August 07 / 16.55 Nottingham

16.55

Good

Weatherbys Racing Bank Handicap

  • Prize money: £4123.2
  • 1m 0f 75y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Weatherbys Racing Bank Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 255090 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Had some useful form for previous yard and he's well treated even on this year's efforts in the spring, including on latest attempt over 1m at Ripon (good); below best in two runs since wind surgery but this is less competitive than at York recently and Jack Callan's claim is helpful.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(8)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stockpyle

11st 2lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Four wins for William Muir and Chris Grassick; winless for current yard last year and has dropped to a career-low mark on first run for 209 days; may be best watched this time.

16/1

1

(7)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Stockpyle

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Has won four times from 7f-1m (AW/turf); runner-up at Doncaster (7f, good; first-time tongue-tie) in March off a mark 10lb higher than today but he's mostly struggled since; returns to 1m and drops in grade with the cheekpieces back on and tongue-tie removed.

13/2

1

(6)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Stockpyle

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

Has won four times from 7f-1m (AW/turf); runner-up at Doncaster (7f, good) in March off a 7lb higher mark when tongue tied first time but, with that equipment retained, he's mostly struggled since; needs a revival.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 2-4433

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has run to a fair level since handicapping but he's proving consistent rather than progressive and he failed to find much at Epsom (about 1m, good to firm) in July; may prefer this more conventional track but needs more.
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12th

7

(14)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Tex

9st 11lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: George Baker

Very pleasing return from 275-day break at Leicester this month; lacked a change of gear at Newmarket (also 7f) subsequently and returning to 1m looks in his favour; draw hasn't been kind, though.

15/2

3rd

2

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newmarket

Tex

10st 0lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: George Baker

0-9 but consistent last year and may well have made a winning reappearance at Leicester (7f, good to firm) last Saturday but for blowing the start (hasn't tended to be an issue in the past); key player.

5/2

2nd

5

(6)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Leicester

Tex

9st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: George Baker

Proved reliable without winning in 2025, signing off with a good third of nine in 1m Nottingham handicap in August; remains low mileage so not out of things on his seasonal return.

11/1

Form: 50-732 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Often leads, as when a wide-margin AW winner on yard debut last September; has run many good races in defeat since, including when losing out late on to a stablemate over C&D (good to soft; pair clear) last week; due to go back up 2lb; drying ground no help but form claims otherwise.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(4)

18th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Between Me And U

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Last win was in September 2024 but ran well on several occasions when making the frame since; last seen when a beaten favourite at Nottingham last August and may be better for the run.

10/1

3

(3)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:55 Nottingham

Between Me And U

9st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Herrington

Often leads, as when a wide-margin AW winner on yard debut last September; has run many good races in defeat since, including when losing out late on to a stablemate over C&D (good to soft; pair clear) last week; due to go back up 2lb; drying ground no help but form claims otherwise.

9/2

3

(8)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:05 Nottingham

Between Me And U

9st 13lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

Creditable third at Kempton last time (1m) on second run after wind surgery; wouldn't rule out, particularly if it rains (suited by some give), but lacks a recent run.

14/1

Form: -43839

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Maiden who often goes well fresh, as when a close third of six at Chepstow (1m, good) in June on first run for new stable; however he was down the field at Doncaster next time and no good thing to bounce back.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(9)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Onslow Gardens

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Kevin Frost

19-race maiden; ran some good races in defeat for this yard last year, including when last seen in October (1m2f, good to soft); withdrawn at the start having got upset in the stalls ahead of this month's intended return (10-1 at the time of withdrawal); others preferred for win purposes.

14/1

12

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

18:45 Nottingham

Onslow Gardens

9st 1lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin Frost

Might have been a shade unlucky when close second over 1m here last August and he was a respectable third over 1m2f at Redcar (good to soft) when last seen in the autumn; should be competitive if ready to roll after 196 days off

16/1

3rd

6

(4)

4th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:46 Redcar

Onslow Gardens

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Kevin Frost

Might have been a shade unlucky when close second at Nottingham (8.3f, good) in August and is now 2lb below that mark, but was unable to land a telling blow on next two starts (1m/9.4f) and must up his game on this first attempt at 1m2f.

10/1

Form: 454421 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Made a slow start to handicap career but she's been running well of late and although looking round her a bit at Pontefract (1m, good; second-time cheekpieces) in July she proved much too good for her rivals; back up 7lb in a better race but is one of the better options.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Ravishing Beauty

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Had a good run of form at about 1m last summer, winning two in a row at Pontefract and Nottingham (both on good); soundly beaten on return from a winter break but may well have more to offer after that.

16/1

8th

7

(9)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ripon

Ravishing Beauty

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

In fine fettle last summer, winning at Pontefract (1m) and Nottingham (8.5f); found Poet's Dawn too strong at Carlisle (1m, soft; similar terms) in September; off since finishing third at Newcastle in October, so may strip fitter for this comeback run.

