August 13 / 17.05 Nottingham

17.05

Good To Firm

weatherbysshop.co.uk Handicap

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 5f 8y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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weatherbysshop.co.uk Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.60

Form: -85192 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Had hinted at better prior to his easy win at Bath in June (5f, good); improved again when second of 11, beaten a short head, at Ayr two weeks ago (front pair pulled clear); another 4lb rise demands more of him but he's not fully exposed and this should be run to suit.
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8th

3

(10)

24th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Beverley

Frank The Spark

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Handicapper had his say after an easy Nottingham win (2-2 there) early last month and this 5yo has been held since; often dropped in (may well be again from a wide stall) and would then be reliant on the race setting up for him, as well as some luck.

12/1

4th

9

(4)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Redcar

Frank The Spark

8st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Won at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) in July but that wasn't much of a race and he has not repeated the form; now wears cheekpieces; others preferred.

14/1

4

(2)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Thirsk

Frank The Spark

9st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Paul Midgley

Gained his fourth career success at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) in July and 6f will have been too far for him at York next time; however, he's still 7lb higher than for the win and others make more obvious appeal.

8/1

4/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 0-9911 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Comes here chasing a C&D hat-trick and although she only beat three rivals here last month, the form has been well boosted since; latest 3lb rise shouldn't prevent another bold bid.
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1

(3)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

14:20 Nottingham

Snow Berry

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Appleby

Four-time course winner, three over this trip, who was second in this race last year; running well since comeback in May, placed all three starts including a win over C&D (good; Soldiers Design third) in June; solid third over 6f here last time, despite a messy start; contender again.

9/2

3rd

5

(7)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

15:57 Nottingham

Snow Berry

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Winning for a fourth time here two weeks ago (5f; dual 6f winner), overcoming a slow start to prevail narrowly; just 3lb higher.

2/1

OUR TIP

Form: 054065 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Not found his best form for new yard in 2024 but that is reflected in his much-reduced handicap mark; whether he's quite ready to gain a first turf success remains to be seen but Rossa Ryan's booking is encouraging on this first dip into Class 6 company.
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3rd

9

(7)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

High Velocity

9st 6lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: David Loughnane

All four wins on the AW (rated 4lb higher than on turf) including one over C&D; went close at Redcar (5f, good to firm) on his penultimate start, but is without a success since August 2022; others make greater appeal.

10/1

7

(4)

30th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

High Velocity

9st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Did well to go close at Redcar (5f) two weeks ago considering he probably didn't have the ideal track position; now 0-9 for current yard and 7lb higher back on AW but still looks well treated on historical data.

7/1

2nd

7

(9)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:43 Redcar

High Velocity

9st 8lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: David Loughnane

Four AW wins for previous yard; 0-8 for current stable and has the same record on turf but he ran encouragingly on his most recent start in this sphere; attractively weighted.

7/1

Form: 467-64 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 1lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Veteran who hasn't hit top gear yet in 2024 but who is eligible for Class 6 company as a result; other pace to deal with here and could prove vulnerable once again.
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6th

7

(8)

4th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

16:05 Bath

Just Glamorous

9st 3lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Smart in his prime and he retained sufficient ability to win a Salisbury handicap last summer off 13lb higher; not really fired this year though and opposable despite a reduced mark.

10/1

4th

1

(8)

13th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:05 Nottingham

Just Glamorous

10st 1lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Veteran who hasn't hit top gear yet in 2024 but who is eligible for Class 6 company as a result; other pace to deal with here and could prove vulnerable once again.

10/1

4th

1

(6)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

14:30 Chepstow

Just Glamorous

10st 1lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Veteran with just one win to his name in the last three years; that came off a 6lb higher mark but he wasn't near his best on last month's seasonal return; step forward is required.

10/1

Form: -99012 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Began 2024 campaign with three heavy defeats but the addition of a tongue tie made a big difference when she landed a Newcastle handicap last month (5f, AW); looked set to follow up at Catterick last week under a positive ride but she was picked off close home by a patiently ridden rival; clearly in fine form and she should make another bold bid.
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2nd

4

(5)

1st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Three Beauz

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

prominent towards near side, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

9/4

3rd

5

(5)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Three Beauz

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

led

7/2

3rd

5

(5)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Three Beauz

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

led

7/2

Form: 157098 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; off the mark for the year at Catterick in April but it has been a mixed bag since and he's now 2lb lower than for that win; latest York effort wasn't bad (not well drawn) and he's dangerous off this mark.
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8th

6

(9)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:52 Catterick

Fortunate Star

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

C&D winner who also finished third in this last year; has been in good nick since the visor went on, winning a classified at Southwell and Newcastle (February/March) and placed in three handicaps (also 5f, AW) subsequently; can take a grip so today's likely good pace will suit and he gets on well with Conor Whiteley; player.

9/2

3rd

1

(9)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Fortunate Star

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Won classified events over C&D in February and at Newcastle in March; placed in handicap company on both starts since, latest when a close third of 13 here 13 days; good claims once again.

7/2

3rd

3

(2)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Fortunate Star

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Won classified events over C&D and at Newcastle (penalised) before being brushed aside by Little Mi Mi at Newcastle three weeks ago; a 5lb turnaround in the weights should see things finish closer today.

9/2

Form: 975379

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Overall profile is unconvincing and although his Chepstow third in June was a fair run, he's not backed it up twice since.
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13th

12

(3)

15th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Captain Bentley

8st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Michael Mullineaux

80-1 for a classified at Chepstow (5f, good to firm) in July and made all; big majority of his performances, however, make him very hard to fancy.

50/1

9

(10)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:58 Catterick

Captain Bentley

10st 4lb

J: Miss Katie Garton

T: Michael Mullineaux

Made all to cause 80-1 surprise in a classified at Chepstow (5f, good to firm) in July but he was well beaten next time and last of six at Chepstow (5f, good) 43 days ago.

16/1

6

(3)

19th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

18:30 Chepstow

Captain Bentley

8st 12lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Mullineaux

Gamely made all to cause 80-1 surprise in C&D (good to firm) classified last month, opening his account at the 19th attempt, but was soundly beaten in a Beverley handicap soon afterwards; look elsewhere.

16/1

Non-runners

Chiedozie

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Payout
Exacta £14.70
Straight Forecast £16.54
Tricast £44.91
Trifecta £47.80

Selections

THE NORTH:

Three Beauz

POSTDATA:

Snow Berry

SPOTLIGHT:

Frank The Spark

RP RATINGS:

Just Glamorous

NEWMARKET:

Chiedozie

Daily Record:

Frank The Spark

Telegraph:

Three Beauz

The Guardian:

Three Beauz

Daily Mirror:

Three Beauz

The Sun:

Three Beauz

The Star:

Three Beauz

The Times:

Snow Berry

Daily Mail:

Snow Berry

D Express:

Just Glamorous