September 27 / 19.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.00

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Cazoo Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3726
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Cazoo Nursery Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 506

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to a winning miler and a winning stayer; showed more at a huge price on his AW debut last time (5f, Polytrack); that gave something to build on but he's drawn on the outside going beyond sprint trips for the first time; market useful.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

Pearl Eye

10st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Came good for Jim Goldie at third attempt, in refitted cheekpieces at Hamilton last month, and bettered that form when close third in competitive race at York (also 1m1f, good) soon afterwards; not quite at same level over the extended 1m2f at York last time but still a major player here.

2/1

6th

7

(12)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Pearl Eye

10st 11lb

J: Miss Kayleigh Williams

T: Jim Goldie

Only his third run for Jim Goldie when scoring at Hamilton (1m1f, good) and off a 2lb rise he was a closing third over 1m1f here (good) when not assisted by his track position; bang in form and should run well.

15/8

3rd

15

(13)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:50 York

Pearl Eye

8st 12lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Just his third run for Jim Goldie when taking advantage of his reduced mark at Hamilton (1m1f, good) nine days ago; only nudged up 2lb and remains well treated on old form (won last year's Spring Mile at Doncaster off 10lb higher); top of the list.

13/2

10/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 008

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has had a couple of wide stalls to deal with and shown little to date; however, he's in good hands and worth tracking in the market now upped in trip on the AW off a basement mark.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Ayr

Bernie The Bear

8st 9lb

J: Jamie Gormley

T: Linda Perratt

Yet to win on turf (0-17) and his 'most recent' AW win was at Wolverhampton (6f) in December 2023; nothing positive to take from his last four starts, including when weakening quickly at Musselburgh (7f; 40-1) three weeks ago.

50/1

9th

10

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Bernie The Bear

9st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

All three wins came on AW in 2023 when trained by Richard Fahey; only narrowly denied by The Gay Blade over 6f at Newcastle in February but hasn't been in same form since, including behind that reopposing rival there last week.

14/1

6th

8

(2)

20th Apr 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bernie The Bear

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

All three wins came on AW in 2023 when trained by Richard Fahey; has run poorly on last two starts; best watched for now.

25/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 465444

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Bit better from the front in first-time cheekpieces last month but hung right throughout when below that level last time; is exposed now and needs to find more on his Tapeta debut.
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3rd

2

(7)

27th Sep 2022

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

In The Storm

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

took keen hold, disputed lead, slightly hampered and raced in second after 1f, ridden over 2f out, bumped over 1f out, no extra and lost second final 110yds

5/1

4th

5

(10)

6th Sep 2022

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Leicester

In The Storm

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

hung right throughout, prominent, pushed along and some headway over 2f out, ridden and weakened inside final furlong (jockey said colt hung right throughout)

4/1

4th

3

(1)

18th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Leicester

In The Storm

9st 8lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Archie Watson

led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

6/1

10/1

Form: 588

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to two Tapeta winners, including over C&D; started single-figure prices on his first two runs; ran poorly each time but is clearly felt capable of better and starts nursery life at a lowly level; interesting.
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7th

5

(9)

30th Jan 2024

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Equiami

9st 2lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Philip McBride

Below form the last twice including when well behind Brave Display at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) recently, but is 2-3 over C&D and drops in grade; could make an impact if first-time blinkers have a positive effect.

6/1

7th

6

(2)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

15:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Equiami

9st 6lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Philip McBride

Twice a winner over 1m at Southwell (Tapeta), including on his penultimate start when 3lb lower; can blow the start and was never involved when returning to that C&D latest; hard to have confidence.

