June 03 / 16.18 Nottingham

16.18

Good

Hospitality At Nottingham Racecourse Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 2f 50y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Hospitality At Nottingham Racecourse Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 53-322

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
0-17 but he's finished in the first three on 11 occasions, including in each of his three starts this year; beaten a neck here over 8.5f last summer and he's a solid contender once again.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(10)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 4

16:55 Goodwood

A Major Payne

10st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Bell

Successful twice this summer and ran creditably when favourite last time; still on career-high mark but is a consistent sort who again holds a solid chance.

9/2

3rd

6

(3)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:41 Windsor

A Major Payne

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Bell

This is a classier race than he's accustomed to but he's been in fine form since returning from a break and it was comfortable over C&D a month ago; 6lb rise demands another career best but couldn't put it past him.

3/1

12/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 769-96 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Dual winner for Jane Chapple-Hyam but has been quite disappointing since the latest of those wins; held in two starts since undergoing wind surgery and blinkers are now tried instead of cheekpieces; down another 3lb.
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6th

6

(7)

3rd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Newmarket

Primo Lara

9st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Record of 2-4 since rejoining Jane Chapple-Hyam and had three of these behind when fourth in a strong York handicap in one of those defeats; he appeared to be stretched by an extended 1m5f when again running fairly well at Newbury; only 4lb above last winning mark and with Saffie Osborne recruited, he's a player.

4/1

3rd

9

(12)

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 5f 61y

Class 2

13:37 Newbury

Primo Lara

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Record of 2-3 since rejoining Jane Chapple-Hyam and racing over 1m4f; prevailed at Kempton (1m4f, AW) last time; ties in with French Duke on York running; respected in current form, upped a bit further in trip.

7/2

1st

8

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Primo Lara

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) last month for Jack Morland and, following a 22,000gns sale, he was back with his former yard when following up in 15-runner race at Ascot (upped to 1m4f, good to firm) in July; couldn't complete the hat-trick in a big field at the York Ebor meeting but still performed with credit in fourth; considered under Billy Loughnane.

3/1

11/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 316144

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Four wins on the AW in Class 6 company since December (6f-8.5f); respectable efforts on his last two outings but he possibly didn't quite get home over this trip at Ripon last month; each-way contender.
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4

(6)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

No Knee Never

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Owen

Landed his third course win (first over today's distance) last month off 4lb lower; ran respectably at Southwell nine days ago; the win came with authority and he looks sure to run his race here.

6/1

1st

3

(11)

28th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

No Knee Never

11st 0lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: James Owen

Dual course winner who's had excuses with one thing and another in recent times; now 2lb lower than when going in here for Henry Callan in the spring and could well get the decent pace he wants; player for a yard that also runs Wrist Art.

5/1

6th

2

(8)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

No Knee Never

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Has only won on the AW, including here; on a perfectly good mark and wouldn't be a surprise to see him return to form in new headgear.

14/1

16/1

Form: 854-53

Last run: 111 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ex-German; well held in two maidens for Marco Botti last year and a similar story in two novice events for this stable; gelded since last seen in February and has cheekpieces back on for his handicap debut, so he's worth keeping an eye on in the betting.
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8

5th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:30 Fairyhouse

Abando

11st 3lb

J: James Smith

T: Anthony McCann

12-race maiden on Flat, useful early in career in Germany, regressive in Britain; bought for 10,500gns at the Newmarket July sales; made a satisfactory introduction to hurdling when third at Roscommon last Monday; can reach the money again.

11/2

3rd

1

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 135y

13:35 Roscommon

Abando

11st 7lb

J: James Smith

T: Anthony McCann

12-race maiden in Britain for Jamie Osborne with a rapidly diminishing Flat mark; hurdling debut after being bought for 10,500Gns at the Newmarket July sales.

20/1

7th

1

(4)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Ffos Las

Abando

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Beaten less than 10l in the German Derby last year; nowhere near that form for Marco Botti or Jamie Osborne but getting back on slower ground could help.

14/1

12/1

Form: -85137 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Unraced on ground slower than good; off the mark for this yard when winning over C&D in April and he ran another solid race when third of ten at Kempton (1m3f, AW) next time; however, he was reported to have ran flat at Newmarket 19 days ago and needs to bounce back; hood removed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(2)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:18 Haydock

Caph Star

11st 1lb

J: Mr Harry Rimell

T: Mark Rimell

Two good runs when third at York and second at Newbury (both over 10.5f) for today's rider on last two starts; interesting, although stamina not guaranteed on first run at beyond 1m3f.

9/1

2nd

2

(1)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:48 Newbury

Caph Star

11st 0lb

J: Mr Harry Rimell

T: Mark Rimell

Lightly raced 7yo who was creditable third of 14 under Harry Rimell in stronger race than this at York (extended 1m2f, good) last month; good chance off same mark here, assuming he handles the faster ground.

5/2

3rd

10

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Caph Star

10st 8lb

J: Mr Harry Rimell

T: Mark Rimell

1m2f winner on good ground at Nottingham in April (4lb lower) but has dropped his guard the last twice and he's been contesting Class 5s, so this demands a fair bit more even if back in the groove.

