October 15 / 15.14 Nottingham

15.14

Good

Close Brothers Premium Finance Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £9019.5
  • 1m 2f 50y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Close Brothers Premium Finance Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: -33700 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Third on her first two runs this season (1m6f/1m4f, good to soft/good) and a case can be made on that form but down the field on her last three outings and she needs to get back on track now back down in trip.
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1st

3

(2)

15th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 3

15:14 Nottingham

Loughville

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Alan King

Third on her first two runs this season (1m6f/1m4f, good to soft/good) and a case can be made on that form but down the field on her last three outings and she needs to get back on track now back down in trip.

14/1

13th

7

(8)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

15:00 Haydock

Loughville

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Alan King

In top form at start of season and kept on for Listed third at Goodwood (1m4f, good) in May; versatile ground-wise; however, she's finished down the field in handicaps on last two starts and has to turn things around.

33/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 804581 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won at Pontefract (1m2f, good) in April and back on the scoresheet at Kempton (1m3f, AW) a fortnight ago; can't be ruled out but he's had an inconsistent campaign and it remains to be seen if he'll back up that latest run.
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1st

1

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

19:00 Chester

Kings Code

10st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Took form to new level when collecting good prize on AW in January, his 14th career success; below best on turf lately but might be perked up by a change of headgear here and is too well handicapped to rule out.

14/1

5th

2

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 3

19:45 Windsor

Kings Code

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David Evans

Kickstarted 2025 with 1m2f handicap success at Newcastle in January, but he's failed to beat a rival on his last three runs, finishing last of 16 in 1m2f Epsom handicap 22 days ago.

18/1

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5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 372043 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
His last two wins came in this race in 2022 (soft) and 2023 (heavy), when trained by George Boughey; he may prefer deeper ground than he'll get today but he ran well when third of nine at Pontefract (1m2f, good to soft) three weeks ago and the promising Alexandra Egan removes a useful 7lb; respected.
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3rd

2

(4)

15th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 3

15:14 Nottingham

Mr Alan

9st 13lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

His last two wins came in this race in 2022 (soft) and 2023 (heavy), when trained by George Boughey; he may prefer deeper ground than he'll get today but he ran well when third of nine at Pontefract (1m2f, good to soft) three weeks ago and the promising Alexandra Egan removes a useful 7lb; respected.

5/1

3rd

1

(3)

25th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

16:28 Pontefract

Mr Alan

10st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Beaten 17l on his British comeback in valuable handicap at Kempton (1m3f, AW) in March, after which he left George Boughey; far from disgraced after a 132-day break when fourth of six on stable debut at Thirsk (1m4f, good to firm) seven weeks ago; easier ground no problem and this trip is fine; far from dismissed.

7/1

1

(1)

8th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 3

16:13 Thirsk

Mr Alan

9st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Some good runs in Bahrain but beaten 17l on his British comeback in the valuable Rosebery at Kempton (1m3f, AW) in March, after which he left George Boughey; best known for his exploits in the mud, which isn't forecast, and probably best watched after 132 days away; stable debut.

14/1

Form: 3-12 D BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Promising third on sole 2yo start (1m, AW) and reappeared with a win at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in August; no match for the winner when heavily odds-on in Epsom novice (1m2f, good) last month but this well-bred 3yo, who is in top hands, nevertheless has potential off his opening mark.
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2nd

8

(2)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Gamrai

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Late developer who ran once as a 2yo; the waves made last season have gathered scale in handicaps this year, as he backed up his comfortable AW win (1m3f) with a length defeat by Daiquiri Bay at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm; led for the most part); he clearly needs to find more again (off 2lb higher) to gain his revenge on the winner but these Gosden runners have a tendency to get better and better; the stable has won this twice since 2021.

11/2

2nd

5

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Gamrai

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Won a maiden at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) on reappearance last term, before failing to go on in his next two starts; however, he was gelded later in the autumn and led 2f out for an impressive 3l win when back in action five weeks ago in useful handicap at Kempton (1m3f, AW); 9lb higher today but likely to stay 1m4f and, after just five races, could still have potential.

15/8

1st

10

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

14:42 Kempton (AW)

Gamrai

8st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: John & Thady Gosden

Won a maiden at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in August on reappearance last term; no further progress when favourite in his only two subsequent starts (handicap debut on latest) but gelded later in the autumn and, after just four races, he should retain potential.

8/1

Form: -40080 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Ex-French 5yo who continues to drop down the weights but he's struggled to get competitive since an encouraging fourth on his stable and seasonal debut at Chester (1m2f, good) in May.
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5th

1

(9)

15th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 3

15:14 Nottingham

Flight Leader

10st 1lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Ex-French 5yo who continues to drop down the weights but he's struggled to get competitive since an encouraging fourth on his stable and seasonal debut at Chester (1m2f, good) in May.

