September 26 / 14.05 Nottingham

14.05

Soft

EBF Slip Anchor Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 0m 5f 8y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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EBF Slip Anchor Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

Form: 4543

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Not far behind Jungle Jim on soft at Thirsk before running quite well on his nursery debut at Hamilton where possibly stretched by 6f; should be in the thick of it.
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4th

9

(9)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Irish Nectar

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

All three wins on turf when trained by Kevin Ryan; beaten a head over C&D in February but below that level twice since; may do better back at this track.

12/1

18th

19

(10)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Irish Nectar

8st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Herrington

Weighted to reverse October's Pontefract form with Fine Interview; best run for new stable came when second at Kempton last month; raced too freely at Newcastle since; cheekpieces replace blinkers.

25/1

13/2

Form: 6

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to a Group 3 winner who handled cut underfoot; at 15-2, she shaped with promise when beaten 4l in a decent 5f novice on the AW at Lingfield three weeks ago; respected.
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7th

9

(2)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Ascot

Persian Blue

8st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Has form figures of 213 since running in 5f handicaps, the win gained at Beverley; close third at Haydock last Saturday; may still have more to offer at this trip; possibilities.

6/1

3rd

3

(2)

20th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Haydock

Persian Blue

9st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Haggas

ducked right start and bumped rival start, towards rear, headway towards far side over 1f out, carried left inside final furlong, kept on

5/2

1st

4

(7)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Beverley

Persian Blue

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: William Haggas

midfield

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 829323

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Seven defeats include two nurseries and, although in form, he's not progressing; looks vulnerable.
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9th

6

(8)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fifty Grand Slater

9st 4lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Amy Murphy

0-8, but placed six times as when beaten just over a length into second of eight behind Bazball over C&D (first-time blinkers) in August; now 7lb better off, but hasn't progressed in two outings since whereas his old rival has stepped up again; another placing may be his best hope.

7/1

3rd

3

(1)

26th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

14:05 Nottingham

Fifty Grand Slater

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Amy Murphy

Seven defeats include two nurseries and, although in form, he's not progressing; looks vulnerable.

14/1

3rd

3

(1)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Ripon

Fifty Grand Slater

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Amy Murphy

Couple of fair efforts in nurseries since headgear went on but he's exposed and has plenty more on his plate today; would have been 15lb better off with Instant Recall in a handicap.

16/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
£13,000 yearling; 11th foal; half-sister to seven winners including Universal Gleam (1m-1m2f; RPR 99), Fools and Kings (9.4f AW/1m4f turf; 89), Najd (6f; 76), Knightcap (6f 2yo; 73) and Traditionelle (5f AW; 73); dam 5f 2yo winner (80); yard not noted for 2yo winners.
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8th

8

(1)

9th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Ripon

Lettuce Leaf

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Tom Tate

Maiden who turned in her best efforts last year on soft ground; finished the season on a downswing and isn't obviously fancied from the outside stall.

33/1

8th

8

(1)

9th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Ripon

Lettuce Leaf

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Tom Tate

ducked right start, took keen hold, in touch with leaders

33/1

10th

8

(10)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Lettuce Leaf

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Tom Tate

soon prominent

14/1

Form: 2222 BF

Last run: 109 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Cost 265,000gns as a yearling and finished runner-up in all four starts in these colours for Richard Hannon, including a near miss behind last week's impressive nursery winner Mayo Neighs; could go well despite his break and he goes on soft.
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3rd

7

(5)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mashadi

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Was becoming frustrating and only beat two rivals at odds-on in a 6f Southwell maiden 22 days ago; however, has the ability to threaten off this mark should that be a springboard to better things.

8/1

1st

3

29th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Mashadi

9st 7lb

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

raced in second, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, soon rallied, led inside final furlong, ran on well final 110yds, won going away

5/4

Form: 37

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both runs over 5f on good; green early but ran on late in the day to take third at Bath but was then tailed off at Sandown.
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5th

3

(2)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Salisbury

Ziggys Missile

9st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Robert Cowell

Most of his success has come on AW but he showed at Nottingham last spring that he could get the job done on turf (5f, good); looked as though his recent seasonal return would bring him on and his lacklustre end to 2025 has seen him drop to a dangerous mark.

11/2

4th

6

(6)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

15:53 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ziggys Missile

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Robert Cowell

Not seen in six months, but finished first and second in two starts over C&D as a 3yo, on each occasion when returning from an absence; 6lb below last winning mark; worth a second look.

9/1

5th

2

(2)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Ziggys Missile

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Robert Cowell

Three of his six wins have come over C&D and has dropped 4lb lower than when successful at Chelmsford (5f, Polytrack) in June, but he does seem at his best when dominating and that won't be easy with Night On Earth in the field.

9/1

50/1

Form: 9

Last run: 122 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 9l into ninth over 5f at Salisbury (good to firm) in May and has since been sold for 6,000gns.
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9th

6

(5)

3rd Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Cowboy Stuff

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Gay Kelleway

Yet to get heavily involved in six starts; showed minor promise at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack; first-time cheekpieces) on his penultimate start; sported blinkers when beaten 10l back there latest; may improve if another change of headgear (eyeshield) and a 2lb drop helps.

