July 06 / 15.50 Haydock

15.50

Good

bet365 Nursery Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Nursery Series)

  • Prize money: £10468
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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bet365 Nursery Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Nursery Series)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

Form: 14 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Well-backed winner on debut at Pontefract (6f, good) in May and respectable fourth of five under penalty at Beverley (5f, good to firm) since, behind Shareholder who made it 2-2 at Royal Ascot; could have a part to play.
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5th

7

(9)

21st Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 63y

14:10 Curragh

Regal Gem

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

midfield

33/1

1st

4

(8)

6th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Haydock

Regal Gem

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Well-backed winner on debut at Pontefract (6f, good) in May and respectable fourth of five under penalty at Beverley (5f, good to firm) since, behind Shareholder who made it 2-2 at Royal Ascot; could have a part to play.

6/1

4th

3

(6)

8th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Beverley

Regal Gem

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

led

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 130

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Southwell (5f, AW) then third of six at Ascot (5f, good to soft) in May in a race that worked out well; soundly beaten in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) but has far more realistic claims on this nursery debut and he's shaped as though he could improve for 6f.
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4th

5

(6)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Sex On Fire

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

Haydock winner off 3lb lower in April (1m, good; visor on first time); has come back to form on his last two starts (both at Ayr) finishing fourth over 1m2f on first occasion (good to soft) and fifth over 1m (soft) last time; chance.

4/1

4th

5

(6)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Sex On Fire

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

Haydock winner off 3lb lower in April (1m, good; visor on first time); has come back to form on his last two starts (both at Ayr) finishing fourth over 1m2f on first occasion (good to soft) and fifth over 1m (soft) last time; chance.

4/1

5th

10

(8)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Ayr

Sex On Fire

8st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Aided by a first-time visor when gaining career win number three in 1m Haydock handicap in April; not disgraced since, including fourth of 13 over 1m2f here (good to soft) on Thursday; won't be inconvenienced by the drop back to 1m; his stable has won this twice with Revich in recent years.

20/1

Form: 064

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
No impact on first two starts (6f, good) but he caught the eye when 4l fourth at Goodwood (5f, good) a fortnight ago, running on well after being outpaced in rear; the step back up in trip looks the right move on his nursery debut and he's one to be interested in.
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9th

12

(9)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Rare Change

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Richard Hughes

Showed a resurgence in his form at Lingfield (AW) seasonal debut; did well on turf (6f/7f, good/good to firm) last May/June, winning three times, and looks interesting off a workable mark returned to this sphere.

10/1

3rd

3

(4)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

14:51 Lingfield (AW)

Rare Change

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Ran well at Kempton in sole 6f AW run (as 2yo) but proved a far better 3yo, winning three of his first four turf starts, over 6f and 7f; his form deserted him later but he returns to action only just above his latest winning mark last June; interesting.

6/1

Form: 293

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Went close on debut at Goodwood (5f, heavy) in May and, having been gelded, returned to form with close third at Brighton (6f, good to firm) last month, behind a runner-up who went one better next time; looks to be on a competitive mark for his first nursery and could be in the mix.
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2nd

3

(1)

13th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 5

16:25 Salisbury

Gold Medallist

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Went close at Goodwood (5f, heavy) in May and at Brighton (6f, good to firm) in June, but has regressed in his last three starts including two nurseries; needs the cheekpieces to help halt the slide.

9/2

3rd

3

(2)

14th Aug 2024

Soft

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

17:30 Ffos Las

Gold Medallist

9st 4lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

prominent, pressed winner after 1f, weakened over 1f out

4/1

8th

14

(9)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Gold Medallist

8st 6lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

dwelt start, midfield

25/1

Form: 432

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Improved upon his first two runs (6f/7f, good to firm) when going close at Chepstow (6f, good to soft) last month; doesn't seem straightforward (he's headstrong and hung right last time) but he could still be involved.
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8th

7

(5)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Kempton (AW)

Hofburg

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

midfield

12/1

5th

6

(2)

6th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Haydock

Hofburg

8st 13lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Improved upon his first two runs (6f/7f, good to firm) when going close at Chepstow (6f, good to soft) last month; doesn't seem straightforward (he's headstrong and hung right last time) but he could still be involved.

