October 26 / 15.20 Nottingham

15.20

Heavy

Racing TV Extra Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3240
  • 0m 5f 8y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Racing TV Extra Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 5642

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Son of the yard's Coventry winner Hellvelyn; made a promising handicap debut here (5f, soft) two weeks ago, going down only narrowly and improving on his novice form; easily the least exposed contender and looks open to further progress; respected.
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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

OUR TIP

2/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 732321 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Consistent 3yo whose clearcut win at Leicester (5f, heavy) on Monday was not out of turn, having been placed numerous times previously this year; incurs a 6lb penalty but Aidan Keeley takes off 5lb; solid chance.
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3rd

5

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

15:30 Chepstow

So Smart

8st 10lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Yet to build upon his pleasing seasonal debut in April, but didn't run badly when third of six over C&D (good to soft) eight days ago; 1lb lower now and Ashley Lewis claims his useful 5lb; considered.

4/1

3rd

6

(2)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:05 Chepstow

So Smart

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

C&D (good to soft) winner in August 2024 who won at Lingfield (good to firm) and Ffos Las (again 5f, good) last year; couldn't repeat his win in that Lingfield event 12 days ago and this looks a warmer race than the ones he regularly contests; still not dismissed.

7/1

5th

5

(4)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield

So Smart

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Turned in an excellent effort when winning the corresponding race from stall 1 (14 ran) last May, flying out of the stalls and able to get to the stands' rail after one furlong; also won at Ffos Las in July and both victories were achieved off a higher mark than today's; not at best last time but his reappearance had been encouraging; should make a bold bid.

6/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 158170 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Similar profile to The Daley Express, having regressed in two starts since his most recent success; both wins this term came in Class 6; others appear to be in a better position to strike.
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6th

7

(9)

17th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Helvetian

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Kevin Frost

prominent, edged left soon after start

10/1

3rd

5

(2)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

15:20 Nottingham

Helvetian

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Kevin Frost

steadied start, raced freely, towards rear, pushed along and some headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, went third inside final 110yds, no match for first two

16/1

10th

4

(12)

8th Sep 2022

Good

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

16:55 Doncaster

Helvetian

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

held up in rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, made no impression

6/1

Form: 225924 BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on Polytrack; runner-up four times on grass in 2022, including at Catterick (good to soft) on debut for this yard, and appears to have a turf race in him; possibly not ideally suited by Tapeta last time; remains of interest.
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3

(2)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Leicester

Monsieur Fantaisie

10st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Roger Fell

Opened his turf account when making a winning yard debut off 7lb lower at Redcar (6f, good to firm) last month; placed in two starts since, latest at that same track over this trip (ahead of Cooperation); comes here in good form and looks likely to go well again.

3/1

2

(7)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Monsieur Fantaisie

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Gained first turf win over 6f here (good to firm; stable debut) on penultimate start, and backed up with a solid effort (runner-up) at Doncaster; no issue with this longer trip and, while a combined 7lb rise will make life tougher, he's the one who arrives in the best form.

5/2

2nd

1

(4)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:35 Doncaster

Monsieur Fantaisie

9st 10lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Roger Fell

Five-time AW winner who made his belated breakthrough on turf when scoring on recent stable debut at Redcar (6f); up 5lb but he was as good as ever last time and has claims if he can back that up; last run was on good to firm but he's also effective on good to soft.

5/1

25/1

Form: 6-4904

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Raced only on AW for Marco Botti, scoring twice over 7f; nowhere near best in Leicester seller on debut for new stable; enough to prove off this mark back in handicap company and dropped in distance.
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7th

3

(2)

6th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

16:15 Beverley

To The Bar

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Alice Haynes

All three wins over 7f on AW, the latest with a tongue-tie; well beaten back on turf at Doncaster last time (7f, soft, blinkers back on); cheekpieces this time (no improvement last time he wore them); others preferred.

14/1

7th

3

(2)

6th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

16:15 Beverley

To The Bar

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Alice Haynes

All three wins over 7f on AW, the latest with a tongue-tie; well beaten back on turf at Doncaster last time (7f, soft, blinkers back on); cheekpieces this time (no improvement last time he wore them); others preferred.

