Nottingham

14:32

Runners: 3 Distance: 2m HCap Handicap Going: GD/FM(GD PL)

Form
EW Places: WINNER ONLY

Verdict: The opener features an interesting clash between the progressive 4yos TOBY TOPS (narrowly preferred) and Godsend.

Toby Tops

Jockey: Billy Loughnane Trainer: Dylan Cunha Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 861131 OR: 69

8 tips

10/11

Comment: Progressive this spring (maiden previously) and won at Ascot most recently, proving suited by the step back up to 2m and taking his form figures over this trip to 6111; he's 1-1 under Billy Loughnane; strong claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/05/25	Ascot / Handicap / F	4	1 / 8	8/1	62
03/05/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	3 / 5	6/4	62
12/04/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	6	1 / 5	9/4	56
21/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	1 / 10	6/1	53
26/02/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	6 / 8	16/1	56
12/02/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	8 / 12	33/1	60

Godsend

Jockey: L Morris Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt Age/Wt: 4/9-11 F: 2111- OR: 80

4 tips

6/4

Comment: Looked a classic Prescott improver last term and justified favouritism in three-runner race at Pontefract (2m1f) final start, taking handicap record to 4-6; respected on reappearance, assuming the progress continues.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/08/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	4	1 / 3	4/7	76
30/07/24	Ffos Las / Handicap / F	6	1 / 7	4/7	71
24/07/24	Salisbury / Handicap / F	6	1 / 7	4/5	65
17/07/24	Ffos Las / Handicap / F	5	2 / 6	5/6	64
08/07/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	6	1 / 8	9/2	58
10/06/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	6 / 8	5/4	60

Weddell Sea

Jockey: Cam Hardie Trainer: Mike Sowersby Age/Wt: 7/9-6 F: 25-115 OR: 74

1 tip

11/2

Comment: Ran well from out of the weights in warm race on Good Friday when bidding for a Newcastle (2m, AW) hat-trick; returns to an easier level but has more to prove than his rivals, being 0-17 in Flat turf contests.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	5 / 14	33/1	80
12/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	1 / 6	4/1	69
15/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	1 / 8	5/1	67
10/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	5 / 10	12/1	68
28/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	2 / 9	9/1	67
07/10/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	5 / 8	11/1	68

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Nottingham

15:02

Runners: 10 Distance: 5f HCap Handicap Going: GD/FM(GD PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Jamie Bond and Antiphon are on the shortist but SNOW BERRY goes well here and returns from a short break on a dangerous mark.

Antiphon

Jockey: Tom Marquand Trainer: Michael Keady Age/Wt: 6/9-9 F: 089050 OR: 54

1 tip

7/2

Comment: Finished fourth in the Dash on Derby day last June off a 32lb higher mark; struggling for best this year but too much ability to discount at this level and Tom Marquand a positive booking; visor experiment quickly aborted.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	6	10 / 14	9/1	56
28/04/25	Windsor / Handicap / F	5	5 / 11	9/4	57
18/04/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	11 / 15	40/1	60
03/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	9 / 9	40/1	65
16/01/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	5	8 / 8	12/1	69
04/01/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	10 / 10	33/1	72

Jamie Bond

Jockey: Harrison Shaw Trainer: Bryan Smart Age/Wt: 5/9-9 F: 4-8390 OR: 54

1 tip

9/2

Comment: Poor strike-rate and down the field in two runs back on turf this spring; latest Catterick effort easy to forgive though as he got it wrong at the start and then saw no daylight in the home straight, finishing with running left in him; this should be run to suit and he's handicapped to go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	11 / 15	14/1	54
02/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	9 / 10	11/2	56
12/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	3 / 5	9/1	57
01/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	8 / 8	6/1	60
17/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	4 / 11	14/1	62
23/11/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	11 / 12	18/1	64

Banana

Jockey: Joey Haynes Trainer: Scott Dixon Age/Wt: 6/9-7 F: 27312 OR: 52

4 tips

9/2

Comment: 48th time lucky when winning at Bath a fortnight ago; ran another solid race when second back at Bath last week and although she's 2lb higher today, the return to a bare 5f will suit; other pace to deal with but she's clearly thriving and could have more to come on fast turf.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	Bath / Handicap / F	6	2 / 9	4/1	50
05/05/25	Bath / Handicap / F	6	1 / 8	15/2	46
22/04/25	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	6	3 / 7	9/1	46
31/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	7 / 11	12/1	46
27/03/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	2 / 10	28/1	46
15/03/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	10 / 11	17/2	46

