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

1

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Irish Nectar

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

His two standout efforts for this yard have come over 6f at Kempton; dropping into a Class 5 can help; each-way shout.

12/1

10th

20

(11)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Irish Nectar

9st 5lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Not beaten far on AW at Kempton last time but previous turf run was a poor one; would benefit from plenty of rain (all three wins on soft).

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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9th

7

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Ziggys Missile

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robert Cowell

Come to hand early in previous seasons but hasn't offered much in two runs back this time; now 11lb lower than when winning at Chelmsford last summer, which shows how things have gone since; needs a major revival.

12/1

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

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