrants respect.
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8th

1

(8)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

14:00 Yarmouth

She Is A Keeper

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Gay Kelleway

Ex-Hannon horse; won an AW 6f nursery last season when in first-time blinkers on debut for this yard but it's been poor stuff since returning from a break, in handicaps and a claimer.

20/1

5th

8

(2)

28th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Leicester

She Is A Keeper

8st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Gay Kelleway

in touch with leaders on far side of group

3/1

9/2

  • Place: £0.90

Form: 524

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced gelding; creditable fourth at Windsor (5f, good to firm) most recently and that form has substance; possibly not crying out for return to 6f but has a fighting chance if he lasts home.
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9th

8

(9)

4th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:32 Bath

Johnny Johnson

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Rod Millman

in touch with leaders on outer

12/1

6th

4

(6)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:05 Chepstow

Johnny Johnson

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

in touch with leaders

4/1

5

(2)

6th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Ffos Las

Johnny Johnson

9st 5lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Rod Millman

Ran okay at Salisbury last time (6f handicap) but that was off a modest mark and he's now 0-12; faces no easy task at these weights.

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £0.90

Form: 541 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Gamely made all in Chelmsford maiden (6f, AW) last month on debut for new stable, building on her Irish efforts; latest performance makes her the only previous winner in this field; open to further progress.
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3

(7)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Guns And Flowers

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Laura Mongan

Sole win from 15 starts came in a 6f maiden at Chelmsford when trained by Alice Haynes in 2023; beaten 18l when last of six here last time (1m); down into a classified race but with enough to prove.

25/1

Form: 0425

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Steady progress in his 6f races; not disgraced over 7f at Leicester (handicap debut) last week; interesting back down in trip with cheekpieces fitted, as he gives the impression headgear will suit.
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1st

8

(8)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Newbury

Art Historian

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

in touch with leaders

10/1

5th

4

(1)

28th Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Newmarket (July)

Art Historian

9st 10lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Steady progress in his 6f races; not disgraced over 7f at Leicester (handicap debut) last week; interesting back down in trip with cheekpieces fitted, as he gives the impression headgear will suit.

7/1

5th

5

(4)

20th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Leicester

Art Historian

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Havana Grey colt who wasn't seen to best effect when second over 6f at Chepstow (good to firm) last time, keeping on after having to switch into the clear; shapes as if he'll stay 7f; going the right way and respected on nursery debut for leading stable.

5/2

12/1

Form: 645

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Still needs to prove he can finish off a race strongly; however, has ability and ties in with Art Historian on penultimate effort; may be capable of finishing with greater purpose now qualified for nurseries.
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4th

1

(6)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Mart

11st 2lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Dylan Cunha

Multiple winner and there have been some good efforts in his losing run of 16, though not of late; others appeal more.

7/1

5th

5

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Lingfield (AW)

Mart

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dylan Cunha

Gained two of his seven wins over this C&D; below form lately but endured a wide trip when last in action and is now 3lb lower than when a close second over C&D in January.

8/1

7th

7

(12)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:52 Lingfield (AW)

Mart

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Dylan Cunha

Two wins and several near-misses to his name over C&D; had plenty of chances off a sliding mark of late and will need the breaks if dropped in as anticipated from the outside stall.

16/1

Form: 423

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has made the frame in three races over 5f on good/firmer, while shaping as if further will prove ideal; out of a 6f winner for her owners and looks interesting upped to this distance on handicap debut.
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11th

10

(7)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newmarket (July)

Kitty Bennet

9st 2lb

J: Suraj Narredu

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Showed a bit for Ed Walker but well beaten on sole run for next yard and now kicks off for another after nearly 12 months off.

40/1

9th

10

(10)

30th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

14:25 Sandown

Kitty Bennet

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: John E Long

Failed to progress for Ed Walker as a 2yo; sold for 1,000gns in February; not easily recommended back from 220 days off.

40/1

9

(4)

23rd Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Kitty Bennet

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Yet to match her novice form in two handicaps, never really competitive over 5f here last month; down in grade this time but there are risks.

25/1

20/1

Form: 66368

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; outran his 125-1 odds in 6f novice event on the other course here in May; has failed to back up that form in two subsequent runs, however; something to prove and isn't solid.
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3rd

5

(6)

14th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chelmsford (AW)

States

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Richard Hughes

Inconsistent maiden who finished second in Wolverhampton seller (6f, AW) most recently, taking record to 0-9; not exactly a solid contender back at handicap level.

7/1

2nd

5

(4)

23rd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

States

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

held up in rear but in touch with leaders, smooth headway and went third 2f out, went second over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no match for winner

8/1

6th

2

(1)

6th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

States

9st 11lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Hughes

in touch with leaders

4/1

Form: 334

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Reasonably consistent thus far having produced form figures of 334 in sprint races on AW/soft, most recently fourth at Chester; may be capable of progress now switched to handicap level; solid claims.
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11th

2

(6)

21st Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:00 Catterick

Lightning Point

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: James Tate

took keen hold, led narrowly, headed after 2f

3/1

4th

4

(4)

8th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Lightning Point

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: James Tate

pressed leader

5/1

9th

3

(8)

28th Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Newmarket (July)

Lightning Point

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: James Tate

Reasonably consistent thus far having produced form figures of 334 in sprint races on AW/soft, most recently fourth at Chester; may be capable of progress now switched to handicap level; solid claims.

7/1

Form: 3072

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to his good second at Pontefract (6f, good; nursery debut; cheekpieces fitted) last time, faring clear best of those who raced prominently; that form has received a couple of boosts since; solid chance off just 2lb higher.
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6th

5

(6)

15th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Kempton (AW)

Dan Dee Prince

11st 0lb

J: Miss Jodie Wingrove

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Well treated on form as recent as last May and it's possible the visor and drop back to 6f will suit this headstrong sort; however, he's finished down the field on his last four starts and his claims aren't compelling.

20/1

6th

5

(6)

15th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Kempton (AW)

Dan Dee Prince

11st 0lb

J: Miss Jodie Wingrove

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

led, headed over 1f out, no extra final 110yds, eased final strides

20/1

7th

4

(6)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dan Dee Prince

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

took keen hold, disputed lead

33/1

14/1

Form: 385

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish colt who recorded a modest RPR in 5f AW novice event on debut for new yard; best effort remains on debut; not especially solid but this switch to handicap level may have positive effect.
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7th

9

(2)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Jungle Dance

8st 11lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Well handicapped on old form but he's not won since February 2024 and has been out of sorts in his last three runs; has something to prove after another break and others are preferred.

16/1

2

(1)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jungle Dance

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: J R Jenkins

C&D winner early last year who was having his second start for this yard when second of ten back here a fortnight ago; down another 1lb and a player if stepping forward again.

3/1

2nd

2

(1)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jungle Dance

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: J R Jenkins

Two wins for John Butler early last year including an emphatic success over C&D, but has failed to beat a rival in his last two starts including on stable debut after 493 days off at Windsor (5f, good to firm; first-time visor) last month; best watched.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £51.40
Straight Forecast £38.77
Tricast £82.81
Trifecta £96.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

She Is A Keeper

SPOTLIGHT:

Dan Dee Prince

Daily Mirror:

Kitty Bennet

The Times:

Lightning Point

NEWMARKET:

Guns And Flowers

D Express:

Johnny Johnson

The Sun:

Kitty Bennet

Telegraph:

Lightning Point

Daily Mail:

She Is A Keeper

Daily Record:

She Is A Keeper

POSTDATA:

Dan Dee Prince

The Guardian:

Dan Dee Prince

The Star:

Guns And Flowers