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Fine Details Vehicle Valeting Handicap

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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Fine Details Vehicle Valeting Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £18.50
  • Place: £4.30

Form: 214717 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent and failed to threaten at Nottingham last month, but two starts ago he won a 14-runner handicap here (5.4f, good to firm) and is worth a second look in view of that good course form; possible player.
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16th

4

(3)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Duran

9st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Second in this race last year before running out the ready winner of a 5f AW handicap at Haydock last May (good to firm) off a 1lb lower mark; made an encouraging return to action at Beverley 16 days ago; each-way shout.

10/1

5th

5

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Beverley

Duran

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Pushed the reopposing Smart Vision close at Doncaster last autumn; started last season well (including second in this race on reappearance) and should be on the premises if resuming in similar form.

8/1

12

(10)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

13:30 Doncaster

Duran

8st 10lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Ran well when second over C&D (soft) last month; respectable efforts twice since but this first experience of heavy going needs to prompt some further progress.

12/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 314120 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Improved form when winning Wolverhampton handicap (5f, AW) in June and 1l runner-up at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) next time; twice blocked in his run and couldn't do himself justice at Newcastle (5f, AW) latest and could be a contender if getting the breaks this afternoon.
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6th

2

(6)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:27 Goodwood

Fidelius

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Robert Cowell

Record of 6-17 on AW includes two wins in a consistent 2026 campaign; not disgraced back on turf last time but finished only fifth of six and took record in this sphere to 0-9; others preferred.

9/1

5th

2

(7)

4th May 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 3

14:50 Bath

Fidelius

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Robert Cowell

6-17 on AW and better than ever this spring, following his Lingfield win in March with a narrow defeat at Southwell; 0-8 on turf but has run well on fast ground in the past; perhaps a shade high in the weights now.

7/2

2nd

2

(1)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Fidelius

9st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Robert Cowell

Three AW wins since November, the latest a comfortable success at Lingfileld; held by Spring Is Sprung on C&D form from January but he should give his running again.

11/4

20/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: 060207 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on his form this spring and back on song when second at Haydock (5f, good) in July; however, he's inconsistent and hasn't been at the same level the last twice; others have less to prove.
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13th

12

(17)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Vince LAmour

9st 3lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Tim Easterby

Recent Ripon winner but poor on either side of that and he has become hard to predict.

25/1

13th

8

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Vince LAmour

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Wins have all come over easy tracks in the spring/autumn on good or softer ground; won well at Ripon last weekend but was always well positioned from the rail draw and a 6lb rise looks plenty as he goes back up in class.

10/1

1st

2

(8)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Ripon

Vince LAmour

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Returned to form with a second at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) last month but he failed to back that up over C&D (last of eight) two weeks ago; has something to prove again after that and he's still 3lb higher than for his last win.

11/2

25/1

Form: -52683 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Two wins last August for Ed Dunlop; 0-5 and inconsistent this year but he returned from a break at Catterick (5f, good) 11 days ago and kept on for a fair third of five; should be suited by the likely strong pace in this big field and he's an each-way possible.
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9th

10

(3)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mini Magna

8st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Antony Brittain

Down to a career-low mark but he's been well held on Tapeta in last three starts and his last win was at Bath in August 2023; opposable.

25/1

6th

2

(8)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mini Magna

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Down to a career-low mark and wasn't beaten far at Newcastle three runs back when 4lb higher; however, lesser performances have followed at Southwell, where he's run well in the past.

10/1

14th

8

(14)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Mini Magna

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Won twice as a 2yo for Ed Dunlop; 0-11 for current stable and he's been well short of his best so far this year; drawn widest on a rare 6f run.

25/1

Form: -11088

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Two easy wins in May in Yarmouth maiden (6f, good) and Lingfield novice (6f, good to firm); hasn't run badly in competitive 3yo handicaps the last twice and he may yet be capable of better for his top yard, but such improvement is necessary today.
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8th

12

(9)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Dorney Lake

8st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Liam Bailey

Looked to be coming to the boil when third at Southwell last month but two subsequent turf efforts have been blighted by slow starts; on a dangerous mark but he goes without any accessories and needs to get it right at the stalls.

16/1

6th

6

(1)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 5

17:05 Wetherby

Dorney Lake

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Liam Bailey

Disappointing at Catterick on Wednesday when he couldn't get into it after a slow start; he had been threatening something better on AW beforehand and this drop in class can help; hood returns; chance if breaking better.

7/1

5th

6

(5)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

16:25 Catterick

Dorney Lake

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Four 6f wins on good or faster turf; running himself into form on AW for his new yard this winter, most recently keeping on for third in a 0-80 at Southwell three weeks ago; 14lb lower than for his last turf outing; interesting contender.

5/2

16/1

Form: 533226 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Prominent-racer who was second of 14 here (5.4f, good to firm) in July and again went close at Musselburgh (5f, good to firm) next time; well beaten at Pontefract since but was trapped wide; consistent in the main and he could bounce back with a bold show.
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4th

5

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Curious Rover

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Katie Scott

Useful 5f turf form in 2025 but his season slowed down later in the year and he's been below best, despite the reduced mark, this term; 0-3 on Newcastle AW but he did handle that Tapeta earlier in his career, so perhaps the switch to this track might pay off in first-time headgear.

8/1

4th

9

(17)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Curious Rover

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Second to Castan in a division of this race in 2025; led for a long way when fourth of eight at Musselburgh 17 days ago; 6lb below his last winning mark; has plenty in his favour.

