November 17 / 17.20 Newcastle (AW)

17.20

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Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Nursery Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 056

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Down the field at big prices in first three starts, most recently when a 9l sixth of eight at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last month; this is more realistic but she still needs improvement on his nursery/Tapeta debut; cheekpieces added.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

10

(10)

9th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Pontefract

Mulciber

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

led but pestered, increased tempo 2f out, rallied when headed final 110yds, just held second

9/2

3rd

2

(10)

27th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:50 Newcastle (AW)

Mulciber

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Dylan Cunha

Dual course winner for Marco Botti (7f/1m); bumped into very progressive rival when second at Southwell (1m) in March then changed hands for 17,000gns later that month; player if still in same form for new stable.

7/1

2nd

2

(3)

10th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Mulciber

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

prominent, led after 1f, headed over 1f out, kept on, no match for winner

11/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 706

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Beaten around 11l in three maiden/novice events but she wasn't given a hard time in the mud at Newmarket (7f) on her recent return from a short break; looks a possible improver now switched to a nursery and she's bred to be much better than this opening mark; cheekpieces added.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(5)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Fariha

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: William Haggas

Still to register a victory; had the hood dispensed with when tenth of 12 in 7f Newcastle handicap 20 days ago; blinkers are tried here with more required.

10/1

1st

7

(5)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Fariha

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: William Haggas

Still to register a victory; had the hood dispensed with when tenth of 12 in 7f Newcastle handicap 20 days ago; blinkers are tried here with more required.

10/1

10th

12

(12)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Fariha

9st 0lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

in rear

12/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 36636

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Made a promising start in nurseries when a third of 12 here (6f) in September but she was well below form when stepped back up to 7f at Wolverhampton last time; bit to prove again after that and others are preferred.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(5)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Polly The Rocket

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

prominent

6/1

4th

5

(7)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Polly The Rocket

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

C&D win off 5lb higher in January; not beaten far here three weeks ago off 2lb higher; below par latest but still dangerous at this level.

8/1

10th

12

(12)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Polly The Rocket

8st 11lb

J: Archie Young

T: Craig Lidster

in touch with leaders

8/1

Form: 5745

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to several useful winners but he's faded in his four runs so far including when a 4l fifth on nursery debut at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month; in good hands and still early days but he needs improvement.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(8)

27th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Hand Jive

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Nine-race maiden who appeared to be going the wrong way, but bounced back in the first-time visor when third of nine at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) ten days ago; 1lb lower, but much depends on whether the headgear continues to work.

7/1

3rd

7

(3)

17th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Hand Jive

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Johnston

Has bits of encouraging form but ran badly (finished last of 11) at Newcastle most recently; hopes of shedding his maiden status are pinned on first-time headgear.

12/1

11

(1)

28th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Hand Jive

8st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

0-7 but some fair runs since switched to Tapeta and from a bad draw he didn't run too badly last time at Kempton (7f); that might be more his trip but he's still considered.

10/1

33/1

Form: 870677

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Has yet to finish in the frame in her six runs and she's finished a well-held seventh here (7f/1m) in her last two starts; continues to drop down the weights but she makes no appeal.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(9)

11th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

11:50 Southwell (AW)

Red Iris

9st 0lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Close fifth over 7f at Newcastle in November but never landed a blow when filling the same position over C&D since; first-time headgear needs to have sharpening effect.

16/1

5th

12

(7)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Red Iris

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

0-7 and not progressing but her latest effort at Newcastle can be upgraded as she made a big move having been switched left 2f out, those efforts taking their toll late; not bred to sprint but worth another crack at 6f.

12/1

20

7th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

12:47 Southwell (AW)

Red Iris

9st 0lb

T: Tim Easterby

Form: 00785

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Has not finished closer than 6l to a winner so far including in two 1m nurseries; probably went off too fast here last time but he needs improvement back in trip.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

12

(2)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Factorforfurniture

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

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

16/1

5th

8

(10)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

14:30 Newcastle (AW)

Factorforfurniture

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

led, took keen hold after 1f, clear from over 6f out

14/1

8th

5

(7)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

16:00 Leicester

Factorforfurniture

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Ollie Pears

Offered little in two runs for Ronald Thompson and again for his new yard when last of seven in 7f Catterick novice 13 days ago; more is required on his first go in nurseries.

