December 26 / 13.12 Wolverhampton (AW)

13.12

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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Nursery Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 48000

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Promise on debut for Alice Haynes but it's very hard to make a case for him on what we've seen since; has first outing for a new stable after a 2,500gns sale at the end of October; best watched unless the betting strongly hints otherwise.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(6)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Endeavour

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Grace Harris

0-20 now but had ground/trip excuses for his three below-par runs in September/October and returned from break with fairly respectable fourth of six in Lingfield classified on Wednesday; not out of this if that recent outing has brought him on.

10/1

4th

6

(1)

14th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

12:25 Lingfield (AW)

Rogue Endeavour

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Grace Harris

19-race maiden; out of sorts when last seen, albeit there were mitigating circumstances on his last three outings; others look safer.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 66664 BF

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Sixth then fourth in AW nurseries over C&D and 6f at Southwell in the autumn but the fact he went off favourite on both occasions suggests better was anticipated; subsequently gelded and interesting to see whether there is money for him again.
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2nd

1

(2)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:50 Brighton

Dandy G Boy

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Warren Greatrex

Dual 7f AW winner in second half of last year but returned from layoff with two low-key turf runs in June/July (7f/7.3f); on a good mark now and might have untapped potential over 1m but others in this line-up have less to prove.

10/1

6th

6

(2)

14th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

16:05 Ffos Las

Dandy G Boy

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Two AW wins for this yard last year but has yet to look as effective on turf (0-6); well beaten on comeback at Lingfield (7f, good).

13/2

6th

5

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Lingfield

Dandy G Boy

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Warren Greatrex

Won twice on AW for this yard last year; yet to be placed from five runs on turf and runs off his highest mark; may be better for the run.

5/1

Form: 363632 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Now 0-9 but she has been placed in AW nurseries at Kempton (1m) and Chelmsford (7f) in recent weeks; first-time cheekpieces won't need to give her much more.
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4

(8)

3rd Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:53 Salisbury

Thiscouldbefun

9st 10lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: J S Moore

Winner of one of her three C&D starts, when making all last month (good; acts on soft), but her race was run from a long way out when going unpenalised next time; not weighted out of it despite going back up 5lb and has had a longer break between races this time; can be involved.

6/1

4th

8

(1)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:27 Salisbury

Thiscouldbefun

10st 7lb

J: Miss Scarlett Dorricott

T: J S Moore

Made all to win a C&D handicap eight days ago; unpenalised for that win and officially 5lb ahead of the handicapper but it may not be quite so straightforward this time.

4/1

1st

4

(7)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Salisbury

Thiscouldbefun

9st 7lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: J S Moore

Exposed filly who has been in patchy form this year, including when beating one home over 1m2f at Windsor last month; drop back in trip will help, and she's 3lb below her last winning mark, but others look safer.

16/1

Form: 754284

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Close second in Chester seller (7f) in June and Chelmsford maiden (6f) in October but her good days don't seem that easy to predict and she's been quite comfortably held in AW nurseries on her last two outings.
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9th

2

(2)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

17:10 Goodwood

Oasis Sunrise

9st 12lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Three wins (1m-1m4f) in the first half of 2026; last month's Ascot third was up there with her best form but she wasn't quite at the same level back down in class at Chepstow three weeks ago; drops back in trip with each-way claims.

12/1

4th

4

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Chepstow

Oasis Sunrise

9st 13lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Turf wins this season at Bath (1m), over C&D and Leicester (1m2f); ran well from off the pace at Ascot 12 days ago (1m4f); her good campaign could continue.

4/1

3rd

7

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Oasis Sunrise

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Turf wins this term at Bath (1m), Chepstow (1m4f) and Leicester (1m2f), with one of those under Ashley Lewis; however, her form has dropped off somewhat in 1m4f races on last two outings and this race demands more.

25/1

Form: 413317

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has won three Class 6 nurseries over 6f, the latest at Chelmsford in November; only seventh here latest (6f again) and needs to resume her progress now tackling 7f for the first time; her draw could also be tricky.
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Verdict Starting price

2

(3)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Piranha Rama

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: David Evans

7lb lower than when winning a Chelmsford nursery (6f, Polytrack) last November and 5lb lower than when second of 11 at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) in May, but she has disappointed since; others preferred.

9/1

8th

6

(2)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

19:35 Windsor

Piranha Rama

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David Evans

Three 6f wins as a 2yo but she's blown hot and cold this year and has finished down the field in last three starts; on dangerous mark but losing run is now up to ten and others are more convincing; new headgear.

12/1

Form: 457

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Little better than modest form in three qualifying runs over 7f on AW in recent months but a possible improver for good stable now handicapping.
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9th

2

(2)

10th Apr 2025

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1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:53 Lingfield (AW)

Eva Dickson

9st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

led

13/2

9th

2

(2)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:53 Lingfield (AW)

Eva Dickson

9st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

led

13/2

6th

3

(7)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Eva Dickson

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Yet to be placed after five starts but last month's Wolverhampton fourth (7f) was a fairly good effort and today's longer trip may unlock some improvement.

