May 20 / 15.32 Nottingham

15.32

Good To Firm

Harkila Trust Your Instinct Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3780
  • 1m 0f 75y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Harkila Trust Your Instinct Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 8-32

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Form figures of 832 reflect that he's heading in the right direction; solid effort, narrowly beaten by a subsequent scorer, at Wetherby (1m, good to firm; turf debut) most recently; respected.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(13)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket

Hymnbook

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Rallied for eyecatching second on handicap debut at Ascot (1m, good to firm) in July; mid-division in Glorious Goodwood handicap (1m2f, good) next time and well beaten at Ascot (1m2f) most recently, but that was on soft ground; not ruled out now back on better ground in view of the Ascot promise.

11/1

2

(1)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 1f 212y

Class 3

14:10 Ascot

Hymnbook

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: S Woods

Made all in a maiden on his fourth start and very nearly followed up on handicap debut here, again over 1m on good to firm; strong in the finish that day and didn't get the chance to show what he could do upped to 1m2f at Glorious Goodwood; soft ground is a complete unknown but remains of interest.

12/1

10th

13

(9)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:20 Goodwood

Hymnbook

8st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Off the mark at the fourth attempt when making all in Nottingham maiden (1m, good to firm) in May and went very close on handicap debut in small field at Ascot (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; this race is hotter but he kept on strongly last time and could have more to offer now upped to 1m2f.

14/1

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3/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Too Darn Hot half-brother to US 1m-1m1f winner Technical Analysis (including Grade 2; RPR 118), out of 1m/1m2f winner (97); Irish Derby entry; major yard; interesting newcomer.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

18:58 Newmarket (July)

High Degree

10st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

His only race on firmer than good was on debut, when runner-up; sole win came in a 1m Ffos Las maiden as 3yo; that's from nine races and despite being favourite in his last five handicaps but all three starts this season (1m2f, 1m and 1m1f; never nearer at evens last time) confirmed that he is well capable of being seriously involved.

6/5

5th

2

(8)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

15:00 Musselburgh

High Degree

9st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: William Haggas

Sole win in 1m Ffos Las maiden as 3yo; beaten favourite in last four handicaps but soft and heavy ground no help in 2025 and he's performed with credit against rivals with potential this season, over 1m2f at Newbury and 1m at Sandown (both on good; probably effective on soft); solid chance at this intermediate trip for yard with 34% strike-rate here, 10-29.

5/2

3rd

5

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:17 Sandown

High Degree

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Low-mileage 4yo who was gelded prior to good second, improving his RPR, at Newbury (1m2f, good) on seasonal debut; may well build on that effort and take another step forward; effective over 1m last term, including maiden success; major contender.

7/2

Form: 7-3

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only a modest third, no match for the first two, at Windsor (1m, good to firm; carried head high) on reappearance but is nicely bred and could well take another step forward; shortlisted.
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No / Draw
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3rd

1

(5)

14th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Windsor

Displaying

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Wore cheekpieces for his two handicaps, on first occasion suffering plenty of trouble in running on his way from the rear to be second of 13 at Goodwood; 8-13 at Doncaster (again 1m2f; good to firm) two weeks later and duly went one better, by just a neck but the first two drew clear in five-runner race; up 3lb but probably more to give and this looks a good opportunity.

4/7

1st

3

(5)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

15:20 Doncaster

Displaying

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Four races, with easily best efforts in the last two (good to firm/good); favourite in first-time cheekpieces when second of 13 on handicap debut at Goodwood (1m2f) on latest and she suffered plenty of trouble in running on her way from the rear; up 1lb but better than that.

4/6

1

(11)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

18:05 Goodwood

Displaying

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Dam progressed sharply once handicapping; still looked to be learning in two runs this spring and he appears on a workable mark in first-time headgear now upped in trip, so should be competitive.

6/1

33/1

Form: 46

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well behind Hymnbook over 1m at Wetherby, failing to back up his Chelmsford 1m2f effort; needs improvement to get involved and may be more interesting in handicaps shortly.
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2nd

5

(6)

11th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Kempton (AW)

Andersen

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Hooded all starts, showing promise when fourth of eight on his Chelmsford debut (1m2f, Polytrack) in March, but not matching it in two starts on turf (1m, good to firm) since; hopes pinned on the return to the AW and switch to a handicap galvanising him.

