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  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 523-

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Son of Cracksman out of a sister to a 7f Group 3 winner; didn't live up to market expectations on his Wolverhampton debut last June but he's shown promise in last two starts including a front-running third in 1m maiden here in September (gelded since); still has plenty of potential and he needs a close look upped in trip on his handicap debut.
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6th

10

(8)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

14:13 Newcastle (AW)

Chiefman

8st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

Course winner (1m2f) when trained by Archie Watson; struggled for this yard in 2025 and the addition of a tongue tie and return of cheekpieces aren't enough to tempt.

50/1

9th

6

(9)

22nd Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

13:48 Hamilton

Chiefman

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: R Mike Smith

Has dropped down the weights and his trainer is among the winners; however, he's struggled in the main this season and has been beaten 16 times since his sole win in March 2024.

16/1

9

(3)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:43 Musselburgh

Chiefman

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: R Mike Smith

Sole win came for previous trainer Archie Watson over 1m2f at Newcastle (11-8 favourite) in March 2024; 0-11 for this trainer and continues to slide in the weights; has plenty of work to do with Monhammer and Ahamoment on recent C&D evidence.

25/1

6/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 08-432

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden but she's been beaten less than 2l in her three handicaps (1m-1m4f) and her latest second at Wolverhampton was behind an improver; left Ollie Sangster for 8,000gns since but she's respected back in trip on her stable debut.
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3rd

6

14th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

18:00 Perth

Lunar Rocks

10st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: R Mike Smith

Lowly rated Flat maiden who showed no significant promise on her four hurdling starts last season (1m7f-2m1f); moves up in trip and swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor today.

100/1

3rd

6

14th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

18:00 Perth

Lunar Rocks

10st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: R Mike Smith

Lowly rated Flat maiden who showed no significant promise on her four hurdling starts last season (1m7f-2m1f); moves up in trip and swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor today.

100/1

8th

7

(4)

1st May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Lunar Rocks

8st 7lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: R Mike Smith

Has placed form on the Flat but poor over hurdles this winter and seems to have lost her way.

33/1

Form: 6048

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Well held at big prices in all four runs including on her recent handicap debut at Southwell (1m, Tapeta); made some late gains in that race but she needs significant improvement at this new trip.
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3rd

3

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:40 Taunton

Little Venice

11st 9lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Quirky sort but she got off the mark in this sphere in 1m7f handicap at Wincanton 43 days ago, despite being reluctant at the start; up 4lb but she still merits serious consideration.

7/4

1st

6

25th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

14:20 Wincanton

Little Venice

11st 1lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Went mighty close at Leicester (soft) in November despite pulling hard and her trainer blamed three fairly quick runs when she disappointed at Uttoxeter (also 2m, heavy) the following month; freshened up since and she can't be ruled out.

4/1

7

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:40 Uttoxeter

Little Venice

11st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Low-grade Flat winner; yet to be placed after five hurdling starts but kept on from the rear for very respectable fifth of 14 over C&D (good-first-time tongue-tie) this month; considered each-way.

8/1

Form: 7-504

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
No impact in her four runs so far but she still looked inexperienced when a respectable fourth of 11 on her handicap debut at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) last Saturday; that was behind a major improver and she still has potential for top yard; dangerous upped to 1m2f.
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1st

5

(6)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:35 Beverley

Little Rose

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: William Haggas

Left all previous form behind when an emphatic winner over C&D (soft; made all) in April and her odds-on failure at Doncaster came the following week; had a break since and probably still on a fair mark; fast ground would be a first for her.

7/4

3rd

8

(7)

2nd May 2024

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 6

18:15 Doncaster

Little Rose

8st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Took a marked step forward from her previous efforts (behind Solar Bentley at Wolverhampton) when making all to score emphatically at Beverley (1m2f, soft) last week; is 4lb well-in under her 6lb penalty, so likely to take some stopping if in the same mood.

