July 31 / 18.20 Sandown

18.20

Good

TrustATrader Fully Vetted Tradespeople Nursery Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Nursery Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £6019.1
  • 0m 5f 10y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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TrustATrader Fully Vetted Tradespeople Nursery Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Nursery Qualifier)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 301 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Bought for £420,000 at a breeze-up sale; promising third on her Windsor debut last month and she wasn't beaten far when in midfield in Queen Mary at Royal Ascot next time; had a golden opportunity back in a maiden at Yarmouth (5f, good) two weeks ago but she scored in smooth style and is open to more progress on this switch to a nursery; interesting contender.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

6

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Adrestia

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Saw off 23 rivals when winning last season's Palace of Holyroodhouse Stakes at the Royal meeting (C&D; good to firm); better form when pipped at Goodwood last July; this season yet to take off but she may have needed her return and then there were blindfold issues at Redcar three weeks ago; Colin Keane booked and a revival isn't out of the question but her low draw may be an issue.

12/1

8th

1

(10)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Redcar

Adrestia

9st 11lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won the Palace Of Holyroodhouse at 2025 Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm); also second in a Glorious Goodwood handicap and a Beverley Listed race later in 2025; last month's Windsor reappearance may have been needed and she's back on a good mark if returning to form in a first-time tongue-tie.

9/2

7th

4

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

17:40 Windsor

Adrestia

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won the Palace Of Holyroodhouse Handicap at Royal Ascot (5f) last June and hard to knock her subsequent defeats including a near-miss at Glorious Goodwood; returns after 239 days off but she still looks feasibly treated and was a good third over C&D on her reappearance last season; dangerous.

5/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 2110 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on her Bath debut in April before winning a Catterick maiden (5f, good) and Carlisle novice (5f, good to firm); found things tough in Queen Mary at Royal Ascot last time but she's back in calmer waters now and could resume her progress on nursery debut.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(2)

2nd Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:18 Goodwood

Englemere

9st 13lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Listed winner during a busy 2yo campaign but well held at that level in her first two runs of this season and fared no better back in a handicap at Royal Ascot last time when tried in blinkers; handles slow ground but now has questions to answer.

16/1

17

(8)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Englemere

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Busy 2yo campaign yielded three wins, notably in Listed grade at Newbury in August (5f, good); unplaced in two Listed events this spring; dropped 3lb for her troubles but the first-time blinkers need to have a positive effect.

33/1

6th

2

(6)

1st May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Englemere

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Boughey

dwelt start, took keen hold, midfield

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 0214 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Made all when justifying favouritism in a Lingfield maiden (6f, good to firm) early this month and he travelled strongly for a long way when fourth of 13 in a York nursery (6f, good to soft) 18 days ago; still unexposed after only four starts and he looks interesting on this drop to 5f.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(9)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:45 Windsor

Alashos

9st 12lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Chris Gordon

Sole turf win came in a Lingfield maiden but he won his first AW race in April (6f) and has since run well in a slightly stronger race than this over C&D (good to firm); has other quite solid handicap form at this trip on grass and he should go well under up-and-coming Harry Vigors.

5/1

4th

10

(14)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Alashos

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Chris Gordon

Ended a lengthy losing run when winning a 0-55 AW handicap run to suit round Lingfield last time; upped 6lb but was competitive off higher marks on turf last summer and that win may have boosted confidence.

10/1

1st

3

(10)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Alashos

9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: Chris Gordon

Didn't fire over 7f here last month and is now 0-9 for Chris Gordon but keeping-on fourth of 12 at Kempton (6f) two starts ago was a pretty good effort and he remains on a good mark; considered, despite awkward draw.

6/1

Form: 363

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Improved form with hood applied after a gelding operation when third of 11 at Yarmouth (5f, good; hood) 14 days ago; that was behind Adrestia but he's 10lb better off with that rival here and is open to more progress, particularly if he can learn to settle better; dangerous on nursery debut.
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2nd

2

(3)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Blast

9st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Consistent since returning from 18 months off; easy to argue he's happier on the AW than turf, so he's at least entitled to close the gap on Michaela's Boy from Yarmouth on 5lb better terms; the hood comes off today.

4/1

4th

4

(4)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

14:40 Yarmouth

Havana Blast

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Promising 2yo; missed 2025 but he has shown he retains plenty of ability with placed efforts at Wolverhampton (5f) and Kempton (6f) on his last two starts; promise in one run on fast turf; respected.

