October 12 / 14.55 Nottingham

14.55

Soft

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  • Prize money: £3240
  • 1m 0f 75y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.30
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 45932

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Couple of good efforts on AW since handicapping, head second on Wolverhampton AW (8.5f) latest; raised just 2lb; should be thereabouts provided she transfers the form back to turf.
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1st

2

(9)

10th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Bath

Entrancement

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David Menuisier

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders over 3f out, nudged along over 2f out, pressed leader over 1f out, led inside final 110yds, just did enough, gamely

10/1

1st

2

(1)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Goodwood

Entrancement

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David Menuisier

in touch with leaders, smooth headway to lead over 2f out, drifted left and ridden over 1f out, stayed on final 110yds

7/2

2nd

1

(2)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

18:50 Goodwood

Entrancement

10st 2lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: David Menuisier

in touch with leaders

7/2

16/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 569453

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden who has shaped encouragingly in nurseries, staying-on third at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) most recently; runs off same mark but this is a better race back on turf.
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7th

6

(3)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:12 Dundalk (AW)

Villemacho

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John James Feane

Ex-French-trained has been regressive for this yard and drops in trip; the champion jockey will have to conjure plenty more.

16/1

7th

6

(3)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:12 Dundalk (AW)

Villemacho

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John James Feane

Ex-French-trained has been regressive for this yard and drops in trip; the champion jockey will have to conjure plenty more.

16/1

10th

9

(7)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Villemacho

9st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John James Feane

midfield

7/1

3rd
10 (7)
Ravigill

20/1

  • Place: £12.80

Form: 750

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced filly whose clear best effort came on sole AW attempt; may improve on her turf form now switched to handicap level, though has a bit to prove off this opening mark.
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13th

12

(3)

29th Jun 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Leicester

Ravigill

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Alan King

Third on handicap debut at Nottingham (8.3f, soft) in October but she's returned to action with three heavy defeats and needs to turn things around.

25/1

10th

12

(1)

29th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

15:05 Leicester

Ravigill

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Alan King

slowly away

33/1

Form: 7467

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Seems likely to be a stronger stayer at this trip than stablemate Lavender Beauty, having performed creditably over 1m at Newmarket (good) two starts ago; better than bare result suggests latest (7f, AW; nursery debut); could go well.
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7th

5

(1)

9th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:30 Brighton

Beautiful Star

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

led, headed 2f out, weakened final furlong

10/1

5th

5

(6)

25th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beautiful Star

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

in rear

12/1

9th

4

(7)

9th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:50 Southwell (AW)

Beautiful Star

9st 5lb

J: Rafael Souza

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Failed to progress for Richard Hannon at up to an extended 1m; has been keeping on in her two races for this yard (7f/9.4f; new hood applied) and has possibilities should this set up for a closer.

12/1

16/1

Form: 9338

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Her placed form over 7f on AW has substance; disappointing in same sphere on handicap debut but may still do better; returns to turf for first time since debut and steps up to 1m.
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11th

7

(8)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

So Chic

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Inconsistent mare who's usually ridden patiently over shorter; came home well over 7.2f here last time but is no certainty to build on that on just her second try over this far.

8/1

2nd

4

(2)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

So Chic

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Two of her four wins have come over this C&D, partnered by Jack Doughty when running down Coconut Bay in a Class 6 classified (10-1) last March; lacked the pace to figure when sixth (Gundogan fifth; 13-8 favourite) over this trip at Lingfield latest.

13/2

6th

4

(5)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:22 Lingfield (AW)

So Chic

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Came late when scoring over 1m here (AW) last August; on same mark as for that success but she's been quiet this winter and has some work to do back at this trip.

8/1

7/2

Form: 5332 BF

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Improving steadily, though messed up his finishing effort (wandered markedly under pressure then jumped a path) when second at Yarmouth most recently and has been gelded since; provided he's more straightforward, has possibilities off same mark.
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1st

5

(3)

14th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Manuha

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

In good hands but he's failed to build on his handicap debut second at Yarmouth (1m) in August, taking his record to 0-8 when fading into sixth at Wolverhampton (7f) last time; first-time cheekpieces replace blinkers.

