August 16 / 14.05 Newbury

14.05

Good To Firm

Watch Weekend Winners With BetVictor Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Watch Weekend Winners With BetVictor Nursery Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.90
  • Place: £3.80

Form: 518 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Got away with early keenness when favourite for a 6f novice at Lingfield (good) but that trait found him out in a Listed race here; cheekpieces fitted for nursery debut; others appeal more.
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2

(4)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Spirit Of Leros

9st 12lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Marco Botti

Useful 2yo; in and out this season and he failed to fire over C&D three weeks ago (slow start); each-way claims if on one of his good days.

12/1

5

(10)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Spirit Of Leros

9st 5lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Marco Botti

Losing run up to nine, but has twice gone close in recent months as when beaten a short head in first-time blinkers on AW debut at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) 18 days ago; back up 2lb, but still 1lb below his last winning mark and could go well.

4/1

6

(6)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Kempton (AW)

Spirit Of Leros

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Marco Botti

Useful juvenile who turned in best effort this year at Yarmouth in June; below that level since but has blinkers on for the first time to replace usual cheekpieces and is on a handy mark for this AW debut.

12/1

25/1

  • Place: £6.20

Form: 6666

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Sixth in all his runs at about 5f, latterly in a field of nine on nursery debut at Lingfield (AW); today's extra furlong could be in his favour but others have stronger form credentials.
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6th

2

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Candy

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Came good last autumn, winning three times, and he confirmed that this is his time of year by posting a personal best to beat his 24 rivals in the Ayr Silver Cup (6f, soft; made all) two weeks ago; hasn't run over 5f since the early part of his 2yo campaign but gives the impression this trip may well suit; well worth his place back in a Listed race and set for a bold show.

9/2

1st

10

(16)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Candy

9st 10lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Often leads; ended 2yo season with a flourish, three 6f wins including one at this meeting and a Listed Redcar race (good and soft); has failed to shine this year but conditions are more in his favour today; revival possible; one of three for the yard.

12/1

11

(19)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Ascot

Candy

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Ended 2024 in fine form, completing a hat-trick when winning the Listed Two-Year-Old Trophy at Redcar last October (6f, soft); the handicapper has been in command this year but he's dropped 6lb in his last two starts and getting back on a slower surface is in his favour; has the rail draw and can make the runnning; revival expected.

20/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 4631 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Entitled to win an ordinary maiden at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) on his first run since being gelded and he doesn't look obviously well treated for handicap debut.
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2nd

3

(10)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Far Above The Law

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Did well over 6f for Alice Haynes and coped fine with the drop back to 5f at Ascot where he was prominent throughout and prevailed by just over a length; this 6lb higher mark isn't beyond him.

8/1

1st

10

(13)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Far Above The Law

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Well handicapped on his best form for Alice Haynes and he made an encouraging stable debut when a close third at Southwell three weeks ago; one to be interested in.

12/1

3rd

6

(2)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Far Above The Law

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Herrington

His two wins for Alice Haynes came over 6f but he wasn't beaten far dropped to 5f when last seen in October; sold for 40,000gns soon afterwards; on a handy mark ahead of his stable debut; goes without headgear; betting should guide.

8/1

Form: 06433 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Progressive in his qualifying races; close up on nursery debut at Haydock (6f, good) despite that race not going to plan and he then got outpaced at Goodwood before running on well (6f); up to winning off this mark and perhaps he wants a flat track.
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9th

12

(9)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Rare Change

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Richard Hughes

Showed a resurgence in his form at Lingfield (AW) seasonal debut; did well on turf (6f/7f, good/good to firm) last May/June, winning three times, and looks interesting off a workable mark returned to this sphere.

10/1

3rd

3

(4)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

14:51 Lingfield (AW)

Rare Change

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Ran well at Kempton in sole 6f AW run (as 2yo) but proved a far better 3yo, winning three of his first four turf starts, over 6f and 7f; his form deserted him later but he returns to action only just above his latest winning mark last June; interesting.

6/1

Form: 5189

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Looked promising in winning at York (5f, good to soft) but well down the field since then, in a 6f Listed race and 5f conditions contest (both good to firm); can turn elsewhere.
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4

(13)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Gila

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

Won at York last summer (5f, good to soft) on her second start but beaten 14 times since; ran okay without improving for the step up to 7f at Kempton two weeks ago; drops in class but drawn widest and others may have her measure.

8/1

4

(13)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Gila

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

Won at York last summer (5f, good to soft) on her second start but beaten 14 times since; ran okay without improving for the step up to 7f at Kempton two weeks ago; drops in class but drawn widest and others may have her measure.

8/1

4

(13)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Gila

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

Won at York last summer (5f, good to soft) on her second start but beaten 14 times since; ran okay without improving for the step up to 7f at Kempton two weeks ago; drops in class but drawn widest and others may have her measure.

8/1

12/1

Form: 783

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
All three runs in the month of July and took a nice step forward to make the frame at Salisbury, finishing ahead of the penalised Priapos; may need further improvement to defy this mark but he's trending in the right direction.
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6th

7

(2)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Newbury

Meeghat

8st 13lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

All three runs in the month of July and took a nice step forward to make the frame at Salisbury, finishing ahead of the penalised Priapos; may need further improvement to defy this mark but he's trending in the right direction.

12/1

3rd

4

(1)

24th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Salisbury

Meeghat

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Having his third run in the space of three weeks and may well find life easier in nurseries after tonight, with Yakfeek looking his trainer's best chance.

