April 08 / 16.40 Nottingham

16.40

Good

Party Night 18th April Handicap

  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 1m 0f 75y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Party Night 18th April Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.90
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 624-

Last run: 109 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Close second in a Lingfield maiden (1m, AW) in December and things didn't go her way from wide draw at Wolverhampton later that month; Hollie Doyle is now booked on handicap debut and she could resume her progress back from a break; needs a close look in market.
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1st

11

(4)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

17:10 Goodwood

Kokoluna

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Made a winning handicap debut at Nottingham (8.3f, good) in April and she ran well over 1m2f twice in May; absent since but not fully exposed just yet.

10/1

2nd

4

(10)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:40 Haydock

Kokoluna

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Big step forward on handicap debut when scoring at Nottingham (1m, good) last month; set a steady pace when trying 1m2f at Goodwood (good) three weeks ago, resulting in a creditable fourth of seven but she clearly needs to build on that.

9/1

4th

4

(7)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

17:00 Goodwood

Kokoluna

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Ulysses filly who took a big step forward on her handicap debut when scoring at Nottingham (1m) last month; showed a good attitude there, so she's not taken lightly despite a 5lb weights rise.

5/1

11/2

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 222114 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Exposed type but he has form figures of 222114 in AW handicaps this year and was beaten less than 2l when fourth at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last time; now returns to turf but he should get a good tow into this race and has possibilities if he can continue the good work.
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5th

7

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:32 Newmarket (July)

Crimson Rambler

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Matt Crawley

Won two AW handicaps for George Scott in March; fair efforts in the last two of his three runs for current yard but his latest second was in a three-runner race at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm); this drop back in trip could suit but he needs to find more to make the breakthrough on turf.

10/1

2nd

2

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

19:33 Nottingham

Crimson Rambler

9st 6lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Matt Crawley

Won two AW handicaps for George Scott in March; ran well on the second of two outings for current stable when third of ten at Newmarket (1m, good) last month; this looks easier and he should go close, at the least.

5/2

10/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 566-

Last run: 107 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has useful pedigree but he was well held in his three 2yo runs including over C&D (soft); gelded since his last run in December but he needs a transformation on handicap debut.
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3rd

1

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Newmarket (July)

Del Corso

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ed Walker

He is on a hat-trick after making all (odds-on) in small-field handicaps at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm); handicapper hasn't been going overboard and he holds leading claims once again.

4/7

1st

3

(2)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:40 Nottingham

Del Corso

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Expensive to follow this season before being found a weak handicap over C&D last time, when always in control from the front; has only been nudged up 1lb for that and has a decent chance of following up.

5/4

1st

3

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

19:33 Nottingham

Del Corso

9st 5lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Consistent maiden but has been favourite three times; ran his best race last time when runner-up at Newbury (1m, good to firm) 16 days ago; steps up in trip and should not be far away.

11/10

OUR TIP

Form: 5233-

Last run: 142 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Didn't really progress in four runs last season and was a fading third on her nursery debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) in November; still early days but she needs improvement back up in trip on her reappearance.
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5th

10

(7)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Light The Night Up

8st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Placed three times, all on the AW, from four starts last season; hasn't progressed this year; well handicapped but others appeal more.

11/1

5th

8

(10)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Ayr

Light The Night Up

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Reached the frame in her first three handicaps but her form has gone in the wrong direction in two runs this summer; may have been stretched when upped to 1m2f here last time but she's now 0-8 and others are more persuasive.

14/1

12/1

Form: 39315- D

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Improved for the step up to 1m when scoring at Bath (good) last September but she was never involved over C&D (fifth of nine) in final run last season; record is now 1-7 and she needs to kick on again after six months off.
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10th

16

(14)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Bearin Up

8st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Prominent racer who finished held in fifth of nine over C&D (good to firm) six weeks ago when last seen; however, she's won twice this season (1m/8.3f, good) and split two progressive fellow 3yos when second at Chester (10.3f, good) two starts ago; not discounted at likely big odds.

50/1

5th

9

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:30 York

Bearin Up

8st 13lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Has won handicaps around 1m on good at Newmarket and Hamilton in recent months; advanced her form again when second of eight at Chester (extended 1m2f, good) 13 days ago; one of two solid contenders for Tim Easterby.

10/1

2nd

8

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Bearin Up

8st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Has won two of her last three races, both at around 1m on good, at Newmarket and Hamilton; 3lb higher than last time; not sure the step back up to 1m2f is ideal, although fair run on previous try at the trip.

10/1

Form: 79441- D

Last run: 158 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
140,000gns yearling; made the breakthrough at the sixth attempt when surging 4l clear in a Newcastle handicap (1m, AW; 6-4 favourite) in November; 8lb higher on his return but he could have a lot more to offer as a 3yo and he's strongly respected back on turf.
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3rd

2

(2)

25th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Bird Of War

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charles Hills

Below par at Ffos Las three weeks ago but his best efforts have been on the AW, including when a close-up third of 13 at Newcastle (7f, AW) in June; he's a contender back on this surface.

