October 12 / 16.40 Nottingham

16.40

Soft

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  • Prize money: £6750
  • 0m 5f 8y
  • Class 3
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 230433 D BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Scored three times as a 2yo; 0-10 this term but placed on four occasions and did well to finish third, having been slowly away, at Redcar (5f, good to soft) most recently; has possibilities off same mark, especially granted a cleaner break.
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7th

2

(6)

14th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

17:00 Newmarket

Fast Response

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: K R Burke

Ended 2022 on a high and she's continued the good work, albeit without winning, this season; runner-up three times in Listed events and also ran well in the Ayr Gold Cup when racing nearest the far rail; handles all ground but the recent rain is an obvious positive.

5/2

8/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 676104 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Needs to break a pattern having gained last three turf wins in 5f handicaps at Glorious Goodwood in 2018, 2021 and 2022; however, finished a close fourth at Pontefract last month and again has frame possibilities.
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11th

12

(2)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Lord Riddiford

8st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: John & Sean Quinn

Has a stunning record at this meeting, winning four of his five attempts, including this race for the last three years (soft, good and good to soft); well held of late but he ran no worse last time out than he had in his prep race before the 2023 win and he's weighted to have a big chance despite being 3lb wrong; Hollie Doyle rode for his 2021 win; drying ground could be the sticking point, however.

5/1

6th

4

(5)

20th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Lord Riddiford

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

bumped start, midfield, switched right and some headway 2f out, weakened from 1f out

10/1

12th

10

(3)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Epsom

Lord Riddiford

8st 2lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: John & Sean Quinn

Unplaced in this race in 2021 and 2023 and short of his best when last seen on AW in February; his last three wins have come in the same 5f handicap at Glorious Goodwood and that race looks a better fit than today's.

20/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 28-371 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Beat 15 rivals in a Grassroots Series Final here (6f, good to firm; third run for new yard) two weeks ago, taking Nottingham form figures to 1144231; the other two wins came over 5f (on good/soft) in 2020; highly respected kept to this track, despite going back up 6lb.
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3rd

16

(3)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Fantasy Master

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Robert Cowell

Ended 2025 with a 6f win at Chelmsford in December; 2lb higher mark and stronger opposition might find him out back from five months off.

12/1

5th

10

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Fantasy Master

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Darryll Holland

Good efforts on his last three 5f runs but in between there have been two lesser efforts over 6f; did win over C&D off 1lb higher last November though and he can't be left out of calculations.

8/1

8/1

Form: 849116 CD BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Spoiled chance with a tardy start at Ripon last month when bidding for a hat-trick (shaped as if still in form); could take a serious hand off bottom weight, granted a clean break; C&D winner in August.
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10th

4

(5)

19th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Redcar

Good Luck Fox

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Acts on any ground; inconsistent this term but has become well treated; most recent win came off 11lb higher last September and holds a good chance if turning up in decent form.

16/1

5th

5

(7)

21st Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Catterick

Good Luck Fox

9st 7lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

in rear on outer

12/1

8th

8

(9)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Thirsk

Good Luck Fox

9st 3lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Paul Midgley

prominent against near rail

14/1

Form: 976304 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has placed form on soft ground, all wins on good/firmer; conditions aside, he's nicely treated off 2lb below last winning mark and has won here; respectable fourth at Ripon last time; enters the reckoning.
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5th

6

(3)

12th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:40 Nottingham

Ava Go Joe

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

midfield, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong, not reach leaders

6/1

4th

8

(6)

24th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:48 Ripon

Ava Go Joe

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

ducked right start, in touch with leaders, outpaced and pushed along from over 2f out, ridden when bit short of room over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, went third final 110yds, lost third post

12/1

12th

22

(14)

17th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Ava Go Joe

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

raced centre, prominent, ridden when groups merged over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

25/1

Form: -41968 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Didn't take to blinkers last time; has form figures of 1241 over 5f in cheekpieces and looks interesting back in this headgear; only 2lb higher than for most recent win and Oisin McSweeney takes off a useful 5lb.
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8th

6

(8)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

15:38 Nottingham

Sound Reason

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Acts on fast and soft ground; had some close calls off higher marks this summer but he's not threatened in last three runs and is now 0-20 since his last win 15 months ago; down the list.

10/1

8th

6

(8)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

15:38 Nottingham

Sound Reason

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Acts on fast and soft ground; had some close calls off higher marks this summer but he's not threatened in last three runs and is now 0-20 since his last win 15 months ago; down the list.

10/1

9th

9

(3)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:27 Redcar

Sound Reason

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Better drawn today than when sixth behind Project Dante here three weeks ago; unable to justify favouritism at Newcastle eight days later; dangerous mark but his losing run is mounting up.

