April 26 / 15.55 Nottingham

15.55

Good

Pertemps Network Group Handicap

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 6f 18y
  • Class 6
  • 15 runners
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Pertemps Network Group Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: -80545

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden but is in form, fifth of 17 at Leicester (7f) returned to turf last time; could go well off the same mark.
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6th

4

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Ffos Las

Tickettothestars

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Rod Millman

No excuses off her revised mark since a Nottingham win off 4lb lower (well drawn at Lingfield; some way below that level at Bath latest); completely exposed now.

16/1

6th

7

(10)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

18:05 Bath

Tickettothestars

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Rod Millman

Opened account in big field at Nottingham (6f, good) in April and posted another good effort when second of 13 at Lingfield (6f, good) ten days ago; back in action before 1lb rise takes effect; likely contender.

7/2

2nd

5

(12)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:54 Lingfield

Tickettothestars

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Off the mark at the 12th attempt when beating 14 rivals at Nottingham (6f, good) last month (two of these behind), but didn't seem suited by the drop to 5f when fourth of nine there (good) 17 days ago; well drawn for a prominent racer and a major player back up in trip.

7/2

12/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 916359

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Record is only 1-18 and she looks fairly exposed, at least on AW; placed in two of her three turf runs (maiden/novice company).
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9th

8

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:45 Windsor

Mademoiselle Belle

9st 3lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Max Comley

Off the mark on Newcastle AW in February (5f); ran well back on turf when runner-up at Nottingham (6f, good) in April but not so good in final two starts for Brian Ellison; sold for £1,000 since; regular cheekpieces left off on yard debut.

10/1

3rd

2

(6)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:43 Catterick

Mademoiselle Belle

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Ellison

5f AW winner who has been placed over 5f and 6f on turf; beaten just 1l from the same mark at Nottingham (6f, good) but well below that level when back there over 5f (good) latest; not ruled out.

7/2

Form: 41-588 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Has failed to build on account-opening Chelmsford win kept to AW since and chance depends on the effects of this return to turf.
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8th

11

(9)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:04 Leicester

Saeculamation

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: George Margarson

Chelmsford (6f, AW) in December was his only win from 17 races; three minor honours on good ground this spring, before lesser shows on last two outings; place chance if back to form.

10/1

6th

12

(10)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:43 Brighton

Saeculamation

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: George Margarson

Won at Chelmsford (6f, AW) in December and ran well in his first three starts after returning to turf in April, but not so good over C&D three weeks ago; needs to bounce back, though the drop in grade is a positive.

10/1

6th

7

(3)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

20:21 Brighton

Saeculamation

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Margarson

Doesn't hold many secrets after 15 starts, but is 2lb lower than for his sole success at Chelmsford (6f, AW) in December and has performed well in all three starts since returned to turf, running even better than it looked when fourth of 13 from the worst draw at Lingfield (6f, good) a fortnight ago; high on list.

5/1

Form: 6-8535

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who has been campaigned mostly on AW, running well on penultimate start; siblings include a dual turf winner for his connections; interesting back in this sphere.
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7th

9

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Ganthorpe

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Breakthrough Carlisle handicap success in May has been flanked by three rather less auspicious efforts, similarly over 6f on good; only one attempt at 5f so far (Tapeta novice stakes at huge odds) but dam and (to Listed level) granddam both scored at this trip.

6/1

7th

8

(2)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Ganthorpe

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Modest 3yo who has a peak RPR of 48; managed to open his account in Carlisle event (6f) on penultimate start but wasn't in the same form last time; seems to have limitations.

10/1

7th

9

(10)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:40 Redcar

Ganthorpe

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Below par in the C&D event won by Auspicious but reversed the placings at Carlisle (6f, good) later in May, beating him by neck and getting off the mark at the tenth attempt; may build on that win.

5/1

Form: 425353

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

11/4

Form: 9-8312 D BF

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Successful over 6f and keeping-on second over 5f at Wolverhampton kept to AW since handicapping; gelded since; remains open to further progress back up in distance; respected, assuming he's as effective on turf.
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3rd

6

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Thirsk

Elashgar

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Won a handicap at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in February and was runner-up there over 5f on his next start; below his best on turf on his last two outings and has a bit to prove on this surface on his first try over 7f.

16/1

6th

2

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Elashgar

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Won on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in February and runner-up there (5f, AW) in March; not at the same level on turf debut at Nottingham (6f, good) in April, having been gelded during a 50-day break; needs to get back on track.

