May 09 / 19.35 Nottingham

19.35

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  • Prize money: £3780
  • 1m 2f 50y
  • Class 5
  • 5 runners
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Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

4/1 (Won)

Form: 1-7

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Took a while for the penny to drop when winning at 2-5 on AW (1m) last autumn but that was still promising; easy to back on his Newmarket comeback (Listed), when eased off in the closing stages and it will be interesting to see how he goes in the market this time.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

(13)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Masai Moon

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Newmarket Listed race (1m1f, good to soft; 7-1) in April saw him tailed off, but he'd earlier won his only 2yo start (AW) and went on to score at Nottingham (1m2f, good) this May in another novice; 6-4 favourite in the latter but looked an unlikely winner at one stage before battling back to see off three challengers headed by Boatswain; gelded three days later and that performance suggests that 1m4f for this handicap debut will suit him well.

12/1

1st

3

(1)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

19:35 Nottingham

Masai Moon

9st 11lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

disputed lead early, led clearly after 1f, ridden under 2f out, headed over 1f out, carried left but rallied inside final 110yds, led again final strides

4/1

1st

3

(1)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

19:35 Nottingham

Masai Moon

9st 11lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

disputed lead early, led clearly after 1f

4/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 126 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
240,000gns yearling; was heavily supported when easily winning a Polytrack novice (1m2f) on his debut four months ago (runner-up, a stablemate of Falmouth Lad's, successful since); improvement can be expected.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(8)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 6f 115y

Class 2

15:40 Doncaster

Boatswain

9st 1lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

0-9 on turf; that's despite some good form last year but his best two runs this season were on AW, latterly when winning at Southwell in July on his step up to 2m; that came by 13l in a five-runner race but he failed to fire in anything like that manner when back on turf at York (2m, good).

9/1

8th

10

(11)

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Boatswain

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

0-8 on turf; that's despite some good form last year but his best two runs this season were on AW, latterly when winning at Southwell early last month on his step up to 2m; that came by 13l in a five-runner race; has a 6lb higher mark in this very different contest but he's unexposed at the trip.

20/1

1st

4

(1)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 3

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Boatswain

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Has some good form on turf but latest defeat took his record in that sphere to 0-8; two attempts on AW comprise a win at Lingfield (1m2f) on debut and keeping-on third at Kempton (1m4f) in May; unexposed on artificial surfaces and looks interesting assuming he stays the new trip.

11/4

Form: 3

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
130,000gns yearling; plenty to like about his opening Southwell third (1m) last month and seems sure to appreciate the longer trip in receipt of weight from the three previous winners; Derby entry who comes here instead of the Lingfield Derby Trial tomorrow.
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9th

2

(11)

14th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 3

15:04 Nottingham

Rogue Millions

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Of interest on 2025 form; move to Ed Bethell yielded no progress in the summer but there was more promise switched back to James Owen when he finished close up at Yarmouth (1m1f, good to soft) four weeks ago; could perhaps do with some more weight off his back.

12/1

5th

2

(1)

16th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 1f 21y

Class 3

16:12 Yarmouth

Rogue Millions

9st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Acts on soft; useful (1m2f and 1m3f winner) on turf for James Owen last season; not so good on either start for Ed Bethell this summer and has now returned to Owen; has a competitive mark if back to his best.

12/1

7th

5

(8)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

15:12 Newcastle (AW)

Rogue Millions

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Edward Bethell

Useful winner over 1m2f and 1m3f on turf for James Owen last season; raced freely and likely needed his 1m3f Carlisle return for new yard 26 days ago; promising third on debut on previous AW start.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 13

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Stamina carried the day when beating an odds-on favourite on his 1m Tapeta debut in January; improved a good deal when coming away under a penalty with the three market leaders at Newmarket since and sets the standard in a first-time tongue-tie.
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7

(12)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Chess Dad

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Has run in three novice events, winning at Newcastle (1m, AW) on debut in January; bang there at Newmarket and fourth to Masai Moon at Nottingham (again 1m2f on good) was creditable; granddam was Oaks winner and he also shapes as if improvement is likely at 1m4f; handicap debut.

28/1

4th

2

(2)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

19:35 Nottingham

Chess Dad

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

disputed lead early, raced in second after 1f, pressed leader 3f out, lost two places under 2f out, no impression final furlong

6/4

4th

2

(2)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

19:35 Nottingham

Chess Dad

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

disputed lead early, raced in second after 1f

6/4

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Gelded 70,000gns yearling who's a half-brother to six winners, notably Meliora (Listed, 1m2f) and Monadee (2yo 6f, Polytrack); has been found a decent-looking novice for his debut.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(4)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:40 Epsom

Falmouth Lad

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Low-mileage 3yo; record of 211 since dropped to 1m, the wins at Newmarket (good to firm) and Kempton (AW); upped in class but looks open to further progress at this sort of trip.

13/8

1st

4

(6)

15th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Falmouth Lad

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Low-mileage 3yo; couple of sound performances on turf since dropped to 1m, making all for narrow win at Newmarket latest; may have more to offer at this trip; respected.

11/4

3

(6)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:35 Newmarket (July)

Falmouth Lad

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Found little on handicap debut over 1m2f at Newbury but he shaped better when dropped to 1m at Sandown (good) recently, albeit no match for a Haggas improver; not obviously ahead of this mark but he has time on his side.

4/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £6.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Chess Dad

NEWMARKET:

Boatswain

SPOTLIGHT:

Rogue Millions

D Express:

Masai Moon

Daily Mail:

Rogue Millions

TOPSPEED:

Chess Dad

POSTDATA:

Chess Dad

The Times:

Chess Dad

Telegraph:

Chess Dad

The Guardian:

Chess Dad

The Sun:

Chess Dad

The Star:

Boatswain

Daily Record:

Boatswain

Daily Mirror:

Masai Moon