October 25 / 17.20 Newmarket

17.20

Soft

Racing Welfare Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Racing Welfare Nursery Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 762195

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in Ffos Las nursery (6f, good to soft) in early September; couple of defeats since, below par both times, leave him looking more exposed than many of these rivals.
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7th

7

(8)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Kempton (AW)

The Smiling Wolf

9st 4lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: John Butler

Drawn a blank since his Ffos Las nursery win (6f) in September 2023; big prices and well beaten in four runs for John Butler but he ran better than the distance beaten at Lingfield 17 days ago (forced a strong pace and weakened quickly in the final furlong); tumbling down the weights and he needs a close look in the betting now back sprinting.

12/1

7th

7

(8)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Kempton (AW)

The Smiling Wolf

9st 4lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: John Butler

Drawn a blank since his Ffos Las nursery win (6f) in September 2023; big prices and well beaten in four runs for John Butler but he ran better than the distance beaten at Lingfield 17 days ago (forced a strong pace and weakened quickly in the final furlong); tumbling down the weights and he needs a close look in the betting now back sprinting.

12/1

6th

7

(8)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

13:45 Lingfield (AW)

The Smiling Wolf

9st 1lb

J: George Bass

T: John Butler

Yet to add to 6f turf win for Jack Channon in September 2023 and was safely held on all three starts for John Butler in the autumn (7f-1m); lurks on a dangerous mark though and needs a check in the betting.

20/1

Form: 221 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Runner-up twice on the other course here in August, then went one better in C&D maiden (good to firm) last month; the type to improve further for major yard and commands respect.
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1st

1

(2)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Broadway Act

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Oli Rix

All five starts on the two Newmarket courses for Charlie Appleby, showing consistent form as a 2yo but virtually pulling up on his 3yo reappearance in 2024; makes his stable/AW debut after two years off having been picked up for 28,000gns in October; market crucial.

7/4

13th

2

(2)

16th Apr 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:20 Newmarket

Broadway Act

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Won 7f maiden here (good to firm) last September on third start and solid third here (7f, soft) next time on handicap debut; returns having been gelded and could have more to offer now up in trip for top yard; respected.

7/2

13th

2

(2)

16th Apr 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:20 Newmarket

Broadway Act

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Won 7f maiden here (good to firm) last September on third start and solid third here (7f, soft) next time on handicap debut; returns having been gelded and could have more to offer now up in trip for top yard; respected.

7/2

Form: 61524 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Creditable fourth in similar event over C&D (soft) 11 days ago; has proved consistent since his success at Yarmouth in August and looks likely to go well again; solid chance.
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14th

4

(14)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Charming Whisper

9st 13lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: P Sweeney

Won five times when trained in Britain by Philip McBride; all those wins came on ground with good in the description; slowly away and always behind at the Curragh on latest; new headgear.

25/1

14th

12

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Charming Whisper

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Won five when trained in Britain by Philip McBride; all those wins came on ground with good in the description so conditions have to be a concern here (0-5 on soft); tongue tie goes on.

14/1

5th

7

(8)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Charming Whisper

9st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

0-9 on AW but caught the eye over 10.5f on debut for this stable in early December, keeping on for fifth and not far behind Nakasero (7lb better off now); unsuited by 1m the last twice and could improve plenty for this longer trip; interesting.

14/1

OUR TIP

6/1

Form: 43124 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Below-par favourite in 1m AW contest two weeks ago; progressive sort on turf otherwise and ran well at Doncaster (7f, soft; handicap debut) the time before; remains of interest.
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14th

7

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Newmarket

Mafnood

10st 13lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: George Baker

Has only won a novice when aged two; has threatened in handicaps from 7f to 1m3f but now has to get himself back on track after three lesser shows.

20/1

12th

1

(4)

11th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:12 Epsom

Mafnood

10st 1lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: George Baker

Sole win came in a 1m novice as a 2yo and although he's run some good races on downhill tracks this year, including over C&D (good; acts on soft), he isn't obviously ahead of his mark; should be thereabouts even so.

11/2

3rd

1

(1)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:03 Epsom

Mafnood

10st 0lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Sole win was in a Haydock novice two years ago; plenty of good runs for new yard this season but he was disappointing at Windsor on Saturday and needs to bounce back on this quick turnaround.

11/2

Form: 652324

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; best form when placed on three occasions, including close second at Newbury (7f, soft) on penultimate start; return to forecast slow ground looks a plus.
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4th

1

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Ebts Guard

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Tough and consistent sort who won the C&D Spring Cup on 2025 reappearance but couldn't get a clear run in it this time round; third in this race last year and 9lb higher today but he's an each-way contender.

