15:45 Nottingham
SoftGrassroots Series Final Sprint Handicap
- Prize money: £15462
- 0m 6f 18y
- Class 2
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
Abandoned
Form: 937211 CD
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 82
Beaten favourite in the corresponding race 12 moths ago when he got going too late, eventually taking third (Fantasy Master second and better off today); he's found the winning habit this summer, produced late to score at Southwell in August before following up at York last month; another step forward required to win but he's on an upward path.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 22 (16) |
12th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 3lb |
5-23 overall and thriving at present, following up a win at Southwell with another over this C&D on good to soft ground; a 5lb rise looks manageable and he's yet another to consider. |
16/1 |
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1st 10 (7) |
8th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Returned to form when beaten a neck off a reduced mark at Newcastle (5f, AW) last month and went one better there (6f) last time, when clear with a progressive runner-up; also effective on turf and he's not handicapped out of things back up 6lb; chance. |
12/1 |
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1st 12 (4) |
29th Aug 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Kept on well for second in a 5f Racing League handicap at Newcastle last week; stepping back up to 6f should help and he's 2lb ahead of the assessor; not discounted. |
9/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 637351 CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 77
Three of his five wins have come at Nottingham, including this race in 2022 when 5lb lower; made a bold bid last year when clawed back only late on by an improving filly; strong form when winning a 5f handicap at Doncaster 19 days ago (good ground) and a 5lb rise is unlikely to prevent another bold bid under these conditions.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 11 (4) |
5th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 5lb |
Off the mark for the season when well backed for a 5f handicap at Doncaster three weeks ago (5f, good); soft ground no problem but he's up 5lb and this is a better race than he usually contests; may come up short. |
10/1 |
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1st 7 (17) |
13th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
3lb lower than for his 6f win here last summer (good ground); yet to win this year but he's run several good races in defeat, including at York on Sunday when he only tired in the final 100 yards; big run on the cards back at 5f. |
7/1 |
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5th 21 (13) |
8th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Beaten on his 12 starts since winning last July but the signs have been encouraging of late and he's finished third on two of his last three outings (6f/5f, good to firm/good); each-way claims once more. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 700032 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 74
Hold-up sprinter who lurks on a dangerous mark; penultimate Salisbury third was a big run in a race where the pace held up; another good run when second at Hamilton ten days ago and he's one to consider.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 1 (7) |
9th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Went missing in the summer but he dropped in the weights and there has been more promise the last twice, doing well in the face of adversity at Salisbury last month; second at Hamilton 17 days ago and he's one for the shortlist; strong pace would suit. |
4/1 |
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2nd 1 (9) |
22nd Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
dwelt start, switched sharply right soon after start, in rear |
5/2 |
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3rd 6 (5) |
13th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Should be well handicapped but he has failed to build on the promise of his reappearance at Newmarket in May; not sure there will be enough pace on for him to shine in this field. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 941006 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 74
Recorded his first handicap win when narrowly landing a 6f event at Doncaster in June off 2lb lower (good to firm); handles soft, perhaps not heavy; finished behind a couple of these at York last time and others look stronger in this field.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 15 (22) |
8th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Won at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in June and this 3lb higher mark might not be beyond him, but he needs to perform better than when soundly beaten the last twice. |
16/1 |
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12th 8 (13) |
17th Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
swerved right start, raced near side |
14/1 |
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11th 11 (9) |
26th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Ended a losing run, and gained first handicap success, when digging deep to score at Doncaster four weeks ago (6f, good to firm); 4lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 632035
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 72
Yet to add to his 2yo Royal Ascot win in 2022 but he's tumbled down the weights and there have been promising runs this summer, notably a Doncaster second and a close fifth in the Ayr Bronze Cup 12 days ago; handles soft ground but perhaps better on a sounder surface.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 5 (5) |
8th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
pressed leaders, weakened over 1f out |
7/2 |
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5th 12 (17) |
20th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Yet to add to his 2yo Royal Ascot win in 2022 but he's tumbled down the weights and went very close at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last month when he had to be switched for a run; back to form when third at Leicester (6f, soft) recently and today's better ground could be a plus; in calculations. |
12/1 |