14/1

7th

7

(11)

26th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

13:23 Doncaster

To The Bar

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Alice Haynes

reluctant to go to start, walked to post

14/1

Form: -00148 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with a narrow win at Goodwood (good to soft) in August; has taken backwards steps in two subsequent runs and isn't certain to repeat his third-place finish in this race last year.
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9th

7

(10)

26th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

16:15 Bath

The Daley Express

9st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Ronald Harris

Nine-time winner who was useful in his prime and is suited by C&D; needs to up his game after two down-the-field runs this month but is now 5lb lower than when placed over C&D in May; can't be ruled out.

16/1

11th

7

(12)

19th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:00 Bath

The Daley Express

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Ronald Harris

pressed leader

20/1

8th

1

(8)

10th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:35 Chepstow

The Daley Express

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Ronald Harris

9yo who is not easy to predict but his last win was off 11lb higher at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) last summer and he showed signs of a revival with his third at Bath (5.6f, good) in May; that form has worked out quite well and this return to 6f is no problem; in the mix.

11/2

Form: 501440 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Has won on soft but his other seven wins came on good/firmer, the most recent here in August; spoiled chance with a slow start last time (debut for new yard); perhaps ideally needs a sound surface.
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6th

5

(2)

14th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harrogate

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Stella Barclay

led narrowly, headed and pressed leader 3f out, pushed along 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, ridden over 1f out

14/1

7th

7

(6)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

15:20 Nottingham

Harrogate

9st 0lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Stella Barclay

reared start and slowly into stride, midfield, pushed along 2f out, weakened inside final furlong (jockey said gelding reared leaving the stalls and was slowly away as a result)

25/1

10th

9

(5)

10th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

16:45 Musselburgh

Harrogate

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Stella Barclay

reared start and slowly away, in rear on outer, outpaced and pushed along from over 2f out, held when ridden briefly inside final furlong, made no impression (jockey said gelding reared as stalls opened causing him to be slowly away)

16/1

Form: 273240 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Very consistent record (11232) in handicaps on good/softer this season, going close at Leicester on most recent occasion; out of depth in French Listed race three weeks ago; possibilities back at suitable level.
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2

(8)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

15:20 Nottingham

Colombe

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

refused to race

9/2

2nd

7

(9)

13th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

17:03 Yarmouth

Colombe

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

raced near side, midfield, switched right and pushed along 2f out, ridden and headway against near rail groups merged over 1f out, soon every chance, kept on well, just failed

11/2

3rd

6

(6)

27th Aug 2022

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:58 Newmarket (July)

Colombe

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: George Boughey

towards rear, headway 2f out, pushed along and chased leaders 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, kept on

10/1

Form: 931410 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
May bounce back from her below-par effort six weeks ago, having been similarly fresh when gaining her breakthrough win at Yarmouth in July; doubled her tally on penultimate start (5f, good to soft); not ruled out.
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6

(1)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

15:20 Nottingham

Rabat

9st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

May bounce back from her below-par effort six weeks ago, having been similarly fresh when gaining her breakthrough win at Yarmouth in July; doubled her tally on penultimate start (5f, good to soft); not ruled out.

12/1

10th

4

(1)

14th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

14:10 Yarmouth

Rabat

9st 11lb

J: Cameron Noble

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

dwelt start, in rear up the centre, some headway from 3f out, pushed along when in touch with leaders 2f out, ridden when weakened inside final furlong, soon lost position

8/1

4th

5

(2)

11th Aug 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Ffos Las

Rabat

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

in touch with leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, held when hung left inside final furlong

11/2

Non-runners

Rabat

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £11.90
Straight Forecast £8.40
Tricast £72.43
Trifecta £78.10

Selections

RP Ratings:

So Smart

SPOTLIGHT:

High Opinion

Telegraph:

Colombe

TOPSPEED:

The Daley Express

Daily Record:

High Opinion

POSTDATA:

So Smart

The Times:

So Smart

The Guardian:

So Smart

Daily Mail:

So Smart

D Express:

So Smart

Daily Mirror:

So Smart

The Sun:

So Smart

The Star:

So Smart