10/1

4th

1

(3)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

15:32 Nottingham

Andersen

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Well behind Hymnbook over 1m at Wetherby, failing to back up his Chelmsford 1m2f effort; needs improvement to get involved and may be more interesting in handicaps shortly.

33/1

4th

1

(3)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

15:32 Nottingham

Andersen

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Well behind Hymnbook over 1m at Wetherby, failing to back up his Chelmsford 1m2f effort; needs improvement to get involved and may be more interesting in handicaps shortly.

33/1

Form:

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to a 1m4f Group 2 winner for his connections; always behind in 1m maiden at Yarmouth, having been friendless in the betting, and may need further.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(2)

30th Jun 2025

Soft

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

15:15 Ffos Las

Soho Legend

8st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: James Ferguson

Did not live up to his pedigree when always behind in three maiden/novice races at around 1m this spring but it won't be a surprise if there's a much more dynamic performance over this longer trip on his handicap debut.

6/1

10th

6

(9)

9th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

19:30 Windsor

Soho Legend

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

Closely related to two smart middle-distance stayers; slowly away and always behind at big prices in 1m maidens (good to firm) at Yarmouth and Nottingham; likely to come into his own in handicaps over further.

20/1

5th

7

(4)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

15:32 Nottingham

Soho Legend

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

Closely related to a 1m4f Group 2 winner for his connections; always behind in 1m maiden at Yarmouth, having been friendless in the betting, and may need further.

100/1

Form: 4

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Related to a few winners for her yard; duly showed some ability with fourth-place finish, albeit comfortably held, in small field at Yarmouth (7f); shaped as if this longer trip will suit.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(2)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Zaramara

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Michael Appleby

Eight-race maiden who has yet to be placed and was well held in a classified event over C&D (50-1) on Tuesday; opposable.

25/1

12

(10)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Zaramara

8st 13lb

J: Dominique Van Der Kraats

T: Michael Appleby

Hasn't improved for handicaps, beaten between 7l and 11 in all three; opposable.

20/1

9th

12

(5)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zaramara

9st 1lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Safely held in first two handicaps, latterly after racing too freely in first-time cheekpieces (retained) over 1m on turf in July; may benefit from drop back to 7f for this AW debut but needs significant improvement.

20/1

Form: 34- BF

Last run: 277 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
550,000euros foal, 650,000euros yearling; useful pedigree; made the frame at Sandown (7f) and Newbury (1m) last summer, and the form has received several boosts; gelded since; leading player on reappearance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(8)

11th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Kings Charter

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

650,000euros yearling; clear promise with his two frame efforts last summer and he found improvement after a gelding operation when keeping on well to beat his 15 rivals at Doncaster (1m, good) last month; still has plenty of potential and he's an interesting contender upped in trip on handicap debut.

11/4

7

(6)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Doncaster

Kings Charter

9st 4lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Charlie Appleby

550,000euros foal, 650,000euros yearling; has a striking pedigree and he showed plenty of promise when reaching the frame at Sandown (7f) and Newbury (1m) last summer; been gelded since but his form has plenty of substance and he sets the standard on his return; key player.

5/1

5

(2)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

15:32 Nottingham

Kings Charter

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

550,000euros foal, 650,000euros yearling; useful pedigree; made the frame at Sandown (7f) and Newbury (1m) last summer, and the form has received several boosts; gelded since; leading player on reappearance.

6/4

Non-runners

Raedwald

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £2.00
Straight Forecast £2.12
Trifecta £4.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hymnbook

RP RATINGS:

King's Charter

Daily Mail:

High Degree

TOPSPEED:

Hymnbook

POSTDATA:

Hymnbook

Telegraph:

Hymnbook

The Guardian:

Hymnbook

The Star:

Hymnbook

Daily Record:

Hymnbook

NEWMARKET:

King's Charter

The Times:

King's Charter

D Express:

King's Charter

Daily Mirror:

King's Charter

The Sun:

King's Charter