18.30
StandardMargaret Macklam Memorial Nursery Handicap
- Prize money: £3245.08
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 6
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Partly cloudy
6/1
Form: 711573
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 9lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (7) |
24th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 4 |
8st 8lb |
Won his first two nurseries on turf in July (the second in a match) and best subsequent effort when promoted to third over C&D last month; finished last of eight at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) ten days ago, though, and is already due another 3lb drop. |
16/1 |
|
1 (8) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Landed a nursery on his turf/handicap debut at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) in July with first-time visor (retained since) and followed up in a match at Bath (5f, firm) seven days later; has not been in the same form in his three starts since and still to prove he is as effective on AW. |
6/1 |
|
2 (6) |
27th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Had plausible excuses in Class 5 the last twice, hindered by wide trip back on AW latest; may be better judged on July turf wins that give him a 2-2 record in Class 6; possibilities returned to this level. |
8/1 |
7/1
Form: 722669
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 9lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (2) |
24th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
13-race maiden who has finished placed on numerous occasions, including when third in a Newcastle maiden (7f, Tapeta) 11 days ago; should be fine back at this trip but he has something to find on the figures and may have to settle for a supporting role again. |
9/2 |
|
2 (9) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Runner-up in three novice events but has been below that form in three nurseries since; handicapper has dropped him another 3lb and he sports first-time tongue-tie, with first-time visor replacing the cheekpieces worn on last two starts; possibilities if able to reproduce his earlier form. |
7/1 |
|
9th 8 (7) |
23rd Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Runner-up in three of his seven starts including two AW novices, at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) in April and at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) in June; well held in two turf nurseries (6f/7f) since being gelded, though; needs to bounce back. |
10/1 |
9/2
Form: 0373
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 9lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (13) |
1st Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Gained a first win at Wetherby (1m) in June; not proving easy to catch right since and came in last of seven at Redcar (1m) 34 days ago; others appeal more. |
16/1 |
|
7th 6 (5) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 219y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Off the mark when winning at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last month but she disappointed having failed to settle at Nottingham (8.5f, good to firm) next time; bounced back with a good effort at Beverley (7.5f) two weeks ago and makes the shortlist. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 3 (5) |
14th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Good run of form in May and June once hooded, finishing runner-up in two 7f handicaps before getting off the mark at Wetherby (1m, good to firm); ran out of steam after failing to settle at Nottingham (about 1m) 12 days ago but this test, in a less competitive race, should suit better. |
100/30 |
8/1
Form: 41447 D BF
Last run: 68 days
W: 9st 9lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (6) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Got off the mark on AW debut at Chelmsford (6f) in June and had excuses on next two starts (trip/ground) but she disappointed when only seventh of nine in a Nottingham nursery (6f, good) in August; withdrawn when refusing to enter the stalls at Bath two weeks ago and now has questions to answer back but returns to AW. |
8/1 |
|
2 (11) |
30th Sep 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Hasn't kicked on from winning a Chelmsford AW maiden in June and disappointed when seventh of nine in a Nottingham nursery (also 6f, good to firm) eight weeks ago. |
7/1 |
11/4
Form: 6342
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 8lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (8) |
18th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Ridden positively for two 6f Newcastle wins and found the race not panning out to suit under a more patient ride upped to 7.2f here a month ago; back on her last successful mark and should fare better. |
8/1 |
|
5th 6 (8) |
17th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Both wins have come over 6f on Newcastle's AW; not in the same form on turf since; steps up in trip back on AW and cannot be discounted. |
16/1 |
|
5th 9 (4) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Doubled her tally with 6f handicap success at Newcastle in may and backed it up with a solid fourth of 11 at Chester (6f) three weeks ago; she's less exposed than most of these and in the mix. |
10/1 |
5/1
Form: 785
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (10) |
31st Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Had a couple of close calls at Newcastle and over C&D in the spring, but he hasn't been at the top of his game in last two starts; overall record is now 0-9 and he needs first-time cheekpieces to make a difference. |
13/2 |
|
6th 6 (7) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
0-8; involved in some hard-fought finishes over 6f on AW but he probably needs a bit more than a close fifth of five in his first turf handicap, at Catterick in May; ran better than the bare result back on AW last week but still needs to show he's as effective on grass, especially with rain about. |
13/2 |
|
7th 9 (9) |
31st Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Ex-Ed Walker; close second in two 6f handicaps on first two runs for Harriet Bethell; 2l last of five at Catterick last time (6f); drop in trip could suit; contender. |
4/1 |
16/1
Form: 42640
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (4) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Best form when second in a Chester maiden in July; has been below that form since, including in a couple of nurseries; first-time cheekpieces worn last time are discarded and he needs to show more. |
16/1 |
|
11 (6) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Promising second at Chester (6f, good) on second start but a lesser run followed at Newcastle (6f, AW) and soundly beaten on recent nursery debut at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft); has to raise game in first-time cheekpieces. |
12/1 |
|
6 (8) |
13th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Has shown ability over 6f, notably when second at Chester, while shaping as if this drop in trip will suit on nursery debut; interesting. |
4/1 |
8/1
Form: 564
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (7) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Has shown ability but refused to settle on her last two starts over 7f; drops to 6f on this nursery debut. |
8/1 |
|
8 (8) |
20th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Glimmer of ability in two 7f maidens on turf (soft and good) this summer; each-way shout in an uncompetitive race. |
12/1 |
|
8 (6) |
27th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
16-1, very green in rear early on in a maiden at Catterick (7f, soft) five weeks ago but she ran on into fifth of ten; that's modest form but she could be a major improver if more clued up this time. |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 808
Last run: 27 days
W: 8st 13lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (4) |
19th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 195y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
0-12 but he's reached the frame in five of his last six starts including when fourth of 13 in a classified event at Newcastle (6f, AW) last month; this return to 7f is no problem and he's a key player back in a handicap. |
11/4 |
|
4th 10 (4) |
31st Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
No wins in 11 and ran no race last time at Thirsk; however, has placed form and would have a fair shout on these terms if back to anything like his best. |
7/1 |
|
11th 10 (10) |
18th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Ten-race maiden who wasn't quite at his best when fourth of nine over C&D (good) last week but was in good form previously, coming second at Redcar (7f, good) in May and at Catterick (6f, good to firm) last month; chance. |
7/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £18.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £13.27 |
| Tricast | £24.70 |
| Trifecta | £43.30 |
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