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Coral Play “Racing-Super-Series” For Free Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 7f 192y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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Coral Play “Racing-Super-Series” For Free Nursery Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 43371

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Improved plenty for the fitting of blinkers when easily landing a Haydock nursery (7f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; should stay the extra furlong, but he has been hit with a 10lb rise and it's not certain the headgear will work so well a second time; stable won this in 2019.
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2

(5)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

15:18 Doncaster

Greys Monument

9st 13lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ralph Beckett

Suited by ground softer than good; proved resurgent last time in Redcar Listed contest he'd won a year earlier; on a workable mark returned to handicap level and Jack Dace takes off a bonus 5lb; shortlisted.

13/2

4th

1

(1)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:56 Redcar

Greys Monument

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

Came good in the mud last autumn, winning an Ascot handicap in September and following up in this race; hasn't come close to that level this season, including back on soft ground in that same Ascot handicap four weeks ago, but still no surprise were he to revive in refitted blinkers.

11/2

1

(7)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Ascot

Greys Monument

10st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Two 7f soft-ground wins last term were kicked off in a similar handicap on the Saturday of this meeting one year ago; followed that up with a Redcar Listed success under Rossa Ryan one month later; hasn't matched that in two starts this term but this tends to be his time of year and he stays 1m; respected down to his last winning mark.

12/1

11/1

  • Place: £6.70

Form: 333512

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Made the most of the drop in class and application of cheekpieces when off the mark at the sixth attempt in a Catterick nursery (7f, good to soft) last month; beaten over 4l by Grey's Monument when second of ten at Haydock (7f, good to soft) seven days later and is now 10lb better off with that rival, but she will still need to improve to win a race of this stature; headgear left off.
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2nd

1

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 3

15:15 Ripon

Spioradalta

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Mark Walford

Down the field at York and Windsor on his last two starts but he's won on his last four visits to Ripon (1m2f, good/good to soft), including twice this year; it's surprising he's only ever had one crack at 1m4f, given how well he kept on over that trip in 2024; firmly in calculations back here.

11/2

6th

3

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 3

19:45 Windsor

Spioradalta

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Most likeable front runner who bagged a second win of 2026 in 1m2f Ripon handicap in May; unable to lead from a poor draw when 11th at York (1m2f) 15 days ago and remains very much one to consider.

7/1

11th

7

(14)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Spioradalta

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Mark Walford

Better than ever when he won five times last year and he's carried on that good work this term, scoring at Ripon (1m2f, good to soft) in April and again over that C&D (good) a fortnight ago; that's arguably his favourite track but he's got form here too and can't be dismissed in current mood.

12/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 241

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in his first two starts at Newbury (6.5f, good to soft) earlier in the season and appreciated the slightly longer trip when gamely getting the better of a subsequent winner at Leicester (7f, good) last month; extra furlong should be within range and remains open to further improvement now switched to a nursery.
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8th

6

(10)

13th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:25 Sandown

John Chard VC

9st 10lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Lightly raced since 7f win in 2022; has dropped some pounds this year and he wasn't far off his best when losing out to an unexposed one at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) 15 days ago; back up 2lb but likely to go well again; the more juice in the ground the better.

4/1

2nd

1

(8)

29th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Carlisle

John Chard VC

10st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Winless since 2022 but he arrives in decent form, not lasting home over 1m4f when ninth at Newcastle a week ago; he needs considering back down in trip.

12/1

12th

8

(3)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 3

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

John Chard VC

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Fourth of 17 at Glorious Goodwood (1m, soft) last August off an 8lb higher mark on final start for Clive Cox; latest start (fifth of ten over 1m2f at Ayr) was a big step back in the right direction and gave hope for 1m4f, but there's clearly a bit for him to prove with trip/ground on AW debut.

16/1

Form: 3034

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability in three of his four starts including when beaten just over a length into fourth of nine on nursery debut at Chester (7f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; only 1lb higher over this extra furlong, but he will need to find improvement in order to win this.
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5th

13

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Three Yorkshiremen

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ivan Furtado

Took this in 2025 for Michael Wigham; also won for Barry Brennan at Wolverhampton in November but well below par in three runs for that yard this season; starts out for another stable here with something to prove.

16/1

Form: 81731

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Polytrack maiden winner in the summer and doubled his tally when coming from behind to win a Newbury nursery (7f, good) last month; 4lb rise not excessive given that the second and fourth have won since and he is bred to stay the extra furlong, but he will need to settle better than in the majority of his races (including last time) if he is to see it out.
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16

(20)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Surely Not

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Strike-rate of 4-8 and unbeaten in two runs since gelded, winning with a bit in hand at both Newmarket (1m, good to soft) and over a little shorter at Chester (soft); can race freely so this big-field scenario should suit, but whether he'll be good enough is doubtful.

16/1

1st

6

(6)

11th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Surely Not

9st 1lb

J: William Buick

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Dual winner at 2 who took his form up another notch after a gelding operation when making a winning reappearance in a 15-runner Newmarket handicap (1m, good to soft) 22 days ago; may have been helped by being held up in a race where the leaders appeared to go hard but it was still a pleasing performance and his stable's continued good form provides hope for better again.

4/1

1st

11

(3)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Newmarket

Surely Not

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Had 7f wins on AW and good ground in his six-race 2yo career; fair fifth of 12 in a York nursery on final outing, when upped to 1m on good to soft; gelded since; needs to resume headway but yard is among the winners.

14/1

8/1

Form: 4242 BF

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
In the frame all four starts, gelded before close second of seven on nursery debut at Carlisle (7f, good) last time; the longer trip should suit but 2lb higher and probably needs to improve quite a bit in order to break his duck in a race like this; stable also runs Greycious Anna.
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6th

6

(7)

8th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:42 Leicester

Prince Nabeel

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Joseph Parr

Quite consistent but made it 0-14 when beaten just under 5l at Lingfield (7f) and there's a hint of impatience now swapping the cheekpieces for a visor.