14/1

13/2

Form: 620445

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
0-7 but she's reached the frame three times and she made a bold bid when a close fifth in a C&D nursery last month; went down fighting behind a subsequent winner in that race and she's respected off unchanged mark.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(2)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Goldmine Girl

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Craig Lidster

0-10 and she's been some way below form in AW handicaps in her last three starts; 1m seemed to stretch her at Southwell last time but mark has bottomed out now and others are preferred; cheekpieces back on.

20/1

7th

12

(1)

12th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Goldmine Girl

8st 5lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Craig Lidster

led, headed 2f out, weakening when carried left inside final furlong

25/1

19

7th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

12:47 Southwell (AW)

Goldmine Girl

9st 1lb

T: Craig Lidster

3/1

Form: 47623

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has mixed record in his five runs but he looks interesting on his second in a Yarmouth nursery (7f, soft) last month and he had an excuse back at 6f last time; could resume his progress back up in trip and he's an interesting contender from good draw.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14

(9)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:00 Nottingham

Upper Hand

9st 0lb

J: Lloyd Applegate

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

0-17 (placed over 5.5f-7f); acts on soft; below par latest but either of his prior efforts would probably see him get competitive.

12/1

9

(8)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

17:40 Brighton

Upper Hand

8st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Still a maiden but beat all bar one in form over shorter here a month ago and he should shed his maiden status sooner or later.

7/2

2nd

8

(8)

31st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

16:52 Brighton

Upper Hand

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Still a maiden but ran encouragingly at Ripon (good) dropped to 5f last time; unexposed at about this distance and on turf; one to consider.

6/1

Form: 568599

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who has yet to be placed and he's finished ninth here (5f) in his last two starts; mark continues to fall but he needs a transformation at this new trip.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(11)

18th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Leicester

Mehigburn

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John Butler

0-13 but has been placed in similar contests over 6f at Yarmouth the last twice (good to firm/soft); each-way claims again.

11/2

3rd

9

(8)

28th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:10 Yarmouth

Mehigburn

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: John Butler

Regressed for his previous yard but did much better back from five months off over C&D (soft) a fortnight ago; his profile would suggest he's no certainty to build on that on different ground however.

7/2

2nd

10

(3)

13th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:40 Yarmouth

Mehigburn

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John Butler

in rear

10/1

Form: 08008

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Well held at big prices in all five runs and she was almost 4l behind Goldmine Girl in a C&D nursery last time; dropped another 4lb but she needs to do much better with cheekpieces added.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(2)

2nd May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:42 Redcar

Yeulan

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

in touch with leaders, lost position over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

100/1

6th

7

(2)

2nd May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:42 Redcar

Yeulan

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

in touch with leaders, lost position over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

100/1

8

(2)

25th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:40 Beverley

Yeulan

8st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Little solid form and hopes appear to rest on this step up in trip having a positive effect; that isn't assured on pedigree.

33/1

Form: 086569

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Didn't get much luck when a promising fifth on his nursery debut here (6f) in September but he's been disappointing over this trip in both subsequent runs; cheekpieces are now added and he needs to get back on track.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(8)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Balmanzor

8st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

midfield

20/1

9th

10

(3)

26th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Balmanzor

8st 6lb

J: George Rooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

towards rear of midfield from over 5f out

10/1

6th

10

(6)

19th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Balmanzor

9st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

midfield

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £16.20
Straight Forecast £13.86
Tricast £129.09
Trifecta £168.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Goldmine Girl

The Times:

Mulciber

D Express:

Upper Hand

NEWMARKET:

Fariha

RP RATINGS:

Polly The Rocket

The Star:

Hand Jive

Daily Mail:

Mulciber

The Sun:

Upper Hand

Telegraph:

Fariha

Daily Record:

Polly The Rocket

POSTDATA:

Goldmine Girl

The Guardian:

Goldmine Girl

Daily Mirror:

Goldmine Girl