May 02 / 15.10 Nottingham

15.10

Soft

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  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 1m 0f 75y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

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14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.80
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 626- BF

Last run: 173 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Promise on debut at Newbury (7f, good) last September and went close at Kempton (7f, AW) in October; things didn't go her way at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in November and she's not discounted on handicap/seasonal debut.
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6th

3

(10)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Maggies Way

9st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

towards rear

20/1

6th

3

(10)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Maggies Way

9st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

towards rear

20/1

2

(13)

26th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:34 Newbury

Maggies Way

10st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Had a very solid campaign over 1m in handicaps and Listed races last term, including here on soft (unraced on heavy); did not reappear until three weeks ago, however, when below form at Newmarket trying 1m2f.

14/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 36-2

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Encouraging efforts on both 2yo runs (7f/1m, good/AW) and improved when runner-up on recent reappearance at Leicester (7f, heavy); solid claims for in-form yard in her first handicap.
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6th

6

(4)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 1

16:28 Nottingham

Mexicali Rose

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

held up in rear, some headway and in touch with leaders over 3f out, weakened from 2f out

9/1

6th

6

(4)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 1

16:28 Nottingham

Mexicali Rose

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

held up in rear, some headway and in touch with leaders over 3f out, weakened from 2f out

9/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 354-

Last run: 216 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Pretty consistent on her three 2yo starts (AW/good to firm), which concluded with a respectable fourth over C&D; in top hands and could have plenty more to offer this year; she's one to consider on handicap debut.
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5th

6

(6)

7th Sep 2023

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Zarga

8st 12lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Improved form when winning at Windsor (1m2f, good) in July on third handicap start; only fourth at Sandown (1m1f, good) next time and needs to better that run today, but she remains lightly raced and may yet progress further.

4/1

4th

7

(4)

20th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Sandown

Zarga

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Lightly raced filly who was nicely on top at the finish in a 1m2f fillies' handicap at Windsor a month ago (good; handles soft); the potential is there to deal with a 6lb higher mark for last year's winning stable.

9/4

1st

6

(5)

24th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Windsor

Zarga

9st 0lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final 110yds, kept on well

5/2

Form: 2448-3 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Slowly away in both handicaps but she kept on for third behind easy winner Molly Valentine when upped in trip over C&D (soft) three weeks ago; the cheekpieces adopted that day are retained; might not be far away.
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4th

14

(14)

2nd May 2023

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

15:10 Nottingham

Eurythmical

9st 2lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Slowly away in both handicaps but she kept on for third behind easy winner Molly Valentine when upped in trip over C&D (soft) three weeks ago; the cheekpieces adopted that day are retained; might not be far away.

12/1

3rd

3

(7)

12th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:25 Nottingham

Eurythmical

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Positives to take from her qualifying runs (6f) and when made favourite for handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7f) she hung left throughout and found trouble in running; cheekpieces could make a difference this time.

6/1

8th

3

(9)

18th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

12:39 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eurythmical

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

dwelt start, in rear

100/30

Form: 21- D

Last run: 201 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on debut at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) last August and went one better in good style at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in October; her attractive pedigree indicates she has potential off her opening mark.
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13th

6

(10)

6th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Creme Chantilly

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Resumed winning ways at Chelmsford (1m) in October only to come in last of eight there 39 days ago when very slowly away; not the easiest to catch right.

12/1

8th

2

(6)

28th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Creme Chantilly

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Bell

slowly away, in rear, took keen hold and rapid headway after 2f, disputed lead after 3f, lost position and struggling from 2f out

2/1

1st

9

(8)

12th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Creme Chantilly

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

made all, ridden over 1f out, kept on well, comfortably

10/1

33/1

Form: 3410-4 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the sixth attempt when winning four-runner Pontefract handicap (1m, good) last September, and she's also run well on soft ground; however, she's failed to fire the last twice and others appeal more.
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6th

6

(3)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Enola Grey

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Came from off the pace to win a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton in fine style in December; beaten twice since but she hasn't run badly; fully exposed but a strong pace would enhance her claims.

