July 02 / 17.15 Nottingham

17.15

Good To Firm

Events At Nottingham Racecourse Training Series Apprentice Handicap (Racing Excellence Series)

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 5f 8y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Events At Nottingham Racecourse Training Series Apprentice Handicap (Racing Excellence Series)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 341614 C BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Two wins this season (6f/5f, good/good to soft), including here, and when fourth of five here (6f, good) recently he wasn't beaten far following an awkward start; major player if the stalls break isn't an issue this time.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:43 Thirsk

Winchurch

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Appleby

Shot up the weights for winning three races in five starts and he finished down the field at Glorious Goodwood (6f); others might be better in.

10/1

15th

4

(9)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Winchurch

9st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Made it three wins in his last five starts when seeing off five rivals at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) four weeks ago; at the top of his game but this asks a different question of one who has gained all six career successes in single-figure fields.

10/1

1st

1

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Winchurch

9st 12lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Two wins this season (6f/5f, good/good to soft), including here, and when fourth of five here (6f, good) recently he wasn't beaten far following an awkward start; major player if the stalls break isn't an issue this time.

5/2

7/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 514743 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Made all at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) in February and returned from a break with good third at Thirsk (5f, good) recently, when making the running under Hope Regan; could make another bold bid.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(9)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:15 Windsor

Beaumadier

9st 11lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Kept busy through the winter (won over 5f at Wolverhampton) but holding his form well, challenging wide when fifth of 11 in 5f Chester handicap nine days ago; considered.

11/1

5th

3

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Beaumadier

9st 10lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Zipped around Wolverhampton when recording a couple of impressive 5f wins this winter so this track should suit; two solid placed efforts since returned to turf; might find a few better treated though.

7/1

Form: 7433-4 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ended his last campaign in good form and he reappeared with a respectable fourth at Beverley (5f, good) 16 days ago; he could show the benefit of that latest outing today and he's run some good races over this C&D.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(4)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:15 Pontefract

Spirit Of Applause

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Posted two good thirds at the start of last month (5f/5.6f, good to firm) before midfield finish in big-field Class 4 at York (6f, good to firm); the drop back in trip/grade can help and he could be in the mix.

11/2

10th

21

(3)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Spirit Of Applause

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

It has been a while since he won on turf but he has turned in three solid efforts this summer, albeit over shorter trips and in a lower grade; others have more pressing claims.

20/1

3rd

3

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Spirit Of Applause

11st 1lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Having his 50th career start and reliable in the main; close up last week at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) after racing up with the pace; each-way chance.

6/1

14/1

Form: 9-8006 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner, the latest last July when 10lb higher; a market check is advised but this 8yo has been well beaten on his last three starts and needs to turn things around.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(12)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Muker

9st 6lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Has a couple of C&D wins on his record; not found his best form this year and he has too much to prove for comfort, for all he is tumbling down the weights.

25/1

10th

11

(11)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Muker

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

C&D winner; won two handicaps last season and he is 10lb lower than for the last of them; not beaten far at Nottingham eight days ago and he's likely to pop up soon.

12/1

Form: -70398 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who returned to form when third at Ripon (5f, good) in May and is 5lb lower today; however, this 7yo has struggled on both starts since and has something to prove.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(8)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Hurt You Never

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Adrian Nicholls

Four-time course winner, most recently off a 15lb higher mark last August; has mostly struggled since but she was sparked up by first-time blinkers when beaten a neck at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) eight days ago; has to be respected off the same mark.

5/2

2nd

1

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:10 Nottingham

Hurt You Never

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Prolific winner down the years, including over C&D last summer, who's regressed sharply in recent times; a few years since she ran at this low a level and that should help, but it will largely hinge on how she responds to wearing headgear for the first time.

5/1

9th

3

(6)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Hurt You Never

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Multiple winner down the years but is 0-7 this term and her form has declined to some degree, as current mark reflects; drops back to Class 6 for the first time in a while.

14/1

15/2

Form: 159279 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Five AW wins since last September (6f/5f) and beaten only about 4l when ninth of 17 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) two months ago, when last seen; this is less competitive and she could be involved.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Sams Hope

9st 12lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Martin Dunne

Five AW wins since last September (6f/5f) and beaten only about 4l when ninth of 17 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) two months ago, when last seen; this is less competitive and she could be involved.

15/2

9th

16

(12)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Sams Hope

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Martin Dunne

The winner of five AW handicaps (5f-6f) since September for her new stable; 6lb higher than for the latest of them and others appeal as being better treated.

25/1

7th

3

(4)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sams Hope

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Martin Dunne

Had a tremendous spell for new yard between September and January, winning five at 6f (two here) or 5f; her handicap mark has taken a battering but a recent second at Southwell suggests she's not weighted out of it; Ryan Kavanagh 2-2 on her and she can be thereabouts again.

5/1

Form: 8-1365 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D (good) in April on reappearance before close third at Beverley (5f, good to firm); unplaced on next two starts but she was slowly away when sixth at Musselburgh then drawn widest when fifth at Beverley (5f, good); she's one to consider.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(5)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Miss Brazen

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won over C&D (good) in April on reappearance before close third at Beverley (5f, good to firm); unplaced on next two starts but she was slowly away when sixth at Musselburgh then drawn widest when fifth at Beverley (5f, good); she's one to consider.

11/2

5th

2

(9)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Beverley

Miss Brazen

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made winning return under Lewis Chalkley at Nottingham (5f, good) in April and has remained in form, better than the bare result suggests when sixth of seven at Musselburgh (very slowly away) 11 days ago; in the mix.

7/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £13.20
Straight Forecast £22.90
Trifecta £36.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Beaumadier

TOPSPEED:

Spirit Of Applause

SPOTLIGHT:

Miss Brazen

Daily Mail:

Winchurch

NEWMARKET:

Sam's Hope

POSTDATA:

Hurt You Never

The Star:

Muker

Telegraph:

Spirit Of Applause

D Express:

Spirit Of Applause

The Times:

Miss Brazen

The Guardian:

Beaumadier

Daily Mirror:

Beaumadier

The Sun:

Beaumadier

Daily Record:

Beaumadier