August 30 / 19.10 Chelmsford (AW)

19.10

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Greene King IPA Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Greene King IPA Nursery Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

Form: 844

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Encouraging efforts in good-ground events at Ascot (6f) and Sandown (5f) on her last two starts; needs more now handicapping but that's not out of the question given her smart pedigree.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(3)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:30 Brighton

Love Alive

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: John Butler

Generally disappointing since opening account at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) in February but kept on for third off reduced mark on recent stable debut at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) and drops in grade here; respected.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 31350 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a Beverley novice in May (5f, good to firm); she hasn't built on that in three runs since but they have come in much stronger events than this Class 5 nursery; revival not out of the question.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

21:00 Newbury

Artista

9st 7lb

J: Libby Swallow

T: Ollie Sangster

Won twice as a 2yo; she has found the going tougher this time around but the handicapper is relenting and this should be more suitable; others still look more appealing; stable runs two.

20/1

7th

2

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:27 Newmarket (July)

Artista

9st 8lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ollie Sangster

Gained two 5f wins (good to firm and AW) last summer but has found things tougher this year; drops in grade after contesting the 3yo Dash at Epsom last time but she carries risks nonetheless.

6/1

11th

16

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Epsom

Artista

8st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ollie Sangster

Two 5f wins (good to firm and AW) last summer but she has been weighted to her best this year and was well beaten in a Beverley seller (first-time cheekpieces, now discarded) last month; up against it.

50/1

Form: 71 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Didn't live up to market billing on his Newcastle debut (7f) last month but his supporters returned when he won a 6f novice here 16 days ago; opening mark demands progress but that would appear likely after just two starts and he should be quick enough for 5f; drawn widest.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(6)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:15 Pontefract

Riffa Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Up and down during this 3yo campaign but he was a good third at Musselburgh (5f, good) in April and would have been closer than sixth at Chester (5f, good) recently granted a clear run; could be involved.

12/1

6th

8

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

17:33 Chester

Riffa Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

A winner for the Crisfords; nearly won again at Musselburgh in April (5f) but has trailed home last in his two races since, latterly with a tongue-tie and blinkers tried (now removed); drawn wide.

20/1

7th

5

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Thirsk

Riffa Spirit

9st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Landed 6f Chelmsford AW novice for Simon and Ed Crisford as 2yo; shaped encouragingly for new stable when in the frame on Southwell AW and at Musselburgh but raced too freely when last of eight at Redcar (5f) last time; blinkers are reached for (tongue-tie also refitted); could bounce back.

7/1

Form: 6441 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Promise in maiden/novice company; didn't really need to improve to make a winning nursery debut at Wolverhampton last month (5f), allowed to dictate a steady early pace for a 5f race; unlikely he will be allowed such a soft lead for a second time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(2)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Campenaerts

9st 7lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

The winner of two small-fileld 5f nurseries for Archie Watson last season, one of them at this track; the handicapper has been on top so far this year and a full revival is required.

16/1

8th

7

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:52 Newbury

Campenaerts

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Jonathan Portman

Lightly raced 3yo who won two nurseries last year and is below his last winning mark; Windsor last month was a step back in the right direction but he needs another today if he's to be a serious force.

12/1

7th

10

(10)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

17:04 Windsor

Campenaerts

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Jonathan Portman

Won two 5f events (including on soft) from final three handicaps for Archie Watson; well held in two runs for new yard and may need more weight off his back; first 6f run since debut.

20/1

Form: 64611 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
2-2 since switched to nurseries, following his Leicester success (5f, good) last month with a hard-fought success at Southwell 13 days ago (6f, AW); another 4lb rise to contend with but he's on the right path and has the inside stall.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(6)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dandys Rocket

9st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Immediate progress for the switch to nurseries (after being gelded) when winning at Leicester (5f) and Southwell (6f); the handicapper has attempted to thwart that momentum but he still ran solidly behind a well-handicapped rival at Chelmsford (7f; 11-2) latest; 2lb higher again and back in trip.

