September 20 / 14.55 Newbury

14.55

Good To Soft

Dubai Duty Free Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £6804.2
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Dubai Duty Free Nursery Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
6 (11)
Aysgarth

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £30.90
  • Place: £7.00

Form: 6223

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Stepping up to 7f has to be worth a crack having lacked the gears to get involved on nursery debut over 6f at Nottingham; others still appeal more.
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1st

6

(11)

20th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Newbury

Aysgarth

9st 3lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Clive Cox

took keen hold, prominent, led after 2f, headed under 2f out, led again over 1f out

10/1

2

(5)

20th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 4

18:10 Nottingham

Aysgarth

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Clive Cox

Similar profile to Wild Clary having improved to be second in his last two races and bumped into a useful one last time (6f); should be up to winning races off this mark.

5/2

2nd

1

(11)

11th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

15:45 Doncaster

Aysgarth

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Clive Cox

Built upon encouraging debut when second of eight at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) last month, despite racing a bit too freely and still showing his inexperience; can make further progress and play a major role here.

11/4

12/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 7221

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
In first-time cheekpieces when the rallying winner of a 6f AW maiden at Lingfield; hard to call him well treated for nursery debut but appears to be going the right way and 7f may suit.
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3rd

1

(3)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Gilet

9st 10lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Yet to win a handicap but not for a lack of effort and he ran well for second over C&D last month; perhaps stretched by 1m2f at Lingfield last month and he is one to take seriously back down in trip.

3/1

11th

8

(4)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Newbury

Gilet

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Warren Greatrex

Sole win came in a Lingfield maiden (6f, AW) a year ago, but is back off the same mark as when beaten half a length over C&D (good to firm) in May; soft ground not a problem and each-way claims if reproducing that form.

12/1

3

(4)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Kempton (AW)

Gilet

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

6f AW maiden winner who seems to stay this trip; not at best on last three starts (hung left returned to AW last time) and will have to fare better if he's to win this.

9/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 7142

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Bath maiden winner (5.7f, good) in July; only three ran on his recent nursery debut here (6f, soft) but a slow start didn't help his cause and the winner is going forwards; just 1lb higher.
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4th

5

(6)

14th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:14 Leicester

Jr Climbs

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Record is only 1-15 and it's 15 months since the win; however, has clear possibilities on these terms switched to a seller, provided he takes well to added blinkers.

5/2

9

(4)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jr Climbs

9st 7lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Bumped into one at Haydock and his subsequent flop as favourite can be ignored, with him said to have pulled too hard on soft ground; this mark ought to be within range.

8/1

4

(2)

2nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

14:00 Chepstow

Jr Climbs

9st 12lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: David Evans

Reduced mark and showed signs of a return to form in a first-time tongue-tie (retained since) at Ffos Las in June; duly stepped up when second of 12 at Haydock (7f, good) last month; back up 3lb and another for the shortlist.

3/1

Form: 05055

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
No better than fifth in his two nurseries (over 7f) and was just about the first in trouble last week at Doncaster; that was in a higher grade but he's not overly appealing.
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4th

7

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Valsharah

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

23-race maiden who has tried various headgear (including combinations) since joining this yard but it was only today's tongue-tie he sported when close second at Kempton (6f, AW) in March; career-low mark and he's a contender if subsequent efforts can be forgiven.

9/1

11th

9

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Valsharah

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Appleby

Still seeking his first win after 22 attempts; went close at Kempton (6f) in March but his two runs since haven't been of the same standard; has shown promise on turf; has worn each of today's accessories at some point but this is the first time they have been worn together.

10/1

6th

5

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Valsharah

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

21-race maiden but he was runner-up at Kempton (6f, AW; first-time tongue-tie) last month and posted another solid effort at Wolverhampton 19 days ago; has each-way claims.

4/1

Form: 49410

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Made all in a five-runner Brighton maiden (6f, good) but never threw down any sort of challenge from off the pace on his nursery debut at York (6f; 22-1); could have some improvement in him now sent further but he'll need it.
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11th

11

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Rokuni

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charlie Wallis

Well handicapped on last season's best efforts for Christine Dunnett; however, well beaten last September on final few starts for that yard and his sole win came back in 2024; might be best watched on stable debut.

