November 19 / 18.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

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It’s Time To Turn To talkSPORT Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3726
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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It’s Time To Turn To talkSPORT Nursery Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 077137 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Winner over 6f at Brighton in September and good third over the same trip at Kempton; however, his latest run, when favourite at Chelmsford, was rather underwhelming, and his stamina for this longer distance is unproven.
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13th

7

(10)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Mister X

9st 9lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Won four races for Stuart Williams including three on AW; never recovered from a slow start on yard debut over C&D; tailed off on second attempt.

25/1

14th

4

(15)

12th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Mister X

9st 11lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

prominent

14/1

14th

6

(1)

15th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Mister X

9st 11lb

J: Cian Fahy

T: John C McConnell

dwelt start, towards rear

25/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 68863

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Took a while to show any form but her fast-finishing third of 11 at Newcastle (7f; 33-1) last month represented marked improvement; if she repeats that form she'll go close again and there could be better still to come.
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21th

14

(16)

11th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Attrazione

9st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Daniel William O’Sullivan

AW winner in Britain in 2022; first run for this stable (at Tipperary a year ago) was respectable; two poor attempts since, the most recent in a claimer at Dundalk in March.

25/1

7th

4

(9)

26th Mar 2024

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0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Attrazione

9st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Daniel William O’Sullivan

Won a 1m AW handicap in UK in 2022 but was well beaten in two starts for this yard last summer and others are preferred.

25/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 60630

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Needs to put a poor run on quick ground behind him, but he'd previously run well when third of 13 at Newcastle off just 1lb lower than here, and he has claims on that form; stablemate of Justwatchmestrugle.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

6

(6)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:52 Catterick

Smile And Pay

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Craig Lidster

prominent, stumbled over path after 2f

8/1

7th

1

(5)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Leicester

Smile And Pay

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

ducked right start, took keen hold

5/1

1st

1

(4)

4th May 2023

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:05 Redcar

Smile And Pay

10st 1lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

Seemingly much improved when getting off the mark with 11l win in 7f Catterick handicap (on soft ground) eight days ago; that margin might flatter him but he's still hard to side against turned out under a 6lb penalty.

5/6

Form: 570575

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all six outings at 5f/6f, although he had an excuse (hampered start) when fifth of 11 at Newcastle on latest; this longer distance isn't sure to suit judged on his pedigree.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

8

(6)

2nd May 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Debydinks

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Keith Dalgleish

Is 0-15 but has filled the runner-up spot on four occasions this year, including at Wolverhampton (5f) recently; high on the shortlist but hard to state with confidence when he'll finally break his duck.

7/2

2nd

4

(3)

15th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Debydinks

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Keith Dalgleish

in touch with leaders

7/2

7th

6

(9)

4th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Thirsk

Debydinks

8st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

Best form on the AW, notably when runner-up in a 5f handicap at Newcastle last time (cheekpieces on for second time); worth considering.

9/4

Form: 89013 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Unlike most of these, he has actually won a race, at Kempton (7f; first run since gelded) at the start of this month; good third at Chelmsford three days later; unlikely to be far away.
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7th

10

(8)

8th May 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Skyblue Expert

8st 10lb

J: Shariq Mohd

T: Alice Haynes

Has been running poorly over further since returning from a short break; is completely exposed anyway.

25/1

9th

8

(5)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Skyblue Expert

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

prominent

20/1

7th

6

(4)

6th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Skyblue Expert

8st 13lb

J: Shariq Mohd

T: Alice Haynes

disputed lead

12/1

Form: 738

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Signs of ability in three runs, facing a stiff task when eighth of 12 over 6f at Nottingham (125-1) last month; the visor, worn on his second start, goes back on today and he faces a more realistic assignment on his nursery debut; could be unexposed and worth monitoring in the market.
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3

(1)

27th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Little Roman

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Mark Loughnane

took keen hold, midfield

9/1

11th

8

(6)

18th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Little Roman

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Scrambled home in minor 1m handicap at Kempton in January; not in the same form back there last month; others perhaps open to greater progress.

12/1

8

(7)

8th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Little Roman

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mark Loughnane

Narrow win at Kempton in January but put in his place in slightly stronger contest there next time (both 1m) and this is tougher still; has new trip to contend with today.

10/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 740

Last run: 118 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced filly, not seen out since well held at Chelmsford (6f) in July; needs to improve but she makes her handicap debut in a low-grade race and could prove suited by today's step up in trip.
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8th

8

(6)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Bernadine

9st 6lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Four wins for James Fanshawe, including at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in October, but well held in both runs for this yard; ran into some trouble at Wolverhampton last time but still 3lb higher than for her last win and others are preferred; blinkers removed.

