September 18 / 19.00 Chelmsford (AW)

19.00

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Betfair Safer Gambling Tools Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Betfair Safer Gambling Tools Nursery Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 86635

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far in her first two nurseries, more recently when fifth (just behind Fanjove) at Kempton (7f) four weeks ago; still unexposed over this trip and recent 3lb drop helps; no surprise if she features.
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6th

9

(7)

4th May 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

16:00 Bath

Miss Ayala

9st 1lb

J: William Cox

T: Mark Usher

7f AW win as a 2yo; struggled since and she looks vulnerable dropped in trip on her return to turf and after three months off.

14/1

6th

10

(3)

2nd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Ayala

9st 2lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

Made all to win a 7f nursery at Chelmsford in September but she's not hit the same level since and was well held over C&D last time; record is now 1-10 and others are more convincing.

10/1

6th

9

(10)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Ayala

9st 4lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

Made all to win a 7f nursery at Chelmsford last September; less good since and she has the widest stall to contend with this evening.

12/1

2nd
1 (10)
Fanjove

11/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 5084

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Looked suited by the step up to 7f when keeping-on fourth of seven on nursery debut at Kempton; 1lb lower and eased slightly in grade; can make his presence felt.
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6th

6

(5)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Fanjove

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Ed Dunlop

Held on to win by a short head at Wolverhampton (7f) in October and went close at Newcastle (6f) next time; gelded prior to finishing fourth of 12 here over 6f on his reappearance and now steps back up to 7f; contender.

11/2

4th

9

(5)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Fanjove

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Bagged a pair of 7f nurseries at two and also ended 2025 with a good second of three in 6f Newcastle nursery; has since been gelded and can't be discounted on his return.

9/2

OUR TIP

20/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 8787

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten after making the running on nursery debut here (6f; jockey said filly ran green) three weeks ago; moves up in trip and sports first-time cheekpieces tonight.
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9th

1

(9)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Molly Mac

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Keady

Six-race maiden; placed in 7f nurseries at Chelmsford (finished third to Miss Ayala) at Brighton (close second) since wearing cheekpieces; solid chance in the retained headgear.

13/2

3

(6)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

15:20 Brighton

Molly Mac

9st 8lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Michael Keady

Moving up to 7f in new cheekpieces triggered an improved display at Chelmsford, going down by only 1.5l; chance if building on that.

5/1

3rd

3

(2)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Molly Mac

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Michael Keady

Soundly beaten after making the running on nursery debut here (6f; jockey said filly ran green) three weeks ago; moves up in trip and sports first-time cheekpieces tonight.

20/1

6/1

Form: 775

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Unable to land a significant blow in his three qualifying races but was not disgraced when fifth of nine in fairly good C&D novice three weeks ago and ought to be much more competitive in this low-grade nursery.
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5th

7

8th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Thanh Nam

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Won a C&D nursery in November and followed up at Wolverhampton (8.6f) two weeks later; didn't really fire in his next two runs, but he got back on track with a creditable second at Wolverhampton on Tuesday; that was his 12th start but he's been generally progressive on AW and he's in the mix.

3/1

2nd

3

(6)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thanh Nam

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Won a 1m nursery at Chelmsford in November and followed up over C&D the following month; last two starts have been disappointing and he needs a full revival.

5/1

5th

4

(2)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:08 Lingfield (AW)

Thanh Nam

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Ended 2025 with a pair of handicap wins (around 1m) at Chelmsford and Wolverhampton but he beat only one (in a change of headgear) in 1m Chelmsford handicap last time; no surprise to see him bounce back with usual cheekpieces now refitted.

11/2

Form: 00981 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Always behind when 50-1 for last month's nursery debut but was an entirely different proposition over C&D a fortnight later, keeping on well to score by 2l; 6lb higher today but still an obvious contender.
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8th

8

(1)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Ripon

Captain Bruce

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Andrew Crook

Won 7f/1m2f AW handicaps for Nigel Tinkler last year but has finished tailed off on all three starts this term, including back on turf for new yard 16 days ago.

40/1

9th

6

(3)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Captain Bruce

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Andrew Crook

Won 7f/1m2f AW handicaps for previous yard but has finished tailed off in both runs this season; changed yards.