10/1

16/1

Form: 127410 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Down the field at Goodwood last time but that's not the first time he's been below par there; prior to that he came from the back of the pack to win at Haydock (5f, good) and, while such tactics can be difficult to execute over 5f here, the expected strong pace will be in his favour; interesting.
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5

(9)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Cloud King

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Robert Cowell

Hasn't had many chances on AW but he looked good over C&D last spring and he picked up smartly to beat eight rivals at Chelmsford last month; this is a higher grade but a 4lb rise is fair enough and he still has a bit of potential.

5/1

1st

1

(3)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Cloud King

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robert Cowell

Southwell Tapeta winner who is now 1lb lower than when successful at Haydock (5f, good) last summer, but probably needs a bit more than in his recent efforts now switched to Polytrack; stable triple-handed.

11/2

4

(9)

24th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

14:10 Sandown

Cloud King

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Robert Cowell

Couple of fourth-place finishes since wearing cheekpieces; scored comfortably off this mark at Haydock last July and a return to that peak form would give him major claims.

11/2

11/1

Form: 295199 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won 2yo novice over C&D last June and landed a five-runner fillies' handicap at Doncaster (5f, good) in July; however, she's failed to threaten the next twice and needs to raise her game in this competitive race.
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7th

5

(10)

25th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket

Harvanna

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Prominent racer; three 5f wins when trained by Karl Burke, the latest a handicap off 1lb lower last July; runner-up in two of her five runs for Mick Appleby but she dropped away having forced the pace at Goodwood eight weeks ago; should be able to grab the stands' rail which could be advantageous but there are other pace influences to contend with.

10/1

12/1

Form: 118160 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Two wins (5f, good) from first three handicaps then not disgraced in C&D Listed race; retains potential but he's been soundly beaten on the two occasions he's tackled a big-field handicap, most recently at Goodwood.
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1st

8

(7)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

Grandlad

8st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

Had an inconsistent spell on AW towards the end of 2025; has a better strike-rate on turf and recorded last year's August double off slightly higher marks; possibilities returned to this sphere on reappearance.

7/1

13/2

Form: 1-0894 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Completed soft-ground double when winning C&D nursery last October, and returned to form when back on slow ground for fourth at Carlisle (6f, soft) recently; however, it seems unlikely he'll have his favoured soft going.
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4th

9

(9)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Irish Nectar

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

All three wins on turf when trained by Kevin Ryan; beaten a head over C&D in February but below that level twice since; may do better back at this track.

12/1

18th

19

(10)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Irish Nectar

8st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Herrington

Weighted to reverse October's Pontefract form with Fine Interview; best run for new stable came when second at Kempton last month; raced too freely at Newcastle since; cheekpieces replace blinkers.

25/1

11/2

Form: -21011 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Highly progressive front-runner who made it three wins from his last four starts when making all at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) last month; hit with 9lb rise but wasn't fully extended and it remains be seen where the ceiling of his ability lies; this course should suit his style.
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1st

5

(4)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

16:05 Hamilton

Law Of Average

9st 5lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Progressive 3yo but his form headed south last year; back to winning ways when making all at Bath (5f, firm) four weeks ago; his head carriage has always been a bit ungainly but he's tough to pass when on song; major player despite the 4lb rise.

2/1

1st

3

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

17:20 Bath

Law Of Average

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Front-runner who has won four times from 20 starts; mostly struggled last year and failed to beat a rival home at Southwell when last seen 132 days ago; down another 2lb but others have stronger claims.

8/1

33/1

Form: 0117-0 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Maiden/novice wins at Newcastle (6f/5f, AW) last autumn before substandard handicap debut at Wolverhampton (6f, AW); pulled hard, then absent until Ripon (6f, good) three weeks ago when he may have needed the run, but he was well beaten and it's hard to be confident on the back of that.
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12th

11

(3)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Monks Dream

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Has gained all four of his wins at Newcastle, with the most recent of those successes coming there over 5f 16 days ago; 3lb rise looks fair but he was well beaten when last seen over 6f.

8/1

1st

2

(4)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Monks Dream

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

All three of his wins have come at Newcastle and he has run some good races this winter, including his latest third when keeping on after an awkward start (not his first); capable at this level; respected.

9/2

16/1

Form: 264201 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Went close in Newcastle handicap (5f, AW) in June and fast ground reportedly didn't suit here next time; off the mark at the 12th attempt in Chepstow maiden (5f, good to soft) a fortnight ago and could be involved if conditions are in his favour (unproven on good going).
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10th

12

(4)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Ticktyboo

8st 6lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Regressed for Nigel Tinkler last year; having a first run at beyond sprints trips for his new yard, back from seven months off; doesn't make obvious appeal.

33/1

5th

2

(4)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ticktyboo

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Sole win came in a three-runner maiden at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) last August; best effort this year came over C&D two weeks ago but he enjoyed a clear run while several of those in behind got in each other's way; more needed to win.

11/2

3rd

4

(5)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ticktyboo

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Sole win came in a three-runner maiden at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) last August; below his best in four starts this year and others are preferred.

10/1

Non-runners

Mon Na Slieve, Cover Point, Make It Easy

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Payout
Exacta £283.10
Straight Forecast £216.02
Tricast £4557.55
Trifecta £6084.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Law Of Average

RP RATINGS:

Dorney Lake

NEWMARKET:

Cloud King

POSTDATA:

Make It Easy

The Times:

Irish Nectar

Telegraph:

Law Of Average

D Express:

Law Of Average

The Sun:

Law Of Average

TOPSPEED:

Dorney Lake

The Star:

Cloud King

Daily Record:

Make It Easy

Daily Mirror:

Irish Nectar