33/1

10th

3

(9)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Goodwood

Flight Leader

9st 8lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Four wins, notably Group 3, in France; ran creditably on British debut but has failed to back up that form since and has enough to prove back down in trip (raced mainly beyond 1m).

33/1

8th

4

(3)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

15:00 Sandown

Flight Leader

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

4-10 in France for Andre Fabre before sold for 100,000gns last October and gelded; encouraging fourth at Chester (10.3f) in May on debut for new yard but backward steps since with tongue-tie at Royal Ascot and Chelmsford.

50/1

Form: -33418

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on stable debut at Yarmouth (1m1f, soft) three weeks ago but shaped as though he may have needed that run and he's back in blinkers today, which he wore for the first time when winning at Gowran Park (9.5f, good) in June on his final outing for Joseph O'Brien; interesting.
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6th

5

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

19:10 Nottingham

Green Triangle

9st 8lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won twice in Ireland for Joseph O'Brien; some creditable efforts for current yard but his style can depend on luck and he's finished a well-held eighth at Newbury (1m) in last two starts; mark continues to fall but he needs to raise his game back up in trip; blinkers return and cheekpieces are removed.

13/2

8th

2

(10)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

Green Triangle

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won twice in Ireland for Joseph O'Brien; retains ability but the handicapper looks to be holding the aces at present; drops in class today but may need some more weight off his back.

10/1

8th

15

(16)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Green Triangle

8st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Held up of late; competitive if judged on his peak Irish form for Joseph O'Brien, which was a 9.5f win last June in first-time blinkers; has played minor roles for new yard since, with some promise on occasions at Meydan (1m1f-1m4f) this year but others have more pressing claims.

16/1

Form: 171600 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins this summer (1m2f/1m3f) but well beaten on her last three starts (AW/turf) and is now 0-7 on grass; needs to turn things around.
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7th

7

(1)

15th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 3

15:14 Nottingham

Bowerchalke

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Two AW wins this summer (1m2f/1m3f) but well beaten on her last three starts (AW/turf) and is now 0-7 on grass; needs to turn things around.

14/1

12th

4

(5)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

15:40 Doncaster

Bowerchalke

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won two AW handicaps this summer, easily best effort at Southwell (1m3f) second occasion; no impact in two Listed races on softer than good but this is her first turf handicap since the spring; worth another go at 1m4f.

16/1

8

(6)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Bowerchalke

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Some way below best when never involved in Listed turf race recently but she'd shown tenacity when making it 3-3 on the AW, over this C&D in July on first course start; 7lb higher in a stronger race and she probably needs to improve again.

6/1

Form: 653210

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Disappointing at York (1m, good) last month but this 3yo was progressive previously and won at Sandown (1m, good) two starts ago; could have a big part to play if rediscovering the Sandown promise.
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11th

9

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:30 Curragh

Earthwatch

9st 10lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Sandown 1m handicap winner for William Haggas (1m, good); poor in a claimer and two maiden hurdles for new yard, though mishap when carried out early at Clonmel last time; cheekpieces added to tongue-tie worn since joining this yard.

12/1

1

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:05 Clonmel

Earthwatch

11st 7lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Flat winner for William Haggas achieved a peak rating of 81 in that sphere; decent effort on second hurdles start at Killarney when fourth, 6.5l behind Whats New; needs to bridge that gap somehow.

9/2

15/2

Form: 12644- D

Last run: 313 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Often ran well last year and he's just 1lb higher than when winning at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) last August; this is his first run of 2025 but he's run well after a longer absence in the past and is not ruled out.
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8th

4

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

13:50 York

Parlando

10st 5lb

J: Miss Amy Milburn

T: Ian Williams

Good third over 1m4f on Kempton AW in March and again ran well when filling the same position at Pontefract (1m2f, good) in April; a case can be made on those efforts but subsequent evidence suggests he's gone off the boil.

12/1

8th

8

(8)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 2

16:07 Redcar

Parlando

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ian Williams

Five-time winner who has been operating close to his best in defeat this year but not last time at Epsom when in first-time cheekpieces; even if back on song, others are more intriguing.

25/1

6th

4

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Parlando

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ian Williams

Two AW wins in December and returned to turf with 3l third of eight at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last Tuesday; might not be far away but there's a suspicion that this exposed 7yo might find a few too good; cheekpieces go on.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £40.40
Straight Forecast £49.71
Tricast £237.93
Trifecta £173.10

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Gamrai

SPOTLIGHT:

Green Triangle

POSTDATA:

Earthwatch

The Star:

Loughville

RP RATINGS:

King's Code

The Sun:

Mr Alan

TOPSPEED:

Green Triangle

Telegraph:

Earthwatch

The Times:

Gamrai

The Guardian:

Gamrai

Daily Mail:

Gamrai

D Express:

Gamrai

Daily Mirror:

Gamrai

Daily Record:

Gamrai