May 11 / 16.05 Nottingham

16.05

Good To Soft

Raceday Hospitality From £85 Per Person Handicap

  • Prize money: £5495.7
  • 1m 0f 75y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Raceday Hospitality From £85 Per Person Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 129-60

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
His two wins have come on good and soft ground; finished out the back in big field at the Curragh last time but he ran respectably in the Lincoln on his return last month and is now back on same mark as for his close second at Newmarket (1m, heavy) in the autumn; has claims if he can recapture that form but he's not easy to predict.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

6

(14)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Spirit Genie

10st 13lb

J: Mr Jamie Neild

T: Jennie Candlish

Five-time winner on a handy mark but it's been a quiet start to this season and, even if back on song, looks vulnerable to stronger stayers over this far; the return of a visor might be no bad thing.

14/1

8th

2

(10)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Chester

Spirit Genie

11st 1lb

J: Mr Jamie Neild

T: Jennie Candlish

C&D scorer who made a promising return from a poor draw when seventh of 22 in 7f York handicap four weeks ago; figures on a handy-looking mark now and he's interesting.

10/1

7th

5

(21)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Spirit Genie

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Ended winless 2025 campaign with a placed effort in an above-average seller; starts his 2026 season off 8lb below his last winning mark but chance partly depends on the weather as he's best on ground softer than good.

20/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 34112- C

Last run: 220 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Four wins (1m-1m2f) on the Flat last year and he won on his hurdling debut at Wetherby (2m, good) in October; disappointing at Cheltenham in November but that was a tough race and he's had a break since; still looks feasibly treated in this sphere and he needs a close look on return.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Newmarket (July)

I Still Have Faith

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

Threatened on AW and turf in the spring but his last two efforts have been below par (C&D latterly); feasibly handicapped but others are more persuasive.

6/1

6th

11

(11)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

12:45 Newmarket (July)

I Still Have Faith

8st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Stuart Williams

Not at his best two weeks ago but he had been threatening on both AW and turf beforehand; on a dangerous mark and he can't be discounted.

9/1

10th

10

(14)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Newbury

I Still Have Faith

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

On a long losing sequence but twice went close on AW earlier this year and he was denied a clear run when 2l fourth of 11 at Newmarket (7f, good) last month; seems versatile ground-wise; might not be far away.

13/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 1313-7 D

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced filly who won a pair of 1m Kempton novices last year; made solid start to her handicap career when a close third of five at Lingfield (1m, AW) in December and things didn't go her way when upped to 1m2f there (ran into trouble) last time; now switches to turf after a break but she still has potential and is respected back at this trip; tongue-tie added.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(9)

25th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

16:28 Pontefract

Twirling

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Nicky Henderson

Reached a smart level on the Flat for the Crisfords (effective at 1m with give underfoot); flopped on hurdling/stable debut for Nicky Henderson in July but had wind surgery afterwards and there was some encouragement to be gleaned from her fifth at Ascot (1m, good to soft) 19 days ago; that could be a run to build on and her sole start at 1m2f was inconclusive; not at all ruled out.

10/1

5th

3

(7)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:50 Ascot

Twirling

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Nicky Henderson

Reached a smart level on the Flat for the Crisfords (effective at 1m with give underfoot); bitterly disappointing in a novice hurdle on debut for Nicky Henderson but unwise to read too much into that and she's had wind surgery in the meantime.

16/1

8

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

18:00 Uttoxeter

Twirling

10st 9lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Very useful on the Flat for the Crisfords and a respectable sixth in a 1m Newmarket handicap in October; switched to a top jumps stable for hurdling career and could easily be too good for these if taking to it, providing the stays.

Evs

Form: 4304-4 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Added to his fine efforts in big fields when fourth of 18 in the Spring Mile on his Doncaster reappearance (soft) in March; on same mark on this drop back in grade and has claims if he gets a good pace and some luck.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(4)

26th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:05 Ripon

Clear Angel

9st 13lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Susan Corbett

His losing sequence goes back 15 races to June 2023 but he's been a good third on his last two starts and can be thereabouts once more.

5/1

3rd

2

(6)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:40 Thirsk

Clear Angel

9st 7lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Susan Corbett

Posted sound effort when placed off today's mark at Haydock (1m, good) last month but remains without a win since June 2023, and the faster ground here may not be ideal; not the percentage call.

6/1

7

(1)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 5

14:05 Haydock

Clear Angel

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Susan Corbett

Some encouraging efforts off a reduced mark this season but his form nosedived at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) two weeks ago; has something to prove again after that and his last win was over two years ago.

