October 25 / 17.20 Newmarket

17.20

Soft

Racing Welfare Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Racing Welfare Nursery Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 762195

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in Ffos Las nursery (6f, good to soft) in early September; couple of defeats since, below par both times, leave him looking more exposed than many of these rivals.
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7th

7

(8)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Kempton (AW)

The Smiling Wolf

9st 4lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: John Butler

Drawn a blank since his Ffos Las nursery win (6f) in September 2023; big prices and well beaten in four runs for John Butler but he ran better than the distance beaten at Lingfield 17 days ago (forced a strong pace and weakened quickly in the final furlong); tumbling down the weights and he needs a close look in the betting now back sprinting.

12/1

7th

7

(8)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Kempton (AW)

The Smiling Wolf

9st 4lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: John Butler

Drawn a blank since his Ffos Las nursery win (6f) in September 2023; big prices and well beaten in four runs for John Butler but he ran better than the distance beaten at Lingfield 17 days ago (forced a strong pace and weakened quickly in the final furlong); tumbling down the weights and he needs a close look in the betting now back sprinting.

12/1

6th

7

(8)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

13:45 Lingfield (AW)

The Smiling Wolf

9st 1lb

J: George Bass

T: John Butler

Yet to add to 6f turf win for Jack Channon in September 2023 and was safely held on all three starts for John Butler in the autumn (7f-1m); lurks on a dangerous mark though and needs a check in the betting.

20/1

Form: 221 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Runner-up twice on the other course here in August, then went one better in C&D maiden (good to firm) last month; the type to improve further for major yard and commands respect.
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1st

1

(2)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Broadway Act

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Oli Rix

All five starts on the two Newmarket courses for Charlie Appleby, showing consistent form as a 2yo but virtually pulling up on his 3yo reappearance in 2024; makes his stable/AW debut after two years off having been picked up for 28,000gns in October; market crucial.

7/4

13th

2

(2)

16th Apr 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:20 Newmarket

Broadway Act

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Won 7f maiden here (good to firm) last September on third start and solid third here (7f, soft) next time on handicap debut; returns having been gelded and could have more to offer now up in trip for top yard; respected.

7/2

13th

2

(2)

16th Apr 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:20 Newmarket

Broadway Act

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Won 7f maiden here (good to firm) last September on third start and solid third here (7f, soft) next time on handicap debut; returns having been gelded and could have more to offer now up in trip for top yard; respected.

7/2

Form: 61524 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Creditable fourth in similar event over C&D (soft) 11 days ago; has proved consistent since his success at Yarmouth in August and looks likely to go well again; solid chance.
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11th

4

(12)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 35y

18:30 Leopardstown

Charming Whisper

9st 10lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Won five times in Britain, latest in August; shaped well a couple of times on the AW for this stable but didn't beat a rival home the last twice on turf, slowly away both times; down 3lb.

28/1

14th

4

(14)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Charming Whisper

9st 13lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: P Sweeney

Won five times when trained in Britain by Philip McBride; all those wins came on ground with good in the description; slowly away and always behind at the Curragh on latest; new headgear.

25/1

14th

12

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Charming Whisper

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Won five when trained in Britain by Philip McBride; all those wins came on ground with good in the description so conditions have to be a concern here (0-5 on soft); tongue tie goes on.

14/1

OUR TIP

6/1

Form: 43124 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Below-par favourite in 1m AW contest two weeks ago; progressive sort on turf otherwise and ran well at Doncaster (7f, soft; handicap debut) the time before; remains of interest.
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14th

7

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Newmarket

Mafnood

10st 13lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: George Baker

Has only won a novice when aged two; has threatened in handicaps from 7f to 1m3f but now has to get himself back on track after three lesser shows.

20/1

12th

1

(4)

11th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:12 Epsom

Mafnood

10st 1lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: George Baker

Sole win came in a 1m novice as a 2yo and although he's run some good races on downhill tracks this year, including over C&D (good; acts on soft), he isn't obviously ahead of his mark; should be thereabouts even so.

11/2

3rd

1

(1)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:03 Epsom

Mafnood

10st 0lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Sole win was in a Haydock novice two years ago; plenty of good runs for new yard this season but he was disappointing at Windsor on Saturday and needs to bounce back on this quick turnaround.

11/2

Form: 652324

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; best form when placed on three occasions, including close second at Newbury (7f, soft) on penultimate start; return to forecast slow ground looks a plus.
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3rd

3

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Sandown

Ebts Guard

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Similar type to Cerulean Bay in that he ran creditably in the Royal Hunt Cup (fourth) last time but is getting little help from the assessor, having proved largely consistent since his last win; solid contender all the same.