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3rd 1 (11) |
10th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
in touch with leaders on near side of group, headway from over 2f out, disputing second from over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds |
13/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 542421 C
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 0lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 70
Off the mark for the year with a cosy Sandown win 19 days ago; 5lb higher against stronger opposition this time and this trip on testing ground might place too much emphasis on stamina.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 7 (3) |
14th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 21y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
towards rear in centre of group, outpaced halfway, rallied but hung left over 1f out, went third inside final furlong, not pace to challenge |
4/1 |
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1st 6 (5) |
13th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Hold-up performer always reliant on good fortune but she only narrowly missed out over C&D two weeks ago (good; fine on softer) and she has to enter the equation. |
5/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 480622 D
Last run: 4 days
W: 8st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 64
Pushing two years since his last win but he's coming here on the back of two good runs, second at Ayr's Western meeting (5f, good) and then filling the same position at Ripon on Saturday (6f, soft); this is tougher but likely to run his race.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 6 (11) |
7th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
On a long losing sequence but is threatening to regain the winning thread, having finished second at Ayr (5f, good) and Ripon (6f, soft) the last twice; possibilities off current mark. |
7/1 |
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2nd 3 (9) |
28th Sep 2024 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
slightly awkward start |
5/1 |
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2nd 8 (5) |
19th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Hardy veteran who acts on any ground, but losing run is up to 23 despite a sliding mark; others are more persuasive. |
15/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 470054 D
Last run: 2 days
W: 8st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 63
Underfoot conditions in his favour and he's well treated on his spring form for Jack Jones; ran well for this yard at Chester on penultimate run and Monday's Hamilton effort suggested the return to 6f would help; others still look stronger.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 8 (5) |
14th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Largely below par since joining his current yard, finishing a never-dangerous fourth of eight in 5f handicap at Hamilton two weeks ago; this C&D scorer needs to take a step forward. |
14/1 |
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7 (2) |
30th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Well suited by plenty of give in the ground; not in top form for new yard this season, although more encouraging effort when fifth at Chester last time (5.5f, good to soft). |
10/1 |
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5th 11 (4) |
21st Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 110y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Won off a 2lb higher mark in April for Jack Jones but he's been well beaten on his last three starts and a revival is required. |
33/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 568724 DBF
Last run: 4 days
W: 8st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 62
Ran his best race this year when second at Hamilton nine days ago (6f, good to soft); not so good at Ripon on Saturday though and he looks vulnerable in this field.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 9 (6) |
7th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
led |
12/1 |
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4th 4 (6) |
28th Sep 2024 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won 5f soft-ground novice here in August 2023 and he went close in Hamilton handicap (6f, good to soft) on Monday; he's on the shortlist. |
4/1 |
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2nd 3 (1) |
23rd Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
took keen hold, led, headed over 1f out, kept on |
9/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 574323 D
Last run: 2 days
W: 8st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 60
Placed at Redcar in July and Southwell in August; capable off this mark but this is a stronger race than he's used to; has form on slow going but may prefer it a bit quicker; Monday's Hamilton third needs bettering.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6 (6) |
30th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Hasn't won since July last year (5f, good to firm) but now 5lb below his mark that day and has run creditably on last two starts; interesting. |
9/2 |
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2nd 8 (2) |
26th Aug 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
took keen hold, prominent |
5/1 |
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3rd 4 (2) |
21st Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Goes well here and has slid to a dangerous mark, being 6lb lower than when going in at Pontefract this time last year; not been at his best so far this season but has done all his winning in high summer and could well bounce back. |
8/1 |
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Verdict
A strong pace would bring Hierarchy into the reckoning but Northern Spirit and FANTASY MASTER (nap), third and second in this race last year, may fight this out. The selection has a good record at this track and his 5f win at Doncaster’s St Leger meeting represents strong handicap form.[Paul Smith]
Selections
RP RATINGS:
Northern SpiritSPOTLIGHT:
Fantasy MasterWEST COUNTRY:
Four AdaayTOPSPEED:
Havana PursuitD Express:
The RidlerTelegraph:
Northern SpiritThe Guardian:
Northern SpiritDaily Mirror:
Northern SpiritThe Sun:
Northern SpiritPOSTDATA:
Fantasy MasterThe Times:
Fantasy MasterDaily Mail:
Fantasy MasterThe Star:
Four AdaayDaily Record:
Four Adaay