7/1

13/2

Form: 400-43 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who has reached the frame in his two runs at Ripon (1m, soft/heavy) this season; hard to rule out another good run but he looks weighted near best off this mark and wouldn't want the ground to dry out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 3

15:15 Ripon

Spioradalta

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Mark Walford

Down the field at York and Windsor on his last two starts but he's won on his last four visits to Ripon (1m2f, good/good to soft), including twice this year; it's surprising he's only ever had one crack at 1m4f, given how well he kept on over that trip in 2024; firmly in calculations back here.

11/2

6th

3

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 3

19:45 Windsor

Spioradalta

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Most likeable front runner who bagged a second win of 2026 in 1m2f Ripon handicap in May; unable to lead from a poor draw when 11th at York (1m2f) 15 days ago and remains very much one to consider.

7/1

11th

7

(14)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Spioradalta

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Mark Walford

Better than ever when he won five times last year and he's carried on that good work this term, scoring at Ripon (1m2f, good to soft) in April and again over that C&D (good) a fortnight ago; that's arguably his favourite track but he's got form here too and can't be dismissed in current mood.

12/1

Form: 1932-5 BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Good efforts on AW in the last three of his four handicaps, most recently when fifth of 14 at Chelmsford (1m; 7-2 favourite) on his return in March; should benefit from that run but he's now 1-7 and still has something to prove on turf; mixed messages.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

5

(17)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Deceiver

9st 8lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Won 7f Kempton novice in March 2023; two fair AW runs in October 2023; below form since, including back on turf last time.

16/1

12th

5

(17)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Deceiver

9st 8lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Won 7f Kempton novice in March 2023; two fair AW runs in October 2023; below form since, including back on turf last time.

16/1

6th

6

(3)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

16:05 Nottingham

Deceiver

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Good efforts on AW in the last three of his four handicaps, most recently when fifth of 14 at Chelmsford (1m; 7-2 favourite) on his return in March; should benefit from that run but he's now 1-7 and still has something to prove on turf; mixed messages.

6/1

Form: 68-512 CD BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won four times last season, including this race; struggled at Pontefract on his return last month but he's bounced back with a win and close second there (both at 1m on soft) in last two runs; only 1lb higher than last time and he's a big player back at this track; all wins have been on good or slower but he handles most ground.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(8)

11th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:42 Nottingham

On The River

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Harriet Bethell

Promising fifth in the Spring Mile on his return and then found only a stablemate too strong at Ripon in April (both 1m, good to soft); not so good at Pontefract last time when faced with good ground; the more rain to fall the better for him.

6/1

7th

5

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:23 Pontefract

On The River

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Harriet Bethell

Won last summer's Carlisle Bell off this mark (1m, soft); ran well when fifth in the Spring Mile at Doncaster on his return before finding only his stablemate Milteye too strong at Ripon 13 days ago (1m, good to soft; Walsingham back in third); fully effective over C&D but he appears to have a preference for slower than good now and drying conditions aren't sure to suit.

3/1

2nd

5

(4)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ripon

On The River

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Harriet Bethell

The vast majority of his wins have come on slow ground but the going was good when he was second in this race last year; reappeared with promising fifth of 22 in the Spring Mile at Doncaster and could be in the mix.

3/1

14/1

Form: 3321-0 D

Last run: 131 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Off the mark (seventh attempt) when making all in Newcastle novice (1m, AW) in December and he had an excuse when upped to 1m2f on his handicap debut there in January; now returns to 1m but he needs more progress back on turf after 131 days off.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(8)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

16:05 Nottingham

Ribble Rouser

8st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Off the mark (seventh attempt) when making all in Newcastle novice (1m, AW) in December and he had an excuse when upped to 1m2f on his handicap debut there in January; now returns to 1m but he needs more progress back on turf after 131 days off.

14/1

8th

8

(8)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

16:05 Nottingham

Ribble Rouser

8st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

led

14/1

0

2

(10)

1st Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Ribble Rouser

9st 10lb

J: Alex Fielding

T: Tim Easterby

led at steady pace

15/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £59.00
Straight Forecast £63.15
Tricast £301.37
Trifecta £422.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

On The River

TOPSPEED:

Clear Angel

RP RATINGS:

I Still Have Faith

Daily Mail:

Deceiver

NEWMARKET:

Twirling

The Star:

Deceiver

D Express:

I Still Have Faith

Daily Record:

I Still Have Faith

POSTDATA:

On The River

The Times:

On The River

Telegraph:

On The River

Daily Mirror:

On The River

THE NORTH:

Clear Angel

The Guardian:

Clear Angel

The Sun:

Clear Angel