10/1

18th

3

(11)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Ebts Guard

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Tough and consistent sort who won this race (good ground) on his reappearance 12 months ago and finished second in the Balmoral Handicap at Ascot in the autumn; starts the new season on a career-high mark but he's impossible to rule out.

16/1

2nd

3

(6)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 1

14:47 Nottingham

Ebts Guard

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Acts on soft; has mostly run well in warm 7f/1m handicaps this season, never better than when dead-heating for second in a valuable event at Ascot 11 days ago; this first Listed assignment makes for a different scenario but he has the form to be not far away.

11/2

10/1

Form: 844

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced filly who should benefit from this return to 7f, having failed to get home over 1m on soft ground last time; open to progress in handicaps and looks interesting.
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4th

3

(6)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:05 Catterick

Zainabb

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Charlie Fellowes

Off the mark with a last-gasp win over C&D (soft) in July but she's finished a well-held fourth in both subsequent runs (AW/turf); only 1lb higher than for her win but she's now 1-10 and has bit to prove again.

6/1

4th

7

(6)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Zainabb

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

towards rear

6/1

4th

11

(10)

29th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Zainabb

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

midfield

4/1

Form: 95237

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; best form when placed twice over 6f on fast ground at Windsor; doesn't shape as if he's crying out for this new trip on handicap debut; tongue-tie fitted.
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2nd

7

(4)

24th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

17:00 Nottingham

Hurricane Power

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway over 1f out, drifted left inside final furlong, went second inside final 110yds, no match for winner

14/1

9th

2

(8)

28th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Hurricane Power

9st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Off the mark at the 13th attempt when scoring with tongue-tie reapplied at Windsor (1m, good; 18-1) 12 days ago; that was a narrow win but he's only 3lb higher here and has possibilities if he can transfer his form back to AW.

9/2

1st

7

(11)

16th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

16:45 Windsor

Hurricane Power

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

midfield

8/1

13/2

Form: 522 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Solid promise in AW novice events at Kempton, runner-up over 1m the last twice; gives impression he'll cope with this return to 7f; likely player if taking well to first-time headgear.
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6th

5

(6)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Dunstan

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Paul Attwater

dwelt start, never better than midfield

10/1

6th

5

(6)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Dunstan

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Paul Attwater

dwelt start, never better than midfield

10/1

4th

4

(7)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

13:42 Southwell (AW)

Dunstan

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Paul Attwater

Won four in a row on Tapeta for Barry Brennan in early part of this year (two at this track); has run with credit on turf since for Tom Dascombe in June/July and his current trainer; returns to AW following a break and has been gelded; any market move should be noted.

10/1

Form: 223

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Brings a consistent profile to this handicap debut, having recorded form figures of 223 at maiden level, latest upped to 7f at Wolverhampton (AW); could go well.
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3rd

10

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Too Much Trevor

8st 4lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Grace Harris

Still a maiden after 29 starts but bettered low-key seasonal debut when close second from out of the weights over C&D (good to soft) last week and is effectively 4lb lower today; also suited by faster ground; obvious contender if in similar form.

11/4

2nd

12

(6)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

19:10 Chepstow

Too Much Trevor

8st 4lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Grace Harris

Runner-up twice here (including 7f) last year but he's still a maiden after 28 starts; well-held fifth on 1m Bath reappearance five weeks ago and it's likely the wait for a first win will go on.

14/1

11th
3 (11)
Sonmarg

14/1

Form: 713

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
6f winner at Windsor on second run; not disgraced over 7f at Thirsk (good) when last seen but didn't shape as if he's crying out for this stiffer test at the trip; tongue-tie applied.
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4th

1

(7)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:08 Nottingham

Sonmarg

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

led, pressed leader under 4f out, led again over 1f out, lost three places inside final furlong, weakened final 110yds

7/1

4th

1

(7)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:08 Nottingham

Sonmarg

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

led

7/1

10

(5)

26th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Sonmarg

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Turf winner at 6f; maiden on AW and below best in two AW handicaps at this trip but he's dropped a few pounds since making his yard debut and remains of interest on autumn form with Rossa Ryan up for the first time.

9/1

Form: 0253

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
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Non-runners

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Payout
Straight Forecast £38.29
Tricast £64.29

Selections

POSTDATA:

Broadway Act

RP RATINGS:

Mafnood

SPOTLIGHT:

Zainabb

TOPSPEED:

Speeding Bullet

Daily Mail:

Dunstan

The Guardian:

Ebt's Guard

Telegraph:

Angel Of England

NEWMARKET:

Broadway Act

Daily Mirror:

Broadway Act

The Star:

Broadway Act

D Express:

Zainabb

The Times:

Mafnood

Daily Record:

Mafnood

The Sun:

Speeding Bullet