May 20 / 15.02 Nottingham

15.02

Good To Firm

£9 Racedays At Nottingham Racecourse Handicap

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 5f 8y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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£9 Racedays At Nottingham Racecourse Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 80-756

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
His lowly mark should be well within range and while his first two runs after wind surgery haven't hinted at a full revival, he looks the type to pop up soon; 5f plenty sharp enough but it's likely this will be strongly run and he should be finishing his race off well.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(7)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:25 Redcar

Masterclass

10st 13lb

J: Miss Grace Bell

T: Paul Midgley

Won by half a length at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) last week, taking record to 4-37; incurs 5lb penalty but Grace Bell takes off 7lb; effective over 6f in the past; respected.

7/2

4th

7

(7)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:25 Redcar

Masterclass

10st 13lb

J: Miss Grace Bell

T: Paul Midgley

Won by half a length at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) last week, taking record to 4-37; incurs 5lb penalty but Grace Bell takes off 7lb; effective over 6f in the past; respected.

7/2

1st

4

(9)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

15:02 Nottingham

Masterclass

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

His lowly mark should be well within range and while his first two runs after wind surgery haven't hinted at a full revival, he looks the type to pop up soon; 5f plenty sharp enough but it's likely this will be strongly run and he should be finishing his race off well.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 7475-0 CD

Last run: 129 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Has a good record at the track, winning three times (twice last summer), and she's 4lb lower than for her Bath win last September; not at her best when last seen but there are positives on this return from four months off.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(4)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

14:15 Nottingham

Snow Berry

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Has a good record at the track, winning three times (twice last summer), and she's 2lb lower than for her Bath win last September; good second over C&D last month and she's high on the list.

100/30

2nd

3

(10)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

15:02 Nottingham

Snow Berry

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Has a good record at the track, winning three times (twice last summer), and she's 4lb lower than for her Bath win last September; not at her best when last seen but there are positives on this return from four months off.

10/1

2nd

3

(10)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

15:02 Nottingham

Snow Berry

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Has a good record at the track, winning three times (twice last summer), and she's 4lb lower than for her Bath win last September; not at her best when last seen but there are positives on this return from four months off.

10/1

3rd
5 (2)
Banana

7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 027312 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
48th time lucky when winning at Bath a fortnight ago; ran another solid race when second back at Bath last week and although she's 2lb higher today, the return to a bare 5f will suit; other pace to deal with but she's clearly thriving and could have more to come on fast turf.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(8)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Thirsk

Banana

9st 3lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Scott Dixon

Took an age to get off the mark but she has followed her Bath success last month with two near misses at Bath and Nottingham; handles good ground but untried on slower; chance if conditions are suitable.

7/2

3rd

5

(2)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

15:02 Nottingham

Banana

9st 7lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

48th time lucky when winning at Bath a fortnight ago; ran another solid race when second back at Bath last week and although she's 2lb higher today, the return to a bare 5f will suit; other pace to deal with but she's clearly thriving and could have more to come on fast turf.

7/2

Form: 646405

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Exposed 20-race maiden; retains some ability after his lengthy absence and dropping to 5f shouldn't be a big issue; others appeal more for win purposes though.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(4)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:08 Nottingham

Gypsy Nation

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Appleby

0-22 but the odd run that has offered hope, including over 5f here on his penultimate start; poor draw at Beverley latest; likely vulnerable for win purposes again.

16/1

10th

11

(12)

28th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Gypsy Nation

8st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Michael Appleby

No wins from 21 starts but, although he shaped with more encouragement at Nottingham last time, he'll have to be at his best to overcome stall 12.

8/1

10th

11

(12)

28th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Gypsy Nation

8st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Michael Appleby

No wins from 21 starts but, although he shaped with more encouragement at Nottingham last time, he'll have to be at his best to overcome stall 12.

8/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 4-8390 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Poor strike-rate and down the field in two runs back on turf this spring; latest Catterick effort easy to forgive though as he got it wrong at the start and then saw no daylight in the home straight, finishing with running left in him; this should be run to suit and he's handicapped to go well.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(6)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

15:02 Nottingham

Jamie Bond

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Poor strike-rate and down the field in two runs back on turf this spring; latest Catterick effort easy to forgive though as he got it wrong at the start and then saw no daylight in the home straight, finishing with running left in him; this should be run to suit and he's handicapped to go well.

7/1

5th

2

(6)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

15:02 Nottingham

Jamie Bond

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Poor strike-rate and down the field in two runs back on turf this spring; latest Catterick effort easy to forgive though as he got it wrong at the start and then saw no daylight in the home straight, finishing with running left in him; this should be run to suit and he's handicapped to go well.

7/1

2

(6)

12th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Jamie Bond

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Disappointing at Musselburgh last month but close third of five at Newcastle (5f, AW) previously and his sole win came over this C&D; no surprise if he bounces back with a good run now back here.

