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BetMGM Take Time Out During #SGWeek23! Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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BetMGM Take Time Out During #SGWeek23! Nursery Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £46.10
  • Place: £9.30

Form: 313070 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Nothing wrong with the form of her Catterick maiden win in July but disappointing on her last three starts, well held behind I'm Spartacus at Newcastle on latest; urgently needs a reversal of fortune.
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10

(13)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Petra Celera

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Roger Fell

C&D winner who bounced right back to form when second of ten back here eight days ago; already due a 2lb rise for that but stall 13 is far from ideal.

12/1

2nd

8

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Petra Celera

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Roger Fell

Three Tapeta wins, including C&D; recent form figures not inspiring but she didn't run too badly when sixth of 14 over C&D on her first run back from wind surgery and an excuse emerged last time (reportedly lost action).

18/1

9th

10

(7)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle (AW)

Petra Celera

9st 3lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Roger Fell

Three Tapeta wins at other venues; finished behind Twilight Diamond at Southwell 24 days ago (first run after a wind operation); may get closer this time.

8/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 334282 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
0-7 but he has made the frame five times, and a second of ten at Chelmsford (6f) 16 days ago was a personal best; also runner-up on his only outing here; well drawn for a prominent racer; in the mix.
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7th

3

(2)

13th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Bulldog Drummond

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Patrick Owens

Two 6f AW wins for previous yard last winter but it hasn't been easy since winning for this one at Newmarket in August and, after getting closer at Wolverhampton last month, things never went his way from a wide draw at Southwell; needs more weight off his back.

20/1

11th

5

(12)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Bulldog Drummond

9st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Patrick Owens

Slipped in the weights and back to form in refitted blinkers at Wolverhampton last time; drawn on the outside this time, though, so has to show that can be backed up.

12/1

11th

5

(12)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Bulldog Drummond

9st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Patrick Owens

Slipped in the weights and back to form in refitted blinkers at Wolverhampton last time; drawn on the outside this time, though, so has to show that can be backed up.

12/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 173717 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Dual winner over 6f at Newcastle, coming from the rear under Ryan Sexton when scoring off 5lb lower in October; bumped at the start when only seventh of eight there next time; needs to bounce back but it's possible and he's more persuasive than many.
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4th

5

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Im Spartacus

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time AW winner remains a maiden on turf (0-22); has placed over C&D (good) off 3lb higher and shaped better than the bare result at the Curragh latest so not dismissed from an each-way perspective.

14/1

14th

18

(17)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Im Spartacus

8st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time winner over this trip on AW; still seeking turf breakthrough after 21 attempts; potentially well handicapped based on his victory at Dundalk in March, achieved at the main expense of today's rivals Reposado and Masked Angel; 11lb better off with Reposado.

8/1

Form: 905

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Didn't show much on his first two starts but a close fifth of 12 at Chelmsford (6f; 66-1) three weeks ago was much better, and that despite meeting trouble in running; makes his handicap debut with more improvement on the cards; one of the likelier ones.
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5th

7

(4)

4th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

18:10 Newbury

Split The Profit

9st 10lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

awkward start, in touch with leaders

3/1

2nd

4

(5)

21st Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Redcar

Split The Profit

9st 9lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

14-race maiden but he's had several close calls this year including when runner-up at Windsor (5f, good to firm) on Monday; was as good as ever with that bold bid and he's a big player off same mark here.

5/2

2nd

1

(1)

17th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:30 Windsor

Split The Profit

9st 10lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Longstanding maiden who was turned over at short prices a few times in the spring before out of his depth latest (tough stall); is odds-on to fluff the start but should do better if getting away under a 7lb claimer.

8/1

25/1

Form: 230458

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
0-7; best efforts when making frame three times over 5f on turf, although he did shape better than the result suggests (short of room) when eighth of ten at Newcastle (6f) last week; dropped 3lb since; not discounted.
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8th

15

(15)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Alfa Whiteburd

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Far from solid on his form for current yard, raced mostly over 6f and yet to win on turf; enough to prove in this scenario; had wind surgery (his second) since last run.

25/1

6th

6

(4)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

Alfa Whiteburd

9st 7lb

J: Jordan Nason

T: Ivan Furtado

Made a pleasing start for Ivan Furtado when second of 20 at York last May (lower turf mark); struggled since, including back on AW on last two starts, but he steps back up to 6f with cheekpieces added; interesting.

10/1

1

(10)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alfa Whiteburd

9st 10lb

J: Jordan Nason

T: Ivan Furtado

Finished second of 20 on his stable debut/reappearance at York (6f, good) in May, but not built on it in three subsequent starts; won four times on Tapeta late last year including twice here, but they were over 6f and he hasn't raced over 5f since he was a 2yo; enough to prove; stable also runs Nazron.

9/1

Form: 6545U

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Made late headway after a tardy start at Catterick (5f, soft) on most recent completed outing (unseated rider early last time); gives the impression she'll improve for this extra yardage; wasn't beaten far on her only AW run (here); could still be unexposed.
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6th

6

(7)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Newport Bay

9st 6lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Made late headway after a tardy start at Catterick (5f, soft) on most recent completed outing (unseated rider early last time); gives the impression she'll improve for this extra yardage; wasn't beaten far on her only AW run (here); could still be unexposed.

