November 23 / 18.25 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.25

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Know Your Limits With BetMGM Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Know Your Limits With BetMGM Nursery Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain and snow

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 046

Last run: 120 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Holds weak claims on his 6f turf form and lacks recent match practice having been absent for four months (gelded in the meantime); market may offer further guidance.
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7th

10

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arlecchinos Rex

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Mark Usher

Record here this year reads 34513323 including a short-head defeat by Roman Secret over this trip in April; likely to go well and there shouldn't be much between them again.

5/1

3rd

10

(4)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arlecchinos Rex

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Mark Usher

Running consistently round here all year at the bottom level; no obvious reason he won't get involved again but this is a touch stronger having been nudged up another 2lb.

6/1

2nd

9

(11)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arlecchinos Rex

9st 3lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Mark Usher

Beat Al Shabab over C&D in March and has continued to run well off this 3lb higher mark; considered.

7/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 007012 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Has shown clear improvement since joining new stable, winning over 7f Southwell then solid second (behind a subsequent scorer) over 1m at Chelmsford; only 1lb higher than last time and commands respect.
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6th

5

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flaine

9st 8lb

J: Connor Planas

T: David Loughnane

Back from a break with two narrow wins here (9.4f) in the autumn but her spark has been missing in last four runs; now only 1lb higher than for her last win, but slow starts have been an issue recently and she still has something to prove at this trip; first-time eyeshields.

10/1

8

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flaine

9st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Loughnane

Improving filly who returned from a break with two narrow C&D wins from off the pace this autumn; up another 3lb since last time but a 5lb claimer replaces a 3lb claimer; must be considered in current form.

6/1

8

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flaine

9st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Loughnane

Improving filly who returned from a break with two narrow C&D wins from off the pace this autumn; up another 3lb since last time but a 5lb claimer replaces a 3lb claimer; must be considered in current form.

6/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 069456

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent results on turf but has shown some promise since handicapping and the heavy ground was a plausible excuse last time; possibilities if taking well to AW.
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4th

7

(8)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Tiempo Alegre

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Jack Jones

Emphatic scorer over 1m here in July; good second back here (1m again) next time but not in the same form twice since and remains 9lb above July's winning mark.

11/1

8th

5

(8)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Kempton (AW)

Tiempo Alegre

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Jack Jones

Certainly didn't miss the hood when emphatically doubling her tally at Southwell in July (1m); those conditions when chasing home stablemate then done no favours by a wide draw; others appeal more from a handicapping perspective.

9/1

11

(10)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Tiempo Alegre

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Jack Jones

Doubled her tally at this track when winning in good style over C&D in July before another good effort when second of 13 here ten days ago; now steps up in grade but she can't be discounted.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 568

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced gelding who has shown signs of ability and gives the impression this step back up to 7f will suit; open to improvement now handicapping and looks interesting.
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11th

2

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bust A Moon

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Derek Shaw

Won a Beverley seller last May but then struggled for two yards; this easier for another new stable and he ran well first time out last season, which gives hope after eight months off.

14/1

6th

5

(2)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:08 Beverley

Bust A Moon

9st 3lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ian McInnes

C&D winner in May; hasn't proved the easiest to catch right since, 11th in 5f Newcastle handicap four days ago, but not ruled out if first-time cheekpieces spark a resurgence.

8/1

10

(1)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bust A Moon

9st 5lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ian McInnes

Ran a good race at Carlisle on September 1 (5f, good) but failed to back it up on softer going one week later; others appeal more.

25/1

3/1

Form: 0982 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Nearly justified favouritism off 4lb lower at Newcastle (7f) this month on handicap debut, collared in the final strides by a subsequent winner; good chance provided he takes well to first-time headgear.
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8th

3

(8)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Clever Jack

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Hughie Morrison

Went close on nursery debut at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) in November but poor form in two starts this year and left Ed Dunlop (same owners) after the last of them at Nottingham (first-time blinkers, discarded now) in June; makes stable debut needing to prove he's trained on.

14/1

6th

5

(8)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

14:25 Nottingham

Clever Jack

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Went close on nursery debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) in November but did not get competitive when reappearing at Yarmouth (1m, good) in April; needs first-time blinkers to help him leave that run a long way behind.

14/1

6th

5

(8)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

14:25 Nottingham

Clever Jack

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Went close on nursery debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) in November but did not get competitive when reappearing at Yarmouth (1m, good) in April; needs first-time blinkers to help him leave that run a long way behind.

