October 12 / 15.02 Goodwood

15.02

Good To Soft

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £8191.2
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Nursery Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 41150

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-3 when winning on nursery debut at York (6f, good to firm) and did well to finish fifth over this C&D (officially heavy) next time having been denied a clear run; slowly away and suffered another trouble passage when 12th of 18 at York (7f, good to firm) latest; key player if things go his way.
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1st

17

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Ascot

Amazing Journey

8st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Won at Kempton (6f, AW) last month before near-miss at Epsom (6f, good), and back on the scoresheet with ready win here (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; under a 3lb penalty this progressive 3yo is 5lb ahead of the handicapper today, and he showed promise over 7f last season; major player.

13/2

1st

12

(9)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Amazing Journey

9st 2lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Novice and nursery-winning juvenile (6f, good to firm) who often didn't have things go his way subsequently until he won going away at Kempton (6f, AW) last month; wasn't totally handling the track when narrow second at Epsom last Wednesday and he's an obvious contender off this mark (due a 2lb rise).

7/2

2nd

3

(4)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

18:22 Epsom

Amazing Journey

9st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Novice and nursery-winning juvenile (6f, good to firm) who often didn't have things go his way subsequently until he won going away at Kempton (6f, AW) three weeks ago; up 6lb but he's shaped like a smart horse waiting to happen on occasions and maybe that was the start of it.

9/4

OUR TIP

Form: 01284 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won at Brighton (7f, good to firm) in August on second start, then went close in warm novice here (1m, good to firm); bounced back from heavy Group 2 defeat when fourth of seven in Newmarket nursery (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago and it's possible she'll have more to offer now back here.
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2

(3)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:02 Goodwood

Swift Winds

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Hilal Kobeissi

Won at Brighton (7f, good to firm) in August on second start, then went close in warm novice here (1m, good to firm); bounced back from heavy Group 2 defeat when fourth of seven in Newmarket nursery (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago and it's possible she'll have more to offer now back here.

14/1

5

(7)

27th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Newmarket

Swift Winds

8st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Hilal Kobeissi

Won at Brighton (7f, good to firm) last month on second start then went close in Goodwood novice (1m, good to firm); tailed off at 80-1 in Group 2 May Hill at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) recently but today's assignment is far more realistic and the Goodwood form has worked out extremely well.

20/1

7

(9)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Doncaster

Swift Winds

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hilal Kobeissi

Thrice-raced filly who went close in small-field novice event at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) most recently, showing that her 40-1 win at Brighton was no fluke; however, looks well below Group class.

33/1

Form: 4124 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won at Kempton (7f, AW) in June on second start and went close in Ffos Las novice (7.3f, good) next time; last of five on nursery debut at Sandown (7f, soft) last month but the ground may not have suited; retains potential.
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6th

6

(7)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Magnatura

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

Scored on his AW debut here (7f) in June 2025; has been campaigned exclusively on turf since and won at Goodwood (7f, good) last October; hasn't been in the same form this year and is tried in new headgear (cheekpieces); well-handicapped if he can get his act together back on AW.

8/1

6th

12

(4)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

16:47 Leicester

Magnatura

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Tom Ward

Has failed to improve for a visor but ran respectably last time and is nicely treated assuming the switch to blinkers works a treat; gained sole handicap win off 4lb higher last October.

20/1

5th

7

(4)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:20 Sandown

Magnatura

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

Won twice over 7f on good/AW last year; reappeared with a promising fourth at Newbury in May, but he hasn't matched that form in three starts since; now drops back in grade but he needs to turn things around.

16/1

Form: 6442

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Attractively bred grey who has improved with each of his four starts and was a close second on nursery debut at Epsom a fortnight ago (7f, good; unraced on softer), despite pulling hard; contender up 2lb.
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3rd

3

(1)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Balthamos

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

0-8 but he's run some good races, including placing in 7f handicaps in December; competitive from this mark but might be vulnerable to improvers.

6/1

5

(4)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:02 Goodwood

Balthamos

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Attractively bred grey who has improved with each of his four starts and was a close second on nursery debut at Epsom a fortnight ago (7f, good; unraced on softer), despite pulling hard; contender up 2lb.

5/1

6

(1)

28th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

13:45 Epsom

Balthamos

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Handicap debutant who looks fairly solid, having made the frame over 7f on turf/AW the last twice; in good hands and may be capable of progress at this level; one to consider.

6/1

Form: 522323 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
0-6 but has run really well in all three nurseries (7f/6f, good to firm-soft), most recently a close third of eight at Pontefract in a first-time visor (retained); there's every chance he'll again be in the mix.
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8th

4

(3)

5th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

16:05 Yarmouth

Lucky Hero

9st 10lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Three wins this year (7f-1m2f) have hit his handicap mark but again ran well off this one when a close third at Redcar last month; unlikely to be far away.

9/2

3rd

6

(2)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

14:51 Redcar

Lucky Hero

9st 10lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Comfortably won a C&D apprentice event under Conor Whiteley in July; unpenalised when he followed up in three-runner Newmarket handicap (1m2f, also good to firm) the following week; new 10lb higher mark has kicked in but he's respected in the hat-trick bid.

11/4

1st

2

(2)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:22 Newmarket (July)

Lucky Hero

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David O’Meara

Had been looking exposed until upped to this trip (ran right away with a Redcar handicap nine days ago); no penalty for that apprentice-race win and will be fully 9lb higher from tomorrow, so his claims are obvious.

