September 09 / 15.20 Leicester

15.20

Good

Happy Birthday Toni Robinson Nucleus HR Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Happy Birthday Toni Robinson Nucleus HR Nursery Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
7 (1)
Kuu

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 778

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Said to have pulled hard in a Newbury novice last time and has since been gelded; yet to show a lot but is a half-brother to two winners and market support on his nursery debut would see him enter calculations.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(1)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:20 Leicester

Kuu

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Said to have pulled hard in a Newbury novice last time and has since been gelded; yet to show a lot but is a half-brother to two winners and market support on his nursery debut would see him enter calculations.

8/1

8th

7

(3)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newbury

Kuu

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Well beaten in a 6f novice (good to firm) and a 7f maiden (AW); hard to recommend.

100/1

7th

3

(9)

30th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kuu

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Ran green and was always in rear when a remote seventh of nine at York (6f, good to firm; 8-1) last month; should know much more over this longer trip but he needs a transformation on his second start.

20/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 663

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Finished last on his first two starts, including over C&D, and didn't fare much better when a remote third at Chepstow; trainer has had a tough season with 2yos but this one starts handicap life at a lowly level and ought to fare better.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Windsor

Kalokalo

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Mainly consistent since handicapping, winning at Yarmouth (1m, good to soft) last September and beaten only a neck and a nose into third of 14 at Newbury (1m2f, good) last month; major player off just 1lb higher.

4/1

3rd

12

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Newbury

Kalokalo

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Form figures of 2142 in handicaps, competitive on turf and AW; should be much more exposed than plenty of these after seven races, but there's enough in his pedigree and performance to give encouragement for this longer trip.

8/1

2nd

4

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Kalokalo

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charles Hills

Made all in a small-field Yarmouth nursery off 3lb lower last autumn; looked to go too hard in front on Tapeta in one more start and may well be able to get his own way tonight, in which case he'll be dangerous.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 455

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
From a decent family but hasn't looked up to much herself, twice failing to see out 7f having pulled hard; this is more realistic but she'll need to be much more amenable in first-time headgear for a trainer not best known for 2yos as yet.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(4)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:20 Leicester

Stay Sharp

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

From a decent family but hasn't looked up to much herself, twice failing to see out 7f having pulled hard; this is more realistic but she'll need to be much more amenable in first-time headgear for a trainer not best known for 2yos as yet.

10/1

4

(1)

19th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stay Sharp

9st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Modest form in two fast-ground fillies' events this summer, failing to improve for the drop to 6f at Yarmouth 13 days ago; needs more switched to AW.

20/1

5th

5

(5)

6th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

17:45 Yarmouth

Stay Sharp

9st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Weak 9-1 when weakening into fourth of six in Newmarket novice (7f, good to firm) 19 days ago; should improve but two of her rivals have shown a lot more.

14/1

Form: 085

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
A bit better with each of his three starts and today's stiffer test should suit both on latest evidence and on pedigree (stamina on the dam's side; half-brother to a 1m2f winner); look for market confidence now handicapping at a lowly level.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Redcar

Twilight Serenade

8st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Soundly beaten on seasonal debut at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago and has now been unplaced all seven starts; needs to have taken significant benefit from that recent outing.

14/1

9th

11

(12)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Doncaster

Twilight Serenade

8st 10lb

J: William Cox

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Just poor form shown as 2yo, tried in visor when a below-par fourth in 7f Wolverhampton nursery in November; needs a subsequent gelding operation to spark improvement.

20/1

7th

4

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Twilight Serenade

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Badly handicapped on what he has achieved in his four starts but he has been running over shorter and stepping up to a mile looks sure to suit; has a bigger effort in him.

6/1

Form: 2545

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Has gone backwards from her opening second, finishing a remote last of five when a big price for her nursery debut early last month; tough to make a case for her for a yard also responsible for Kuu.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

15:22 Yarmouth

Private Project

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Pat Phelan

Eight-race maiden who has finished behind Montu in her last two races; more needed.

