Nottingham Races & Results Tomform Saturday 20th April 2024
There were 52 Races on Saturday 20th April 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Curragh, 7 races at Newbury, 8 races at Ayr, 7 races at Bangor, 8 races at Brighton, 8 races at Thirsk, 7 races at Nottingham, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 20th April 2024
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(1) God's Window 1/14, Dubawi colt who made a highly promising start when winning Doncaster maiden on debut. 1¾ lengths third of 7 to Ancient Wisdom in Futurity Trophy (8/1) at same course (8f, heavy), staying on well. Off 175 days. Will take the beating. Had two 1m races at Doncaster, winning a maiden and 2l third of seven in Group 1 Futurity.
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2nd (3) (7/1 +22%) Washeek
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7/1(+22%)
(3) Washeek 7/1, Twice-raced maiden. Improved from debut when third of 8 in minor event at Carlisle (7.8f, good, 11/1), having run of race. Gelded during 7-month absence. Front-running third at Carlisle (1m) as 2yo does not suggest he's a match for God's Window.
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3rd (2) (40/1 -60%) Rock Armour
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40/1(-60%)
(2) Rock Armour 40/1, Fastnet Rock gelding. Dam, 9f winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Empowering out of useful winner up to 1m (2-y-o 1m winner) Blue Cloud. Stiff task againt God's Window on debut. Late foal, by Fastnet Rock; dam 1m1f winner (RPR 80), half-sister to 7f Group 3 winner.
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16:50 Nottingham Stakes (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
This is a perfect opportunity for GOD'S WINDOW to get his three-year-old campaign off to a flyer before some potentially big targets. The Dubawi colt started off with a victory at the St Leger meeting, booking his return ticket to Doncaster for the Futurity Trophy, and he proved he belongs at the top table with a fine third. He is still in the 2000 Guineas, but his pedigree suggests he will be better over further so maybe a Derby trial beckons after this. Carlisle third Washeek is expected to chase him home, unless newcomer Rock Armour is above average.
GOD'S WINDOW ran a fine race going straight from a maiden win to place in a Group 1 at the end of last season and is impossible to oppose on comeback, Washeek seemingly showed a fair level of ability on his second start and is preferred to newcomer Rock Armour for second.
Having taken a maiden and been third in the Group 1 Futurity, beaten just 2l by the hot favourite, GOD'S WINDOW will surely win this.
(8) Mehmo 17/2, C&D winner. Three wins from 16 runs last year. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 9/2) 23 days ago. C&D winner; pick of this year's AW efforts bring him right into it; each-way shout.
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2nd (4) (6/1 -50%) High Opinion
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6/1(-50%)
(4) High Opinion 6/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Newcastle in November. Respectable third of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 11/2) 12 days ago, faring best of those held up. Expected to be bang there from the same mark. Good form over C&D; promising effort on AW on recent return from break; interesting.
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3rd (7) (12/1 -71%) Stallone
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12/1(-71%)
(7) Stallone 12/1, Course winner. Latest win at Newcastle in March. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 10/1) 12 days ago. Bounce back needed returned to turf. Course winner; two more AW wins to his name this year; below par latest though.
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4th (3) (11/5 +66%) Fortunate Star
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11/5(+66%)
(3) Fortunate Star 11/5, C&D winner. 6¾ lengths eighth of 10 to Zargun in handicap (10/1) at Doncaster (5f, soft) 27 days ago, unable to sustain effort. May strip fitter for that. Bolted up over C&D last spring; patchy since but he's had a run & this is a drop in class.
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5th (5) (28/1 -211%) Under Curfew
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28/1(-211%)
(5) Under Curfew 28/1, Thirty three runs since last win in 2021. 9/4 and cheekpieces on for first time, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f). Off 6 months. Winless since July 2021; back from a break on ground slower than optimal.
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6th (1) (11/2 -65%) Zargun
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11/2(-65%)
(1) Zargun 11/2, Latest win at Doncaster in March. 15/2, below form eighth of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, heavy) 11 days ago, unable to get to the lead but this is a big drop back in class. Not at best last time but penultimate Doncaster win makes him of interest at this level.
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7th (9) (18/1 +10%) Ohnojoe
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18/1(+10%)
(9) Ohnojoe 18/1, Hood/tongue strap on for first time when last of 12 in handicap at Catterick (6f, good, 25/1). Off 7 months and headgear left off. Not easily recommended but there are grounds for expecting better today.
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8th (10) (16/1 -129%) Bama Lama
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16/1(-129%)
(10) Bama Lama 16/1, Seventh of 8 in minor event at Southwell (6.1f, 9/1) 30 days ago. Should run closer to form this time. Conditions should suit and she's highly likely to leave her AW reappearance behind her.
