October 25 / 17.15 Newcastle (AW)

17.15

Standard To Slow

Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £4266
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Nursery Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 423 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Nicely bred filly, by Kingman and the first foal of her connections' Musidora winner Give And Take; has duly shown ability in three starts, all on turf, and looks open to any amount of progress now handicapping off 74; respected.
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10th

9

(6)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

13:12 Lingfield (AW)

Good Gracious

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: William Haggas

1-1 on the AW, albeit her win came in a 0-75 handicap at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) a year ago; runner-up in Listed races in Sweden (1m, good) and Naas (1m, soft) the last twice and although she has a bit to find strictly on the book, she could go well.

7/1

2nd

14

(2)

15th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:50 Naas

Good Gracious

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

prominent throughout, chased clear leader over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression inside final 110yds

10/1

14th

9

(17)

1st Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:05 Goodwood

Good Gracious

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

raced wide, took keen hold, in touch with leaders

9/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 13067

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
The only runner who has AW experience, having finished third at Chelmsford (6f) when attempting to follow up her Newmarket debut win; however, her subsequent form in turf nurseries leaves something to be desired.
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7th

7

(6)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Centre Court

9st 8lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Good and bad since making all off 1lb higher at Newcastle back in the spring (1m); stable's handicappers can return to form from out of the blue but others have more pressing claims.

12/1

6th

2

(3)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

17:45 Hamilton

Centre Court

9st 9lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

Made all at Newcastle (1m, AW) in April and up with that form when front-running fifth of 14 over C&D (good to soft) in May; needs to perform better than on last three starts, though; 1l behind Alethiometer on latest.

10/1

5th

7

(4)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

14:38 Redcar

Centre Court

9st 6lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Charlie Johnston

Won over the straight mile at Newcastle (AW) in April and posted another good effort over a straight mile when fourth off mark 3lb higher than today's at Doncaster (good) in June; however, needs to bounce back from two substandard efforts later in June.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 5757

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Only seventh of nine in 1m nursery at the Doncaster St Leger meeting seven weeks ago, failing to improve on his maiden/novice form; however, may do better off 2lb lower in this easier grade.
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3rd

1

(6)

22nd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

18:30 Thirsk

Harlem Nights

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Beaten 11 times since his last win in August 2023 but he's dropped down the weights and was a fair fourth at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) three weeks ago on his first run since wind surgery; could be in the mix.

11/2

3rd

1

(6)

22nd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

18:30 Thirsk

Harlem Nights

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway and went third 2f out, kept on final 110yds

11/2

4th

5

(3)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harlem Nights

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

in touch with leaders

7/1

6/1

Form: 335

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Finished a solid third, behind subsequent Group winners, at Ripon (6f) on second start; ties in closely with Good Gracious on latest novice effort; gives the impression this new trip will suit on handicap debut; interesting contender off 73.
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6th

4

(4)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

14:42 Newcastle (AW)

Violeta

9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Ben Haslam

Has modest 2-34 career strike-rate and needs to rebound from a poor run here in December but her C&D second two starts ago was a good effort and she has obvious claims if judged on that performance.

10/1

7th

10

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:45 Cartmel

Violeta

10st 2lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Ben Haslam

AW winner last September and in March (1m2f); a straggler over hurdles, hence the rock-bottom mark (and 4lb wrong today) but she's willing on the Flat and she might well fare much better now handicapping.

16/1

10/1

Form: 605

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to his modest fifth at Redcar (7f) on latest novice start; looks a possible improver now handicapping but has comparatively weak form claims as things stand; weighted accordingly.
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9th

8

(1)

11th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

16:20 Musselburgh

Magicdollar

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Dual 1m AW winner over the winter but, following a break, was safely held when back on turf last month; that run might have brought him on but several of the others have less to prove.

16/1

5th

7

(8)

4th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

14:47 Hamilton

Magicdollar

8st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

held up in rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and no impression over 2f out

14/1

OUR TIP

7/2

Form: 745

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Unexposed colt whose 6f maiden/novice form, including a respectable effort in race won by smart sort, has substance and who shapes as if he'll relish this extra furlong on AW/nursery debut (pedigree backs that up); one to consider.
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10th

10

(6)

25th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Pontefract

Royal Cay

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Got up late to win a 7.5f handicap at Beverley in April (good to soft), his ninth start; last of six at Ayr one month later; stable have stronger claims elsewhere.

20/1

6th

5

(3)

8th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:35 Ayr

Royal Cay

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Showed improved form to win at Beverley on reappearance (7.5f, good to soft), staying on well to get up close home; this easier 7f may not be ideal.

7/2

1st

9

(10)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

17:10 Beverley

Royal Cay

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

Looked in need of further when third at Doncaster (6f, heavy) in November but has flattered to deceive since returned to 7f; needs to raise his game.

12/1

7/1

Form: 639

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced filly who has a handy opening mark judged on her peak 6f effort, namely third to useful sort (subsequent Listed winner) at Carlisle; possibilities if that form is transferred to new trip/surface.
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5th

5

(5)

6th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Lady Manyara

9st 2lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: K R Burke

swerved left start, led

20/1

10th

8

(8)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Manyara

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: K R Burke

in touch with leaders

25/1

7th

8

(9)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Manyara

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

in rear

16/1

Form: 82254

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden on turf; form dipped on nursery debut last time but this combination of a switch to Tapeta and first-time headgear may prompt improvement; half-sister to a filly who opened her account here (on AW debut) last week.
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0

5

(3)

30th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:53 Chester

Honeymooner

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Has more on her plate then when edging out an exposed 9yo at Ffos Las (1m2f, soft) but only 1lb higher and she's a good bet to give her running.

6/1

1st

5

(1)

14th Sep 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Ffos Las

Honeymooner

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

raced in second early, soon led

5/2

1st

5

(5)

31st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

15:00 Bath

Honeymooner

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Made all to open account at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last month, her tenth start, but two lesser efforts over 7f have followed; tries a new trip today; others have more potential.

12/1

Form: 631747

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at Hamilton (6f) on third attempt in maidens; no further progress in handicaps since and, while she ended up in a difficult position after tardy start last time, others look more appealing.
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1st

4

(5)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

20:25 Musselburgh

Iatos Angel

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Keith Dalgleish

slowly into stride, held up in last

5/1

4th

8

(11)

3rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

15:40 Musselburgh

Iatos Angel

8st 8lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Keith Dalgleish

midfield, pushed along and headway over 2f out, soon ridden, no extra final furlong

10/1

Non-runners

Iato's Angel

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £25.30
Straight Forecast £26.53
Tricast £75.84
Trifecta £93.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Good Gracious

SPOTLIGHT:

Royal Cay

The Guardian:

Magicdollar

D Express:

Lady Manyara

The Star:

Harlem Nights

Telegraph:

Good Gracious

Daily Mail:

Good Gracious

The Sun:

Good Gracious

Daily Record:

Good Gracious

RP Ratings:

Royal Cay

The Times:

Royal Cay

Daily Mirror:

Royal Cay