12/1

5th

7

(5)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Enola Grey

8st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Gemma Tutty

Six-time AW winner but has high mileage and is more exposed than most of today's rivals; gained her most recent success (penultimate start) in Class 5 and faces a stiffer task at this level.

16/1

4th

4

(12)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Enola Grey

9st 11lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gemma Tutty

She's 1-16 on turf as opposed to 5-38 on AW, which tempers enthusiasm; well beaten in two runs after a break.

20/1

Form: 02419-

Last run: 194 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Down the field at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) on final 2yo start and she's unraced on slow ground; stamina to prove on stable/seasonal debut (formerly with David Loughnane; remains in same ownership) but this two-time winner returns with her new yard in good form and is not ruled out.
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7th

1

(11)

2nd May 2023

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

15:10 Nottingham

Double O

9st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Down the field at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) on final 2yo start and she's unraced on slow ground; stamina to prove on stable/seasonal debut (formerly with David Loughnane; remains in same ownership) but this two-time winner returns with her new yard in good form and is not ruled out.

14/1

9th

6

(7)

20th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Double O

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: David Loughnane

led, switched left and against rail after 2f, headed and rallied over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out

7/1

1st

4

(9)

4th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Double O

9st 8lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: David Loughnane

midfield, headway from over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on

10/1

Form: 064-1 D

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has improved with each of her four starts (all on AW), winning on handicap debut at Chelmsford (1m) in January; pedigree provides optimism she'll continue to progress and she returns from a break with yard in good form.
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9th

6

(4)

23rd May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

16:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Star Child

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Well beaten on turf debut after four months off at Nottingham (1m, soft) three weeks ago, but had looked progressive on artificial surfaces during the winter, getting off the mark under a well-judged front-running ride on handicap debut at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) in January; only 1lb higher and worth a second look back on the AW.

20/1

8th

9

(6)

2nd May 2023

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

15:10 Nottingham

Star Child

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Has improved with each of her four starts (all on AW), winning on handicap debut at Chelmsford (1m) in January; pedigree provides optimism she'll continue to progress and she returns from a break with yard in good form.

7/1

1st

4

(5)

3rd Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Star Child

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

led, ridden and clear with one other over 2f out, sustained duel with runner-up home straight, kept on well

9/2

9/1

Form: 5131

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
All four starts on AW; she was winning for the second time when scoring on last month's handicap debut at Southwell (7f; flashed tail); every chance she'll be fine at 1m and useful pedigree suggests the switch to turf shouldn't be an issue; progressive and goes on the shortlist.
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3rd

2

(7)

12th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Lingfield

Nuthatch

9st 12lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Jamie Osborne

took keen hold

3/1

1

(1)

25th Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Nuthatch

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

C&D winner early in the year who can pull hard and flash her tail; this is tougher than last time, when touched off in a small field against her own sex, but the return to the AW should help, likewise a first-time hood.

3/1

3

(5)

8th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:17 Leicester

Nuthatch

9st 12lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Jamie Osborne

Record of 2-7 and nearly went in again in a small field at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) last time; that wasn't the first time that she's flashed her tail and gets in here off the same mark.

7/1

Form: 6-631 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Ran okay last May on sole 2yo/turf start (6f, good to firm); off the mark at the fourth attempt when upped in trip on handicap debut (8.6f, AW) in March and she could have lots more left in the tank for leading yard.
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7th

3

(2)

15th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

13:57 Bath

Flame Of Kodiac

9st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: John & Rhys Flint

slowly away, towards rear

14/1

6th

2

(11)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Chepstow

Flame Of Kodiac

10st 1lb

J: George Rooke

T: John & Rhys Flint

Resumed with a 1m win here in May and not disgraced when fourth of 13 over C&D eight days ago; in the mix once more with blinkers replacing the usual cheekpieces.

