December 18 / 12.05 Wolverhampton (AW)

12.05

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It’s Time To Turn To Talksport Nursery Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4536
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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It’s Time To Turn To Talksport Nursery Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain and snow

OUR TIP

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.20
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 771371 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Finished well from off the pace for narrow C&D win four weeks ago and is now 2-4 in nurseries; may be reliant on others setting a good gallop but his running style makes him the type the handicapper could take time to get to grips with.
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13th

7

(10)

26th Mar 2024

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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

2/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 7031 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Displayed improvement to win nursery debut at Lingfield (7f) at end of last month; recorded good Topspeed figure for the grade there and seemed to have a bit left in the tank in closing stages; subsequent 5lb rise may turn out to be lenient.
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4th

3

(8)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

15:35 Lingfield (AW)

Flying Spirit

9st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Heather Main

Runner-up twice over 1m before last month's narrow 7f turf win here, and gave another good account when fifth at Newbury (7f) on latest outing; will be fine back on Polytrack and is evidently in good nick but may find others better handicapped here.

14/1

5th

7

(6)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:05 Newbury

Flying Spirit

9st 4lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Heather Main

Had suggested he was on the way back when twice runner-up over 1m last month and with cheekpieces removed he just got up to win at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) 17 days ago; 3lb higher, but this more galloping track is in his favour and he shouldn't be far away.

11/2

1st

7

(2)

12th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Lingfield

Flying Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Heather Main

prominent, pushed along 2f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, led towards finish

5/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 533735

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Seemed to benefit from fitting of cheekpieces when third in 6f Chelmsford nursery last month, despite racing too freely, but never really got involved at Kempton 18 days ago and has a bit to prove on first attempt at 7f.
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6th

6

(4)

13th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Lady Miller

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Brian Meehan

Seven-race maiden; best form when finishing third on four occasions, including at Wolverhampton (7f) last time; however, she's not progressing and needs to raise her game in order to win.

10/1

3rd

7

(1)

18th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

12:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Miller

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Brian Meehan

prominent

12/1

5th

11

(2)

30th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Kempton (AW)

Lady Miller

8st 13lb

J: George Rooke

T: Brian Meehan

in rear

12/1

Form: 07622

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in both nurseries, more recently when dropped back to 7f at Newcastle last month; now 6lb above her initial mark but there's a good chance she'll make her presence felt again today.
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12th

4

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

17:05 Bangor-on-Dee

Lady Wormsley

11st 6lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Georgina Nicholls

Fair Flat racer who displayed improvement over hurdles when third under positive ride in recent Worcester maiden (2m, good); sports refitted cheekpieces for this handicap debut and could still have more to offer.

12/1

3rd

8

21st Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Worcester

Lady Wormsley

11st 1lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Georgina Nicholls

Winning miler on the Flat for James Fanshawe at Class 5 level; it's been a very quiet start over hurdles.

25/1

6th

12

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Worcester

Lady Wormsley

10st 7lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Georgina Nicholls

Winning miler on the Flat for James Fanshawe at Class 5 level; 28-1 for her hurdling introduction here and was beaten 30l into third.

20/1

5th
5 (4)
Bode

11/1

Form: 786

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Unable to land a significant blow in his three qualifying runs during the autumn (6f-7f) but is open to improvement in nurseries if aided by the first-time blinkers.
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4th

4

(1)

25th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bode

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Marco Botti

Not beaten far when recording midfield finishes in handicaps at Wolverhampton (7f) and Kempton (6f) in recent weeks; won't need to up his game too much to play a prominent role.

11/2

6th

4

(9)

11th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Bode

9st 8lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Marco Botti

Not beaten far in the first-time blinkers (retained) at Wolverhampton on last month's nursery debut (7f); dropping back in trip could prompt improvement and he's not discounted.

10/1

5th

5

(4)

18th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

12:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bode

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Marco Botti

took keen hold, prominent

11/1

11/2

Form: 74563

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Raced too freely and was safely held when upped to 7f for nursery/AW debut at Newcastle in October; subsequent third at Doncaster (6f, heavy) was much better but it remains to be seen whether that form can be transferred to 7f on Tapeta.
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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

Form: 2325

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Shaped with clear promise in three turf maidens in June/July (6f-7.4f) but returned from four-month break with a very underwhelming nursery/AW debut at Newcastle (6f) in November; needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing.
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5th

2

(6)

10th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newmarket (July)

Absolute Queen

10st 1lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Three-time Flat winner, most recently at Brighton (1m4f, good) in May; creditable second at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) in June but needs to bounce back from a poor run at Newbury 16 days ago.

10/1

11th

6

(10)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newbury

Absolute Queen

11st 1lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: George Boughey

midfield

6/1

Form: 343443 BF

Last run: 134 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden who managed only third of five when short-odds favourite for modest turf claimer in August and hasn't raced since; the 134-day break needs to have done her good.
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8th

2

(8)

15th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:20 Southwell (AW)

Bara Lacha

9st 9lb

J: Richard Oliver

T: David O’Meara

in touch with leaders on outer, pushed along and lost ground over 3f out, soon outpaced, got behind and eased from over 1f out

16/1

8th

8

(3)

18th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

12:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bara Lacha

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Nine-race maiden who managed only third of five when short-odds favourite for modest turf claimer in August and hasn't raced since; the 134-day break needs to have done her good.

20/1

Form: 0862

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Looked suited by step up in trip when finishing well for second behind Flying Spirit on recent nursery debut at Lingfield (first-time hood); 4lb better off with his old rival here and could easily have more to offer.
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2nd

6

(6)

25th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Crocodile Roll

8st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Robert Eddery

Has form figures of 213 in handicaps on Polytrack, the win gained in small field over 1m here; creditable third at Chelmsford last time; not without a chance, provided he copes with the drop back to 7f.

7/1

3rd

1

(6)

14th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Crocodile Roll

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Robert Eddery

steadied start, took keen hold, held up in last, not clear run and switched right 2f out

7/2

1st

3

(1)

6th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Kempton (AW)

Crocodile Roll

8st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Robert Eddery

slowly into stride, raced in last, shaken up and headway on outer over 2f out, soon led, ridden over 1f out, kept on well

13/2

Non-runners

Crocodile Roll

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.90
Straight Forecast £13.66
Tricast £106.69
Trifecta £120.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

Lady Wormsley

SPOTLIGHT:

Flying Spirit

RP Ratings:

Royal Cay

Daily Mirror:

Crocodile Roll

The Star:

Mister X

The Sun:

Royal Cay

Telegraph:

Flying Spirit

D Express:

Flying Spirit

NEWMARKET:

Lady Wormsley

Daily Mail:

Lady Wormsley

Daily Record:

Lady Wormsley