October 09 / 18.30 Newcastle (AW)

18.30

Standard

Florence Jamieson Memorial Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3977.84
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Florence Jamieson Memorial Nursery Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 243221

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Consistent sort who doubled her tally when landing a Musselburgh nursery (7f, soft) eight days ago; that was her best effort and she's respected upped to 1m despite a 6lb penalty; AW debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

9

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Willowinghurn

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won twice as a 2yo, including a C&D nursery (soft) off a 7lb higher mark; only one effort of note this year and hopes rest on the new cheekpieces sparking a revival.

7/1

12th

11

(5)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:30 Doncaster

Willowinghurn

9st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Proved somewhat resurgent in the Redcar event won by Rousham and is now 4lb below the mark she won off last October (7f, soft); looks a possible danger.

14/1

5th

4

(12)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Willowinghurn

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Two wins last season, a 6f maiden here in May (good to firm) and a 7f Musselburgh nursery in October (soft); disappointing so far this season.

16/1

Form: 055

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Has been putting it together on turf at this sort of trip, including when beaten about 3l at Haydock (soft) 18 days ago; both winning half-brothers scored on AW and he has claims on this 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

5th

3

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Nottingham

Red Rifle

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

He's raced four times this season and has suffered heavy defeats on three occasions, but two starts ago he easily made all at Catterick (1m4f, good to firm) and it might be dangerous to write him off.

12/1

4th

4

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:08 Sandown

Red Rifle

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Grant Tuer

Left his first three handicap efforts behind when making all with ease over 1m4f at Catterick (good to firm) 13 days ago, proving well suited by the significant step up in trip; an extra 2f ought to be within range on that evidence, although this is a much stiffer track.

8/1

1st

2

(1)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

17:17 Catterick

Red Rifle

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Unplaced in six starts and has been well beaten in all three handicaps; slipping to a more workable mark but has plenty to prove at present, not least over this longer trip.

16/1

Form: 642246

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Some solid efforts in maiden and novices (5f/6f) but he wasn't improving and could only carry that level over when sixth of nine on nursery debut at Haydock (7f, good to soft) 12 days ago; up in trip again for this AW debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Wonderful Friend

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Edward Bethell

Some solid efforts in maiden and novices (5f/6f) but he wasn't improving and could only carry that level over when sixth of nine on nursery debut at Haydock (7f, good to soft) 12 days ago; up in trip again for this AW debut.

7/1

6th

6

(3)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

17:00 Haydock

Wonderful Friend

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Edward Bethell

Runner-up in maiden/novice events over 5f/6f this summer; respectable fourth of nine in 6f Chester novice (good) last time; steps up to 7f for nursery debut.

7/1

4th

5

(7)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

13:05 Chester

Wonderful Friend

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Edward Bethell

Unable to justify favouritism but still posted a sound effort when clear second at Redcar (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago, on fourth start; will play a major role if in similar form again here.

5/2

Form: 557

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in three novices at 7f and 1m (two on Polytrack) without progressing; looks a slow learner, however, and will likely get his act together at some point; tongue-tie goes on for this handicap debut; respected.
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Verdict Starting price

4

(4)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Double Eagle

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Showed ability in three novices at 7f and 1m (two on Polytrack) without progressing; looks a slow learner, however, and will likely get his act together at some point; tongue-tie goes on for this handicap debut; respected.

4/1

7th

3

(10)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:57 Kempton (AW)

Double Eagle

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: George Boughey

Has shown ability with his fifth-place finishes, latest at Kempton; set for a similar position unless he shows improvement, and may be more interesting in handicaps after this.

16/1

5th

2

(9)

27th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:37 Kempton (AW)

Double Eagle

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Dark Angel colt who showed some promise, amid greenness, at Doncaster (7f) where he finished fifth of 11; in good hands and has frame possibilities with improvement on the cards.

7/1

Form: 845

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Took a good step forward on his third start and AW debut when fifth in Southwell maiden (1m, Tapeta) 18 days ago; opening mark looks fair and both siblings won their races in headgear, one of them in cheekpieces, which now go on; interesting.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(7)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:18 Bath

Ebn Sabt

8st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Ben Lund

Failed to beat a rival in two starts for this yard; can't consider.

