November 01 / 16.25 Nottingham

16.25

Heavy

AJA Handicap (For Gentleman Amateur Jockeys)

  • Prize money: £3476.9
  • 1m 2f 50y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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AJA Handicap (For Gentleman Amateur Jockeys)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 757822

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; well suited by testing ground, comfortably winning a 1m4f amateur riders event at Leicester one year ago (heavy); runner-up on his last two starts and he's a strong candidate in this field.
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2nd

9

(3)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:20 Leicester

Fen Tiger

10st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Won the penultimate renewal of this race in 2022 which was his last success; the closest he's come this year was at classified level but could still run well with the ground in his favour.

7/1

2nd

9

(3)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:20 Leicester

Fen Tiger

10st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Won the penultimate renewal of this race in 2022 which was his last success; the closest he's come this year was at classified level but could still run well with the ground in his favour.

7/1

4

(16)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

15:02 Windsor

Fen Tiger

9st 5lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Recorded best effort this term at classified level; on a near three-year losing spell; not a solid option but ground softer than good would be in his favour.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 215848 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won three races for the Johnstons, most recently a selling handicap at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) in July; yet to fire for this yard but now drops into 0-55 company; handles soft but untried on heavy.
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9th

12

(9)

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Leicester

Dark Company

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

took keen hold, towards rear on inner

16/1

9th

12

(9)

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Leicester

Dark Company

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

took keen hold, towards rear on inner

16/1

Abandoned

Form: 5660

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Promise in two runs on AW for Ed Bethell in January; down the field in two runs for new yard, hanging badly left at Kempton eight weeks ago (gelded since); up in trip for his handicap debut and could yet improve but this ground asks new questions of him.
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9th

7

(3)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nuketown

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ralph J Smith

disputed lead

33/1

12th

10

(12)

6th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Nuketown

9st 4lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Ralph J Smith

took keen hold, in rear

40/1

Form: 773501 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
His two best efforts this year have come on soft ground, getting off the mark at the 12th attempt with an easy win in a 1m2f handicap at Brighton 13 days ago; 6lb higher today but coming here in form makes him a rare commodity in this field; hasn't always looked an easy ride though and he's partnered by an inexperienced amateur.
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9th

8

(5)

8th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:40 Brighton

Roman Tempest

9st 1lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Simon Dow

held up in rear

20/1

8th

8

(4)

25th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Roman Tempest

8st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Simon Dow

in touch with leaders, pushed along over 4f out, weakened from over 2f out

50/1

Form: 545745

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Unraced on heavy and having his first turf run since August 2021; didn't run badly on his penultimate start but easy to have reservations.
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8th

2

(4)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

International Law

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Seven wins on Tapeta, the latest over C&D in October 2022; well held at this level back here last month but may come on for that run after a break; competitive on last winter's form.

12/1

6th

3

(7)

18th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

International Law

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

prominent, edged left after 2f

12/1

Abandoned

Form: 856236 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Capable at this level and although he finished behind Roman Tempest at Brighton two weeks ago (first run after a wind op), he could fare better today; handles soft, untried on heavy.
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12

(3)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 5f 11y

Class 6

13:30 Bath

Gilbert

8st 12lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Adam West

4-38; no win since last summer and yet to score beyond 11.5f; has struggled through the majority of this year, finishing last on three occasions, including at Windsor (11.5f, good to firm; 16-1) four weeks ago; others are far more obvious candidates.

25/1

11th

11

(8)

2nd Sep 2024

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

17:00 Windsor

Gilbert

8st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Adam West

took keen hold, soon towards rear

12/1

4th

14

(4)

13th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

14:30 Nottingham

Gilbert

10st 7lb

J: Miss Milica Jovana Dusanovic

T: Adam West

The odd encouraging effort this year without being at his best; others bring more pressing claims.

16/1

Form: 6-0996

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Finished second of seven on her 2yo debut (6f, good to soft); not come close to that level since, including after a wind operation in August, and the step back up in trip isn't enough to tempt.
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8

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:25 Worcester

Jackie Diamond

10st 2lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Limited Flat maiden; a hint of promise when beaten 12l in her second handicap at Southwell (2m4f, good) and the tongue-tie tried next time (tailed off) is soon dispensed with; any case to be made is not a solid one.

33/1

8th

14

14th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

19:10 Uttoxeter

Jackie Diamond

10st 11lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Lowly rated Flat maiden; not beaten far when fifth of nine over hurdles at Southwell (2m4f, good) last month, her second handicap, but needs the new tongue-tie to enable improvement here.