11/1

4th

8

(32)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Ebts Guard

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Dual winner at Ascot; hindered by trouble in the Spring Cup on reappearance and ran creditably kept to Newbury last time; far from disgraced when seventh in this contest last year but has a stiffer mark this time and his ceiling has seemingly been reached already.

25/1

4th

1

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Ebts Guard

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Tough and consistent sort who won the C&D Spring Cup on 2025 reappearance but couldn't get a clear run in it this time round; third in this race last year and 9lb higher today but he's an each-way contender.

10/1

10/1

Form: 844

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced filly who should benefit from this return to 7f, having failed to get home over 1m on soft ground last time; open to progress in handicaps and looks interesting.
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4th

3

(6)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:05 Catterick

Zainabb

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Charlie Fellowes

Off the mark with a last-gasp win over C&D (soft) in July but she's finished a well-held fourth in both subsequent runs (AW/turf); only 1lb higher than for her win but she's now 1-10 and has bit to prove again.

6/1

4th

7

(6)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Zainabb

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

towards rear

6/1

4th

11

(10)

29th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Zainabb

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

midfield

4/1

Form: 95237

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; best form when placed twice over 6f on fast ground at Windsor; doesn't shape as if he's crying out for this new trip on handicap debut; tongue-tie fitted.
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2nd

7

(4)

24th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

17:00 Nottingham

Hurricane Power

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway over 1f out, drifted left inside final furlong, went second inside final 110yds, no match for winner

14/1

9th

2

(8)

28th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Hurricane Power

9st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Off the mark at the 13th attempt when scoring with tongue-tie reapplied at Windsor (1m, good; 18-1) 12 days ago; that was a narrow win but he's only 3lb higher here and has possibilities if he can transfer his form back to AW.

9/2

1st

7

(11)

16th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

16:45 Windsor

Hurricane Power

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

midfield

8/1

13/2

Form: 522 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Solid promise in AW novice events at Kempton, runner-up over 1m the last twice; gives impression he'll cope with this return to 7f; likely player if taking well to first-time headgear.
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6th

5

(6)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Dunstan

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Paul Attwater

dwelt start, never better than midfield

10/1

6th

5

(6)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Dunstan

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Paul Attwater

dwelt start, never better than midfield

10/1

4th

4

(7)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

13:42 Southwell (AW)

Dunstan

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Paul Attwater

Won four in a row on Tapeta for Barry Brennan in early part of this year (two at this track); has run with credit on turf since for Tom Dascombe in June/July and his current trainer; returns to AW following a break and has been gelded; any market move should be noted.

10/1

Form: 223

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Brings a consistent profile to this handicap debut, having recorded form figures of 223 at maiden level, latest upped to 7f at Wolverhampton (AW); could go well.
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1st

5

(8)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Too Much Trevor

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Off the mark at the 31st attempt when winning a 6f handicap here (soft) last month; not quite so good twice since but he is still capable of a prominent showing.

10/1

4th

2

(4)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:11 Chepstow

Too Much Trevor

9st 0lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Grace Harris

Placed on plenty of occasions here and last month's overdue first win was also registered at this track (6f, soft); 1-32 win record can't be forgotten but he holds place prospects.

11/4

4th

3

(3)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:33 Chepstow

Too Much Trevor

9st 3lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Grace Harris

Off the mark at the 31st attempt when beating Punchbowl Flyer over C&D nine days ago (soft; Autumn Angel fourth); 2lb worse off with the runner-up, who did best of those racing stands' side, and wouldn't be sure to confirm the placings.

5/2

11th
3 (11)
Sonmarg

14/1

Form: 713

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
6f winner at Windsor on second run; not disgraced over 7f at Thirsk (good) when last seen but didn't shape as if he's crying out for this stiffer test at the trip; tongue-tie applied.
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4th

1

(7)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:08 Nottingham

Sonmarg

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

led, pressed leader under 4f out, led again over 1f out, lost three places inside final furlong, weakened final 110yds

7/1

4th

1

(7)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:08 Nottingham

Sonmarg

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

led

7/1

10

(5)

26th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Sonmarg

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Turf winner at 6f; maiden on AW and below best in two AW handicaps at this trip but he's dropped a few pounds since making his yard debut and remains of interest on autumn form with Rossa Ryan up for the first time.

9/1

Form: 0253

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Straight Forecast £38.29
Tricast £64.29

Selections

POSTDATA:

Broadway Act

RP RATINGS:

Mafnood

SPOTLIGHT:

Zainabb

TOPSPEED:

Speeding Bullet

Daily Mail:

Dunstan

The Guardian:

Ebt's Guard

Telegraph:

Angel Of England

NEWMARKET:

Broadway Act

Daily Mirror:

Broadway Act

The Star:

Broadway Act

D Express:

Zainabb

The Times:

Mafnood

Daily Record:

Mafnood

The Sun:

Speeding Bullet