August 23 / 17.20 York

17.20

Good

Sky Bet Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 16 runners
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Sky Bet Nursery Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1st
10 (5)

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.85
  • Place: £3.95

Form: 71071 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Easily made all at 150-1 at Newbury (6f, good) on second start and excuses the next twice, namely tough task at Royal Ascot then good to soft going in Goodwood nursery; bounced back when again making all in Windsor nursery (6f, good to firm) last Thursday and has strong claims under 6lb penalty.
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No Results Found
2nd
3 (8)

9/2

  • Place: £1.55

Form: 5112 D BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won at Chelmsford (6f, AW) on second start and followed up in Newbury novice (6f, good; unraced on faster); another big run when second on nursery debut at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to soft) and he's respected up 3lb.
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16/1

  • Place: £5.75

Form: 13

Last run: 74 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won at Wetherby (5.5f, good) on debut in May and recovered from slow start to finish third of six in a Beverley conditions race (5f, good to firm) in June; the step up to 6f looks a positive move on this first nursery outing and he's open to improvement on just his third start.
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1st

1

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Room Service

10st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Group placed over 7f last June but not so good afterwards in 2025; sold out of Kevin Ryan's yard for 72,000gns and gelded since last run; wears first-time tongue-tie and blinkers; stiff task on stable/seasonal debut.

25/1

5th

4

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:56 Redcar

Room Service

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Soft-ground Listed winner last autumn; best effort this term when second to Quinault in 7f Group 3 at York (good) in June; ran poorly with cheekpieces added (retained) in a Doncaster Group 2 last month but he's a major player if back to anywhere near his best.

100/30

Form: 13 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Leicester (5f, good to firm) in May and kept on strongly for very close third in Salisbury novice (6f, good) two weeks ago on his second run; could prove well suited by this big field and the resulting strong pace, and this unexposed colt may be a contender under William Buick.
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7th

1

(12)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Zabriskie Point

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills, at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings. took third behind Exceeding at Leopardstown in April; unplaced favourite at Gowran next time; runner-up to an in-form rival at Roscommon before fifth at Listowel; capable of getting in the mix.

4/1

5th

2

(11)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Zabriskie Point

10st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings and took third (0.5l behind Exceeding) at Leopardstown (7f, yielding to soft) in April; unplaced favourite at Gowran next time, but took the runner-up spot at Roscommon (7.5f, good to yielding); in the mix.

11/2

2nd

15

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Zabriskie Point

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings and profited from a drop in grade when third at Leopardstown on his penultimate start; unplaced favourite at Gowran last time.

7/1

20/1

Form: 6241

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) on second start then fourth in a warm maiden at Newmarket (6f, good to firm); won Nottingham maiden (5f, heavy) three weeks ago and, with her penultimate form reading well in the context of today's nursery debut mark, she's on the shortlist.
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13th

8

(7)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Ascot

Key To Cotai

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ed Walker

In fine form in the summer, second in Listed event at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) and unlucky fourth in handicap at Haydock (7f, good), but her two runs since have been below par; one of three runners for Ed Walker.

25/1

9

(1)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:15 Doncaster

Key To Cotai

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Progressive 3yo who posted a Listed second at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) in June before unlucky handicap fourth at Haydock (7f, good); however, she has something to find today and flopped in a handicap at York latest.

25/1

17th

5

(2)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Key To Cotai

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Ed Walker

Useful efforts in last two handicaps, winning at Newmarket in May and frustrated in her challenge when a gaining, close fourth to Sunfall at Haydock on latest (both 7f, good); can be involved off the same mark.

8/1

13/2

Form: 5321 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Went close at Doncaster (6f, good) last month on third start and found further improvement to win on nursery debut over this C&D (good), surging clear of runner-up Ganesha in the final furlong; this progressive colt may be able to take a 9lb rise in his stride and he's firmly in calculations.
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3rd

2

(3)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:51 Salisbury

Blue Prince

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Justified favouritism at Salisbury (7f, good) on penultimate start and consistent otherwise this season; creditable third at Kempton (1m, AW) last time; still well treated on peak form, which includes a win off 4lb higher at Glorious Goodwood two years ago; solid.