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9th (11) (9/1 +18%) Glorious Rio
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9/1(+18%)
(11) Glorious Rio 9/1, C&D winner. Twenty four runs since last win in 2022. Below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 15/2) 10 days ago. Not at his best on AW this winter; returns to turf off a reduced mark; each-way shout.
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10th (6) (11/1 +56%) Harry With Style
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11/1(+56%)
(6) Harry With Style 11/1, Seventh of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 33/1) 16 days ago. Quiet on AW this year but getting back on slow turf could see him to much better effect.
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11th (2) (16/1 +20%) Refuge
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16/1(+20%)
(2) Refuge 16/1, Almost certainly needed the run when tenth of 11 in handicap (33/1) at Doncaster (5f, soft) 27 days ago. Dropped to a handy mark if stepping up on that. Dropped away on his reappearance but should do better in this lower grade.
17:25 Nottingham Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
HIGH OPINION has been in good form on the all-weather, running well in defeat on three occasions at Newcastle after going in there in November. He is a soft-ground C&D winner so the switch in surface will hold no fears for him and he remains competitively weighted. Stallone was behind him last time, but he had been acquitting himself well prior to that and can't be written off yet. Zargun is also better than his latest effort suggests, while Under Curfew often performs well without getting his head in front.
ZARGUN finally cashed in on a falling mark at Doncaster last month and, back in a more suitable grade after a lesser effort at Thirsk, he may well be able to dominate these. High Opinion made up plenty of ground at Newcastle last time and is a threat, along with Mehmo.
An open sprint in which C&D winner HIGH OPINION can build on his latest effort. Mehmo may chase him home.
(1) Chilly Breeze 28/1, 8/1, held back by inexperience and didn't achieve much when last of 4 in minor event at Southwell (5f) on debut 9 days ago. Outsider of four, finished last at Southwell nine days ago; may improve but needs to.
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2nd (6) (4/1 -129%) Teej A
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4/1(-129%)
(6) Teej A 4/1, Foaled March 21. 52,000 gns yearling, Mehmas filly. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner (stayed 7f), out of unraced half-sister to useful winner up to 7f Courageous. Plenty to like for a yard who have enjoyed lots of success with their juveniles in recent seasons. Attractive pedigree; yard won this last season with filly making debut; appealing profile.
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3rd (5) (17/2 -6%) Lady Dorchester
8.5
17/2(-6%)
(5) Lady Dorchester 17/2, Showed more than previously when fifth of 8 in minor event (15/2) at Kempton (5f) 10 days ago. Can take another step forward. Unplaced in AW races; plenty of experience but will probably need to improve.
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4th (3) (8/13 +59%) The Dragon King
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(3) The Dragon King 8/13, Showed plenty of speed when second of 8 in maiden (5/2) at Southwell (5f) on debut 25 days ago, clear of rest. Entitled to do better so holds obvious claims. Promising second on debut at Southwell; represents a top stable; probably the one to beat.
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5th (4) (12/1 -140%) Clipsham Noble
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12/1(-140%)
(4) Clipsham Noble 12/1, Foaled January 9. £18,000 yearling, Mehmas gelding. Half-brother to winner up to 7f Thatsthefinest. Market can guide. £18,000 yearling; plausible pedigree for a race like this; yard already off mark with 2yos.
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6th (2) (9/1 +36%) Orlando Magic
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9/1(+36%)
(2) Orlando Magic 9/1, Foaled March 21. 22,000 gns foal, Land Force colt. Dam, sprint maiden, closely related to useful 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Cappella Sansevero. Yard's only 2yo runner this season made a winning debut at Southwell; has to be respected.
17:55 Nottingham Maiden (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
The Dragon King was sent off joint-favourite for his debut at Southwell and gave his supporters a great run for their money, only being headed inside the final furlong before keeping on well for second. Natural improvement should be forthcoming but a chance is still taken on Karl Burke's Mehmas newcomer TEEJ A, who is out of a Listed-winning juvenile so is bred to come to hand quickly. Lady Dorchester's experience will stand her in good stead, but it will be disappointing if there aren't one or two better than her.
THE DRAGON KING showed bags of speed first time up when finishing runner-up at Southwell last month so with improvement on the cards, Clive Cox's colt is taken to go a place better at the expense of debutante Teej A, who represents a yard notorious for success with their juveniles. Lady Dorchester showed more than previously at Kempton recently and she rounds off the shortlist.
Teej A, from last year's winning stable, is an interesting newcomer but preference is for THE DRAGON KING after a promising debut.
