September 02 / 18.15 Chelmsford (AW)

18.15

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Alfred Burns Memorial Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £4004
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Alfred Burns Memorial Nursery Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £39.40
  • Place: £7.30

Form: 507079

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Well down the field in two turf nurseries for new stable last month (6f/7f) and has now been unplaced all six starts; hooded for today's AW return; transformation needed.
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4th

5

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:37 Goodwood

Rising Force

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

He's 2-5 for this yard, the wins over 1m on good to soft and good to firm; a slow start was no help last time at Thirsk but he might be high in the weights now.

5/1

8th

2

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Rising Force

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: John Butler

Much more racing on AW than turf but better than ever on grass for new yard, winning both 1m starts (good to soft and good to firm), the latest over C&D with something in hand; a further 7lb rise may not be beyond him.

9/2

1st

3

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:00 Thirsk

Rising Force

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Too good for 21 rivals at Doncaster in March (1m, good to soft) in March; last of 13 at Southwell under a penalty soon after but he didn't see a lot of daylight and he can be given a pass; revival on the cards.

6/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 4497

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Weakened into last of seven on nursery debut at Newmarket (7f, good) a fortnight ago and her tendency to race too freely remains a worry but she ran well to a point in that race and is sure to appreciate this significant ease in grade.
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18

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

12:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Lucy Lockett

8st 10lb

T: David Simcock

18

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

12:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Lucy Lockett

8st 10lb

T: David Simcock

9th

9

(6)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Lucy Lockett

9st 3lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Went close in 7f nursery here in 2023 but became disappointed last year; well beaten on her last two appearances (7f/1m) and it's questionable whether this return to sprinting will revive her fortunes.

14/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 880055

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Didn't really enjoy the run of the race when respectable fifth on nursery debut at Lingfield (7f, good to firm; just behind Mist Of Lir) in July but was below that form over 6f in blinkers (now removed) last time.
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3rd

7

(2)

13th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Bath

Dainty Lady

9st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Tom Dascombe

prominent

7/1

3rd

10

(6)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Dainty Lady

8st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Tom Dascombe

Didn't really enjoy the run of the race when respectable fifth on nursery debut at Lingfield (7f, good to firm; just behind Mist Of Lir) in July but was below that form over 6f in blinkers (now removed) last time.

10/1

5th

8

(1)

14th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

18:00 Windsor

Dainty Lady

8st 13lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Tom Dascombe

in touch with leaders

14/1

14/1

Form: 339

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Didn't achieve a great deal when well-held third in small-field, slow-ground races on first two starts (6f/7.3f) and managed only ninth of 13 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) a week ago; improvement needed on today's nursery/AW debut.
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2nd

7

(4)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tomorrow Day

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Usher

Four wins, two seconds and two thirds to his name from ten runs over C&D and bounced back to form 18 days ago (7f, Polytrack) on his first start since undergoing a second round of wind surgery; on a very attractive mark if building on that.

5/2

2nd

8

(9)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Tomorrow Day

8st 13lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Mark Usher

All five wins have been on AW at Newcastle; has been below his best of late and has had his second bout of wind surgery since his last run; hard to fancy.

16/1

Form: 857474

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Yet to be placed after nine starts but ran pretty well from the front before fading into fourth at Southwell (6f) a fortnight ago; another 2lb lower here and probably worth another go at 7f; could have a say.
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6th

9

(6)

30th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:57 Chelmsford (AW)

Mist Of Lir

8st 13lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Amy Murphy

12-race maiden; has shown more than enough ability to suggest he can win a race off his basement but his last two runs were below par and he needs to up his game.

8/1

8th

11

(8)

18th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:52 Kempton (AW)

Mist Of Lir

8st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Amy Murphy

In the frame on three occasions on turf/Tapeta, but now 0-11 and vulnerable to less exposed rivals.

14/1

5th

6

(6)

11th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

Mist Of Lir

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Amy Murphy

Ten-race maiden but he ran well for a long way at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) last time and was beaten only 2l; this drop back in trip looks a good move and he could make a bold bid back on turf; reapplied blinkers replace cheekpieces.

