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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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

1st

7

(9)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:40 Nottingham

Kokoluna

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

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.

8/1

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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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

3rd

5

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Newmarket (July)

Crimson Rambler

9st 7lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Matt Crawley

Won twice on AW within five days in March and has perfomed just as well on turf since then; could have run better on stable debut at Sandown but this looks easier.

20/1

9th

12

(11)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Sandown

Crimson Rambler

8st 12lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Matt Crawley

Won twice on AW within five days in March and carried on his progression back on turf when second of 12 at Nottingham (also about 1m, good) in April; might have found 1m2f a slight stretch when third on his final start for George Scott and subsequently secured for 20,000gns; he's back at 1m but up in grade for this stable debut.

25/1

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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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

2nd

4

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newbury

Del Corso

9st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Still seeking breakthrough (0-6), going closest when third at Nottingham (8.5f, good; 4-1 favourite) in April; soft ground given as the reason for a less-convincing effort at Lingfield (1m1f; fourth of seven, 5-2 favourite) latest.

6/1

4th

4

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

18:05 Lingfield

Del Corso

9st 6lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Third around 1m at Nottingham (good) and Yarmouth (good to firm) switched to handicaps this spring; below the level of those efforts on soft ground last year but it was his debut; has a useful pedigree and too soon to suggest he's reached his limit.

9/2

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

5

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

Light The Night Up

8st 11lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Safely held over 7f recently and now 0-7 but made the frame on consecutive 8.3f starts at Nottingham in April, and the dam's side of her pedigree suggests she's well worth a crack at this new trip.

7/1

5th

6

(8)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

17:30 Doncaster

Light The Night Up

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

0-6 but has run well in fourth in 8.3f handicaps at Nottingham on her two runs this year, both on good ground in April, and she's shaped each time as though the drop back to 7f might help; possible player.

7/1

4th

8

(1)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:13 Nottingham

Light The Night Up

9st 6lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Five-race maiden who is proving consistent; creditable fourth in C&D handicap on reappearance; now 2lb lower and Jack Nicholls takes off a bonus 5lb; possibilities.

11/2

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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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

1st

7

(6)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

16:42 Hamilton

Bearin Up

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Third in hot race at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) in April and won at Newmarket (1m, good) next time; not beaten far in fifth at Nottingham (1m2f, good) last time, despite interference, and that form is working out well; this improving 3yo can be in the mix if the forecast slow ground isn't an issue.

4/1

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

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

5th

3

(12)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:27 Bath

Bird Of War

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charles Hills

Ended 2025 with breakthrough success in 1m Newcastle nursery in November; went too freely on his reappearance when eighth of 12 at Nottingham (1m) in April; can take a step forward now.

10/1

8th

9

(7)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:40 Nottingham

Bird Of War

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

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.

5/1

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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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

4th

6

(8)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Leicester

Venetian Romance

9st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Made a promising start when third at Lingfield (7f, good) last August but she's been well held in three subsequent runs including on handicap/stable debut at Nottingham (8.3f, good) two weeks ago; should be sharper with that run under her belt but she needs improvement back in trip; cheekpieces added.

14/1

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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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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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

14th

4

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:40 Doncaster

Smartanck

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Dual Tapeta winner, including at 50-1 in March on his first start since wind surgery; tailed off on turf at the same price early last month, since when he's been gelded; a shock to see him take this.

50/1

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