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StandardRead Meg Nicholls’ Blog At betmgm.co.uk Nursery Handicap
- Prize money: £4972.3
- 0m 6f 1y
- Class 4
- 4 runners
Runners: 4 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Light rain
11/2
Form: 170 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 9lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 (11) |
1st May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Looked good when winning on debut at Haydock (6f, good) last September; didn't kick on subsequently and came third of four on handicap debut at Lingfield (6f, AW) in November last time, but maybe a break will have helped this half-sister to 6f Group 3 winner Light Refrain; yard in fine form. |
7/1 |
|
1 (6) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Ready winner of a 6f fillies' novice at Haydock on her debut in September; no progress in Group 3/Listed events on her next two starts but this should more suitable; still has time to fulfil her debut promise. |
11/2 |
|
1 (6) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Ready winner of a 6f fillies' novice at Haydock on her debut in September; no progress in Group 3/Listed events on her next two starts but this should more suitable; still has time to fulfil her debut promise. |
11/2 |
3/1
Form: 8131 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (10) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Developed into a useful performer on AW this winter, reeling off a five-timer (6f) prior to a good third in Listed company (7f); solid efforts in defeat on his last two starts and too soon to pigeonhole him as an AW specialist given his two turf runs were on soft ground and early in his career; likely vulnerable off topweight all the same. |
20/1 |
|
4th 5 (3) |
10th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Five-race winning spree came to an end when third in Lingfield Listed race (7f, Polytrack) in February and again filled that position in valuable event at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) one week ago; that run can be upgraded (had no cover from a fairly strong wind) and he must be considered with fitness assured. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 1 (14) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
His winning spree came to an end but he emerged with plenty of credit following his third in a 7f Listed event at Lingfield five weeks ago; another personal best will be required if he's to win giving weight away all round but he continues to thrive on racing. |
13/2 |
7/1
Form: 51237 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 6lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (4) |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Registered a novice success last July and good effort on handicap debut in September but not in the same form since; hopes of a resurgence are mostly pinned on the drop in grade off a reduced mark. |
14/1 |
|
12th 5 (11) |
8th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Haydock novice (6f, good) winner who made pleasing handicap debut when third of 12 at Doncaster (6.5f, good to soft) in September; finished last on final two starts of last year but reappearance fifth of 13 at Ripon (6f, good to soft; first-time blinkers) wasn't a bad effort three weeks ago; now needs to build on that. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: 942044
Last run: 24 days
W: 8st 12lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 13 (10) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
0-10 but he's gone close on a couple of occasions, including when beaten a neck in Lingfield nursery (6f, AW) in November; favourite but only fourth of eight behind Akabusi at Newmarket (6f, good) last Friday; needs more. |
9/1 |
|
4th 2 (9) |
15th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Maiden who had some useful 2yo form, including in a competitive 7f handicap on this course before going close against a big improver over 6f on Lingfield AW in November; satisfactory reappearance in March but was seriously hampered at Ripon since; interesting contender. |
15/8 |
|
5th 3 (4) |
25th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
0-8; lost out in tight finishes at Musselburgh (5f novice) and Lingfield (6f nursery) as a juvenile; gelded over the winter and fifth of eight on Kempton return (7f; 14-1, beaten 4l) six weeks ago; 1lb lower but likely needs a fraction more. |
14/1 |
Non-runners
Noble Vow, Green Dame
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £7.64 |
Selections
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Ten Carat Harry