December 20 / 11.00 Southwell (AW)

11.00

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Stay Golden With BetmMGM Safer Gambling Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Stay Golden With BetmMGM Safer Gambling Nursery Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.20
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 701223 C BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Consistent in three starts since winning a nursery here (7f) last month; should run her race again but looks to have nothing in hand of her mark.
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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

15/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 537803

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability, as when a staying-on third of seven in a Newcastle nursery (7f, Tapeta) this month; shaped then as though 1m might suit (backed up by his pedigree) and one for the shortlist; stable also runs Paulie Two Lockers.
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8th

2

(3)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mrbluesky

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Sole success came here over 7f in February off 4lb higher mark; mainly consistent since, finishing fourth of 12 over C&D 12 days ago; each-way claims.

5/1

4th

12

(3)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mrbluesky

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

Won a 7f handicap off a 3lb high mark in February; not progressed on turf since then (tailed off when tried over 1m2f last time); may fare better back on the AW.

16/1

5

(7)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

15:22 Pontefract

Mrbluesky

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Gamely rewarded good support when off the mark at Newcastle (7f, AW) in February; however, he needs to produce more than he's managed in five starts back on turf over the summer, now 0-9 on this surface; first try at 1m2f.

13/2

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4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 945631 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the eighth attempt when staying on to collar Kaleidoscope Eyes by a short head over 7f here a week ago, with Fiery Angel over 3l back in third; 2lb wrong under her penalty and 6lb worse off with the runner-up, but the way she finished off that last race suggested she would appreciate the extra furlong; should go well again.
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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

Form: 534242 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Proving consistent in nurseries so far and only just failed to get off the mark when just pipped by Tiempo Alegre over 7f here a week ago; 6lb better off with her old rival (3lb well in) and dam's side of pedigree suggests the extra furlong won't be a problem; major player.
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6

(6)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kaleidoscope Eyes

9st 2lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Bernard Llewellyn

C&D winner for Mick Appleby; improved run by run for her new stable, successful in a Ffos Las handicap three weeks ago (7.4f, heavy); 3lb rise manageable but this looks a deeper event.

8/1

5

(2)

28th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

17:25 Ffos Las

Kaleidoscope Eyes

9st 6lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Built upon low-key stable debut when third of six at Chepstow (7f, soft) this month; won't be far away if in similar form again here but modest 1-18 strike-rate reduces her appeal.

8/1

1

(3)

2nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:55 Chepstow

Kaleidoscope Eyes

9st 9lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Sole success came when trained by Michael Appleby in January (7f, AW); two moderate runs for Harry Eustace in June and subsequently sold for 2,200gns; headgear removed when sixth of nine on stable debut here (6f, good) last month and she needs to show more.

5/1

Form: 697551

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Was starting to look exposed but he improved when beating 13 rivals in a Brighton nursery (7f, good to soft) in October; 6lb higher and has been off since, so will need to continue his progress on this return.
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11th

6

(4)

24th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Majestic Heights

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won a 7f Brighton nursery in October and ran respectably on AW in next two runs but his form slumped at Lingfield last month; now 1-10 and has something to prove; refitted cheekpieces replace blinkers.

16/1

9th

6

(1)

22nd Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Majestic Heights

9st 6lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Won a big-field nursery at Brighton in October (7f, good to soft) off a 5lb lower mark; two solid efforts on AW this winter and a change of headgear could prompt a bit more from him; more appealing than many.

5/1

9th

6

(1)

22nd Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Majestic Heights

9st 6lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Won a big-field nursery at Brighton in October (7f, good to soft) off a 5lb lower mark; two solid efforts on AW this winter and a change of headgear could prompt a bit more from him; more appealing than many.

5/1

10/1

Form: 006

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Little impact in three starts over 1m on Polytrack, but bred to be better than that so could improve for the switch to a nursery; stable also runs Majestic Heights.
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4th

10

(6)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Africa Charm

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Finished just behind stable companion Majestic Heights at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) latest, her handicap debut; still early days but indications are that she'll need a favour from the handicapper before winning.

25/1

4th

10

(6)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Africa Charm

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Finished just behind stable companion Majestic Heights at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) latest, her handicap debut; still early days but indications are that she'll need a favour from the handicapper before winning.

25/1

6th

2

(11)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

11:00 Southwell (AW)

Africa Charm

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

raced in second, disputed lead over 2f out, bit short of room when no extra over 1f out

10/1

Form: 088702

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Improved on previous efforts when beaten a neck at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta; first-time visor) a week ago, doing all his best work late; 2lb higher but still worthy of consideration if the headgear works a second time.
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9th

9

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:23 Catterick

Precious Spartan

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Patrick Neville

Progressive after joining this yard last May, winning three times at Ripon (1m, good) and posting a close third at Ayr (1m, soft) in September when last seen; the drop back to 7f might not be ideal on his reappearance but he's one to consider nevertheless.

