June 19 / 19.20 Nottingham

19.20

Soft

Experience Hospitality At Nottingham Racecourse Handicap

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 1m 2f 50y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Experience Hospitality At Nottingham Racecourse Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.40
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 55-231 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Two near misses for Harriet Dickin before making a winning stable debut at Haydock 12 days ago (11.5f, good to firm; inexperienced amateur on board); should remain competitive.
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5th

11

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sisterandbrother

10st 8lb

T: Joey Ramsden

Has made a bright start for his current yard and made it two wins from his last three runs in 1m4f handicap at Beverley two days ago; also took this in 2024, so he's a player under a 4lb penalty.

5/1

1st

1

(4)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Sisterandbrother

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Joey Ramsden

Gained his first win for this stable at Doncaster (1m4f, good) this month and ran well at Southwell (1m3f, AW) six days ago; still fairly treated off this 2lb higher mark and has good claims.

5/2

2nd

7

(5)

21st May 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:23 Southwell (AW)

Sisterandbrother

10st 2lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Joey Ramsden

Hit traffic when not beaten far over C&D late last month and duly justified favouritism at Doncaster on Saturday; no penalty for that apprentice race win and is shortlisted under the experienced Fletcher Yarham.

9/4

11/8

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 988112 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Sharp improver since handicapping on turf, winning at Windsor and Lingfield last month and going down narrowly to a red-hot rival in a Class 5 at Wetherby last week (1m2f, good; pair well clear); able to race off the same mark and he'll be hard to beat back down in class.
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2

6th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:12 Stratford

Laser Focus

11st 0lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Won on the Flat in May but was safely held on both hurdling starts this year (both in 2m handicaps in July) and reverts to this code after a very poor Flat run last month; stablemate Chillhi looks a safer option.

6/1

6

(2)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newmarket (July)

Laser Focus

9st 7lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: James Owen

Had a good run of form in 1m2f-1m5f handicaps (1423) before tailed off in his last two hurdle races and he's a dual winner in that scene; some wellbeing concerns all of a sudden.

8/1

7th

1

24th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Worcester

Laser Focus

11st 8lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Won twice over hurdles in the autumn (2m4f/2m7f) and has been in good form on the Flat in recent weeks but was well beaten when back over hurdles on Saturday (2m; raced too freely) and has a point to prove here.

16/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 5257-0

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
0-8 but she is now 5lb lower than when second at Bath (1m2f, good) last August; disappointed back at Bath five weeks ago but that was after six months off and she may strip fitter this time.
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7th

3

(5)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Nottingham

Showy

11st 0lb

J: Mr James Harding

T: Jonathan Portman

Nine-race maiden; ran as well as she ever has when third of ten in a C&D handicap 17 days ago; more will be required to score but she's less exposed than most.

7/1

3rd

6

(1)

19th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

19:20 Nottingham

Showy

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Jonathan Portman

0-8 but she is now 5lb lower than when second at Bath (1m2f, good) last August; disappointed back at Bath five weeks ago but that was after six months off and she may strip fitter this time.

14/1

11th

3

(3)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:40 Bath

Showy

9st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Jonathan Portman

Runner-up over C&D (good) in second handicap last year but next two runs weren't as good and she may be best watched on return.

8/1

8/1

Form: 423746 BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Yet to win for this yard but he was threatening on AW earlier in the year; not so good since back on turf, including when sent off favourite at Windsor last month; drops into his first Class 6 here so couldn't discount.
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3rd

13

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Abu Royal

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: L J Morgan

1-25, that win for the Johnstons in an Ayr maiden (1m) in May 2023; in freefall since joining this trainer (0-7), weakening tamely after taking a keen hold in an added visor at Southwell (1m3f; last of ten) nine weeks ago, the drop back in trip needs to make a big difference.

28/1

10th

8

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Abu Royal

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: L J Morgan

Campaigned at Southwell this year, hinting at a revival in two starts prior to a heavy defeat; remains a long time since sole win; chance depends on how well he reacts to first-time visor.

12/1

8th

6

(9)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:20 Southwell (AW)

Abu Royal

9st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: L J Morgan

1-23; not beaten far albeit out of the frame in both starts here (1m3f/1m4f) since returning in January; needs to find a bit more for the longer trip.