20/1

8th

9

(11)

13th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

18:15 Salisbury

Meeghat

9st 7lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Half-brother to very useful 7f/1m performer Rhoscolyn; made just a mildly encouraging debut when seventh of nine at Newbury (6f, good to firm) nine days ago but ought to have learned from that experience.

12/1

Form: 842

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has got better with each run and from the front he beat all bar a promising newcomer at Windsor (6f, good to firm; second run in a hood); looks the type to pay his way in handicaps.
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6th

3

(3)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Marrakesh Express

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Improved with each of first three starts but his free-going tendencies cost him on handicap debut at Newbury; this trip makes him of more interest even though an easy lead won't be there for the taking.

7/1

7th

9

(11)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Newbury

Marrakesh Express

8st 12lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Has got better with each run and from the front he beat all bar a promising newcomer at Windsor (6f, good to firm; second run in a hood); looks the type to pay his way in handicaps.

10/1

2nd

4

(3)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:55 Windsor

Marrakesh Express

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

led

2/1

Form: 451 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Dropped in class after running in the Chesham at Royal Ascot, she ran out the ready winner of an ordinary 6f novice on the Kempton AW; has potential off this mark now handicapping and her stable is flying.
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7th

10

(8)

7th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Kempton (AW)

Miss El Fundi

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

mounted in chute

33/1

8th

3

(6)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Newbury

Miss El Fundi

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Dropped in class after running in the Chesham at Royal Ascot, she ran out the ready winner of an ordinary 6f novice on the Kempton AW; has potential off this mark now handicapping and her stable is flying.

11/4

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 5415 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
250,000gns yearling; improved again to win a 5f novice at Sandown without much fuss and he was soon on the backfoot after early interference when one of the favourites for a Windsor nursery (5f); could be given another chance.
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7th

7

(6)

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Newmarket

Siegen

9st 1lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Hannon

Has raced exclusively at sprint distances; has failed to build on his June success (5f, good) and doesn't shape as if he's crying out for this new trip; others preferred.

33/1

Form: 3323 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Looked mildly progressive when beaten a short-head at Windsor (good to firm) before running below par on slower ground at Chepstow; gelded ahead of nursery debut and not one to be writing off.
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4th

1

(8)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Invincible Crown

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ruth Carr

He has done his winning on AW and, although he handles turf, it has been a while since he ran to form on the grass; drops in class today but others look safer.

9/1

6th

8

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

14:48 Pontefract

Invincible Crown

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Seems happiest on AW nowadays; not at best at Wolverhampton when last seen in December; trainer may have stronger claims with Jojo Rabbit.

25/1

1st

10

(9)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Invincible Crown

9st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Has finished behind a couple of these over C&D in his last two starts (albeit in the frame), but remains 8lb higher than when winning over C&D last month; not the best of draws and may again find a few too strong.

5/1

10/1

Form: 130 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won at Newcastle and then a close third under a penalty at Ayr when still looking green (both over 6f); barely sighted on his nursery debut at Glorious Goodwood but that was over 7f on a very different track and he could bounce back.
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11th

2

(12)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Newbury

Fred On Fire

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Won at Newcastle and then a close third under a penalty at Ayr when still looking green (both over 6f); barely sighted on his nursery debut at Glorious Goodwood but that was over 7f on a very different track and he could bounce back.

10/1

12th

3

(11)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Fred On Fire

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Hugo Palmer

in rear

9/1

3rd

1

(3)

15th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:18 Ayr

Fred On Fire

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

took keen hold, prominent, ran green under 2f out, soon went second, no extra and lost second final strides

2/1

12th
5 (10)
Priapos

7/1

Form: 14 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Has a Group 2 Mill Reef entry; 4-1 winner of a Windsor maiden (6f, good to firm) but couldn't defy the penalty under similar conditions at Salisbury and in third was Meeghat; the winner of that race was put in his place under a penalty back at Salisbury on Wednesday; on bare form, this mark looks on the high side.
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1st

5

(8)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Priapos

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Phillip Makin

Has done well over 1m for new connections, finding plenty for two wins on sand at Newcastle in late 2025; given a break after and two turf runs since, at Beverley and when fourth at Ayr ten days ago, suggest he isn't just an AW pony; can go well.

6/1

4th

4

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ayr

Priapos

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Rejuvenated on AW late last year, winning two in a row at Newcastle (1m); it's possible he'll improve for last month's outing at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm; seventh of ten), which was his first of the year, but he needs to prove he can transfer his AW resurgence back to turf.

16/1

7th

5

(2)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

15:22 Beverley

Priapos

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Phillip Makin

Proved suited by the switch to AW towards the end of his 2025 campaign and nearly completed a 1m hat-trick on final outing; chance depends on whether he can keep up the good form returned to turf; only 1-12 in this sphere and 10lb higher than last attempt.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £295.50
Straight Forecast £235.33
Tricast £2490.11
Trifecta £3576.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rare Change

POSTDATA:

Priapos

TOPSPEED:

Marrakesh Express

NEWMARKET:

Miss El Fundi

The Sun:

Invincible Crown

Telegraph:

Priapos

Daily Mail:

Priapos

The Star:

Priapos

The Guardian:

Marrakesh Express

Daily Record:

Miss El Fundi

RP RATINGS:

Rare Change

The Times:

Rare Change

D Express:

Rare Change

Daily Mirror:

Rare Change