September 28 / 14.45 Nottingham

14.45

Good

Fairfax Saddles Grassroots Series Final Sprint Handicap

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 6f 18y
  • Class 2
  • 17 runners
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Fairfax Saddles Grassroots Series Final Sprint Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £22.60
  • Place: £4.60

Form: 028-37 C

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Dual 5f winner on turf as 2yo for previous yard; encouraging return for new trainer over 5f here in May before faring less well after a break on the AW (6f), which might not be his thing; does have questions to answer at 6f.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(9)

30th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

14:55 Yarmouth

Fantasy Master

8st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Robert Cowell

Commendable third of 18 on seasonal debut at Ascot (6f, good to firm) in May and bounced back from lesser effort when close second at Newmarket (5f, good) last week; remains on a workable mark and the forecast rain won't faze him; shortlisted.

5/1

2nd

5

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:04 Newmarket (July)

Fantasy Master

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Robert Cowell

Disappointed when dropped back to 5f in June and absent for ten weeks since but was commendable third of 18 on seasonal debut at Ascot (6f, good to firm) in May and is now 1lb lower; player if back on song.

10/1

8th

9

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

14:13 Sandown

Fantasy Master

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Robert Cowell

Soon off the mark for this yard at Chelmsford (AW) in December and it was a fine return when quickly out of the stalls and finishing third of 18 at Ascot (again 6f, good to firm); respected off the same mark despite his unfavourable draw; goes on all ground.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 301149 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Kicked off for this yard with successive C&D wins, benefiting from the application of a hood; wasted some early energy at Chelmsford and was then slowly away at Windsor; could be dangerous should everything click again.
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5

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cooperation

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Katie Scott

First 7f win at Newmarket in May; just 1-22 on the AW but this surface suits and he was unlucky in his sole C&D run, when runner-up in September, and looks well worth another go back over this trip.

11/2

6th

5

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cooperation

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Katie Scott

First 7f win at Newmarket in May; just 1-22 on the AW but this surface suits and he was unlucky in his sole C&D run, when runner-up in September, and looks well worth another go back over this trip.

11/2

4th

6

(2)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cooperation

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Katie Scott

All bar one of his seven wins has come over 6f, but he has finished runner-up in both goes over this trip including here; still 6lb above his last winning mark, though, so needs to find a bit more.

9/1

6/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 222101 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
All the better for returning to sprinting this year, securing his fourth win of the campaign last time at Chester; getting high in the weights following a further 5lb rise but he's never been in better form.
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No Results Found

25/1

  • Place: £8.10

Form: 534050 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Two wins on the AW during the winter but down the field last week at Lingfield and she's 0-9 on the grass.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(4)

13th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Kodias Sangarius

8st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Henry Spiller

dwelt start

6/1

4th

5

(6)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Kodias Sangarius

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Henry Spiller

steadied start, held up in last

7/4

1st

5

(4)

14th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Kodias Sangarius

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Henry Spiller

She hasn't kicked on from her promising stable debut at Kempton in April but she's now 9lb lower and a two-month break could have freshened her up; one to take seriously.

10/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 123264 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Has been running well for most of the year and produced another solid effort in defeat in the Silver Cup last week at Ayr (6f, good); down 1lb and highly likely to be involved once more.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(7)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:00 Sandown

Good Earth

9st 12lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Recorded his 13th turf win when scoring in good style at Haydock (6f, good to firm) in April; only 2lb higher here, but has mixed record since that last success and he was down the field at Beverley last time; others are more persuasive.

11/2

6th

5

(9)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Good Earth

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Recorded his 13th turf win when scoring in good style at Haydock (6f, good to firm) in April; respectable fifth of ten at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago but he remains 4lb above the mark he defied at Haydock.

11/1

14/1

Form: 999155 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Beat six rivals at Epsom last month and has got further back than ideal in his two runs since; possibilities should this pan out more favourably.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

5

(2)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:40 Yarmouth

Endowed

10st 9lb

J: Miss Imogen Mathias

T: John & Rhys Flint

Five-time winner on turf over 6f, most recently at Chepstow last June off 2lb higher; failed to beat a rival on his reappearance and he was behind Shades Of May when seventh at Salisbury (7f) two weeks ago; others preferred.

16/1

7th

7

(9)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 6

18:21 Salisbury

Endowed

10st 11lb

J: Miss Imogen Mathias

T: John & Rhys Flint

Has gained all wins over 6f but went very close (off 3lb higher) in this race last year, albeit was in better form at the time; admittedly may prove resurgent with Brighton reappearance under his belt.

