August 01 / 16.20 Goodwood

16.20

Good

Hawes & Curtis Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £30924
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 11 runners
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Hawes & Curtis Nursery Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 318 BF

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won a warm conditions race at Beverley (5f, good) on second start and beaten about only 4l when eighth of 23 in the Listed Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) last time; open to improvement now up to 6f on nursery debut and he's respected.
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4

(13)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Old Is Gold

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

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

6th

6

(3)

24th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 2

13:20 Sandown

Old Is Gold

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Midfield in big-field nursery at York's Ebor meeting (6f, good to firm) last August when last seen; gelded since; however, close third in a nursery at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to soft) previously, showing good pace, and he's in the picture on that form; also effective on good/good to firm.

9/2

Form: 321400 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won at Newmarket (6f, good) in May on third start and fourth in the Woodcote at Epsom next time (6f, good to soft; unraced on softer); well beaten in the Windsor Castle and Super Sprint since and, while he was hampered at the start on the second occasion, he now needs to get back on track.
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9th

13

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:15 York

Logi Bear

8st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: John Butler

Didn't really build on a good start for Richard Hannon and he took a couple of goes to warm up for this yard; much better last time, however, when second of 13 at Thirsk (6f, good) three weeks ago; now he needs to kick on from that.

12/1

2nd

5

(11)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Logi Bear

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: John Butler

Sole win from 12 starts came for Richard Hannon at Newmarket (6f, good) last May; struggled on his last few starts for that stable and he's not threatened in his two outings since joining this yard; dropped another 3lb.

8/1

Form: 195 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won by 4l on debut at Leicester (5f, good to firm) in May; ninth of 23 in Listed Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) in June; fared best of those who were held up when close fifth in Newbury novice (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; moves into a nursery and could have more to offer.
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11th

3

(6)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Shaman Champion

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Clive Cox

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

10th

11

(14)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:25 Goodwood

Shaman Champion

8st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Record of 0-6 since debut success but he has a notable piece of course form, namely close second in nursery at last year's Glorious Goodwood; could go well returned to this venue with Newbury reappearance (stable debut) under his belt.

12/1

Form: 216 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Second on debut at Chepstow (6f, good) in May then won four-runner maiden here (5f, good to firm), before showing similar form when sixth of seven in Listed race at Sandown (5f, good); improvement needed on nursery debut.
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4th

5

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:53 Chepstow

Blue Orbit

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

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

5th

8

(9)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Blue Orbit

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

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

10th

4

(8)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Ascot

Blue Orbit

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Off the mark on second start (5f, good to firm) and ran respectably on handicap debut when beaten 3l at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to soft; not clear run) in August; gelded before sharing second (5f, AW) on reappearance in March and again didn't have the cleanest shot when fourth at Bath one month later; not ruled out.

14/1

Form: 321 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Went close at Hamilton (6f, good) in June on second start then made all with something to spare at Pontefract (6f, good to firm); he's closely related to French Derby winner Study Of Man and his best days may come over further, but he could still have a part to play on his nursery debut.
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4th

8

(8)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:55 Chester

Try Storm Cat

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jessica Macey

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

18th

16

(14)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 York

Try Storm Cat

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jessica Macey

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

8th

8

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Newmarket

Try Storm Cat

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

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

Form: 134100

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
All six starts over 5f on good/good to firm; made it 2-4 with novice win at Salisbury in May; failed to threaten in the Windsor Castle then the Super Sprint but there was a lot more to it at Newbury on the second occasion, where he made late headway but found considerable trouble in running; the step up to 6f could be a positive move and he's an interesting contender.
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15th

4

(15)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Ardisia

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Hugo Palmer

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

3rd

1

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 1

17:15 Epsom

Ardisia

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Picked up a lot of prize-money during a busy 2yo season but isn't totally solid on 2026 efforts and has probably already reached his ceiling anyway; seems unlikely defy a 3lb penalty and top weight.

16/1

6th

2

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Ardisia

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Hugo Palmer

Picked up a lot of prize-money during a busy 2yo season and ran respectably in 6f Group 3 at Ascot most recently; however, has probably already reached his ceiling, unlike some of today's rivals.

14/1

Form: 271 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on debut at Leicester (7f, good to firm) and left a lesser run at Haydock (7f, good) behind to win at Newbury (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; his dam was a Listed winner and he could be on a good opening mark.
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5

(2)

22nd Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:18 Newmarket

Penhallam

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Meehan

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

2

(7)

28th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

13:45 Epsom

Penhallam

9st 8lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Brian Meehan

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

1

(7)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Sandown

Penhallam

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Brian Meehan

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

Form: 27720

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
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).
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3

(8)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

14:30 Yarmouth

Son Of Sarabi

9st 8lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jonathan Portman

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

6

(9)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:50 Bath

Son Of Sarabi

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

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

10

(5)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Goodwood

Son Of Sarabi

8st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

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

Form: 652

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Has improved with each of his three starts and went close at Newcastle (5f, AW) last time when dropped in trip; gelded since and this half-brother to 5f 2yo Group 3 winner Tiger Belle could continue to progress and prove better than his opening mark, but the return to 6f poses a question.
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8th

17

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

Golden Brown

8st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Ed Walker

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

1st

5

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Salisbury

Golden Brown

9st 7lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Finished second in the Redcar Two-Year-Old Trophy (6f, good to soft; Listed) last October, form that would give him strong claims in this field; beaten as 4-9 favourite at Lingfield on his reappearance (6f, AW) but the winner there could be useful; should be involved once again.

2/1

2nd

4

(3)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

15:51 Lingfield (AW)

Golden Brown

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Son of Galileo Gold who was much improved on his final run in 2025 when second of 15 in Two-Year-Old Trophy at Redcar in October; holds leading form claims on his Polytrack debut in his bid to get off the mark at the eighth attempt.

4/6

25/1

Form: 317 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
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.
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17th

20

(13)

21st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 York

Game Striker

8st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

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

12

(10)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Goodwood

Game Striker

8st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

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

15:35 Newmarket (July)

Game Striker

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

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

Form: 873

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Improved upon his first two runs when close third to Penhallam at Newbury (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago, and he's 3lb better off with the winner on this nursery debut; has a useful pedigree and is in good hands to continue to progress; possible player.
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3

(5)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 2

15:00 Nottingham

Airside

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

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

3rd

1

(5)

15th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

14:42 Brighton

Airside

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

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

5

(2)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Sandown

Airside

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

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

RP RATINGS:

Golden Brown

Telegraph:

Blue Orbit

POSTDATA:

Old Is Gold

D Express:

Try Storm Cat

Daily Mirror:

Shaman Champion

The Star:

Son Of Sarabi

SPOTLIGHT:

Ardisia

TOPSPEED:

Logi Bear

The Sun:

Blue Orbit

Daily Mail:

Old Is Gold

LAMBOURN:

Golden Brown

The Times:

Golden Brown

The Guardian:

Golden Brown

Daily Record:

Golden Brown