14/1

12th

12

(12)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Rokuni

8st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Christine Dunnett

Has only won a Brighton maiden in 25 starts and looks hard to predict, with her placed run at Chelmsford last month followed by two lesser ones.

14/1

20/1

Form: 651

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Well positioned from a good draw when winning over Bath's extended 5f; goes handicapping in a competitive race and might be on a tough mark.
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5th

1

(4)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

15:30 Bath

Obsidian Dream

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

C&D winner as a 2yo; stood little racing since 2024 but there were more promising signs at Lingfield (7f, AW) when last seen in January; others look stronger.

4/1

3rd

1

(4)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

12:35 Lingfield (AW)

Obsidian Dream

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

Turf maiden winner as a juvenile but failed to beat a rival in a 1m Kempton conditions event and 7f Wolverhampton 0-95 handicap in just two outings last year; takes a drop in class here but has too much to prove.

14/1

5th

2

(4)

29th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Kempton (AW)

Obsidian Dream

9st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Won a sprint maiden at Bath last term and finished the campaign with a good fourth in 7f York novice; will probably stay 1m but he faces a stiff task on the ratings and would be a surprise winner on his reappearance.

40/1

Form: 561163 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won his first two nurseries (6f/7f) and had a troubled run at York; no such excuses when close up at Sandown (7f, good) and the winner of that race has since gone in again; up another 3lb but quite solid.
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5

(8)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Newmarket (July)

Art Market

9st 8lb

J: Harry Burns

T: William Haggas

Contrasting performances on the other track here (7f) since being gelded, winning at the Craven meeting in April then well below par in May; not sure what to expect from him on July course debut.

10/1

4

(8)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Newmarket

Art Market

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Has seen plenty of action since his debut last June but he resumed his progress back on turf after a gelding operation when scoring over C&D (good; cheekpieces removed) last month; up 5lb but that was a comfortable success and this return to quicker ground is no problem; shortlisted.

3/1

4

(8)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Newmarket

Art Market

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Has seen plenty of action since his debut last June but he resumed his progress back on turf after a gelding operation when scoring over C&D (good; cheekpieces removed) last month; up 5lb but that was a comfortable success and this return to quicker ground is no problem; shortlisted.

3/1

20/1

Form: 62506 BF

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Best of five runs was his second one when nearly winning a Windsor novice (6f); down the field at Royal Ascot before disappointing as favourite on his nursery debut at Haydock; bit to prove now back from a break and with stamina doubts over this far.
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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

9th
14 (14)
Cristo

16/1

Form: 9663

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Never nearer than at the finish when a close third on handicap debut at Kempton (1m AW; 10-1); dropping back to 7f is questionable but his yard has won five of the last ten runnings of this nursery.
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2nd

5

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Salisbury

Cristo

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Both wins have been at Chelmsford AW (1m2f) last spring; progression has stalled this year but handicap mark has reflected that and he finished third of eight at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) two weeks ago; his turn is near but not sure drop back to 1m will be in his favour.

7/1

3rd

9

(9)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

12:55 Lingfield

Cristo

9st 1lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Went back-to-back over 1m2f on Chelmsford's AW around this time last year; winless since and latest eighth of ten at Ripon (1m2f, good to soft) didn't suggest he's about to capitalise on a declining mark; a handicapping case can be made, though.

16/1

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10th
1 (6)
Lakers

9/2

Form: 312 BF

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Entered in the Group 2 Royal Lodge; Ffos Las winner (good to soft) who found one too good under a penalty at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) and the winner has since finished third in a French Listed race; tongue-tie added; hard to dismiss.
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5th

2

(8)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Lakers

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Unexposed at 6f; this mark is in range judged on his two placed efforts this winter; failed to fire on Good Friday but he received a kick before the start which won't have helped; no surprise to see him bounce back.

10/1

9th

12

(4)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Lakers

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Impressed at Southwell last October when dropped back to 6f; two solid efforts in defeat this year and this stiff test at the trip should be beneficial; shortlisted.

8/1

3rd

3

(1)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 2

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Lakers

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Two fine runs since dropped back to 6f, winning easily at Southwell in October and running well from a wide stall back there on New Year's Day; not fully exposed and he is high on the list.

