September 02 / 16.45 Sandown

16.45

Good To Firm

Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Nursery Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Nursery Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Nursery Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Nursery Qualifier)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 013

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Left debut behind when a 50-1 winner at Newbury (6f, good) in July; at least matched that form when third under a penalty at Yarmouth (7f, good) since; respected from what looks a workable opening mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

13

(7)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Spanish Blaze

8st 11lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Marcus Tregoning

Acts on soft and good to firm; similar type to Mission To Moon, being a consistent 3yo; close fourth to Telemark at Doncaster (7f) most recently; frame possibilities off the same mark.

7/1

4th

11

(2)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:40 Doncaster

Spanish Blaze

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Marcus Tregoning

Won at Sandown (7f, good to soft) in June and has run well in defeat on his four starts since, most recently fifth back at Sandown (7f, good) where not helped by a slow start; might not be far away.

15/2

5th

6

(8)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Sandown

Spanish Blaze

9st 1lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Marcus Tregoning

Ran creditably on Eclipse day, taking his C&D record to 112, and has remained in form elsewhere since; successful in the nursery on this card 12 months ago and commands respect returned to Sandown.

4/1

2nd
8 (7)
Rating

20/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 63005

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Yet to build on her 6f maiden third at Kempton in June but she didn't get the chance to show what she could do when stepped up to 7f for the first time in a Newmarket nursery a fortnight ago, meeting trouble at a crucial stage; the yard's 2yos are in good form and no shock were she to go well.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

15:50 Chepstow

Rating

8st 11lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

8lb better off with Dappled Light for a half-length defeat at Bath (1m, good to firm) in May; won a small-field handicap back at Bath four days later but two runs in Class 5 events since haven't been so good; others appeal more.

8/1

5th

7

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

19:35 Chepstow

Rating

8st 12lb

J: William Carson

T: Grace Harris

Off the mark on turf at the 20th attempt when accounting for three rivals at Bath (1m, firm) last month; below par when fifth of 13 at Salisbury (1m, good) 13 days ago; win record is offputting.

9/1

5th

11

(3)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:57 Salisbury

Rating

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Placed three consecutive times at Bath before justifying favouritism in four-runner race there (1m, firm) 19 days ago; nudged up only 2lb for that but this race is much deeper; others appeal more.

6/1

OUR TIP

11/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 311624 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) on second start and followed up in Leicester nursery (7f, good) under Rossa Ryan; not disgraced in 6f Racing League nurseries on her last two outings; more exposed than some but she's solid from her mark.
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10th

9

(4)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:20 Doncaster

Eminny

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Has work to do on Listed efforts and she also has ground to make up on Zoum Zoum on their C&D form 15 days ago; others much more likely.

50/1

10th

9

(4)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:20 Doncaster

Eminny

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Has work to do on Listed efforts and she also has ground to make up on Zoum Zoum on their C&D form 15 days ago; others much more likely.

50/1

6th

9

(4)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

15:18 Doncaster

Eminny

8st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

Inconsistent but she comfortably made all at 25-1 in a handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) last month and ran as well as could be expected in a Listed race at Redcar last time (7f, soft; fifth of six); no surprise to see a bold bid now back in a handicap.

20/1

Form: 435 BF

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Favourite for all three starts, showing promise on the first two (C&D latterly); gelded since finishing a disappointing fifth when odds on at Epsom in July; still early days and interesting to see if his supporters keep the faith on this nursery debut.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(8)

2nd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Sandown

Inner City

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

in touch with leaders, weakened gradually from over 1f out

7/2

5th

4

(8)

20th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

18:30 Epsom

Inner City

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

He has run to a useful level in his two 7f runs this summer, albeit he failed to improve on his debut when only third at Sandown five weeks ago (odds-on favourite); bred to do better and he's of obvious interest.

5/4

3rd

5

(8)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Sandown

Inner City

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Beautifully bred colt who was sent off 9-4 favourite when beaten less than a length into fourth of 11 on his Yarmouth debut (7f, good to firm) this month; will need to settle better than he did then, but if he does he is much respected for stable that has won this race twice since 2015, including a division of it with Native Trail (on debut) two years ago.

11/8

Form: 180

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Ploughed through the mud to win the Brocklesby at Doncaster (5f; only start for Robyn Brisland) in April but has disappointed in a 6f Newbury novice and a 7f Goodwood nursery; it's too soon to write him off but he arrives with a bit to prove.
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9th

5

(6)

8th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

16:42 Pontefract

Doddies Impact

9st 7lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Newcastle (5f, AW) in December; up and down since but ran okay when third at Newcastle (5f, AW) last time; won on turf on debut back in April 2023; not ruled out.

