August 07 / 14.20 Nottingham

14.20

Good

weatherbysshop.co.uk Handicap

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 5f 8y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 5-0213 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Four-time course winner, three over this trip, who was second in this race last year; running well since comeback in May, placed all three starts including a win over C&D (good; Soldiers Design third) in June; solid third over 6f here last time, despite a messy start; contender again.
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1

(3)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

14:20 Nottingham

Snow Berry

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Appleby

Four-time course winner, three over this trip, who was second in this race last year; running well since comeback in May, placed all three starts including a win over C&D (good; Soldiers Design third) in June; solid third over 6f here last time, despite a messy start; contender again.

9/2

3rd

5

(7)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

15:57 Nottingham

Snow Berry

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Winning for a fourth time here two weeks ago (5f; dual 6f winner), overcoming a slow start to prevail narrowly; just 3lb higher.

2/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 483605 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Completed a four-timer in blinkers on a variety of ground just over a year ago, the run kicking off with a win over C&D (good) in May; had a battle with the handicapper after but dangerously treated now and didn't shape badly, with no headgear, when beaten 2l at Beverley (5f, soft) last time; blinkers back on.
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9

(6)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

Yazaman

8st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Four wins last May-July, with no joy since; he finished close up four and five starts back, acts on soft and is edging down the weights, but he was never dangerous in Westgate Warrior's C&D race two weeks ago.

10/1

9

(6)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

Yazaman

8st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Four wins last May-July, with no joy since; he finished close up four and five starts back, acts on soft and is edging down the weights, but he was never dangerous in Westgate Warrior's C&D race two weeks ago.

10/1

7th

8

(11)

15th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Yazaman

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Four wins last May-July, with no joy since but he finished close up three and four starts back (his last two runs at 5f) before two lesser shows over 6f; beaten a head off this mark over C&D (good) in August, so a case can be made.

10/1

Form: -66648 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Last turf win came at Doncaster (6f, good) off 3lb lower 14 months ago; good winner at Southwell (5f, AW) from 3lb higher in December and he overdid it in front when fourth of eight here (6f, good) on penultimate start; faded over 5.5f last time and now drops back to 5f; the likely pace.
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2nd

4

(12)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Toptime

9st 10lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Roy Bowring

Made all at Nottingham (5f, soft) and bang there on starts either side of that, beaten under a length; solid chance with C&D form to his name.

7/1

3rd

7

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Toptime

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Roy Bowring

Retains ability aged eight; made all at Nottingham (5f, soft) last time, building on his reappearance effort and registering an eighth success; has never gained back-to-back wins, though.

7/1

1st

4

(6)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:52 Nottingham

Toptime

9st 8lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Roy Bowring

C&D winner last August (good; has won on soft); has often run well or won following a break and he did so again when involved in a close finish at Thirsk last week on first run since October; weighted to find another race and likely to be involved.

100/30

Form: 561465 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Made his only visit to this track a winning one when bagging a 5f handicap (good to firm; Snow Berry second, Gypsy Nation fourth) in May; not quite matched that since but edging back down the weights and attracted support before beaten just over 2l at Catterick (5f, good to soft) three weeks ago; return to this venue may help and not ruled out.
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4th

8

(7)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Masterclass

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Paul Midgley

Ended a long losing run in this race last year but he's 0-15 since and has been hard to predict; now 3lb lower than for that last success but he faded at Doncaster last time and he comes with risks attached.

11/2

8th

8

(9)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Masterclass

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Paul Midgley

Ended a losing run when the comfortable winner of a 5f handicap at Nottingham last May (5f, good to firm) off a 1lb higher mark; he was returning from a short break when fourth of 13 at Pontefract 17 days ago and that effort can be upgraded as he was wider than ideal as the field turned for home; each-way shout.

8/1

4th

14

(5)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Pontefract

Masterclass

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Paul Midgley

Hold-up sprinter who is on the same mark as when seeing off nine rivals at Nottingham last May (5f, good to firm); in and out afterwards but the return of blinkers should help now back from 138 days off.

14/1

Form: 850-43

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Unexposed after just three turf handicaps; had a gelding and wind operation after his final run for Robert Cowell; encouraging start for this yard, beaten less than 2l at Windsor (5f, good to firm) in June followed by third of six in a course handicap (6f, good), despite rearing at the start, three weeks ago; likely has more to offer; first-time hood.
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7th

3

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chasing Gold

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Keady

Opened account in first-time blinkers at Yarmouth (6f, soft) in June and has made the frame on all three starts since, most recently when third at Lingfield (6f AW) a fortnight ago; also suited by Tapeta; probably won't be far away.