(3) Ardbraccan 9/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. 50/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f). Off 6 months. Hard to fancy. Sole win back in 2021; has C&D form but nearly all races on good or quicker ground.
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2nd (1) (22/1 -193%) Contrast
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22/1(-193%)
(1) Contrast 22/1, Course winner. 9/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at Redcar (10f, good). Off 6 months. Has gone well fresh but likely needs a couple of these to falter. Course winner over usual 1m2f trip but well held on latest run over 1m back in 2022.
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3rd (4) (10/1 -82%) The Spotlight Kid
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10/1(-82%)
(4) The Spotlight Kid 10/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 3/1). Off 170 days. Cheekpieces back on. Others preferred. Handles soft; both wins over 7f at Yarmouth; looked non-stayer over 1m more often than not.
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4th (8) (18/1 +28%) Bay Dream Believer
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18/1(+28%)
(8) Bay Dream Believer 18/1, Unreliable sort. Last of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 50/1). Off 158 days. Hood back on. Others look more solid. Suited by drop to 1m in 2023; has won on good, effective on good to soft; has a squeak.
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5th (10) (22/1 -120%) My Mate Mike
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22/1(-120%)
(10) My Mate Mike 22/1, Winner at Lingfield in February. Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 5/1) 44 days ago. Profile already begininning to look patchy but not out it if putting his best foot forward. On the up when winning 7f AW handicap in February; well held latest; first 1m handicap.
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6th (9) (8/1 +33%) Macho Sun
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8/1(+33%)
(9) Macho Sun 8/1, Eleventh of 15 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, soft, 20/1). Off 169 days. Has work to do. Maiden; good C&D form on reappearance last April and mark has dropped.
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7th (12) (10/1 +17%) Haaf A Diamond
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10/1(+17%)
(12) Haaf A Diamond 10/1, Last of 10 in handicap at Leicester (10f, soft, 6/1), unsuited by step up in trip. Off 7 months. Generally held form well in handicaps last season and could be worth market check. Versatile tactically, made all for 1m win but held up when strong-finishing 3rd later.
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8th (2) (18/1 -177%) Cariad
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18/1(-177%)
(2) Cariad 18/1, Won handicap at Chelmsford in November and possibly found race coming too soon when down the field there under a penalty 3 days later. Place claims with visor applied after 165 days off. Four AW wins at 1m; turf maiden but acts well over C&D and has won after a break.
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9th (5) (9/2 +55%) Realised
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9/2(+55%)
(5) Realised 9/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, ninth of 14 in minor event at Kempton (8f). Off 166 days. Type to do better now handicapping. Well connected; minor form in qualifying runs; could do a lot better now handicapping.
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10th (7) (11/4 +50%) Seattle Time
2.75
11/4(+50%)
(7) Seattle Time 11/4, Respectable third of 9 in handicap (9/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 29 days ago, running on. Has good chance on pick of form and still isn't long with an up-and-coming yard, so makes plenty of appeal. Acts on soft; looked worth another go at 1m when making late headway over 7f on AW latest.
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11th (6) (9/1 -157%) Glencalvie
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9/1(-157%)
(6) Glencalvie 9/1, 8/1, won 12-runner handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm) 7 days ago, always holding on. Should be competitive again from 3 lb higher mark, Winning return to turf over 1m last week; back up 3lb; much slower ground today.
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12th (11) (11/1 -38%) Tonal
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11/1(-38%)
(11) Tonal 11/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in February. Shaped better than distance beaten suggests when twelfth of 18 in handicap (28/1) at Doncaster (8f, heavy) 28 days ago, left poorly placed. Respected. Cosy winner at about 1m1f on AW in February; excuses since; should still have potential.
18:25 Nottingham Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Glencalvie is likely to have her supporters after going in by half a length at Yarmouth last week and she would be foolish to dismiss off a 3lb higher rating. However, preference is for SEATTLE TIME, who produced his best effort for the Jack Jones yard so far when making the frame over 7f at Lingfield and the handicapper has been kind enough to drop him 1lb. The son of Time Test returns to turf and he can get his career up and running. Realised warrants a market check on her handicap bow.
SEATTLE TIME got back on track at Lingfield last month and it would be a surprise if things didn't soon click for him having not been long with the upwardly-mobile Jack Jones yard. Glencalvie scored at Yarmouth last week and has to be respected after that effort, whilst Tonal is better than he could show at Doncaster and is another player.
Glencalvie has less to prove than some but preference is for CARIAD on his strong C&D form on soft ground last summer.
