16.20
GoodHawes & Curtis Nursery Handicap
- Prize money: £30924
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 2
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
4/1
Form: 318 BF
Last run: 44 days
W: 9st 6lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 13 (12) |
19th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 5lb |
Slowly away and unplaced on his two outings this season; however, he was strong in the betting for both and it's possible he'll be sharper today in the first-time visor; interesting to see if his backers return. |
10/1 |
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10th 10 (1) |
30th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Sole win in 5f 2yo conditions race at Beverley (good) and later a good third in 6f handicap at this meeting (good to soft); never best placed after a slow start on Sandown comeback when better than the bare result in sixth but he was withdrawn after getting upset in the stalls in May and his chance is likely to depend on what happens before the race starts in earnest. |
9/1 |
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4 (13) |
15th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Displayed plenty of ability in his five-race 2yo campaign and well backed ahead of last month's reappearance at Sandown (5f, good), where he was a 3l sixth of nine having been slowly away and denied a clear passage; could have a part to play if things pan out more favourably today. |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 321400 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (4) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 3y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Two runner-up finishes for his new yard prior to scrambling home in a 6f handicap at Lingfield (AW) 16 days ago; 4lb rise not obviously generous but the new cheekpieces could help; promise on good to soft as a 2yo. |
9/2 |
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1st 6 (5) |
15th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Started nurseries on an unrealistic mark for Richard Hannon but has found his level again now, narrowly being denied off 1lb lower last time (best of the group that started out racing near side at Nottingham); this half-brother to a C&D winner is shortlisted. |
9/4 |
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2nd 6 (5) |
21st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Won a Newmarket novice (6f, good) last May, his third start, but beaten 11 times since including all four runs for John Butler; his penultimate second at Thirsk was a good run though and when down the field at York last time it was a Class 4; not out of it. |
7/1 |
9/2
Form: 195 BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (6) |
2nd Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
0-9 since his debut win at Leicester last May, but he's had some close calls including when third at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in July; only 1lb higher here and he's respected on his first run after gelding operation. |
11/2 |
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3rd 5 (3) |
27th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Won 5f debut as a 2yo before some useful efforts in defeat at that trip, 6f and 7f; his 3yo season for new yard has yet to get off the ground though and he lacks any experience of the AW. |
14/1 |
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11th 3 (6) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
No wins since a promising debut success at Leicester last May and he failed to build on a fairly encouraging stable debut/reappearance in April when never a threat at Goodwood (7f) seven weeks ago; needs to stage a revival on this first go at 1m. |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: 216 C
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 1lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (8) |
23rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
5f maiden winner at Goodwood (good to firm) last June; reached the frame for the third time in handicaps this year when fourth of eight at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago but he'll need more to get his head back in front. |
15/2 |
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4th 5 (5) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
5f maiden winner at Goodwood (good to firm) last June; made the frame at Wolverhampton (5f) and Bath (5.5f) on his first two starts this year and he was beaten only 2l when fifth at Southwell two weeks ago; place chance on this return to turf. |
7/1 |
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5th 8 (9) |
18th Jun 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
A fair 5f juvenile winner; returned with good efforts to make the frame in 5f handicaps at Wolverhampton and Bath this spring; found big-field Ascot handicap (6f) last time too tough an ask but can get back on track here. |
14/1 |
6/1
Form: 321 D
Last run: 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (8) |
12th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 17y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
6f win as a 2yo for Charlie Johnston; well beaten in three 7f handicaps for his new stable; dropping down the weights but rain wouldn't be ideal; cheekpieces back on today. |
20/1 |
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18th 16 (14) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Hasn't built on a 6f win at Pontefract last summer, and two runs for his current yard have been some way below par; falling in the weights but needs to turn over a new leaf. |
33/1 |
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8th 8 (4) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Well held at 33-1 over C&D on stable debut 18 days ago; only 2lb lower here and others make much more appeal. |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: 134100
Last run: 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (13) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Ran respectably in Listed grade at Chester last time; record of 2-2 in handicaps includes a 6f win at Glorious Goodwood in 2025 (good to soft); interesting back at this level. |
