September 23 / 15.10 York

15.10

Good To Soft

Happy 60th Birthday Angela Clark Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 6 runners
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Happy 60th Birthday Angela Clark Nursery Handicap

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 105516 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Handy sort who has won twice at Chester, a 6f maiden (good) in May and a 7f novice (good to soft) this month; may have been racing on the wrong side and found the ground too testing when sixth of seven in a Doncaster nursery (7f, soft) nine days ago; respected provided the ground doesn't deteriorate further and if allowed his own way.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(4)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:10 York

Politico

8st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Johnston

made all

5/1

6th

5

(2)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

17:20 Doncaster

Politico

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Johnston

towards far side, prominent

7/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 223419 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Had shown ability in modest company prior to making it sixth-time lucky in a Carlisle nursery (7f, good) last month, but well held at Southwell (7f, AW) ten days ago; may not have taken to the surface there, but he looks vulnerable to an improver from 1lb out of the weights.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Up The Jazz

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Placed twice since dropped back to 1m last month, more recently when very close third (just behind The Sweet Escape) at Leicester (1m, good to firm) nine days ago; competes off same mark here; big player if new cheekpieces have any positive effect.

5/1

3rd

1

(10)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Up The Jazz

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Without a win since 2024 but he got right back on track when second of ten in 1m Ripon handicap two weeks ago; up 2lb but well in the mix.

5/1

2nd

9

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ripon

Up The Jazz

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Last turf win was here (1m2f, good to soft; from 6lb higher) in June 2024; fair third at Wolverhampton (8.5f; 10-1) on penultimate start but took a backward step at Doncaster (1m2f) subsequently; easing mark isn't enough to tempt.

8/1

OUR TIP

4/1

Form: 335

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability in each of his first three starts in maiden/novice company over 6f on good ground, on each occasion staying on well at the end while his pedigree also strongly suggests he will be suited by the extra furlong on nursery debut; high on the list for his in-form yard.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(8)

15th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Classy Boy

9st 8lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: K R Burke

Won twice this year, over 7.5f at Beverley (soft) and 1m at Carlisle (good); heavy defeats the last twice but he has his sights lowered here with cheekpieces added.

5/1

6th

4

(4)

13th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

17:40 Chester

Classy Boy

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

raced wide, prominent, cajoled along 4f out, lost ground quickly 2f out, soon weakened and lost touch

10/1

9th

11

(10)

13th Aug 2024

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

19:00 Hamilton

Classy Boy

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Two front-running wins this year (7.4f/1m, soft/good) and close third here (8.3f, good to soft) two starts ago; not quite at his best at Redcar most recently but he lost a shoe and remains of interest.

12/1

Form: 560

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in three starts, but not without ability as when beaten less than 7l in the Convivial Maiden over C&D (good to firm; 80-1) last time; improvement possible now switched to a nursery, but it will be needed from 1lb out of the handicap.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

(3)

19th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Ripon

Bulmer Bank

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

13-race maiden; on a dangerous mark on last year's best but it's been tougher going this year and the drop to 6f/fitting of a visor didn't have the desired effect last time.

14/1

6

(11)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Thirsk

Bulmer Bank

9st 5lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Michael & David Easterby

12-race maiden; in good form last summer but he failed to fire at Catterick last August and he hasn't threatened in two 1m handicaps this year; dangerous mark if the drop in trip and fitting of a visor perks him up; stable also run Canon's House.

16/1

9th

13

(1)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:30 Thirsk

Bulmer Bank

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael & David Easterby

towards rear, headway inside final furlong, no telling impression

14/1

Form: 251 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
May have found the ground too testing at Sandown (7f, heavy) on his second start having made such a promising debut over the same C&D (good to soft), but back on track when beating 15 rivals at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last time; still looked green there, so a major player on nursery debut provided the ground doesn't get any slower.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(3)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:10 York

Emperors Star

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Appleby

towards rear

5/4

1st

7

(3)

31st Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Emperors Star

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Promising second of ten at Newmarket on last month's debut (7f, good to soft; winner useful); beaten at odds-on at Sandown four weeks ago but he may have found the heavy ground too demanding; big chance if reproducing his debut effort.

13/8

10/1

Form: 607

Last run: 57 days

W: 8st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Showed promise when sixth of ten on his Carlisle debut (6f, good to firm) in July (going changed to good to soft immediately after the race), but didn't build on it in two further starts that month, the second over this C&D (good to soft); may improve now handicapping, but others appeal more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(8)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Alfie Boy

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won at Beverley (8.5f, good) and Chester (1m, good to firm) in the spring, but hasn't run as well since, including at Chester on Friday (favourite but slowly away); has won on soft ground; not out of it.

5/1

6

(1)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

16:00 Chester

Alfie Boy

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Made all (around 1m) at Beverley and Ayr in the spring but he went too freely when sixth of 13 in 1m Ripon handicap nine days ago; well drawn here so not discounted now reverted in trip.

9/1

6th

7

(5)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:22 Ripon

Alfie Boy

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Made all to win at Beverley (8.5f, good) in April and Ayr (1m, good to firm) in May but he raced too enthusiastically when back at Beverley 22 days ago and faded; holds claims if bouncing back; stablemate of Poet's Dawn.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £30.10
Straight Forecast £29.45
Trifecta £87.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Classy Boy

NEWMARKET:

Emperor's Star

TOPSPEED:

Politico

RP RATINGS:

Bulmer Bank

The Guardian:

Bulmer Bank

Telegraph:

Classy Boy

Daily Mail:

Classy Boy

The Sun:

Classy Boy

D Express:

Emperor's Star

Daily Mirror:

Emperor's Star

Daily Record:

Emperor's Star

POSTDATA:

Politico

The Times:

Politico

The Star:

Politico