5/1

6th

7

(8)

18th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

12:39 Wolverhampton (AW)

Manuha

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: George Boughey

took keen hold, pressed leader on outer, lost position 4f out, soon shaken up

11/2

16/1

Form: 597204

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Respectable fourth in similar event at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW; debut for new stable) two weeks ago; best turf effort for Richard Hannon came at Salisbury behind the subsequent May Hill winner; not without a chance.
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9th

9

(7)

7th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Starmas

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: David Loughnane

slowly into stride, in rear

25/1

11th

6

(7)

29th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

16:58 Wolverhampton (AW)

Starmas

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Loughnane

midfield, pushed along under 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out

15/2

7th

7

(2)

12th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:55 Nottingham

Starmas

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Loughnane

prominent, led soon after start, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

16/1

Form: 86862

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Proved a difficult ride at Salisbury on handicap debut; fared much better at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft; finished second) last time, while looking in need of a return to 1m; major player off same mark.
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10th

4

(7)

26th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

16:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mickey Donovan

9st 7lb

J: George Downing

T: David Evans

Profile has an up-and-down look to it but he has shown promise, as well as temperament, on a couple of occasions; could be the type to respond to headgear but there are risks attached.

16/1

8th

2

(9)

12th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:55 Nottingham

Mickey Donovan

9st 9lb

J: George Downing

T: David Evans

in rear, minor headway 4f out, ridden and beaten 2f out

8/1

2nd

2

(5)

13th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:45 Yarmouth

Mickey Donovan

9st 9lb

J: George Downing

T: David Evans

towards rear, pushed along early, ridden over 3f out, headway from over 1f out, kept on and went second final 110yds, no match for winner

9/1

3/1

Form: 4342

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Good second in Class 3 nursery at Newcastle (1m, AW) almost six weeks ago, building on the promise he showed over shorter trips at novice level; raised only 1lb; open to further progress in handicaps and commands respect dropped in grade.
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9th

6

(5)

12th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:55 Nottingham

Hernan Cortes

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

midfield, in touch with leaders and ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out (trainer's rep said, the colt was unsuited by the soft, good to soft in places going and would prefer a sounder surface)

3/1

10/1

Form: 337

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Two placed efforts on turf came over 6f and she weakened late when upped to 7f on AW last time; bred to stay 1m but the jury's out on whether she'll actually get home over this distance.
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10th

3

(12)

12th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:55 Nottingham

Lavender Beauty

9st 8lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

awkward start and slowly away, in last throughout (jockey said filly reared in the stalls and was slowly into stride)

10/1

7th

10

(6)

12th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Lavender Beauty

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

took keen hold, in touch with leaders on inner, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and lost fourth over 1f out, soon weakened

14/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 9573

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Outran his 50-1 odds in similar event at Windsor (1m, good) last week, finishing almost 4l third on nursery debut; has a fighting chance off same mark, provided he builds on that effort.
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7

(2)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Orchestra

9st 11lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Absent since finishing 5l behind Caprelo here in May; may put up a better fight in the rematch, having been fresh when gamely making all over C&D earlier in the spring.

8/1

2

(9)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Orchestra

9st 11lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Having his second start back from wind surgery when making all and just holding on over C&D last month (first two clear); has since finished fourth of eight in a slightly better race at Ascot (2m, good to firm); respected, especially if again allowed an uncontested lead.

9/2

6th

2

(9)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Orchestra

9st 11lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Having his second start back from wind surgery when making all and just holding on over C&D last month (first two clear); has since finished fourth of eight in a slightly better race at Ascot (2m, good to firm); respected, especially if again allowed an uncontested lead.

9/2

Form: 332027

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who has been placed four times, including twice at nursery level; form dipped in lower grade at Leicester last week, however, and others are preferred; cheekpieces enlisted.
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11

(6)

12th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:55 Nottingham

Love Fifteen

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Seven-race maiden who has been placed four times, including twice at nursery level; form dipped in lower grade at Leicester last week, however, and others are preferred; cheekpieces enlisted.

12/1

7th

7

(5)

4th Oct 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Leicester

Love Fifteen

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

prominent, ridden over 2f out, hung right over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

13/2

11th

17

(2)

27th Aug 2022

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:45 Newmarket (July)

Love Fifteen

8st 4lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

midfield, weakened over 2f out

66/1

Non-runners

Orchestra, Love Fifteen

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £54.10
Straight Forecast £54.22
Tricast £1770.32
Trifecta £1545.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hernan Cortes

Daily Express:

Manuha

POSTDATA:

Mickey Donovan

LAMBOURN:

Entrancement

NEWMARKET:

Orchestra

The Times:

Lavender Beauty

Daily Mirror:

Manuha

Daily Record:

Manuha

Telegraph:

Entrancement

The Guardian:

Mickey Donovan

The Star:

Mickey Donovan

RP Ratings:

Hernan Cortes

Daily Mail:

Hernan Cortes

The Sun:

Hernan Cortes