April 18 / 17.12 Nottingham

17.12

Good

Burger King Flamin Champion Handicap

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 5f 8y
  • Class 6
  • 17 runners
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Burger King Flamin Champion Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.20
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 44-54

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Consistent in his four runs so far and may well progress for the step back in trip after disputing the lead until weakening into fourth on his handicap debut at Kempton (6f, AW) last month; 2lb lower and should not be far away.
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3rd

7

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

17:03 Yarmouth

Staniel Cay

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Showed improved form when dropped back to 5f in his second handicap to beat his 16 rivals at Nottingham (5f, good) 25 days ago, travelling strongly and winning comfortably; up 7lb but this well-related colt looks open to further progress.

7/4

1st

2

(6)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:12 Nottingham

Staniel Cay

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Consistent in his four runs so far and may well progress for the step back in trip after disputing the lead until weakening into fourth on his handicap debut at Kempton (6f, AW) last month; 2lb lower and should not be far away.

11/2

14/1

  • Place: £5.50

Form: -85275

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Finished last on two turf starts for Richard Hannon last July; inconsistent in seven AW starts for current trainer over 6f/7f since; drops back in trip and needs to prove her effectiveness on turf.
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4th

4

(5)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:09 Ffos Las

Magnificent Mel

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Rod Millman

Inconsistent maiden who's been turned over at short prices a few times of late, the past twice in 0-50 classified company; a poor effort 12 days ago will need forgiving for a yard also responsible for Follow My Heart.

10/1

7th

10

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Magnificent Mel

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

0-12 but she's finished runner-up in three of her last five starts including in a classified event at Bath (5.7f, good) last time; stall one could pose some problems here but she usually comes from off the pace and is not ruled out.

5/1

2nd

9

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:15 Bath

Magnificent Mel

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Rod Millman

11-race maiden but she was second of 17 at Nottingham (5f, good) in April; however, she was well held over this C&D 32 days ago and needs to bounce back.

7/1

6/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 242535

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
0-11 but has been running with credit on AW this year, meeting trouble in running on several occasions; sports first-time cheekpieces and drops down in trip on this return to turf; should be thereabouts.
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9th

5

(12)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:55 Nottingham

Faithful Dream

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Still a maiden but has several pieces of encouraging form, most recently third of 17 in cheekpieces at Nottingham (5f) last weekend; effective over 6f and has possibilities if taking well to visor.

7/2

3rd

5

(9)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:12 Nottingham

Faithful Dream

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

0-11 but has been running with credit on AW this year, meeting trouble in running on several occasions; sports first-time cheekpieces and drops down in trip on this return to turf; should be thereabouts.

6/1

5th

12

(1)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Faithful Dream

8st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Remains winless but he arrives in very good nick, not seen to ideal effect when third of nine in 6f Chelmsford handicap 12 days ago; very much one to consider eased 1lb.

7/2

12/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 376-

Last run: 131 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on his three starts on AW last year; has been gelded since and drops in trip on turf/handicap debut; market can guide.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

4

(4)

4th May 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

16:00 Bath

Takincareofbizness

9st 6lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

More encouragement since handicapping after a gelding operation, fourth at Nottingham (behind Magnificent Mel) last month and then a neck second of six at Yarmouth six days ago (both 5f on good ground); today's extra yardage should suit and he should be in the thick of it if handling the faster ground.

5/2

2nd

5

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

17:35 Yarmouth

Takincareofbizness

8st 10lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Well beaten on his three starts on AW last year but gelded prior to his handicap debut at Nottingham (5f) in which he finished fourth in a field of 17; interesting that he went off favourite that day and probably capable of better.

11/4

4th

10

(3)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:12 Nottingham

Takincareofbizness

9st 1lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Well beaten on his three starts on AW last year; has been gelded since and drops in trip on turf/handicap debut; market can guide.

12/1

Form: 056-4

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Showed little in three runs on turf last year but caught the eye when keeping on well to finish fourth of eight on her AW/handicap debut at Wolverhampton (6f) last month; should run her race if she can reproduce that effort down in trip and back on turf.
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1st

8

(8)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:53 Chepstow

Maid In Devon

8st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Rod Millman

3yo filly who has shown improved form on her last two starts, winning at Salisbury (6f, good) in May before following up on soft ground over that same C&D 24 days ago; 8lb higher than for that latest success but she's progressive, and can't be dismissed in this higher grade.

3/1

1st

10

(6)

9th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:28 Salisbury

Maid In Devon

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rod Millman

Built upon first two handicap performances to win in a big field over C&D last month (good; Stock Market second); 5lb higher today and slower ground is forecast, but she may have more to offer now things have clicked.

4/1

1st

11

(12)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Salisbury

Maid In Devon

9st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Shaped with promise when fourth of eight on her handicap debut at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in March and ran respectably when fifth of 17 at Nottingham (5f, good) 26 days ago; steps back up in trip with place claims.

