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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

18:55 Doncaster

French Affair

9st 5lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

A fair 6f winner at 2yrs; yet to add to his tally this season but has advanced his form, runner-up at York before a good C&D fourth last time out; firmly in the picture again.

6/1

4th

10

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

18:55 Doncaster

French Affair

9st 0lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Just one win from 11 starts but he hit a personal best when going close in a 20-runner handicap at York (7f, good) last month; the first three pulled clear in that race and he's strongly respected off only 1lb higher.

8/1

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

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Sandown

Sunny Smile

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

6f Hamilton winner on good ground under Oisin Murphy as a 2yo; however, never figured on Epsom reappearance (7f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) and subsequent Ffos Las second offers no proof that he's trained on given he was beaten 11l; Murphy is back on board now but it's not enough to tempt.

9/1

2nd

5

(3)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 80y

Class 4

19:15 Ffos Las

Sunny Smile

9st 4lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Hugo Palmer

Showed ability as a 2yo including finishing first and second in two starts at Hamilton (6f); never figured on his Epsom reappearance (7f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) 12 days ago, but possible he didn't handle the track; not written off.

9/2

12th

16

(14)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:50 Epsom

Sunny Smile

8st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Hugo Palmer

Won 2yo maiden at Hamilton (6f, good) last July on third outing and runner-up there (6f, good to soft) in September on second nursery start; that latest form was franked by the winner and every chance he'll continue to improve, but this is a tough starting point to his 3yo year; cheekpieces added.

33/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:45 Windsor

Dark Alley

9st 6lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

A fair 5.5f winner at 2yrs; resumed from seven months off with a good fifth of nine in 5f Goodwood handicap last month; needs considering eased 2lb.

10/1

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

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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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:15 Down Royal

This Guy

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Daniel James Murphy

Maiden after 15 starts but has been placed several times; ran well enough behind Cashel Blue over C&D last time but seemed to find this test a bit sharp; has to do more.

6/1

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

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(3)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 5

14:14 Salisbury

Ahead Of Fashion

9st 10lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Still a maiden after 12 runs and his tendency to race too freely remains a worry but he returned to turf with a respectable fourth at Goodwood (7f, good to soft; wore cheekpieces) last week and this race is easier.

4/1

4th

4

(8)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Goodwood

Ahead Of Fashion

9st 5lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Placed a few times, though only four ran when second at Wolverhampton last time (7f) and that form is unconvincing; others preferred.

10/1

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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