August 20 / 15.40 Southwell (AW)

15.40

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Vickers.Bet App Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Vickers.Bet App Nursery Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 97641 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Well backed and improved plenty on previous efforts when easily making a successful nursery debut at Windsor (6f, good) six days ago; 6lb penalty unlikely to stop her and although well held in two starts on Polytrack, her sire is 5-17 (29%) here since the Tapeta was laid.
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2nd

5

(2)

18th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

16:15 Nottingham

Another Gift

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ed Dunlop

Campaigned at 6f since handicapping, completing a hat-trick initially but beaten off this mark the last twice (ran creditably on penultimate start); this drop back in trip needs to eke out more from her.

6/1

4th

4

(2)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Pontefract

Another Gift

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

She has made giant strides since handicapping, winning three times in a lower grade before a creditable second at Yarmouth last week (Class 4, soft ground); clear of the third on that occasion so wouldn't be confident the handicapper has her measure just yet.

4/1

2nd

9

(4)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

15:20 Yarmouth

Another Gift

9st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Dunlop

Has won all three nurseries and was good value for her near 2l success at Windsor (6f, good to firm; also won on good) as she didn't get the clearest of passages; has another 7lb to deal with in what looks a stronger race and these softer conditions are a worry (based on past form and her action).

6/1

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 382744

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Best effort so far when chasing home a subsequent winner at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) in June; seemed to find 5f too sharp at Wolverhampton earlier this month and 7f too far at Thirsk last time, so the return to this trip may suit; cheekpieces given a go; stable also runs Mist Of Lir.
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1st

2

(2)

24th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:25 Catterick

Fly Pass

9st 8lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Amy Murphy

Reliable sort who went without her usual headgear after three months off when a solid fourth of eight in 7f Yarmouth handicap 11 days ago; she merits serious consideration with her usual blinkers back on.

5/1

1st

2

(2)

24th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:25 Catterick

Fly Pass

9st 8lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Amy Murphy

Reliable sort who went without her usual headgear after three months off when a solid fourth of eight in 7f Yarmouth handicap 11 days ago; she merits serious consideration with her usual blinkers back on.

5/1

4th

5

(1)

13th Apr 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

18:30 Yarmouth

Fly Pass

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Amy Murphy

midfield

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 7376

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Third of nine at Haydock (6f, good to firm) on her second start in June didn't amount to much given how far she finished behind the winner, and twice well held since, including on nursery debut at Musselburgh (5f, good) 16 days ago; more needed; stable also runs Lyndsanda.
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3rd

6

(2)

20th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Out Of Line

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

Third of nine at Haydock (6f, good to firm) on her second start in June didn't amount to much given how far she finished behind the winner, and twice well held since, including on nursery debut at Musselburgh (5f, good) 16 days ago; more needed; stable also runs Lyndsanda.

8/1

6th

7

(7)

4th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

18:45 Musselburgh

Out Of Line

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

Beaten 7l or more in maiden/novice events, most recently when seventh of eight at York (6f, good) last month; in good hands and still early days but she needs significant improvement back in trip on her nursery debut; stablemate of Bazball.

8/1

14/1

Form: 985747

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
A small amount of ability as when fourth of ten at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last month, but didn't back it up at Bath (5f, good to soft) 11 days ago; cheekpieces return, but others are more solid.
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6th

9

(6)

30th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:57 Chelmsford (AW)

Mist Of Lir

8st 13lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Amy Murphy

12-race maiden; has shown more than enough ability to suggest he can win a race off his basement but his last two runs were below par and he needs to up his game.

8/1

8th

11

(8)

18th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:52 Kempton (AW)

Mist Of Lir

8st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Amy Murphy

In the frame on three occasions on turf/Tapeta, but now 0-11 and vulnerable to less exposed rivals.

14/1

5th

6

(6)

11th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

Mist Of Lir

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Amy Murphy

Ten-race maiden but he ran well for a long way at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) last time and was beaten only 2l; this drop back in trip looks a good move and he could make a bold bid back on turf; reapplied blinkers replace cheekpieces.

100/30

Form: 6568

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Some promise when fifth of seven at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) last month, but twice well held since including on nursery debut at Musselburgh (5f, good) last time; may appreciate the extra furlong on breeding, but needs to improve.
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7th

10

(11)

18th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Leicester

Mehigburn

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John Butler

0-13 but has been placed in similar contests over 6f at Yarmouth the last twice (good to firm/soft); each-way claims again.

11/2

3rd

9

(8)

28th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:10 Yarmouth

Mehigburn

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: John Butler

Regressed for his previous yard but did much better back from five months off over C&D (soft) a fortnight ago; his profile would suggest he's no certainty to build on that on different ground however.

