July 08 / 15.50 Haydock

15.50

Good

bet365 Nursery Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Nursery Series)

  • Prize money: £10468
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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bet365 Nursery Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Nursery Series)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £30.30
  • Place: £5.70

Form: 466

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Kept on for encouraging fourth at Chester (5f, soft) on debut in May; two lesser runs have followed (5f, good to firm) but 6f may suit and she could tap back into her initial promise when reverting to a slow surface.
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8th

6

(9)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:10 Ayr

Tierney

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

took keen hold, held up in rear

12/1

12th

5

(5)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Newbury

Tierney

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Not disgraced in a Listed race (found trouble) before finishing second of seven at Leicester in a 7f handicap that didn't really suit his hold-up tactics; this one might and he's worth a second look.

7/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 315 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Promising third on debut at Ascot (5f, soft) then won at Thirsk (6f, good to firm); disappointing favourite behind Innvincible Friend at Chester (6f, good) three weeks ago but she lost a shoe and retains potential for her top trainer; one to consider on her nursery debut.
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9th

8

(12)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Je Ne Sais Quoi

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Dropped away on recent seasonal return; not out of it if back to last year's best but she's unlikely to be left alone up front.

16/1

8th

1

(5)

4th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Newcastle (AW)

Je Ne Sais Quoi

9st 10lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Hard-pulling front-runner who can go to her right; her two handicap wins came off slightly lower marks but the drop back from 6f looks in her favour and she'd be a player if able to dictate with a rail on her off-side.

10/1

8th

2

(4)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Je Ne Sais Quoi

9st 5lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Comfortable turf win in August (5f, good) and she has run creditably in defeat twice since; hopes pinned on the step back up in distance sparking a bit extra.

10/1

OUR TIP

2/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 19

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Bath (5f, firm) in May and ninth of 23 in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) when finishing strongly for second of six in the far-side group; this step up in trip promises to suit.
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3rd

1

(6)

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Leicester

Mayo Neighs

9st 11lb

J: James Doyle

T: H Al Jehani

Acts on all surfaces and he confirmed earlier good efforts with an authoritative 6f win on final 2yo start (soft) for Ralph Beckett; has run to similar RPRs at 7f and 1m for new yard in Qatar and looks a likely type for the return to sprinting under suitable conditions.

7/1

3rd

1

(6)

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Leicester

Mayo Neighs

9st 11lb

J: James Doyle

T: H Al Jehani

Acts on all surfaces and he confirmed earlier good efforts with an authoritative 6f win on final 2yo start (soft) for Ralph Beckett; has run to similar RPRs at 7f and 1m for new yard in Qatar and looks a likely type for the return to sprinting under suitable conditions.

7/1

1st

1

(1)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

15:20 Yarmouth

Mayo Neighs

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Ninth in the Windsor Castle after winning at Bath first time out; fared best of those who raced prominently when third of nine on nursery debut at Haydock and it was a very strong nursery in which he failed to fire at York's Ebor meeting (first-time blinkers); has only raced on fast ground but he has form claims.

7/1

Form: 2291 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on first two starts (5f, soft) and bounced back from lesser performance over this C&D (good to firm) when making all at Chester (6f, good) last time; could go well once more on his nursery debut.
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5th

5

(3)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newbury

Innvincible Friend

9st 4lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Has only a Chester novice to show for his eight runs but it was a very strong handicap at York (6f) in which he finished seventh of 16 last time; goes on soft ground and can see him having a say if staying this new trip.

7/1

7th

13

(1)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Innvincible Friend

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Tom Dascombe

midfield on far side of group

25/1

Form: 310 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten third on debut at Beverley (5f, good to soft) then improved when comfortably making all at Chester (6f, good); down the field in the Coventry at Royal Ascot (6f, good) but not ruled out now in a nursery.
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1st

2

(4)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:10 York

Politico

8st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Johnston

made all

5/1

6th

5

(2)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

17:20 Doncaster

Politico

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Johnston

towards far side, prominent

7/1

Form: 10

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Strong at the finish to win at Catterick (5f, good to firm) on debut then well beaten in the Albany (6f, good to firm) at Royal Ascot; trainer won this last year with one following a similar route; not discounted.
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12th

7

(11)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Haydock

Flaccianello

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Has been running over 7f but of more interest back at 6f and this is her first run at the trip on a straight track since running up against a success story at York (good to soft) in June; on the premises off 5lb lower if cheekpieces don't tip her the wrong way.