20/1

7/2

Form: 5575-3

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
0-5 in Ireland for Dermot Weld but he caught the eye on his stable debut over C&D 46 days ago, staying on for third behind Caph Star having been denied a clear run; that was his first start since October and this unexposed gelding is on the shortlist.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(9)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

Kasgani

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

0-5 in Ireland for Dermot Weld but he caught the eye on his stable debut over C&D 46 days ago, staying on for third behind Caph Star having been denied a clear run; that was his first start since October and this unexposed gelding is on the shortlist.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 2104-9 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been over 1m2f on good to soft, with the most recent coming at Doncaster in September after the first past the post was disqualified for a banned substance; well beaten at Newbury on his return but this is a drop in grade.
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6th

6

(2)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Something Splendid

9st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Second past the post in a division of this last year (later awarded the race); below his best on his first two starts this year but got back to winning ways at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to soft) 12 days ago after a gelding operation; likely player even with 5lb penalty, particularly if the ground is softer than good.

9/1

1st

6

(3)

30th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

15:25 Yarmouth

Something Splendid

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Returned from layoff with two disappointing runs (both 1m2f, good) in the spring but was gelded during subsequent 88-day break and will be favoured by the forecast rain here; revival possible.

12/1

7th

3

(8)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

Something Splendid

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Both wins have been over 1m2f on good to soft, with the most recent coming at Doncaster in September after the first past the post was disqualified for a banned substance; well beaten at Newbury on his return but this is a drop in grade.

9/1

9/1

Form: 1/82-5 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Dead-heated at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in November 2024 and he was runner-up over that C&D last February; showed he retains ability when fifth at Kempton (1m3f, AW) on his first start for 433 days last month and may come on for it, although this drop back in trip may not be ideal.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(13)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

16:53 Haydock

Star Time

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Alan King

A dual 1m2f/1m4f scorer in 2024; missed 2025 but back in good form this season, third of ten in 1m4f handicap at Kempton 23 last month; in the mix off the same mark.

8/1

3rd

5

(1)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Star Time

9st 13lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Alan King

Dual winner (1m2f/1m4f; good to firm/AW); respectable fifth of ten here over 1m3f in May on his first start for 433 days but he was below his best at Nottingham (1m2f, good) in June; needs to bounce back on his first start since.

8/1

8th

9

(2)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

Star Time

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Alan King

Dead-heated at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in November 2024 and he was runner-up over that C&D last February; showed he retains ability when fifth at Kempton (1m3f, AW) on his first start for 433 days last month and may come on for it, although this drop back in trip may not be ideal.

9/1

Form: 615-38 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Dual winner, with the most recent success coming over 8.5f here in October (good to soft); solid reappearance at Wolverhampton in April but was well held here 25 days ago (trainer's rep said she would prefer an easier surface); steps up in trip and she's a contender if the ground is slower than good.
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7th

3

(6)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Orangesandlemons

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Below par in two outings on good ground at Nottingham at the start of the summer but possible she could bounce back to form with a bang after a break having dipped to same mark as when successful at Nottingham (extended 1m, good to soft; acts on soft) last October.

10/1

9th

1

(6)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

Orangesandlemons

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Edward Bethell

Dual winner, with the most recent success coming over 8.5f here in October (good to soft); solid reappearance at Wolverhampton in April but was well held here 25 days ago (trainer's rep said she would prefer an easier surface); steps up in trip and she's a contender if the ground is slower than good.

7/2

8th

9

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:25 Nottingham

Orangesandlemons

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Edward Bethell

Added to her Southwell novice win when landing a C&D handicap (good to soft) in October; well held in final run last season but she reappeared with a fair third at Wolverhampton last month; this is a deeper race but she's not ruled out back at this track.

7/1

20/1

Form: 878-48

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
0-8; placed in a maiden here last June but he's been well held in six starts since, five of which were handicaps; steps up in trip with better needed; others preferred.
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9th

1

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Give Me The Night

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Mark Rimell

0-11; has shown some ability and drops to this level for the first time, but he was beaten a very long way at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) in his latest outing; blinkers removed; best watched.

12/1

10th

7

(10)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Give Me The Night

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Mark Rimell

Ten-race maiden; creditable fifth of seven in first-time blinkers at Yarmouth last time (1m, good to firm); headgear retained; each-way chance.

10/1

5th

1

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:50 Yarmouth

Give Me The Night

10st 0lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Mark Rimell

Nine-race maiden; placed in a maiden at Nottingham (8.5f, good) last June but he's been well held in seven starts since; failed to beat a rival over 1m2f last time and blinkers are now tried.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £68.20
Straight Forecast £63.81
Tricast £821.43
Trifecta £911.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kasgani

NEWMARKET:

A Major Payne

The Times:

Star Time

Daily Mail:

Abando

RP RATINGS:

Something Splendid

Daily Mirror:

No Knee Never

The Sun:

Caph Star

POSTDATA:

Kasgani

The Guardian:

Kasgani

D Express:

Kasgani

The Star:

Star Time

Telegraph:

A Major Payne

Daily Record:

A Major Payne