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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Verdict Starting price

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

1st

5

(6)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Amazing Journey

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Two 6f wins last summer but things haven't gone to plan since, often compromising his chance at the start; last month's return to action at Leicester was promising, though, and he's almost certainly better than this mark should the stars align.

9/2

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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3rd

3

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newbury

Magnatura

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Tom Ward

Unraced on good to firm except on debut (fourth); won twice from five starts as 2yo and creditable fourth of ten here on reappearance; faded right out of it at Newmarket (also 1m on good) four weeks later, which sees him visored today with a step up in trip; may need overall improvement.

10/1

12th

16

(11)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Newmarket (July)

Magnatura

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tom Ward

Made it 2-5 in last year's 2yo season when winning at Goodwood (7f, good) last October on second nursery start; promising fourth on last month's reappearance at Newbury (1m, good) and he could have a part to play.

12/1

4th

6

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Newbury

Magnatura

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Tom Ward

Absent since a Goodwood success (7f, good) that took his 2yo record to 2-5; faces a tougher task off revised mark in this field but may improve further; market support should be heeded.

10/1

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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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

15:53 Ripon

Lucky Hero

9st 3lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Often ran well in 2yo campaign and he got off the mark on his reappearance in a novice at Redcar (7f, good to firm); it's possible he'll stay this far but there is a question mark on that score, and also one about his current form as he's been well beaten on handicaps on his last two starts.

10/1

4th

5

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:47 Chester

Lucky Hero

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: David O’Meara

Gained a first victory in 7f Redcar novice on his return in April but he came in a well-held 17th in 7f York handicap 20 days ago; cheekpieces go on for the first time now.

14/1

17th

7

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 York

Lucky Hero

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

0-7 as 2yo but improved a bit for gelding operation when making winning reappearance in Redcar novice (7f, good to firm; 11-4) three weeks ago; may find a bit more and he's more persuasive than many.

14/1

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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Verdict Starting price

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

8th

5

(11)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

21:00 Windsor

Twilight Glow

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Inconsistent maiden who has raced only over 6f/7f; doesn't appear to be crying out for this new trip; others preferred.

14/1

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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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(4)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Salisbury

Lyra Lea

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Has shown most of her form over 7f, including AW maiden success as a 2yo and good second at Chepstow (soft) most recently; may be effective back up in trip, provided she settles (sometimes takes a good hold).

11/2

2nd

6

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:20 Chepstow

Lyra Lea

9st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

A fair 7f winner as 2yo; resumed from seven months off with a good fourth of seven in 8.5f handicap at Wolverhampton 19 days ago; she's very much one to consider eased 1lb.

9/2

4th

6

(2)

18th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lyra Lea

8st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Showed her best form last year when winning a Lingfield maiden (7f, AW) in August, before being turned over in three handicaps; steps up in trip and needs to hit the boards running here on first run this year.

14/1

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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Verdict Starting price

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

9

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:18 Chester

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8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

3yo who got off the mark at the ninth attempt when swooping late for a last-gasp win over C&D (soft) last month; up 3lb but that was a personal best last time and this return to quicker ground is no problem; respected.

9/4

1st

7

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:12 Chester

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9st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Yet to score but she was runner-up for the third time at Windsor (1m) in May and then suffered a very poor run when beaten just over 2l into fifth in 1m Newmarket handicap four weeks ago; merits serious consideration despite 2lb weights rise.

3/1

5th

3

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:42 Newmarket

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9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Yet to score but she looked unlucky when going mighty close on nursery debut at Chester (7f, good to soft) in September; bettered that form, despite taking a firm hold and being a little mucked about, when narrowly denied again at Windsor (1m, good to firm; Tamzan second) last Monday; hood added and she's 2lb well-in; key player.

100/30

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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4th

4

(2)

5th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tinsel

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hughie Morrison

Off the mark at the sixth attempt when readily seeing off Zipwire over C&D in December; that rival has improved since but these weights offer him a good chance of confirming the placings; non-runner 3.33 Windsor Monday.

5/2

Non-runners

Mayaada

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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