16/1

8th

8

(6)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Bernadine

9st 6lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Four wins for James Fanshawe, including at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in October, but well held in both runs for this yard; ran into some trouble at Wolverhampton last time but still 3lb higher than for her last win and others are preferred; blinkers removed.

16/1

6th

8

(8)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bernadine

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Four wins for James Fanshawe, including at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in October, but she made a low-key start for this yard at Kempton ten days ago; that was after a short break but her three AW wins have all been in Class 6 events and she could be vulnerable again at this new trip.

20/1

Form: 070

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Well held in three 6f novices, last of 13 here (28-1) last month; needs a jolt of improvement but at least she'll find the opposition weaker now that she contests a nursery; bred to be better than she's shown so far.
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9th

6

(5)

18th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Salisbury

Tennessee Dream

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Charles Hills

Won three times in minor company on AW in January; an extended 1m was probably too far in her bid for a four-timer in February and she's been given a break since a lesser effort seven weeks ago; stable in form and she could still have improvement in her back on turf.

8/1

8th

4

(7)

30th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tennessee Dream

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

Won first three starts this year (including over C&D) but didn't get home over extended 1m here last time; should be suited by the return to this trip and another to consider.

6/1

3rd

7

(3)

7th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tennessee Dream

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Charles Hills

Things have clicked this year and she followed two wins in 6f classified events with another solid effort in a 7f 0-55 handicap here 17 days ago; only 2lb higher today and the new trip should be in range but she is taking on much stronger opposition.

5/1

Form: 075

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Has already had wind surgery; beaten over 12l in turf novices all three runs to date, and hard to recommend unless strong in the market.
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9th

6

(5)

19th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Justwatchmestrugle

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

slightly awkward start and bumped start, took keen hold, prominent

25/1

5th

2

(3)

1st Nov 2022

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Redcar

Justwatchmestrugle

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Craig Lidster

Never involved on debut at York and, after racing freely, he was beaten a long way out at Pontefract latest (both 6f, good to soft); should appreciate the extra furlong but much more is needed from him.

100/1

12th

9

(7)

7th Oct 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 York

Justwatchmestrugle

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

slowly away, always towards rear

40/1

Form: 255265

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden after ten runs, but he's proven at Wolverhampton and 7f could be his ideal trip; got bogged down in the mud at Leicester four weeks ago but no surprise if he bounces back here; each-way claims.
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9th

10

(9)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Man Made Of Smoke

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

reared start and blindfold off late, slowly into stride

14/1

4th

5

(2)

17th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Man Made Of Smoke

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: David Evans

His win came off 2lb higher here (9.4f) in May but he's not matched that since and has been well below form in his last two runs (1m2f); record now stands at 1-26 and has plenty to prove again with regular headgear removed.

12/1

5

(8)

9th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Man Made Of Smoke

9st 3lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

21st attempt when off the mark on Wolverhampton Tapeta (9.4f) in May off 2lb higher; has raced freely, so perhaps recent ventures over 1m2f have not been ideal, but he does not look the percentage call.

20/1

Form: 75503

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Up and down in her short career to date and her best runs have come on turf; will need to improve on her well-held third of seven in Chelmsford novice two weeks ago.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

2

(5)

19th Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Do It For Love

8st 6lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: John Ryan

in rear, headway before halfway, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

4/1

4th

8

(7)

30th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

12:25 Lingfield (AW)

Do It For Love

9st 1lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: John Ryan

Up and down in her short career to date and her best runs have come on turf; will need to improve on her well-held third of seven in Chelmsford novice two weeks ago.

16/1

4

(10)

19th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Do It For Love

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

Up and down in her short career to date and her best runs have come on turf; will need to improve on her well-held third of seven in Chelmsford novice two weeks ago.

Non-runners

Man Made Of Smoke, Do It For Love

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Payout
Exacta £8.60
Straight Forecast £7.35
Tricast £65.17
Trifecta £87.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Attrazione

RP Ratings:

Mister X

POSTDATA:

Skyblue Expert

D Express:

Smile And Pay

The Times:

Attrazione

The Guardian:

Attrazione

Daily Mail:

Attrazione

The Sun:

Attrazione

The Star:

Attrazione

Daily Record:

Attrazione

NEWMARKET:

Mister X

Telegraph:

Mister X

Daily Mirror:

Mister X