August 15 / 15.05 Newbury

15.05

Good To Firm

Daily Bet Boosts At BetVictor Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Daily Bet Boosts At BetVictor Nursery Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 496

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Mid-division on his first three starts (5f/6f, good to firm/good); gelded since; cost £135,000 last August and he's a possible improver now handicapping after a two-month break; one to watch in the betting.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

14

(19)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 York

French Affair

9st 4lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Usually runs some sort of race but he has not finished with much purpose at Southwell (AW) or Lingfield (turf) on his last two starts, and this is more competitive; needs a revival.

16/1

4th

7

(4)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Lingfield

French Affair

9st 5lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Scored on handicap debut at Newbury (6f, good) in August and it was a good return when just failing at Kempton in March; took a big step backwards at Southwell (also 7f, AW) next time, although that was a little out of character so probably worth forgiving.

6/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 2717 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D (good to firm) last month on third start; mid-division on nursery debut at Goodwood (6f, good to soft) but his dam was a Listed winner and he could prove to be on a good mark now back on better ground.
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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

11/4

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 81 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Took a step forward at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) last month on her second start when dead-heating for first; her trainer's 2yos are going well and she has Group-race entries; could have a part to play in her first nursery.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

13

(13)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:30 York

Indy B

8st 12lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Dead-heated for first in a novice at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) in June and has run well in defeat in 6f nurseries on next two starts (good/heavy); however, she's well down the pecking order on form this afternoon.

40/1

4

(6)

2nd Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:23 Goodwood

Indy B

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Group-race entries would appear optimistic but she was clear of the remainder when a competitive third on nursery debut at Newbury (6f, good); unlikely to be far away off 2lb higher.

11/2

3rd

3

(8)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:05 Newbury

Indy B

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Took a step forward at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) last month on her second start when dead-heating for first; her trainer's 2yos are going well and she has Group-race entries; could have a part to play in her first nursery.

11/4

OUR TIP

100/30

Form: 351 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Gelded after his second start and showed improved form to win at Hamilton (6f, good) four weeks ago; this half-brother to US Grade 3 winner Chardy Party could continue to progress and is respected on nursery debut.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(6)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

18:15 Hamilton

Sunny Smile

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Hugo Palmer

Won C&D maiden in July on third start (good; unraced on softer); only fourth of eight on nursery debut at Newbury (6f, good) but didn't run badly and he could have more to offer now back here; not ruled out.

6/1

4th

1

(5)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:05 Newbury

Sunny Smile

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Gelded after his second start and showed improved form to win at Hamilton (6f, good) four weeks ago; this half-brother to US Grade 3 winner Chardy Party could continue to progress and is respected on nursery debut.

100/30

Form: 605

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
100,000gns yearling whose well-bred dam was useful; soundly beaten on his three starts (6f, good to firm) and not obviously well treated off his opening mark, but improvement is possible and a market check is advised.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

(10)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:38 Kempton (AW)

Dark Mandate

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charles Hills

He isn't progressing but there was money for him at Wolverhampton 16 days ago (5f), only for him to be hampered leaving the stalls and then short of room soon after the start, ending up poorly positioned; didn't look straightforward in the home straight though and a wide stall isn't ideal for this free-going colt.

7/1

9

(11)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Newbury

Dark Mandate

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charles Hills

Finished closer when fifth of eight on nursery debut here (6f, good; 22-1) 13 days ago and he shaped as if moving up in trip would suit; needs markedly better but worth a second look.

12/1

5th

8

(3)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:05 Newbury

Dark Mandate

8st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charles Hills

100,000gns yearling whose well-bred dam was useful; soundly beaten on his three starts (6f, good to firm) and not obviously well treated off his opening mark, but improvement is possible and a market check is advised.

10/1

Form: 021

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Windsor (5f, good to firm) in June on second start then comfortably went one better at Bath (5.7f, firm) where he was odds-on; has a progressive profile and could be a contender on nursery debut.
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5th

7

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Goodwood

Dark Alley

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Warren Greatrex

Successful in Bath maiden (5.7f) last summer and ran respectably in 5f AW handicap on final 2yo start; however, progress is likely required in this field on reappearance.

16/1

5

(8)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Dark Alley

9st 4lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Made it third-time lucky in a Bath maiden (5.7f, firm; 4-6) in July, but didn't get home on nursery debut at Newbury (6f, good) the following month; return to this trip may help, but he makes his AW debut after ten weeks off.

8/1

6th

4

(2)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:05 Newbury

Dark Alley

9st 3lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Runner-up at Windsor (5f, good to firm) in June on second start then comfortably went one better at Bath (5.7f, firm) where he was odds-on; has a progressive profile and could be a contender on nursery debut.

11/2

15/2

Form: 5426 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Improved with each of his first three starts, finishing second at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) on the third occasion; disappointing favourite on nursery debut at Leicester since (7f, good to firm; stamina not to blame) and has to bounce back but this £170,000 colt shouldn't be written off.
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4th

2

(9)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Down Royal

This Guy

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel James Murphy

Maiden was runner-up three times in a row at Dundalk during the winter; not as good in recent months; midfield in 6f Curragh handicap on latest but this is an ease in grade; Colin Keane takes over; high draw not ideal.

11/1

8th

14

(9)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

This Guy

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel James Murphy

Maiden was runner-up three times in a row at Dundalk during December/January; not as good in recent months; 20-1 chance when unplaced at Naas last Monday.

14/1

7th

10

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

17:45 Naas

This Guy

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel James Murphy

Maiden was runner-up three times in a row at Dundalk over the winter; not as good in recent AW starts; had ok form on fast turf when trained in Britain last term.

12/1

Form: 726433

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
First past the post at Kempton in May but demoted due to interference; this consistent sort can give another good account but he's now 0-6 and needs something extra on nursery debut; wears a first-time tongue-tie.
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2nd

5

(4)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ahead Of Fashion

9st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

In the frame a few times, but 0-10 and recent efforts haven't been among his best; others preferred.

8/1

7th

3

(3)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ahead Of Fashion

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

0-9 albeit placed three times including on Polytrack; well beaten in three handicaps, though, and disappointing for the others if he proves good enough.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £18.50
Straight Forecast £17.32
Tricast £83.04
Trifecta £104.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Sunny Smile

LAMBOURN:

Dark Alley

SPOTLIGHT:

Indy B

TOPSPEED:

Dark Mandate

POSTDATA:

Penhallam

Daily Mail:

French Affair

Telegraph:

Ahead Of Fashion

D Express:

Dark Alley

The Star:

Dark Alley

Daily Record:

Dark Alley

The Times:

Sunny Smile

The Guardian:

Sunny Smile

Daily Mirror:

Sunny Smile

The Sun:

Sunny Smile