September 25 / 14.25 Newmarket

14.25

Good

Federation Of Bloodstock Agents Nursery Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £5154
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Federation Of Bloodstock Agents Nursery Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

Form: 13 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won on debut on the other Newmarket course (7f, good to firm) last month then kept on for third under a penalty when odds-on for Leicester novice (7f, good); the step up in trip looks a firm plus on nursery debut (his dam was second in the Oaks) and his trainer has won the last two runnings.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Ayr

Monoceros

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Low-mileage 3yo; Newmarket winner for previous yard and ran well at Musselburgh on stable/seasonal debut; took a step backwards last time so needs to rebound.

16/1

5th

4

(7)

6th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 2

16:10 Musselburgh

Monoceros

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Pulled up on his final run for Godolphin but his first two efforts read well; joined current yard for 25,000gns and kept on takingly for third behind Strength Of Spirit over 1m here in April (handicap debut); open to improvement.

7/1

Form: 415

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Got up in final stride at Epsom (7f, good to firm) in July on second start; only fifth in Thirsk novice (1m, good) since but jockey reported he slipped turning for home; retains potential and not ruled out on nursery debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(1)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 York

Big Song

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Harry Charlton

Made it 2-4 with commanding win on nursery debut at Newmarket (1m, good) a fortnight ago; the drop back to 7f isn't an obvious positive but he's nevertheless high on the list after that latest performance.

4/1

2

(3)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Newmarket

Big Song

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry Charlton

Got up in final stride at Epsom (7f, good to firm) in July on second start; only fifth in Thirsk novice (1m, good) since but jockey reported he slipped turning for home; retains potential and not ruled out on nursery debut.

15/2

5th

1

(4)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:05 Thirsk

Big Song

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Harry Charlton

Built on debut form when leading on the line in 7f Epsom maiden (good to firm) six weeks ago; those in behind haven't done much for the form since but he has the potential for better now stepping up to 1m.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 18 BF

Last run: 93 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Got up close home on debut at Kempton (7f, AW) in June; disappointing favourite at Newbury (7f, good to firm) 13 days later when she failed to settle; however, she's had a three-month break since and could bounce back.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(1)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Newmarket

Miss Honey

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Got up close home on debut at Kempton (7f, AW) in June; disappointing favourite at Newbury (7f, good to firm) 13 days later when she failed to settle; however, she's had a three-month break since and could bounce back.

7/1

1

(4)

24th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:45 Newbury

Miss Honey

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Too Darn Hot filly; justified favouritism in 7f AW maiden at Kempton, getting up near the finish while leaving the impression she had plenty left in the tank; respected under 5lb penalty.

5/2

1st

6

(5)

11th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Miss Honey

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Second foal; closely related to 1m2f turf 2yo/1m4f AW winner Tremorgio (RPR 88); dam 7f 2yo winner (83), sister to multiple 7f winner Red Maids, half-sister to 1m Listed winner Duneflower, out of Group-placed 7f 2yo winner; yard 2-8 with 2yos this season and she needs a close look on debut.

11/8

13/2

Form: 68221

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Runner-up twice in a row last month (1m, AW; including nursery debut) then easily won Lingfield maiden (7f, AW; odds-on); might not be far away if his good form continues but he needs to prove he's just as effective on turf.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:47 Sandown

Loblolly

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: S Woods

Sole win came on AW last September but best form when taking minor honours in 1m/1m1f handicaps here (good) on last two outings; made most last time and looks well worth a go at 1m2f for yard among the winners.

11/2

3rd

5

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

13:32 Sandown

Loblolly

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: S Woods

Recorded sole win on AW but belied his 50-1 odds with good third behind Law Court and The Joker at Sandown (1m) most recently; in the mix, provided he backs up that effort.

6/1

3rd

6

(3)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Sandown

Loblolly

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Gained due reward for a couple of close calls when making all for a convincing win at Lingfield (7f, AW) in September; beaten around 17l on his next two starts, however, including in a warm event at Southwell on his April return (had been gelded); needs to get back on track.

