October 12 / 17.15 Nottingham

17.15

Soft

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  • Prize money: £2700
  • 0m 5f 8y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £67.00
  • Place: £13.50

Form: 630058 D

Last run: 92 days

W: 8st 9lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Veteran who is a shadow of his former self; even this season's best efforts leave him with something to find.
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8th

9

(1)

20th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lucky Beggar

8st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: David C Griffiths

13yo who ended a lengthy losing run in a Nottingham handicap (5f, soft) in October but he's failed to beat a rival back on Tapeta at Southwell in last two starts; AW record now stands at 0-18 and it's not hard to look elsewhere.

50/1

9th

7

(7)

10th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Lucky Beggar

8st 11lb

J: Molly Presland

T: David C Griffiths

in touch with leaders, towards rear 3f out, pushed along and no impression from 2f out

33/1

12th

9

(7)

15th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:33 Southwell (AW)

Lucky Beggar

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: David C Griffiths

Sprung a surprise when 66-1-winner at Nottingham but he couldn't back it up later in October when fourth of nine at Catterick; this veteran needs to get back on track.

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: 564

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
He has improved with each of his three starts and the form of his latest Catterick fourth looks much better now than it did at the time; remains capable of better and he's not discounted on his handicap debut.
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8

(3)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Ripon

High Opinion

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

Shaped as if in need of comeback run at Nottingham (5f, good; sixth of eight) in April; has some decent C&D form to his name and is 10lb lower (and claimer ridden) than when seeing off Our Absent Friends here in August 2024; foolish to discount hastily.

10/1

6th

5

(2)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:45 Nottingham

High Opinion

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Bryan Smart

More miss than hit in 2025 but back on a good mark as a result and a record of two wins and two seconds from his five outings over this C&D means a revival can't be ruled out back from four months off.

13/2

6

(3)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

High Opinion

9st 6lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Acts on soft; three wins in summer 2024, the first over C&D; two creditable minor honours this May/July but opposable on what he's done since.

14/1

15/2

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 756824 BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Still seeking his first win after 11 starts but he comes here on the back of good 6f runs at Catterick (good to soft) and Newcastle; cheekpieces now added but he's 3lb higher than last time.
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10th

21

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Reigning Profit

8st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Ruth Carr

5lb lower than last winning mark and came close to taking advantage when finding only Vantheman too strong at Hamilton (5f, good) last week; meets that rival on 5lb better terms; should be involved in the shake-up once more.

12/1

2nd

11

(8)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Reigning Profit

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

C&D winner who boasts a good record at this time of year; will always be reliant on some luck given his hold-up style, which he hasn't had this year; on a handy mark when things do fall his way again, though, and is one to consider.

6/1

5th

7

(10)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Reigning Profit

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Trouble in running on both AW starts last month and same story at Pontefract last time, in the circumstances doing well to finish eighth of 13 from 4lb out of the handicap; he has a good record at Pontefract but could play a leading role off his proper mark today if getting the breaks.

8/1

Form: -90301 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Third in the corresponding event 12 months ago when rated 2lb higher; back to form with a bang when making all to see off 13 rivals at Southwell last week; penalty shouldn't be an issue if in the same form and he is fully effective on slow ground; more appealing than most.
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10th

10

(11)

19th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:35 Ripon

Captain Corcoran

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Stella Barclay

in rear throughout

14/1

7th

13

(3)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

13:40 Musselburgh

Captain Corcoran

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Stella Barclay

Just 3-48, but his second of eight at Catterick (5f, soft) on his penultimate start shows that he remains capable of a good effort; frame claims if the ground remains testing despite being just out of the weights and drawn low.

12/1

5th

7

(7)

17th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Captain Corcoran

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Stella Barclay

3-47 career; reeled in late over C&D (good to soft) last September, and arrives off the back of a respectable effort at Catterick (5f, soft; runner-up, with a couple of these behind); there are reasons to be optimistic, so he could feasibly have a say.

7/2

Form: 422162 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
She has made all to win 5f handicaps at Chepstow twice this year; ran as well as she ever has when second at Hamilton 16 days ago; has other pace to contend with today but she's in form, going the right way and handles slow ground well; respected.
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5th

5

(7)

20th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Shesadabber

9st 6lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: David Evans

prominent

7/2

7/1

Form: 124258 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ended losing spell in fast-ground 5f handicap at Catterick in August; ran well on his next three starts (including on heavy) but he has been short of his best the last twice (poor draw at Redcar and raced on the wrong side of the track last time); dropped 2lb and a revival could be imminent.
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12th

7

(2)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Hot Scoop

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Sam England

Former sprinter who's not as good now and has become inconsistent; no problem with an easy, turning 7f when winning on turf in August but this is the first time he's been 1m and his stamina will be tested over a straight course.

20/1

7th

8

(5)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Catterick

Hot Scoop

9st 2lb

J: Archie Young

T: Sam England

in touch with leaders

14/1

4th

1

(11)

18th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Thirsk

Hot Scoop

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Sam England

Effective at sprint trips; contrasting performances over 7f at Catterick the last twice, winning a classified event then finishing last of 13 in a handicap; the latest effort tempers enthusiasm.

