August 29 / 14.30 Newbury

14.30

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Play The BetVictor Predictor Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £4527.4
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Play The BetVictor Predictor Nursery Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 04255

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
0-5 and has finished merely fifth in his two nurseries; however, he's in top hands and perhaps he'll improve for having been gelded.
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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

2nd
10 (12)
Mitwaa

8/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 587

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Stayed on for encouraging fifth over 6f here (good) on debut last month; disappointing the next twice but this well-bred colt is with a leading trainer and may get back on track with a big performance on nursery debut.
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6th

5

(11)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Mitwaa

9st 8lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Roger Varian

Runner-up on nursery debut at Newbury (7f, good) in August and filled the same spot at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) last time behind one who has followed up off 4lb higher; runs off the same mark as last time and he's a major player on his AW debut.

11/2

2nd

3

(5)

15th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 5

16:55 Salisbury

Mitwaa

9st 8lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Roger Varian

Down the field in his first three starts (6f) but took a step forward when second of 12 in a 7f nursery at Newbury 17 days ago; that effort offered hope of better and a 3lb rise looks fair enough; this will be the quickest ground he's tackled but he's a strong contender.

9/4

2nd

10

(12)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Newbury

Mitwaa

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

prominent

8/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.90

Form: 394

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Well beaten the last twice but before those she kept on for third at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) on debut and she could be in the mix if tapping back into that initial promise on this first nursery start.
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9th

7

(7)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

She Wore No Jewels

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Clive Cox

Close third on nursery debut at Newbury (7f, good) in August and fair fourth at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) since; she was further behind Mitwaa at Salisbury compared to Newbury, but may still give a good account.

14/1

4th

6

(1)

15th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 5

16:55 Salisbury

She Wore No Jewels

9st 7lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

Promise behind a useful filly over C&D on her third start (made up some ground on an afternoon when prominent racers held sway); confirmed that promise when third of 12 at Newbury on last month's nursery debut and she's closely matched with Mitwaa on that run; key player.

11/4

3rd

11

(1)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Newbury

She Wore No Jewels

9st 0lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

in touch with leaders

20/1

10/1

Form: 6480

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Mixed form across his four runs and he's not obviously well treated for this nursery debut, but he showed potential for this trip when keeping on at Windsor (6f, good) two starts ago and is not ruled out; watch the market.
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8th

7

(7)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Faster Bee

9st 3lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Flopped over C&D 51 days ago when reportedly unsuited by being unable to dominate; he had earlier won twice over C&D this year and he's not impossibly treated; goes without cheekpieces this time.

10/1

9th

5

(10)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Faster Bee

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Took him a long time to get off the mark, but has utilised forcing tactics to good effect over C&D this year (1241); 5lb higher than for his latest success, though, and he doesn't have a great draw.

4/1

1st

4

(5)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Faster Bee

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Came good at the 26th attempt over C&D in February when making all; has ran well twice since over C&D when in the money and a danger to all if he can grab an early lead in returning cheekpieces.

9/4

Form: 7761

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Improved upon his first three runs (5f/6f, turf) when winning at Kempton (1m, AW) a fortnight ago on nursery debut and first run since being gelded; could still have more to offer and he's a likely player up 5lb.
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2nd

5

(6)

13th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

American Tale

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Brian Meehan

raced wide and prominent, led going easily over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on

7/2

3rd

1

(4)

9th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

American Tale

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Brian Meehan

towards rear but in touch with leaders, raced wide over 2f out

3/1

5th

9

(4)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Newbury

American Tale

9st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Brian Meehan

prominent

5/1

Form: 221 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on first two starts (7f, good to soft) before narrow win at Brighton (7f, good to firm); has hung in his races and could be the type to benefit from first-time cheekpieces; one to consider on nursery debut.
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8th

9

(7)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Loaded Quiver

9st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: John C McConnell

Ran a bit better over C&D last month but still only midfield and was beaten about 6l; more needed.

14/1

8

(6)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Loaded Quiver

9st 5lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Has been poor in three starts for this yard lately and not easy to fancy at present.

33/1

13th

1

(6)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Loaded Quiver

10st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Useful enough 2yo form in Britain but very lightly raced in recent years, soundly beaten both runs for current yard this summer; drops in grade but remains opposable.

16/1

14/1

Form: 6365

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has shown promise (including here) and good to soft ground may not have suited at York last time; however, he needs to raise his game if he's to win off his nursery debut mark.
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9th

8

(2)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Overlooked

10st 7lb

J: Miss Hannah Dring

T: Harriet Bethell

Longstanding maiden but he's in a consistent vein of form and went down by only half a length in first-time blinkers over C&D most recently; in the mix, with the blinds retained.

4/1

2nd

1

(8)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Overlooked

9st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Harriet Bethell

20-race maiden but hasn't been far away on last two starts, latest when hemmed in against the far rail when fourth of nine at Musselburgh (1m, good) 13 days ago; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims at least.