10/1 |
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4th 2 (4) |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 17y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Five wins in a busy 2yo campaign, notably the Listed Two-Year-Old Trophy at Redcar (6f, good to soft) in October; retains ability but others bring stronger claims. |
25/1 |
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15th 4 (15) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Five wins in a stellar 2025 included the Redcar Two Year Old Trophy, but his form has plateaued this season; ran respectably in Listed race at Epsom on Oaks day but he'll need much more to figure here. |
66/1 |
10/1
Form: 271 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 11lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (2) |
22nd Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Held over 7f the last twice and seems set for another supporting role, unless first-time headgear makes a difference; best form remains over 6f at Newbury. |
10/1 |
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2 (7) |
28th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Has shown best form over 6f at Newbury and proved a non-stayer over a testing 7f at Sandown most recently; this is a sharper scenario but he has something to prove. |
7/1 |
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1 (7) |
30th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Gained his novice win over 6f at Newbury (good to firm) and went very close in nursery over that same C&D (good) last time; possibly not crying out for this return to a stiff 7f. |
15/8 |
12/1
Form: 27720
Last run: 13 days
W: 8st 11lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (8) |
13th Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 3y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Effective on fast and soft ground; inconsistent seven-race maiden but he's had three close calls including when front-running in a maiden at Bath (5.6f) last month; on reduced mark now back in a nursery and he could make another bold bid. |
6/1 |
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6 (9) |
3rd Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Just missed out in the Brocklesby (5f, good to soft) on his debut and ran well for second on his nursery debut at York in July (6f, good to firm; first run after a gelding operation); not so good on his last two starts but this is much weaker and he has to be high on the list. |
2/1 |
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10 (5) |
1st Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Beaten a nose in the Brocklesby in March (5f, good to soft) and tapped back into that promise when close second on nursery debut at York (6f, good to firm); however, this is a hotter contest and he failed to shine in the Super Sprint two weeks ago (5f, good) in first-time cheekpieces (retained). |
12/1 |
9/2
Form: 652
Last run: 34 days
W: 8st 11lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (7) |
12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Had some solid form as a 2yo and he belatedly shed his maiden tag with a C&D (good ground) win in May; only eighth in a big-field handicap at York 60 days ago; eased in grade but needs to raise his game to win. |
11/2 |
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8th 17 (6) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 5lb |
It took him nine attempts to get off the mark, justifying even-money favouritism in a maiden at Salisbury (6f, good) three weeks ago; however, a case can be made judged on his Listed second at Redcar (6f, good to soft) last October; not discounted. |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 317 CD
Last run: 36 days
W: 8st 11lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 20 (13) |
21st Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Goodwood maiden winner (6f, good) but she's finished behind a few of these in her other races; cheekpieces will have to trigger a huge spike in form for her to be involved. |
50/1 |
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12 (10) |
1st Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Won over C&D (good) in June and has a more realistic chance on this nursery debut than when down the field in Listed fillies' race at Newmarket (6f, good to firm); however, others have more substance to their claims. |
25/1 |
|
6 (3) |
26th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Has the same form figures as Bella Lyra, albeit had a lot less to spare than that opponent last time; nevertheless, may build on that Goodwood win (6f, good) and show further progress. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 873
Last run: 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (5) |
2nd Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 18y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Six-race maiden who hasn't progressed from his 6f Newbury third in July; the return to 6f may help after fading late over 7f at Brighton latest but Charles Bishop sides with stablemate Kesta. |
11/2 |
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3rd 1 (5) |
15th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 210y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Five-race maiden but was close third in Newbury novice (6f, good to firm) in July and she ran respectably when third of five in a Sandown nursery (7f, soft) 16 days ago; sets a fair standard back in a maiden and yard is 25% with 2yos here in recent years; key player. |
13/8 |
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5 (2) |
30th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Clear best sprinting effort when close third to Penhallam at Newbury on penultimate start; drops back in class after Glorious Goodwood defeat but doesn't seem to be screaming for the new trip. |
8/1 |
Non-runners
Rising Power, Jan Steen
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £97.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £66.37 |
| Tricast | £236.40 |
| Trifecta | £539.30 |
Selections
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Golden Brown