9/2

6th

3

(6)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:30 Ffos Las

Bird Of War

9st 10lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Charles Hills

Hosed up at Newcastle (1m, AW) last November off 8lb lower; best run since when third back there (7f) in June; has possibilities if he can translate that form to turf on which he is yet to be placed from six starts.

2/1

3rd

7

(10)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:02 Newcastle (AW)

Bird Of War

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Charles Hills

Comfortable winner here (1m, Class 6; 6-4 favourite, from 7lb lower) last November; less productive on Nottingham comeback run; fifth of 14 at Bath (1m, good) 12 days ago was better, and he's noted over 7f at a track which suits; Harry Vigors takes off a handy 5lb.

7/1

Form: 375-

Last run: 184 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Made a promising start when third at Lingfield (7f, good) last August; well held on AW in two subsequent runs for David Menuisier but she has plenty of stamina on dam's side and is a possible improver now upped up in trip on handicap/stable debut; needs watching in market with Rossa Ryan booked on her seasonal return.
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6th

3

(3)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

19:18 Windsor

Venetian Romance

9st 7lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Fair maiden who signed off for Dr Richard Newland and Jamie Insole with a good second of six in 7f Brighton handicap in June; changed hands for £8,000 since and not out of things for her new stable after a break.

8/1

2nd

3

(7)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Venetian Romance

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

A bit in and out in her six starts, but has shown ability as when fourth of 12 at Leicester (7f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) in April; now 5lb lower and would have a good chance if rediscovering that form.

11/2

6th

7

(8)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:24 Lingfield

Venetian Romance

9st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Not without ability as she showed when fourth of 12 at Leicester (7f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) last time; each-way claims if building on that.

8/1

Form: 0-23

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Struggled in his sole 2yo run but he's shown clear promise with two placed efforts in novice events at Southwell (1m, AW) this year; looks on a fair opening mark and he's respected back on turf on his handicap debut.
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10th

5

(10)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:40 Nottingham

Saint Of The Sea

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Struggled in his sole 2yo run but he's shown clear promise with two placed efforts in novice events at Southwell (1m, AW) this year; looks on a fair opening mark and he's respected back on turf on his handicap debut.

13/2

3rd

6

(8)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

14:53 Southwell (AW)

Saint Of The Sea

8st 11lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Down the field in a Newbury novice on last summer's debut (6f; attracted support); ran well for second over C&D on his return to action six weeks ago, still looking in need of the experience when coming under pressure; should continue to progress.

5/2

2nd

12

(11)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Saint Of The Sea

8st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

Market springer on his Newbury debut last July (6f, good to firm) but he dropped away to finish tenth of the 12 runners; this trip should be more suitable and he could take a good step forward.

14/1

Form: 6680-

Last run: 183 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
No impact in her three qualifying runs and she finished last of 14 on nursery debut at Leicester (6f, good to soft; 33-1) in October; still early days but has plenty to prove at this new trip on her return.
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6th

7

(3)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:34 Southwell (AW)

Gloriola

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Steph Hollinshead

Failed to make the frame in turf races; placed in a couple of 8.5f classified contests at Wolverhampton since switched to AW, splitting subsequent winners on the first occasion; solid-looking claims.

7/2

3rd

7

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gloriola

8st 13lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Steph Hollinshead

Back to form when chasing home a rival miles ahead of his mark over C&D three weeks ago; still has low mileage; considered.

9/2

2nd

9

(12)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gloriola

8st 12lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Steph Hollinshead

Yet to get involved after six starts and looked to find 1m stretching her stamina in two runs in the spring; wide stall won't help and she needs to improve for the switch to the AW.

25/1

9/1

Form: 134-91 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Raised his game after wind surgery when causing a 50-1 surprise in a Newcastle handicap (1m, AW) last month; that was a narrow success but he rallied well in the closing stages and is only 2lb higher here; not ruled out.
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9th

9

(8)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Smartanck

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Was having his first start since wind surgery when winning over 1m here in March, but the wheels have come off completely since; best watched for now.

50/1

10th

10

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Smartanck

9st 2lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Recorded his second success, at Newcastle (1m, AW) in March off this mark, but has been beaten 43l, 58l and 27l since; first-time blinkers need to have a significant impact.

50/1

12th

6

(4)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:02 Newcastle (AW)

Smartanck

9st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

50-1 winner over 1m here (first start since wind surgery) in March; has failed to beat a rival in two subsequent starts, tailed off (beaten 58l) at Doncaster six weeks ago; difficult to know what to expect.

33/1

Form: 228

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 222123 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

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Payout
Exacta £106.70
Straight Forecast £87.11
Tricast £368.23
Trifecta £727.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bird Of War

The Guardian:

Saint Of The Sea

LAMBOURN:

Del Corso

POSTDATA:

Crimson Rambler

RP RATINGS:

Venetian Romance

Daily Record:

Kokushoku

The Times:

Del Corso

Daily Mirror:

Crimson Rambler

Daily Mail:

Venetian Romance

Telegraph:

Bird Of War

The Star:

Bird Of War

D Express:

Saint Of The Sea

The Sun:

Saint Of The Sea