May 11 / 16.40 Nottingham

16.40

Good To Soft

Conferencing And Events At Nottingham Racecourse Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Mile Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 0f 75y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Conferencing And Events At Nottingham Racecourse Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Mile Qualifier)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 7891-6

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Big improvement when forging clear on nursery debut at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in October; never involved at Doncaster (1m, soft) on his return but he made some late headway and shaped as though he needed the run; still has potential after only five starts and he's not ruled out.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

1

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 5

17:10 Plumpton

Rukaana

12st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Arrives here on the back of three very solid runs, winning at Windsor (2m, good) and going down narrowly since on soft and good ground; off the same mark as last time and it's just a question of whether he'll stay this far (Flat bred).

6/4

3rd

1

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Kempton

Rukaana

12st 0lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Showed improved form in January, winning readily on good ground at Windsor then clear second on softer going at Catterick; hit with another rise in the weights but Benjamin Macey takes off a useful 5lb; respected.

7/4

2nd

2

21st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

15:20 Catterick

Rukaana

12st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Improved upon previous hurdle form to get off the mark at the 11th attempt in this code at Windsor (2m, good) on New Year's Day; did it readily and there remains mileage in his mark (now 9lb higher) judged on his Flat ability; has shown hints of promise on soft/good to soft ground.

5/2

16/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 8433-8

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden who has not really progressed and was in rear at Newmarket (7f, good; 10-1) on her return last month; dropped 2lb but not sure this new trip will suit on pedigree and others are preferred.
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3rd

3

(3)

13th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

15:10 Nottingham

Phoenix Duchess

9st 10lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Harry Eustace

Eight-race maiden but she ran her best race so far when second in a C&D handicap last month; less good back here ten days later though and she's vulnerable to less-exposed runners.

10/1

8th

7

(1)

21st May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

15:40 Nottingham

Phoenix Duchess

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

0-7 but has run some good races, most recently when runner-up in recent C&D handicap (good); unexposed at the trip and in with a chance.

6/1

8th

7

(1)

21st May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

15:40 Nottingham

Phoenix Duchess

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

0-7 but has run some good races, most recently when runner-up in recent C&D handicap (good); unexposed at the trip and in with a chance.

6/1

OUR TIP

2/1

Form: 5322-1

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Placed in four of his six 2yo runs and he returned after a gelding operation with a win in a Beverley handicap (7.4f, soft) two weeks ago; up 3lb for that very narrow success but he made virtually all to hold off a clear second and is respected back up in trip.
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6th

1

(8)

15th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Classy Boy

9st 8lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: K R Burke

Won twice this year, over 7.5f at Beverley (soft) and 1m at Carlisle (good); heavy defeats the last twice but he has his sights lowered here with cheekpieces added.

5/1

6th

4

(4)

13th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

17:40 Chester

Classy Boy

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

raced wide, prominent, cajoled along 4f out, lost ground quickly 2f out, soon weakened and lost touch

10/1

9th

11

(10)

13th Aug 2024

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

19:00 Hamilton

Classy Boy

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Two front-running wins this year (7.4f/1m, soft/good) and close third here (8.3f, good to soft) two starts ago; not quite at his best at Redcar most recently but he lost a shoe and remains of interest.

12/1

Form: 6421-8

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Awarded a 7f Newcastle nursery in final 2yo run but he failed to beat a rival at Musselburgh (1m, good to soft) on his return last month; has bit to prove again after that heavy defeat and his best efforts have been on Tapeta.
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6th

8

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Arantes Nascimento

9st 11lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Arrives in top form after a 7f win at Kempton and two second places over 6f; hard to knock and should be thereabouts.

13/2

2nd

2

(6)

9th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:18 Salisbury

Arantes Nascimento

9st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Unraced on soft; 2-14 on the AW (wins over 7f) compared to 0-11 on turf but it was a good effort when second of ten at Newmarket (6f, good) 24 days ago; contender if handling conditions.

5/1

2nd

7

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

Arantes Nascimento

9st 3lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Runner-up three times in a row over 7f on AW in the winter and returned to form with a win at Kempton (7f, AW) last month; unproven over 6f and 0-10 on turf, but placed on grass a few times and is not ruled out.

10/1

Form: 4524-8

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Close up in 1m handicaps in final two runs for Charlie Hills and he had an excuse when upped to 1m3f on stable debut at Kempton last month; could go well back in trip but he's now 0-7 and others are more persuasive.
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5th

3

(3)

12th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Tactical Control

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: B F Brookhouse

Sole win from 23 starts came on turf at Salisbury off 11lb higher last August; runner-up at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW; first-time blinkers) in March but he was disappointing over 1m2f here next time and was pulled up at Bath (1m, firm; reported to have moved poorly) when favourite 38 days ago; needs to bounce back.

7/2

7

(2)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Tactical Control

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: B F Brookhouse

always behind, pulled up back straight

7/2

7

(2)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Tactical Control

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: B F Brookhouse

always behind, pulled up back straight

7/2

Form: 683-1 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Promising third in Thurles maiden (1m, soft) in final 2yo run for Joseph O'Brien; changed hands for 21,000gns and was gelded after that; well-backed on stable debut at Bath (1m, good) last month and he showed a good attitude to deny the favourite; needs more now switched to a handicap but he's still unexposed and his confidence should be boosted after that brave win.
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7th

1

(4)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Kempton (AW)

Volto Di Medusa

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jack Jones

Resumed winning ways at Lingfield (1m, AW) in June but scuppered his chance (not for first time) with a very slow start when beating one at Wolverhampton (8.5f) since.

7/1

12th

3

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Volto Di Medusa

10st 11lb

J: Miss M Boucher

T: Jack Jones

Hasn't always looked straightforward but found things falling his way when winning narrowly off 2lb lower on Polytrack two weeks ago; fine on Tapeta but his jockey, who doesn't claim, has only ridden twice under rules, including once over hurdles in Ireland.

10/1

1st

4

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Volto Di Medusa

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jack Jones

Tapeta win last summer came off this mark and the booking of Rossa Ryan is a positive as he returns to the AW after three ordinary efforts on turf; not always looked straightforward and interesting to see whether support comes this time.

12/1

Form: 5-21 D

Last run: 95 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Clear promise in her first two runs this winter before landing the odds in Wolverhampton maiden (8.6f) in February; now switches to turf but her useful dam was progressive in this sphere and she looks interesting on handicap debut; had win op after her last run.
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4th

6

(9)

30th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

15:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Crimson Coronet

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Charlie Fellowes

Two poor efforts on turf, back from wind surgery, leave her something to prove; February's C&D maiden win reads well, though, and it will be interesting to see how she goes in the market.

8/1

2

(3)

7th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Goodwood

Crimson Coronet

9st 11lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Charlie Fellowes

Nicely progressive when winning an 8.6f maiden at Wolverhampton; dropped out to finish last on handicap debut (after wind surgery) at Nottingham but unlikely that was her true running and she did go off as one of the favourites.

8/1

7th

4

(5)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:40 Nottingham

Crimson Coronet

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Charlie Fellowes

towards rear but in touch with leaders

3/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £40.20
Straight Forecast £44.53
Trifecta £188.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Classy Boy

SPOTLIGHT:

Crimson Coronet

Daily Record:

Volto Di Medusa

The Star:

Rukaana

NEWMARKET:

Crimson Coronet

POSTDATA:

Classy Boy

The Times:

Classy Boy

Telegraph:

Classy Boy

The Guardian:

Classy Boy

Daily Mail:

Classy Boy

D Express:

Classy Boy

Daily Mirror:

Classy Boy

The Sun:

Classy Boy