10/1

6th

5

(5)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

13:56 Brighton

Endowed

9st 12lb

J: Miss Imogen Mathias

T: John & Rhys Flint

Won two 6f handicaps at Chepstow last June and went close in his hat-trick bid the following month (7f); two lesser efforts followed and he returns to action after 263 days on the sidelines.

16/1

7th
3 (13)
Danzan

8/1

Form: 321041 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Snapped a losing run at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) in July and went in again last week when taking Ayr's Bronze Cup (6f, good); that was a close call and he's up 4lb, but hard to knock otherwise.
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8

(7)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

12:50 Catterick

Danzan

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who retains some gusto and won from the front at Ayr (6f, good to soft) in July; however, his last two efforts have been well below par and he could be vulnerable to younger legs.

16/1

6th

5

(2)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:43 Hamilton

Danzan

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who retains some gusto but registered his sole win this term in Class 6; it's over two years since last success above that level.

12/1

125

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Danzan

8st 7lb

T: Tim Easterby

Form: 552551 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
First-time blinkers did the trick at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) where she won with plenty in hand off her reduced mark; danger to all under a penalty if as good again in the same headgear.
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9th

3

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Iris Dancer

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Fantastic servant who has added another three C&D wins to her haul this year; unplaced here on her last three starts but drops back into a Class 6 today and a 13th course success isn't out of the question.

11/2

5th

10

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:45 Hamilton

Iris Dancer

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tristan Davidson

12-time C&D winner including three this summer; no impact in her last three starts, but her last success was off only 1lb lower and she battled well when landing this race last year; not ruled out.

16/1

9th

14

(6)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Iris Dancer

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tristan Davidson

Course specialist having won over this C&D 12 times, most recently last month off a 1lb lower mark than today's; below her best when dropped back to 5f here ten days ago but she's the type to bounce back on her return to this trip.

14/1

Form: 028521 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Defied all doubts about the ground (heavy) when finishing well to collect at Sandown (5f) a fortnight ago; 4lb higher but he had taken quite a fall in the weights; considered.
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Verdict Starting price

8

(5)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Phoenix Star

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Five-time C&D winner, including twice around this time last year, who's on the downgrade now; is handicapped accordingly but has had a good few chances in similar company of late.

10/1

3rd

6

(2)

10th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Phoenix Star

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

took keen hold, in rear on far side of group, headway and went third inside final furlong, kept on

6/1

7

(6)

19th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Kempton (AW)

Phoenix Star

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jessica Macey

Should be winning races off his reduced mark and the return to 6f looks a good move judged on recent efforts; four of his 12 wins have come over C&D; high on the list.

4/1

14/1

Form: 014164 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
This is a stronger race than at Newcastle last week but that was another good run against the draw bias; others are preferred for win purposes.
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14th

10

(13)

24th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Thirsk

Glorious Rio

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Stella Barclay

held up in rear

25/1

9th

7

(1)

17th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Glorious Rio

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Stella Barclay

Course winner (5f; August 2021); now rated 21lb lower than when last successful at Carlisle the following summer; it is difficult to be enthused though by his latest effort at Nottingham (5f, soft; ninth of 11, beaten 8l); others preferred.

14/1

16/1

Form: 315735 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Back to the mark off which he won a Newmarket handicap (6f, good) in July but he needs to return to that level, which hasn't been the case of late.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

4

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Abate

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: George Baker

11-time turf winner who won by 4l at Lingfied in July but he's been a long way below that form in three subsequent runs; this return to 6f is no problem but he needs a major revival on belated Tapeta debut; blinkers reapplied.

14/1

6th

4

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Abate

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: George Baker

11-time turf winner who won by 4l at Lingfied in July but he's been a long way below that form in three subsequent runs; this return to 6f is no problem but he needs a major revival on belated Tapeta debut; blinkers reapplied.

14/1

8th

10

(1)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Abate

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Ran away with a turf handicap here (5f, good to soft; blinkered first time) in July; two heavy defeats have followed and this looks a warm race in which to try and bounce back; no accessories this time.

25/1

Form: 416524 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Two 6f wins on fast ground at Salisbury this year; promising run from a bad draw last week at Lingfield and remains in good form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

4

(2)

13th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:50 Newbury

Michaels Choice

9st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Now beneath his last winning mark but he was beaten a good way out last time at Salisbury (6f) and he runs that track well; has been good and bad in the reapplied cheekpieces; bit risky.

