October 24 / 15.48 Nottingham

15.48

Heavy

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 769032

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Sole win was a novice hurdle (3m, heavy) in Ireland in March 2023; with new yard over the last year, easily his most competitive shows coming with cheekpieces in the mud on last two outings (1m6f/2m2f); needs extra and now tries a visor.
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8th

7

(3)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 3

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Hardy Bloke

8st 4lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

8yo former hurdler/chaser who turned his attentions to the Flat last summer; enjoyed a solid spell in soft-ground staying handicaps in the autumn and produced a career best in this code when winning over C&D (Dreams Adozen fourth) on his reappearance in April; found the Northumberland Vase too warm when last seen two months ago but he's not discounted.

8/1

18

(17)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Hardy Bloke

8st 12lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

8yo who is a former hurdler/chaser; enjoyed a solid spell in soft-ground staying handicaps on the Flat last autumn, and produced a career best in this code when winning by 3l on his reappearance at Southwell (2m, Tapeta) two months ago; a 5lb rise isn't harsh and he could be involved.

16/1

1st

7

(3)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

20:40 Southwell (AW)

Hardy Bloke

9st 2lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

nudged along early, in rear, steady headway and in touch with leaders over 3f out, headway to lead over 1f out, kept on well

7/2

20/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 518668 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Clearcut winner over C&D (good to soft; unraced on worse) in June but disappointing since, including back at Nottingham on penultimate start; just 1lb above that last winning mark.
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6th

4

(1)

14th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:39 Nottingham

Rock N Roll Pinkie

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ivan Furtado

Dual winner over 1m6f here (soft, good); last two wins have been over 2m at York, latest last September; a bit disappointing this season but well handicapped now and shaped better at York last time in a race that has worked out well; interesting.

8/1

5th

6

(3)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

14:40 York

Rock N Roll Pinkie

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Two C&D wins last term (good to soft/good), including this race, and she's 3lb below that last winning mark; one to watch in the betting but she's hard to fancy on this summer's evidence (tailed off here in July).

25/1

7th

5

(9)

10th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Rock N Roll Pinkie

9st 11lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ivan Furtado

Record of 6-25 on turf but 0-10 on the AW; this year started off okay but after predictably struggling in a Group 3 she's disappointed in a couple of handicaps; needs to get back on track.

33/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 4-2794

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner, latterly on soft in January; nearly off the mark on the Flat at Goodwood (2m, soft) in May but not nearly so good in his three races since, fourth of 11 to a runaway winner back at Goodwood (2m, heavy) 11 days ago; big player if back to his best.
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1st

9

25th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

15:30 Sandown

Havaila

10st 11lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

A rising force in the last 15 months and that's gained serious momentum in his last two starts, when winning easily by 7l at Newbury (extended 2m7f, good to soft) and 5l in the Sussex National at Plumpton (3m5f, good); strong-travelling sort who's now seeing out his races really well too; up another 10lb but could still have more in the locker.

9/2

1st

5

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 104y

Class 2

16:25 Plumpton

Havaila

11st 2lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won over C&D (good) last March and reappeared with creditable third of 16 at Windsor (3m4f, soft) in January; bounced back from lesser run with convincing win at Newbury (2m7f, good to soft) last month and this progressive 7yo may be able to take a 9lb rise in his stride.

9/2

1st

8

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

16:45 Newbury

Havaila

10st 11lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Fine return to action when close third over 3m4f at Windsor (soft; handles good) in January, but he was a bit disappointing over this C&D next time and needs to bounce back.

5/1

Form: 081731 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing sequence at Salisbury in July and went in again at Yarmouth (soft) last Tuesday; both were at about 1m4f but he'd previously been seen mostly at 1m6f+, including two wins here in 2022; no handicap good thing under a 5lb penalty but he's respected as an in-form candidate.
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1st

1

(3)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:22 Nottingham

Alpine Stroll

11st 13lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Lemos De Souza

Dual Nottingham winner; acts on soft, unraced on heavy; shot back to some form when storming home in an amateur riders' race at Bath (11.5f, good to soft) last month; well below form next time (1m6f, which he stays) but Henry Callan galvanised him to a 1m4f win at Newbury (soft) on Saturday; sole attempt at 1m2f was in 2021 but he had to hold on at Newbury after going clear and his appearance over this trip with 4lb penalty no longer looks ridiculous.

2/1

1st

1

(3)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:22 Nottingham

Alpine Stroll

11st 13lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Lemos De Souza

Dual Nottingham winner; acts on soft, unraced on heavy; shot back to some form when storming home in an amateur riders' race at Bath (11.5f, good to soft) last month; well below form next time (1m6f, which he stays) but Henry Callan galvanised him to a 1m4f win at Newbury (soft) on Saturday; sole attempt at 1m2f was in 2021 but he had to hold on at Newbury after going clear and his appearance over this trip with 4lb penalty no longer looks ridiculous.

