April 22 / 20.00 Nottingham

20.00

Good To Soft

Castle Rock Elsie Mo Flyer Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 2f 50y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Castle Rock Elsie Mo Flyer Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 809-6

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Minor form at up to about 1m but her pedigree suggests the step up in trip will suit, which was the way it looked when a keeping-on sixth on her handicap debut at Lingfield 19 days ago; can fare better back on turf.
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6th

1

(1)

27th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 2f 100y

Class 5

13:43 Haydock

Kamanika

10st 2lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Joseph Parr

Four 1m2f wins (three on soft) in 2023 but she ran moderately last year on both races on heavy; not seen this year until August and uncompetitive both starts, with minimal response from the handicapper, so others are preferred.

4/1

10th

2

(6)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

17:15 Goodwood

Kamanika

9st 10lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Joseph Parr

prominent, led against far rail over 3f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened final 110yds

14/1

6th

1

(3)

17th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Newmarket (July)

Kamanika

10st 4lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Joseph Parr

took keen hold, midfield, no impression from 2f out

10/1

OUR TIP

11/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 660-4

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Low-key start to career and he lacked the pace to seriously challenge on handicap debut in a 1m handicap on Southwell Tapeta last week; however, he did keep on well into fourth and it looks as though he will be suited by 1m2f now back on turf; can go well.
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1st

4

(14)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Obama Army

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Adrian McGuinness

Best form was in Britain in 2023; steadily working his way into form of late, although slow starts haven't helped his cause the last twice; wide draw a negative.

13/2

3

(9)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

17:07 Gowran Park

Obama Army

9st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Adrian McGuinness

Best form was in Britain in 2023; steadily working his way into form of late, although slow start didn't help at Naas on Tuesday when 4.25l off Roderick; this trip his limit.

8/1

5th

7

(4)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:10 Naas

Obama Army

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Best form was in Britain in 2023; recent fourth placings at Tipperary and Dundalk provide grounds for optimism.

7/1

Form: 7509-7

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress for previous yard, including in handicap company, and made modest debut for new yard over 1m on AW this month (first-time cheekpieces, retained); has work to do over new trip.
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9th

5

3rd Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:08 Stratford

Red Fort

11st 2lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

0-9 on the Flat, with peak RPR of 58; acts on soft but enough to prove on hurdle debut with tongue-strap replacing usual cheekpieces.

16/1

4th

3

(9)

27th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:45 Beverley

Red Fort

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

disputed lead, led clearly 3f out, ridden 2f out

4/1

3rd

12

(4)

15th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

20:50 Haydock

Red Fort

8st 10lb

J: William Pyle

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

led, headed but prominent after 2f

20/1

Form: 0-97

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Has finished remote in three novice/maiden races at 7f and 1m; goes handicapping off a plater's mark and pedigree suggests this will be his trip; interesting to see what the market says.
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3

(9)

25th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

17:05 Pontefract

Greek Giant

9st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Took a 14lb hit for winning a couple of classifieds in 2023 and won his first handicap in convincing fashion on his 2024 reappearance at Chelmsford (2m, AW); came back from a 469-day absence with a big defeat back there (1m6f) a fortnight ago and only market support would make him of interest.

16/1

1

(5)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Greek Giant

10st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ed Dunlop

Course winner over 2m on 2024 reappearance and placed on his two other AW starts last year; not seen for 469 days but evidently capable when fresh.

11/2

3rd

1

(4)

30th May 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Greek Giant

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

midfield

6/1

10/1

Form: 0008

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Dropped right out on handicap debut at Thirsk 18 days ago (1m4f, soft) but was only 11-2 and could be worth another chance now dropped in trip on less testing ground.
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12th

12

(2)

17th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:10 Bath

Spare Rib

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

towards rear

14/1

5th

11

(2)

22nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

20:00 Nottingham

Spare Rib

8st 10lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: George Scott

Dropped right out on handicap debut at Thirsk 18 days ago (1m4f, soft) but was only 11-2 and could be worth another chance now dropped in trip on less testing ground.

10/1

8th

8

(13)

4th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

15:15 Thirsk

Spare Rib

9st 2lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: George Scott

Has beaten just one rival in three runs at 7f/1m on the AW this winter; lots more is needed from him now venturing into handicaps over this much longer distance.

9/1

Form: 0002-6

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Useful second to improver on handicap debut on AW in November (1m2f); low-key return at Wolverhampton 25 days ago (4-1) but perhaps she wasn't suited by Tapeta and the run was needed; not dismissed returned to turf.
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7th

10

(7)

12th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Star Sight

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: David Menuisier

outpaced in rear

20/1

11th

4

(6)

17th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:10 Bath

Star Sight

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: David Menuisier

towards rear

14/1

6th

6

(5)

22nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

20:00 Nottingham

Star Sight

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: David Menuisier

Useful second to improver on handicap debut on AW in November (1m2f); low-key return at Wolverhampton 25 days ago (4-1) but perhaps she wasn't suited by Tapeta and the run was needed; not dismissed returned to turf.

