October 09 / 13.45 Nottingham

13.45

Soft

Don’t Miss The Robin Hood Stakes 30th Oct Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 6f 18y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Don’t Miss The Robin Hood Stakes 30th Oct Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £39.70
  • Place: £7.00

Form: 452477 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Both wins on Tapeta at Wolverhampton; best turf efforts at Catterick but never threatened there last week on debut for new yard; not the percentage call.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Tommytwohoots

8st 10lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Last run was too bad to be true and had made a positive start for this yard, and he's closely matched with Dr Ali; possibilities.

10/1

12th

15

(17)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Tommytwohoots

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

On a long losing sequence but he has started life well for John Mackie on last two outings, fourth of 12 in 5f Catterick handicap ten days ago; very much one to consider off the same mark with cheekpieces refitted.

10/1

4th

10

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Tommytwohoots

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John Mackie

Finished second in this race in 2023 (soft) and 2024 (heavy); good second at Wolverhampton on his stable debut (6f) two weeks ago; well drawn back on turf but his 18 turf runs have seen him steer clear of anything faster than good to soft.

6/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 546412 BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Respectable heavy-ground form at Ffos Las the last twice, winning over 7.4f then running-on second over 6f; chance improves granted a similar surface.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(14)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Diamondsinthesand

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Adrian Wintle

All of his four turf wins have been on good or slower including heavy; his last win was at Bath (5.6f) last September but he's finished down the field there in his last three runs; now drops back in grade but he needs to rediscover his spark; regular hood is removed.

25/1

7th

7

(5)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

16:00 Bath

Diamondsinthesand

8st 5lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Adrian Wintle

Ties in with a couple of today's rivals on C&D reappearance form but ideally needs a return to further; yet to score over a bare 5f; gained his Bath win over the extended 5f.

10/1

7th

10

(2)

5th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:45 Bath

Diamondsinthesand

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Won three times in the second half of 2025, including at this track (5.7f); looks high enough in the weights on his return from a five-month absence.

8/1

50/1

  • Place: £9.00

Form: 050005 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Veteran who showed in 2023 that he's still capable of winning races; however, holds very weak claims on 2024 form and has declined sharply aged 11.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

3

(1)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dodgy Bob

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Mullineaux

Veteran who is without a win since September 2023 and looks out of form; faces tough terms as well.

25/1

10

(7)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Dodgy Bob

10st 4lb

J: Mr Sebastian Perry

T: Michael Mullineaux

12yo who is without a win since September 2023 and recent evidence doesn't indicate he's about to end that losing sequence.

66/1

11th

5

(5)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dodgy Bob

9st 9lb

J: Poppy Scott

T: Michael Mullineaux

upset in stalls, midfield

33/1

OUR TIP

5/1

Form: 142432 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Seems to handle any ground; consistent 2024 form includes wins in June/July, latter off this mark; creditable second at Windsor most recently; solid contender.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

6

(8)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:50 Bath

Bama Lama

9st 0lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Effectively 11lb lower than when winning on heavy ground at Windsor (5f) last October but placed on only one of her nine appearances this year and evidently not as good as she was.

8/1

9

(4)

9th Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ffos Las

Bama Lama

8st 9lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

12lb lower than when winning at Windsor (5f, heavy) last October, but patchy form in the meantime with her latest fourth of seven coming in a 0-50 classified event at Lingfield (6f, good); cheekpieces removed after one use.

7/1

1

(6)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:20 Lingfield

Bama Lama

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Seven-time winner who didn't get home in a Windsor handicap (6f, good) a fortnight ago, but she does stay this far; has won on good to firm, but most of her successes have come on good ground or softer; sports headgear for the first time on her 60th outing.

11/2

33/1

Form: 637308 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
On a long losing run and has a question mark over current form having shown little on AW this autumn (back from layoff); suited by soft/heavy on turf.
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6th

5

(4)

29th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:12 Catterick

Quanah

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

in touch with leaders, dropped to rear and hung left over 1f out, no chance when eased inside final furlong

12/1

6th

5

(4)

29th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:12 Catterick

Quanah

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

in touch with leaders, dropped to rear and hung left over 1f out, no chance when eased inside final furlong

12/1

5th

9

(1)

9th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

13:45 Nottingham

Quanah

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Liam Bailey

On a long losing run and has a question mark over current form having shown little on AW this autumn (back from layoff); suited by soft/heavy on turf.

33/1

Form: 678654 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has form on all types of ground; inconsistent this term but has possibilities if building on latest effort (beaten only 2l); now 3lb below last winning mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

13

(14)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Apache Star

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: E D Delany

Won twice over 5.5f at Bath in 2023 but has come up dry since; no show in three starts for this stable but handicapper relenting and Colin Keane is 2-9 for this yard.

18/1

9th

16

(12)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Navan

Apache Star

8st 8lb

J: Kyle Faulkner

T: E D Delany

Three wins when trained in UK with the last in 2023; well beaten in testing ground last twice but might go better today; cheekpieces instead of blinkers.

22/1

15/8

Form: 059041 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism in Hamilton event (6f, good to soft) last month, opening his account at 12th attempt; may remain competitive, having gone back up just 2lb.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(4)

9th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

13:45 Nottingham

Many A Year

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: John Butler

Justified favouritism in Hamilton event (6f, good to soft) last month, opening his account at 12th attempt; may remain competitive, having gone back up just 2lb.

15/8

1st

5

(2)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Hamilton

Many A Year

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Butler

dwelt start, prominent, headway over 1f out, soon ridden to lead, kept on

9/2

4th

6

(9)

7th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Many A Year

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Showed promise last summer in novice/maiden races; has tumbled down the weights and he's one to watch in the betting now back from a break, but he struggled on his four starts earlier this year; plenty to prove.

20/1

16/1

Form: -09736 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Steadily back to form in spring; best to forgive her effort 11 days ago on return from break (blindfold off late, slowly away); well treated on her 2022/2023 wins.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(9)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Fylingdale

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Tapeta winner at Southwell (6f) in early 2023 but she hasn't regained her best form since back from an absence and was well held on the return to Southwell last week.

10/1

8

(9)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Fylingdale

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Tapeta winner at Southwell (6f) in early 2023 but she hasn't regained her best form since back from an absence and was well held on the return to Southwell last week.

10/1

5th

10

(1)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Fylingdale

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner in 2023; her form has dipped the last twice but the pick of this year's form gives her claims and this is not a strong event.

12/1

10/1

Form: 252254

Last run: 79 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Not one to support with total confidence, with strike-rate just 1-35; however, generally consistent this year (AW/turf) and has a fighting chance off current mark.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(3)

21st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:50 Beverley

Cubanista

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

Sole win from 39 starts was in June 2022 and he's been beaten 13l or more in his last four runs; opposable.

25/1

7th

2

(2)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:08 Nottingham

Cubanista

9st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

Of interest on last year's best but he ended 2024 with a whimper and neither AW run this March suggested he was the answer.

20/1

11th

12

(9)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Cubanista

8st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Olly Williams

took keen hold, in rear throughout

16/1

Non-runners

Porfin

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £154.40
Straight Forecast £89.65
Tricast £2613.06
Trifecta £4266.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Many A Year

SPOTLIGHT:

Bama Lama

The Star:

Fylingdale

NEWMARKET:

Many A Year

The Times:

Many A Year

Telegraph:

Many A Year

The Guardian:

Many A Year

Daily Mail:

Many A Year

D Express:

Many A Year

Daily Record:

Diamondsinthesand

POSTDATA:

Bama Lama

Daily Mirror:

Bama Lama