November 11 / 17.30 Chelmsford (AW)

17.30

Standard To Slow

CCR Supports The Royal British Legion Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £4004
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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CCR Supports The Royal British Legion Nursery Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Scattered showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 989272 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
He has improved for the switch to nurseries in recent months, missing out by a nose over 7f here in September and again runner-up over that trip here last week (winner got first run); hasn't looked entirely straightforward but handicapped to go well if his stamina holds out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(3)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:10 Catterick

Palazzo Persico

10st 8lb

J: Miss Grace Littmoden

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop; lost his way in Ireland but bounced back to make a winning start for Tony Carroll at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft; fine on faster) last month; possibly found the run coming too soon when only fifth over 1m at Brighton six days later; probably stays 1m4f and retains handicapping scope on his best form.

13/8

5th

4

(6)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

13:56 Brighton

Palazzo Persico

10st 3lb

J: Mr William Pearman

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop who lost his way in Ireland but bounced back to form last Monday (1m2f, good to soft; fine on faster) when a clearcut winner on his debut for this yard; William Pearman rides again with a penalty to carry.

7/2

1st

6

(3)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Chepstow

Palazzo Persico

10st 9lb

J: Mr William Pearman

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time winner for Ed Dunlop; lost his way in Ireland earlier in the year and, although potentially well treated if the change of scenery has helped, he's hard to recommend this time.

12/1

11/4

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 216224 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Consistent 2yo who is the only winner in the field courtesy of a 1m win at Bath in September; style of racing can leave him a hostage to fortune but he still has more to recommend him than most.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(3)

23rd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Go Your Own Way

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: J S Moore

Comparatively exposed, with record only 1-14, and has edged up the weights; however, he's in good form having gone close in three of his last four outings, latest at Chelmsford (1m2f); could go well again.

9/1

2nd

1

(7)

11th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Go Your Own Way

9st 10lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

in rear, headway against far rail from over 1f out, went second inside final furlong, kept on

11/4

4th

8

(4)

27th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:41 Wolverhampton (AW)

Go Your Own Way

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: J S Moore

Consistent since blinkers went on and will be 3lb higher from tomorrow for last Monday's Kempton near-miss (one of three to come away despite edging left); can miss the break and pull hard but could well get this run to suit, so needs considering.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 7853 BF

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Sent off a warm favourite for her nursery debut at Newcastle in September (1m2f) and ran creditably for third of the five runners; form of that slowly run event not working out but she still has time to do better granted a more thorough test.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(1)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Surging Tide

8st 13lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

in touch with leaders

12/1

3rd

2

(1)

11th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Surging Tide

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Charlie Johnston

raced in third

3/1

3rd

2

(5)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Surging Tide

9st 10lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

Showed some improvement on her most recent start, when trying to make all and finishing over 3l fifth at Bath (1m, good to soft); initial mark a bit stiff based on that but there could be improvement to come over this new trip; interesting.

13/8

6/1

Form: 06665

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Unable to land a telling blow in a 1m nursery here on Tuesday but she wasn't beaten far at the finish and she looks worth another crack at this trip; not out of it in such an ordinary event.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(2)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:30 Yarmouth

Makuri

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

Raced exclusively over 1m2f this year and has come 9lb down the weights; has hung left more than once and first-time headgear will need to prove the answer if she's to make it 12th time lucky.

12/1

7th

11

(5)

9th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Makuri

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Dylan Cunha

Ten-race maiden who isn't improving but her third at Brighton (1m2f, good) in April showed she may be capable of picking something up.

5/1

7th

8

(6)

25th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:47 Beverley

Makuri

9st 5lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Dylan Cunha

midfield

7/1

Form: 843363

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Still seeking his first win after seven starts but he ran right up to his best when third over C&D four weeks ago (winner has run well since); shouldn't be far away.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

15:50 Newton Abbot

Unleash Hell

11st 0lb

J: David Bass

T: Tom Dascombe

Placed in low-grade handicaps on the Flat and bettered his disappointing hurdle debut when ridden much more positively at Uttoxeter (2m, good; first-time visor) in July, finishing third behind Torrent; has a fighting chance if he handles the slower ground.

9/1

3rd

12

28th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:50 Uttoxeter

Unleash Hell

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Tom Dascombe

Modest maiden on the Flat; should have the stamina for hurdling but was tailed off at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) on first attempt at this discipline; swaps usual cheekpieces for first-time visor.

25/1

6th

7

25th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

14:30 Newton Abbot

Unleash Hell

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Tom Dascombe

No wins in 11 on the Flat but mostly consistent and he stayed 1m4f; could make a hurdler.

9/2

Form: 005

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Just modest form in three novice/maiden runs at up to 1m; could take a step forward upped in trip and he's one to keep an eye on in the betting on this nursery debut.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(2)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:45 Kempton (AW)

Our Papa Smurf

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Tended to be all or nothing under both codes when last seen; entitled to need this after more than a year off (first Flat run in going on two years) and Nelson Gate looks his yard's best chance.

14/1

6th

5

14th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

14:00 Fontwell

Our Papa Smurf

11st 5lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Best on the Flat at around 1m2f and his two wins over hurdles came over 2m round undemanding courses; stamina would be a concern then for a yard also responsible for Aggagio and Galactic Jack.

6/1

5th

7

9th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 116y

Class 4

15:45 Plumpton

Our Papa Smurf

11st 2lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Dictated a modest pace when just holding on over 2m here (soft) a fortnight ago, for which he's gone up only 3lb; it remains to be seen whether he'll get this far as he's bred for the Flat.

7/2

Form: 0977

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Only beaten 4l over 1m here on Tuesday's nursery debut but today's longer trip isn't enough to tempt.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

First Encounter

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: John Gallagher

Both turf wins have been at 1m on good to firm; has won twice in blinkers on AW this year; although not in top form last twice, these conditions are ideal and could go well on this return to turf.

8/1

4th

1

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Won twice at this level earlier in the year, including C&D; finished behind Gloriola when fifth over C&D three weeks ago; should give a good account.

6/1

5th

3

(6)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Gallagher

Serial hard-puller who won a 0-50 over C&D in the winter and has held his form well; not beaten far in handicaps on last two outings and may have needed it last time after a break; one to consider.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £13.30
Straight Forecast £16.13
Trifecta £38.80

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Palazzo Persico

RP RATINGS:

Surging Tide

SPOTLIGHT:

Unleash Hell

The Times:

Go Your Own Way

D Express:

Our Papa Smurf

POSTDATA:

Surging Tide

Daily Mirror:

Surging Tide

The Sun:

Unleash Hell

The Guardian:

Go Your Own Way

Telegraph:

Palazzo Persico

Daily Mail:

Palazzo Persico

The Star:

Palazzo Persico

Daily Record:

Palazzo Persico