July 18 / 16.31 Nottingham

16.31

Good To Soft

pricedup.bet Boosts ‘Confined’ Handicap (For Horses Which Have Not Won A Race In 2025)

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 1m 2f 50y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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pricedup.bet Boosts ‘Confined’ Handicap (For Horses Which Have Not Won A Race In 2025)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 626-43 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to her AW nursery win in 2023 but ran fairly well on both starts for new stable last month, more recently when last of three at Pontefract (1m2f, good); another 1lb lower here; probably won't be far away.
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7th

10

(7)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Leicester

Roman Secret

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Lawrence Mullaney

All three wins have been on AW, the latest at Lingfield (1m2f) in August; not in the same form back on turf since, including over C&D, and best to wait until she returns to AW.

20/1

5th

13

(4)

1st Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

Roman Secret

9st 1lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Inconsistent mare who made it 0-17 on turf when soundly beaten at Leicester last time; however, she's been placed seven times on grass and has won twice on AW this year; could run well if she's on a going day.

16/1

5th

9

(9)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:32 Leicester

Roman Secret

8st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Two wins on the AW since returning in April, the latest on her second start for the yard at Lingfield (1m2f) four weeks ago; 4lb out of the weights, so 7lb higher and faces a tough task against the 3yos.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 064275

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Won over hurdles last year and has twice made the frame on the Flat for new stable this season, perhaps more notably when second to unexposed rival at Pontefract (1m2f, good to firm) in May; encountered traffic there on both subsequent appearances and arrives here on a good mark.
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2

(3)

18th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:31 Nottingham

Right Now

9st 10lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Won over hurdles last year and has twice made the frame on the Flat for new stable this season, perhaps more notably when second to unexposed rival at Pontefract (1m2f, good to firm) in May; encountered traffic there on both subsequent appearances and arrives here on a good mark.

5/1

7

(8)

30th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:00 Pontefract

Right Now

10st 3lb

J: Mr Lewis Kent

T: Paul Midgley

Winning hurdler; 0-10 on the Flat but runner-up over C&D in May and was denied a clear passage back here three weeks ago; each-way claims.

6/1

7th

7

(6)

9th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

19:20 Pontefract

Right Now

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Hurdles scorer; 0-9 on Flat but has steadily returned to form this term and ran well, clear second behind odds-on shot, in maiden handicap over C&D (good to firm) most recently; in the mix.

11/2

Form: 20-932

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Without a win since summer 2023, having raced mainly over much shorter trips in the meantime, but made bold bid from the front when second over C&D (1m2f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; major player.
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8th

6

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:13 Brighton

San Francisco Bay

9st 3lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Just 1lb higher than when winning at Nottingham (1m2f, good) last July but he needs to improve plenty on his last few efforts.

12/1

7th

3

(6)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Chepstow

San Francisco Bay

10st 13lb

J: Mr Henry Main

T: Henry Candy

May have needed his recent comeback from seven months off and is back on a competitive mark for a yard in fair form of late; one to consider in a race lacking depth.

8/1

7th

3

(9)

26th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Leicester

San Francisco Bay

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Tailed off on heavy ground at Nottingham last October when last seen but showed some good form last season, including when winning at Nottingham (1m2f, good), and he returns on a competitive mark; not ruled out.

14/1

Form: 0094-6

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo who didn't get a clear run when keeping-on sixth on last month's seasonal debut at Wetherby (1m2f, good to firm); can make his presence felt here if that run brought him on.
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10

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:07 Newcastle

Toby Two Scoops

10st 11lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Still to register a victory but he comes here after a good second of eight in 2m Wetherby handicap hurdle 44 days ago; he can make his presence felt again reverted to a longer trip.

7/1

2nd

5

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Wetherby

Toby Two Scoops

11st 2lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Pulled up here (2m3f, soft) last month when more than a possible lack of stamina was amiss; however, prior to that he was placed in his first two handicap hurdles (soft; including C&D); leading player if back on song.

7/2

12

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 5

13:55 Wetherby

Toby Two Scoops

10st 7lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

4yo who is 0-9 on the Flat and 0-4 over hurdles but he's been showing promise in this code and kept on for third of 11 in handicap against older horses here (2m, soft) four weeks ago; stays well on the Flat and today's extra distance could be right up his street.

4/1

Form: 9-7575

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all six runs; kept on for respectable sixth at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last month and is worth a crack at this longer trip but others appeal more.
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10

11th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:58 Huntingdon

Darlo Lady

10st 13lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Anthony Carson

Poor maiden on Flat; brings no potential to this change of code.