(5) Queensland Boy 13/2, Possibly needed the run after 3 months off when sixth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 5/1) 19 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Below par on AW last twice but did win on turf last summer.
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2nd (1) (11/10 +8%) Clansman
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11/10(+8%)
(1) Clansman 11/10, Has seemingly returned an improved model this term, supplementing his Thirsk success earlier this month with another wide-margin victory in 5-runner handicap at Ripon (14f, heavy, 8/13) 2 days ago. Carries penalty. Could take some stopping in the same mood. Goes for a quick hat-trick after easy heavy-ground wins at Thirsk and Ripon.
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3rd (6) (4/1 -14%) Young Merlin
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4/1(-14%)
(6) Young Merlin 4/1, Blinkers on for 1st time in this code, kept mistakes to minimum but still failed to beat a rival when last of 4 in handicap hurdle at Lingfield (23f, good to soft, 10/1) 5 months ago. Makes Flat debut for this yard. Three hurdle wins last year suggest he can strike from good mark judged on best Flat form.
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4th (2) (10/3 +49%) Greatness Awaits
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(2) Greatness Awaits 10/3, Blinkered for 1st time, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f, 13/2) 7 days ago. Can give another good account. Two soft ground wins; recent AW runs respectable and not dismissed back on turf.
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5th (4) (33/1 -106%) Man Of Riddles
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33/1(-106%)
(4) Man Of Riddles 33/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in January. 12/1, run best excused when seventh of 9 in handicap at Kempton (16f) 59 days ago, ideally needing stronger gallop. 33-1 winner in January but below par since; unplaced in three previous turf starts.
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6th (7) (25/1 -79%) Shadowfax
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25/1(-79%)
(7) Shadowfax 25/1, Winner at Chelmsford City in November. Well held all 4 starts since and a first-time tongue strap goes on. Has lost the plot since Chelmsford win; new headgear combination must spark revival.
18:55 Nottingham Handicap (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
QUEENSLAND BOY was beaten into sixth over 1m4f at Wolverhampton earlier in the month and has been dropped 1lb. Ian Williams' charge is now on his last winning mark and he should improve for this step up in trip. The main threat might be Young Merlin, who was well held on each of his last three hurdles starts but could be seen in a different light on his first appearance on the Flat for the Amy Murphy stable. Anisoptera completes the shortlist.
CLANSMAN arrives in the form of his life so, provided this quick turnaround doesn't catch him out, Liam Bailey's 6-y-o is strongly fancied to complete the hat-trick with a useful 7 lb apprentice booked to ride. Young Merlin has his first start on the Flat for Amy Murphy, and he's put forward as the main threat returning from 5 months off, with Greatness Awaits taken to fill out third.
Clansman is thriving but this is a quick turnaround after Ripon on Thursday so he's taken on with YOUNG MERLIN.
(3) Powerful Response 7/1, First run since leaving Ed Bethell when respectable fourth of 12 in handicap (14/1) at Doncaster (1¼m, heavy) 28 days ago. Claims if able to build on that. Fair fourth on last month's seasonal/stable debut and could build on that run; chance.
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2nd (8) (15/2 -36%) Giselles Defence
7.5
15/2(-36%)
(8) Giselles Defence 15/2, Placed in AW handicaps at Dundalk at the end of 2023. Well held in 2 maiden hurdles for Gavin Cromwell around the turn of the year but looks on a workable mark back on the Flat for new yard. Stable debut; 0-15 but on a handy mark on best Irish form and not ruled out.
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3rd (2) (5/6 +70%) Big Bear Hug
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(2) Big Bear Hug 5/6, Latest win at Newmarket in November. 7/2, creditable third of 13 in handicap at Bath (1¼m, heavy) 13 days ago. Enters calculations. Placed on both starts this year (1m2f, soft/heavy) and another win looks imminent.
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4th (10) (11/1 +31%) Berry Edge
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11/1(+31%)
(10) Berry Edge 11/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. Sixteen runs since last win in 2021 but was placed off higher marks on first 3 outings last year. Lost way later in the season and has left Michael Dods ahead of reappearance. Poor strike-rate and out of form when last seen, but on a good mark and not written off.
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5th (1) (16/1 -60%) Lunar Jet
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16/1(-60%)
(1) Lunar Jet 16/1, C&D winner. First run since leaving Michael Mullineaux when sixth of 8 in C&D handicap last October. Percentage call to look elsewhere on return. Below par last October when last seen, but he won off 1lb higher last April (1m2f, soft).