7/1

9th

5

(6)

8th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

16:42 Pontefract

Doddies Impact

9st 7lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Newcastle (5f, AW) in December; up and down since but ran okay when third at Newcastle (5f, AW) last time; won on turf on debut back in April 2023; not ruled out.

7/1

3rd

1

(2)

20th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Doddies Impact

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Won over C&D in first-time cheekpieces in December but hasn't matched that form in two starts since (attracted support last time; fourth won next time); needs to get back to best.

4/1

Form: 684

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Well held on first two starts but appeared to show a lot more when fourth of five in a 7f Chester novice (soft) four weeks ago, leading until inside the final furlong; opening mark looks feasible.
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8th

9

(8)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:00 Lingfield (AW)

Takeover Target

9st 0lb

J: J F Egan

T: Pat Phelan

Down the field in both starts for new yard, latest over C&D; still a maiden and is best watched unless the market speaks positively.

16/1

8th

9

(8)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:00 Lingfield (AW)

Takeover Target

9st 0lb

J: J F Egan

T: Pat Phelan

Down the field in both starts for new yard, latest over C&D; still a maiden and is best watched unless the market speaks positively.

16/1

9th

9

(2)

22nd Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:25 Lingfield (AW)

Takeover Target

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Unconvincing overall record and well beaten at 40-1 on stable debut when last seen four months ago; visor the headgear of choice today.

33/1

13/2

Form: 301 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Bounced straight back from a disappointing run at Newbury when making all in a 7f Kempton novice last month; that form has taken a couple of knocks and his opening mark isn't obviously generous, but he did impress with the way he went clear before the pack closed in near the finish; should be able to get a handy position from his draw near the rail.
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3

(3)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Savvy Kingdom

9st 12lb

J: Jack Callan

T: S Woods

Has two 1m wins to his name on AW and returning to this surface in his favour after a low-key run at Newmarket last month; he had disappointed at Kempton on his previous start though and others appeal more.

14/1

11th

2

(12)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:18 Newmarket

Savvy Kingdom

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: S Woods

Won at Newcastle (1m, AW) in May and has a 5lb lower mark on this return to turf; however, he's rated lower on grass for good reason and he was well beaten back on AW at Kempton last month; others are preferred.

14/1

5

(2)

20th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:20 Kempton (AW)

Savvy Kingdom

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: S Woods

Course scorer who posted a good fourth of eight in 1m2f Chelmsford handicap last month; he can make his presence felt once more.

8/1

Form: 420

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Plenty of promise in June in his first two starts but disappointing at Nottingham (6f, good to soft) 23 days ago; needs to bounce back now handicapping over further.
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8th

5

(6)

2nd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Sandown

Cheeky Blimey

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Marco Botti

prominent on inner, lost ground from 2f out, weakened over 1f out

10/1

10th

8

(7)

10th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 2

14:10 Nottingham

Cheeky Blimey

9st 5lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Marco Botti

Latest Newmarket second, when a beaten favourite, hasn't been well advertised since but he finished clear of the rest and that was a step forward from his promising debut; goes on the shortlist.

7/2

6/1

Form: 5417 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Improved when off the mark at the third time asking, in a 7f Haydock novice (soft) in July; in nothing like the same form when last of seven in a nursery back there (heavy) a fortnight later but horses from this stable can bounce straight back from poor runs and Ryan Moore has been booked.
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2nd

6

(7)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Ascot

Paladin

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Caused a 33-1 surprise when winning on his stable debut in January (8.5f, AW) but after a four-month break he couldn't repeat that level returned to turf when 18th of 22 at York (7f, good) seven weeks ago; tough to predict what can be expected this time.

12/1

18th

3

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Paladin

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

Free-going sort who was 4-18 for Charlie Johnston, including two 1m wins last summer, and made a winning start for new connections when 33-1 for a nine-runner race at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in January; absent since and has more to prove back at 7f for the first time since 2024.

20/1

1st

6

(3)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Paladin

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

Record of 4-18 for Charlie Johnston and was second at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) on his penultimate run for that yard; returns after three months off but he's still lightly raced on AW and needs watching in market on stable debut.

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £53.10
Straight Forecast £52.76
Tricast £195.04
Trifecta £278.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Spanish Blaze

NEWMARKET:

Savvy Kingdom

TOPSPEED:

Paladin

The Guardian:

Takeover Target

Telegraph:

Inner City

D Express:

Cheeky Blimey

The Times:

Savvy Kingdom

POSTDATA:

Paladin

RP RATINGS:

Spanish Blaze

Daily Mail:

Spanish Blaze

The Sun:

Spanish Blaze

The Star:

Spanish Blaze

Daily Record:

Spanish Blaze

Daily Mirror:

Takeover Target