December 14 / 17.15 Southwell (AW)

17.15

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Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Nursery Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

Form: 15066

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won on debut (in Ireland) but has failed to repeat that form kept to 5f on turf since, latterly for new yard; combination of physical tweak (gelded since last run) and new trip/surface needs to make a difference.
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10

(10)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:55 Chester

Rock N Roll Rocket

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: David Loughnane

Wildly inconsistent gelding who's drawn wide back down from 6f; little room for manoeuvre off this mark and it's hard to know what to expect as usual.

25/1

2

(9)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rock N Roll Rocket

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: David Loughnane

Can blow hot and cold but he popped up in a 5f handicap here last month and ran creditably from stall 1 at Chester ten days ago (6f, good); not sure he's got much in hand of his mark though.

9/1

Form: 300779

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Placed a couple of times on turf; has unconvincing form figures (779) since switched to AW and needs to show improvement; best watched unless the betting suggests he's about to shine.
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2nd

4

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mister McGregor

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Mullineaux

Yet to get his head in front and tried in different headgear when only ninth in 5f Nottingham handicap two weeks ago; headgear is changed again now.

11/1

9th

10

(2)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Mister McGregor

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Mullineaux

Inconsistent 23-race maiden who has finished out the back at Wolverhampton and Thirsk in his last two runs; visor is now tried and he needs a major revival on this drop back in trip.

33/1

14th

12

(6)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Mister McGregor

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Mullineaux

0-22 and he beat just two in 6f classified event at Wolverhampton last time; blinkers are now tried on this unreliable sort.

16/1

Form: 175363

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Successful over 7f on turf in July; has form figures of 533 on AW, most recently doing well to finish a close third over 6f at Wolverhampton having been hampered and forced wide; fighting chance, particularly granted better fortune.
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7th

10

(8)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

12:23 Catterick

Chuti Manika

8st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Difficult to recommend judged on last five starts, in which he's beaten very few opponents; supporters will cling to the hope that blinkers (replacing a visor) will help and that his two successes have come at Catterick.

16/1

2

(6)

22nd Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:43 Hamilton

Chuti Manika

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

Below par on his last four starts, but Catterick (5f, good) a fortnight ago was a step back in the right direction and he won there (6f, good to soft) in July on his last encounter with slow ground; not ruled out.

10/1

10

(7)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Chuti Manika

9st 6lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

6f win here in July off 1lb higher; not beaten many home in three runs since and a visor is now reached for (has been wearing cheekpieces).

20/1

Form: 66845

Last run: 50 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; best effort when close fourth over 6f at Newcastle (handicap debut) on penultimate start; chance of opening her account largely depends on how well she reacts to first-time headgear.
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9th

10

(8)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Empowered Queen

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Ollie Sangster

led

7/1

9th

10

(8)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Empowered Queen

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Ollie Sangster

led

7/1

4th

7

(4)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Empowered Queen

9st 1lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Ollie Sangster

Finished in the frame in all three nurseries late last year (demoted a place on penultimate start), going down by less than a length when fourth of 12 here (6f; first-time cheekpieces) last month; return to this trip may suit and she holds each-way claims.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4345

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Difficult to assess with total confidence, having produced mixed RPRs in four starts, but she's quite nicely bred and represents top yard so looks the type to win a race at some stage; possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear.
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6th

4

(8)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Secret

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

She is yet to make the progress that may have been expected in handicaps but she's slowly edging down the weights and the addition of a tongue tie may help; conditions no problem but others appeal more.

8/1

6th

4

(8)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Secret

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

She is yet to make the progress that may have been expected in handicaps but she's slowly edging down the weights and the addition of a tongue tie may help; conditions no problem but others appeal more.

8/1

6th

1

(6)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Blue Secret

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

prominent

7/1

Form: 43601 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Edged ahead near the finish in C&D maiden one month ago, taking well to Southwell and opening his account at the fifth attempt; mark raised just 2lb for that win; may have more to offer on this surface and warrants respect.
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4th

5

(1)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kildonan

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Amy Murphy

His 6f maiden win in November is sandwiched by three modest handicap runs; still has to prove his stamina for 7f; cheekpieces return after a poor run in blinkers last time.

16/1

4th

5

(1)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kildonan

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Amy Murphy

His 6f maiden win in November is sandwiched by three modest handicap runs; still has to prove his stamina for 7f; cheekpieces return after a poor run in blinkers last time.

16/1

7th

2

(3)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

12:52 Southwell (AW)

Kildonan

9st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Amy Murphy

Led close home in a C&D maiden in November and things didn't unfold in his favour here next time; blinkers replace cheekpieces; others have more obvious win prospects but he shouldn't be far away.