6/1

2nd

2

(1)

17th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

15:18 Chepstow

Hofburg

9st 7lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Made promising debut when fourth at Lingfield (6f, good to firm; just behind Feeraas) last month; didn't really build on that performance with third at Haydock (7f, good to firm) ten days ago but raced a bit too freely there and may benefit from this drop back in trip.

3/1

Form: 6250

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Represents last year's winning yard and he went close at Windsor (6f, good) on his second start; a case can be made on that form but he wasn't quite at the same level when fifth of 15 over this C&D (good) next time, and he was well beaten in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot; has to bounce back.
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8th

1

(9)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Salisbury

Arabian Cobra

10st 0lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Adrian Wintle

Won at Thirsk (6f, good) last June before following up at Chester (6f, good) a week later; well beaten in the Ayr Bronze Cup on his final start for Hugo Palmer and he beat only one rival home at Bath on his stable debut 27 days ago; visor back on (replacing cheekpieces worn last time).

14/1

10th

2

(10)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:20 Bath

Arabian Cobra

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Adrian Wintle

Ended last season with a heavy defeat in the Ayr Bronze Cup but he did well for Hugo Palmer last summer including a brave win off this mark at Chester (6f, good); returns in new headgear for new yard but he went close on his reappearance last term and he needs watching in market.

16/1

63

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Arabian Cobra

9st 2lb

T: Hugo Palmer

3yo who won two in a row in June (6f, good) before close thirds on his next two starts (including over C&D on good to soft); his form dipped at Chester three weeks ago but he's an each-way possible if bouncing back.

20/1

9/2

Form: 041 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has improved with each of his three starts and made all in Hamilton maiden (6f, good) last month; his dam was useful in France and he could continue to progress; one to consider.
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5th

1

(8)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Shazani

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Roy Bowring

On a handy mark on his 1m/7f form last autumn but hasn't been shaping this spring as though he's about to return to winning ways.

11/1

7th

2

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Shazani

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Roy Bowring

Doubled his tally in Leger Legends race at Doncaster last September (comfortably made all at 40-1 despite going as far as 1m for the first/only time); just one run of note since but he did show more spark latest on his second run back from a break, in first-time blinkers (retained); not ruled out if taking to AW at the first attempt.

9/1

6th

4

(9)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:52 Leicester

Shazani

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Roy Bowring

Stable yet to get rolling for the year but started favourite on his Doncaster comeback recently; said to have stopped quickly there and goes in first-time headgear today; softer ground would have been ideal back to sprinting (last autumn's win came over 1m).

7/1

Form: 4160

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won the Lily Agnes at Chester (5f, good) on second start and kept on for fair Listed sixth at York (5f, good) next time; down the field at Royal Ascot but begins handicap life on a realistic mark and 6f could suit.
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6th

1

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

15:53 Bath

Seraphim Angel

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ollie Sangster

Triple turf winner who scored at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last July in her final run for Tom Dascombe; only 1lb higher than for that success but she's been out of sorts in two runs for new yard this spring and needs to get back on track.

16/1

7th

1

(3)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

16:08 Windsor

Seraphim Angel

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ollie Sangster

Has a record of 3-13 overall and 2-2 at Windsor, most recently scoring over C&D (good to firm) last July on final start of her 2025 campaign; finished last at Kempton (AW) on stable/seasonal debut but looks interesting returned to this venue with the outing under her belt.

7/1

11th

10

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:03 Kempton (AW)

Seraphim Angel

8st 10lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ollie Sangster

Last seen making all to win a 6f handicap (Class 4) at Windsor 257 days ago; has since left Tom Dascombe; up in class and could prove vulnerable; connections also run Tuco Salamanca.

25/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £33.94
Tricast £156.41

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Gold Medallist

Daily Mirror:

Shazani

SPOTLIGHT:

Rare Change

TOPSPEED:

Arabian Cobra

Daily Mail:

Regal Gem

The Times:

Seraphim Angel

NEWMARKET:

Sex On Fire

POSTDATA:

Hofburg

D Express:

Gold Medallist

The Sun:

Gold Medallist

The Star:

Shazani

Daily Record:

Shazani

Telegraph:

Rare Change

The Guardian:

Rare Change