10/1

7th

1

(4)

18th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Salisbury

Michaels Choice

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

4/1

4th

1

(6)

3rd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Lingfield

Michaels Choice

9st 12lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

carried right start, in touch with leaders

9/4

Form: 3-2457 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Dual 6f 2yo winner for James Ferguson; recently left that yard for 45,000gns and he was well held at Yarmouth 13 days ago after being gelded.
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5

26th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 5

12:27 Wetherby

Aristobulus

11st 6lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

Made all in small-field novice handicap hurdle at Southwell (2m4f, heavy; comfortably off 6lb lower) four weeks ago, adding to his Flat wins; possibilities provided he's just as effective over fences; tongue-tie applied.

4/1

1st

6

28th Nov 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:40 Southwell

Aristobulus

10st 10lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

made all, going best before 2 out, ridden and hung left approaching last, kept on well run-in, eased towards finish, comfortably

20/1

4th

7

17th Oct 2023

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

17:00 Huntingdon

Aristobulus

10st 7lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

set good pace, pushed along after 3 out, headed before 2 out, pecked on landing 2 out, weakened run-in

12/1

Form: 261350 D BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner but hasn't been operating as she can and this looks more competitive than usual.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

6

(8)

10th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blissful Song

9st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

took keen hold, towards rear, pushed along and headway over 1f out, ridden and weakened inside final furlong

7/1

14th

17

(4)

28th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 2

14:45 Nottingham

Blissful Song

8st 5lb

J: Theodore Ladd

T: Michael Appleby

led, edged right from over 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed and weakened quickly over 1f out

25/1

10th

2

(2)

22nd Sep 2022

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:43 Pontefract

Blissful Song

9st 12lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

took keen hold, towards rear, headway and joined leader over 3f out, ridden and every chance until weakened final 110yds

5/1

Form: 722123 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Odds on when winning a novice in August and has produced two solid efforts back in handicaps; didn't get the best of runs last time at Doncaster; one to consider.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

6

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

The Green Man

9st 2lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Philip Kirby

Seven wins include three on turf and it was a first success at 7f when scoring at Newcastle (AW; stays 1m) in December; took a good step forward from his return to turf when a keeping-on fourth at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; respected.

6/1

4th

11

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

The Green Man

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

A three-time 6f/7f scorer in 2025; kept busy and in good form (on the AW) this term until only 16th in 7f York handicap eight days ago; he's the type to bounce back though.

16/1

16th

18

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

The Green Man

9st 2lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Philip Kirby

Has raced almost exclusively on Newcastle's AW since joining Phil Kirby last autumn, winning three times (6f/7f) and placed on six other occasions, including last four starts; three 6f turf wins earlier in career (including here on good to firm) provide hope that he can continue the good work now back on the grass.

10/1

10/1

Form: 3-6481 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Down the field at Glorious Goodwood before making most of the running dropped in grade at Chepstow (6f, soft; Class 5); needs considering off just 2lb higher.
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11th

4

(7)

10th Oct 2022

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

13:15 Windsor

Willoughby Bay

9st 8lb

J: Adam Kirby

T: Charles Hills

prominent, ridden and lost position over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

16/1

16th

9

(14)

28th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 2

14:45 Nottingham

Willoughby Bay

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Charles Hills

prominent, ridden 2f out, soon weakened

10/1

8

(2)

1st Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

17:30 Windsor

Willoughby Bay

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charles Hills

Down the field at Glorious Goodwood before making most of the running dropped in grade at Chepstow (6f, soft; Class 5); 6lb penalty elevates her to a mark she may struggle with.

10/1

Form: 669571 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Fifth career success when the length winner of a 6f Hamilton handicap on Monday (good to soft); has more on his plate here with a penalty.
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11th

1

(10)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Nearly A Gonna

10st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: H D McGuigan

Won five races over 6f for Tim Easterby but shown nothing in two runs for this yard and drop to 5f won't help; off 87 days.

20/1

Non-runners

Nearly A Gonna

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £301.00
Straight Forecast £214.03
Tricast £2648.01
Trifecta £2249.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Iris Dancer

TOPSPEED:

Cooperation

LAMBOURN:

Willoughby Bay

Daily Express:

Abate

NEWMARKET:

The Green Man

The Times:

Good Earth

Telegraph:

Danzan

Daily Record:

Willoughby Bay

POSTDATA:

Cooperation

Daily Mail:

Cooperation

RP Ratings:

Iris Dancer

The Guardian:

Iris Dancer

The Sun:

Iris Dancer

The Star:

Iris Dancer

Daily Mirror:

Abate