14/1

12/1

Form: 786654

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who has offered more encouragement on her last two starts, most recently keeping on well for a close fourth at Southwell three weeks ago; no obvious reason she won't be as effective on turf (winning brother Holbache goes well on testing ground) and she still has time to do better.
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7th

11

(6)

12th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Go Poppy

8st 9lb

J: Mollie Phillips

T: Tony Carroll

slowly away, in rear, ridden and some headway when not clear run over 1f out, kept on when in the clear inside final furlong, not reach leaders

12/1

4th

14

(9)

22nd Sep 2022

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Go Poppy

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Tony Carroll

slowly into stride, towards rear of midfield, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on against near rail inside final furlong

14/1

25/1

Form: 4-2909

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Ran quite well on a couple of occasions at Southwell over the winter but he hasn't fired in two runs since returning from a summer break; something to prove on turf.
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13th

11

(13)

16th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

14:40 Chepstow

Good To Go

8st 9lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: J R Jenkins

Improved on earlier runs when a very creditable third over 5f at Nottingham in April (soft; first-time cheekpieces) but wasn't as sharp next time and is an unknown quantity in a first-time visor.

16/1

8th

8

(8)

25th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

17:35 Yarmouth

Good To Go

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: J R Jenkins

Still to register a victory but he posted his best effort of 2023 when third of eight in 5f Nottingham handicap (in first-time cheekpieces) three days ago, not enjoying the clearest of runs; he's not discounted with headgear retained.

20/1

3rd

11

(11)

22nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:25 Nottingham

Good To Go

9st 0lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: J R Jenkins

Poor maiden who has finished down the field at Southwell (5f/6f) in all of his three runs this year; cheekpieces now go but he can only be watched back on turf.

40/1

OUR TIP

Form: 331432 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Comes here in good form and he is still much lower in the weights than he was one year ago; recent runs have been over 6f but this should be well run and bring his stamina into play; could go well.
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1st

4

(8)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:42 Catterick

Wades Magic

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold, prominent

11/4

2nd

3

(3)

4th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Wades Magic

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

dwelt start, midfield after 2f, in touch with leaders on inner

9/4

Form: 312001 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who returned from 174 days off to win a Southwell handicap three weeks ago; that effort backed up by the clock and a 3lb rise isn't excessive; not sure soft ground is absolutely ideal but he has won on good to soft.
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2nd

7

(5)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Brandy Station

9st 5lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Lisa Williamson

pressed leader, outpaced over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, went second final strides, ran on

20/1

2nd

7

(5)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Brandy Station

9st 5lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Lisa Williamson

pressed leader, outpaced over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, went second final strides, ran on

20/1

6th

8

(11)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Brandy Station

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Lisa Williamson

Four-time C&D winner; returned from 257 days off with an easy win in a weak four-runner race at Ffos Las in June (5f, good to soft); less good twice since and others have more convincing claims.

10/1

14/1

Form: 655554

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden; becoming more realistically handicapped now and conditions should suit; still needs more if he is to make the breakthrough.
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1st

3

(6)

19th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Navy Drums

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Two 6f wins at Lingfield (AW) early in the year and he went down narrowly over 7f in his hat-trick bid; his three runs since were disappointing, all at 7-1 or shorter; perhaps excused latest (5f after four months off) though and he's worth a second look.

7/1

7th

6

(7)

21st Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Navy Drums

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Two 6f wins at Lingfield (AW) early in the year and he only went down narrowly over 7f in his hat-trick bid; last two runs were disappointing though and he returns from a break over 5f, a trip at which he is 0-6.

10/1

6th

6

(8)

13th May 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Navy Drums

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Jack Jones

Recent soft-ground defeat easily ignored; had won both C&D starts earlier, getting an enterprising ride when beating Inaam in February before following up in March; fair effort over 7f subsequently but the return to 6f on this track can suit; Oisin Murphy up for the first time.

3/1

33/1

Form: 9468-0 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner down the years, mainly on AW, but the last of them was in March 2020; well beaten on his belated seasonal return at Southwell three weeks ago; hard to recommend.
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8th

8

(6)

23rd Jan 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Stripes

8st 9lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Lisa Williamson

14-time winner but his last success was in March 2020 and he was out of sorts last year.

50/1

11th

11

(4)

13th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

14:13 Southwell (AW)

Red Stripes

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Lisa Williamson

Veteran who hasn't looked like adding to his 14 career wins this year; 4lb out of the handicap.

66/1

10/1

Form: 518842 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Well positioned when comfortably winning a 5f handicap on fast ground at Windsor in July; back at that level on Tapeta the last twice, more recently only picked off late at Southwell three weeks ago (ahead of Go Poppy); some promise on soft as a 2yo and he's likely to give his running.
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10th

13

(13)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Tilsworth Ony Ta

9st 0lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: J R Jenkins

Five-time winner but his last success was in July 2024 and he has form figures of 87909 this year; opposable.

50/1

9th

11

(10)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:25 Windsor

Tilsworth Ony Ta

8st 9lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: J R Jenkins

Five-time winner but has been short of his best on AW this year and the return to turf made no difference at Bath 32 days ago; withdrawn after bolting to post at Doncaster a fortnight ago.

33/1

17

(1)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Tilsworth Ony Ta

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Five-time winner but he has been short of his best on AW this year and the return to turf made no difference at Bath 19 days ago; not a solid option.

50/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £641.10
Straight Forecast £1137.61
Tricast £11222.33
Trifecta £0.00

Selections

RP Ratings:

Captain Corcoran

SPOTLIGHT:

Wade's Magic

The Guardian:

Shesadabber

Daily Express:

Tilsworth Ony Ta

NEWMARKET:

Navy Drums

Daily Mirror:

Hot Scoop

The Times:

Wade's Magic

Daily Record:

Wade's Magic

POSTDATA:

Captain Corcoran

Telegraph:

Captain Corcoran

The Star:

Captain Corcoran

Daily Mail:

Shesadabber

The Sun:

Shesadabber