June 19 / 20.20 Nottingham

20.20

Soft

Host Your Conference At Nottingham Racecourse Handicap

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 1m 0f 75y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Host Your Conference At Nottingham Racecourse Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 14-112 D BF

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has won three of her last five races and ideally suited by soft ground, so it wasn't a bad run at all four days ago at Bath when the ground was good; handicapper might be close to reeling her in now but commands respect.
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3rd

7

(10)

15th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

17:35 Leicester

Andromedas Kingdom

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Michael Appleby

Three wins this year (two on soft), the latest when edging out Astronomica at Nottingham in June; now needs to bounce back from quieter runs, latterly in the Bath race dominated by two of today's rivals.

16/1

8th

2

(1)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Bath

Andromedas Kingdom

10st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

Three wins this year including two over C&D (soft) in the spring; fast ground was against her at Doncaster last time and has been off for 68 days since, but she has won fresh; still on a career-high mark, but the return to a soft surface would be a plus.

6/1

8th

2

(1)

25th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

16:45 Doncaster

Andromedas Kingdom

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Kicked off campaign with two wins at Bath (1m, soft) before a good second there (1m, good), and she returned to winning ways at Nottingham (1m, good to soft); it's unlikely she's going to be on slow ground today, which dents confidence somewhat, but this thriving mare is still respected.

3/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 1324-0 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Solid record in handicaps on grass and, with both wins on soft ground, good to firm was no good to her last time at Newmarket; likely contender.
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6

(5)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

15:10 Doncaster

Astronomica

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Dr Jon Scargill

Two wins as a 3yo came over a round 1m on soft ground and she's entitled to have come on for her Ripon return seven weeks ago; one to consider.

6/1

7th

12

(6)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:22 Ripon

Astronomica

9st 0lb

J: George Wood

T: Dr Jon Scargill

Both wins at 1m on soft in 2023; runner-up on two occasions last season and she was fourth of 14 at Newmarket (1m1f, good) in November when last seen; has won fresh before and would appreciate any rain.

8/1

13/2

Form: 867-82

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Gave it a good shot when runner-up under a positive ride at Chepstow (1m, soft) last month; can lack consistency but a repeat of that latest run will see her bang there.
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8

(10)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Newmarket

Believe You Me

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Heather Main

Consistent spell over 7f featured an Epsom win in July; well held on penultimate start, though, and never got into it over 1m at Brighton on latest (patchy record over 1m); good chance if back to her peak.

8/1

8

(10)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Newmarket

Believe You Me

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Heather Main

Consistent spell over 7f featured an Epsom win in July; well held on penultimate start, though, and never got into it over 1m at Brighton on latest (patchy record over 1m); good chance if back to her peak.

8/1

3

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Believe You Me

9st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Heather Main

Consistent spell featured an Epsom win in July; well held in competitive Class 4 last time but this looks an easier task.

14/1

10/1

Form: 615-87 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner who is 0-10 on turf but has placed form and handles cut underfoot; quiet this season but the return of blinkers is welcomed.
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4th

7

(3)

24th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:25 Nottingham

Cariad

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

4-16 on AW and 0-11 on turf, with no joy on either this year but there were two minor honours; acts on soft, probably on heavy; others have more pressing claims, including as she is unraced over this far.

14/1

6th

2

(1)

14th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cariad

9st 13lb

J: Liam Wright

T: George Scott

Four AW wins include two here over shorter; has so far drawn a blank in 2024 but hasn't been running badly and she's been bang there on her two previous runs over C&D.

3/1

6th

1

(5)

23rd Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cariad

10st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

She ran respectably off this mark in two starts last month, third behind an unexposed rival at Southwell last time (second and fifth have won since); should remain competitive and this is slightly easier than last time.

6/1

16/1

Form: 58-648

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Not in bad form by any means but he's got a poor strike-rate and on this sort of ground 7f probably suits him best.
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5th

9

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Al Baahy

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Prominent racer who won classified events at Wolverhampton (9.4f) and Lingfield (1m2f) in January but he's found things tough back in handicaps in his last three runs; has something to prove again and his sole turf win was in May 2023.

25/1

5th

2

(2)

5th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Baahy

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Kevin Frost

Won twice in January, including over 9.4f here, and he is back to a winning mark after three disappointing runs this spring; not a solid option.

8/1

Form: -03832 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won off 2lb higher last June (1m, good) and turn looks near after placed efforts at Beverley (good to soft) and Redcar (soft); solid.
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8th

8

(8)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Dougies Dream

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

slowly away, in rear, ran in snatches

16/1

7th

2

(11)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dougies Dream

9st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Two of his four wins have come over C&D and although his losing run is up to 12, he is 7lb lower than when last successful; one for the shortlist returned here.