33/1

9

20th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell

Jackie Diamond

11st 0lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Lowly rated Flat maiden; still unexposed over hurdles but was beaten about 22l when fifth of nine on recent handicap debut at Warwick (2m5f, good) and needs to take a good step forward here.

33/1

Form: /79368

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Third of 14 in 1m classified event at Bath in July (cheekpieces first time); not so good twice since and today's ground will be a first.
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9

(6)

13th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Grey Bandit

9st 3lb

J: Jonathan Fisher

T: John Stimpson

Good first run in cheekpieces when third in a Bath classified event but below that level since on the AW; headgear off now; not wildly appealing.

25/1

7th

12

(3)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Grey Bandit

9st 0lb

J: Jonathan Fisher

T: John Stimpson

Good first run in cheekpieces when third in a Bath classified event but below that level since on the AW; not wildly appealing.

25/1

8th

8

(10)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

15:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Grey Bandit

9st 3lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: John Stimpson

Close up in 1m Bath classified event in first-time cheekpieces in July; twice below that level on the AW since, with and without cheekpieces; possible stamina doubts further reduce his appeal.

14/1

Abandoned

Form: 95-808

Last run: 119 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Little in the way of solid form in five runs for Micky Hammond; hopes pinned on the change of stable/switch to heavy ground sparking some improvement.
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10th

12

(4)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

12:30 Newcastle (AW)

Final Chant

8st 12lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Gemma Tutty

Maiden; didn't show a great deal for Micky Hammond at up to 1m2f on turf and needs to improve for the longer trip and the change of stable and surface.

12/1

8th

2

(7)

5th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:15 Thirsk

Final Chant

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Micky Hammond

midfield on outer

100/1

Abandoned

Form: /350-5 CD

Last run: 134 days

W: 11st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Won the corresponding event in 2020 (soft) but that was his last success; didn't run badly on his only start this year (June) but it is still easy enough to have reservations.
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5th

10

(4)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

20:45 Beverley

Bigbadboy

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Clive Mulhall

Course winner who didn't run badly on a couple of occasions last autumn but this 10yo returns from some time off and is without a win since 2020.

33/1

10th

11

(6)

1st Nov 2022

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

14:10 Southwell (AW)

Bigbadboy

10st 2lb

J: Miss Alice Stevens

T: Clive Mulhall

prominent, pushed along 3f out, ridden and weakened from 2f out

16/1

Form: 6-4669

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress for Robyn Brisland and she was well beaten on her recent stable debut (1m, heavy; 50-1); good amateur on board but her claims aren't obvious.
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12th

11

(2)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

15:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zalicia Fire

9st 1lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Gary Harrison

Heavy ground perhaps not ideal three weeks ago but she went off 50-1 that day after some uninspiring runs for Robyn Brisland.

25/1

9th

10

(8)

12th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Ayr

Zalicia Fire

8st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gary Harrison

Lightly raced 3yo who has dropped down the weights, but she's hard to fancy on this year's evidence; has left Robyn Brisland since last start.

33/1

Form: 566275 BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Went down narrowly at Beverley in July (1m2f, heavy); not disgraced from out of the weights back at that track six weeks ago; experienced amateur booked and he should have a big run in him.
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4

(1)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Have You A Minute

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tom Tate

Winner twice and runner-up twice from six starts over C&D, his latest success coming on his penultimate start; met trouble when fifth of eight at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) 12 days ago and shortlisted back here.

9/2

4

(1)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Have You A Minute

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tom Tate

Winner twice and runner-up twice from six starts over C&D, his latest success coming on his penultimate start; met trouble when fifth of eight at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) 12 days ago and shortlisted back here.

9/2

7

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Have You A Minute

9st 3lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Tom Tate

C&D winner who has been back to form over 9.5f at Wolverhampton this autumn, building on last month's second when going one better under Josephine Gordon 12 days ago; did well to get up after meeting trouble and 3lb rise should not prevent another bold bid.

7/2

Verdict

Roman Tempest boasts recent winning form and is unexposed on slow going so he has to enter calculations, for all he’s looked a bit tricky and has an inexperienced amateur on board. Have You A Minute can do better on heavy ground and has claims but FEN TIGER comes here in form, is proven in the mud and can take advantage of today’s drop in grade.[Paul Smith]