5/4

3rd

8

(7)

2nd May 2024

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 6

18:15 Doncaster

Little Rose

8st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

took keen hold, led

5/4

Form: 122423

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Creditable third in Lingfield handicap (1m2f, Polytrack) on Friday, taking record in cheekpieces to 41122423; went very close here on his penultimate run and he should make another bold bid back at this track.
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5

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

17:20 Ffos Las

Bradman

11st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Kevin Bishop

Struck form with two 2m3f wins at Fontwell (good to soft/soft) this winter, and may not have been suited by heavy ground when disappointing on latest outing (2m4f); could have a say if suited by this new trip.

7/1

6th

5

29th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

15:03 Wincanton

Bradman

11st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Kevin Bishop

Dual Flat winner who has come good over hurdles with wins at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft/soft) on last two starts; up another 6lb but that was a smooth success last time and he's open to more progress; highly respected in hat-trick bid.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 56444-

Last run: 127 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; made a solid start in handicaps when a close fourth at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in October but he didn't go on from that in his final two runs in the autumn; has been gelded but he needs to find more back in trip after 127 days off.
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1st

14

(13)

24th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Bath

Made In China

8st 12lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Charlie Johnston

Began the year with three heavy defeats but has posted a couple of solid placed efforts over 1m4f since wearing blinkers; beaten too far out to blame the trip alone on sole 1m6f attempt; although he doesn't look the most straightforward, he's of interest.

5/1

3rd

4

(7)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

17:25 Catterick

Made In China

9st 7lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

Began the year with three heavy defeats but blinkers were added over C&D ten days ago (good to firm) and he ran much better, finishing second of seven behind a well-supported handicap debutant from a Newmarket yard; head carriage was a bit ungainly on that occasion but he'll be in the mix with a repeat.

7/2

2nd

5

(7)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

17:40 Catterick

Made In China

8st 13lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

Made the frame in four consecutive nurseries on the AW last autumn, but has shown little in three starts since returning from a gelding operation; may not have coped with the soft ground when beaten miles at Redcar (1m6f) last time, but still hard to warm to; blinkers are given a go.

12/1

40/1

Form: 0075

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has not finished closer than 13l to a winner in her four runs including a Wolverhampton handicap (8.6f) 16 days ago; cheekpieces are now added and she needs major improvement on this step up to 1m2f.
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10

14th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

17:50 Market Rasen

Nobodys Girl

10st 7lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

Lowly rated Flat maiden (0-6); got no further than the second hurdle (unseated rider) in the race won by On The Bubble at Hexham a fortnight ago; it's difficult to envisage her having a say; look elsewhere.

50/1

4

1st Jun 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

18:05 Hexham

Nobodys Girl

10st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

Very modest on the Flat from 6f-1m6f; likely improver for this switch to hurdling.

7/1

7th

7

(2)

28th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Wetherby

Nobodys Girl

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Ellison

Holds dismal claims on her AW form (6f-1m2f); needs major improvement for the new trip and change of surface.

33/1

Form: 898

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Massive prices and he's struggled in three novice/maiden events here (7f/1m) this year; still early days and now switches to a handicap but he needs a transformation on this step up to 1m2f.
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7

(8)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:50 Newcastle (AW)

Ideal Dragon

8st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: John Davies

Huge prices and well beaten in three starts here (7f/1m) this year; tongue-tie needs to make a difference on handicap debut.

33/1

7

(8)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:50 Newcastle (AW)

Ideal Dragon

8st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: John Davies

Huge prices and well beaten in three starts here (7f/1m) this year; tongue-tie needs to make a difference on handicap debut.

33/1

4

(1)

25th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ideal Dragon

8st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John Davies

Massive prices and he's struggled in three novice/maiden events here (7f/1m) this year; still early days and now switches to a handicap but he needs a transformation on this step up to 1m2f.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £19.10
Straight Forecast £31.42
Tricast £420.59
Trifecta £162.50

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Chiefman

NEWMARKET:

Little Rose

The Guardian:

Lunar Rocks

SPOTLIGHT:

Bradman

RP RATINGS:

Made In China

D Express:

Lunar Rocks

The Sun:

Little Rose

The Star:

Little Rose

POSTDATA:

Bradman

Telegraph:

Chiefman

Daily Mail:

Chiefman

Daily Mirror:

Chiefman

Daily Record:

Chiefman

The Times:

Made In China