October 23 / 17.15 Newmarket

17.15

Soft

TrustATrader Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £4380.9
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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TrustATrader Nursery Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.00
  • Place: £3.80

Form: 71486

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won at Goodwood (6f, good) in May on second start but unable to reproduce that promise, including in two nurseries.
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7th

1

(8)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:37 Goodwood

Jakarta

9st 12lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Oliver Cole

Won on good and soft ground as a 2yo; nearly added a Newmarket 1m handicap during a light second season and fast ground (for which she's been withdrawn before) was perhaps not ideal when down the field 13 days ago; better expected.

9/2

9th

7

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

Jakarta

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Oliver Cole

Dual winning juvenile (maiden/nursery) who was off for 324 days before showing mixed form in three starts from September last year, just failing in Newmarket handicap (1m, good) but lesser shows either side of that; she missed two runs on account of the ground (good to firm) last month; tongue-tie now added; looks on a handy mark.

12/1

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 423

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Has made the frame on all three starts (6f/7f, good to firm/good); improvement needed on nursery debut but he's been gelded since last time which could unlock the potential in his pedigree (cost 1,500,000gns); respected.
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10th

9

(8)

16th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Al Misbar

9st 1lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

1,500,000gns purchase who hasn't exactly lived up to expectations, being 0-4; however, gelded prior to running well in handicap here (7f) the final time; now goes in cheekpieces; may have a race of this nature in him.

4/1

10th

9

(8)

16th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Al Misbar

9st 1lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

1,500,000gns purchase who hasn't exactly lived up to expectations, being 0-4; however, gelded prior to running well in handicap here (7f) the final time; now goes in cheekpieces; may have a race of this nature in him.

4/1

2nd

1

(9)

23rd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newmarket

Al Misbar

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Has made the frame on all three starts (6f/7f, good to firm/good); improvement needed on nursery debut but he's been gelded since last time which could unlock the potential in his pedigree (cost 1,500,000gns); respected.

7/2

14/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 32365

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Displayed promise in May on his first two starts and took a step back in the right direction when fifth of seven in Goodwood nursery (7f, heavy) ten days ago, his first run since being gelded; however, he's now 0-5 and needs something extra today in the first-time blinkers.
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6th

4

(4)

5th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:47 Leicester

Megalithic

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Stuart Williams

Now 5lb lower than when placed in 7f Newmarket nursery for Ralph Beckett in the autumn but that was on soft ground and he is yet to strike form after two runs for new stable this year; eased in grade here; still needs to up his game.

10/1

6th

6

(2)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:50 Newmarket (July)

Megalithic

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Stuart Williams

Generally kept to softer ground by Ralph Beckett last year and was turned over at odds-on in one start on good to firm; off four months since an ordinary debut for his new, in-form yard (which picked him up for 22,000gns) in a Polytrack maiden; market useful.

12/1

10th

7

(12)

12th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Megalithic

8st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Stuart Williams

prominent

3/1

11/2

Form: 643031

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Cost 200,000gns at the breeze-ups in April and, having been gelded, he displayed improved form to make all in recent Pontefract nursery (6f, soft; sixth start); did it readily and there's every chance he'll be fine now back up to 7f; could take a 7lb rise in his stride.
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2nd

3

(5)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Veydari

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Best form on soft ground, his only win coming over C&D in October 2024; makes her seasonal debut and would be interesting if the ground eases.

15/2

8

(5)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

17:08 Pontefract

Veydari

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won nursery here last October (6f, soft) on sole previous course visit and he's run some good races in defeat for his new yard this season, including on good ground and when fourth of 13 at Ayr three weeks ago (6f, soft; showed pace); each-way contender now back down in trip.

8/1

Form: 35305

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
In top hands and returned to form with fair fifth of eight in first-time blinkers over C&D (soft) recently on second nursery start; however, he needs to raise his game if he's to get off the mark today; a first-time visor replaces the blinkers (has now worn new headgear on each of last three runs).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

8

(1)

23rd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newmarket

Aegean Sea

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: John & Thady Gosden

In top hands and returned to form with fair fifth of eight in first-time blinkers over C&D (soft) recently on second nursery start; however, he needs to raise his game if he's to get off the mark today; a first-time visor replaces the blinkers (has now worn new headgear on each of last three runs).

8/1

5th

8

(9)

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Newmarket

Aegean Sea

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: John & Thady Gosden

Stablemate of Attack; has failed to build on debut promise but soft ground was a possible excuse last time (wore cheekpieces); chance partly depends on how well he responds to a headgear switch (now wears blinkers).

16/1

12th

4

(13)

20th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Newbury

Aegean Sea

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

in rear throughout

7/1

15/2

Form: 6310 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the third attempt in a 7f novice on the other Newmarket course; merely mid-division in sales race at Doncaster (6.5f, good) last month but he's not ruled out on nursery debut in view of his previous promise.
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10th

6

(10)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Cairdeas

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Paul Midgley

Still to win a handicap and has had plenty of chances for this yard; fair effort over C&D last time (behind Hectic) and is 2lb lower but he's some way down the pecking order.