7/2

3rd

3

(4)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:22 Lingfield (AW)

Chasing Gold

9st 8lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Michael Keady

In good form over 6f on turf since blinkered, winning at Yarmouth in June and going down narrowly there last month; having first AW run since before Christmas but he was in good form then and a bold show looks likely.

4/1

2nd

1

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:59 Yarmouth

Chasing Gold

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Keady

Off the mark when winning in first-time blinkers over C&D last month (soft) and shaped as if still in good form when fourth of 12 at Windsor (5f, good to firm) one month ago, leaving the impression he'll be well suited to stepping back up in trip; contender.

13/2

Form: 645572

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Looked to have made the breakthrough when first past the post in a course handicap (6f, good to soft) one week ago only to be demoted for interference; got a 1lb nudge for her troubles but races off 3lb lower today; drop back to 5f a question but otherwise a player; first-time cheekpieces.
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6

(1)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

14:20 Nottingham

Lunar Force

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Looked to have made the breakthrough when first past the post in a course handicap (6f, good to soft) one week ago only to be demoted for interference; got a 1lb nudge for her troubles but races off 3lb lower today; drop back to 5f a question but otherwise a player; first-time cheekpieces.

4/1

2nd

5

(1)

31st Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:53 Nottingham

Lunar Force

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Below her best over 7f on last two runs; some fair efforts over 5f/6f before that; on a good mark but a bit to prove.

10/1

7th

8

(1)

20th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Lunar Force

9st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Ten-race maiden; failed to improve for a seventh furlong when fifth of seven at Catterick 11 days ago; reduced mark but others may see this out more strongly.

20/1

Form: 405401 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Bolted to post and withdrawn here on penultimate start; swiftly put that behind him when winning over C&D (good to firm; Soldiers Design third) six weeeks ago; that was a first success in 23 starts but only his third crack at 5f on turf and he did it comfortably; immediately has a career-high mark to deal with but unexposed under these conditions.
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12

(2)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Gypsy Nation

8st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

Finally came good in a 5f handicap at Nottingham in June; ran well back at that track in August but he has finished down the field in four runs since; good apprentice booked but others look more convincing.

33/1

12

(2)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Gypsy Nation

8st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

Finally came good in a 5f handicap at Nottingham in June; ran well back at that track in August but he has finished down the field in four runs since; good apprentice booked but others look more convincing.

33/1

11th

13

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Gypsy Nation

8st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

0-18 on the AW and 1-27 overall; has beaten a total of two rivals in his last three starts and hard to recommend for now.

25/1

Form: 0-8933 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won a Brighton maiden (5.5f, good) in first-time cheekpieces last year; those aids were absent until posting creditable thirds behind Snow Berry (good; 22-1) in June and Gypsy Nation (also C&D, good to firm) a fortnight later; handicapper continues to relent and she can't be dismissed.
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8

(2)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

14:20 Nottingham

Soldiers Design

9st 1lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Steph Hollinshead

Won a Brighton maiden (5.5f, good) in first-time cheekpieces last year; those aids were absent until posting creditable thirds behind Snow Berry (good; 22-1) in June and Gypsy Nation (also C&D, good to firm) a fortnight later; handicapper continues to relent and she can't be dismissed.

8/1

2

(6)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:32 Nottingham

Soldiers Design

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Not in the same form as last season but finished third with the cheekpieces back on here two weeks ago; the winner Snow Berry runs earlier.

2/1

3rd

9

(2)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

14:15 Nottingham

Soldiers Design

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Steph Hollinshead

Generally struggled in handicaps for current stable; perhaps sharper for last month's Beverley return and she's dropped another 3lb since; still asking a lot of the new cheekpieces to turn things around though.

25/1

Selections

The Guardian:

Gypsy Nation

RP RATINGS:

Lunar Force

POSTDATA:

Snow Berry

NEWMARKET:

Chasing Gold

The Times:

Soldiers Design

SPOTLIGHT:

Yazaman

Telegraph:

Toptime

Daily Mail:

Lunar Force

Daily Mirror:

Lunar Force

D Express:

Gypsy Nation

The Star:

Gypsy Nation

Daily Record:

Gypsy Nation

The Sun:

Snow Berry