April 12 / 18.50 Nottingham

18.50

Good

Shipstones Fine Ales Fillies’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 0f 75y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Shipstones Fine Ales Fillies’ Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 22893-

Last run: 185 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Fair form up to this trip, including a minor win, last year; also excuses for some heavy defeats; has been off for six months, but yard continues to go well.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

5

(5)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:12 Bath

Manila Thriller

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jack Channon

Hasn't threatened another success since getting up late on at Windsor in July (1m2f, good to firm; other wins on good); coming back in grade can help, though.

12/1

7th

7

(3)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 4

15:55 Epsom

Manila Thriller

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jack Channon

Recorded her third win when swooping late at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) last month but she's not got involved in two subsequent runs; needs to step up again and she wouldn't want this to be tactical.

12/1

11

(2)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

20:30 Chepstow

Manila Thriller

8st 3lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Jack Channon

Knocking at the door prior to winning in small field at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) last month; soundly beaten fourth at Sandown since but that wasn't run to suit her hold-up style; this 3yo has an each-way chance.

20/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 847-

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Modest so far; faded in 9.4f Wolverhampton maiden when last seen in December; however, being a well-bred, lightly raced runner from a good yard, still has potential on handicap debut.
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2

(3)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

18:50 Lingfield (AW)

Coma Cluster

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Eight-race maiden; in a new tongue-tie and blinkers combination when placed at Yarmouth (7f, good) before finishing last at Epsom; capable of a big run and perhaps another headgear switch will benefit.

8/1

2

(1)

15th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:20 Epsom

Coma Cluster

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: George Boughey

Seven-race maiden but she's been placed in two of her four handicaps including when third of ten at Yarmouth (7f, good) last month; this step back up in trip looks a good move and she's in the mix with Rossa Ryan booked.

7/2

3rd

2

(3)

9th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:10 Yarmouth

Coma Cluster

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Good second of eight on her handicap debut at Nottingham in April (8.5f, good); hasn't backed that up in two starts since, weakening both times including when fifth in a tongue-tie at Hamilton (8.5f, good) three weeks ago; blinkers now added and this drop back in trip is probably the right move.

8/1

3rd
6 (8)
Whizz By

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 11-122

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Progressive in modest handicaps on the AW up to this trip including three wins; has to prove herself on turf, but she's in form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

4

(9)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Whizz By

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

Has three wins over C&D but last two starts suggest she needs to come down the weights before she is ready to win again; first-time cheekpieces.

7/1

6th

10

(3)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Whizz By

8st 10lb

J: George Wood

T: Tom Ward

Three wins and a second from four previous visits here; has been holding her form well elsewhere and soft ground was perhaps a factor in finishing no better than fifth at Sandown last time; that was off this career-high figure but every chance of being involved back here.

10/1

5th

7

(5)

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Sandown

Whizz By

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

Productive and consistent filly who ran respectably at Chester most recently, taking record in handicaps (AW/turf) to 111223212; new mark is 5lb higher but she look solid.

5/1

Form: 21045-

Last run: 164 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress after winning four-runner 7f Epsom fillies' maiden last summer (good ground); off since October; up in trip.
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6th

10

(5)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Graduated

8st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Consistent sort but is yet to win a handicap from 11 attempts; solid third of ten at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last month and holds place claims once again.

6/1

9

(9)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Graduated

9st 4lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Has run consistently in handicaps all summer and wasn't beaten far from a similarly wide stall over C&D off 5lb higher in the spring; needs to find a bit more from somewhere back up from 6f.

6/1

6

(8)

31st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:22 Brighton

Graduated

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Beaten favourite in the Brighton race won by Pietro but broadly consistent of late and ran creditably dropped back to 6f last time (AW); 0-9 in handicaps but unexposed at this trip and has possibilities off current mark.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 2266-

Last run: 156 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Modest form in finishing runner-up in a couple of 6f-7f turf/AW maidens last year, before failing to progress on next two goes, most recently well beaten over this trip at Newcastle in November; however, may still have more to give for strong yard.
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6

(3)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

18:50 Beverley

Sands Of Indi

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Scrambled home in a 7f Class 5 fillies' handicap at Carlisle (soft) last month but bombed out 48 hours later at Hamilton (8.5f; first-time visor); eased in grade with that headgear discarded seeking a revival; realistic chance at the weights factoring in allowances.

