October 11 / 16.22 Nottingham

16.22

Good To Soft

Trustatrader For Tradespeople You Can Trust Handicap

  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 1m 0f 75y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Trustatrader For Tradespeople You Can Trust Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: -53757 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
The last of his six wins was in August 2021; mixed bag in form terms this season and he does not look the percentage call despite his lowest mark since 2020.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(4)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:45 Ascot

Dashing Roger

9st 13lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: William Stone

C&D winner (good to soft) just over four years ago; on a losing run since going back-to-back at Nottingham and Newmarket (both heavy at around 1m) in the autumn of 2023 and recent efforts are not enough to tempt despite this falling mark.

16/1

6th

8

(8)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:38 Newmarket (July)

Dashing Roger

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Stone

Continues to drop down the weights but this 8yo struggled in the main last season and it was the same story on last month's reappearance; needs to turn things around.

33/1

Form: 034-25

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Gelded and off seven months before taking a step forward on his handicap debut when second of six at Chepstow (1m2f, good to firm) in June, making most; however, he ended up well behind the first two at Sandown (1m2f, soft) three weeks ago on his only start since; has had just five races but work to do, back down in trip.
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3

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

16:50 Wexford

In The Trenches

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Long-standing maiden finally got it done when winning readily over hurdles last month; second in three of 13 chase starts, and some fair runs over fences without being placed in April/May; these types can kick on once they get their heads in front, and Donoghue prefers him to Sophia Rose.

5/1

1st

6

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

14:20 Downpatrick

In The Trenches

11st 12lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden has finished second 14 times and third six times across all codes; reverted from chasing to be second in Clonmel maiden hurdle last week.

5/1

2nd

6

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

18:45 Clonmel

In The Trenches

11st 4lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden under all codes in 33 races including 14 over hurdles but placed lots of times; some good chase runs lately (not last time) and should go well if back to best hurdles form.

7/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 352611 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at Doncaster (7f, soft) in August and followed up by a short head at Ayr (good to soft) 19 days ago on his first run at 1m; up another 3lb but could have more to offer.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(3)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yorkstone

10st 11lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made all to win a 7f classified stakes at Newcastle 11 days ago when wearing cheekpieces for the first time; below best in two previous runs over this trip (has won at 1m).

5/1

1st

12

(5)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Yorkstone

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

No win since 2023 but he did record his best effort since returning from a 296-day break when second in 1m Southwell classified event 15 days ago; claims if in similar form with cheekpieces added.

8/1

2nd

9

(2)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Yorkstone

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

C&D winner in December 2023 (all three of his wins came in 2023); struggled on his first two starts since returning from a 296-day break but he ran better at Newcastle (1m, AW) 28 days ago; blinkers removed.

5/1

Form: 251486

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Held up this season and often slowly away but he overdid it on latest start; seems effective over 7f and 1m but this season suggests that he is particularly well suited by soft or heavy ground.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Kempton (AW)

Look Back Smiling

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Neil Mulholland

Not the most reliable and winless since March 2024 for Gemma Tutty; hinted at a revival though on just second run for his new yard with fourth of eight in 1m1f handicap at Goodwood last month; not without interest off a tumbling mark with Oisin Murphy up for the first time.

11/4

4th

6

(6)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

17:25 Goodwood

Look Back Smiling

9st 10lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Neil Mulholland

Lost his way last autumn and, after changing hands for 9,000gns, he was out the back on stable debut at Bath (1m, good; fine on soft); potentially well handicapped but has enough to prove.

6/1

Form: 529493 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
All three wins were in spring 2022; second here (1m, soft) in May and back near that form when close third at Ayr (1m, good to soft) 19 days ago, with cheekpieces refitted instead of other headgear and tongue-tie tried for the first time; this season's inconsistency is a worry.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(5)

11th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

16:22 Nottingham

Dandy Maestro

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Richard Spencer

midfield, headway 2f out, briefly went fourth 1f out, weakened final 110yds

10/1

3rd

1

(12)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Ayr

Dandy Maestro

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Richard Spencer

Seemingly back in good form when second at Nottingham (8.3f, soft) in May but has quickly gone off the boil again since; on a very good mark now but needs combination of refitted cheekpieces and first-time tongue-tie to give him a shove forward.

