October 05 / 13.30 Nottingham

13.30

Good To Soft

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  • 1m 2f 50y
  • Class 6
  • 16 runners
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Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.20
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 9-7795 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
He ran on from the back to be fifth of ten at Leicester four weeks ago when stepped up to 1m2f; some encouragement in that display but he needs better, has not made much impact this term and is 0-11 overall.
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10th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:08 Nottingham

Aldbourne

10st 8lb

J: Miss Margot Scudamore

T: Lucinda Russell

prominent, led towards far side 4f out, headed 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

20/1

10th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:08 Nottingham

Aldbourne

10st 8lb

J: Miss Margot Scudamore

T: Lucinda Russell

prominent, led towards far side 4f out, headed 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

20/1

3

(1)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Aldbourne

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

Two wins over 1m2f for Harry Eustace in 2022 (soft/good to soft); not shown a great deal for present yard (tailed off over 1m at Carlisle last time); blinkers replace cheekpieces; others appeal more.

14/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 173574 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 13 races was at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in March; last two turf runs (good to soft first occasion) suggest he might not be far away.
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6

23rd Mar 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:25 Ludlow

Jacks Profit

11st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: David Evans

Tailed off on hurdling debut but different story over C&D this month (in tongue-strap for first time) when beating several of these; 50-1 but no fluke about the win and followed up in Wolverhampton AW contest last Saturday; penalty for the course success but still strongly considered.

15/8

1st

6

(2)

18th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jacks Profit

9st 7lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

led narrowly

6/4

1st

9

2nd Mar 2023

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

16:10 Ludlow

Jacks Profit

10st 4lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: David Evans

Very consistent at a fair level on the Flat since the autumn, and collected a 1m4f AW handicap in November (RPR 72), but dropped out rather tamely on recent hurdling debut at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) and needs help from the first-time tongue-tie here.

20/1

OUR TIP

3/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 123113 C BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Carries head high but won three of six starts this year and finished on heels of the leaders when trying to come from last at Brighton (1m) on latest outing; the second of those wins was at this track (1m) and he had AW form up to 1m3f early in the year; ridden by Anna Gibson on last three outings; 5lb higher than last two outings but considered seriously in race which is a lot less competitive than the numbers suggest.
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11th

3

(3)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Platinum Prince

11st 1lb

J: Mr Hezekiah March

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Seven-time winner from 1m-1m2f; not on a bad mark on the pick of last season's efforts, but he has been absent for 193 days and and an inexperienced amateur takes the ride (first Flat ride under rules).

12/1

5th

1

(4)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

13:55 Bath

Platinum Prince

10st 0lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Goodwood regular this term, winning twice over 1m1f; runner-up over 1m2f on heavy most recently; running well and must have a solid chance; has form here.

5/2

16/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: -59857

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
16-race maiden; finished last of seven on both his attempts at 1m2f, including here on latest outing; down the weights and perhaps a return to softer than good will help, but there are enough doubts.
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5

9th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

13:58 Ffos Las

Knowwhentorun

10st 13lb

J: David Noonan

T: Roger Teal

took keen hold, held up in rear, not fluent 2nd, ridden and became detached after 4 out, pulled up before 3 out

7/1

6th

4

9th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:30 Taunton

Knowwhentorun

11st 8lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Roger Teal

19-race maiden on Flat; comfortably held in two attempts over hurdles, modest fifth at Southwell then eighth at Plumpton; unappealing.

25/1

8th

9

20th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

14:00 Plumpton

Knowwhentorun

11st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Roger Teal

0-19 on the Flat; has some fairly useful form on his record but knocks about in run-of-the-mill handicaps nowadays and was soundly beaten when 50-1 for recent hurdling debut at Southwell.

100/1

6/1

Form: 734242

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has twice made the running but below form when trying it here on penultimate start; minor honours in all five of her handicaps and best form when second of six at Leicester on step back up to 1m2f last time; not proven on softer than good (one attempt); 0-8 but possibilities on that latest evidence.
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3rd

4

(9)

19th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:55 Brighton

Control

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

took keen hold, disputed lead, led clearly and switched to near side over 3f out, 2 lengths ahead over 1f out, headed final 110yds, weakened and lost second towards finish

8/1

6th

2

(6)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

14:55 Brighton

Control

9st 12lb

J: Molly Presland

T: John Butler

took keen hold, towards rear, steady headway 4f out, no extra final 110yds

7/2

2nd

1

(4)

11th Sep 2023

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

16:05 Brighton

Control

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Inconsistent 17-race maiden but she went very close in a first-time visor here (1m2f, good) last Monday and the first three pulled clear in that race; has leading claims if she can repeat that form and she looks worth another try at this trip.