11/2

Form: 865

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Only minor promise in three outings at up to 7f this autumn but has a useful pedigree and could take a step forward now handicapping after a gelding operation; market confidence could prove significant.
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10th

9

(9)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Blue Seeker

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Sole win from 17 starts came at Wolverhampton in 2024 when trained by his previous stable and he's mostly struggled since joining this yard; off for 168 days and is best watched unless the market speaks favourably.

20/1

8th

8

(9)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Blue Seeker

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Has dropped 11lb lower than when making a successful handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last December, for a reason though and his last three starts (including two since a second wind op) were particularly poor; swaps cheekpieces for a hood.

33/1

Form: 436

Last run: 192 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Had three outings over 5f on turf at the start of the summer, failing to progress from her debut; steps up in trip for nursery debut over a 2f longer trip after 192 days off; returns with her yard going well, so worth a second look in the betting.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(7)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Roselily

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

raced in second, lost second halfway, weakened over 1f out

5/1

7th

1

(7)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Roselily

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

raced in second, lost second halfway, weakened over 1f out

5/1

6th

5

(8)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Roselily

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

She's failed to kick on from her promising debut fourth at Leicester last May, but there were encouraging signs here last month back from a break when she faded having shown pace; could improve for that run and/or the return to sprinting and she's one to consider.

8/1

Form: 787265 BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Improved second on 6f Chelmsford nursery debut in September; heavy ground possibly wasn't ideal next time and she had an excuse (hampered start) when fifth to the reopposing Piranha Rama back at Chelmsford (6f again) seven weeks ago; steps up to 7f now with the Marco Botti stable among the winners.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(2)

22nd Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Specified

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

No improvement for the step up to a mile at Chelmsford two weeks ago (behind Majestic Heights) but she did run into some traffic and did enough to think she stayed; others are still more appealing for win purposes though.

5/1

6th

5

(2)

22nd Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Specified

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

No improvement for the step up to a mile at Chelmsford two weeks ago (behind Majestic Heights) but she did run into some traffic and did enough to think she stayed; others are still more appealing for win purposes though.

5/1

8th

8

(4)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Specified

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Marco Botti

Peak effort came here on her nursery debut (6f) last September; not disgraced in three subsequent starts but looks in need of a favour from the handicapper before winning.

13/2

Form: 7457

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Never a serious threat from the rear in four maiden/novices over 6f (here latest) but low-grade handicaps provide her with a more realistic chance; up in trip; another who is worth monitoring in the market.
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7th

8

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

16:25 Sedgefield

Sweet Cicely

10st 3lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Modest Flat maiden who is probably best watched on her hurdles debut.

50/1

9th

7

(5)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:45 Beverley

Sweet Cicely

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Mike Sowersby

0-23; struggling to beat many home this turf season, faring no better for a step up to 2m at Redcar last time; others likelier.

100/1

4th

4

(2)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

14:58 Redcar

Sweet Cicely

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mike Sowersby

Is 0-22 and she came in last of six in 1m4f handicap at Beverley 26 days ago; has her stamina to prove here too.

16/1

Form: 0461 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Much improved back from four months off (gelded) when readily justifying market support on C&D nursery debut last month; that form has been franked by the second/third and even a 9lb rise looks more than fair, particularly from a good draw.
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7th

7

(13)

11th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Arlecchinos Rex

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Mark Usher

Dual winner on the Wolverhampton Tapeta, the latest (9.5f) in March; modest effort in a 0-50 classfied event there (8.6f) eight weeks ago and has a wide draw to overcome; others preferred.

12/1

7th

2

(9)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arlecchinos Rex

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mark Usher

Course regular who's proved very consistent since the hood went back on; usually held up and wants a good test over this trip but he is more likely than most at this level to give his running, dropping back down from 0-60 company; each-way claims.

8/1

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

Form: 56405

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Better effort in AW nurseries for new yard when fifth of 11 over 6f at Southwell last Thursday; will need to build on that now stepping back up in trip.
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8th

6

(7)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Almasi

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

dwelt start, hampered start, took keen hold, soon prominent, weakened over 1f out

14/1

8th

6

(7)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Almasi

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Showed some promise in three starts for the Newland/Insole stable as a 2yo and on her second outing for this yard, but she finished around 8l behind Sweet Cicely when beating one home at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last time; needs more.

14/1

Betting Forcast

16/1 Rogue Endeavour, 5/1 Dandy G Boy, 7/1 Thiscouldbefun, 16/1 Oasis Sunrise, 14/1 Piranha Rama, 10/1 Eva Dickson, 9/2 Blue Seeker, 8/1 Roselily, 6/1 Specified, 20/1 Sweet Cicely, 4/1 Arlecchinos Rex, 33/1 Almasi

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Arlecchino's Rex

D Express:

Dandy G Boy

Daily Mirror:

Specified

Telegraph:

Roselily

Daily Mail:

Blue Seeker

The Guardian:

Thiscouldbefun

RP RATINGS:

Arlecchino's Rex

POSTDATA:

Arlecchino's Rex

The Times:

Arlecchino's Rex

The Sun:

Arlecchino's Rex

The Star:

Arlecchino's Rex

Daily Record:

Arlecchino's Rex