7/2

2nd

10

(3)

13th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:40 Yarmouth

Mehigburn

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John Butler

in rear

10/1

14/1

Form: 7504

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Little in her first three starts, but improved on nursery debut when fourth of seven at Bath (5f, good to soft) last month; shaped then as though an extra furlong would suit (backed up by her pedigree) and the form has been boosted by the subsequent wins of the first and second; interesting.
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5th

8

(3)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Lyndsanda

8st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

Below expectations in the spring and hasn't gone on at all; a first-time visor replaces cheekpieces back from seven weeks off.

20/1

7th

12

(7)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lyndsanda

8st 8lb

J: Richard Oliver

T: K R Burke

Five-race maiden; no improvement on bare figures in two nurseries (turf/AW), though shapes as if a bigger effort may be forthcoming; in good hands; not without hope.

10/1

6th

11

(3)

20th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Lyndsanda

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: K R Burke

Little in her first three starts, but improved on nursery debut when fourth of seven at Bath (5f, good to soft) last month; shaped then as though an extra furlong would suit (backed up by her pedigree) and the form has been boosted by the subsequent wins of the first and second; interesting.

14/1

12/1

Form: 0759

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
A little encouragement when fifth of ten at Thirsk (6f, good to firm; 100-1) on his third start, but failed to beat a rival on nursery debut at Nottingham (6f, soft) last time; best watched unless market suggests otherwise.
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7th

8

(5)

20th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Ocean Sound

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: John Butler

A little encouragement when fifth of ten at Thirsk (6f, good to firm; 100-1) on his third start, but failed to beat a rival on nursery debut at Nottingham (6f, soft) last time; best watched unless market suggests otherwise.

12/1

9th

6

(3)

18th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

18:55 Nottingham

Ocean Sound

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

The best of his three runs in maiden/novice company came when fifth of ten at Thirsk 13 days ago (6f, good to firm); slower ground needs to spark something extra now handicapping.

8/1

5th

4

(10)

5th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Thirsk

Ocean Sound

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

in rear towards near side

33/1

6/1

Form: 487

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Nothing to get excited about in three starts over 5f on turf/Tapeta; needs the switch to a nursery and extra furlong to bring about improvement.
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9th

9

(8)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

16:00 Leicester

Budding Poet

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Owen Burrows

Not discredited when fifth in 1m Redcar nursery 20 days ago; he's no forlorn hope in his bid for a breakthrough success; wears first-time cheekpieces.

6/1

5th

7

(4)

27th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:40 Redcar

Budding Poet

8st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Owen Burrows

Unplaced all five starts but the bare form of this month's sixth at Bath (1m, good) can be upgraded, given he was denied a clear run inside the final furlong and coasted home; still unexposed as a miler and has the services of Hollie Doyle here; considered.

9/2

6th

8

(5)

13th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Bath

Budding Poet

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Owen Burrows

prominent

8/1

Form: 869

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in three starts over this trip on turf last month, though was only beaten just over 3l at Lingfield on the second occasion; dam's side of pedigree suggests she may need further, but still worth a market check on nursery/AW debut.
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11th

3

(2)

16th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:47 Lingfield (AW)

Tentatively

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Jamie Osborne

Peak effort came in a fillies' novice event here on turf in July; well beaten in three subsequent starts, the last two in nurseries; likely to need further assistance from the handicapper.

25/1

7th

4

(4)

8th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Kempton (AW)

Tentatively

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Jamie Osborne

Showed some promise at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) on her second start but she struggled in both subsequent runs including on her nursery debut at Southwell last month; this step up in trip looks a good move on pedigree but she needs to leave her latest form a long way behind.

20/1

9th

3

(8)

20th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Tentatively

9st 10lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Jamie Osborne

Out of the frame in three starts over this trip on turf last month, though was only beaten just over 3l at Lingfield on the second occasion; dam's side of pedigree suggests she may need further, but still worth a market check on nursery/AW debut.

20/1

33/1

Form: 400

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
A little promise when fourth of five on his Carlisle debut (5f, good to firm) in May, but nothing in two starts since (gelded before latest outing); blinkers given a go and improvement required now up a furlong on nursery/AW debut.
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10th

12

(1)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rock Lodge

8st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Phillip Makin

Failed to match the form of two previous starts (over 5f) returned to AW over this C&D last time (long way behind Miss Rainbow); first-time visor needs to have a significant effect.

20/1

8th

9

(9)

2nd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rock Lodge

8st 11lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Phillip Makin

Has missed the break and pulled hard more than once, and will need to be more amenable back up from 5f; otherwise he looks the main threat to Tropical Air on either of his last two efforts.

8/1

Non-runners

Charlie Mason

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Payout
Exacta £8.80
Straight Forecast £9.54
Tricast £69.88
Trifecta £49.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Another Gift

The Times:

Charlie Mason

The Sun:

Mehigburn

POSTDATA:

Tentatively

D Express:

Charlie Mason

RP RATINGS:

Another Gift

NEWMARKET:

Another Gift

Telegraph:

Another Gift

Daily Mirror:

Another Gift

The Star:

Another Gift

Daily Record:

Another Gift