8/1

14/1

Form: 3-9827

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Best form when placed twice on Wolverhampton AW; only midfield back on turf (good to soft) last time but may do better back on faster ground.
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4th

10

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Telling Time

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Longsdon

0-10 but was only beaten a neck in a 0-60 handicap over 6f here when last on the AW in March; has been placed over C&D and is shortlisted dropped to this level for the first time.

8/1

7th

6

(10)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:40 Leicester

Telling Time

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Longsdon

He went close off 2lb higher at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in March and a case can be made on that form but he's been soundly beaten back on turf on his last two starts; now 0-9 and he has to raise his game.

12/1

11th

10

(8)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:55 Nottingham

Telling Time

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Longsdon

Best form when placed twice on Wolverhampton AW; only midfield back on turf (good to soft) last time but may do better back on faster ground.

14/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 948-98

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Maiden who showed modest form for Aidan O'Brien and has even weaker claims on his AW efforts for new yard.
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3rd

8

(8)

9th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:28 Salisbury

Stock Market

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

12-race maiden who failed to settle when below par at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) latest; however, seven days earlier he was a close second to Maid In Devon over C&D (good) and can be thereabouts if bouncing back.

6/1

5th

1

(2)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

18:40 Chepstow

Stock Market

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Tony Carroll

Possibly not the most straightforward but it was a big run when second of 15 at Salisbury (6f, good; front pair clear) last Thursday; that was a career best and subsequent 3lb nudge could have been worse; previous third over 5f showed this trip is no bother and he's considered.

9/4

2nd

7

(4)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Salisbury

Stock Market

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Ex-Aidan O'Brien; struggled on his first four starts for this stable but ran better when third in the returning blinkers at Windsor (5f, good to firm) ten days ago; steps back up to 6f and looks a contender.

7/1

12/1

Form: 753-

Last run: 212 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Not totally solid on 2yo form but had wind surgery since and now goes in hood; those factors may prompt progress on handicap debut.
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1st

3

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ayr

Sea Her Excel

9st 8lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Made all to win a 5.5f handicap at Wetherby last month; unable to build on it at Windsor 11 days later but she still has low mileage.

6/1

5th

4

(3)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Sea Her Excel

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ivan Furtado

Off the mark at the sixth attempt with a front-running Wetherby success 11 days ago (5.5f, good to firm); the runner-up has since won easily (pair clear) and the Topspeed figure was good for the grade; should go well despite her 6lb rise.

100/30

Form: 8462-4

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who has made the frame kept to 5f in her two handicap attempts, latest at Southwell (AW) on seasonal debut; in the mix, assuming she proves as effective at this new trip.
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14th

6

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:55 Nottingham

Bold Return

9st 6lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Five-race maiden who has made the frame kept to 5f in her two handicap attempts, latest at Southwell (AW) on seasonal debut; in the mix, assuming she proves as effective at this new trip.

12/1

4th

4

(9)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:07 Southwell (AW)

Bold Return

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Took a step forward on her nursery debut at Beverley last August, racing wide but keeping on strongly for second in a 0-65 (form worked out); there are races to be won with her this year and she is considered despite her 224-day absence.

9/1

2nd

8

(9)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:12 Beverley

Bold Return

9st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Signs of ability in three quick 5f runs in June; improvement a must now handicapping but no surprise were it to be forthcoming.

16/1

50/1

Form: 0089-9

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who has achieved little; first-time headgear needs to make a big difference.
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15th

15

(15)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:55 Nottingham

Rupert Ritzik

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Five-race maiden who has achieved little; first-time headgear needs to make a big difference.

50/1

9th

10

(9)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rupert Ritzik

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

No form over a variety of trips on turf as a juvenile, including trailing throughout on 1m Redcar handicap debut in September; plenty of improvement will be needed switching to AW after six months off.

50/1

5

(1)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

13:40 Redcar

Rupert Ritzik

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Triple-figure prices and failed to beat a rival in each of his three starts (5f-7f); now steps up to 1m for his nursery debut with much better needed.

25/1

Form: 57-8

Last run: 103 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 75-746

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 976

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 5-6580

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

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Payout
Exacta £70.10
Straight Forecast £60.99
Tricast £845.27
Trifecta £1046.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Elashgar

WEST COUNTRY:

Tickettothestars

SPOTLIGHT:

Faithful Dream

Daily Mirror:

Bold Return

The Star:

Stock Market

Telegraph:

Elashgar

D Express:

Elashgar

Daily Record:

Elashgar

The Times:

Tickettothestars

The Sun:

Tickettothestars

POSTDATA:

Faithful Dream