17.20
Good To FirmSky Bet Nursery Handicap
- Prize money: £51540
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 2
- 17 runners
Runners: 17 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
16/1 (Won)
- Win: £13.00
- Place: £4.35
Form: 185
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (10) |
1st Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Thirsk winner (6f, good; from 6lb lower) in April; various near misses since, including at Newmarket and York, and as recently as last week at Thirsk (beaten a head); high draw is helpful, the prospect of rain-softened ground less so; still rates a player. |
15/8 |
|
2nd 14 (8) |
28th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Quick to make his mark for current yard when going in over C&D in April; largely in good form since and posted a solid fifth of nine in 6f Pontefract handicap 12 days ago; considered. |
20/1 |
|
5th 5 (2) |
16th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Twice went close last month at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) then ran pretty well when seventh of 21 at York (6f, good to firm) most recently; this is less competitive than last time and he could be thereabouts. |
13/2 |
11/2
- Place: £2.50
Form: 2051 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 13lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (7) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Ran poorly when favourite for a C&D handicap in May; in good form prior to that and a return to form would come as no surprise; high on the list. |
4/1 |
|
11th 2 (5) |
25th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Dead-heated in a 6f handicap at Chelmsford last October; three solid efforts have followed and he should appreciate returning to 6f; drying ground no problem and he's high on the list. |
9/4 |
|
4th 3 (11) |
1st May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Two solid placed efforts have followed his AW win (6f; dead-heated) at Chelmsford last October; still has relatively low mileage and a promising claimer has been booked; first 5f run since his 2yo days. |
6/1 |
20/1
- Place: £3.10
Form: 46313 D
Last run: 5 days
W: 8st 3lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (8) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Has started off very well for Michael Herrington, landing a big-field handicap at Ascot (5f, good to firm) and going close in another at Thirsk (5f, good; Spring Is Sprung fourth, American Bay seventh) three weeks ago; a further 2lb nudge shouldn't prevent a prominent showing in his current mood, particularly with the promising Conor Whiteley taking 7lb off. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 3 (10) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
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 |
9st 2lb |
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 |
7/1
Form: 17 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 1 (7) |
27th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Often highly tried after her winning debut at Newbury, unplaced in Group 3s on three occasions; those runs sandwich a good fourth in a nursery at York's Ebor meeting off this mark; stable in fine form and she should be fine on AW; one to consider. |
6/1 |
|
12th 1 (7) |
27th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Often highly tried after her winning debut at Newbury, unplaced in Group 3s on three occasions; those runs sandwich a good fourth in a nursery at York's Ebor meeting off this mark; stable in fine form and she should be fine on AW; one to consider. |
6/1 |
|
11th 5 (8) |
21st Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
midfield in centre of group |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 1286
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (8) |
3rd Sep 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
0-5 and inconsistent since returning from long absence for new stable this year but was denied a clear run before keeping on well for second off today's mark at Wolverhampton (6f) five weeks ago and has good claims if in same mood again. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 1 (5) |
31st Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Nearly won off 2lb higher at Kempton three runs back but hasn't threatened since; behind American Style here the last time. |
12/1 |
11/1
Form: 814292 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 9lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (1) |
1st Nov 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
ducked left start, pressed leaders, soon raced far side with one other, switched left and joined main group after 2f, led narrowly over 1f out, ridden and faced challenge inside final furlong, just held on |
9/2 |
|
1st 2 (1) |
1st Nov 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
ducked left start, pressed leaders, soon raced far side with one other, switched left and joined main group after 2f, led narrowly over 1f out, ridden and faced challenge inside final furlong, just held on |
9/2 |
|
2nd 7 (1) |
12th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
8st 12lb |
pressed winner, lost second over 1f out, rallied final 110yds, went second again final stride |
8/1 |
15/2
Form: 22212
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 13lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (3) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 3y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
He has plenty of ability but he isn't the easiest to win with; not at his best in 6f handicaps on his last two starts; handles softer than good but others are more appealing for win purposes. |
10/1 |
|
8th 6 (3) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Yet to win a turf handicap and he was only ninth of 11 in this race last year; ran well when fifth of 17 at York over 5f last month but surprisingly found it happening too quickly over 6f at Brighton last Friday; others hold more interesting claims. |
11/1 |
|
7th 7 (9) |
7th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 215y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Back in form at York last time, despite being rather drawn away from the action in a race in which the leaders didn't stop; a while since he went beyond 5f but this may well be run to suit if he gets some luck once dropped in (as seems likely) from stall 9. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 445
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 17 (3) |
21st Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
Fair efforts on all three starts, most recently fifth of 12 in useful Haydock maiden (6f, good); 2lb out of the handicap on nursery debut but this 100,000gns half-brother to Listed winner Master Matt could have potential off today's mark. |
16/1 |
|
5th 8 (3) |
4th Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Has displayed ability when fourth on both starts (6f, good to firm/good) and this 100,000gns yearling could be capable of better, but others have greater substance to their form. |
33/1 |
|
4th 6 (8) |
15th Jul 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
took keen hold, prominent |
13/2 |
13/2
Form: 11 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 1lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (8) |
10th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 143y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won first two starts last summer (6f) but, although not added to tally since, shaped with more encouragement over 5f at Redcar last time; down a further 2lb and should be suited by the extra yardage; interesting. |