12/1

5th

11

(5)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:20 Haydock

Flaccianello

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Fahey

Unplaced the last twice on her first two attempts at 7f but those were on good ground and a slow surface seems preferable; stays well over 6f and things could click at 7f this afternoon if she gets favourable conditions.

12/1

6th

7

(1)

4th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

17:15 Haydock

Flaccianello

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Fahey

prominent

16/1

14/1

Form: 382

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Displayed ability on first two starts (5f, good to soft/good) then made the running when second at Chelmsford (6f, AW) a fortnight ago; makes her nursery debut off a fair mark and could have more to offer.
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1st

2

(2)

24th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:25 Catterick

Fly Pass

9st 8lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Amy Murphy

Reliable sort who went without her usual headgear after three months off when a solid fourth of eight in 7f Yarmouth handicap 11 days ago; she merits serious consideration with her usual blinkers back on.

5/1

1st

2

(2)

24th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:25 Catterick

Fly Pass

9st 8lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Amy Murphy

Reliable sort who went without her usual headgear after three months off when a solid fourth of eight in 7f Yarmouth handicap 11 days ago; she merits serious consideration with her usual blinkers back on.

5/1

4th

5

(1)

13th Apr 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

18:30 Yarmouth

Fly Pass

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Amy Murphy

midfield

10/1

Form: 621

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has improved with each of his three starts (5f, good to firm/good), finishing second at Sandown on his second run then going one better at Goodwood; got up in the final strides and could continue to progress now upped to 6f on his nursery debut; firmly in calculations.
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5th

1

(5)

14th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Ffos Las

Notta Nother

9st 9lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

in touch with leaders, struggling from over 2f out, lost touch from over 1f out

11/4

4th

8

(8)

20th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

15:45 Sandown

Notta Nother

9st 2lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Runner-up over C&D in June on second start then went one better in Goodwood maiden (5f); however, he's been unplaced in 6f nurseries the last twice and needs to raise his game if he's to win this; unraced on slow ground.

16/1

4th

4

(1)

24th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:20 Windsor

Notta Nother

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Hannon

Delivered on earlier promise when winning five-runner Goodwood maiden (5f, good) last month but was well-held eighth (behind Je Ne Sais Quoi and Politico) when upped to 6f for recent nursery debut at Haydock.

8/1

20/1

Form: 3523 BF

Last run: 53 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
0-4, with all starts over 5f on slow ground; went very close at Leicester on his third outing and might not be far away if at the top of his game, but there's a suspicion others have greater potential.
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7th

5

(4)

24th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Leicester

Mullins Beach

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Rod Millman

reared in stalls before start, led but pestered, headed and weakened over 1f out

7/1

7th

3

(5)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:10 Chepstow

Mullins Beach

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Rod Millman

Not much luck before finally off the mark last time at the expense of a subsequent winner; a 2lb rise is fair enough, especially with the promising Jack Doughty taking off 5lb, and he has a decent chance of following up.

5/2

1st

2

(5)

26th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:50 Ffos Las

Mullins Beach

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Maiden (0-13); regularly placed (5f-7f); hasn't been at his best in three runs this year, although there were some mitigating circumstances at Salisbury (6f) last time; others preferred.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £167.20
Straight Forecast £150.04
Tricast £331.09
Trifecta £907.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mayo Neighs

TOPSPEED:

Je Ne Sais Quoi

Daily Mirror:

Notta Nother

RP RATINGS:

Mayo Neighs

POSTDATA:

Mayo Neighs

The Guardian:

Mayo Neighs

Daily Mail:

Mayo Neighs

D Express:

Mayo Neighs

Daily Record:

Notta Nother

NEWMARKET:

Je Ne Sais Quoi

The Times:

Je Ne Sais Quoi

Telegraph:

Je Ne Sais Quoi

The Sun:

Je Ne Sais Quoi

The Star:

Je Ne Sais Quoi