11/1

8

(5)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ayr

Precious Spartan

9st 5lb

J: Archie Young

T: Patrick Neville

Returning to 1m from further is a good thing but all his best form is on drier ground.

40/1

7th

10

(11)

5th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

17:27 Haydock

Precious Spartan

9st 1lb

J: Archie Young

T: Patrick Neville

Won three at Ripon from his six starts for this yard; those wins were 1m, however, and his form was not as good when tried over 1m2f, including when tailed off on latest start; big questions to answer over new trip.

20/1

20/1

Form: 059

Last run: 116 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Hinted at promise when fifth of seven in a Newmarket seller (7f, good) in August, but well held either side; makes his nursery/AW debut after four months off having been gelded; probably only of interest if backed.
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11th

11

(10)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Kings Square

8st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: D J Jeffreys

Finished behind a couple of these rivals at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) latest, his handicap debut; 3lb drop will help; cheekpieces go on but more is needed.

25/1

11th

11

(10)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Kings Square

8st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: D J Jeffreys

Finished behind a couple of these rivals at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) latest, his handicap debut; 3lb drop will help; cheekpieces go on but more is needed.

25/1

8th

10

(5)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

11:00 Southwell (AW)

Kings Square

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: D J Jeffreys

Hinted at promise when fifth of seven in a Newmarket seller (7f, good) in August, but well held either side; makes his nursery/AW debut after four months off having been gelded; probably only of interest if backed.

20/1

Form: 695445

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has progressed steadily as he has gone up in trip, though 9.5f at Wolverhampton last time may have been a shade too far; this might suit him better but others still look more compelling.
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4th

1

(7)

20th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Paulie Two Lockers

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

held up in rear

8/1

4th

1

(7)

20th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Paulie Two Lockers

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

held up in rear

8/1

9th

7

(7)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

11:00 Southwell (AW)

Paulie Two Lockers

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Has progressed steadily as he has gone up in trip, though 9.5f at Wolverhampton last time may have been a shade too far; this might suit him better but others still look more compelling.

14/1

12/1

Form: 69403

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Finished over 3l behind Tiempo Alegre and Kaleidoscope Eyes when third of ten over 7f here a week ago, but can be rated closer having been hampered at the start and then meeting trouble; makes the shortlist.
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11th
3 (10)
Cheater

16/1

Form: 588

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Hasn't improved on a promising turf debut in two subsequent starts on the AW but open to progress on nursery debut with cheekpieces now given a go.
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11th

3

(10)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

11:00 Southwell (AW)

Cheater

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Amy Murphy

Hasn't improved on a promising turf debut in two subsequent starts on the AW but open to progress on nursery debut with cheekpieces now given a go.

16/1

11th

3

(10)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

11:00 Southwell (AW)

Cheater

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Amy Murphy

Hasn't improved on a promising turf debut in two subsequent starts on the AW but open to progress on nursery debut with cheekpieces now given a go.

16/1

8th

12

(2)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:10 Newcastle (AW)

Cheater

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Amy Murphy

Fair fifth on Leicester debut (1m, heavy); didn't improve on that next time when eight in a Kempton novice (1m, standard to slow) and a bit to find with third-placed Bosphorus Rose on that run.

25/1

33/1

Form: 9000

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Out the back in four starts over 6f-1m on turf in Ireland; bred to be better than that and worth monitoring in the market on stable/AW debut (same owners).
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12th

5

(6)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

11:00 Southwell (AW)

Aiyana Rose

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Out the back in four starts over 6f-1m on turf in Ireland; bred to be better than that and worth monitoring in the market on stable/AW debut (same owners).

33/1

12th

5

(6)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

11:00 Southwell (AW)

Aiyana Rose

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Out the back in four starts over 6f-1m on turf in Ireland; bred to be better than that and worth monitoring in the market on stable/AW debut (same owners).

33/1

16th

4

(17)

21st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:00 Gowran Park

Aiyana Rose

9st 6lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John S O’Donoghue

Beaten between 10l and 14l in maidens from 6f to 1m; this initial mark doesn't look an obvious gift.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £29.70
Straight Forecast £22.31
Tricast £80.53
Trifecta £116.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kaleidoscope Eyes

RP RATINGS:

Flaine

NEWMARKET:

Tiempo Alegre

Daily Mirror:

Precious Spartan

D Express:

Paulie Two Lockers

The Times:

Mrbluesky

POSTDATA:

Flaine

Telegraph:

Tiempo Alegre

The Guardian:

Kaleidoscope Eyes

Daily Mail:

Kaleidoscope Eyes

The Star:

Kaleidoscope Eyes

Daily Record:

Kaleidoscope Eyes