9/2

3rd

5

(7)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Havana Blast

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Sole success came at Chelmsford AW in August 2024 and missed all of last year; showed he was on the way back when runner-up to an improver at Wolverhampton (5f) last month; steps up in trip and should run well.

9/2

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 5196 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Big improvement when winning a 5f Leicester novice on his second start; thrown in at the deep end at Royal Ascot (Group 2 Norfolk) next time but he was well held again on nursery debut at Windsor (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; still unexposed but he has a bit to prove and his best form came on good to soft.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

9

(1)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Blinky

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Beaten 13 times since his last win in March 2025 but he returned to form with close fourth at Chester three weeks ago and he has a good record over this C&D in the main; each-way claims.

8/1

4th

9

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Blinky

9st 2lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Yet to strike form after two starts this season but now 5lb lower than when placed in Epsom's Dash (5f, good) just over a year ago and has won on good to soft ground; can't be ruled out.

25/1

12/1

Form: 81674 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won a Chelmsford maiden (6f, AW) last month and he got back near that level when fourth in a Lingfield nursery (5f, AW) last week; was beaten less than 2l in that race but his standout form has come on Polytrack and he still has something to prove on turf.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(3)

8th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Oakley Boy

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stuart Williams

mounted in chute

4/1

3rd

2

(2)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Oakley Boy

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Record of 2-4 since wearing visor, the wins over 5f in Class 5; unable to sustain effort in 6f Class 4 at Kempton on Wednesday and this drop back in trip/grade looks ideal; remains of interest.

15/8

3rd

2

(2)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Oakley Boy

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Record of 2-4 since wearing visor, the wins over 5f in Class 5; unable to sustain effort in 6f Class 4 at Kempton on Wednesday and this drop back in trip/grade looks ideal; remains of interest.

15/8

8/1

Form: 542

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Well-related filly who has shaped with promise in three novice events, most recently when a 5l second behind a useful rival at Beverley (5f, soft) 15 days ago; should have more to offer now switched to nurseries and she needs watching in market.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(5)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Loudan

8st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Notably strong in the betting given she was drawn widest on her return to action three weeks ago and she never featured having been poorly positioned throughout (finished behind three of these); stable has been quiet and others look safer.

14/1

11

(5)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Loudan

8st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Notably strong in the betting given she was drawn widest on her return to action three weeks ago and she never featured having been poorly positioned throughout (finished behind three of these); stable has been quiet and others look safer.

14/1

8th

5

(9)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

12:30 Lingfield (AW)

Loudan

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Not devoid of promise in her first three starts; well beaten on nursery debut at Sandown (5f, good to firm) latest; this is weaker back from a break but she has the widest stall to negotiate.

6/1

8th
4 (3)
Diligently

8/1

Form: 4043

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Sent off at 5-1 or shorter in all four runs; respectable frame efforts in 5f novice events at Windsor (good to firm) and Nottingham (good) last twice but he's not progressed so far and needs improvement on nursery debut.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Diligently

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Clive Cox

First handicap win when he scored at Windsor in August and he'd dropped to the same mark when registering another win over that C&D (also good to firm) 25 days ago; 2lb nudge but everything that's come out of that race has run well subsequently, including wins for the runner-up and ninth, and he's firmly considered in his follow-up bid.

9/2

1st

7

(14)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Diligently

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Won a C&D handicap off this mark last August and when second at Thirsk the following month he split rivals who won the Portland and Ayr Bronze Cup on their next starts; beaten favourite over C&D five weeks ago but he had a torrid run through in a messy race; drawn widest but he's well handicapped.

6/1

8th

5

(2)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:17 Windsor

Diligently

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Clive Cox

Won a C&D handicap off this mark last August; two creditable runs this spring and returning to faster ground should suit; chance.

6/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £7.60
Straight Forecast £8.90
Tricast £36.18
Trifecta £35.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Adrestia

RP RATINGS:

Alashos

NEWMARKET:

Englemere

POSTDATA:

Blinky

D Express:

Oakley Boy

The Times:

Havana Blast

Daily Mail:

Adrestia

Daily Mirror:

Adrestia

The Sun:

Adrestia

The Star:

Adrestia

Daily Record:

Adrestia

TOPSPEED:

Alashos

The Guardian:

Alashos

Telegraph:

Englemere