7/2

8th
7 (11)
Knicks

8/1

Form: 362

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has displayed promise on the first (5f, good to firm) and third (5.5f, soft) of his three starts; represents powerful 2yo trainer and he's an interesting contender now up in trip on nursery debut.
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2nd

13

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Knicks

9st 1lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Michael & David Easterby

Went close in a C&D handicap last July when rated 8lb higher; he has run some fair races in defeat this summer and shouldn't be too far away.

5/1

4th

5

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:30 Pontefract

Knicks

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Latest effort suggests he remains in form; still on a long losing sequence but looked an unlucky third, having been forced to switch, over C&D on penultimate start; possibilities off same mark.

5/1

6th

4

(11)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Knicks

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Winless since May 2024 but he took a step back in the right direction with a close third of seven in 5f Pontefract handicap eight days ago; very much one to consider off a reduced mark.

7/2

Form: 705015

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won four-runner nursery at Sandown (5f, heavy) two starts ago but 4l fifth of five here (6f, good to soft) subsequently and she's untested at today's trip; may be vulnerable against less exposed rivals.
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7th

7

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

Land Of Magic

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Gradually back to form this term, most recently prevailing at Goodwood (6f, good to soft); has never won above Class 5 but she remains favourably treated, having defied current mark last term (over 7f).

4/1

1st

8

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Goodwood

Land Of Magic

9st 7lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Strike-rate of 4-35; best run for a while when a front-running second at Lingfield (7f, good) and dropping back to 6f won't hinder, nor the slower ground; could have done with a higher draw ideally but should run well.

13/2

2nd

8

(5)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Lingfield

Land Of Magic

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Out of the frame in her last ten starts, but is 4lb lower than when making all over C&D this time last year; by no means written off.

11/1

Form: 047

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has displayed ability over 7f at Yarmouth the last twice and this brother to connections' talented 7f/1m winner Ropey Guest could continue to progress now in nurseries; not discounted for in-form yard.
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10th

7

(10)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Leicester

Anonymous Guest

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

Yet to get his head in front but he arrives in decent nick in nurseries, third of seven at Yarmouth (7f) three weeks ago; he ought to be in the shake-up off a 4lb lower mark.

8/1

3rd

6

(4)

19th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:15 Yarmouth

Anonymous Guest

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: George Margarson

dwelt start, towards rear but in touch with leaders, outpaced 2f out, rallied final furlong, went third inside final 110yds

9/1

3rd

1

(2)

12th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Leicester

Anonymous Guest

9st 9lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: George Margarson

Whiff of promise in two Yarmouth runs last month but he was a remote tenth of 12 on his nursery debut at Newbury two weeks ago (7f, good); this is weaker but others might prove better treated.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 492

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Promising fourth at Lingfield (6f, AW) on debut and bounced back from lesser run at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft) with good second at Windsor (1m, good to firm); could continue to progress; respected on nursery debut.
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6th

1

(5)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

This Time Maybe

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

One of his two wins was over this C&D in August; hasn't run quite so well since; could bounce back.

5/1

4th

9

(9)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

This Time Maybe

9st 3lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

Two wins on AW this year, with first over C&D in April and latest at Lingfield (AW) last month; disappointing back at this track last time but he may have done too much too soon and he's capable of bouncing back; in the mix for in-form yard.

11/2

Form: 567

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Hasn't shown enough on his first three starts (6f/7f) to have compelling claims off his opening mark, but he has first-time headgear and William Buick; interesting to see how he goes in the betting.
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7th

3

(6)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Ihopeyoulike

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ismail Mohammed

Out of the frame in all seven starts including one attempt on the AW at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack); continues to slide down the weights, but still hard to warm to; no headgear today.

10/1

6th

5

(1)

24th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Lingfield

Ihopeyoulike

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Ismail Mohammed

Safely held in two 1m handicaps this season and has now been unplaced all six starts; raced too freely in first-tme visor last time; drops back in trip with blinkers tried today; others have much more obvious claims.

20/1

6th

6

(5)

4th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

16:30 Yarmouth

Ihopeyoulike

9st 8lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Ismail Mohammed

Fair comeback recently, having been gelded, and is now tried in a visor (pulled hard in cheekpieces last summer); is yet to get involved in a finish and it's possible he just started handicap life on an unrealistic mark.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £57.80
Straight Forecast £55.78
Tricast £1623.65
Trifecta £1660.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Loaded Quiver

TOPSPEED:

Knicks

Telegraph:

Overlooked

The Times:

This Time Maybe

NEWMARKET:

Mitwaa

The Sun:

Ihopeyoulike

The Star:

American Tale

Daily Mirror:

Knicks

D Express:

Overlooked

Daily Record:

This Time Maybe

RP RATINGS:

Loaded Quiver

POSTDATA:

Loaded Quiver

The Guardian:

Loaded Quiver

Daily Mail:

Loaded Quiver