Stroxx

Jockey: C Horgan Trainer: Liam Bailey Age/Wt: 8/9-6 F: 921482 OR: 51

6 tips

8/1

Comment: Two wins this year and he ran another good race in defeat when second at Catterick last week (5f, good to firm); runs off the same mark and his rider takes off a handy 5lb; contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	2 / 15	14/1	51
01/05/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	8 / 9	15/2	52
21/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	4 / 10	10/1	52
09/04/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	1 / 9	15/2	50
02/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	2 / 10	16/1	50
14/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	9 / 11	7/1	52

Snow Berry

Jockey: Alistair Rawlinson Trainer: Michael Appleby Age/Wt: 7/9-7 F: 475-0 OR: 52

1 tip

17/2

Comment: Has a good record at the track, winning three times (twice last summer), and she's 4lb lower than for her Bath win last September; not at her best when last seen but there are positives on this return from four months off.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	10 / 11	25/1	55
28/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	5 / 12	22/1	56
14/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	7 / 11	20/1	58
04/11/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	4 / 11	40/1	59
07/10/24	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	6	7 / 10	22/1	60
15/09/24	Bath / Handicap / F	6	7 / 8	9/4	60

Masterclass

Jockey: Cam Hardie Trainer: Paul Midgley Age/Wt: 6/9-7 F: 80-756 OR: 52

17/2

Comment: His lowly mark should be well within range and while his first two runs after wind surgery haven't hinted at a full revival, he looks the type to pop up soon; 5f plenty sharp enough but it's likely this will be strongly run and he should be finishing his race off well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	6 / 9	6/1	54
12/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	6	5 / 17	15/2	55
01/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	7 / 8	8/1	59
10/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	10 / 12	10/1	62
23/11/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	8 / 12	22/1	64
20/07/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	6	13 / 14	33/1	66

Marcus

Jockey: D Egan Trainer: Charlie Wallis Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 237-3 OR: 45

17/2

Comment: 0-17; has shown enough to think he could win a small race and he travelled well at Southwell on his return to action 19 days ago; each-way shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	3 / 9	16/1	46
18/11/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	7 / 11	5/2	46
31/10/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	3 / 9	5/1	46
17/10/24	Brighton / Handicap / F	6	2 / 5	6/1	46
08/10/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	6 / 12	22/1	46
23/09/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	3 / 8	3/1	46

Tilsworth Ony Ta

Jockey: Jim Crowley Trainer: J. R. Jenkins Age/Wt: 6/9-1 F: 5-32693 OR: 46

12/1

Comment: Five-time winner; threatening this year, most recently finishing third of eight at Bath two weeks ago (5f, firm; race won by Banana); unplaced in five visits to Nottingham but he's capable at this level.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Bath / Handicap / F	6	3 / 8	7/2	46
12/04/25	Brighton / Handicap / F	6	9 / 12	10/1	48
03/03/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	6 / 9	5/1	49
13/02/25	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	6	2 / 7	4/1	49
16/01/25	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	6	3 / 7	15/2	50
30/12/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	5 / 11	9/2	51

Gypsy Nation

Jockey: Ray Dawson Trainer: Michael Appleby Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 46405 OR: 45

12/1

Comment: Exposed 20-race maiden; retains some ability after his lengthy absence and dropping to 5f shouldn't be a big issue; others appeal more for win purposes though.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	6	5 / 10	33/1	46
27/03/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	11 / 11	11/1	46
03/03/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	4 / 7	20/1	46
13/02/25	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	6	6 / 7	9/2	45
11/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	4 / 10	7/1	46
30/01/25	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	6	6 / 11	20/1	40

Dunnington Lad

Jockey: T Eaves Trainer: Peter Winks Age/Wt: 5/9-5 F: 0-7760 OR: 50

28/1

Comment: Won two 5f handicaps at Ripon last season (soft and good) and he's now 3lb lower than for the second of them; not found his best so far this year, however, and the tongue-tie now goes back on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	14 / 15	12/1	50
01/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	6 / 9	14/1	53
21/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	7 / 10	20/1	53
09/04/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	7 / 9	18/1	54
07/11/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	11 / 12	20/1	55
27/08/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	6 / 7	3/1	55

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Nottingham

15:32

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 1/2f Stakes Going: GD/FM(GD PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: The biggest form contenders are King's Charter and HYMNBOOK. The latter has the benefit of recent match practice.