7/1

Form: 97-78

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to multiple winner for yard; minor promise in qualifying runs at 7f-1m and didn't get a fair crack at the race on handicap debut on Lingfield AW, hampered early and again in later stages; having her first go on turf but remains of interest for in-form yard.
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10

(5)

12th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Saratoga Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Charles Hills

9th

6

(2)

13th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:20 Brighton

Saratoga Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Charles Hills

held up in rear

12/1

13th

2

(8)

17th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:10 Bath

Saratoga Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Dane O’Neill

T: Charles Hills

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

10/1

14/1

Form: 0806-6 BF

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Ex-Sir Mark Prescott; looked sure to improve for the step up to a more suitable trip when favourite for 1m2f handicap debut on AW in January (first-time blinkers, discarded) but it didn't work out that way; sold 2,500gns since; has it to prove.
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9th

12

(9)

17th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wilpena Pound

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: J R Jenkins

raced in last

40/1

9th

10

(8)

30th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Wilpena Pound

9st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: J R Jenkins

Out of the frame in all 14 starts under rules and hard to fancy, even at this level.

50/1

9th

12

18th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Wilpena Pound

8st 9lb

T: J R Jenkins

Very little worthwhile form and pulled up on hurdle debut latest.

66/1

Form: 7-67

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Minor 1m form in qualifying runs, including when tongue-tie added last month, but has more realistic claims now handicapping off a modest mark and perhaps the sire will add stamina for this longer trip.
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3

16th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

14:50 Stratford

Aussie Mystic

11st 0lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Alexandra Dunn

prominent

100/1

10th

7

(10)

10th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Chepstow

Aussie Mystic

8st 11lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Alexandra Dunn

Finished down the field in all four runs for Charlie Fellowes including an 18l defeat on his handicap debut at Nottingham (1m2f, soft) in April; changed hands for 1,600gns since and has a lot to prove now upped to 1m4f on his stable debut.

12/1

9th

7

(3)

22nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

20:00 Nottingham

Aussie Mystic

9st 3lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

Minor 1m form in qualifying runs, including when tongue-tie added last month, but has more realistic claims now handicapping off a modest mark and perhaps the sire will add stamina for this longer trip.

11/2

66/1

Form: 57470-

Last run: 203 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Has beaten a total of three rivals in two AW handicaps at 7f and 1m, not looking to want a step up in trip at Wolverhampton in October; needs to have come on bundles over the winter to play part.
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7th

8

(3)

4th May 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

City Of Aliaa

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Darryll Holland

Well behind Greek Giant at Nottingham on seasonal debut, taking record to 0-6; has weak claims on overall form and needs marked improvement in first-time blinkers.

25/1

10th

10

(9)

22nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

20:00 Nottingham

City Of Aliaa

8st 10lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Darryll Holland

Has beaten a total of three rivals in two AW handicaps at 7f and 1m, not looking to want a step up in trip at Wolverhampton in October; needs to have come on bundles over the winter to play part.

66/1

10th

8

(2)

1st Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

City Of Aliaa

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Darryll Holland

midfield, soon pushed along, ridden 2f out, dropped to rear and weakened from over 1f out

33/1

Form: 708-

Last run: 116 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Hint of ability on Beverley debut as 2yo; showed nothing in two AW runs after but ought to be of more interest now handicapping back on grass with some encouragement in pedigree for the new trip.
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11th

4

(8)

22nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

20:00 Nottingham

Charlies Humour

9st 7lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Hint of ability on Beverley debut as 2yo; showed nothing in two AW runs after but ought to be of more interest now handicapping back on grass with some encouragement in pedigree for the new trip.

14/1

9

(6)

17th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:10 Redcar

Charlies Humour

8st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Raced three times as a 2yo, best effort on sole turf run (debut); possible improver now qualified for a mark and returned to grass; market support should be heeded.

20/1

8th

8

(13)

27th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Charlies Humour

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David Loughnane

Well held in both starts, at Beverley in August and over C&D 17 days ago; another for whom handicaps will offer better opportunities.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £46.10
Straight Forecast £34.30
Tricast £415.60
Trifecta £327.60

Selections

RP Ratings:

Obama Army

SPOTLIGHT:

Saratoga Spirit

Telegraph:

Greek Giant

NEWMARKET:

Aussie Mystic

Daily Mirror:

Greek Giant

The Times:

Obama Army

The Guardian:

Obama Army

Daily Mail:

Obama Army

The Sun:

Obama Army

Daily Record:

Obama Army

D Express:

Aussie Mystic

POSTDATA:

Saratoga Spirit

The Star:

Saratoga Spirit