8/1

9th

11

(11)

29th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Equiami

8st 12lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Philip McBride

in rear

11/4

Form: 543135

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Likely the softer ground was against him when not seeing it out last time; previously had Man Made Of Smoke behind (same terms) here and has to enter calculations.
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6th

7

(2)

18th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Amarillo Gold

9st 4lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Jamie Osborne

took keen hold, held up in rear, pushed along and headway over 2f out, outpaced and ridden over 1f out, lost position gradually inside final furlong

7/1

5th

8

(8)

27th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amarillo Gold

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

disputed lead, led clearly after 1f, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

4/1

3rd

4

(1)

3rd Sep 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amarillo Gold

9st 6lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Jamie Osborne

led at steady pace, ridden and quickened 2f out, faced strong challenge and hung left inside final furlong, headed and lost two places inside final 110yds

11/4

Form: 542552

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Had plenty of racing now and was beaten in a seller here last time; he remains on a competitive mark back up in trip, though, and there's no obvious reason he won't go well again.
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9th

10

(9)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Man Made Of Smoke

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

reared start and blindfold off late, slowly into stride

14/1

4th

5

(2)

17th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Man Made Of Smoke

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: David Evans

His win came off 2lb higher here (9.4f) in May but he's not matched that since and has been well below form in his last two runs (1m2f); record now stands at 1-26 and has plenty to prove again with regular headgear removed.

12/1

5

(8)

9th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Man Made Of Smoke

9st 3lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

21st attempt when off the mark on Wolverhampton Tapeta (9.4f) in May off 2lb higher; has raced freely, so perhaps recent ventures over 1m2f have not been ideal, but he does not look the percentage call.

20/1

Form: 95637

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Offered more on her nursery debut here (6.1f) last month; didn't build on that last time, upped in trip and ridden more aggressively on Polytrack, but should do better tonight.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

14

(13)

10th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Chepstow

La Mia Dutchessa

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

in touch with leaders, dropped to rear after 2f

14/1

12th

9

(9)

1st May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:18 Bath

La Mia Dutchessa

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Exposed maiden who's had plenty of chances over various trips for two yards; would be a surprise winner back on turf.

16/1

7th

9

(7)

28th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

La Mia Dutchessa

9st 3lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

led, headed and prominent after 1f, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out

16/1

Form: 206047

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Hasn't built on a promising debut in five runs since and the cheekpieces come off again after a poor showing last time; this is easier and the handicapper's easing off quickly but she has it to prove now.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(7)

18th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:35 Doncaster

Barlow Barlow

9st 6lb

J: Theodore Ladd

T: Michael Appleby

Well handicapped after some disappointing runs recently but will need first-time visor to bring about significant improvement (tailed off when cheekpieces were tried).

25/1

11

(10)

8th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Barlow Barlow

9st 5lb

J: Theodore Ladd

T: Michael Appleby

12th

13

(10)

29th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

15:05 Leicester

Barlow Barlow

8st 9lb

J: Theodore Ladd

T: Michael Appleby

Made a promising start when runner-up at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) last June but she's been disappointing since including in nurseries in her final four runs last season; mark is tumbling but has plenty to prove back from 244 days off.

33/1

Form: 750

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Dam did her winning on soft ground and he's shown little to date on fast turf (6f-8.4f); starts nursery life at a lowly level but would want to see some support before considering him.
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9th

5

3rd Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:08 Stratford

Red Fort

11st 2lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

0-9 on the Flat, with peak RPR of 58; acts on soft but enough to prove on hurdle debut with tongue-strap replacing usual cheekpieces.

16/1

4th

3

(9)

27th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:45 Beverley

Red Fort

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

disputed lead, led clearly 3f out, ridden 2f out

4/1

3rd

12

(4)

15th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

20:50 Haydock

Red Fort

8st 10lb

J: William Pyle

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

led, headed but prominent after 2f

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £82.20
Straight Forecast £69.25
Tricast £501.90
Trifecta £588.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Man Made Of Smoke

RP Ratings:

Amarillo Gold

SPOTLIGHT:

Equiami

Daily Express:

In The Storm

NEWMARKET:

Pearl Eye

The Times:

Equiami

Daily Mirror:

Amarillo Gold

The Sun:

Amarillo Gold

The Star:

Amarillo Gold

Telegraph:

Man Made Of Smoke

The Guardian:

Man Made Of Smoke

Daily Mail:

Man Made Of Smoke

Daily Record:

Man Made Of Smoke