7/1

18/1

Form: 150007 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Reappearance success (off 7lb higher) in April showed he retains plenty of ability aged nine; however, needs a major revival having been nowhere near that form since.
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13th

2

(10)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

14:10 Nottingham

Blue De Vega

10st 2lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Robert Cowell

prominent in centre of group, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out

33/1

7th

1

(10)

12th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:40 Nottingham

Blue De Vega

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Robert Cowell

in rear, ridden over 1f out, headway final furlong, not reach leaders

18/1

7th

3

(6)

3rd Sep 2022

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:30 Ascot

Blue De Vega

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Robert Cowell

tracked leader, pushed along 2f out, ridden and weakened inside final furlong

25/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 251770 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has gained both wins over 6f, including debut success here last October; failed to show his form when dropped to 5f at York last Friday; something to prove.
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1

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:21 Hamilton

Parisiac

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Multiple winner who lacks a recent run but he's consistent in the main and not handicapped out of it; market could be informative.

4/1

6

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Newmarket

Parisiac

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Iain Jardine

Multiple wins include this race in 2023 and three over 5f in 2025 (ground ranging from good to soft); holding his form well and, although 2lb higher than a recent Musselburgh defeat by Vince L'Amour, he looks very likely to be involved back here.

11/2

6

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Newmarket

Parisiac

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Iain Jardine

Multiple wins include this race in 2023 and three over 5f in 2025 (ground ranging from good to soft); holding his form well and, although 2lb higher than a recent Musselburgh defeat by Vince L'Amour, he looks very likely to be involved back here.

11/2

Form: 065555 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Last win came over 6f (off 4lb higher) but recent efforts suggest she'll be suited by this return to the minimum distance; C&D scorer (on soft ground) two years ago; one for the shortlist.
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6th

5

(3)

28th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zim Baby

8st 9lb

J: Theodore Ladd

T: Michael Appleby

taken down early

12/1

5th

4

(9)

19th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zim Baby

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

prominent, pushed along home turn, ridden and hung left from over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

16/1

5th

5

(7)

8th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

21:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Zim Baby

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

midfield, raced wide from over 3f out, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and no impression inside final furlong

6/1

14/1

Form: 157350 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Has plenty of Nottingham form and looks favourably treated off current mark; hard to dismiss on that basis but needs to bounce back from his below-par effort here (behind Fantasy Master) two weeks ago.
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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

16/1

Form: 521179

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Progressive over 6f on good/firmer this summer, winning three times; not disgraced (ninth of 24) in the Ayr Bronze Cup most recently; however, has something to prove off current mark back at 5f.
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7th

4

(1)

9th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Monsieur Kodi

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Had been banging at the door prior to his 7f win at Lingfileld last month; a 4lb rise for that win demands more but he has had few chances in this headgear.

5/1

1st

1

(8)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Monsieur Kodi

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

All eight wins have been at sprint trips and seven have been on turf; record of 1-17 on AW but he's a reliable type who has been placed on Tapeta (6f) and Polytrack (7f) in last three runs; remains well treated on old form and he should go well again.

4/1

2nd

7

(4)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Monsieur Kodi

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

1lb lower than for his Hamilton win in July (6f, good) and he has run well in defeat on his last two starts, close up in fourth over C&D ten days ago; Ethan Tindall takes off a useful 7lb and he is more appealing than many; won't mind what the ground does.

7/1

16/1

Form: 300948

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Sole success came on soft ground at York 12 months ago; has lacked consistency this term and finished behind Fast Response at Redcar most recently; others preferred.
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1st

4

(5)

24th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

19:00 Bath

Josies Kid

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Dropped right out on his sole course run, in May, but comes into it on his best turf form and also some AW handicap runs over the winter; capable of a big run at this easier level.

8/1

7th

8

(7)

13th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Josies Kid

8st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Now 15lb lower than when winning at Chelmsford last November; that is indicative of a decline in his form though and the return to turf didn't help matters at Bath three weeks ago.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £66.60
Straight Forecast £60.88
Tricast £195.55
Trifecta £188.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fantasy Master

Daily Mirror:

Monsieur Kodi

POSTDATA:

Fast Response

TOPSPEED:

Josies Kid

Daily Express:

Ava Go Joe

RP Ratings:

Zim Baby

The Sun:

Lord Riddiford

NEWMARKET:

Fantasy Master

The Times:

Fantasy Master

Telegraph:

Fantasy Master

The Guardian:

Fantasy Master

Daily Mail:

Fantasy Master

The Star:

Fantasy Master

Daily Record:

Fantasy Master