16/1

5

(7)

11th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Cowboy Stuff

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Gay Kelleway

Five-race maiden; ran respectably in first-time cheekpieces over C&D (handicap debut; two places behind Rising Force) last month; switch to blinkers may squeeze out progress from him; one to consider.

7/1

4th

4

(9)

16th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Cowboy Stuff

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Gay Kelleway

slowly into stride, in rear

12/1

200/1

Form:

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well down the field at Windsor (6f, good to firm) when a 200-1 chance.
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3

(8)

17th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Kohana Girl

9st 9lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: J R Jenkins

12-race maiden; excelled herself when 40-1 second of five in C&D maiden in October but returns here after running poorly in a 6f turf handicap in April and is not one to rely upon; tries first-time cheekpieces today.

16/1

10th

10

(3)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:08 Nottingham

Kohana Girl

8st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: J R Jenkins

prominent, weakened quickly over 1f out

25/1

10th

10

(3)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:08 Nottingham

Kohana Girl

8st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: J R Jenkins

Placed in 5f handicaps on turf and a Southwell AW maiden but she needs extra for the return to 6f and lacks a recent run.

25/1

25/1

Form: 4260

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Runner-up the once for John Butler, over 5f on good ground at Thirsk; down the field afterwards and was recently bought for 12,000gns.
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7th

1

(1)

28th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Toosha

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: John Butler

prominent, weakened inside final furlong

7/1

7th

1

(1)

28th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Toosha

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: John Butler

Hasn't backed up early promise but needs a market check on this second start since rejoining John Butler and return from another break.

7/1

7th

7

(2)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:05 Chepstow

Toosha

9st 4lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: John Butler

in touch with leaders

14/1

Form: 8

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Always behind after some early interference at Windsor (6f, good to firm; 11-1); can be forgiven that but her trainer soon turns to headgear.
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10th

12

(8)

26th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

14:05 Nottingham

Starring Role

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Always behind after some early interference at Windsor (6f, good to firm; 11-1); can be forgiven that but her trainer soon turns to headgear.

16/1

8th

12

(9)

4th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

16:55 Windsor

Starring Role

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

First foal; dam 7f/7.4f winner (RPR 93), closely related to multiple 1m Group 1 (including 2yo) winner Inspiral, half-sister to winners Celestran (9.4f AW 2yo/1m2f turf) and Lunar Corona (9.4f AW) out of 7f 2yo winner/1,000 Guineas second Starscope; looks the part on paper and she's a very interesting newcomer.

4/1

11/4

Form: 42

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising at Chester (5f, good) before second of 11 at Thirsk (5f, soft; made most); now gelded; withdrawn (upset in stalls) on latest intended start; can improve again, so has each-way claims.
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7th

7

(3)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Salisbury

Jungle Jim

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: David Evans

towards rear, weakened over 1f out

10/1

7th

7

(3)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Salisbury

Jungle Jim

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: David Evans

towards rear, weakened over 1f out

10/1

3rd

2

(3)

28th Apr 2024

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

13:50 Bath

Jungle Jim

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: David Evans

Seven-race maiden but he finished second over C&D in October (heavy) and that form makes him of interest off his reduced mark; accessories added for his first run in a turf handicap; one to consider.

11/4

10/1

Form: 4

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never threatened on her Lingfield debut 42 days ago (5f, AW) but she was keeping on steadily in the straight; should improve.
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1st

4

(3)

15th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Sea Of Angels

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Stuart Williams

Six-race maiden; finished behind Via Blanca twice last month but now meets that rival on better terms, with Ethan Jones taking off a handy 7lb to boot; possibilities.

4/1

4th

2

(9)

21st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Sea Of Angels

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Williams

Ran her best race so far when fourth of eight at Lingfield 16 days ago (5f; Via Blanca second), keeping on late; the addition of a hood could help her settle but she might ultimately prove better suited by 6f.

6/1

4th

6

(6)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Sea Of Angels

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Williams

Never better than midfield over 6f on recent nursery debut at Southwell and her tendency to race far too freely remains a concern but, in the short-term at least, today's drop back to 5f might be a good move.

8/1

Non-runners

Fidelius

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £17.05

Selections

Telegraph:

Jungle Jim

SPOTLIGHT:

Mashadi

The Times:

Sea Of Angels

NEWMARKET:

Cowboy Stuff

POSTDATA:

Irish Nectar

The Guardian:

Jungle Jim

Daily Mail:

Jungle Jim

D Express:

Jungle Jim

Daily Mirror:

Jungle Jim

The Star:

Jungle Jim

Daily Record:

Jungle Jim

RP RATINGS:

Mashadi

TOPSPEED:

Mashadi

LAMBOURN:

Mashadi

The Sun:

Mashadi