November 18 / 16.15 Southwell (AW)

16.15

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Stay Safe Players With BetMGM Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Stay Safe Players With BetMGM Nursery Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Scattered showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.90
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 043

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Mehmas filly who has been brought along steadily, coming in third of ten in 7f Kempton novice 19 days ago; she can do better still now going handicapping so needs considering.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(8)

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Sandown

Worthington Lake

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Clive Cox

Has shown general progress in her races over 7f, most recently third at Haydock (good) with reappearance under her belt; shapes as if this extra furlong is worth exploring; shortlisted.

8/1

3rd

7

(2)

19th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

20:00 Haydock

Worthington Lake

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Clive Cox

7f Southwell nursery winner last November; well beaten at Chepstow on her reappearance (7f, good to soft) but should improve for that run.

16/1

3

(6)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Chepstow

Worthington Lake

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Clive Cox

Steady progress last term culminated in Southwell success (7f, AW) on handicap debut; the runner-up has franked that form since; should have more to offer this season and warrants respect.

9/2

8/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 7576

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Fair maiden who posted a creditable sixth of 13 on his nursery debut at Kempton (7f) 19 days ago; shortlisted eased 1b here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

10

(11)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Newbury

Solar Army

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Roger Teal

Gelded ahead of getting off the mark at the seventh attempt in a 7f handicap at Kempton and probably better again when second at Newmarket (7f, good), where Gilet and Rogue Diplomat were further back; 1m won't be an issue on pedigree and Ryan Moore takes over.

13/2

1st

10

(11)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Newbury

Solar Army

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Roger Teal

Gelded ahead of getting off the mark at the seventh attempt in a 7f handicap at Kempton and probably better again when second at Newmarket (7f, good), where Gilet and Rogue Diplomat were further back; 1m won't be an issue on pedigree and Ryan Moore takes over.

13/2

2nd

8

(13)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newmarket

Solar Army

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Roger Teal

Progressive in Class 5 handicaps over 7f on AW since handicapping, gelded prior to Kempton reappearance win; has something to prove off new mark in this higher grade back on turf.

8/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 3352

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Steadily progressive filly who came in a very good second of nine to Saxon Raider in 7f Wolverhampton nursery two weeks ago; she enjoys an 8lb weights pull with that rival so ought to be thereabouts.
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Verdict Starting price

2

(3)

25th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Maids Head

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Marco Botti

Well ridden by Robert Havlin (he got her handy from a wide draw) to record breakthrough success at Chelmsford this month (7f); is well berthed on this occasion and a 3lb rise could be shrugged off.

6/1

8

(12)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Maids Head

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Marco Botti

In the frame in seven of her nine starts, as when beaten a length into fourth of eight at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) last month (runner-up has won since); return to this trip should suit and, despite her wide draw, she holds each-way claims again.

8/1

8

(12)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Maids Head

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Marco Botti

In the frame in seven of her nine starts, as when beaten a length into fourth of eight at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) last month (runner-up has won since); return to this trip should suit and, despite her wide draw, she holds each-way claims again.

8/1

Form: 5271 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Took a big step forward on his nursery debut when scoring readily from Maids Head at Wolverhampton (7f) two weeks ago; up 8lb but he's not taken lightly in his current mood.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(4)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Saxon Raider

9st 9lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Off the mark in good style when winning a 7f Wolverhampton nursery by over 3l last month; went up 8lb and a bit disappointing at Southwell last time; could bounce back.

9/2

7th

1

(4)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Saxon Raider

9st 9lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Off the mark in good style when winning a 7f Wolverhampton nursery by over 3l last month; went up 8lb and a bit disappointing at Southwell last time; could bounce back.

9/2

4th

1

(4)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Saxon Raider

9st 9lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Took a big step forward on his nursery debut when scoring readily from Maids Head at Wolverhampton (7f) two weeks ago; up 8lb but he's not taken lightly in his current mood.

9/4

13/2

Form: 263

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Cable Bay colt is closely related to the stable's high-class sprinter Shaquille and he advanced his form when a keeping-on third of 11 in 6f Chelmsford maiden 18 days ago; interesting handicap debutant on his first go over 7f.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(12)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

On Key

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

0-19 and modest form nowadays; also down the weights and followed three competitive 7f efforts on AW with a fair show in big field on turf last time, but this first visit to Brighton needs to spark something extra from him.

9/1

5th

3

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

On Key

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Scott Dixon

0-18 but he's finished runner-up at Southwell (7f) in two of his last three runs, including a bold bid last Thursday; only 1lb higher than for that close call and he's a big player if he can transfer his form back to turf.

6/1

2nd

3

(5)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

On Key

9st 7lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Can front-run; 17-race maiden who was runner-up over C&D last month before posting another solid effort here two weeks ago; once again has place claims.

5/1

8/1

Form: 332

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Son of Soldier's Call built on earlier promise when second of nine in 6f Redcar novice last month; he can go well again now up in trip for his first go in a nursery.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(4)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Top Bins

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Maurice Barnes

Showed promise in his first three starts for Hugo Palmer last autumn but hasn't gone on in handicaps, including on Tapeta; makes his stable debut having been picked up for 2,600gns last month; plenty to prove.

20/1

8

(11)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Top Bins

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Hugo Palmer

Remains winless and he was tried in blinkers when beating only one in 1m Hamilton handicap 19 days ago; reverts in trip here with plenty to prove.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6352

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Cheekpieces fitted and improved his form on his first go in nursery company when second of 13 at Kempton (7f) 19 days ago; he ought to be in the shake-up with the headgear again sported.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(1)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Kempton (AW)

Reddeef

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Posted best effort over C&D but needs a revival, having failed to show his form in two starts since returned to AW; has refused to enter the stalls twice this winter.

12/1

2

(8)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Reddeef

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Michael Keady

A maiden who continues to struggle despite hurtling down the weights; reverting to sprinting could help matters but not the solid option here.

12/1

10/1

Form: 927004

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Gelded/off ten weeks before posting a solid fourth of eight on his AW debut in 6f Newcastle nursery three weeks ago; he can race off a 2lb lower mark now so must enter calculations with cheekpieces added.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

5

(3)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Leicester

Cracking Man

8st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Attwater

A fair maiden for Karl Burke but he has offered little on both runs for his current yard, failing to beat a rival in 6f Kempton handicap 20 days ago; others are preferred.

14/1

5

(3)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Leicester

Cracking Man

8st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Attwater

A fair maiden for Karl Burke but he has offered little on both runs for his current yard, failing to beat a rival in 6f Kempton handicap 20 days ago; others are preferred.

14/1

11th

3

(5)

7th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Cracking Man

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Good chance on the pick of his 2yo form for Karl Burke but he was sold cheaply in January and finished a well-beaten fifth (125-1) on his stable debut last week; this low-grade handicap is more suitable but he still carries risk.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £40.90
Straight Forecast £34.51
Tricast £322.72
Trifecta £257.10

Selections

D Express:

Worthington Lake

Daily Mail:

Saxon Raider

The Times:

Solar Army

NEWMARKET:

Reddeef

SPOTLIGHT:

On Key

POSTDATA:

Maids Head

RP RATINGS:

Cracking Man

Telegraph:

Top Bins

The Sun:

Saxon Raider

Daily Mirror:

Worthington Lake

Daily Record:

Worthington Lake

The Guardian:

Solar Army

The Star:

Reddeef