High Degree

Jockey: Tom Marquand Trainer: William Haggas Age/Wt: 3/9-4

1 tip

5/4

Comment: Too Darn Hot half-brother to US 1m-1m1f winner Technical Analysis (including Grade 2; RPR 118), out of 1m/1m2f winner (97); Irish Derby entry; major yard; interesting newcomer.

Hymnbook

Jockey: Billy Loughnane Trainer: S. P. C. Woods Age/Wt: 3/9-4 F: 8-32 OR: 82

7 tips

6/4

Comment: Form figures of 832 reflect that he's heading in the right direction; solid effort, narrowly beaten by a subsequent scorer, at Wetherby (1m, good to firm; turf debut) most recently; respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Wetherby / Unknown / F	5	2 / 10	11/2	-
07/04/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	3 / 11	4/1	-
09/11/24	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	4	8 / 12	100/1	-

Kings Charter

Jockey: W Buick Trainer: Charlie Appleby Age/Wt: 3/9-4 F: 34-

6 tips

10/3

Comment: 550,000euros foal, 650,000euros yearling; useful pedigree; made the frame at Sandown (7f) and Newbury (1m) last summer, and the form has received several boosts; gelded since; leading player on reappearance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/08/24	Newbury / Unknown / F		4	4 / 10	11/10	-
31/07/24	Sandown / Unknown / F		4	3 / 13	5/2	-

Displaying

Jockey: Callum Hutchinson Trainer: Andrew Balding Age/Wt: 3/9-4 F: 7-3

40/1

Comment: Only a modest third, no match for the first two, at Windsor (1m, good to firm; carried head high) on reappearance but is nicely bred and could well take another step forward; shortlisted.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Windsor / Unknown / F		4	3 / 12	11/1	-
16/10/24	Nottingham / Unknown / F		5	7 / 8	25/1	-

Zaramara

Jockey: Alistair Rawlinson Trainer: Michael Appleby Age/Wt: 3/8-13 F: 4

50/1

Comment: Related to a few winners for her yard; duly showed some ability with fourth-place finish, albeit comfortably held, in small field at Yarmouth (7f); shaped as if this longer trip will suit.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Yarmouth / Unknown / F		5	4 / 6	125/1	-

Andersen

Jockey: L Morris Trainer: David Simcock Age/Wt: 3/9-4 F: 46

80/1

Comment: Well behind Hymnbook over 1m at Wetherby, failing to back up his Chelmsford 1m2f effort; needs improvement to get involved and may be more interesting in handicaps shortly.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Wetherby / Unknown / F		5	6 / 10	11/1	-
08/03/25	Chelmsford / Unknown / F		5	4 / 8	16/1	-

Soho Legend

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt Trainer: James Ferguson Age/Wt: 3/9-4 F: 0

80/1

Comment: Closely related to a 1m4f Group 2 winner for his connections; always behind in 1m maiden at Yarmouth, having been friendless in the betting, and may need further.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Yarmouth / Unknown / F		5	10 / 12	100/1	-

Raedwald

Jockey: S M Levey Trainer: Richard Hannon Age/Wt: 3/9-4 F: 7-7

Comment: Couple of seventh-place finishes give him the look of one who'll find better opportunities in handicaps shortly, and he's held by King's Charter on debut running; needs to improve.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Yarmouth / Unknown / F		5	7 / 12	12/1	-
16/08/24	Newbury / Unknown / F		4	7 / 10	100/1	-

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Nottingham

16:02

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 2f HCap Handicap Going: GD/FM(GD PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: Preference is for MANARA, who has steadily progressive RPRs since switched to handicaps. North Star is second choice.