14/1

Form: 687

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Far from solid on his sprinting form; however, the new trip and switch to handicap level are possible sources of improvement for this half-brother to five winners.
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7th

11

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hashtagnotions

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Dual Newcastle winner who added two turf victories last autumn, all off lower marks; will want a good test over this trip round here and hasn't been at his best on grass lately.

12/1

7th

4

(10)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Hashtagnotions

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Scored twice (around 1m) at Ayr and Beverley last summer; back in decent nick in 2026, fifth in 8.5f Beverley handicap 22 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up again from an easing mark.

5/1

5th

5

(9)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:52 Beverley

Hashtagnotions

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Record is 4-23, the most recent win last September in sole C&D attempt (soft); generally consistent since, respectable fifth at Doncaster (1m2f) most recently; gained other turf success on good ground; solid.

11/4

Form: 5903

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Placed at Chelmsford (6f; handicap debut) last month, leaving the impression this return to 7f will suit; sold out of Brian Toomey's yard for 17,000gns since; enters calculations off same mark.
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1st

4

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:52 Brighton

Aim For The Bull

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mike Murphy

Dual AW scorer who picked up the second of those wins at Kempton (1m) in March; two solid AW runs followed and he should be fine back on turf, having placed in a course classified (1m, good to firm) in July; player.

5/2

4th

5

(4)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Aim For The Bull

9st 7lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Mike Murphy

Made the breakthrough at Southwell (7f classified) in February and he got back on the scoresheet in a C&D handicap in March; never dangerous when fourth at Southwell last time but this step back up in trip looks a positive and he's not ruled out.

8/1

4th

1

(2)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Aim For The Bull

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Mike Murphy

Back on song when landing 1m Kempton handicap 17 days ago; up 3lb but this C&D winner must enter calculations from a low draw.

8/1

20/1

Form: 8079

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Always behind in four outings and brings far-from-solid form claims to this handicap debut; needs a step forward to get competitive for the first time.
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3rd

4

(2)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Bruce Banner

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Made a winning yard debut at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) last April and he's since won over hurdles at Musselburgh in November; bounced back from a lesser effort when second of six at Redcar (1m6f, good) 20 days ago and won't mind this drop back in trip.

9/2

2nd

5

(5)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

18:20 Redcar

Bruce Banner

8st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Rebecca Menzies

Made all to win a small-field handicap at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) last April off a 2lb higher mark, and made a winning debut over hurdles in November; stayed on for third in a 1m4f handicap at Newcastle in March (visored first time) but looked stretched by 2m latest; this trip should be in range and he can't be ruled out.

9/1

5th

7

(3)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

19:48 Southwell (AW)

Bruce Banner

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Rebecca Menzies

AW/hurdles winner; ran well in first-time visor at Newcastle (12.5f) returned to this code most recently; place possibilities in the retained headgear, provided he's as effective back up in distance.

6/1

10/1

Form: 897456

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Has inconsistent form and finished about 3l behind Clever Jack at Newcastle most recently; ran well there (7f) in October but isn't certain to repeat that effort.
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9th

11

(7)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fastnet Jenkins

9st 0lb

J: Archie Young

T: Grant Tuer

Has inconsistent form and finished about 3l behind Clever Jack at Newcastle most recently; ran well there (7f) in October but isn't certain to repeat that effort.

10/1

9th

11

(7)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fastnet Jenkins

9st 0lb

J: Archie Young

T: Grant Tuer

Has inconsistent form and finished about 3l behind Clever Jack at Newcastle most recently; ran well there (7f) in October but isn't certain to repeat that effort.

10/1

6th

4

(4)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Fastnet Jenkins

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Ran better on her C&D nursery debut last month but then pulled hard and didn't see it out over 1m here ten days ago; should do better back down in trip having been dropped 2lb.

6/1

12/1

Form: 694

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ran well in hood at Windsor (6f) on latest novice start but has something to prove back on AW with the headgear removed; couple of poor results at this course otherwise.
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No Results Found

16/1

Form: 0880

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Down the field in 6f events, latest behind Aim For The Bull at Chelmsford; speedily bred and isn't sure to improve for this extra furlong; headgear applied.
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11th

7

(8)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Limegreentangerine

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

led

16/1

11th

7

(8)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Limegreentangerine

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

led

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £26.10
Straight Forecast £21.43
Tricast £82.73
Trifecta £135.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Flaine

The Times:

Aim For The Bull

Daily Mail:

Clever Jack

D Express:

Fiery Angel

Telegraph:

Tiempo Alegre

The Star:

Aim For The Bull

RP RATINGS:

Flaine

POSTDATA:

Flaine

The Guardian:

Flaine

The Sun:

Flaine

Daily Record:

Flaine

Daily Mirror:

Clever Jack