7/1

3rd

1

(1)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ravishing Beauty

9st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

The cheekpieces were working well until below par at Thirsk where she reportedly ran flat; has to bounce back from that and has a bit to prove on the AW (0-4).

5/2

Form: -88132 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Was nothing special at Leicester last month but he'd impressed there (1m, good to firm; twice missed races on that surface) in June and first-time cheekpieces may have helped when chasing home an in-form rival at Newmarket (1m, good to soft) last week; 3lb well in; good claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(8)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Salisbury

Optimatum

9st 8lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Rod Millman

Won at Leicester (1m, good to firm) last June when trained by Charlie Johnston and he went close at Southwell (1m, AW) on his final start for that yard; beat only one rival home on his stable debut 174 days ago and now has his first try over 6f; cheekpieces left off.

9/1

2nd

10

(8)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Optimatum

9st 4lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest Kempton effort when trapped out wide; in good hands and bred to be better than this mark but not obviously ahead of the handicapper at present.

20/1

7th

7

(9)

15th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Optimatum

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Below par turned out quickly last time and given a rest since; has shown his recent improvement on turf and this return to AW presents a question mark.

10/1

Form: 196427 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has won on soft but he had an off day on good to soft over C&D last week, finishing nearly 10l behind Between Me And U; had been a cosy winner on good to firm here in May, though, and a turnaround can't be ruled out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(7)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Mini Mac

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

His form has deteriorated since his last win last May but he took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) nine days ago; has another career-low mark today and is not ruled out.

7/1

4th

6

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Mini Mac

9st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

One win apiece for his previous two yards but he looks far from solid on 2026 form for another new stable; best watched unless the betting suggests a big run is likely; cheekpieces are removed and blinkers return.

25/1

8th

6

(6)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:52 Beverley

Mini Mac

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

One win apiece for his previous two yards but looks far from solid on 2026 form for another new stable; best watched unless the betting suggests a big run is likely.

14/1

Form: 10-430 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Peak form in handicaps when winning two in a row over 7f and 1m (good) last September and he wasn't far off his best when a close third of 11 at Bath in June; soft ground again no good to him last time out but he's on his last winning mark and enters the argument.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

12

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Judge Frank

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: John & Rhys Flint

Went back-to-back in good-ground handicaps (7f/1m, including here) in September 2024 but no wins since and two runs last month (led before weakening) don't suggest another crack at this trip will turn the ship around.

8/1

7th

7

(3)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:52 Bath

Judge Frank

8st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: John & Rhys Flint

Won two in a row on turf in September 2024 but he's drawn a blank since and was well held on C&D reappearance (good) 12 days ago; may have needed that run but he's hard to predict and others are more convincing; blinkers reapplied.

10/1

11th

6

(2)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Judge Frank

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Regressed last year and goes without the usual headgear on his return from four months off; twice ran well off higher marks over C&D last summer, though, and ran well on his 2yo debut, so a better showing wouldn't surprise as long as there's not much rain.

10/1

Form: 516960 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won over 7f (AW) and 1m (good) in Ireland; seemed to handle yielding ground in home country but he was beaten some way out on good to soft at Doncaster (7f) 15 days ago for new yard; due 2lb drop and others preferred.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:21 Lingfield (AW)

Tam Lin

10st 11lb

J: Mr Ross Birkett

T: Anthony Carson

Got off the mark for his current yard at Chelmsford (7f) in November and has continued in decent nick, third of seven in 7f Southwell handicap 40 days ago; no forlorn hope.

12/1

8th

1

(7)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Southwell (AW)

Tam Lin

9st 8lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Anthony Carson

Third in 7f handicaps at Lingfield on his last two starts; doesn't look the easiest ride but Donagh Murphy is fine value for his 5lb claim against other apprentices; no obvious reason why he wouldn't give another good account at a track he ran well at last October.

4/1

3rd

1

(8)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Tam Lin

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Anthony Carson

7f win at Chelmsford for Alice Haynes in November; two C&D runs for new stable have both resulted in good efforts but he didn't look straightforward under pressure here two weeks ago.

3/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £151.30
Straight Forecast £170.48
Tricast £911.11
Trifecta £728.80

Selections

D Express:

Ravishing Beauty

POSTDATA:

Between Me And U

The Times:

Optimatum

SPOTLIGHT:

Stockpyle

Telegraph:

Tex

The Guardian:

Optimatum

The Sun:

Ravishing Beauty

The Star:

Ravishing Beauty

Daily Record:

Ravishing Beauty

Daily Mail:

Between Me And U

Daily Mirror:

Between Me And U

RP RATINGS:

Stockpyle