100/1

13th

10

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ebn Sabt

9st 13lb

J: Miss Megan Jordan

T: Ben Lund

Poor debut for his new trainer on soft ground ten days ago; went close here for his previous yard last autumn but has never been quite this far and is hard to recommend.

50/1

7th

7

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:20 Chepstow

Ebn Sabt

8st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Ben Lund

Gained a first win at Lingfield (1m) in February but he ended his time with William Muir and Chris Grassick with a below-par seventh in 1m Southwell handicap in April; since changed hands for 7,000gns and needs to bounce back for new trainer.

16/1

Form: 7741 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Stepped up in trip to make a winning nursery debut at Musselburgh (1m, good to soft) 25 days ago; 4lb rise demands more but he still looked a touch raw that day and he's open to more improvement; considered.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Newmarket (July)

Parisian Scholar

8st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Often front-runner; soundly beaten at the big Chester and York meetings in May but fairly solid otherwise this term and returned to winning ways in a five-runner race at Thirsk (1m4f, good to firm) ten days ago; back up 3lb but considered seriously in another small field.

3/1

1st

5

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

15:40 Thirsk

Parisian Scholar

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Front-runner who landed three 1m handicaps last autumn, the last two at Newcastle (Tapeta); twice placed at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) earlier this year but recent efforts less encouraging.

11/1

4th

1

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Lingfield (AW)

Parisian Scholar

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

Front-runner who landed three 1m handicaps last autumn, the last two at Newcastle (Tapeta); twice placed off 2lb higher at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) earlier this year, but may be vulnerable to an improver; visor replaces cheekpieces.

6/1

Form: 605

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Has been going up in trip in three turf qualifying runs and it was her best effort when fifth of ten at Haydock (1m, good) last month; should be capable of better; AW/handicap debut.
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Verdict Starting price

7

(2)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Zaina Zarak

9st 1lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Has been going up in trip in three turf qualifying runs and it was her best effort when fifth of ten at Haydock (1m, good) last month; should be capable of better; AW/handicap debut.

9/1

5th

10

(4)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

14:07 Haydock

Zaina Zarak

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Always behind when last of six at York (6f, good; 28-1) and she faded into last of ten at Haydock (7f, good; 25-1); best watched for time being.

50/1

9

(10)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

20:00 Haydock

Zaina Zarak

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

28-1, always behind when last of six on debut at York (6f, good) four weeks ago, beaten about 8l; however, her dam was a 1m Listed winner and it's possible she'll be more competitive now up in trip.

25/1

Form: 708

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Huge prices and no show in three turf qualifying runs (7f-8.5f); nurseries will make life easier but others are still preferred; AW debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(7)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lilac Dandy

8st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Alan Brown

Huge prices and no show in three turf qualifying runs (7f-8.5f); nurseries will make life easier but others are still preferred; AW debut.

25/1

8

(8)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

14:08 Beverley

Lilac Dandy

9st 2lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Alan Brown

Has cut little ice in a pair of maidens (around 7f) at Thirsk and here this summer; others appeal more.

33/1

11

(1)

24th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

Lilac Dandy

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Alan Brown

By Lightning Spear; beaten nearly 15l at 125-1 on her Thirsk debut last month (7f, good); best watched.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £23.60
Straight Forecast £25.53
Tricast £50.55
Trifecta £88.30

Selections

The Times:

Parisian Scholar

Telegraph:

Willowinghurn

RP RATINGS:

Red Rifle

SPOTLIGHT:

Ebn Sabt

NEWMARKET:

Double Eagle

The Guardian:

Parisian Scholar

The Sun:

Parisian Scholar

The Star:

Parisian Scholar

Daily Record:

Parisian Scholar

POSTDATA:

Red Rifle

D Express:

Willowinghurn

Daily Mirror:

Willowinghurn

Daily Mail:

Ebn Sabt