July 18 / 14.50 Nottingham

14.50

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 18y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 0-5322 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Close second on consecutive appearances at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month and has now performed well on all four starts this season; this drop back to 6f won't be a problem; obvious contender.
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8th

3

(6)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Novello Lad

10st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Progressive sprinter in 2025 (following wind surgery) and he has carried on the good work this year, winning 6f handicaps at Doncaster in May (good to soft) and June (good to firm); up 4lb in a stronger race but he may not have finished progressing just yet.

100/30

1st

5

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

20:05 Doncaster

Novello Lad

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Track regular who added a second C&D win to his record on good to soft three weeks ago; handicapper handed him an 8lb rise but that looked a career best and he can never be discounted at this venue.

7/2

1st

9

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Novello Lad

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Paul Midgley

Started favourite on his first nine starts last year, winning two of them, both off lower marks; hit traffic over an inadequate 5f on his comeback a few weeks ago, which will ensure he's popular once again for a yard also responsible for Cairdeas.

4/1

Form: 175278 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Now only 1lb higher than when winning for Jack Morland at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) in March; also suited by 6f on turf but didn't fire on first two starts for Clare Hobson and comes here with something to prove.
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4th

8

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

General Assembly

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Clare Hobson

In good order on AW this winter; two turf runs this summer well short of that level though and others bring more pressing claims.

20/1

10th

9

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

General Assembly

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Clare Hobson

Front-runner; two AW wins (5f) last autumn but he returned after a short break with a well-held fifth of eight at Pontefract (5f, good) last month; may have needed that run but his sole turf win was two years ago and others are more persuasive.

14/1

5th

3

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

14:48 Pontefract

General Assembly

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Clare Hobson

Front-runner; two AW wins (5f) last autumn and he was in good form when last seen in February; not much wiggle room off this mark though and a lower draw would have been preferable too.

4/1

Form: 117311 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Bang-in-form filly who held on to score by a neck over C&D and at Newbury (6f, also good to firm) on her last two outings, and has now won four times this season; only due a 4lb rise for the latest success but takes her chance under a 5lb penalty here; must be considered.
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9th

6

(13)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:52 Newbury

Thunderous Love

9st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Hard to fancy on recent evidence whereas she arrived in good form prior to winning this last year (good to firm); however, she's dropped to a dangerous mark and can't be written off in her bid to make it 2-2 here.

7/1

6th

8

(5)

9th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:18 Salisbury

Thunderous Love

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Six wins include two over C&D and she was runner-up here on heavy ground in September off a 5lb higher mark than today's; below her best in recent starts but probably wasn't helped by racing on the wing at Goodwood four days ago; chance.

5/1

9th

2

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Goodwood

Thunderous Love

9st 12lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Back on her last winning mark and perhaps stretched by 7f last time when behind Land Of Magic; fine on all surfaces and considered, despite a low draw.

14/1

Form: -45763 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
5-14 on AW but just 1-6 on turf; gave good account when close third at Kempton (6f, AW) a fortnight ago and remains on a workable mark but this switch back to turf is not ideal; usually ridden patiently.
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7th

2

(10)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Sky

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

Seven-time AW winner and his last success was over 6f here last October; now 2lb lower than for that win but has a mixed record since and was never involved at Wolverhampton last Monday; comes with risks attached and he needs to raise his game back up in trip; cheekpieces reapplied.

9/1

5th

9

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havana Sky

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ed Dunlop

Enjoyed a purple patch in 2024 when winning six times; landed his third win over C&D last August off this mark; handicapper has given him a chance after two defeats last month; should run well.

10/1

16th

11

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Havana Sky

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

Prolific AW winner and has a fast-ground turf success to his name too; on a winning mark but others may have his measure this time.

12/1

Form: 5-4227 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Better on the AW but handicapped accordingly on turf; found 7.3f on soft ground too taxing when last in action but his second at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) two starts ago was a good effort, and he might be boosted by the refitted cheekpieces here.
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2nd

2

(6)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Ffos Las

Beelzebub

9st 8lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Tumbled down the weights for three yards on the AW and took advantage of a lenient turf mark for his new trainer, without the usual headgear, under Myla Coppins at Windsor last Monday; had a good bit in hand there and has no penalty for it; obvious chance.

4/5

1st

7

(10)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:45 Windsor

Beelzebub

9st 5lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

All three wins at 6f and 7f on artificial surfaces; on a losing run of over two years but he acts on turf and is on a useful mark for his latest new yard on the pick of his 2025 form; usually wears aids but none today.

14/1

10th

6

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Beelzebub

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Loughnane

Three wins from 32 starts; unlucky not to go closer when fourth of 11 here over 6f last month but he failed to build on that when seventh here ten days ago; steps back up to 7f.

10/1

5/1

Form: 0730-4 CD

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has modest 1-22 strike-rate under all codes but the win was gained over this C&D and he did well to finish four on seasonal debut at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in May, having encountered traffic just as the race was developing; remains well handicapped; might be worth chancing.
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2nd

8

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Bayraat

10st 4lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Tom Tate

Veteran who has returned from a break in fine form and won by a length over this far at Wetherby (good to firm); back up 4lb but had dropped to a good mark.

9/2

1st

3

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

15:40 Wetherby

Bayraat

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tom Tate

Not the best of strike-rates but two good seconds at Redcar this season; plum draw and one with a chance.

7/4

2nd

8

(5)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Bayraat

10st 8lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Tom Tate

Only a length away over C&D on his return from 222 days away but no certainty to follow one good run with another, and he finds winning difficult (1-31).

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £5.10
Straight Forecast £4.73
Trifecta £14.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Thunderous Love

SPOTLIGHT:

Bayraat

The Times:

Novello Lad

NEWMARKET:

Havana Sky

Daily Mirror:

Beelzebub

Telegraph:

Thunderous Love

Daily Mail:

Thunderous Love

D Express:

Thunderous Love

Daily Record:

Thunderous Love

The Sun:

Novello Lad

The Star:

Novello Lad

RP RATINGS:

Bayraat

TOPSPEED:

Bayraat

The Guardian:

Bayraat