May 21 / 16.10 Nottingham

16.10

Good To Soft

Host Your Event At Nottingham Racecourse Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Stayers Series Qual’)

  • Prize money: £5495.7
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Host Your Event At Nottingham Racecourse Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Stayers Series Qual’)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 13114- D BF

Last run: 263 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Typical improver for this yard who was 4-7 in handicaps last year, two of his wins coming at around this trip; still 8lb above his last winning mark and returns from nine months off, but is proven fresh; no surprise if there is still more improvement left in him and the market should be interesting.
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6

(9)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

2m 5f 143y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Trooper Bisdee

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Typical of a Prescott handicapper to have graduated from a low level to where he is now, and he could have done with faster ground when beaten 12l in last season's Cesarewitch (soft); plenty to like about his reappearance run under a big weight at Goodwood (2m, good) and he gave the impression he'd stay all day when winning over Pontefract's stiff 2m2f last season (good to firm); one of the more appealing each-way options.

12/1

2

(10)

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Goodwood

Trooper Bisdee

9st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Successful six times during a spell as a classic Prescott improver; limitations somewhat exposed in Class 2 events (including two major handicaps) subsequently; a possible danger back down in grade.

10/1

2

(10)

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Goodwood

Trooper Bisdee

9st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Successful six times during a spell as a classic Prescott improver; limitations somewhat exposed in Class 2 events (including two major handicaps) subsequently; a possible danger back down in grade.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 11363- D

Last run: 186 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Four wins last year included a hat-trick over 1m4f-2m on turf/AW in the autumn; not seen in six months, but has gone well fresh before and versatile as regards ground; respected.
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4th

6

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:20 York

Valley Of Flowers

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Five-runner race at Carlisle (1m3f) last Saturday was first win since 2023 and she's a dependable sort who finished a C&D second (twice) and fourth in July 2024 and 2025 on her only three appearances at York; going back up 5lb since Carlisle seems to pose the difficulty but she should be on the premises.

13/2

1st

3

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

19:39 Carlisle

Valley Of Flowers

10st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Five-time winner who hasn't won since 2023 but she's run with credit on many subsequent occasions, including on her only visit here when second under Joanna Mason in this race last year; back in form on her last two starts and she's in calculations.

4/1

4th

3

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 5

16:35 Catterick

Valley Of Flowers

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

No win since completing a three-timer at 1m4f-2m in the autumn of 2023; however, she ran her best race of the year when going close at Thirsk (1m4f, good) last month; has a good run in her back up in trip.

13/8

Form: 433245

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
1-5 on turf but his last eight starts have been on the AW, finishing in the frame five times; unexposed over this far and makes some appeal returned to grass now back off his last winning mark; cheekpieces given a go.
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10th

2

(6)

7th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Tenerife Sunshine

10st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Charlie Johnston

Won at Goodwood in June and went very close, albeit in uncompetitive field, at Pontefract on penultimate start; ties in with Duke Of Verona on latest effort; acts on AW.

7/1

5th

6

(8)

25th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Tenerife Sunshine

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Johnston

prominent, outpaced over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

7/2

2nd

2

(1)

18th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 27y

Class 3

17:15 Pontefract

Tenerife Sunshine

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Won a 2m Goodwood handicap in June (good) when wearing cheekpieces for the second time; hasn't run quite as well since (beaten 47l at Goodwood last time); down in grade and visor on again (no obvious improvement last time he wore one); chance.

8/1

Form: 12326/ D BF

Last run: 654 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Five wins at up to 2m1f on turf for Milton Harris in 2021/22, but not seen in 654 days and still 7lb above last winning mark; market informative on debut for new yard after such a long absence.
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7th

3

(3)

4th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Super Superjack

9st 7lb

J: William Carver

T: Olly Murphy

Well treated on best turf form but it's a long time since his last win; inconsistent results for current yard and latest defeat took his AW record to 0-10.