13/2

2nd

3

(5)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Dandys Rocket

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Won his first two nurseries (5f/6f, good/AW) but he's taken backward steps in last two starts and was beaten around 8l at Redcar (6f, good to soft) last week; the slow ground may have been an issue but he needs to resume his progress at this new trip.

12/1

4

(8)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:15 Redcar

Dandys Rocket

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Won first two nursery starts (5f/6f, good/AW) and didn't run badly when fourth of seven at Chelmsford (5f, AW) last time; needs something extra today but that can't be ruled out; unproven on slow ground.

7/1

10/1

Form: 847115 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won a couple of uncompetitive 5f nurseries last month (good to soft and firm); well held off this mark in his hat-trick bid (6f, good) 32 days ago; others appeal more.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

(7)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Rajak

8st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Michael Bell

Won his first two nurseries on turf in July (the second in a match) and best subsequent effort when promoted to third over C&D last month; finished last of eight at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) ten days ago, though, and is already due another 3lb drop.

16/1

1

(8)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rajak

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Michael Bell

Landed a nursery on his turf/handicap debut at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) in July with first-time visor (retained since) and followed up in a match at Bath (5f, firm) seven days later; has not been in the same form in his three starts since and still to prove he is as effective on AW.

6/1

2

(6)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:19 Southwell (AW)

Rajak

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Bell

Had plausible excuses in Class 5 the last twice, hindered by wide trip back on AW latest; may be better judged on July turf wins that give him a 2-2 record in Class 6; possibilities returned to this level.

8/1

Form: 873

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Well beaten twice at Windsor in June, after which he was gelded; more encouragement when third to Riffa Spirit over 6f here 16 days ago; 5lb better off for just under 2l; more to come.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(12)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Startled

8st 5lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Richard Hughes

Broadly progressive gelding who has form figures of 11127 in turf handicaps, the latest effort best forgiven (met trouble); ran well in a competitive field over C&D the time before; still 9lb above last winning mark but Harry Vigors takes off a useful 5lb; in the mix.

8/1

7th

6

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:10 Chester

Startled

8st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Richard Hughes

Made it 3-3 in turf handicaps when overcoming trouble to win a shade cosily at York in May and it was a good second of 17 in valuable event at Goodwood (also 7f, good) ten days later; still progressing and he holds leading claims again.

4/1

2nd

15

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:25 Goodwood

Startled

8st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Hughes

Overcame trouble to win a shade cosily under Saffie Osborne at York (7f, good) last week, taking his record in turf handicaps to 3-3 and record since upped to 7f to 2-2; may well show further progress and defy another rise in the weights; respected.

5/1

Form: 63464

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
No improvement for the switch to nurseries when fourth of five behind Campnaerts at Wolverhampton last month (5f; raced freely); still has time to do better.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:25 Chester

Henrythenate

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Patrick Morris

Never dangerous but did keep on steadily for fourth over C&D (good ground) four weeks ago; something to prove on slower than good.

8/1

4th

11

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:23 Chester

Henrythenate

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Patrick Morris

Three 5f wins on AW for previous yards; ran well for a long way over C&D in May on debut for this stable and faced a tough task at Epsom's Derby meeting; couldn't dismiss from his handy draw.

20/1

15th

9

(10)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Epsom

Henrythenate

8st 12lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Three 5f wins on AW for previous yards, most recently in February, but treading water in that sphere since; ran well for a long way at Chester (5f, good) in May for new trainer but has more on his plate in this company.

20/1

Non-runners

Diamond Alexander

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £17.30
Straight Forecast £17.45
Tricast £80.33
Trifecta £75.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Riffa Spirit

The Times:

Campenaerts

D Express:

Love Alive

RP RATINGS:

Rajak

Daily Mail:

Dandy's Rocket

POSTDATA:

Henrythenate

The Sun:

Artista

The Star:

Startled

NEWMARKET:

Riffa Spirit

The Guardian:

Riffa Spirit

Daily Record:

Riffa Spirit

Telegraph:

Campenaerts

Daily Mirror:

Campenaerts