100/30

OUR TIP

2/1

Form: 88812 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Caused 150-1 shock when upped to 7f for nursery debut at Lingfield (good to firm) in July and backed up that run with close second at Windsor (6f, good) last month; back up in trip here and a likely contender again, assuming he handles the return to Polytrack.
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8th

16

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Monks Mead

9st 2lb

J: William Carver

T: Mark Usher

Turf winner who was in good nick on AW during the winter and he scraped home to secure Lingfield classified (1m2f) in January; another solid effort when runner-up in similar event last time and he's respected back on grass after two-month break.

12/1

2nd

10

(12)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Monks Mead

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

Goes well round here (AW and turf), including when just holding off Iftikhaar in a weak affair over C&D in January; continued in form since and is more likely than most at this level to give his running; each-way shout.

10/1

3rd

5

(1)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:12 Lingfield (AW)

Monks Mead

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

1m2f win here last month has been followed by good efforts back here and at Chelmsford (behind Man Is King); returning to a mile unlikely to be a problem and he's one to consider.

6/1

Form: 0608

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Well beaten when 66-1 for nursery debut at Ffos Las (6f, soft) in late July; sports first-time cheekpieces here and today's trip-and-surface combination may show him in a better light, but it still takes a leap of faith to support him.
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7th

8

(1)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Capall Donn

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Well beaten when 66-1 for nursery debut at Ffos Las (6f, soft) in late July; sports first-time cheekpieces here and today's trip-and-surface combination may show him in a better light, but it still takes a leap of faith to support him.

25/1

8th

10

(8)

31st Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:32 Ffos Las

Capall Donn

8st 11lb

J: Rafael Souza

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

slowly away, in rear

20/1

11th

3

(6)

17th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:10 Windsor

Capall Donn

9st 7lb

J: Rafael Souza

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

dwelt start, always behind

40/1

Form: 0706

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Unable to land a telling blow when well-held sixth of ten on last month's nursery debut at Windsor (6f, good) and needs today's extra furlong to unlock improvement.
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12th

12

(6)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Belvoir Kitten

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Exposed 19-race maiden; hopes pinned on a change of stable/headgear having a positive effect.

33/1

12th

12

(6)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Belvoir Kitten

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Exposed 19-race maiden; hopes pinned on a change of stable/headgear having a positive effect.

33/1

7th

11

(5)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Belvoir Kitten

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

18-race maiden who ran his best race when fourth of nine over C&D last month but was well held when seventh behind Fortunate Star and Stroxx here five days ago.

16/1

14/1

Form: 088

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Showed no significant promise when down the field in three sprint novice races (all on turf) but has more realistic chance to get competitive on today's nursery/AW debut; blinkered for first time; worth a glance in the betting.
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14th

4

(14)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Clear Justice

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

in touch with leaders

100/30

2nd

7

(5)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:20 Brighton

Clear Justice

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Gary & Josh Moore

took keen hold, towards rear, switched right when headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon hung right and bumped rival, headed inside final 110yds, just held

6/1

6th

3

(5)

1st Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:22 Brighton

Clear Justice

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

The form of his two wins here (1m2f/1m) this summer has substance; raced freely and folded over 1m2f last time when bidding for Brighton hat-trick, suggesting he'll benefit from this drop back in trip; remains of interest at this level.

9/4

Form: 662

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
No match for easy winner when second of five in recent Pontefract novice (5f, good to firm) but that was still an encouraging performance; upped in trip for nursery/AW debut; further progress possible.
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7

(2)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Goldmine Girl

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Craig Lidster

0-10 and she's been some way below form in AW handicaps in her last three starts; 1m seemed to stretch her at Southwell last time but mark has bottomed out now and others are preferred; cheekpieces back on.

20/1

7th

12

(1)

12th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Goldmine Girl

8st 5lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Craig Lidster

led, headed 2f out, weakening when carried left inside final furlong

25/1

19

7th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

12:47 Southwell (AW)

Goldmine Girl

9st 1lb

T: Craig Lidster

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £254.40
Straight Forecast £161.85
Tricast £1456.58
Trifecta £1875.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Monks Mead

NEWMARKET:

Belvoir Kitten

Telegraph:

Goldmine Girl

POSTDATA:

Mist Of Lir

D Express:

Belvoir Kitten

The Star:

Belvoir Kitten

RP RATINGS:

Monks Mead

The Times:

Monks Mead

The Guardian:

Monks Mead

Daily Mail:

Monks Mead

Daily Mirror:

Monks Mead

The Sun:

Monks Mead

Daily Record:

Monks Mead