2/1

12

(7)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

12:50 Newbury

Alpine Stroll

10st 11lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Lemos De Souza

Acts on soft, unraced on heavy; shot back to some form when storming home in an amateur riders' race at Bath (11.5f, good to soft) last month; well below form off this 7lb higher mark at Haydock (1m6f, which he stays) 13 days later, however.

12/1

5th
9 (13)
Haarar

16/1

Form: P6-298

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Acts on soft; won two Flat races in 2022 and two novice hurdles this May; out of form since in both spheres.
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3

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

15:43 Hexham

Haarar

11st 9lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Has won five of his 18 starts over hurdles, the latest at Carlisle in February (2m1f, good to soft); hasn't been in quite such good form since (fifth of six on the Flat last time).

10/1

5th

4

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

Haarar

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

Generally productive over hurdles but last few efforts leave a doubt over whether he'll be in top form returned to the Flat for first time since winning at Redcar (1m6f, soft) in November 2024.

14/1

4th

6

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 3

16:00 Newcastle

Haarar

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Has won five of his 17 races over hurdles, including at Haydock (2m3f, good to soft) and off 7lb lower at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) this season; not at his best on last two runs but could bounce back.

5/1

Form: 230158

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Justified support at Chester (2m, heavy) last month on first run back with Kevin Frost, in stylish fashion from off pace; ran creditably eight days later but poorly at York (2m, soft) 12 days ago, which prompts doubts.
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1st

8

(4)

1st Oct 2026

Good

2m 1f 208y

Class 6

14:33 Nottingham

Corsican Caper

9st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Won over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) in May and good third on the Flat at Bath (2m1f, good) in June; well-beaten fifth of 12 at Chester (2m, good to soft) three weeks ago but may have been unsuited by the tight track and today's test of stamina could be right up his street.

9/2

5th

12

(4)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 5

17:03 Chester

Corsican Caper

8st 11lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

C&D winner on heavy ground in 2024 off an 18lb higher mark than today's and he gained his first success over hurdles at Uttoxeter in May; ran a solid race when third of eight at Bath (2m1f, good) three months ago and makes plenty of appeal.

5/1

Form: 127128 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
1m6f winner this summer here and at Yarmouth; both his wins (one here) last season were on soft ground but he ran poorly in two soft-ground races this term, including at Redcar 19 days ago; player if bouncing back.
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10th

8

(14)

1st Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

Expressionless

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Dylan Cunha

Unable to pose a threat on his last six starts but the last time he tackled a trip as short as 1m2f he was third at Newmarket (1m2f, good) in May and is now fully 9lb lower; he's not discounted.

11/1

8th

5

(7)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Expressionless

9st 8lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Dylan Cunha

Seems to act on most ground; recorded the latest of his six wins when scoring at Leicester (1m4f, good; stays further) in April but he's been below par over the summer and beat a total of one rival across his last three starts; now handicapped accordingly but revival still required.

20/1

5th

2

(1)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:51 Newmarket (July)

Expressionless

9st 11lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Dylan Cunha

Not at his best lately (well-held last of three latest) but is 2lb lower than when scoring over this trip on good in the spring so a revival wouldn't surprise with Dylan Cunha among the winners.

15/2

OUR TIP

Form: -14759

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) last September and Abu Dhabi (1m4f, good) in January; however, well held over 1m2f in all three starts back in Britain this August/September; also needs to perform better than on last year's sole attempt at 1m6f.
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8th

1

(1)

24th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:48 Nottingham

Ala Kaifi

10st 2lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Ismail Mohammed

took keen hold, prominent, switched to centre 4f out, weakened from 1f out

20/1

9th

1

(6)

25th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

15:55 Redcar

Ala Kaifi

10st 1lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Ismail Mohammed

in touch with leaders on outer

14/1

5th

1

(7)

15th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Ala Kaifi

10st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ismail Mohammed

Series of good runs last season, notably when justifying favouritism in this race (soft) off 7lb lower; also won in Abu Dhabi in January (1m4f, good) and wasn't disgraced back here four weeks ago after six months off, albeit having been backed into second favouritism; needs overall improvement and 5lb claimer is enlisted.

12/1

Form: 125411

Last run: 85 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won three of his six handicaps, seriously in charge in small fields over 1m4f at Leicester in July on last two; blinkered on last three; none of those six handicaps were on softer than good, which poses a big question but new trip is plausible and he was improving prior to this 85-day absence.
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3rd

2

(5)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

16:20 Thirsk

Thrilling Dream

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ed Dunlop

Outstayed over 1m6f when last seen seven months ago; has form figures of 5112 at 1m4f, both wins on good to firm; on career-high mark but may improve further over this trip.