16/1

10th

9

(11)

30th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

17:10 Kempton (AW)

Private Project

8st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Pat Phelan

Kept on nicely for 3l third of seven on the Lingfield Polytrack this month when upped to 1m2f, and today's longer trip is well worth a go; however, she's 0-7 and takes on some unexposed types; may again be vulnerable.

14/1

Form: 7752

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Daughter of a Polytrack winner who fared better on her nursery debut, upped to 1m and switched to the AW, one month ago; was merely best of the rest behind an easy winner, though, and the drop back in trip/return to turf may not be optimal.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(6)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

15:22 Yarmouth

Sporty Socks

9st 2lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: William Stone

Seven defeats include four handicaps and she was well held when twice placed; still commands some respect in this modest handicap given she's shown ability and has dropped to a career-low mark.

20/1

5th

6

(6)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Sporty Socks

8st 12lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: William Stone

Rallied for second behind an easy winner at Kempton (1m, AW) in August; since beaten 15l at Leicester (7f, good) 44 days ago and now steps up to 1m2f on this switch back to AW (dam 1m2f AW winner).

25/1

6th

8

(9)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:20 Leicester

Sporty Socks

9st 1lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: William Stone

Daughter of a Polytrack winner who fared better on her nursery debut, upped to 1m and switched to the AW, one month ago; was merely best of the rest behind an easy winner, though, and the drop back in trip/return to turf may not be optimal.

6/1

Form: 005212 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has done well since handicapping on AW, following up Southwell near-miss for Sienna Shepard with two solid efforts in cheekpieces; will need to settle better than last time over today's stiffer 7f but needs considering.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(3)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:37 Kempton (AW)

Houdini Miss

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

Somewhat exposed but her sole attempt at Kempton resulted in her only success (over 7f off 3lb lower); placed in both attempts in 6f handicaps; could go well.

8/1

6th

1

(6)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Houdini Miss

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

Record is 1-10, the win over 7f at Kempton; ran respectably over 6f at Lingfield when last seen two months ago; not dismissed on form but is more exposed than most of today's opponents.

12/1

7th

9

(3)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Houdini Miss

8st 12lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: James Horton

Has been inconsistent in her eight starts but she won a Kempton nursery (6f, Polytrack) in August and was a clear third of 13 at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last week; 3lb well in off similar mark here and she's a big player if she can repeat that form back up in trip.

3/1

12/1

Form: 893515 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Showed the right attitude when winning at Southwell (7f, AW) off a 2lb lower mark early last month but then made it six poor efforts from six starts on turf at Beverley a fortnight later; that leaves him with it to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(2)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:20 Leicester

Monty Magoo

8st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Roger Fell

Showed the right attitude when winning at Southwell (7f, AW) off a 2lb lower mark early last month but then made it six poor efforts from six starts on turf at Beverley a fortnight later; that leaves him with it to prove.

12/1

6

(2)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

14:40 Beverley

Monty Magoo

8st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Roger Fell

Had stable companion Harswell River (2lb better off) just behind in fourth when winning a Southwell nursery on AW debut last time (well-beaten fifth in a C&D nursery previous start); up 2lb; a possible.

4/1

1st

7

(5)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Monty Magoo

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Roger Fell

No improvement for the switch to minor nurseries on his last two starts; hopes appear to rest on the new surface having a positive effect.

20/1

Non-runners

Truly Special

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Payout
Exacta £5.70
Straight Forecast £4.59
Tricast £17.09
Trifecta £24.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Houdini Miss

POSTDATA:

Kalokalo

NEWMARKET:

Stay Sharp

SPOTLIGHT:

Truly Special

D Express:

Sporty Socks

The Times:

Kalokalo

The Guardian:

Kalokalo

The Sun:

Kalokalo

Telegraph:

Houdini Miss

Daily Mirror:

Houdini Miss

The Star:

Houdini Miss

Daily Record:

Houdini Miss

Daily Mail:

Stay Sharp