16.20
GoodPhase Eight Nursery Handicap
- Prize money: £30924
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 2
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
6/1
Form: 10
Last run: 44 days
W: 9st 9lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 2 (3) |
2nd Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Impressive on debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June and tapped back into that promise when beaten just a nose in a nursery at Windsor (6f, good to soft) last time; respected now he's back on song. |
3/1 |
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1 (3) |
1st Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Wasn't quite up to Coventry level and subsequently seemed unsuited by rain-softened ground at Glorious Goodwood; interesting in this lower grade returned to Windsor, having scored comfortably over C&D on debut. |
7/2 |
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1 (9) |
31st Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Impressive debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm) where he had the pace to be handy before skipping clear when it mattered; it was only 15 days later when he performed below market expectations in the Coventry at Royal Ascot (12-1) and this Group 1 entrant is dangerously unexposed on this handicap debut; should have no trouble staying 7f. |
6/1 |
6/1
Form: 201
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (3) |
21st Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Struggled in the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot but clear promise on his other three starts, most recently fourth of 11 on nursery debut at Goodwood three weeks ago (7f, officially heavy but riding faster); returns to firmer ground but a jolt of improvement is needed to defy the same mark. |
10/1 |
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2 (11) |
31st Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Entered in the Gimcrack; soon on the back foot after starting slowly in the Norfolk at Royal Ascot but comfortably made amends when a shade of odds-on at Doncaster (6f, good; raced prominently); drawn widest here but must be held in some regard to have that Group 2 entry; respected. |
6/1 |
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5 (6) |
10th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Finished in front of Wyle Cop when second at Leicester on debut; always on the back foot after a tardy start in the Norfolk Stakes three weeks ago; leading contender back in calmer waters. |
9/4 |
4/1
Form: 222 BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (2) |
22nd Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Achieved similar amount when runner-up first three starts; tad underwhelming on nursery debut at Goodwood before producing a laboured effort at Newbury (gelded in between); it's possible he missed the blinkers last time as they're back on here; safer options elsewhere for all moving up to 1m promises to suit; AW debut. |
7/2 |
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3 (6) |
19th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Runner-up in first three starts, failing odds-on backers in the last two of them; went off favourite again for a valuable Glorious Goodwood nursery (7f, heavy) in July and kept at it, after an awkward start, to finish sixth of 11; might be looking for 1m now but he's far from ruled out; has been gelded. |
10/1 |
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3 (6) |
31st Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Runner-up in all his races, failing odds-on backers the last twice (dictated matters last time at Epsom over 7f); however, possibly bumped into useful rivals on both those occasions and perhaps a truly run race in this bigger field will bring him on; yard won this last year. |
4/1 |
12/1
Form: 814 C BF
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 3lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (6) |
1st Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 3y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Goodwood 2yo novice winner who kept fairly good company last year; made promising reappearance third (AW) in April and was back in that sort of form when third again at Newmarket (again 6f, good to firm) 11 days ago; was first home of the far-side group that day and the field won't be splitting this time. |
13/2 |
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3rd 7 (9) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Didn't look to see it out on his final two runs last year and 7f has again looked beyond him the past twice, off the back of a solid AW comeback off 2lb higher; today's stiff 6f should be more up his street and he's worth a second look. |
12/1 |
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11th 1 (4) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Proved his effectiveness over 7f when fifth of ten at Ascot (good ground) two weeks ago; others have more obvious potential but first-time cheekpieces could give him a boost. |
14/1 |
9/2
Form: 4511 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 3lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 13 (8) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Three wins as a 2yo; encouraging return to action at Lingfield in February but neither handicap run since suggests he is the answer today. |
12/1 |
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8th 2 (1) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Likes to push the pace and seems versatile ground-wise; his win over slightly shorter here (good) was the middle leg of a summer hat-trick last year and it was a fine effort when close third in Listed Flying Scotsman at Doncaster in September; has a good stall to go forward but his no-show on return to turf (66-1; drawn wide) a fortnight ago needs glossing over. |
25/1 |
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12th 1 (14) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 173y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
2-2 in nurseries last July (7f, good/heavy) and close Listed fifth at Lingfield (7f, AW) this February; has top weight in this hot handicap but 7lb claimer is recruited and the step up to nearly 1m may help. |
40/1 |
20/1
Form: 10
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (3) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Made a winning reappearance in AW contest; mixed results back on turf since, most recently coming up well short even allowing for difficult draw in Royal Ascot handicap (1m); limitations seem exposed. |
