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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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

11th

11

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Magnatura

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Tom Ward

Ended last season with a win here (7f, good) and started this one with creditable fourth of ten at Newbury; however, he faded right out of it at Newmarket (1m) next time and ended up nearly 10l behind Devil's Peak at Newbury (1m3f, good to firm) on latest start, which make him hard to fancy.

40/1

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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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

1st

7

(6)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:15 Redcar

Lucky Hero

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Made a winning reappearance in a 7f novice here in April (first start since being gelded) and bounced back from a couple of lesser efforts when a respectable third of six at Ripon (1m2f, good) last time; down in grade and has claims.

4/1

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

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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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

6th

7

(6)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:58 Newbury

Lyra Lea

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rod Millman

7f AW win as a 2yo; on the up in handicaps this summer, keeping on well to beat five rivals at Sandown (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; 4lb higher in a stronger race but Oisin Murphy takes over for the first time and he has a good record for the stable.

11/2

1st

1

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:05 Sandown

Lyra Lea

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Only 1-10 but pushed a Prescott improver close last time at Salisbury (1m) and dropping back to 7f looks beneficial; respected.

2/1

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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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

1st

9

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:18 Chester

Crazee Icon

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

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

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

9th

13

(2)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Tinsel

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Hughie Morrison

Got off the mark in a Wolverhampton nursery (1m) in December but below that level back there when 5-4 in May; interesting if he can bounce back.

12/1

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

+o+e Accumulators

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