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6th (6) (9/1 -29%) Shaheen Saqaar
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9/1(-29%)
(6) Shaheen Saqaar 9/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in December. Creditable third of 11 in handicap back there in January. Well held on previous turf start but too soon to suggest he won't prove effective on it. In good form on AW when last seen and major player if transferring that back to turf.
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7th (9) (66/1 -313%) Pending Appeal
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66/1(-313%)
(9) Pending Appeal 66/1, Course winner. 9/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Leicester (6f, good to firm) in July (final start for Charlie Hills). Significantly up in trip on reappearance for new stable. Returns from absence and all 13 starts over 6f/7f, but pedigree hints this trip may suit.
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8th (7) (7/1 +0%) Kittykarma
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7/1(+0%)
(7) Kittykarma 7/1, Won at Thirsk last August. Also went close on AW in October. Below par final start but resumes with yard in decent form. The drop back in trip may not be ideal but she's not discounted on her reappearance.
19:30 Nottingham Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
BIG BEAR HUG has returned with good placed efforts over this trip at Doncaster and Bath recently and another bold bid is expected from her. Adam West's mare could be the safest option in a tricky contest, although Powerful Response would be a big player if improving from his encouraging seasonal debut last month, and Shaheen Saqaar has every chance if picking up where he left off on the all-weather in the winter.
BIG BEAR HUG has been placed in 2 competitive races this spring and this looks a decent chance for her to open her account for the campaign. Giselles Defence is nicely handicapped on the pick of his Irish form if new handler Ian Williams has him primed after a break so he's second pick ahead of Powerful Response.
The mare BIG BEAR HUG (nap) has run really well in defeat on her two starts this spring and is taken to return to winning ways.
(3) Cypriot Diaspora 2/1, 12/1, caught wide when eighth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6f) on reappearance 25 days ago. Easy to ignore that and could be sharper with the run behind her. 6f win as a 2yo; sharper for last month's return; promise on soft; one to consider.
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2nd (6) (13/2 +59%) Yiengaa
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13/2(+59%)
(6) Yiengaa 13/2, 12/1, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Catterick (5f, heavy) 17 days ago. No significant progress since switched to handicaps and comes here with enough to prove.
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3rd (1) (9/2 -200%) Quercine
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9/2(-200%)
(1) Quercine 9/2, Thrice-raced winner. Cheekpieces on first time, won 8-runner maiden at Southwell (5f, 9/4) on reappearance 75 days ago, just holding on. Makes handicap and turf debut. Likely to go well. Improved with each of her AW runs this winter, winning at Southwell (5f) latest; unexposed.
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4th (4) (11/4 -38%) Wichahpi
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11/4(-38%)
(4) Wichahpi 11/4, Latest win at Leicester in October. 5/2, good second of 8 in handicap at Catterick (5f, heavy) on reappearance 17 days ago. Leading claims. Two 6f wins on slow ground in 2023; promising return this month; should remain competitive.
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5th (5) (11/1 -10%) Emerald Army
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11/1(-10%)
(5) Emerald Army 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 22/1, eighth of 12 in novice at Beverley (5f, heavy) when last seen in September. Makes handicap debut on return. Check the betting. One effort of note as a 2yo; gelded over the winter; can do better now handicapping.
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6th (2) (6/1 +0%) Ninety Nine
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6/1(+0%)
(2) Ninety Nine 6/1, Maiden winner at Richard Fahey last June. Also third in C&D handicap in October but well held in 2 AW handicaps for new yard to end 2023. Bounce back needed after break. Hamilton win as a 2yo & also ran well over C&D; well held on AW for new yard; could revive.
20:00 Nottingham Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Quercine makes her handicap debut on the back of a maiden success at Southwell and there could be more to come from the lightly-raced filly, but her ability to act on turf must be taken on trust and slight preference is for WICHAHPI. The penny appeared to drop for Bryan Smart's charge with victories at Thirsk and Leicester last autumn and she should come on from her seasonal debut, when second off 1lb higher in the mud at Catterick. Cypriot Diaspora is creeping back down the ratings and could prove best of the rest.
WICHAHPI made a good return to action when second at Catterick last week and can go one better now. Southwell maiden winner Quercine is feared most ahead of Cypriot Diaspora.
Ninety Nine is well treated and will appreciate the return to turf but CYPRIOT DIASPORA has had excuses since her Leicester win.
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(25/1 -79%)
(7/1 -56%)
(15/2 -36%)
(5/6 +70%)
(11/1 +31%)
(16/1 -60%)
(9/1 -29%)
(66/1 -313%)
(7/1 +0%)
(2/1 +70%)
(13/2 +59%)
(9/2 -200%)
(11/4 -38%)
(11/1 -10%)
(6/1 +0%)