10/1 |
|
7 (5) |
21st Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
A dual 6f juvenile scorer but her more recent form is much less encouraging, tried visored when last of seven at Ripon (6f) 34 days ago; others are preferred. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 533
Last run: 30 days
W: 8st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 (2) |
14th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Won his nursery over C&D (good to firm) off only 1lb lower; missed all of 2025; sharper for his comeback run, he was up there throughout when a close third in a Class 4 at York 20 days ago; every chance. |
4/1 |
16/1
Form: 4941 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 14 (1) |
30th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Yet to add to his 2yo maiden win in 2024 and this year's form for new trainer has generally been disappointing; not the most obvious answer. |
50/1 |
|
10th 10 (1) |
26th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
1-30; well treated in the pick of last year's form, but his more recent efforts, including four for this yard, suggest a resurgence is needed. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 6 (2) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Poor strike-rate and his three runs for his new trainer haven't suggested he was primed to double his tally. |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: 926273
Last run: 4 days
W: 8st 2lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (5) |
18th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Placed in four of his nine starts including when third of seven in a Hamilton maiden (5f, good to soft) last time, but soundly beaten in both nurseries; needs the switch to the AW to make a difference; stable also runs Azuinthejungle. |
14/1 |
|
2 (6) |
30th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Exposed; has shown promise on occasions but best efforts have been on faster ground (well beaten in a 6f nursery on soft last time); others stronger. |
9/2 |
|
7th 2 (7) |
11th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Twice runner-up earlier in the season (including C&D) and last month's nursery debut came in a tough contest at York; however, he was soundly beaten and isn't obviously well treated even now down in grade. |
7/1 |
11/1
Form: 13027
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (6) |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 219y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Haydock winner off 3lb lower in April (1m, good; visor on first time); has come back to form on his last two starts (both at Ayr) finishing fourth over 1m2f on first occasion (good to soft) and fifth over 1m (soft) last time; chance. |
4/1 |
|
4th 5 (6) |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 219y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Haydock winner off 3lb lower in April (1m, good; visor on first time); has come back to form on his last two starts (both at Ayr) finishing fourth over 1m2f on first occasion (good to soft) and fifth over 1m (soft) last time; chance. |
4/1 |
|
5th 10 (8) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Aided by a first-time visor when gaining career win number three in 1m Haydock handicap in April; not disgraced since, including fourth of 13 over 1m2f here (good to soft) on Thursday; won't be inconvenienced by the drop back to 1m; his stable has won this twice with Revich in recent years. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 3232 BF
Last run: 25 days
W: 8st 12lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 (3) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Record of 4-11 on the AW and better than ever when a 33-1 third over 1m at Southwell last time out; dual course winner who is well drawn to adopt his prominent style of racing; considered. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 10 (6) |
20th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
C&D winner who prevailed narrowly over 1m at Lingfield (fourth career win) on New Year's Eve; 7f perhaps too sharp here last time but that was still disappointing given he was beaten 8l; all handicap wins at Class 4 level and this is a Class 3. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 3524
Last run: 40 days
W: 8st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (1) |
23rd Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Six-race maiden who hasn't progressed; ran well in one AW start but others look open to greater improvement. |
20/1 |
|
6th 6 (1) |
13th Oct 2024 Heavy 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Close third on heavy here on debut; has not improved much on that despite four further starts, gelded before well beaten at 50-1 in York nursery on latest; this race is nothing like so hot but others are still preferred. |
12/1 |
|
15th 15 (15) |
21st Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
0-4 but has shown promise each time, most recently close fourth of five on nursery debut at Ascot (6f, good), a run that can perhaps be upgraded as he made a move from the rear to lead over 1f out in that slowly run race; gelded since; today's bigger field should play to his strengths; interesting. |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: 26414 CD BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 (3) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 4lb |
Infrequent winner (2-29); placed six times on AW since narrow win at Wolverhampton (6f; 18-1) in early January; failed to figure from a wide draw at Catterick (7f) latest so needs to bounce back; more appeal than stablemate Kitaab. |
16/1 |
|
9th 10 (10) |
21st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Doesn't find winning easy (2-28) but is consistent for the level; third in four of his last five AW starts, including when keeping on behind Mount Ruapehu at Southwell (6f; 14-1) 23 days ago; wide draw isn't ideal for turf return; stablemate of Indy's Angel. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 9 (2) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Can miss the break and tends to pull hard; still deserves some respect after a recent third over C&D. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 826 BF
Last run: 13 days
W: 8st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 (1) |
28th Jun 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
15-race maiden; neither of his 7f runs have been convincing in terms of stamina and there are more persuasive options today. |
10/1 |
|
8th 2 (5) |
8th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Runner-up in five consecutive 0-65 handicaps over 6f on the AW between September and January, but not fared in better since and now 0-14; didn't run very well in one previous go over this far. |
10/1 |
|
5th 1 (7) |
25th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Seemingly aided by cheekpieces when runner-up five consecutive times (once here) over 6f in September-January, and last month's 5f fourth at Chelmsford came in a slightly better race than this; worth persisting with over this trip. |
7/4 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £166.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £93.47 |
| Tricast | £848.09 |
| Trifecta | £1663.80 |
Selections
RP RATINGS:
Scatter PennyTOPSPEED:
Far Above The LawSPOTLIGHT:
Sex On FireDaily Mail:
Managing DirectorTelegraph:
Scatter PennyDaily Mirror:
Scatter PennyThe Star:
Scatter PennyDaily Record:
Scatter PennyNEWMARKET:
Far Above The LawPOSTDATA:
Sex On Fire