June 02 / 17.30 Nottingham

17.30

Good To Soft

Sky Bet Club Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £6542.5
  • 1m 0f 75y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Sky Bet Club Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 1170-3 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick over 1m on fast ground last summer and back to form when close third of 15 at Beverley on reappearance; won on good to soft as 2yo but it would give him more to prove.
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4th

9

(10)

15th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

War Chant

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

C&D winner when trained by Rae Guest and he built on his stable debut when third of eight here 28 days ago (behind Hinchinbrooke); each-way claims.

14/1

1

(4)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

War Chant

10st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Won at Wolverhampton around this time last year and at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack; made all) in October; left Rae Guest (same owner) after finishing a respectable fourth of nine over the latter C&D in December; heed the market signals on this stable debut after 286 days away.

10/1

OUR TIP

7/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 126320 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Held his form well during a busy year until upped sharply in class at Chester last time; this race should be more his cup of tea but he's not proven on softer than good.
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1st

3

(6)

3rd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

14:00 Chepstow

Island Native

9st 11lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Got off the mark on turf at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) in June off 1lb lower mark when making all; he had to use up energy to lead from a wide stall and didn't have much left once headed when fifth at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) nine days ago; chance if able to dominate from the front.

8/1

5th

6

(9)

25th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

17:00 Beverley

Island Native

10st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Free-going front-runner who has won three times this year, most recently here (7.4f, good to firm) in June; suffered worrying dip in form afterwards but steadied the ship with respectable fourth at Epsom (7f, good) last week and will be fine over today's trip; no surprise if he makes a bold bid.

8/1

4th

3

(1)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

16:35 Epsom

Island Native

9st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Triple all-the-way winner already in 2024 and perfectly drawn to attack this time, but can sometimes prove too free for his own good and hasn't beaten anything home since the most recent success; risks attached.

7/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 209252 BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
0-16 since debut win but there have been four seconds, including on two of his last three starts; latest was at Yarmouth (7f, soft) six days ago and he also stays 1m; major each-way claims on those better performances.
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4th

2

(7)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Beylerbeyi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Tricky to settle and is held up in rear; won the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2m2f, good to firm; 9lb higher today) last October and had some very solid AW form over 1m2f-2m this year; back to near his best when eighth of 20 at Royal Ascot (2m4f) but he needs to hit a new high if he's to win this.

16/1

8th

1

(16)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Beylerbeyi

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Won the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2m2f, good to firm; 9lb higher today) last October and had some very solid AW form over 1m2f-2m this year; not nearly so good in his two races back on turf but his recent run at Epsom (1m2f) should have teed him up nicely for this; current mark and tactical issues coming from the rear are the chief worries.

12/1

10th

5

(17)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Beylerbeyi

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Acts on good to soft, much more to prove on soft; won the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2m2f, good to firm; 10lb higher today) last October and had some very solid AW form over 1m2f-2m this year, prior to tailing off at 50-1 in the Group 3 Ormonde at Chester four weeks ago; he's not on a bad mark but plenty needs to go right if one of his late rushes is to prevail in this.

33/1

9/2

Form: 126731 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Not all plain sailing this year but she won under Gina Mangan on her first and latest starts, the latter over C&D (good); acts on soft; back up 3lb but firmly in the argument.
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8

(10)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Soi Dao

9st 10lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Several good runs in Class 6 turf events this summer, winning at Chepstow (7f, good) in August; not at her best last time and others look stronger.

10/1

3

(8)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

15:03 Chepstow

Soi Dao

9st 10lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Had been threatening for a while before winning for Taryn Langley over 7f here, back in the cheekpieces, off 4lb lower 11 days ago; there's little wiggle room off this mark but the extra furlong's fine round a course she likes, and she's a player.

7/1

3

(5)

14th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:45 Chepstow

Soi Dao

9st 8lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Largely consistent mare who was placed over 1m here (good to firm) last month and went down fighting when very close second to Romanovich over C&D (good) a fortnight later; wears headgear for first time since 2023; likely to make her presence felt again.

3/1

5th
5 (6)
Equion

10/1

Form: 31953- CD

Last run: 209 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Two wins last summer, the latter over C&D (heavy); just 1lb higher today and close third on AW ended last term on a satisfactory note; bit more to prove, though, given this is his reappearance and under 7lb claimer.
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9th

8

(6)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Equion

9st 3lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Triple turf winner who is 1-19 on AW; perked up with a close call at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December but he's not come close to that form in three subsequent runs; may have needed his Nottingham reappearance last month but his tactical speed will be tested back at this trip and others are more convincing.