10/1

Form: 422713 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Has been busy on AW during the winter, winning at Lingfield (5f) in February; needs to reproduce that form on turf and if she does so then is another player.
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4th

4

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:58 Bath

Rosieisme Darling

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hayley Burton

Two 5f Polytrack wins last winter and confirmed she's no one-trick pony with some good turf runs of late; involved.

7/4

4th

10

(7)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Rosieisme Darling

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Hayley Burton

Won twice on AW over the winter and she has run two solid races back on turf this summer; suspicion a few of these will have her measure tonight though.

12/1

2nd

3

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

19:05 Lingfield

Rosieisme Darling

9st 5lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Hayley Burton

Untried on softer than good ground; three runs on turf and the best of them came last time out when third of 12 at Windsor (6f, good) 19 days ago; was mucked about that day and this dual 5f AW winner should be fine back down in trip, especially given a likely good gallop despite the small field.

2/1

25/1

Form: 080-

Last run: 141 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Always behind in three AW maidens at Dundalk over 6f/7f last autumn for Ross O'Sullivan; sports a first-time tongue tie and drops in trip on her turf/stable/handicap debut.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

13

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:22 Nottingham

Yesnia

9st 1lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Just modest form in her five starts, including in a classified event at Wolverhampton ten days ago; the return to 6f isn't enough to tempt.

14/1

7th

11

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yesnia

9st 2lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Three ordinary efforts round Dundalk at huge prices last backend; offered more for her new yard, minus the hood and in a tongue-tie, when not best drawn as it turned out on her turf/handicap debut, in April; could have improvement in her.

8/1

7th

11

(5)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:12 Nottingham

Yesnia

9st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Always behind in three AW maidens at Dundalk over 6f/7f last autumn for Ross O'Sullivan; sports a first-time tongue tie and drops in trip on her turf/stable/handicap debut.

25/1

Form: 07535-

Last run: 165 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Promising third on her handicap debut at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) last September but didn't replicate that in a similar race in November; still early days on this return to turf and may have more to give.
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2nd

6

(2)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

20:21 Brighton

No Claims Bonus

9st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Twice placed in eight starts and by no means disgraced when fifth of 13 at Lingfield (6f, good) a fortnight ago, finishing half a length behind Saeculamation; each-way claims.

6/1

5th

6

(5)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:54 Lingfield

No Claims Bonus

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Harry Eustace

No problem with the longer trip when third of ten at Lingfield (6f, AW) four weeks ago, but still needs to show she is capable of comparative form on turf.

5/1

3rd

5

(8)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:20 Lingfield (AW)

No Claims Bonus

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Harry Eustace

Yet to kick on from her Wolverhampton third last September (5f) but she wasn't able to show what she could do at Nottingham on her recent return, having nowhere to go as the race was unfolding; steps up to 6f and remains capable of better.

6/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 3380-

Last run: 215 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Third in a couple of 5f maidens at Thirsk last spring but showed little subsequently stepped up to 6f at York and on her nursery debut back at Thirsk last September; sold to join new yard for £1,800 in January and needs to rediscover her early form back in trip.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(9)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hellcat

9st 3lb

J: William Carver

T: Ross Burdon

Yet to make much of an impact in handicaps but her best effort for Ross Burdon came over C&D; drops into a 0-55 but with improvement required.

16/1

12th

10

(7)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

17:45 Doncaster

Hellcat

9st 2lb

J: William Carver

T: Ross Burdon

Back to form when third of six in a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton last month, her second run for Ross Burdon; she will need more to defy this mark but she now has something to build on.

16/1

3rd

6

(5)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hellcat

9st 2lb

J: William Carver

T: Ross Burdon

Promise in first two starts for Seb Spencer over 5f at Thirsk a year ago, but has gone backwards since including on last month's stable debut/reappearance; dam won on the AW, but probably best watched.

20/1

Form: 06377-

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden whose form after being gelded is inferior to his efforts last spring; headgear worn on last two starts in September is removed and now has questions to answer.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:47 Beverley

Our Hero Matty

9st 2lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Failed to progress as a 2yo and was well held in sprint handicaps on the AW and turf for previous yard; however, he shaped nicely on his debut for this one when third at Catterick (6f, good to firm) in June so now he's of more interest again.

7/1

3rd

5

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Our Hero Matty

9st 6lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Maiden who regressed during a busy first season; well beaten in his two runs this year and has left Brian Ellison since; his mark continues to fall but best watched on stable debut.

20/1

11th

11

(11)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Our Hero Matty

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Maiden who regressed during a busy first season, latterly in headgear; made the early running before dropping away on his turf comeback and others have stronger claims.

16/1

20/1

Form: 685-

Last run: 207 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Moderate form in three runs last August/September; has been gelded since and makes handicap debut; yard yet to get off the mark this term.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

13

(6)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Im Dan Dare

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Firmly on the up for his new stable, making all at Catterick before narrowly denied by Rotokura Belle over C&D; back to winning ways with a Newcastle success 15 days ago (much more convincing than the neck margin might suggest); up 6lb in a better race but he's a speedy and progressive 3yo who commands major respect.