50/1

12th

6

(10)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Captain Bruce

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

A dual AW scorer at Chelmsford (7f) and Newcastle (1m2f) last autumn; tongue tied when failing to beat a rival on her seasonal return though in 1m Newcastle handicap 19 days ago so has something to prove.

25/1

Form: 005443

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; kept on well for a respectable third behind Captain Bruce over C&D last month but this quirky filly needs to learn to settle better and comes with risk.
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6th

4

(6)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Imso Friendly

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Brian Ellison

Six-race maiden; kept on well for a respectable third behind Captain Bruce over C&D last month but this quirky filly needs to learn to settle better and comes with risk.

7/1

3rd

2

(5)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Imso Friendly

9st 8lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Brian Ellison

Not beaten far in a 7f seller at Chester in June, the only time she has gone around a left-hand bend, but she has been well beaten in two nurseries since, including when tried in a hood at Beverley 16 days ago; dropping down the weights but not a solid option.

14/1

2

(5)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

14:40 Beverley

Imso Friendly

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Brian Ellison

Pulled too hard when 19l fourth of five in C&D nursery on handicap debut last time (good to firm; 5-1); needs to settle better with a hood on for first time.

14/1

12/1

Form: 980

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Well down the field in three 6f maiden/novice races this summer but ought to be suited by this extra furlong and is another who may fare better now switched to a low-grade nursery.
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7th

9

(3)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Carefree

8st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ollie Sangster

Well down the field in three 6f maiden/novice races this summer but ought to be suited by this extra furlong and is another who may fare better now switched to a low-grade nursery.

12/1

12

(1)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Carefree

8st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ollie Sangster

Plenty to find on her turf efforts.

50/1

8th

2

(8)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Newbury

Carefree

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ollie Sangster

14-1 when soundly beaten ninth of 11 on last month's debut at Ffos Las (6f, good) and she's probably best watched for now.

33/1

40/1

Form: 0808

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Unexposed after only four runs but ducked sharply left at start and was soon struggling on recent nursery debut at Beverley (7.4f; 66-1); sports cheekpieces today; big leap of faith required to support him.
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8th

10

(4)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Bestfootleads

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Brian Ellison

Unexposed after only four runs but ducked sharply left at start and was soon struggling on recent nursery debut at Beverley (7.4f; 66-1); sports cheekpieces today; big leap of faith required to support him.

40/1

8th

8

(8)

30th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

15:07 Beverley

Bestfootleads

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

Has shown little, including in a seller, and hard to fancy on nursery debut.

33/1

3

(5)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:02 Thirsk

Bestfootleads

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

Well beaten on first two outings (6f/5f) and can't be recommended.

100/1

Form: 068

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Out of a very useful 6f/7f performer; did not live up to her pedigree when soundly beaten in all three qualifying races (7f-1m) but improvement is possible in handicaps.
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9th

8

(5)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Hoe Benham

8st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Richard Hannon

Out of a very useful 6f/7f performer; did not live up to her pedigree when soundly beaten in all three qualifying races (7f-1m) but improvement is possible in handicaps.

7/1

6

(4)

2nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

14:35 Chepstow

Hoe Benham

9st 0lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Only modest form shown in two starts at Kempton; makes turf debut and needs to show improvement.

33/1

6th

8

(2)

19th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Kempton (AW)

Hoe Benham

9st 2lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Disappointing favourite in 7f newcomers' event at Kempton last week under Sean Levey, who prefers the stable's other runner in this field; evidently thought capable of better.

16/1

Non-runners

Archibald Ives

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £30.70
Straight Forecast £27.96
Tricast £335.19
Trifecta £238.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Thanh Nam

POSTDATA:

Captain Bruce

Telegraph:

Carefree

NEWMARKET:

Molly Mac

The Times:

Fanjove

RP RATINGS:

Thanh Nam

Daily Mail:

Thanh Nam

Daily Mirror:

Thanh Nam

The Star:

Thanh Nam

The Guardian:

Captain Bruce

D Express:

Captain Bruce

The Sun:

Captain Bruce

Daily Record:

Captain Bruce