November 02 / 13.42 Newmarket

13.42

Good

Hamburg’s IDEE 156th German Derby Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £6184.8
  • 1m 1f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Hamburg’s IDEE 156th German Derby Nursery Handicap

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 43561

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Had been treading water over 7f but showed marked improvement for the step up to 1m when easily winning nursery at Nottingham last month, strong at the finish; that was on heavy ground so drying conditions here might not be ideal, but today's even longer trip should suit well; major player.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

11

(4)

17th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 1

16:00 Yarmouth

Modern Utopia

8st 13lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Dual handicap winner on testing ground last year who has been trying her hand at Listed level this season; far from disgraced on occasions but a minor role may be the best she can hope for.

20/1

9th

8

(7)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

19:48 York

Modern Utopia

8st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

2yo campaign concluded with two emphatic nursery wins (heavy/soft) and she's produced fair efforts in Listed races on her last three starts (1m2f-1m4f, good-soft); however, others have stronger form.

25/1

8

(3)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

16:55 Newmarket (July)

Modern Utopia

8st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: George Scott

2yo campaign concluded with two emphatic nursery wins and she hasn't run badly in Listed races the last twice, but others have stronger form.

16/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 353232 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
0-7 but knocking at the door, fading over testing 1m2f when second of five at Nottingham (heavy) last time; this shorter distance could be ideal; respected in first-time headgear.
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2nd

2

(4)

2nd Nov 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Chelsea Embankment

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

0-7 but knocking at the door, fading over testing 1m2f when second of five at Nottingham (heavy) last time; this shorter distance could be ideal; respected in first-time headgear.

11/2

2nd

2

(4)

2nd Nov 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Chelsea Embankment

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

0-7 but knocking at the door, fading over testing 1m2f when second of five at Nottingham (heavy) last time; this shorter distance could be ideal; respected in first-time headgear.

11/2

2nd

2

(3)

9th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 3

15:45 Nottingham

Chelsea Embankment

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Hasn't been looking ahead of his mark but he's likeably consistent and going beyond 1m could bring him on some more; respected.

5/2

Form: 09041

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Down the field on his first three starts but he has fared much better since tackling nurseries, and his win at Pontefract (1m, soft) 12 days ago looks solid form for the grade; the ground will probably be less testing here but an extra 1f compensates for that; may well follow up.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(10)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Charming Fellow

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Joe Ponting

Won a Pontefract nursery for Peter Chapple-Hyam in October 2024 (1m, soft); in good form last autumn too but he has been sent off at big prices and finished down the field in three runs for his new stable this year; could prove a different proposition back on turf, especially if the going remains on the slow side, and cheekpieces return today; check betting.

33/1

6th

5

(4)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Charming Fellow

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Joe Ponting

In and out for Peter Chapple-Hyam and he's finished last of nine in two runs (9.4f/1m) for new yard this year; mark continues to fall but he's now 1-13 and has plenty to prove back at this trip.

33/1

9th

3

(7)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Charming Fellow

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Joe Ponting

In and out for Peter Chapple-Hyam and he ran poorly on final start for that yard in October; changed hands for 3,500gns after that and he was tailed off on recent stable debut at Wolverhampton (9.4f); record is now 1-12 and he has plenty to prove; cheekpieces worn last twice are removed.

20/1

Form: 222

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Runner-up all three starts, showing improvement and doing his best work late on when going close at Kempton (1m, AW) five weeks ago; that run suggests he'll have no problem with today's extra yardage; possibilities.
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Verdict Starting price

3

(5)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Grecian Legacy

9st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Not at his best in recent outings and still 6lb higher than for his successful reappearance at Goodwood (1m2f, good; first-time tongue-tie) in May; others preferred.

14/1

4

(1)

2nd Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

16:50 Salisbury

Grecian Legacy

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Returned from winter break with an impressive Goodwood win (1m2f, good) in May, when overcoming trouble in running; has had plausible reasons for defeats since and could well have more to offer back with what look ideal conditions.

5/1

4th

1

(7)

27th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:37 Kempton (AW)

Grecian Legacy

9st 9lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Came up short in handicaps at major festivals the last twice; respectable form otherwise this term, winning at Goodwood then close second at Epsom; ran well here in sole AW attempt; not dismissed at this level.

7/1

Form: 65821

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has been brought along steadily; bred more for stamina than speed so no surprise that she has improved with distance, getting off the mark in nine-runner nursery at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) three weeks ago; up 5lb but may not have reached her limit just yet.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

11

(15)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Newbury

Vilaine Verlaine

9st 5lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

Dual 1m2f winner on AW late as 2yo and runner-up in that sphere last May, but turf record is 0-9 and most turf form makes her opposable.

33/1

6th

4

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 3

18:15 Doncaster

Vilaine Verlaine

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mark Usher

A dual 1m2f winner at 2yrs but she's been off the track since coming in last of ten in 1m2f Sandown handicap last July; others are preferred.

25/1

Form: 062

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Long odds all three runs; more progress when second of five in Southwell novice (7f, AW) last month; now tackles a handicap and may still be unexposed, so he's not without a chance if staying this longer trip.
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7th

3

(8)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

Something Splendid

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Both wins have been over 1m2f on good to soft, with the most recent coming at Doncaster in September after the first past the post was disqualified for a banned substance; well beaten at Newbury on his return but this is a drop in grade.

9/1

9th

12

(1)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Newbury

Something Splendid

8st 4lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

2-13, his latest success coming off this mark at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) last September after the first past the post was disqualified for a banned substance; off seven months but has gone well fresh before; each-way possibilities.

25/1

Non-runners

Liberatus

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £16.80
Straight Forecast £16.24
Trifecta £38.80

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Grecian Legacy

SPOTLIGHT:

Charming Fellow

RP RATINGS:

Modern Utopia

POSTDATA:

Chelsea Embankment

The Times:

Grecian Legacy

The Guardian:

Grecian Legacy

Daily Record:

Grecian Legacy

TOPSPEED:

Charming Fellow

The Sun:

Charming Fellow

The Star:

Charming Fellow

Telegraph:

Modern Utopia

D Express:

Modern Utopia

Daily Mirror:

Modern Utopia

Daily Mail:

Chelsea Embankment