12/1

8/1

Form: 431210

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Improving in handicaps this season, winning twice over about 7f, before heavy ground presumably caught him out at Newbury 18 days ago and he tailed off; player if he bounces back, with the dam suggests he will stay this new trip.
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6th

8

(8)

11th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

16:22 Nottingham

Ben Hamrash

9st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, lost position 3f out, no impression from over 1f out, kept on

8/1

11th

11

(11)

23rd Sep 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Newbury

Ben Hamrash

8st 8lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Ed Walker

in touch with leaders

7/1

1st

3

(1)

16th Aug 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

18:50 Ffos Las

Ben Hamrash

9st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Has form figures of 312 since switched to handicaps this summer and that latest second was a close call behind Overnight Oats at Sandown (first two clear) three weeks ago over 7f on good for turf debut; 1lb better off with his old rival here and should make another bold bid.

6/4

Form: 070076 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
All four wins on soft/heavy, including this race last year and the Spring Mile at Doncaster this April; not in anything like the same form since, including on soft ground on last two outings, with first-time headgear (now dispensed with) on latest, so it's not surprising he's down to what should have been a good mark.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(10)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Harswell Duke

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Liam Bailey

Third over C&D in November and that was off a 4lb higher mark; two lesser efforts have followed and his long losing run looks set to continue.

12/1

5th

9

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

15:30 Nottingham

Harswell Duke

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Runner-up at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) in June and now 4lb lower; however, his subsequent form has been patchy and his long losing run continues; the first-time visor needs to spark something.

16/1

Form: 623

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Went close at Chelmsford (AW) in August, three weeks before his creditable third at Pontefract (good to soft) in another 1m maiden; needs a step forward on this handicap debut but these are early days and it can't be ruled out.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(7)

11th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

16:22 Nottingham

Marching Band

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

dwelt start, in touch with leaders, weakened from over 2f out

6/1

3rd

4

(2)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:55 Pontefract

Marching Band

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Improved upon last month's debut sixth at Kempton (1m, AW) when going close at Chelmsford (1m, AW) three weeks ago; bred to do better still and could continue to progress for top trainer (who saddles two).

7/2

2nd

6

(7)

31st Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Marching Band

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Sir Michael Stoute

66-1 and ran green when sixth of 11 on his Kempton debut (1m, Polytrack) this month; the first and third from that race have won since and no surprise were he to fare better with the experience under his belt.

6/1

5/1

Form: 434

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Improved when close fourth of nine in a Kempton maiden (1m, AW) last month, making late gains; non-runner when the ground was good to soft at Pontefract on Monday on her intended handicap debut; the dam's side suggests longer trips but this unexposed 3yo still needs a close look.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(2)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Romilda

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

prominent

6/4

3rd

12

(9)

21st Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Romilda

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: William Haggas

Seven-race maiden; underperformed when favourite for 1m4f contest at Kempton most recently; has otherwise shaped promisingly in AW handicaps, at 9.5f/1m2f, and remains of interest back down in distance.

9/2

6/1

Form: 588812

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
22-1 winner in a 7f Newmarket handicap (good to soft) in July in his second handicap; tongue tied that day and when beaten a head at Yarmouth (soft) three weeks ago on the step up to 1m; stuck to his task extremely well in the latter, suggesting he has more to give at 1m+.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Newmarket (July)

Wheres Freddy

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

All three wins on turf have been achieved on this course (7f/1m); beaten around 9l in two comeback outings in recent months but eased 3lb and capable of bouncing back to form to a form with a bang.

9/2

4th

10

(11)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Yarmouth

Wheres Freddy

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Stuart Williams

All three wins on turf have been on the Newmarket July course (7f/1m) but he has been placed in two of his three starts over this C&D, including on soft; never featured on his reappearance 25 days ago and needs to build on that.

16/1

10th

9

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Wheres Freddy

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Inconsistent last term but won on the other Newmarket course (1m, good to firm) last June and he kept on well for third over 7f here (good) in September; possible player if at the top of his game on this reappearance.

16/1

Non-runners

Roman Dynasty

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £56.00
Straight Forecast £67.79
Tricast £264.74
Trifecta £193.30

Selections

The Times:

Romilda

TOPSPEED:

Yorkstone

POSTDATA:

Roman Dynasty

SPOTLIGHT:

Where's Freddy

NEWMARKET:

Marching Band

D Express:

In The Trenches

RP RATINGS:

Harswell Duke

Telegraph:

Romilda

Daily Mail:

Romilda

The Star:

Where's Freddy

The Guardian:

Yorkstone

Daily Record:

Yorkstone

Daily Mirror:

Roman Dynasty

The Sun:

Roman Dynasty