20/1

4th

2

(8)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:16 Southwell (AW)

Cairdeas

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Failed to beat a rival over C&D ten days ago (Pickersgill second); drops in grade, but still enough doubts remain.

12/1

14/1

Form: 843

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Displayed ability on first two starts (6f, good) before third of six at Haydock (7f, heavy) last month, beaten about 5l; her trainer has enjoyed a good season with his 2yos and she's not ruled out on nursery debut.
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6

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Maldevious

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

Finally off the mark in a first-time tongue-tie at Thirsk (6f) last month; said to have never travelled off her revised 7lb higher mark since and it's hard to know what to expect back on the AW.

8/1

5th

5

(6)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

16:15 Carlisle

Maldevious

9st 11lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Opened account at 13th attempt, with pushed-out success in first-time tongue-tie at Thirsk (6f, good) ten days ago; went up 7lb for that but the form was boosted when the reopposing third Great won on Wednesday.

6/1

1st

4

(9)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Maldevious

9st 11lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Not beaten far on a few occasions in the spring, but now 0-12 and cheekpieces made no difference last time; needs the addition of a tongue-tie to make a difference.

15/2

16/1

Form: 268

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on debut at Haydock (6f, good) in July before two lesser runs at Newbury (6f, good); however, a case can be made on her initial form and she's one to watch in the betting now in blinkers on nursery debut.
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8th

6

(3)

23rd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newmarket

Ecology

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ollie Sangster

Runner-up on debut at Haydock (6f, good) in July before two lesser runs at Newbury (6f, good); however, a case can be made on her initial form and she's one to watch in the betting now in blinkers on nursery debut.

16/1

8th

4

(3)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Newbury

Ecology

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Ollie Sangster

Her debut conqueror has since run well in a Group 3; went off a shade of odds-on for a C&D maiden four weeks ago and yet never picked up at all once asked; she's better than that.

7/2

Form: 494105

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won Brighton maiden (6f, good) in August on fourth run and he was a fair fifth of 14 at Newbury last month (7f, soft; led) on his second nursery start; each-way possibilities in first-time cheekpieces.
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10th

14

(1)

30th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

16:35 Yarmouth

Rokuni

8st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Charlie Wallis

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

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rokuni

8st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Charlie Wallis

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

16:15 Yarmouth

Rokuni

9st 1lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Charlie Wallis

Poor strike-rate and his three runs for his new trainer haven't suggested he was primed to double his tally.

20/1

Form: 447

Last run: 51 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Belied 66-1 odds when promising fourth on debut on the other Newmarket course (7f, good); wears a first-time hood on nursery debut and a market check is advised, but she needs to bounce back from two lesser runs.
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10th

13

(6)

23rd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newmarket

Help From Above

8st 11lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Robert Eddery

Belied 66-1 odds when promising fourth on debut on the other Newmarket course (7f, good); wears a first-time hood on nursery debut and a market check is advised, but she needs to bounce back from two lesser runs.

50/1

7th

5

(12)

2nd Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

15:58 Windsor

Help From Above

9st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Robert Eddery

Harry Angel filly whose 7f efforts suggest she'll be suited by this shorter distance, in keeping with her sire; ran to a modest RPR last time but debut form puts her firmly in the picture.

10/1

4th

4

(4)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:45 Yarmouth

Help From Above

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Robert Eddery

slowly away, in rear, jumped path over 5f out

3/1

Form: 745

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
All three starts on good/good to firm; well beaten on two of them but in between he was a promising fourth at Yarmouth (7f); this 100,000gns yearling has an attractive pedigree and he's been gelded since last time, which may result in him settling better; interesting contender on nursery debut.
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8th

1

(10)

30th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:00 Yarmouth

Noble Guest

9st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: George Margarson

Dual 7f course winner last year (good/good to soft); back on a good mark now but yet to build upon encouraging seasonal reappearance in April and not sure to be suited by this drop back to 6f.

10/1

4th

1

(8)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Noble Guest

10st 2lb

J: Harry Burns

T: George Margarson

Both wins came over C&D last year and has dropped 5lb lower than for the latest in September; modest effort at Southwell (7f, AW) last time, but still of interest returned to this track.

7/1

7th

3

(6)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Noble Guest

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: George Margarson

Mixed form this year but ran okay when third at Newmarket (7f, good) recently and has dropped below his last winning mark; unraced on Tapeta but seemed fine on Polytrack on his two previous AW runs; might not be far away.

11/4

Non-runners

We Dare To Dream, Arbitration, Stapleford Park

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Payout
Exacta £74.20
Straight Forecast £48.68
Tricast £387.92
Trifecta £520.90

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Arbitration

RP RATINGS:

Stapleford Park

The Sun:

We Dare To Dream

Telegraph:

Veydari

D Express:

Al Misbar

SPOTLIGHT:

Noble Guest

Daily Mail:

Ecology

POSTDATA:

Aegean Sea

Daily Record:

We Dare To Dream

The Times:

Arbitration

The Guardian:

Arbitration

The Star:

Veydari

NEWMARKET:

Stapleford Park

Daily Mirror:

Stapleford Park