May 10 / 17.59 Nottingham

17.59

Good To Soft

Lindsay Finance Hire Purchase And Leasing Handicap

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 1m 0f 75y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Lindsay Finance Hire Purchase And Leasing Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.20
  • Place: £2.60

Form: -12673 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Kickstarted 2024 with 8.5f Wolverhampton victory and she recorded a good third of 12 in 1m Bath handicap three weeks ago; she ought to be in the shake-up.
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Verdict Starting price

8

(10)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Soi Dao

9st 10lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Several good runs in Class 6 turf events this summer, winning at Chepstow (7f, good) in August; not at her best last time and others look stronger.

10/1

3

(8)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

15:03 Chepstow

Soi Dao

9st 10lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Had been threatening for a while before winning for Taryn Langley over 7f here, back in the cheekpieces, off 4lb lower 11 days ago; there's little wiggle room off this mark but the extra furlong's fine round a course she likes, and she's a player.

7/1

3

(5)

14th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:45 Chepstow

Soi Dao

9st 8lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Largely consistent mare who was placed over 1m here (good to firm) last month and went down fighting when very close second to Romanovich over C&D (good) a fortnight later; wears headgear for first time since 2023; likely to make her presence felt again.

3/1

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4/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: -94721 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Built on earlier promise when landing 1m Yarmouth handicap in first-time blinkers 17 days ago; up 4lb but still very much in the picture with headgear again sported.
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6th

5

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:23 Sandown

Lunario

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Luke Dace

Front-runner who won this race 12 months ago and bounced back to form out of the blue when springing a 33-1 surprise in 7f Ascot handicap (good to firm) 26 days ago; put back up 4lb but last year's success came off 5lb higher so he retains plenty of handicapping scope.

6/1

1st

14

(18)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Lunario

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Luke Dace

Dual winner from the front last summer but has shown very little this season; tumbling in the weights but carries clear risks.

28/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 4437-3

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Winless since 2022 but he resumed from six months off with an encouraging third of 12 over C&D 20 days ago; he's weighted to go close eased 1lb.
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9th

5

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

18:15 Brighton

The Spotlight Kid

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Dean Ivory

Four wins divided between turf/AW; has looked cold in two runs after a break and he's unraced here; not the percentage call.

16/1

10th

7

(11)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:00 Southwell (AW)

The Spotlight Kid

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Dean Ivory

Both AW wins (his latest) were on Kempton Polytrack in November 2024; effective over C&D, edging down the weights and often not far away but others are preferred for win purposes.

14/1

6th

10

(1)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Spotlight Kid

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Both AW wins have been on the AW at Kempton in November 2024 (7f/1m); creditable third of 13 at Lingfield (7.5f, good) in May and now switches back to the AW having been off since; place chance.

14/1

Form: 52/09-

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Still to score on the Flat but he landed 2m Catterick handicap hurdle in January when last seen; respected back in this sphere after a break.
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5th

2

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

18:43 Hexham

Freddy Robinson

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Brian Ellison

Dug in to score on his last spin over hurdles at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft; from 3lb lower) in December; runner-up three times in succession on the Flat at Beverley recently, beaten 2l there (1m4f; 13-8 favourite) just ten days ago.

11/4

2nd

2

(1)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Freddy Robinson

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Sole win on the Flat came here over 1m2f in June 2024 and he's finished runner-up over this C&D on his last two outings; no reason why he can't go well again.

2/1

2nd

3

(3)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Freddy Robinson

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Course winner who comes here on the back of a good second over C&D 11 days ago; can go well again eased 1lb.

11/4

12/1

Form: 361-36

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in December but only sixth of eight back on turf (on soft ground) in 1m2f Nottingham handicap 20 days ago; he could bounce back under these less testing conditions.
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4th

6

(6)

10th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:05 Kempton (AW)

Shaheen Saqaar

9st 5lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Ed Dunlop

Doubled his winning tally with a game success at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) 20 days ago; 3lb higher and still needs to prove his stamina over this far, but a major player otherwise.

7/2

1st

7

(8)

20th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Shaheen Saqaar

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ed Dunlop

prominent, pushed along and led over 2f out, faced challenge over 1f out, kept on well final 110yds

5/1

3rd

8

(1)

1st Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Lingfield (AW)

Shaheen Saqaar

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Ed Dunlop

Ended last year with a Wolverhampton win (9.4f, Tapeta) but he's finished down the field in two runs at Nottingham (1m2f/8.3f) this spring; wasn't beaten far last time and is effective at 1m2f on Polytrack but others are more persuasive.

5/1

7/1

Form: 19-231 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Not the easiest of rides but in excellent form for his current yard, bagging 1m Newcastle handicap two weeks ago; up 3lb but not dismissed in his current mood.
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2nd

1

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Four C&D wins in 2024 (including a Class 5); unfortunate (hampered) not to justify market support when runner-up to Dinah Myte here in June; excuse - bled from nose - next time; recent Southwell run (fifth) should have him spot on for this.

9/2

5th

3

(13)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:00 Southwell (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ruth Carr

The last four of his five wins were over 1m on Newcastle Tapeta (hampered on sole start here); looked an unlucky loser at Newcastle on penultimate start but bled from the nose when a disappointing favourite there on latest; player if straight back to form.