9/1

33/1

Form: 7-7986

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in four runs for her new yard this year; drops in class this time but her stamina for 1m2f is yet to be proven.
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3rd

1

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:10 Redcar

Princess Niyla

10st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Alan Brown

Placed off today's mark at Beverley (8.4f, good to soft) last month and also suited by this C&D but had to settle for fifth when back at Beverley on Tuesday and some of the unexposed 3yos in this line-up look much more interesting; visored last time; usual cheekpieces back on today.

12/1

5th

6

(6)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Princess Niyla

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Campaigned mostly over middle distances and she's a dual 1m2f winner at Beverley; placed over C&D on penultimate start but the ground was on the slow side; others preferred.

14/1

6th

8

(9)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:15 Musselburgh

Princess Niyla

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Alan Brown

Close third at Beverley (8.5f) 11 days ago and she's won twice there at 1m2f, but her record at 1m3f-1m4f (six races) is less convincing.

7/1

12/1

Form: 53-315 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Rarely seen on turf since 2022 but he made a pleasing start for his new stable at Bath last month (1m2f, good); should be sharper with that outing behind him and he's not discounted.
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9th

6

(9)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Carey Street

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

Course regular; 0-7 since joining Tony Carroll but he was placed over C&D in November off a 3lb higher mark; minor money perhaps his best hope.

12/1

8th

3

(8)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Carey Street

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

All bar two of his 36 AW starts have been at Wolverhampton, winning four; 1lb lower than for the latest of those but hard to know how he will take to this track at the first time of asking.

13/2

8th

3

(8)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Carey Street

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

All bar two of his 36 AW starts have been at Wolverhampton, winning four; 1lb lower than for the latest of those but hard to know how he will take to this track at the first time of asking.

13/2

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: /07535 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Missed 2023 but he retains ability, beaten around 2l in 1m2f handicaps at Beverley and Ripon this spring; disappointed over 1m3f on soft ground last time but the return to shorter should be in his favour.
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5

20th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

18:28 Hexham

Sonning

11st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

No win since November 2022 and he's struggled for form in recent starts, joining this trainer for the last three and well beaten in a 2m selling hurdle here on latest; visor applied for just his second attempt - last of five in the other - over fences; unlikely candidate.

20/1

5

20th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

18:28 Hexham

Sonning

11st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

No win since November 2022 and he's struggled for form in recent starts, joining this trainer for the last three and well beaten in a 2m selling hurdle here on latest; visor applied for just his second attempt - last of five in the other - over fences; unlikely candidate.

20/1

5th

8

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

16:28 Hexham

Sonning

11st 1lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Mark Walford

held up in rear, some headway before 2 out, no impression before last, weakened quickly run-in

6/1

8th
10 (13)
Fillyfudge

16/1

Form: 1826-1 D

Last run: 118 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
1m2f win at Yarmouth (good to firm) last summer; back to form when springing a 28-1 surprise at Chelmsford in February; 3lb rise could leave her vulnerable back from 118 days off.
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9th

5

(4)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Leicester

Fillyfudge

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lemos De Souza

Scored over hurdles at Stratford last May but below par on the AW over the winter, beating just one home in 1m2f handicap at Chelmsford in February; more is required after a break in a change of headgear.

14/1

7th

1

(7)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Fillyfudge

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Lemos De Souza

C&D scorer but she's not proving the easiest to predict of late, tried in a change of headgear when only sixth of eight in 1m handicap here last month; others are preferred.

12/1

6th

8

(6)

15th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Fillyfudge

9st 0lb

J: George Wood

T: Lemos De Souza

All three of her wins on the Flat have been over 1m2f; failed to beat a rival home at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in November but she ran a better race when fifth of 12 at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) 26 days ago; cheekpieces replace the visor but this is the shortest trip she has encountered since July 2023.

12/1

Form: 050-94

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden; attracted some support on his stable debut at Kempton four weeks ago (1m4f) where he finished a creditable fourth of the ten runners; needs more to defy the same mark but his best run for Johnny Murtagh came over 1m2f on good ground and new cheekpieces could help.
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6th

2

(1)

28th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

13:45 Yarmouth

Baile Locha Riach

9st 10lb

J: Luke Catton

T: D Donovan

Still a maiden and he beat only one rival when tried in cheekpieces in 1m2f handicap at Nottingham nine days ago; blinkers are reached for now.