25/1 |
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26th 5 (6) |
19th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Wins at 6f (good) and 1m (AW); only midfield in a 7f Group 3 Guineas trial and then beaten 6.5l into third in the 1m2f Listed Pretty Polly; this trip might be a better fit but she's hardly on the crest of a wave right now. |
33/1 |
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3rd 7 (5) |
3rd May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Won debut as 2yo but twice came up short in Group events; resumed with a late charge to grab a conditions stakes at Kempton (1m, AW) in March but the Group 3 Fred Darling at Newbury (7f, good; 22-1, made most) proved too tough and, despite a new trip, the same is likely to be the case today. |
20/1 |
9/2
Form: 411
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 0lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 12 (9) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Novice and nursery-winning juvenile (6f, good to firm) who often didn't have things go his way subsequently until he won going away at Kempton (6f, AW) last month; wasn't totally handling the track when narrow second at Epsom last Wednesday and he's an obvious contender off this mark (due a 2lb rise). |
7/2 |
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2nd 3 (4) |
1st Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 3y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Novice and nursery-winning juvenile (6f, good to firm) who often didn't have things go his way subsequently until he won going away at Kempton (6f, AW) three weeks ago; up 6lb but he's shaped like a smart horse waiting to happen on occasions and maybe that was the start of it. |
9/4 |
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1st 5 (6) |
10th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Two 6f wins last summer but things haven't gone to plan since, often compromising his chance at the start; last month's return to action at Leicester was promising, though, and he's almost certainly better than this mark should the stars align. |
9/2 |
7/1
Form: 5412 D BF
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 10lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (5) |
22nd Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Just third of five in funny race at Newcastle last time and is in danger of becoming exposed, especially as stepping up to 1m promised to unlock more; connections opt for more severe headgear this time. |
20/1 |
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3rd 2 (5) |
4th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Prominent racer; readily saw off his two rivals in a 7f novice at Chelmsford in June and his first two nursery runs were both solid efforts; well beaten at York six weeks ago and now moves up in distance with cheekpieces added; considered. |
13/2 |
20/1
Form: 623 BF
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 8lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (9) |
18th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Ran okay on her first two starts this season and has dropped down the weights but she's struggled on her last three runs; major turnaround needed in a first-time hood (replacing the cheekpieces adopted last time). |
14/1 |
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8th 6 (2) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 53y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Exposed ten-race maiden; not matched her 2yo form this year but she's dropping down the weights and cheekpieces are now given a go. |
10/1 |
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6th 5 (3) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
0-9; best effort came as a juvenile when a close second at Doncaster (7f, good to firm; RPR 70); placed four times since and is slipping back to a more competitive mark; well below par latest but each-way player on best efforts. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 6423
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 5lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (4) |
12th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 213y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Six-race maiden; runner-up at Kempton (7f novice, AW) in June, and third of five at Chester (7f nursery, good) a few weeks later; latest run was disappointing (last of four) and it is slightly disconcerting to see him drop into a seller in hastily applied blinkers; bit to prove. |
4/1 |
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2 (1) |
20th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
0-5; shaped well when running on for third of five at Chester (7f) on his handicap debut last month, and a heavy-ground defeat at Goodwood since is probably worth forgiving; the step up to 1m could suit and the return to AW is no problem (runner-up here in June). |
13/8 |
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10 (1) |
31st Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 5lb |
Now 0-4 but he sat in last of five when third to Sir Albert and Champion Island last time at Chester (7f, good) and was closing on the front two late on; he could easily finish to some effect and make his presence felt if they go hard here. |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: 0542
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 3lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (2) |
1st Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 195y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Made his breakthrough (sixth attempt) when coming from rear to justify support in a nursery at Epsom (7f, good) last month; up 6lb but that was a clearcut success and he's open to more progress; shortlisted. |
7/2 |
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1 (1) |
15th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Saw out 7f well when runner-up on handicap debut at Leicester (good to firm; Sweet Lord fourth, Booziebrunch fifth); lost all chance at the start in a valuable Glorious Goodwood nursery a fortnight ago; player back down in grade. |
3/1 |
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11 (7) |
31st Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 3lb |
Saw out the 7f well when runner-up on nursery debut at Leicester (7f, good to firm) but coming up short in that Class 5 makes him opposable at this loftier level. |
16/1 |
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