5/1

9

(1)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

16:40 Hamilton

Sands Of Indi

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Early promise but her progress had stalled prior to rewarding market support at Carlisle on Monday (7f, soft); showed a good attitude there, especially as she raced freely early on, and can't discount despite a penalty; now tried in a visor.

4/1

3

(6)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:50 Carlisle

Sands Of Indi

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Second in maidens on first two starts last season, the first over 6f on good to firm at Pontefract, the second over 7f on standard to slow at Newcastle; hasn't progressed since going handicapping; bit to prove now.

12/1

Form: 0830-

Last run: 212 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress last year but faced some tough tasks, notably making her debut in the Listed Chesham at Royal Ascot (beaten 16l) and finishing third (beaten 11l) behind subsequent Group 1 winner and current 1,000 Guineas favourite Desert Flower in a Newmarket maiden; off since September but this is a class drop, and step up in trip should suit.
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11

(6)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:35 Doncaster

Hot Like Me

9st 4lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Richard Spencer

Remains winless but she arrives in decent form, blinkered when fourth of six in 1m Yarmouth handicap 22 days ago; possibilities eased 2lb.

10/1

1

(5)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:47 Yarmouth

Hot Like Me

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Has run to a similar level of form on her last two starts, the latest when a beaten favourite at Newmarket (1m, good; first-time visor); drops a further 2lb and blinkers now go on; wouldn't have to improve too much to get competitive.

100/30

4th

5

(3)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Newmarket

Hot Like Me

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Just about her best run yet when beaten 3l behind an improver at Wolverhampton (9.4f) ten days ago; had no excuses there but always a chance that the new headgear might trigger something.

3/1

Form: 0-22

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Three 7f AW starts, finishing runner-up in maiden/novices on last two goes; has been off for two months and faces different conditions now, but has potential for top yard.
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7th

12

(3)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

The New Bay Pearl

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

Lightly raced 4yo who failed to progress for Roger Varian and was soundly beaten at 100-1 on her stable and seasonal debut in April; upset in stalls and withdrawn at Redcar last month (66-1 at the time).

66/1

9

(3)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Redcar

The New Bay Pearl

9st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Simon Whitaker

0-8 for Roger Varian and well held on 7f Doncaster reappearance for new yard 13 days ago; can only watch.

20/1

11th

6

(12)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

The New Bay Pearl

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Simon Whitaker

0-8 for Roger Varian but displayed clear ability on AW (tailed off on sole turf start) while also lacking consistency; sold for 5,000gns in December and wind surgery swiftly followed; market might help on this reappearance/stable debut.

33/1

Form: 557-12 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Has a win and a second from two starts in Class 6 AW handicaps around this trip this year; beaten only a head latest and the winner followed up in a similar race to this; has to prove herself on turf, but she's one to consider.
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4

(12)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Hock Eye The Noo

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Back on a good mark and went too hard up front when beaten about 3l at Wolverhampton (8.6f; first-time cheekpieces) on latest start; could go well.

7/1

4th

4

(4)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Hock Eye The Noo

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Charlie Johnston

Latest effort (1m, turf) suggests this new trip is worth exploring; has shown best form on AW and returns to this sphere off a handy mark with Jack Nicholls taking off a bonus 3lb.

8/1

7

(3)

12th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Hock Eye The Noo

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Won at Wolverhampton (8.5f; from 3lb lower) in March but has been way short of her best since, including tried in blinkers and a visor on her last two starts at Lingfield (7.5f) and Wolverhampton (8.5f) respectively; no reason to anticipate better reverting to turf; risky.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £50.10
Straight Forecast £40.49
Tricast £134.74
Trifecta £193.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

The New Bay Pearl

NEWMARKET:

Coma Cluster

The Times:

Hock Eye The Noo

RP RATINGS:

Whizz By

SPOTLIGHT:

Hot Like Me

Daily Mail:

The New Bay Pearl

Telegraph:

Coma Cluster

D Express:

Coma Cluster

The Guardian:

Hock Eye The Noo

Daily Record:

Hock Eye The Noo

Daily Mirror:

Whizz By

The Star:

Whizz By