11/2

8th

3

(11)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Four C&D wins; attracted market support and looked an unlucky loser, hitting the line strongly after being hampered at a crucial stage over C&D (100-30 favourite, beaten a head) three weeks ago; still fairly weighted after a small upward nudge; holds an obvious chance.

4/1

16/1

Form: 0-8105

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Gained his breakthrough success at Lingfield (7f) in February and recorded a good fifth of 12 over C&D 20 days ago; he's firmly in the picture eased 1lb.
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9th

6

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

My Mate Mike

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Dean Ivory

Won a 7f handicap at Southwell on his second run back with Dean Ivory; unable to back it up in a Class 5 a fortnight later; fully effective over C&D but others appear to hold stronger claims.

12/1

6th

5

(8)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:58 Southwell (AW)

My Mate Mike

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Beat only one rival home at Chelmsford (1m, AW) on his first start since returning to this yard following a 161-day break, but he stepped forward from that when winning over this C&D 15 days ago; up in grade following a 3lb rise.

7/1

1st

3

(11)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

My Mate Mike

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Back with former yard after five months off but beat just one in 1m Chelmsford handicap three weeks ago; a fair 7f winner at his best, so he can't be totally dismissed with that run under his belt.

12/1

Form: 423

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced National Defense filly who has made the frame on all her three runs, posting a good third of ten in 1m Bath maiden three weeks ago; she's a player now handicapping with better still to come.
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16th

1

(14)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Prefer The Sister

9st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

Another seemingly exposed sort to be galvanised by a move to James Owen, winning fast-ground handicaps here (7f), Yarmouth (1m) and Newmarket (7f); beaten favourite at Chepstow last time when running off a 9lb lower mark than today's; drops back to 6f with her hood discarded.

6/1

2nd

1

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

18:26 Chepstow

Prefer The Sister

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Has been flying since joining this yard (231211), her last two wins coming in this headgear combination with Mason Paetel aboard; races off a 5lb lower mark than when landing a Newmarket apprentice handicap (7f, good to firm) a week ago (9lb well in) and should take all the beating.

4/7

1st

1

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Newmarket (July)

Prefer The Sister

9st 13lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Has been revitalised since joining this yard with form figures of 23121; latest win came in this headgear combination at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) last Wednesday; drop back to 7f is no problem and she's a leading candidate under the penalty.

6/4

40/1

Form: 00090-

Last run: 189 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Hinted at promise without making the frame for his current yard in 2023; returns from six months off and he can't be discounted off a falling mark.
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8th

6

(1)

3rd Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mhajim

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

led

7/1

8th

7

(3)

27th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Mhajim

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

slowly away, took keen hold, towards rear

8/1

5th

5

(6)

12th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

11:55 Southwell (AW)

Mhajim

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

dwelt start, in rear, going okay but plenty to do 3f out, hung left but some headway from 2f out, never near to challenge

8/1

Form: 414313 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Already a dual 7f/8.5f AW winner this season and he comes here on the back of a good third in 1m Newcastle handicap two weeks ago; he can make his presence felt once more back on turf.
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9th

11

(3)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Of Antrim

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jack Morland

took keen hold, prominent, weakened inside final furlong

25/1

9th

11

(3)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Of Antrim

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jack Morland

Won his first four starts on Tapeta after the visor went back on, rising 34lb in the process; however, he could only manage a midfield finish off this mark at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) on Wednesday which means he has something to prove all of a sudden.

25/1

7th

3

(2)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

13:38 Southwell (AW)

Angel Of Antrim

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jack Morland

Impressive in Class 6 at Wolverhampton 11 days ago, completing a quickfire 7f four-timer; hit with another hefty rise in the weights and steps up two grades but he is better than ever; shortlisted.

9/2

10/1

Form: 459-9

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Wootton Bassett filly who showed some promise in three runs at 7f/1m in 2023; failed to kick on as expected when ninth (on soft ground) on her handicap debut over C&D 20 days ago but she remains with potential.
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6th

1

(12)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:20 Yarmouth

Realised

9st 10lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Harry Eustace

took keen hold, led, faced challenge 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened quickly inside final furlong

13/8

1st

6

(3)

15th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

16:45 Yarmouth

Realised

9st 4lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Harry Eustace

took keen hold, made all, ridden 2f out, kept on well

2/1

2nd

10

(1)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:45 Yarmouth

Realised

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Harry Eustace

dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £65.80
Straight Forecast £58.28
Tricast £212.23
Trifecta £360.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

The Spotlight Kid

Telegraph:

Lunario

The Star:

Barleybrown

WEST COUNTRY:

Soi Dao

SPOTLIGHT:

Prefer The Sister

NEWMARKET:

Realised

The Times:

Shaheen Saqaar

Daily Mail:

Lunario

The Sun:

Lunario

Daily Record:

Barleybrown

Daily Mirror:

Soi Dao

POSTDATA:

The Spotlight Kid

The Guardian:

The Spotlight Kid

D Express:

The Spotlight Kid