15/8

3rd

2

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:33 Kempton (AW)

Blue Prince

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Dropped down the weights last summer and he has rediscovered his spark this time around, following third-placed efforts here and at Goodwood with a comfortable Salisbury success (all over 7f); probably stays this far but he has yet to be placed in his six 1m starts so it will be breaking new ground for him to win today.

3/1

1st

5

(5)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

Blue Prince

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Evans

Hasn't won since defying a 10lb higher mark at Glorious Goodwood two years ago but his two efforts this term are very encouraging, latest back at Goodwood (7f, soft); attractively treated and firmly in the mix.

5/1

Form: 291426 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
His sole win from his seven starts came in a Chester novice (6f, good) in June and he's more exposed than his rivals; however, he ran creditably in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when sixth of 20 in a sales race at Naas (6f, soft) last time and is an each-way possible back in a handicap.
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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

11/1

Form: 322 BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has run well to be placed on all three starts (5f, good to firm/good); in good hands to progress and this step up in trip could prompt further improvement on handicap debut; not discounted.
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6th

2

(6)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:30 Catterick

Ziggys Queen

10st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

In good form on AW over the winter, winning at Wolverhampton (6f) and Lingfield (7f); 1lb lower than for the latter win but she hasn't maintained her form back on turf this summer, including behind Velvet Rhythm over C&D 16 days ago.

14/1

5th

3

(3)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:00 Catterick

Ziggys Queen

10st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

1-21 on turf and showed only modest form on her last two starts at Thirsk and Carlisle last month; all headgear removed and hard to fancy.

8/1

8th

5

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 3

16:20 Carlisle

Ziggys Queen

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two narrow AW wins at 6f and 7f over the winter months; never involved back on turf at Thirsk (7f, good) recently and although this is less competitive her stamina for a tough 7f like this still has to be proved.

16/1

Form: 52414 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Improved form when winning by 2l on nursery debut over C&D (good to soft) last month; the return to this course could be a plus but she was a well-beaten fourth of 12 at Goodwood (6f, good to soft) last time and is 5lb out of the handicap today; others make greater appeal.
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9th

8

(6)

21st Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Specific Times

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Made all when winning off a 6lb lower mark at York in the summer; has been some way below that level since, including when a beaten favourite here last time, but the step back up from 5f should suit.

10/1

5th

3

(3)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Specific Times

9st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

raced in third

5/1

9th

19

(2)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Specific Times

8st 2lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

in touch with leaders

14/1

11/1

Form: 521

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Encouraging fifth on debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm) then runner-up at Yarmouth (5f, good; ground changed to good to soft, soft in places immediately after); off the mark at the third attempt when odds-on in Ayr maiden (5.5f, soft) last time and could have potential off his opening mark, in view of both his pedigree and the strength of the Yarmouth form.
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1st

7

(1)

15th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Red Zone Hero

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Michael Bell

Runner-up at Yarmouth (5f, good) on second start before winning at Ayr (5.5f, soft); soundly beaten on nursery debut at York (6f, good to firm) but the ground may have been too lively for him; retains potential.

11/2

10th

16

(11)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Red Zone Hero

8st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Michael Bell

in touch with leaders

11/1

16/1

Form: 193 BF

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 6lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Bath (5f, firm) and creditable effort in the Listed Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm); beaten 3l when third of nine on nursery debut at Haydock (6f, good to firm) but perhaps that performance can be marked up, as he made the running and the first two came from the back of the pack; wears first-time blinkers and retains potential.
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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

12th
7 (14)
Ganesha

20/1

Form: 18312

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Fast-ground debut winner who also won at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) last month on his first nursery start and was second of five over this C&D (good) nine days later; he was no match for the winner Blue Prince last time but raced alone in the centre and is not ruled out each-way.
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5th

2

(6)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Ganesha

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Latest 6f run not the one to judge him on and his earlier 5f runs this year were both encouraging enough; on a dangerous mark if the new headgear has the desired effect.

5/1

13th

3

(14)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Ganesha

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Just one win since October 2023 and that came on AW; operating off a reduced mark now though and he has been keeping on late in 5f handicaps this spring; has his first 6f start in nearly two years but a tongue-tie is now added and he's not discounted.

8/1

6th

5

(10)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Ganesha

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Four wins divided between turf and the AW; some sign of returning to form from off the pace at Newcastle 20 days ago (5f); possible.