11/4

3rd

8

(4)

12th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Thrilling Dream

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

prominent, headway to lead over 2f out, hung left then hung right over 1f out, headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

5/1

3rd

8

(4)

12th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Thrilling Dream

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

prominent, headway to lead over 2f out, hung left then hung right over 1f out, headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

5/1

Form: 31785- D

Last run: 445 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won easily at Catterick (1m6f, soft) in April on 2023 reappearance, clearly his best form; there's been a much longer wait for this 2024 return, since fair fifth at Haydock (2m, heavy) last August, but he's down to a good mark.
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10th

9

(9)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:13 Nottingham

Mister Camacho

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

midfield

33/1

10th

9

(9)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:13 Nottingham

Mister Camacho

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

never better than midfield

33/1

10th

6

(5)

24th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:48 Nottingham

Mister Camacho

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

midfield, switched to centre 4f out, no impression from over 2f out

10/1

Form: 321765

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Built back up to his win in a five-runner race at Haydock (2m, good) in June, one of four runs with cheekpieces this April-June; out of form in his three races since but the return of some headgear (he tried blinkers once in France) might spark something and he acts on soft.
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6th

7

(6)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 27y

Class 4

19:52 Pontefract

Diamand De Vindecy

8st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Robert Bevis

Ran away with a 2m2f handicap here last April; not quite so good since, including when well held back on the Flat at Ripon last month.

14/1

5th

3

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Ripon

Diamand De Vindecy

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Robert Bevis

Arrives fit from hurdling and some of his best Flat form last year came in April, winning at Pontefract before second over C&D (both good).

7/1

5th

4

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

14:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Diamand De Vindecy

11st 5lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Robert Bevis

Nine-race maiden over hurdles but has placed form and he won six on the Flat; made a bright start over fences in January but didn't fancy it at Huntingdon and refused early; the cheekpieces are off but wouldn't be a surprise to see him run well.

8/1

11/1

Form: 342516 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won twice on heavy ground last October and twice on good this year, including penultimate start; not the most consistent but he's one to consider.
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4th

4

(7)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:13 Ayr

Ebony Maw

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

9yo who was disappointing here 11 days ago but in good form previously, including a win here (1m5f, good) in July; his tally of four course wins includes this race in 2024 and he's versatile ground-wise; could bounce back.

7/1

6th

10

(2)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Ebony Maw

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

Posted course win number four when scoring over C&D (good) in July and he's run well in third at Hamilton (1m4f/1m5f, good/soft) on both outings since; could again be thereabouts.

8/1

3rd

11

(1)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:50 Hamilton

Ebony Maw

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Ewan Whillans

Finished third behind Perseus Way in this race 12 months ago and he is rated 5lb lower this time around; comes here on the back of three solid efforts, including a 1m5f win at Ayr, and holds each-way claims again.

8/1

11/1

Form: 1-8542

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
AW winner in France last October; with new yard this term and he's approaching that sort of form again, on latest outing runner-up in a five-runner race at Newcastle (2m, AW) when going beyond 1m4f for the first time; needs to build on that too and he's unraced on worse than good to soft.
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6th

5

4th Oct 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:45 Uttoxeter

Arcon

11st 7lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jennie Candlish

Pretty useful at his best on Flat, including for a 1m6f win last August; no sign of that form with cheekpieces enlisted for this summer's three starts over hurdles (the stewards had a look on second occasion) but he's now qualified for handicaps in this sphere and needs a close check.

9/1

7th

1

22nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Worcester

Arcon

11st 4lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jennie Candlish

Has shown promise over hurdles; caught the attention of the stewards last time; may be more interesting in handicaps but he is one of the better types in this field, being a dual Flat winner.

8/1

6th

3

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:30 Uttoxeter

Arcon

11st 2lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jennie Candlish

Flat winner in France and added a 1m6f handicap at Haydock last August; no impact in two runs over hurdles, though reportedly finished lame after the latest.

20/1

Form: 245658

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
0-7 for Charlie Johnston, leaving him for 2,200gns in September; unraced beyond 1m4f; tailed off for new yard at 150-1 when making AW debut ten days ago, which sees headgear enlisted this time but others are much preferred.
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8

23rd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

13:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Winter Life

10st 11lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

0-9 on the Flat and was tailed off at 150-1 in both runs (1m4f/1m6f) for current yard in October 2024; makes no appeal now switched to hurdling after 576 days off.

66/1

14th

14

(12)

24th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:48 Nottingham

Winter Life

8st 11lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

prominent, lost position and dropped to rear when switched to centre 4f out, soon weakened

66/1

8th

9

(7)

14th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Winter Life

9st 1lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Seven-race maiden who ran well when second in a Ripon maiden (1m2f, good) in May; unplaced in four handicaps since and left Charlie Johnston for 2,200gns last month; likely best watched on stable debut.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £59.10
Straight Forecast £49.80
Tricast £259.44
Trifecta £328.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Hardy Bloke

SPOTLIGHT:

Alpine Stroll

Daily Mirror:

Ebony Maw

D Express:

Arcon

NEWMARKET:

Thrilling Dream

TOPSPEED:

Winter Life

Telegraph:

Ala Kaifi

POSTDATA:

Corsican Caper

The Times:

Havaila

The Guardian:

Hardy Bloke

The Star:

Hardy Bloke

Daily Mail:

Alpine Stroll

Daily Record:

Alpine Stroll

The Sun:

Ebony Maw