18.10
Standard To SlowTry Unibet’s New Improved Acca Boosts Nursery Handicap
- Prize money: £6280.8
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/2
Form: 1026
Last run: 48 days
W: 9st 11lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (7) |
8th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Winning 5f debut; had wind surgery after abortive Royal Ascot run and only just failed to make a successful handicap debut at Newmarket (7f; form worked out) in August; challenge petered out on a quickish return at York (7f) but he still has something to offer at this level now back at 6f. |
7/2 |
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3 (5) |
21st Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Made a winning debut in spite of the 5f trip here in May; down the field in the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot, after which he underwent wind surgery; well backed on his recent nursery debut at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) where he couldn't quite peg back a rival who enjoyed the run of the race; raised 2lb but it's unlikely we have seen the best of him just yet; stable won this race last year. |
10/1 |
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2nd 1 (7) |
9th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
260,000euros yearling; won at York (5f, good to firm) where he was niggled at from some way out but came home with purpose; well behind in the Coventry (6f) but has since had wind surgery and retains potential (has a Group 2 entry amongst other high-profile engagements); potentially well in off 85; dam won at 1m. |
11/4 |
4/1
Form: 9218 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 11lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 (7) |
14th Oct 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Maiden winner; 0-7 in handicaps but was perhaps unsuited by heavy ground last time (wore cheekpieces, now goes in blinkers); consistent otherwise this term, including good second to Augustus Gloop over C&D; in the mix. |
5/1 |
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8th 11 (1) |
26th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Won 6f maiden on good to soft but all turf handicaps since have been on good ground, seemingly having his share of weight although he wasn't far away at Yarmouth latest; adding cheekpieces could give him some zip. |
9/1 |
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3rd 12 (12) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 3y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Three good runs this season, including last month's fourth of 18 behind Deep Havana at Thirsk (6f, good) and a recent Kempton second (6f, AW); probably won't be far away. |
7/1 |
100/30
Form: 5221 D
Last run: 65 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (2) |
31st Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
6f novice winner on turf and also runner-up in a nursery off 3lb higher; hasn't beaten a rival this season but the ability is there should a first-time hood trigger something. |
12/1 |
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10th 9 (5) |
27th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
A fair C&D winner at 2yrs; came in last of ten in 7f Ascot handicap on his seasonal return but this Harry Angel gelding can take a step forward now back in trip. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 91634
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 13 (2) |
15th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
Unplaced in both nurseries for Andrew Balding and sold for 27,000gns last October; however, she was an encouraging third of 14 at 50-1 on her stable and seasonal debut at Thirsk (5f, good) four weeks ago and could build on that run today; one of two fillies for the yard; interesting contender. |
12/1 |
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3rd 13 (1) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
Maiden winner but unplaced in two nurseries for Andrew Balding; sold for 27,000gns in October; looks up against it on her stable debut. |
20/1 |
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5 (4) |
8th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
A Sandown maiden win over 5f was followed by a useful effort, beaten under 3l, in a Listed race at Newbury, but she has more to prove on 6f runs since, including on handicap debut latest; now has questions raised with cheekpieces fitted. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 5109
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (9) |
27th May 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Much the most exposed of these and arrives here off the back of a particularly poor run; cheekpieces introduced last time are now removed. |
20/1 |
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9th 2 (10) |
4th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Kickstarted 2026 with 7f Southwell victory and comes here on the back of a solid third of four in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap in March; not out of things with cheekpieces added. |
16/1 |
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3rd 2 (3) |
23rd Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Added to his Bath maiden win when landing a 7f handicap at Southwell (Tapeta) in January; only 2lb higher today but he's been well held in his last two runs and has stamina to prove at this new trip. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 5610 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 3lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (1) |
14th Oct 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Won twice last year but not been in the same form this term; ran his best race for some time when third of seven at Wolverhampton (7f) last month but needs to back that up over a distance where he is unproven. |
8/1 |
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3rd 3 (1) |
15th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Out of the frame in four starts since returning in June from six months off, but well treated on the pick of his AW form last winter; swaps cheekpieces for a visor and interesting with Oisin Murphy aboard for the first time. |
4/1 |
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6th 1 (2) |
3rd Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Went close off 2lb higher over C&D on New Year's Day but returned from a break with three disappointing efforts this summer, the latest when back over this C&D; needs to get back in the groove. |
9/1 |
7/1
Form: 737 BF
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 0lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (3) |
23rd Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Can race freely, just as he did when third at Ffos Las (7.5f, good) behind a subsequent French Group 3 winner; didn't see a mile out on soft ground at Windsor next time but shaped well when dropped to 6f in a handicap at Kempton (AW) 15 days ago; back into a novice with good claims. |
5/1 |
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8 (5) |
8th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Had some learning to do when a close third at Ffos Las (extended 7f) to a subsequent French Group 3 winner but he couldn't sustain his effort over 1m at Windsor (soft; joint-favourite) last month; can pull hard so the drop to 6f could suit now handicapping. |
7/1 |
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7th 4 (10) |
1st Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 31y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Both starts at about 7f, finishing midfield at Ascot then taking a step forward with third-place finish at Ffos Las (good); bred to be suited by going up in distance; likely player who is a similar type to Arbaawy. |
9/2 |
16/1
Form: 4835
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 13lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (4) |
29th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Doubled his tally for the season at Nottingham (5f) in July; not at his best both runs since however, coming in a well-held fourth of six at Salisbury (6f) last time; needs to get back on track. |
16/1 |
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4th 7 (6) |
21st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Two 5f wins this season but only four ran on the second occasion; put in his place at Glorious Goodwood last time but the return to 6f could prove beneficial. |
9/2 |
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11th 17 (5) |
30th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
8st 5lb |
Added to an earlier Windsor win when beating three rivals at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) last week; ran respectably in a less competitive C&D race than this in May but a tendency to get behind early is a worry in this big field and he's 3lb badly in under a penalty. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: 4945
Last run: 62 days
W: 8st 11lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (8) |
28th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Made all at Windsor in the summer and again sat on the pace when winning from the same draw over C&D three weeks ago (hung left as usual); settled better without the cheekpieces that night and has claims but a 7lb rise looks plenty. |
4/1 |
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1st 9 (8) |
7th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Made all at Windsor off 2lb lower in July, before going off too hard in front at the same course next time; cheekpieces have helped but there's other pace in here from a wide enough stall on his Tapeta debut. |
12/1 |
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6th 5 (7) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
11th race brought his first win, when making all from stall 5 in 11-runner race over C&D (good to firm; at 11-1) three weeks ago under Taryn Langley; back up 3lb but inconsistency is the chief worry. |
11/2 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £17.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £13.74 |
| Tricast | £135.69 |
| Trifecta | £149.30 |
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