2/1

Form: -35249

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Sole win (17 races) last August; has run mostly with credit when at 1m this term but his five attempts at 1m2f have all resulted in lesser efforts, including on latest outing.
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11th

8

(8)

10th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Magical Dragon

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

towards rear

10/1

4th

3

(3)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Magical Dragon

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Patrick Chamings

led early, soon headed, dropped to midfield after 1f

8/1

8th

7

(3)

20th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:25 Lingfield (AW)

Magical Dragon

10st 9lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

led, headed and prominent after 1f

7/1

7/1

Form: 213317 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Two runs here this term and won well in both, from the front on first occasion; while his Leicester run last time was disappointing and he has plenty to prove on softer than good, return to Nottingham ensures some respect.
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9th

8

(7)

19th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nine Elms

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Kevin Frost

Returned to form with 28-1 third over C&D last month but he failed to back that up at Newcastle last Saturday and is now 0-11 since his last win ten months ago; down the list.

12/1

5th

6

(6)

10th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Nine Elms

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Kevin Frost

28-1, returned to form when third of 11 in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap 12 days ago; he needs to back it up now.

8/1

3rd

2

(8)

29th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nine Elms

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Kevin Frost

Scored twice over C&D in 2021; 0-8 for current stable and form tailed off towards the end of his 2023 campaign; others preferred.

25/1

7/1

Form: 520223

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden but runner-up in three of her five handicaps, including at Ffos Las (1m2f, good to soft) on sole turf outing, and she ran creditably when third at Wolverhampton on latest; one to consider.
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6th

10

18th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Worcester

Opticality

10st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tim Vaughan

Competitive on the Flat and over hurdles for Tim Vaughan since the autumn but was not at her best on latest appearance 18 days ago and others in this line-up have much stronger claims.

20/1

8

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

19:00 Stratford

Opticality

10st 13lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tim Vaughan

Fairly consistent (albeit without winning) on the Flat and over hurdles for Tim Vaughan since the autumn; dropped another 1lb since this month's Ffos Las fourth (2m, good); could have a say in this.

7/1

8

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

19:00 Stratford

Opticality

10st 13lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tim Vaughan

Fairly consistent (albeit without winning) on the Flat and over hurdles for Tim Vaughan since the autumn; dropped another 1lb since this month's Ffos Las fourth (2m, good); could have a say in this.

7/1

Form: 058450

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
He's down the weights and managed a minor honour three starts back but his record of 2-31, with both wins on AW, suggests that others are more likely.
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8th

6

(1)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Bath

Always Fearless

9st 2lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Readily saw off eight rivals at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month but he's been disappointing in both subsequent runs; has something to prove again and he has form figures of 5097 at Bath.

14/1

7th

6

(6)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Always Fearless

9st 7lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Readily saw off eight rivals over C&D last month; reportedly never travelled when disappointing at Lingfield since; capable of bouncing back in this field.

10/1

20/1

Form: 1-2630

Last run: 95 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on his final start in France (8.5f, soft) last autumn; shaped well on stable debut in April (1m3f, AW) but not nearly so good in his three starts since; had wind surgery since latest.
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10th

9

(1)

1st Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:26 Southwell (AW)

Scheggi

9st 2lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Rebecca Menzies

Went close on his 1m3f debut here last spring and attracted support last time, back over the same C&D, only to pull away his chances; that at least offered a bit of hope.

8/1

11th

7

(9)

15th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

15:03 Southwell (AW)

Scheggi

9st 5lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Rebecca Menzies

Arrives well below par, beating only one in 1m Newcastle handicap last month; this return to further needs to spark a massive resurgence.

20/1

Form: 237808

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Bang there on first five starts this season and he's well handicapped on the best of that form but well off the boil in his four outings since.
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8th

1

(8)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

14:17 Southwell (AW)

Carlos Felix

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Stella Barclay

Won at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) last November but he's had only five runs since and has struggled in all of them; now 2lb lower than for that last success but he needs a major turnaround; cheekpieces reapplied.

14/1

1

(8)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

14:17 Southwell (AW)

Carlos Felix

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Stella Barclay

Won at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) last November but he's had only five runs since and has struggled in all of them; now 2lb lower than for that last success but he needs a major turnaround; cheekpieces reapplied.