10/1

5th

8

(7)

22nd Jun 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:00 Lingfield (AW)

Prince Nabeel

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Joseph Parr

took keen hold, prominent

6/1

4th

3

(5)

22nd Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Prince Nabeel

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Joseph Parr

took keen hold, prominent, short of room over 3f out, switched left from under 2f out, ridden and kept on from over 1f out

5/1

Form: 3115

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won novices on good to firm ground at Redcar (6f) and Beverley (7f) in the summer, but could only manage fifth of six on nursery debut at Newcastle (1m, AW) last month; may appreciate the return to turf and is 3lb lower with a visor now fitted, but others still make more appeal.
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9th

5

(6)

28th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Sound Pressure

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Sam England

in touch with leaders, weakened 4f out, tailed off

25/1

14/1

Form: 321103

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won a Chester novice (6f) and Thirsk nursery (7f) in July and split a couple of subsequent winners when beaten less than a length into third of six behind Surely Not at Newbury (7f, again good); 2lb better off with that rival and shapes as though he will stay 1m (backed up by pedigree); shortlisted.
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3rd

1

(4)

9th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:00 Pontefract

Metahorse

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Darryll Holland

Two wins last year (6f/7f), the latest off this mark; some fair placed efforts without winning this season; each-way chance.

13/2

3rd

4

(2)

26th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

Metahorse

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Darryll Holland

Runner-up at Epsom and here before an excusable defeat at Ascot after getting a worked up in the stalls; the principal concern would an apparent preference for drier ground.

7/1

5/1

Form: 142211 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
3-6 and bids for a hat-trick after wins over this trip on good ground at Doncaster and Yarmouth last month; latest success came in a match and he only had a short head to spare over this sole opponent, but that rival has gone in since; repected off just 1lb higher.
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9th

1

(12)

8th Oct 2022

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:30 York

X J Rascal

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

dwelt start, in rear, some headway when ridden over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

5/1

1st

1

(2)

14th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:30 Yarmouth

X J Rascal

10st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: George Boughey

dwelt start, raced in second, pushed along from over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on and always doing enough

8/13

2nd

1

(9)

4th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

18:40 Doncaster

X J Rascal

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: George Boughey

towards rear, pushed along and headway on near side of group over 1f out, ridden when edged left and went second final 110yds, soon disputed lead, edged right and kept on towards finish, just held

15/8

33/1

Form: 1600

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Downhill since his successful Redcar debut (7f, good to firm) in July and finished a long way behind Pol Roger when last of 11 in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) at Ayr (1m, good) three weeks ago.
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10th

7

(3)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Vince Le Prince

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

7lb below his last winning mark but that was back in October 2024; retains ability and he has been placed in all three C&D runs; should give his running.

7/1

3rd

3

(5)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:59 Catterick

Vince Le Prince

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Dual C&D winner on soft ground, the latest off a 6lb higher mark in October 2024; plenty of sound runs since (placed over C&D on four occasions); each-way chance.

11/2

9/1

Form: 2112 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Proved game when winning novices at Haydock (7f, good to soft) and Thirsk (1m, good) in August and ran well on nursery debut when second of 11 at Ayr (1m, good) three weeks ago (third has won since); up 2lb but hard to rule out.
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4th

2

(5)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

Pol Roger

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Yet to add to his two C&D wins in spring 2024 but got back in the groove with two placed runs last month, the latter in Class 4 C&D contest; ought to pose a potent threat at this lower level.

7/2

3rd

8

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Pol Roger

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Yet to add to his two C&D wins in spring 2024 but got back in the groove with a close second at Pontefract (1m2f, good) this month, his second run this season, and remains well handicapped on some of last year's placed form; a possible.

6/1

2nd

2

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Pol Roger

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

On a handy mark and may be back in better form with Thirsk reappearance under his belt; however, he's on two-year losing spell and record suggests he'll be more interesting when returned to Ayr.

9/1

11/1

Form: 7714

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Improved plenty on her first two efforts when winning a Redcar novice (7f, good to firm) in August and fared best of the hold-up horses when fourth of 13 on her nursery debut at Ayr (7f, good) last month; should stay the extra furlong and worth a second look.
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7th

5

(5)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Newmarket (July)

Greycious Anna

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Best form at 7f, including a couple of respectable efforts this season; weakened in 1m race at Haydock last Saturday and still has something to prove over this distance.

12/1

5th

7

(6)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 5

16:45 Haydock

Greycious Anna

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Won 7f 2yo novice at Redcar last August and kept on for fair third at Catterick (7f) two starts ago; pulled hard in prominent pitch in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when close fifth at Newcastle (7f, AW) latest and could build on that now back up to 1m, if she gets cover and settles better.

10/1

5th

3

(8)

3rd Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Greycious Anna

9st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

7f winner on turf last August; shaped well at Catterick (7f) last month, faring best of the hold-up runners; possibilities, provided she takes well to first-time headgear.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £108.80
Straight Forecast £119.24
Tricast £831.16
Trifecta £879.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

X J Rascal

The Guardian:

Grey's Monument

TOPSPEED:

Three Yorkshiremen

POSTDATA:

Pol Roger

The Times:

Metahorse

LAMBOURN:

John Chard VC

Daily Express:

Prince Nabeel

Telegraph:

Three Yorkshiremen

Daily Record:

Pol Roger

RP Ratings:

X J Rascal

NEWMARKET:

X J Rascal

Daily Mirror:

X J Rascal

Daily Mail:

Grey's Monument

The Sun:

Grey's Monument

The Star:

Grey's Monument