8/1

6th
6 (8)
Stroxx

5/1

Form: 921482 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Two wins this year and he ran another good race in defeat when second at Catterick last week (5f, good to firm); runs off the same mark and his rider takes off a handy 5lb; contender.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(8)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

15:02 Nottingham

Stroxx

9st 6lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Two wins this year and he ran another good race in defeat when second at Catterick last week (5f, good to firm); runs off the same mark and his rider takes off a handy 5lb; contender.

5/1

6th

6

(8)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

15:02 Nottingham

Stroxx

9st 6lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Two wins this year and he ran another good race in defeat when second at Catterick last week (5f, good to firm); runs off the same mark and his rider takes off a handy 5lb; contender.

5/1

6

(8)

12th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Stroxx

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Disappointing at Southwell (5f, AW) 11 days ago but in good form previously, winning over this C&D before a close fourth at Redcar when fading late at 6f; can play a leading role if leaving last time behind.

13/2

20/1

Form: 0-7760 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Won two 5f handicaps at Ripon last season (soft and good) and he's now 3lb lower than for the second of them; not found his best so far this year, however, and the tongue-tie now goes back on.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(3)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Leicester

Dunnington Lad

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Peter Winks

Added two 5f handicap wins from the front at Ripon (on soft and good) last summer but 2025 performances have been a lot less convincing.

20/1

3

(3)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Leicester

Dunnington Lad

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Peter Winks

Added two 5f handicap wins from the front at Ripon (on soft and good) last summer but 2025 performances have been a lot less convincing.

20/1

7th

7

(3)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

15:02 Nottingham

Dunnington Lad

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Peter Winks

Won two 5f handicaps at Ripon last season (soft and good) and he's now 3lb lower than for the second of them; not found his best so far this year, however, and the tongue-tie now goes back on.

20/1

6/1

Form: 089050 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Finished fourth in the Dash on Derby day last June off a 32lb higher mark; struggling for best this year but too much ability to discount at this level and Tom Marquand a positive booking; visor experiment quickly aborted.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(5)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

15:02 Nottingham

Antiphon

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Keady

Finished fourth in the Dash on Derby day last June off a 32lb higher mark; struggling for best this year but too much ability to discount at this level and Tom Marquand a positive booking; visor experiment quickly aborted.

6/1

8th

1

(5)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

15:02 Nottingham

Antiphon

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Keady

Finished fourth in the Dash on Derby day last June off a 32lb higher mark; struggling for best this year but too much ability to discount at this level and Tom Marquand a positive booking; visor experiment quickly aborted.

6/1

10th

7

(10)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Leicester

Antiphon

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Has plunged in the weights but failed to take advantage of favourable terms when fifth of 11 at Windsor (5f, good to firm; 9-4) 12 days ago; first-time visor is now on and well handicapped on his best form.

13/2

8/1

Form: 6237-3

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-17; has shown enough to think he could win a small race and he travelled well at Southwell on his return to action 19 days ago; each-way shout.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(6)

10th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marcus

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Charlie Wallis

Placed in six of his last eight starts on the AW as when third of seven at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) ten days ago; now 0-19, though, so comes with risks attached.

12/1

8

(4)

31st May 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:20 Southwell (AW)

Marcus

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

18-race maiden who was tailed off at Nottingham last week (5f, good to firm); better run when third over C&D on previous start but has plenty to find with the winner Arlington on that run.

14/1

8

(4)

31st May 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:20 Southwell (AW)

Marcus

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

18-race maiden who was tailed off at Nottingham last week (5f, good to firm); better run when third over C&D on previous start but has plenty to find with the winner Arlington on that run.

14/1

Form: -32693 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner; threatening this year, most recently finishing third of eight at Bath two weeks ago (5f, firm; race won by Banana); unplaced in five visits to Nottingham but he's capable at this level.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(5)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:08 Bath

Tilsworth Ony Ta

9st 0lb

J: J F Egan

T: J R Jenkins

Blowing hot and cold this year but he was placed over C&D last month and he is a course winner; each-way shout on a good day.

12/1

10th

8

(7)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

15:02 Nottingham

Tilsworth Ony Ta

9st 1lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: J R Jenkins

Five-time winner; threatening this year, most recently finishing third of eight at Bath two weeks ago (5f, firm; race won by Banana); unplaced in five visits to Nottingham but he's capable at this level.

8/1

10th

8

(7)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

15:02 Nottingham

Tilsworth Ony Ta

9st 1lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: J R Jenkins

Five-time winner; threatening this year, most recently finishing third of eight at Bath two weeks ago (5f, firm; race won by Banana); unplaced in five visits to Nottingham but he's capable at this level.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £75.80
Straight Forecast £71.57
Tricast £275.23
Trifecta £389.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

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POSTDATA:

Banana

The Times:

Jamie Bond

NEWMARKET:

Antiphon

SPOTLIGHT:

Snow Berry

Telegraph:

Banana

The Star:

Banana

Daily Record:

Banana

The Guardian:

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Daily Mail:

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D Express:

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Daily Mirror:

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The Sun:

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