8/1

Form: 506852

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent maiden who ran well in first-time visor at Newcastle (6f; AW debut) most recently; gelded since; likely player off same mark in the retained headgear, provided he manages to back up that latest effort.
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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

Form: 003

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced filly who had wind surgery prior to finishing third at Wolverhampton (6f) most recently, improving sharply on her turf efforts; could take another step forward kept to AW; interesting handicap debutante.
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9th

3

(5)

3rd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Memardee

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

She has finished third in a couple of small-field 6f events on Tapeta but there was no improvement for 7f when fifth of six at Newcastle last month; edging down the weights but vulnerable to improvers.

16/1

9th

3

(5)

3rd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Memardee

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

She has finished third in a couple of small-field 6f events on Tapeta but there was no improvement for 7f when fifth of six at Newcastle last month; edging down the weights but vulnerable to improvers.

16/1

5th

3

(6)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Memardee

8st 12lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Daughter of Mehmas has shown some fair form without winning, cheekpieces on when third of seven in 6f novice here 13 days ago; she's one to consider stepping up in trip.

6/1

Form: 432113 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
0-5 on turf; has shown improvement at Newcastle since switched to AW, winning narrowly over 7f and 6f then creditable third over 5f; likely to remain competitive, provided she transfers the form to Southwell.
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5th

8

(6)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Laurens Dream

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Both her wins have come at Newcastle (6f and 7f); she has finished second in 7f classified events on her last three starts but she will need to raise her game to take this; the return to Newcastle and switch to blinkers could spark extra though.

5/1

2nd

5

(6)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:25 Southwell (AW)

Laurens Dream

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Losing run stands at 18 but she has run well in 7f classified events on Tapeta on her last two starts, the latest here last week; strong claims in this field.

2/1

14

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Laurens Dream

9st 2lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Michael & David Easterby

Gained both wins on Newcastle AW last November; 0-12 on turf but has frame possibilities on some of her recent form; drop back to Class 6 looks a plus.

12/1

Form: 584272

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who has largely encouraging form since switched to handicaps, neck second at Chelmsford (6f) most recently; brings clear signs that he's up to winning at an ordinary level.
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7th

5

(7)

21st Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Fallen Soldier

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

0-18 (5f/6f); beaten only a nose at Newcastle (5f, AW) in January but regressed in recent months and now steps up to 7f which is an unknown.

4/1

8

(8)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Fallen Soldier

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: John & Sean Quinn

Has been placed a few times on the AW as when beaten a nose in a 0-75 handicap over C&D in January, but has regressed in recent months and now 0-17; stable also runs Beerwah.

14/1

10

(13)

7th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Ayr

Fallen Soldier

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Competitively treated on best efforts; however, remains a maiden and failed to beat a rival last time; hard to be confident about him.

16/1

Form: 677471

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Campaigned exclusively on turf for Brian Meehan, getting off the mark in Bath nursery (5f, soft) most recently; sold for 10,000gns since; goes without usual headgear and switches to AW so not sure what to expect.
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3rd

2

(2)

7th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Ripon

Sabrimento

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Headstrong sort who has won just once from his 17 starts but runner-up three times this year, most recently going close at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) nine days ago; every chance he'll be in the mix once more.

7/2

2nd

5

(1)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Lingfield

Sabrimento

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Took nine races to win (5f, soft) for Brian Meehan and he's 0-8 for current yard, unplaced last four starts; often compromises his chance by racing freely but at least this is a weaker race than he's been contesting.

9/4

7th

9

(3)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Goodwood

Sabrimento

9st 3lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Took nine races to win for Brian Meehan (on soft at Bath); 0-6 for current yard and was kept to the AW until finishing well behind at Newmarket; now has a further tweak in his headgear.

8/1

Form: 690

Last run: 127 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Not solid on turf form but this Boughey runner may turn the corner now handicapping and switched to AW (dam won in this sphere); gelded since last run four months ago; market support should be heeded.
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7th

9

(6)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Cosmic Force

9st 3lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Placed in 7f handicap here last month; ratings don't matter much in claimers, but couldn't entertain 41-rated 4yo all the same.

20/1

5th

8

(10)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Cosmic Force

9st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Maiden after 15 starts; placed only twice, including on latest when never-nearer third of 12 here (7f) 13 days ago; each-way player if he sees out the extra furlong from unchanged mark.

7/2

3rd

10

(8)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Dundalk (AW)

Cosmic Force

9st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Keith Henry Clarke

A 14-race maiden; placed only once (in a small-field race for George Boughey); best form in 2025 was in claimers; not beaten far in sixth over 6f here last month; same placing when 2 3/4l behind Methgal over C&D two weeks ago; place possibility.

10/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £313.60
Tricast £2061.06

Selections

POSTDATA:

Blue Secret

The Times:

Laurens Dream

SPOTLIGHT:

Chuti Manika

D Express:

Cosmic Force

The Star:

Fallen Soldier

Telegraph:

Laurens Dream

The Sun:

Laurens Dream

Daily Mail:

Blue Secret

Daily Mirror:

Blue Secret

Daily Record:

Blue Secret

RP RATINGS:

Chuti Manika