16/1

7th

2

(3)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Super Superjack

9st 11lb

J: William Carver

T: Olly Murphy

Four wins on turf, the last three over further than this and the latest in 2022; missed 2023; bit more needed than when fourth at Kempton in October on latest outing and he is dropping in trip.

9/1

14/1

Form: 617-66

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Just 1lb above his last winning mark and no problem with the trip having won over it on the AW; needs to bounce back from a poor effort at Wolverhampton (16.5f, AW) four weeks ago, though.
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10th

1

(5)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Haydock

Seal Of Solomon

10st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ed Dunlop

Three wins on AW and three on good to firm, the latest at Newbury (1m4f; stays 2m) last June; has struggled this season, given wind surgery before latest start; 8lb lower than reappearance.

16/1

11th

1

(4)

18th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Seal Of Solomon

10st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Ed Dunlop

Six-time winner at up to 16.5f, including on Tapeta; has struggled this season and has had wind surgery since being well beaten at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) in June; takes a 2lb drop and slight drop in grade and he's well treated if he can be revived.

14/1

7th

5

(2)

1st Jun 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Lingfield (AW)

Seal Of Solomon

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Ed Dunlop

Won off 1lb higher at Newbury (1m4f, good to firm) last June but he's been disappointing in four runs since; takes a big drop back in trip here but he needs to get back near his best; regular visor is replaced by first-time blinkers.

10/1

7/1

Form: 2242-4

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
0-7; runner-up three times in small fields over 1m4f-2m on turf/AW last year, but finished a well-beaten fourth of five at Goodwood (1m6f, heavy) this month; possible that the combination of a nine-month absence and deep ground found him out so he may show more on this better surface.
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1st

2

(1)

9th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:25 Lingfield (AW)

Fox Vision

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Roger Varian

0-8; runner-up three times in small fields over 1m4f-2m on turf/AW last year but has regressed this campaign (1m6f/2m); others preferred.

100/30

6th

6

(3)

21st May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Nottingham

Fox Vision

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Roger Varian

0-7; runner-up three times in small fields over 1m4f-2m on turf/AW last year, but finished a well-beaten fourth of five at Goodwood (1m6f, heavy) this month; possible that the combination of a nine-month absence and deep ground found him out so he may show more on this better surface.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 51-550 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Not gone on from his Southwell success (16.5f, AW) in December, though front-running may not have suited him at Lingfield (2m, AW) last time; only seen on Flat turf once since August 2022, but he does act on it (2-8); interesting, especially if taking to the first-time cheekpieces.
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3

(1)

21st May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Nottingham

Sarsons Risk

9st 13lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: B F Brookhouse

Not gone on from his Southwell success (16.5f, AW) in December, though front-running may not have suited him at Lingfield (2m, AW) last time; only seen on Flat turf once since August 2022, but he does act on it (2-8); interesting, especially if taking to the first-time cheekpieces.

7/1

3

(1)

21st May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Nottingham

Sarsons Risk

9st 13lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: B F Brookhouse

Not gone on from his Southwell success (16.5f, AW) in December, though front-running may not have suited him at Lingfield (2m, AW) last time; only seen on Flat turf once since August 2022, but he does act on it (2-8); interesting, especially if taking to the first-time cheekpieces.

7/1

11th

8

(8)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Sarsons Risk

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: B F Brookhouse

Hit a personal best with his comfortable win at Southwell (2m, Tapeta) in December and he had an excuse when dropped back to 1m3f there the following month; can be a bit hit-and-miss but he still looks feasibly treated and has possibilities back up in trip.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £33.00
Straight Forecast £31.18
Trifecta £133.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Trooper Bisdee

Daily Mail:

Tenerife Sunshine

SPOTLIGHT:

Valley Of Flowers

The Times:

Super Superjack

POSTDATA:

Seal Of Solomon

NEWMARKET:

Trooper Bisdee

Telegraph:

Trooper Bisdee

The Guardian:

Trooper Bisdee

Daily Mirror:

Trooper Bisdee

The Star:

Trooper Bisdee

D Express:

Tenerife Sunshine

Daily Record:

Super Superjack