15/2

14/1

Form: 7-0057

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Not far behind Dougies Dream when fifth at Redcar (1m) and possibly failed to stay 1m2f last week at a stiff Pontefract; however, he's now 0-18 and not the hardest horse to oppose.
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7th

2

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Patrick Morris

Six-time course winner, including twice from the front over C&D this winter; 4lb higher than for his last win and he's never defied a mark this lofty, but the promising Harry Vigors takes off 7lb and he may make a bold bid.

6/1

8th

7

(1)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

Six-time course winner who scored over C&D last month but that was a narrow success and he's been vulnerable in both runs since; looks weighted near his best and others are more persuasive.

12/1

3rd

5

(8)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Two 1m wins here this winter but more to prove at this trip; 3.5l behind Flowstate here 19 days ago and others look better treated.

11/2

6/1

Form: 311-67

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
His two wins last September were on softer than good; now 5lb above his last winning mark; back to form when running-on second of eight at Brighton (1m, good to firm) 7.30 yesterday.
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3rd

7

(3)

17th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:20 Brighton

Ceilidh

9st 1lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Acts on good to firm and soft; runner-up off 7lb higher here (1m) in June but he's not come close to that form since; had an excuse when upped to 1m2f here last time but his losing run is mounting up and others look safer; change of headgear.

10/1

7th

6

(2)

8th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:10 Brighton

Ceilidh

9st 6lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Best effort this year when second off 7lb higher here (1m) in June; possibilities provided he's in similar form and stays this new trip.

10/1

6th

10

(3)

16th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

16:12 Windsor

Ceilidh

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Ended last season with two wins but will need to run a lot better than in his last four races if he's to go in again.

20/1

25/1

Form: 0-5137

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Confined to the AW, winning one of his nine starts for Richard Hannon whom she left for 3,500gns; well beaten on stable debut at Wolverhampton and tongue-tie now added for turf debut.
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6th

2

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Sams Hope

9st 12lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Martin Dunne

Five AW wins since last September (6f/5f) and beaten only about 4l when ninth of 17 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) two months ago, when last seen; this is less competitive and she could be involved.

15/2

9th

16

(12)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Sams Hope

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Martin Dunne

The winner of five AW handicaps (5f-6f) since September for her new stable; 6lb higher than for the latest of them and others appeal as being better treated.

25/1

7th

3

(4)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sams Hope

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Martin Dunne

Had a tremendous spell for new yard between September and January, winning five at 6f (two here) or 5f; her handicap mark has taken a battering but a recent second at Southwell suggests she's not weighted out of it; Ryan Kavanagh 2-2 on her and she can be thereabouts again.

5/1

11th
12 (3)
Ice Shadow

20/1

Form: 18527- C

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Races prominently; has won here (1m2f, soft) and was in good form over 1m at Newcastle late last year before an off-day at Wolverhampton; could well need this on his first sighting since Christmas.
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11th

7

(2)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Ice Shadow

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

C&D winner (off 3lb lower) last autumn but has a question mark over current form, having trailed home last (had an irregular heartbeat) in sole run this year; market can guide.

25/1

11th

7

(2)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Ice Shadow

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

C&D winner (off 3lb lower) last autumn but has a question mark over current form, having trailed home last (had an irregular heartbeat) in sole run this year; market can guide.

25/1

11th

12

(3)

19th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

20:20 Nottingham

Ice Shadow

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

Races prominently; has won here (1m2f, soft) and was in good form over 1m at Newcastle late last year before an off-day at Wolverhampton; could well need this on his first sighting since Christmas.

20/1

Form: 455475

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Only had the six races; didn't get the best of luck at Yarmouth and wasn't beaten far in a Class 5 at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) last time; unraced on turf softer than good but likely contender if showing her form.
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4th

1

(2)

29th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Adelabella

10st 2lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Michael Wigham

dwelt start, held up in rear

50/1

Non-runners

Ballsbridge

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £38.50
Straight Forecast £29.48
Tricast £95.59
Trifecta £214.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Andromedas Kingdom

The Guardian:

Ballsbridge

RP RATINGS:

Dougies Dream

The Times:

Adelabella

SPOTLIGHT:

Astronomica

The Star:

Tasever

NEWMARKET:

Cariad

Daily Mirror:

Ballsbridge

Daily Record:

Dougies Dream

Telegraph:

Andromedas Kingdom

Daily Mail:

Andromedas Kingdom

D Express:

Andromedas Kingdom