6/1

Form: 108 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Made all in impressive fashion on debut at Goodwood (6f, good) in May; drops down in grade today and the step back up to 6f could be another positive, but his claims aren't compelling judged on his last two performances at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm; Listed) and Goodwood (5f, soft; Group 3).
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6th

2

(3)

12th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Barnwell Boy

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

in touch with leaders

6/1

5th

1

(3)

16th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:52 Chester

Barnwell Boy

9st 9lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

Impressive on his Goodwood debut (6f, good) in May and was sent off just 5-1 for the Windsor Castle on the strength of that, but could manage only a midfield finish and his two starts since have been modest, including on nursery debut at York (6f, good to firm) last time (behind Ganesha); best watched.

10/1

13th

4

(6)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Barnwell Boy

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

sweating, raced in second

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 11695 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-2 with win in the Woodcote at Epsom (6f, good to firm) and was creditable sixth in Group 2 Coventry at Royal Ascot (6f, good) next time; below par in the Super Sprint and Group 2 Richmond the last twice but the slow ground may not have suited; could bounce back now reverting to better ground.
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23th

10

(18)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Bobsleigh

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

His first campaign started well, making it 2-2 in Epsom's Woodcote Stakes before finishing sixth of 20 here in the Coventry; that was as good as it got and he signed off with a heavy defeat on nursery debut; now having his first race in ten months and on his first venture beyond 6f, so there are some serious questions to confront.

50/1

14th

1

(13)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Bobsleigh

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

always behind

11/1

5th

4

(12)

3rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Goodwood

Bobsleigh

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

in rear

13/2

15th
6 (15)
Jungle Mate

12/1

Form: 122

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won at Hamilton (5f, good) on debut in May and has gone close the next twice, in a Carlisle novice (6f, officially good to firm but changed to good to soft immediately after the race) and a Naas sales race (6f, soft); proved last time that he's effective in a big field; could be in the mix.
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9th

12

(2)

13th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Jungle Mate

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

It's hard to be confident on the back of his heavy nursery debut defeat here (6f, good to firm) in August but he showed considerable promise previously, when runner-up in both a Carlisle novice (6f, good to firm) and a Naas sales race (6f, soft); 7f could suit and no surprise to see a big run.

11/1

15th

6

(15)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Jungle Mate

8st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

never better than midfield

12/1

2nd

15

(15)

7th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 205y

17:10 Naas

Jungle Mate

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

slightly awkward start, raced near side, soon prominent, ridden from over 1f out, went second and ran on inside final 110yds

5/1

66/1

Form: 5200

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on nursery debut over C&D (good to soft) 39 days ago and he's 7lb out of the handicap today, so on the face of it has plenty to prove; however, he's been gelded since last time, which could help him tap back into the promise shown over C&D (good to firm) on his first two starts, and his stable struck form in a big way at the end of last week; interesting.
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14th

9

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Ticktyboo

9st 6lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Just one win from 21 starts and that was in a maiden in August 2024; has dropped a long way in the weights but he generally struggled for Nigel Tinkler last year and was last of ten on recent stable debut at Newcastle (7f, AW); visor is now added.

40/1

10th

12

(4)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Ticktyboo

8st 6lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Regressed for Nigel Tinkler last year; having a first run at beyond sprints trips for his new yard, back from seven months off; doesn't make obvious appeal.

33/1

5th

2

(4)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ticktyboo

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Sole win came in a three-runner maiden at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) last August; best effort this year came over C&D two weeks ago but he enjoyed a clear run while several of those in behind got in each other's way; more needed to win.

11/2

Non-runners

Dapper Valley, Valour And Swagger, Barg, Hot Front

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £75.70
Straight Forecast £33.38
Tricast £383.65
Trifecta £940.70

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Red Zone Hero

LAMBOURN:

Zabriskie Point

The Times:

Room Service

RP RATINGS:

Zoulu Chief

SPOTLIGHT:

Blue Prince

Telegraph:

Starlust

D Express:

Mayo Neighs

Daily Mail:

Bobsleigh

POSTDATA:

Red Zone Hero

NEWMARKET:

Red Zone Hero

The Guardian:

Zabriskie Point

The Sun:

Zabriskie Point

The Star:

Room Service

Daily Mirror:

Zoulu Chief

Daily Record:

Blue Prince