14/1

9th

6

(5)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:39 Newcastle (AW)

Carlos Felix

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Stella Barclay

Not beaten many in three starts this year and has been off for five months, but he is back off the same mark as when successful over C&D this time last year which came after a similar absence; worth a second look.

20/1

12/1

Form: 754343

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Four AW wins (latest December 2020) but he's 0-16 on turf; could still be given a place chance on bits of turf form, including latest.
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2nd

1

(8)

18th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

13:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Richard R H B

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

raced in second, pushed along over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, no extra and headed towards finish

9/2

5th

8

(3)

5th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Richard R H B

9st 3lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Over two years since the last of his four wins, all of which have come at Wolverhampton; he is effective here too though and has run some good races in defeat since joining Mick Appleby; should run his race and he is not discounted with a cheekpiece experiment quickly aborted.

15/2

25/1

Form: 107-89 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back 1m2f wins at Bath last autumn but behind on all four starts since; absent 230 days before latest and he's back to his last winning mark, but others have more pressing claims.
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5th

4

(9)

21st Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:25 Bath

Wholelotafun

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: J S Moore

Wins, including twice over 1m2f round here, all came in the autumn after a recent outing; is versatile regarding trip and ground but he's never been the most consistent and others, including stablemate Havana Goldrush, have more in their favour.

20/1

2

(9)

11th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Wholelotafun

9st 8lb

J: William Carver

T: J S Moore

tracked leaders

20/1

6th

6

(8)

2nd Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

12:23 Lingfield (AW)

Wholelotafun

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: J S Moore

Wins have come in the autumn, latterly off a 2lb lower mark over C&D; last two efforts haven't been as good, from similarly wide draws here, and others are stronger.

20/1

10/1

Form: 353425 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Last won in July 2019; below form this season, still able to go close at Haydock (1m2f, good to soft) on penultimate start but well beaten ten days later; almost on career-low mark but does not look the percentage call.
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7th

6

(7)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:05 Leicester

Sameem

10st 11lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

Unraced on heavy but fine on soft; ran moderately last time but has won after similar performances in the past; not handicapped out of it.

10/1

7th

6

(7)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:05 Leicester

Sameem

10st 11lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

Unraced on heavy but fine on soft; ran moderately last time but has won after similar performances in the past; not handicapped out of it.

10/1

9th

3

(2)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:20 Redcar

Sameem

10st 13lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

never better than midfield

7/1

12/1

Form: 492503

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
0-8, usually front-runner since handicapping; second of four at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) in August is her best form; third of 14 there over 1m in first-time cheekpieces on latest outing but needs better.
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2nd

5

(11)

18th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Craft In Silk

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Ismail Mohammed

led, headed and prominent after 1f, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headway to lead over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong

20/1

15th

16

(5)

5th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

13:30 Nottingham

Craft In Silk

9st 4lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Ismail Mohammed

led, pushed along and headed over 3f out, ridden and weakened from over 2f out

12/1

10th

4

(3)

30th Aug 2022

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 6

15:20 Epsom

Craft In Silk

9st 8lb

J: Jefferson Smith

T: Ismail Mohammed

in touch with leaders, weakened over 2f out

11/1

50/1

Form: 9288/9 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced in the last two years; lost the plot over hurdles and soundly beaten back on Flat on recent stable debut after 552 days off; the positives are that C&D in 2019 saw her only win and two of her seconds and that she's well handicapped on those.
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16th

15

(6)

5th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

13:30 Nottingham

Cuban Sun

9st 5lb

J: Alex Fielding

T: Paul Midgley

took keen hold, prominent, ridden and weakened from 2f out

50/1

9th

8

(7)

12th Sep 2022

Soft

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:20 Thirsk

Cuban Sun

9st 6lb

J: Alex Fielding

T: Paul Midgley

dwelt start, in touch with leaders, pushed along over 3f out, soon weakened

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £110.60
Straight Forecast £67.95
Tricast £280.01
Trifecta £880.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Platinum Prince

SPOTLIGHT:

Control

Daily Mail:

Nine Elms

NEWMARKET:

Craft In Silk

The Times:

Opticality

The Star:

Knowwhentorun

Daily Express:

Richard R H B

RP Ratings:

Control

Daily Record:

Control

Telegraph:

Platinum Prince

The Guardian:

Platinum Prince

Daily Mirror:

Platinum Prince

The Sun:

Nine Elms