4/7

Form: 582

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Improved form on third start when runner-up at Newbury (6f, good to soft) last month; his sire and dam were sprinters and it remains to be seen if he'll stay 7f, but he's worth a second look on nursery debut given the promise he showed last time.
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7th

5

(4)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Twilight Glow

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Regressive ten-race maiden who has finished down the field in his last five handicaps; now 16lb lower than for his opening mark but he has plenty to prove at this new trip; first-time cheekpieces replace a visor.

13/2

8th

4

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

20:40 Epsom

Twilight Glow

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Nine-race maiden; reappearance was his best show this term and, having had four starts since, it's hard to get excited about his chance today despite the falling mark; first wore a visor on latest outing.

8/1

6th

6

(2)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

15:52 Ffos Las

Twilight Glow

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Jonathan Portman

Inconsistent maiden who faded late on his first run at beyond 7f when behind Flyta at Windsor a fortnight ago; much will hinge on how he responds to first-time headgear down another 3lb.

12/1

14/1

Form: 232187 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Promise on first three runs (including on good/soft) before easy maiden win at Lingfield (7f, AW); however, she flopped on last month's nursery debut at Haydock (7f, good) before finishing mid-division in valuable fillies' series final over this C&D (good to soft); needs to return to her best.
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4th

12

(7)

1st Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:49 Salisbury

Lyra Lea

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Both wins over 7f; has run well in two starts here this year at 1m (good to firm) and 6f (good to soft), but looks to have her share of weight for a competitive race like this.

14/1

4th

3

(6)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:57 Sandown

Lyra Lea

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Rod Millman

Acts on good to firm and soft; added to her AW win last summer when scoring over C&D in July and she gave it a good shot from the front when third at Salisbury (6f) last week; looks fairly exposed after 13 starts but she should be in the mix again.

9/2

3rd

11

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:49 Salisbury

Lyra Lea

8st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Runner-up twice in a row in June (7f/1m, soft/good to firm; including here) before winning at Sandown (7f, good to firm) in July; down the field at Newbury (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago when pulling hard but it's possible today's first attempt at 6f will be a good move.

12/1

Form: 244

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Hasn't progressed from a promising debut second at Haydock (6f, good to firm) in August on his two runs since (6f, good to firm/good) but there have been firm hints that this step up to 7f will help on nursery debut.
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9

(8)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:02 Goodwood

Authentic Charm

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Hasn't progressed from a promising debut second at Haydock (6f, good to firm) in August on his two runs since (6f, good to firm/good) but there have been firm hints that this step up to 7f will help on nursery debut.

5/1

4th

3

(9)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

14:32 Windsor

Authentic Charm

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Clive Cox

Has made the frame in 6f events on good to firm ground at Haydock (second behind a subsequent scorer) and Newmarket (rallying fourth); one of the main form contenders.

7/1

2

(3)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:25 Newmarket (July)

Authentic Charm

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Clive Cox

45,000gns yearling from the family of Haydock Sprint Cup winner The Tin Man; 9-2 at Haydock (6f, good to firm) and finished an encouraging second after getting the hang of things late on; the winner had the benefit of experience; must be considered.

7/2

Form: 8462 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Slowly away, had plenty to do and was denied a clear run when beaten a short head on nursery debut at Chester (7f, good to soft) three weeks ago; 3lb higher today but there can be optimism that she's well handicapped.
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1st

6

(5)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

17:10 Chester

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9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Lost her first eight races but has won two of her last three, the wins over C&D (soft/good); midfield at Glorious Goodwood but still ran well to be only 3l off the principals; looks a key player.

2/1

7th

11

(6)

28th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

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8st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Andrew Balding

Took nine attempts to get off the mark but now bids for a hat-trick after two wins at Chester (7.5f; soft/good); up another 5lb but still one for the shortlist now that something has clearly clicked.

6/1

Form: 954

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Unable to threaten across his first three starts (6f-7.3f) but has shown ability and his pedigree suggests he could be capable of better; not ruled out on nursery debut.
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9

(10)

5th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tinsel

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Hughie Morrison

Course winner; in good form until tried in cheekpieces (retained) when ninth of 12 in 1m3f handicap at Kempton 26 days ago; needs to bounce back.

10/1

9th

5

(8)

9th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Tinsel

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Hughie Morrison

Proved resurgent at Kempton (1m4f) in the latest start of his light 2026 campaign; scored off current mark on final 2yo start; possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear.

9/1

4th

11

(2)

26th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:51 Kempton (AW)

Tinsel

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Hughie Morrison

Pretty rare 2yo winner for Hughie Morrison just before Christmas (9.4f); gelded after; no real sign he's trained on and has stamina to prove.

25/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £36.20
Straight Forecast £28.48
Tricast £339.63
Trifecta £463.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Balthamos

SPOTLIGHT:

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LAMBOURN:

Twilight Glow

The Times:

Amazing Journey

TOPSPEED:

Mayaada

RP RATINGS:

Swift Winds

D Express:

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The Sun:

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Telegraph:

Twilight Glow

NEWMARKET:

Balthamos

Daily Mirror:

Balthamos

Daily Record:

Balthamos

The Star:

Amazing Journey