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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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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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

5

(6)

15th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Dandy G Boy

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Warren Greatrex

Made a winning stable debut at Wolverhampton in July (7f); two solid efforts have followed and the return of cheekpieces could help squeeze out the requisite improvement.

9/2

3

(6)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Dandy G Boy

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Warren Greatrex

Slightly disappointing when only fourth of five at Brighton (7f, good to firm) last month but made winning stable debut at Wolverhampton (7f) two starts ago and could plausibly have untapped potential over this new trip.

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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2

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield (AW)

Thiscouldbefun

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

Bath win in April (1m, good to firm) came off a 1lb higher mark; placed three times last month but she ran poorly in a 7f handicap at Leicester three weeks ago; others are more appealing.

14/1

1st

2

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield (AW)

Thiscouldbefun

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

Bath win in April (1m, good to firm) came off a 1lb higher mark; placed three times last month but she ran poorly in a 7f handicap at Leicester three weeks ago; others are more appealing.

14/1

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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1st

2

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Chepstow

Oasis Sunrise

9st 12lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

In-form filly who has been placed twice (1m2f/1m) since last month's comfortable win at Bath (1m, firm); lost out only by a short head when back at Bath a week ago and is 1lb ahead of the handicapper for this first attempt at 1m4f; has big role to play if stamina holds out.

5/2

2nd

4

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Bath

Oasis Sunrise

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Grace Harris

Just two wins from 30 starts but her last success was by 4l over C&D (firm) last month and she backed that up with a close third at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm); on same mark as last time and she should be in the thick of things again.

6/1

3rd

1

(9)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Leicester

Oasis Sunrise

10st 3lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Grace Harris

Ended a losing run in emphatic style at Bath (1m) ten days ago; hiked up 9lb but not taken lightly on her first go over 1m2f.

5/2

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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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

Standard

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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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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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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11th

11

(7)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

17:45 Beverley

Sweet Cicely

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mike Sowersby

18-race maiden who turned in one of her better efforts when beaten just 1l here (1m2f; cheekpieces, not worn today) on stable debut in June; last two starts have seen heavy defeats, however.

40/1

10th

8

(6)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:42 Newcastle (AW)

Sweet Cicely

9st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Mike Sowersby

17-race maiden; showed promise on AW for Richard Fahey but she looks best watched returning from a 174-day absence.

40/1

10

(9)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:58 Ripon

Sweet Cicely

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Mike Sowersby

Made a promising stable debut when fourth of nine at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm; met trouble) in June, but hasn't built on it twice since and now 0-16; needs to bounce back dropped in grade.

12/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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