14/1

Form: 8-46

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Better could have been expected on turf debut in Thirsk maiden (7f, soft) four weeks ago so there is a doubt regarding today's conditions; however, prior to that she was a promising fourth of seven at Newcastle (1m, AW) and could be a contender if tapping back into that promise on handicap debut.
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5th

4

(2)

26th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

19:20 Leicester

Congruent

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Kept on for third at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm; second run in cheekpieces) in early June but backward steps since, latterly in a first-time visor; unconvincing.

12/1

7th

3

(6)

7th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Congruent

9st 7lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Suggested her turn might be near when keeping-on third at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) last month but needs to bounce back quickly from a poor performance on Monday; swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor.

10/1

6th

5

(1)

2nd Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

17:20 Windsor

Congruent

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Two bits of fair form among her six starts, including when third of ten in handicap at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) latest but she still needs to find a bit extra; wore cheekpieces on last two outings.

7/1

Form: 335-

Last run: 193 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Close third last autumn on first two starts (7f/1m, good); a lesser run followed at Newbury (1m, soft) so she has it to prove under today's conditions, but she brings potential to her handicap/seasonal debut.
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9th

2

(8)

25th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Newbury

Bloomwithgrace

9st 11lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Roger Teal

0-15, but having dropped a long way in the weights she only went down by a head and a neck when third of ten at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) 15 days ago; capable of another big run from the same mark; visor replaces cheekpieces.

15/2

3rd

5

(8)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

20:40 Windsor

Bloomwithgrace

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Teal

Weakened in the final furlong when fifth of seven in a fillies' handicap over C&D four weeks ago; now 0-14 and others appeal more for win purposes.

12/1

Form: 81-561 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
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10th

4

(5)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Molly Valentine

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Lost her way for Dean Ivory last backend and has struggled in two runs for two yards this spring; would be a surprise winner.

100/1

7th

2

(13)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Molly Valentine

11st 2lb

J: Mr Jake Holman

T: Stephanie Cassidy

All four wins when trained by Dean Ivory; finished last of 12 at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) on her sole start for Clare Hobson last month; headgear removed for stable debut; hard to make a case for.

50/1

12th

8

(3)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:12 Lingfield (AW)

Molly Valentine

10st 9lb

J: Mr Jake Holman

T: Clare Hobson

C&D win last April came off a 4lb lower mark (blinkered first time); ended her time with Dean Ivory quietly though and ridden by an inexperienced amateur on this stable debut.

25/1

Form: 7-1221 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on debut at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) last August and she's been in good form on AW this year, winning Newcastle handicap (1m) in March; this is tougher but she's progressive and could go well once more.
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9

(14)

12th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:25 Sandown

Silver Nightfall

9st 7lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Five-time AW winner, the latest in December (1m3f, Polytrack) off this mark; her turf form is less convincing though and she needs to raise her game.

33/1

1

(4)

11th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:22 Kempton (AW)

Silver Nightfall

10st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Dual winner here, the latest over this trip from 2lb lower last December; modest in three outings since returning in May, but the return of the visor looks a positive.

12/1

6

(6)

24th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:30 Sandown

Silver Nightfall

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Five-time AW winner at up to 1m4f; seemed unsuited by the drop back to 8.5f at Epsom most recently but remains a maiden on turf and current mark looks difficult.

8/1

Non-runners

Bloomwithgrace, Molly Valentine, Silver Nightfall

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £46.30
Straight Forecast £27.33
Tricast £110.64
Trifecta £229.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Mexicali Rose

SPOTLIGHT:

Creme Chantilly

RP Ratings:

Flame Of Kodiac

D Express:

Zarga

The Times:

Molly Valentine

Daily Mail:

Mexicali Rose

The Star:

Mexicali Rose

Daily Record:

Mexicali Rose

NEWMARKET:

Creme Chantilly

Telegraph:

Creme Chantilly

The Sun:

Zarga

The Guardian:

Flame Of Kodiac

Daily Mirror:

Flame Of Kodiac