10/1

9th

9

(5)

19th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

19:20 Nottingham

Baile Locha Riach

9st 5lb

J: Luke Catton

T: D Donovan

Nine-race maiden; attracted some support on his stable debut at Kempton four weeks ago (1m4f) where he finished a creditable fourth of the ten runners; needs more to defy the same mark but his best run for Johnny Murtagh came over 1m2f on good ground and new cheekpieces could help.

14/1

4th

3

(7)

22nd May 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Baile Locha Riach

9st 10lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: D Donovan

Ex-Irish maiden whose opening handicap mark proved harsh, at 1m2f and 1m5f; has left Johnny Murtagh since last seen in April and probably needs weight off his back.

14/1

50/1

Form: 277-89

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Only one Flat effort of note for the Charltons last year and she's struggled over hurdles and on the Flat for her new yard; hard to warm to.
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3rd

6

(2)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:35 Catterick

Lillistar

8st 11lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Over 6l behind Zephlyn over C&D last May; some fair form since (won over 2m at Wolverhampton in October) but not quite at her best back on turf last twice (over 2m5f and 1m4f); place chance.

8/1

5th

5

(5)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

20:22 Pontefract

Lillistar

8st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Not at her best over hurdles or here (extended 2m5f) last month; drop in trip can help but others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

6th

9

(10)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 139y

Class 6

16:32 Pontefract

Lillistar

8st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Below her best over hurdles 16 days ago but runner-up on the Flat at Newcastle (2m, AW) last month; consistent in this code last August-October and she's shaped as though this test of stamina could suit; on the shortlist.

11/2

Form: 401681 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won two of his six starts for Michael Wigham this year, latterly a runaway success at Leicester 53 days ago (1m2f, soft); sold for 12,500gns last month; 11lb rise and likely faster ground will ask different questions of her today.
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1st

5

(3)

5th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Newbury

Bletchley Storm

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: George Baker

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear, headway over 7f out

14/1

6th

4

(1)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

19:54 Goodwood

Bletchley Storm

10st 12lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: George Baker

Non-stayer over 1m4f last time; respectable 1m2f form otherwise for current yard, notably a success at Brighton and close third at Sandown; possibilities back down in distance, for last year's winning trainer/jockey combination.

11/2

6th

8

(6)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 4

16:00 Brighton

Bletchley Storm

9st 5lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: George Baker

Three wins this year, the most recent here (1m2f) last month on debut for new stable; good third at Sandown (1m2f) last time; likely player provided she's as effective back at 1m4f (second attempt).

4/1

16/1

Form: 841168 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins for today's apprentice rider in April and only 1lb higher than for the second of them; two subsequent runs weren't so promising though and others make more appeal.
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11th

11

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:42 Yarmouth

McTed

9st 0lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Martin Dunne

Won first three handicaps for new yard on AW and turf (1m-1m2f) by emphatic margins but he couldn't defy a penalty in October and was a further 5lb higher when soundly beaten in November; now has to show he can cope with current mark; regular cheekpieces left off.

25/1

3

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:57 Newmarket

McTed

9st 11lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Martin Dunne

Ridden last three years by Alice Bond; 3-3 for Martin Dunne with his wins over 9.4f at Wolverhampton, 1m2f at Brighton and 8.6f at Wolverhampton, with varied tactics but all in good style; 4lb penalty and just six days off but that latest run was career-best form and this 7yo is on the march.

2/1

4th

3

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:57 Newmarket

McTed

9st 11lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Martin Dunne

Ridden last three years by Alice Bond; 3-3 for Martin Dunne with his wins over 9.4f at Wolverhampton, 1m2f at Brighton and 8.6f at Wolverhampton, with varied tactics but all in good style; 4lb penalty and just six days off but that latest run was career-best form and this 7yo is on the march.

2/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £16.40
Straight Forecast £13.85
Tricast £59.53
Trifecta £86.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Laser Focus

POSTDATA:

Bletchley Storm

Daily Mail:

Sisterandbrother

The Times:

Showy

The Guardian:

Carey Street

Telegraph:

Bletchley Storm

Daily Record:

Bletchley Storm

RP RATINGS:

Laser Focus

NEWMARKET:

Laser Focus

Daily Mirror:

Laser Focus

The Sun:

Laser Focus

The Star:

Laser Focus

D Express:

Sisterandbrother