2/1

11th
12 (10)
Gloryous

20/1

Form: 025

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
66-1 runner-up in a 7f maiden at Salisbury (good to firm) and heavy ground perhaps held her back next time; still unexposed now entering handicaps and Oisin Murphy is aboard.
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6th

4

(8)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:26 Newbury

Gloryous

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Jamie Osborne

Improving in July, making all in good style at Sandown and Leicester (both 1m2f, good); creditable third over C&D (good to soft) last month and better still when beaten a head at Salisbury (1m2f, good) latest; her two runs on soft/heavy were offputting, albeit last season.

10/1

2

(5)

2nd Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

16:50 Salisbury

Gloryous

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Jamie Osborne

Improving in July, making all for wide-margin wins at Sandown and Leicester (both 1m2f, good); soundly beaten next time but she ran well enough in third of 12 at Newbury recently (Approval behind) to think she's still in form, without being obviously ahead of her mark; thereabouts.

5/1

3rd

8

(7)

19th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newbury

Gloryous

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Jamie Osborne

Improved to win twice within a week in July (good) and her hat-trick attempt was foiled when favourite but eighth of nine at Newmarket (also 1m2f, good to firm) shortly afterwards; possibly was feeling the effects of three quick starts and no surprise if she bounced back after a break.

10/1

Form: 353

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Positive performances to begin with but Haydock last time (1m, good to soft) was a backward step; perhaps 7f is his trip for now and cheekpieces are enlisted; hard to dismiss.
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5th

8

(1)

23rd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newmarket

Aegean Sea

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: John & Thady Gosden

In top hands and returned to form with fair fifth of eight in first-time blinkers over C&D (soft) recently on second nursery start; however, he needs to raise his game if he's to get off the mark today; a first-time visor replaces the blinkers (has now worn new headgear on each of last three runs).

8/1

5th

8

(9)

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Newmarket

Aegean Sea

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: John & Thady Gosden

Stablemate of Attack; has failed to build on debut promise but soft ground was a possible excuse last time (wore cheekpieces); chance partly depends on how well he responds to a headgear switch (now wears blinkers).

16/1

12th

4

(13)

20th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Newbury

Aegean Sea

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

in rear throughout

7/1

13th
8 (12)
War Howl

25/1

Form: 0394

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
The form of his third in a Newmarket novice has received some significant boosts; has twice disappointed since then, though he was caught wide when fourth of five on nursery debut at Kempton (7f); may yet come good.
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13

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

War Howl

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Won back-to-back 7f races on sound surfaces last summer when with Mick Appleby but has been well below that level of form in all five starts for his current trainer; very handy mark but no recent signs of revival.

33/1

18th

22

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

War Howl

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Well treated on his warm spell (finishing positions 112) last summer; not in anything like the same form this year for new yard, however, and is best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.

40/1

11th

9

(5)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Thirsk

War Howl

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Two 7f wins for Mick Appleby last summer; back to his last winning mark but that is a result of showing little in three starts for current connections; only of interest if attracting support.

25/1

Form: 611 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
7f maiden winner who overcame a bit of bother in running to follow up in a Haydock nursery (good to soft); seems to be held in some regard (favourite for all his runs) and the potential could be there to cope with a 7lb rise.
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8th

15

(12)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Green Icon

9st 3lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won two for Owen Burrows in 2024 but no joy yet for this stable and hard to fancy despite plummeting mark

33/1

18th

2

(15)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Green Icon

10st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won two for Owen Burrows in 2024 but no joy yet for this stable; poor form in four runs this term; new blinkers need to transform.

28/1

Non-runners

Mandana

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Payout
Exacta £374.20
Straight Forecast £358.70
Tricast £4275.85
Trifecta £5141.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

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SPOTLIGHT:

Lakers

Daily Mail:

Aegean Sea

D Express:

Aysgarth

Telegraph:

Art Market

TOPSPEED:

Arabian Cobra

The Times:

Cristo

POSTDATA:

Lakers

NEWMARKET:

Lakers

The Guardian:

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Daily Mirror:

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The Sun:

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The Star:

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Daily Record:

Aegean Sea