Manara

Jockey: D Egan Trainer: Kevin Philippart de Foy Age/Wt: 3/8-13 F: 1-122 OR: 82

5 tips

23/10

Comment: Has form figures of 11122, mostly on AW, since handicapping; ran well, beating all bar the market leader, at Brighton (1m2f) returned to turf most recently; edging up the weights but looks a solid contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Brighton / Handicap / F	3	2 / 5	8/1	79
07/04/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	2 / 6	13/2	78
11/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	1 / 6	2/1	71
18/11/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 12	5/6	60
14/11/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	1 / 10	2/1	54
01/11/24	Newmarket / Unknown / F	4	11 / 11	80/1	-

North Star

Jockey: Billy Loughnane Trainer: George Boughey Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 21-6 OR: 78

1 tip

5/2

Comment: AW novice form features a 7f win last autumn; didn't live up to expectations on reappearance (1m) but may do better with the outing under her belt; bred to stay this new trip; remains of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/03/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	4	6 / 8	5/6	-
11/11/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	4	1 / 10	1/1	-
18/10/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	2 / 7	7/2	-

Ciara Pearl

Jockey: Jim Crowley Trainer: Daniel & Claire Kubler Age/Wt: 5/10-4 F: 615-95 OR: 87

2 tips

3/1

Comment: Came up short in Listed grade over C&D three weeks ago; has to overcome a career-high mark but was successful at Newmarket (1m2f) in most recent attempt in a fillies' handicap and can't be dismissed.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Nottingham / Listed / F	1	5 / 6	12/1	87
04/04/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	4	9 / 10	7/2	87
09/11/24	Doncaster / Listed / F	1	5 / 11	16/1	87
25/10/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	4	1 / 10	7/1	81
21/09/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	4	6 / 7	11/4	82
10/09/24	Leicester / Handicap / F	4	3 / 8	7/2	81

Castro Aurum

Jockey: Ray Dawson Trainer: Darryll Holland Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 253-1 OR: 73

6 tips

15/2

Comment: Took well to first-time cheekpieces in Bath maiden (1m) on seasonal debut; may build on that success and show progress in the retained headgear, upped further in distance; possibilities off bottom weight.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Bath / Unknown / F	5	1 / 8	5/2	73
17/09/24	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	5	3 / 10	11/2	72
25/08/24	Yarmouth / Unknown / F	4	5 / 13	11/1	-
22/07/24	Windsor / Unknown / F	5	2 / 13	12/1	-
28/06/24	Yarmouth / Unknown / F	5	7 / 14	50/1	-

Mrs Twig

Jockey: Lewis Edmunds Trainer: William Muir & Chris Grassick Age/Wt: 5/9-12 F: 7817- OR: 81

9/1

Comment: The only seasonal debutante in this field but her record of 4-8 (AW/turf) last term included a reappearance win; stiff task in Listed grade on final outing and this is more suitable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/11/24	Kempton / Listed / F	1	7 / 7	33/1	81
21/09/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	4	1 / 7	25/1	77
15/08/24	Salisbury / Handicap / F	3	8 / 8	11/1	78
19/07/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	3	7 / 11	16/5	78
29/06/24	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	3	1 / 5	8/1	73
29/05/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	1 / 8	9/5	66

Bowerchalke

Jockey: Hollie Doyle Trainer: Jane Chapple-Hyam Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 471-8 OR: 75

9/1

Comment: Scored at Kempton (1m, AW) on final start in 2yo maidens; easy to back and seemed to need her Wetherby reappearance run; will stay 1m2f if taking after her parents; may do better still.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Wetherby / Handicap / F	4	8 / 11	20/1	76
06/11/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	1 / 12	20/1	-
13/09/24	Salisbury / Unknown / F	2	7 / 7	12/1	-
13/08/24	Nottingham / Unknown / F	5	4 / 11	15/2	-

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Nottingham

16:32

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 2f Stakes Going: GD/FM(GD PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Despite a couple of short-priced defeats, another chance is given to ONLY ONE BLUE. Second choice is Desert Shadow.