16/1

4th

5

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

18:35 Nottingham

Equion

8st 7lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Dual C&D winner who had a near-miss off this mark at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December; didn't fire in his final two runs during the winter but has claims if he can rediscover his spark after a break.

10/1

5th

4

(5)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:08 Kempton (AW)

Equion

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

6lb below his last winning mark but recent form has been patchy, his narrow defeat at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last month surrounded by lesser efforts at the same track; 1-18 on AW; others more compelling.

6/1

9/1

Form: 224114 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Having a good season on AW, including two wins at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March; not disgraced after slow start on latest outing; however, turf form (four races in 2022, one last August) is very low-level stuff.
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10th

7

(5)

22nd May 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Egoiste

10st 13lb

J: Mr Guy Mitchell

T: David Menuisier

C&D winner; two solid efforts over C&D this year and he won a 1m4f handicap at Kempton in April; last of four over C&D (Dubai Immo third) under Guy Mitchell 21 days ago, but that was a messy affair and this bigger field should help; chance.

6/1

10th

7

(5)

22nd May 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Egoiste

10st 13lb

J: Mr Guy Mitchell

T: David Menuisier

C&D winner; two solid efforts over C&D this year and he won a 1m4f handicap at Kempton in April; last of four over C&D (Dubai Immo third) under Guy Mitchell 21 days ago, but that was a messy affair and this bigger field should help; chance.

6/1

4th

4

(3)

1st May 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Egoiste

10st 13lb

J: Mr Guy Mitchell

T: David Menuisier

took keen hold, raced in third

4/1

11/2

Form: 267-34 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Acts on good to soft; scored comfortably from off the pace over C&D last June and has produced two respectable shows this season; each-way claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(6)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Bernadine

9st 6lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Four wins for James Fanshawe, including at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in October, but well held in both runs for this yard; ran into some trouble at Wolverhampton last time but still 3lb higher than for her last win and others are preferred; blinkers removed.

16/1

8th

8

(6)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Bernadine

9st 6lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Four wins for James Fanshawe, including at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in October, but well held in both runs for this yard; ran into some trouble at Wolverhampton last time but still 3lb higher than for her last win and others are preferred; blinkers removed.

16/1

6th

8

(8)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bernadine

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Four wins for James Fanshawe, including at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in October, but she made a low-key start for this yard at Kempton ten days ago; that was after a short break but her three AW wins have all been in Class 6 events and she could be vulnerable again at this new trip.

20/1

Form: 9-5589 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won a Newcastle novice (1m, AW) in February 2023; mixed form since with heavy defeats on last two starts and latest was his turf debut (1m2f, good); at least return to 1m should help.
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1st

2

(4)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Parish Councillor

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

C&D novice winner in 2023 and he made a winning start for this stable at Lingfield (1m, AW) 12 days ago; respected following a 3lb rise with the visor now replacing cheekpieces.

5/4

7

(3)

13th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Parish Councillor

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

Winless since landing a 1m novice on Newcastle AW in 2023 but the pick of his Tapeta handicap form since shows he's well treated on yard debut; left the Barrons for £11,000 since last seen; likely to be dangerous if taking to Polytrack.

7/4

8/1

Form: 3320-2

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; creditable second of five off this mark, despite pulling hard, at Leicester (7f, good) on seasonal debut; may settle better and show progress with hood now applied; acts on soft; not ruled out.
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1st

2

(8)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell (AW)

King Of Fury

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Dods

Ran well in fourth at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) two starts ago then failed to settle when well beaten at Ripon (1m2f, good) last time; he has some versatility trip-wise, having won over C&D last March, and he's capable of making an impact back down in distance.

8/1

7th

2

(4)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:50 Ripon

King Of Fury

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Dods

Three AW wins, the latest by a neck at Kempton (1m; from 4lb higher) this time last year; yet to win on turf (0-13), but did finish one place ahead of Yermanthere at Carlisle (1m1f, soft; 5-1) ten days ago; that form was boosted when third-placed Star Cast won easily at Chester on Saturday.

7/1

4th

5

(7)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:53 Carlisle

King Of Fury

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Triple AW winner who failed to get home, having raced too freely, over 1m2f in that sphere last time (still ran respectably); 0-12 on turf but was a good second off 6lb higher in last attempt; not ruled out.

15/2

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Payout
Exacta £53.80
Straight Forecast £57.14
Tricast £128.36
Trifecta £192.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Soi Dao

RP RATINGS:

Bernadine

Daily Record:

King Of Fury

The Star:

War Chant

TOPSPEED:

Equion

POSTDATA:

Bernadine

NEWMARKET:

Bernadine

The Times:

Bernadine

Telegraph:

Soi Dao

D Express:

Soi Dao

Daily Mirror:

Soi Dao

The Sun:

Soi Dao