6/1

1st

5

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:32 Newcastle (AW)

Im Dan Dare

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Promise for Adrian Nicholls and plenty to spare when making all in a 5f handicap at Catterick on stable debut; bettered that form when neck second (Yellow Diamond 4l behind in fourth) of 13 at York (5f, good) 13 days ago, keeping on well despite losing his left cheekpiece approaching the final furlong; raised another 5lb but the third, Schrodinger's Cat, won easily at Redcar on Saturday; should have a big say on AW debut.

5/2

2nd

15

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 York

Im Dan Dare

8st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Showed promise for Adrian Nicholls and he had plenty to spare when making all in a 5f handicap at Catterick on his stable debut; 8lb higher and raised two classes but he's unexposed at 5f.

6/1

Form: 8694-0

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Sent off at big prices and has run to a low level in seven starts; hard to recommend.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

11

(8)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Independent Angel

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Lisa Williamson

Has achieved little in terms of form and two duck eggs this season highlight her poor chance.

100/1

12th

17

(14)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:12 Nottingham

Independent Angel

8st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Lisa Williamson

Sent off at big prices and has run to a low level in seven starts; hard to recommend.

50/1

13th
15 (13)
Doilookokay

16/1

Form: 16-408 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark in a Chelmsford nursery on AW last August but has failed to build on that since; sports first-time cheekpieces on this return to turf; needs a revival.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

15

(13)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:12 Nottingham

Doilookokay

8st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Got off the mark in a Chelmsford nursery on AW last August but has failed to build on that since; sports first-time cheekpieces on this return to turf; needs a revival.

16/1

8th

11

(11)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:07 Southwell (AW)

Doilookokay

8st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Made a successful AW debut at Chelmsford last summer; no progress since, including two AW runs last month, but back to his winning mark and a revival isn't out of the question.

20/1

10th

6

(9)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Doilookokay

9st 5lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Made a winning AW debut when seeing off six rivals at Chelmsford (5f) in August; not so good twice since but when back on AW two weeks ago it was after a 173-day layoff; not fully exposed and now steps back up in trip.

10/1

14th
14 (11)
Muddy Nora

20/1

Form: 957-

Last run: 292 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Showed little at massive odds in her three starts last year; drops back in trip on handicap debut but yard still waiting for their first turf winner this term.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

11

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:40 Redcar

Muddy Nora

8st 10lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Seb Spencer

Posted one of her better RPRs in the Carlisle event won by Ganthorpe but again finished out of the money and needs to improve; has the worst chance on bare figures.

20/1

7th

6

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:40 Carlisle

Muddy Nora

9st 1lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Well beaten at big odds on her three 2yo starts and down the field at 22-1 on last month's handicap and seasonal debut at Nottingham (5f, good); improvement is necessary.

20/1

14th

14

(11)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:12 Nottingham

Muddy Nora

8st 11lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Showed little at massive odds in her three starts last year; drops back in trip on handicap debut but yard still waiting for their first turf winner this term.

20/1

50/1

Form: 78-799

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Has finished last in all bar one of his six starts with first-time cheekpieces (retained) having seemingly little effect last time; drops back in trip on this return to turf and massive improvement is required.
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10th

10

(2)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amakhala

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

Poor form in four handicap runs this year; hard to fancy back up to 7f.

33/1

16th

13

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:12 Nottingham

Amakhala

8st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Mark Usher

Has finished last in all bar one of his six starts with first-time cheekpieces (retained) having seemingly little effect last time; drops back in trip on this return to turf and massive improvement is required.

50/1

9th

6

(8)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Amakhala

9st 1lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

Has finished last in most of his five runs; fitting of headgear needs to make a big difference.

25/1

Form: 452-6

Last run: 98 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Stayed on late when a good second of nine in 5f Beverley novice in September; dwelt at the start when last of six on her AW/handicap debut at Newcastle (5f) in January and needs to get back on track.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:40 Redcar

Mereside Spark

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: David & Nicola Barron

Six-race maiden; proved somewhat resurgent with fourth of six, beaten 4l, upped to 6f at Catterick (good to firm; bled from nose) most recently; may build on that effort.

16/1

4th

3

(2)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:43 Catterick

Mereside Spark

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Best effort to date was at Beverley (5f, soft) last September but has been well below that level in two starts since (vet reported she bled from the nose latest); others preferred.

8/1

Form: 647

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £170.80
Straight Forecast £134.50
Tricast £1237.67
Trifecta £1295.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rosieisme Darling

The Times:

Takincareofbizness

Telegraph:

Staniel Cay

RP RATINGS:

Faithful Dream

Daily Mail:

Seven Of Hearts

NEWMARKET:

No Claims Bonus

POSTDATA:

Rosieisme Darling

Daily Record:

Rosieisme Darling

D Express:

Takincareofbizness

The Star:

Takincareofbizness

The Guardian:

Staniel Cay

The Sun:

Staniel Cay

Daily Mirror:

Faithful Dream