100/1

8th

7

(8)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Darlo Lady

9st 0lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Anthony Carson

Yet to make the frame in 12 starts and she's been off since finishing down the field here in November; others preferred.

33/1

8

(7)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Darlo Lady

9st 0lb

J: Dominique Van Der Kraats

T: Anthony Carson

Ten-race maiden who has yet to be placed and she faded into a well-held fifth of eight at Chelmsford (1m, AW) last time; cheekpieces are now added and she needs to significantly raise her game.

20/1

Form: 006

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Began career with two inauspicious 7f AW runs but her sixth at Goodwood (1m, good to soft) six weeks ago was more encouraging and further progress is possible in middle-distance handicaps.
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7th

11

(3)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield

Lilac Wine

9st 1lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Baker

Sixth in both starts since switched to turf (1m/1m2f); still unexposed and possible she could show a bit more now dropped to this level.

7/1

6

(7)

18th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:31 Nottingham

Lilac Wine

9st 0lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: George Baker

Began career with two inauspicious 7f AW runs but her sixth at Goodwood (1m, good to soft) six weeks ago was more encouraging and further progress is possible in middle-distance handicaps.

10/1

Form: -56666

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Unable to land a telling blow on either start for new stable (1m6f/1m2f) and now 0-8 overall; dropped another 3lb since last time but still needs to raise his game.
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8th

9

(6)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

West Wickham

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Yet to be placed after 11 starts and he's been beaten around 9l in two runs at Southwell (1m3f/1m6f) this winter; down the list.

11/1

5th

8

(4)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

West Wickham

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Unplaced in all ten starts, most recently a well-beaten ninth of ten in a 1m3f classified event here; hard to recommend.

10/1

7

(8)

18th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:31 Nottingham

West Wickham

8st 13lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Jessica Macey

Unable to land a telling blow on either start for new stable (1m6f/1m2f) and now 0-8 overall; dropped another 3lb since last time but still needs to raise his game.

12/1

Form: 788

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Showed nothing more than minor promise in thee novice/maiden races (7f-8.3f) but has more realistic chance to get competitive in this low-grade handicap, and her pedigree suggests the longer trip will suit.
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3rd

1

(4)

17th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Satyress

9st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Harriet Bethell

Five wins in a row at 1m4f include two on the other Tapeta tracks; latest wasn't her best form but she's half-sister to a pretty useful stayer and this new trip will probably be within reach; up 6lb but likely to win again.

10/11

1st

2

(8)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Satyress

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Harriet Bethell

Big improver since upped to 1m4f and she completed a four-timer when beating 11 rivals in apprentice handicap at Thirsk (good) last Monday; escapes a penalty for that comfortable success and her penultimate win was on Tapeta at Newcastle; should be hard to beat.

4/5

1st

1

(5)

14th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

14:21 Thirsk

Satyress

9st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Harriet Bethell

Hasn't looked back since stepped up to 1m4f and she completed a hat-trick in cosy style at Newcastle 11 days ago; up 3lb but she remains on a workable mark; big shout.

7/4

Form: 009-0

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Well down the field in three AW maidens (6f-7f) towards end of last year and also struggled on recent handicap/turf debut (7f, soft); needs this new trip-and-ground combination to enable huge improvement.
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9

(6)

18th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:31 Nottingham

Ribbon Is A Dancer

8st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Hugo Palmer

Well down the field in three AW maidens (6f-7f) towards end of last year and also struggled on recent handicap/turf debut (7f, soft); needs this new trip-and-ground combination to enable huge improvement.

16/1

14

(12)

6th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Ribbon Is A Dancer

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Hugo Palmer

Achieved little on AW in late 2024; gelded since and now goes in blinkers; from a family of turf winners and may well improve switched to this sphere on handicap debut; interesting, especially if the market speaks positively.

8/1

9th

5

(6)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Ribbon Is A Dancer

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Hugo Palmer

More one for handicaps later on judged on his two runs in recent weeks.

50/1

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Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Right Now

Telegraph:

San Francisco Bay

The Times:

Roman Secret

Daily Mail:

Lilac Wine

NEWMARKET:

Darlo Lady

D Express:

Roman Secret

The Sun:

Roman Secret

RP RATINGS:

Right Now

POSTDATA:

Right Now

The Star:

Right Now

The Guardian:

San Francisco Bay

Daily Mirror:

San Francisco Bay

Daily Record:

San Francisco Bay