June 02 / 16.25 Nottingham

16.25

Good To Soft

Sky Bet Acca Freeze Handicap

  • Prize money: £10800
  • 1m 0f 75y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Sky Bet Acca Freeze Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 4343-0 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Lacklustre effort at Newmarket on his seasonal return in April (1m, good); placed in last season's Hunt Cup off this mark and he's capable of a big run if that reappearance was needed.
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8th

3

(10)

3rd May 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

15:55 Goodwood

Aerion Power

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Slowly away every time last season and wasn't quite the force of old in a mixed campaign, but he won at Nottingham (1m, good) in June and was a creditable third at Doncaster (1m2f, good) in September; left Sir Michael Stoute for 42,000gns in October and needs to better what he did in 2024.

8/1

8th

3

(10)

3rd May 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

15:55 Goodwood

Aerion Power

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Slowly away every time last season and wasn't quite the force of old in a mixed campaign, but he won at Nottingham (1m, good) in June and was a creditable third at Doncaster (1m2f, good) in September; left Sir Michael Stoute for 42,000gns in October and needs to better what he did in 2024.

8/1

Form: 352111 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won three races without headgear but he's been transformed by blinkers, completing a hat-trick when coming from off the pace to lead late at Newmarket two weeks ago (travelled strongly); 3lb rise not insurmountable and he should be involved as long as they don't dawdle.
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6th

4

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

19:35 Chepstow

Great Blasket

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Has won seven of his 25 races on turf; has run well in three starts since returning last month and should run his usual solid race.

11/2

7th

5

(7)

15th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:07 Wetherby

Great Blasket

9st 11lb

J: Lloyd Applegate

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Has won seven of his 24 races on turf and sound run last time when 0.75l third at Nottingham (8.5f, good); on a good mark at present and could go well.

4/1

3rd

4

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:25 Nottingham

Great Blasket

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

C&D winner; 5lb lower than for his last success; ran a solid race on this month's return to turf at Windsor; one to consider.

5/1

13/2

Form: 008-08 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
One of his seven wins came over C&D and he's versatile ground-wise; well short of his best in two runs last month but down in the weights and this is less competitive.
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9th

8

(7)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cruyff Turn

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Front-runner who is 2lb lower then when winning at Redcar (7f, good to firm) in April, but his form since then has been patchy; ran with credit in two starts on Tapeta (at Southwell) a year ago, but will need to be at the top of his game and is likely to face competition for the lead.

33/1

9th

3

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Cruyff Turn

9st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Two good runs here on fast ground this season, winning over 7f on first occasion; has rather lost his form recently; best form on faster ground.

14/1

9th

3

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Cruyff Turn

9st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Two good runs here on fast ground this season, winning over 7f on first occasion; has rather lost his form recently; best form on faster ground.

14/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 86309- D

Last run: 246 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Winless since the summer of 2021; the handicapper was on top last year and he ended that campaign with two heavy defeats on ground that shouldn't have fazed him; starts this season off a reduced mark as a result, though, and his yard is going well; can go well fresh.
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8th

10

(11)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:00 York

Brunch

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Dods

prominent, weakened gradually from over 1f out

12/1

6th

5

(7)

27th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Brunch

8st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Five-time winner who is on a good mark and he ran well in this last season; lots to like about his return at Nottingham (1m) when perhaps unfortunate not to have troubled the winner; major player.

6/1

Form: 912-14 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Made a winning reappearance in a 1m2f handicap at Windsor in April (Class 4; good to soft); similar form when fourth at Lingfield three weeks ago; more needed back in trip in a higher grade.
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2nd

3

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Newmarket (July)

First Officer

9st 7lb

J: Sorin Moldoveanu

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won under 7lb claimer in four-runner C&D race (good to firm) last July off 1lb higher; Yarmouth second one month ago and should be seriously involved.

9/2

2nd

6

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 4

16:28 Yarmouth

First Officer

9st 0lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Goes on any ground; didn't run at all badly when fifth of ten at Salisbury (1m4f, good) 19 days ago having been off for eight months (has run well fresh); now 1lb below his last winning mark and considered.

9/1

5th

5

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

20:45 Salisbury

First Officer

9st 6lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Six-time winner but only one of those came in a double-figure field (October 2022); ran well at Newmarket when last seen eight months ago; has gone well fresh in the past; others appeal more all the same.

10/1

Form: -34248 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Series of good AW runs since joining Ruth Carr; disappointing at Redcar on his return to turf 13 days ago, however, and headgear is now reached for.
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3rd

4

(7)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Dawn Of Liberation

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

His five wins include one over C&D last May; below his best on his first two starts this year but took a step back in the right direction when a 2l fifth of 12 at Ripon (1m2f, good) 19 days ago; contender.

9/2

5th

5

(2)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

19:45 Ripon

Dawn Of Liberation

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Five-time winner, three times at around 1m2f (good/good to firm) last summer; well handicapped on his best form last season but he's been quiet in two runs this spring and needs to rediscover his spark.

12/1

Form: 33-006 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Strong traveller who won twice on slower than good (1m and 7f) last season; running herself into form this year and she's edging down the weights; full revival looks around the corner.
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8th

2

(2)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:18 Newmarket (July)

Farhh To Shy

9st 11lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

Won off 1lb higher at York (7f, good to soft) last July but she's 0-9 since and has form figures of 006707 this season; handles most ground but she needs a major revival back in a Class 4 event.

8/1

7th

3

(11)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

19:00 Yarmouth

Farhh To Shy

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Margarson

in rear

8/1

24th

12

(2)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:40 Ascot

Farhh To Shy

9st 0lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

Strong traveller who has winning form over C&D; hit the front briefly inside the final 1f when close sixth of 19 to Villanova Queen in this race (round 1m) last year; operating a little below her best this season but her mark has edged back down as a result.

25/1

14/1

Form: 352-07 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on the pick of his turf and AW form; however, has failed to score since 2022 and others have stronger claims on 2024 efforts; drying ground will help.
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9th

4

(4)

23rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Excel Power

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

prominent

14/1

8th

2

(7)

20th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ripon

Excel Power

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Not won on turf since Windsor success in May 2022 (1m, good to firm); has won on AW since; back on a good mark, fair fourth at Windsor last time (1m, good to firm) so could go well.

10/1

Form: 21-600

Last run: 86 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won two 7f handicaps on AW last season and also ran some good races on turf at up to 8.5f; had an unsuccessful stint in Dubai earlier in the year and he will need to leave turf efforts behind to defy this mark.
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12th

4

(10)

27th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

All The Kings Men

8st 13lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

Dual AW winner who has threatened here in the past; however, he doesn't return in the best of form and this is a tough race in which to bounce back.

14/1

9th

2

(1)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

All The Kings Men

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

Won two 7f handicaps on AW last season and also ran some good races on turf at up to 8.5f; had an unsuccessful stint in Dubai earlier in the year and he will need to leave turf efforts behind to defy this mark.

9/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £25.47
Tricast £133.01

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Great Blasket

SPOTLIGHT:

Brunch

POSTDATA:

First Officer

Daily Record:

Farhh To Shy

NEWMARKET:

All The King's Men

The Times:

Great Blasket

Telegraph:

Great Blasket

The Guardian:

Great Blasket

D Express:

Great Blasket

Daily Mirror:

Great Blasket

The Sun:

Great Blasket

RP RATINGS:

Brunch

The Star:

Brunch