40/1

Form: 522

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Ffos Las (7.3f, good) on second start then filled the same position in a first-time hood (retained) at Newbury (6.5f, good), behind an easy winner who then went close in the Mill Reef; begins handicap life on a fair mark and this 420,000gns yearling may have more left in the tank.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(3)

22nd Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:18 Newmarket

Dark Shore

9st 1lb

J: William Buick

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Maiden form stacks up nicely; seemingly outstayed over 1m, albeit wasn't disgraced, when favourite for Newmarket event (good) on handicap debut; gelded since; interesting back down in distance.

7/2

5

(5)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Newmarket

Dark Shore

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Runner-up at Ffos Las (7.3f, good) on second start then filled the same position in a first-time hood (retained) at Newbury (6.5f, good), behind an easy winner who then went close in the Mill Reef; begins handicap life on a fair mark and this 420,000gns yearling may have more left in the tank.

3/1

3

(11)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 110y

Class 5

16:48 Newbury

Dark Shore

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

420,000gns yearling; showed promise at Ascot (6f, good) and built on that when second of ten in a maiden at Ffos Las (7.3f, good) 18 days later; looked in charge 1f out in the latter and now has a first-time hood and step back in trip; one of the top three candidates on form.

100/30

Form: 29552

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
0-5 but positive performances in this visor in his two nurseries (7f, good to firm/good to soft), most recently keeping on for second at Doncaster (albeit no match for the winner); 1m is worth a go; might not be far away.
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Verdict Starting price

9

(2)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

15:45 Haydock

Gold Dawn

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Hugo Palmer

Maiden who ran well in all three handicaps at 7f and 1m, making most when runner-up over this trip at Newmarket (good) in September; this looks a tough race in which to get off the mark; yard also runs Mr Seagull.

14/1

14

(12)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 York

Gold Dawn

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Hugo Palmer

0-6 but has run well in all three nurseries, including over C&D and when second to Big Song at Newmarket latest (1m, good; beaten about 3l); he's 4lb better off with Big Song today and could be the better suited of the pair by this return to 7f; blinkers replace cheekpieces; might not be far away.

16/1

6

(2)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Newmarket

Gold Dawn

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

0-5 but positive performances in this visor in his two nurseries (7f, good to firm/good to soft), most recently keeping on for second at Doncaster (albeit no match for the winner); 1m is worth a go; might not be far away.

13/2

Form: 1059

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Things haven't gone to plan on her three starts since her winning debut at Goodwood (6f, good) in May; she's hinted this step up to 1m may suit but she's not easy to fancy having been soundly beaten in both nurseries.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(7)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Newmarket

Indigo Dawn

8st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Things haven't gone to plan on her three starts since her winning debut at Goodwood (6f, good) in May; she's hinted this step up to 1m may suit but she's not easy to fancy having been soundly beaten in both nurseries.

16/1

11

(14)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:45 Doncaster

Indigo Dawn

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Richard Hannon

Scored at Goodwood (6f, good) on debut but has come up well short in the Albany and Newbury nursery (7f) since; still needs to prove she's able to progress.

20/1

5th

1

(3)

24th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Newbury

Indigo Dawn

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Hannon

Justified joint-favouritism to score on her debut at Goodwood (good; second won by 5l next time) in May but no show when 80-1 for the Albany (also 6f, good to firm) at Royal Ascot since; half-sister to a 1m4f winner so well worth a go over this trip; enters nurseries unexposed.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £51.90
Straight Forecast £48.01
Trifecta £148.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Dark Shore

SPOTLIGHT:

Monoceros

POSTDATA:

Monoceros

NEWMARKET:

Monoceros

Daily Mail:

Monoceros

TOPSPEED:

Dark Shore

The Times:

Dark Shore

Telegraph:

Dark Shore

The Guardian:

Dark Shore

D Express:

Dark Shore

Daily Mirror:

Dark Shore

The Sun:

Dark Shore

The Star:

Dark Shore

Daily Record:

Dark Shore