13/2

0

4

(8)

2nd Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:02 Bath

Newport Bay

9st 6lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

prominent, bumped and unseated soon after start

11/2

5th

2

(7)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Catterick

Newport Bay

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

slowly away, in rear, switched to near side after 2f

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 401641 CD

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who took advantage of a drop in grade when winning C&D seller in September (subsequently left Ed Walker for £13,000); this is tougher and a wide draw could be problematic.
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8th

8

(4)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Cotai Vision

8st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Paul Attwater

A fair 6f winner for David Loughnane but she's yet to fire in two runs for her current yard, beating just one at Newcastle (5f) three weeks ago; she has something to prove now.

20/1

8th

8

(4)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Cotai Vision

8st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Paul Attwater

A fair 6f winner for David Loughnane but she's yet to fire in two runs for her current yard, beating just one at Newcastle (5f) three weeks ago; she has something to prove now.

20/1

8th

3

(2)

28th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cotai Vision

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Paul Attwater

Runner-up in last four AW attempts but has a question mark over current form, having failed to beat a rival on turf in sole start for current yard; market helpful on return from another break.

16/1

8/1

Form: 471543

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
One of four runners in the Nick Bradley Racing colours; best effort since Pontefract success in the summer when third of seven at Hamilton two months ago off 1lb higher; faded on only previous attempt beyond 5f but shapes as if she'll stay this far; AW debut.
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5th

7

(6)

29th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:22 Catterick

Princess Alex

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

in touch with leaders, raced in second after 2f

7/1

5th

7

(6)

29th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:22 Catterick

Princess Alex

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

in touch with leaders, raced in second after 2f, lost second and weakened from over 1f out

7/1

3rd

5

(8)

14th Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

15:50 Musselburgh

Princess Alex

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Won two in a row in the spring (soft/good to soft) and returned to form when second at Beverley (7.4f, good) last month; however, she was soundly beaten at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) recently and has to bounce back.

10/1

7/1

Form: 424925 BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; beaten favourite three times, including when fifth at Bath (5.7f) seven weeks ago; connections now reach for blinkers.
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7th

7

(10)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

11:20 Lingfield (AW)

Whoop Whoop

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Tom Ward

Two front-running C&D wins in seven days in September; less good here 13 days ago and a new visor replaces the cheekpieces she has worn on last four runs; others appeal more.

9/1

7th

7

(10)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

11:20 Lingfield (AW)

Whoop Whoop

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Tom Ward

Two front-running C&D wins in seven days in September; less good here 13 days ago and a new visor replaces the cheekpieces she has worn on last four runs; others appeal more.

9/1

8th

4

(4)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Whoop Whoop

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

Record over C&D reads 311, both wins coming after cheekpieces were applied; latest third of nine at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) was another good effort (runner-up has won since) and respected back here after a short break.

7/1

Form: 115654 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row (6f maiden/5f nursery) in August but not in quite the same form since, fading when fourth of seven at Newcastle 16 days ago; having her 18th run and looks exposed.
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10th

10

(8)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chumbaa

9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Won two in a row (6f maiden/5f nursery) in August but not in quite the same form since, fading when fourth of seven at Newcastle 16 days ago; having her 18th run and looks exposed.

20/1

4th

3

(1)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Chumbaa

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

prominent

10/1

7/1

Form: 783

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Stepped up significantly on the form of his first two starts when third of 12 at Chelmsford (6f; 16-1) two weeks ago, showing good speed to race prominently from a wide draw; open to further improvement now handicapping.
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4th

8

(7)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havana Smoke

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Dylan Cunha

slowly away, in rear

6/1

6th

1

(9)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Havana Smoke

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

Still to register a victory but he arrives in top form, coming in a close fourth of 12 in 1m Chelmsford handicap ten days ago; merits serious consideration eased 1lb now with cheekpieces back on.

13/8

4th

10

(12)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Havana Smoke

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Dylan Cunha

midfield, headway on inner 2f out, challenging final 110yds, no extra towards finish

7/1

15/2

Form: 4163

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Rallied to win over 5f at Hamilton in June and signed off for Richard Fahey with a good third of six over the same trip at Nottingham; has since joined a very capable yard (for 13,000gns) and may not have reached her ceiling just yet; interesting contender on AW debut.
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7th

7

(9)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Ninety Nine

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Wainwright

Both wins have come on ground on the soft side of good, but she does handle good to firm; back off her last winning mark, but she finished over 20l behind Lady Bouquet on her Catterick reappearance 15 days ago; first-time blinkers replace the usual cheekpieces.

25/1

10th

6

(11)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Ninety Nine

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

Last season ended with two poor runs and she's without a win since October 2024; however, that came over C&D and her best performance last season also came here; not written off on her reappearance.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £249.10
Straight Forecast £196.57
Tricast £1146.65
Trifecta £1628.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bulldog Drummond

RP RATINGS:

Split The Profit

TOPSPEED:

Whoop Whoop

D Express:

Newport Bay

The Sun:

I'm Spartacus

Telegraph:

Ninety Nine

The Times:

Princess Alex

Daily Mail:

Split The Profit

POSTDATA:

Bulldog Drummond

NEWMARKET:

Bulldog Drummond

The Guardian:

Bulldog Drummond

The Star:

Bulldog Drummond

Daily Record:

Bulldog Drummond

Daily Mirror:

Whoop Whoop