Serenity Blue

Jockey: A J Farragher Trainer: James Horton Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 5

2 tips

13/8

Comment: 360,000gns yearling; unraced for Sir Michael Stoute; showed promise with fifth-place finish, keeping on, at Leicester (1m2f) and looks open to progress; possibilities.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Leicester / Unknown / F		5	5 / 10	33/1	-

Desert Shadow

Jockey: Hector Crouch Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 572 OR: 77

5 tips

2/1

Comment: Godolphin colt who ran well at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW; clear second) most recently, improving on his two Meydan efforts; leading contender returned to turf.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	5	2 / 11	4/1	-
31/01/25	Meydan / Conditions / F	-	7 / 10	33/1	-
03/01/25	Meydan / Conditions / F	-	5 / 10	15/1	-

Native Spirit

Jockey: W Buick Trainer: Charlie Appleby Age/Wt: 3/9-2

3 tips

7/2

Comment: 200,000gns yearling; by Ghaiyyath out of a 1m winner (RPR 88) for his connections; interesting debutant, especially if strong in the betting.

Tenability

Jockey: Cieren Fallon Trainer: William Haggas Age/Wt: 3/9-2

11/1

Comment: Frankel half-brother to 7f winner Tiaraqueen (RPR 92), out of 7f/1m winner (96); one of two newcomers in the field; market informative.

Golden Handshake

Jockey: Tom Marquand Trainer: William Haggas Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 9

12/1

Comment: Royal runner; down the field in 1m maiden at Yarmouth, having been easy to back and seemingly in need of the run; may do better.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Yarmouth / Unknown / F		5	9 / 12	20/1	-

Earthwatch

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt Trainer: William Haggas Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 4

1 tip

16/1

Comment: Only fourth of five in 1m contest at Redcar but showed signs of ability while shaping as if this longer distance will suit; open to improvement.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Redcar / Unknown / F		5	4 / 5	3/1	-

Elzour

Jockey: Charlie Bennett Trainer: Ian McInnes Age/Wt: 4/10-2 F: 5

125/1

Comment: Has achieved nothing in bumper and 7f AW maiden, finishing last of five both times.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F		5	5 / 5	150/1	-
11/04/25	Sedgefield / Unknown / HF		5	5 / 5	33/1	-

My Mate Charlie

Jockey: T Eaves Trainer: Martin Dunne Age/Wt: 6/10-2 F: 9-

125/1

Comment: Failed to beat a rival in bumper and Flat event (1m) last year for Julia Feilden; now wears tongue-tie; no form clams.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
19/07/24	Newmarket (July) / Unknown / F		4	9 / 9	100/1	-
31/03/24	Market Rasen / Unknown / HF		5	6 / 6	40/1	-

Only One Blue

Jockey: S M Levey Trainer: Richard Hannon Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 2-4

1 tip

Comment: Beaten favourite in 1m AW races during the winter but showed ability, beaten just under 1l both times, and gave the the impression this longer trip will suit; remains of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/01/25	Kempton / Unknown / F		5	4 / 6	5/6	-
28/12/24	Southwell / Unknown / F		5	2 / 12	11/8	-

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Nottingham

17:05

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 1/2f HCap Handicap Going: GD/FM(GD PL)

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Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: He's in a stronger-looking race for the grade this time but MAN OF LA MANCHA (nap) is still preferred. Zarathos is second pick.

Man Of La Mancha

Jockey: Jack Dace Trainer: Ralph Beckett Age/Wt: 3/9-11 F: 5-631 OR: 71

9 tips

1/1

Comment: Showed ability in AW novice events won by useful sorts who have boosted the form; proved comfortably ahead of his opening mark in Windsor handicap (1m, good to firm) last week; incurs a penalty but Jack Dace takes off 7lb; the type to improve further anyway; highly respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Windsor / Handicap / F	5	1 / 10	7/4	71
26/03/25	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	3 / 12	11/2	-
01/03/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	4	6 / 8	2/1	-
04/12/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	5 / 13	18/1	-

Zarathos

Jockey: Ray Dawson Trainer: Dylan Cunha Age/Wt: 3/9-8 F: 4-3323 OR: 74

4 tips

7/2

Comment: Six-race maiden who is proving consistent; short-head second over C&D (good) and very close third at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) since switched to turf from AW; up another 2lb but is threatening to win a race of this nature; solid chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/04/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	3 / 10	9/4	72
09/04/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	5	2 / 9	11/4	70
21/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	3 / 9	9/4	70
14/01/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	3 / 8	6/1	-
11/12/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	4 / 13	5/1	-
20/11/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	2	7 / 12	80/1	-

War Howl

Jockey: W Buick Trainer: Michael Appleby Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: 940-3 OR: 73

1 tip

15/2

Comment: Six-race maiden; sold out of Brian Meehan's yard for 20,000gns after final 2yo start; shaped encouragingly at Newcastle (7f, AW) on debut for shrewd new connections and is likely to build on that effort; dam's side suggests he'll stay this new trip; shortlisted.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	3 / 9	9/2	74
20/09/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	4	13 / 14	28/1	77
06/09/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	4 / 5	9/1	79
14/08/24	Salisbury / Unknown / F	4	9 / 12	8/1	-
02/08/24	Newmarket (July) / Unknown / F	4	3 / 10	50/1	-
19/07/24	Newbury / Unknown / F	4	13 / 16	16/1	-

Hot Dancer

Jockey: Billy Loughnane Trainer: Charlie Johnston Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: 223-53 OR: 73

8/1

Comment: Proving a consistent sort, having been placed in four of his five outings; creditable third at Doncaster (1m, good) latest, leading over 3f out until inside the final 1f; each-way claims off the same mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	3 / 10	4/1	73
19/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	3	5 / 8	7/1	74
09/10/24	Nottingham / Unknown / F	2	3 / 8	7/2	-
30/08/24	Thirsk / Unknown / F	5	2 / 8	3/1	-
04/08/24	Chester / Unknown / F	4	2 / 5	9/4	-

Flagon Dry

Jockey: Edward Greatrex Trainer: Warren Greatrex Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: 521-3 OR: 73

1 tip

12/1

Comment: Steady progress in 2yo maidens culminated in narrow success at Southwell (1m, AW); creditable third in Ripon handicap (1m, good) on reappearance; place possibilities off same mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	5	3 / 8	7/2	73
24/10/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	1 / 12	11/2	-
05/10/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	2 / 11	3/1	-
21/09/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	5 / 10	15/2	-

Herculeus

Jockey: Lewis Edmunds Trainer: William Muir & Chris Grassick Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: 55-2 OR: 73

14/1

Comment: Handicap debutant; good second in Windsor maiden (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago, improving on his heavy-ground 2yo efforts; going one better requires further progress, which is possible.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/04/25	Windsor / Unknown / F	5	2 / 11	5/2	-
16/10/24	Nottingham / Unknown / F	5	5 / 8	40/1	-
21/09/24	Newbury / Unknown / F	4	5 / 7	12/1	-

Darn Hot Mystery

Jockey: T E Whelan Trainer: Henry Candy Age/Wt: 3/9-6 F: 324- OR: 72

14/1

Comment: Made the frame in three 7f AW races last year, best RPR when going close the second time; open to progress in handicaps but market may prove best guide to expectations; lacks 2025 practice, unlike her rivals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/10/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	2	4 / 13	5/6	-
11/09/24	Lingfield / Unknown / F	5	2 / 10	10/3	-
12/08/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	4	3 / 14	25/1	-

Everyoneknowsadave

Jockey: Tom Marquand Trainer: Jessica Macey Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: 57-195 OR: 73

25/1

Comment: Couple of AW wins for previous yard; creditable fifth, despite a tardy start, over 1m at Doncaster most recently (second run for new stable); however, likely needs some improvement to open his turf account.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	5 / 10	14/1	74
02/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	9 / 13	25/1	74
17/01/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	1 / 10	12/1	70
04/12/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	7 / 12	17/2	72
22/10/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	5 / 12	7/1	73
05/10/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	1 / 10	12/1	-

Oceans Charm

Jockey: L Morris Trainer: Ed de Giles Age/Wt: 3/9-4 F: 5-26 OR: 70

50/1

Comment: Best novice effort when second at Southwell (1m, AW); seemed to need the run at Windsor two weeks ago when back from a break on debut for new yard; heed the market signals now handicapping.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Windsor / Unknown / F	4	6 / 12	22/1	-
23/01/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	2 / 7	9/1	-
23/09/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	5 / 7	20/1	-

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