MEETING · TODAY

Thursday 25 June 2026 Nottingham

6 Pick Six vs The Fox Stack six. Beat the head tipster.

6 races 36 runners First off 10:30

Going Good Flat Left-handed Galloping Headline 10:30 · £6,480

10:30

Happy Retirement Martin Stoneman Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race) ✓ Result

Class 3 1m2f50y ·Good ·£6,480 · 3 runners Open

No.

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Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

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Slip

Comment

Food For Thought

Age 3 · 9-2

62-4

Pat Dobbs 14%

Ralph Beckett 19%

9-2

11/8 5/4 18/13

Well bred by a top yard and bred to relish a step up in trip, Food For Thought left a fair impression when fourth at Chepstow last time — that run clearly had more in it. A course trainer with a strong record and a pedigree built for distance make this a compelling threat, though experience so far is limited.

AI verdict

Solid 90 Saturday Rating and fair 13/8 odds are offset by uninspiring 62-4 form suggesting inconsistency.

Hatta Romance

Age 3 · 9-2

Tyler Heard 7%

Mark Usher 10%

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127

9-2

14/1 20/1 12/1

A decent fifth on debut at Newbury in a competitive novice, Hatta Romance shaped with encouragement and should improve stepping up in distance — she's bred for 10f and beyond and handles good to soft. Only one start to go on, but the profile suggests more to come.

AI verdict

Hatta Romance's single form figure of 5, weak 25/1 odds, and low Saturday Rating of 127 signal limited winning prospects.

Velvet Vega

Age 3 · 9-2

Benoit de la Sayette 13%

John & Thady Gosden 24%

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161

9-2

4/5 2/3 8/11

Third on her latest start at Kempton, Velvet Vega flattened out late over an extended trip but her debut form has been well advertised at Group level since — this ought to be a more suitable test back at a sharper distance. Trainer firing at 28% and our top-rated runner here; the concern is she has yet to get her head in front.

AI verdict

Velvet Vega's dominant Saturday Rating of 161 combined with strong 1/2 odds and consistent form figures of 23 justify a perfect five stars.

11:00

Martin Stonemans Lucky Last Handicap ✓ Result

Class 6 1m6f ·Good ·£3,402 · 4 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Two Plus Two

Age 6 · 9-9

17-414

Pat Cosgrave 11%

Ed de Giles 10%

9-9

13/8 3/2 31/19

Two Plus Two has a pair of wins in its last five starts, including a one-and-a-half-length success at Bath, and ran to a similar level with every chance when fourth last time from the same mark — same mark again today. Wears first-time blinkers and takes the lead from the front, effective over 10-14f on a sound surface; the mark may be stretching the limits, but this is a weak field.

AI verdict

Solid Saturday Rating of 67 and competitive 6/4 odds are offset by top weight 9-9 and inconsistent 17-414 form.

Nymphaea

Age 4 · 8-11

296432

Marco Ghiani 16%

Jennie Candlish 17%

8-11

2/1 3/2 2/1

First-time headgear (p) applied as Nymphaea reverts from all-weather to turf, and her last run — a runner-up effort in a classified race at Windsor — showed she can hold her own at this level over the shorter trip. Effective at 12f on the all-weather and still without a win in recent starts, she needs to translate that consistency into a clear run; capable of making a race of it.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 59 and inconsistent form (296432) limit confidence despite carrying 8-11 at 6/4.

Star Of Jupiter

Age 5 · 8-9

46-256

Harry Davies 13%

Mark Loughnane 10%

8-9

7/2 4/1 3/1

Star Of Jupiter has been below her best in recent starts, beaten nine lengths at Yarmouth last time — a performance that needs to be put behind her. She stays well at up to 17f and acts on a wide range of surfaces, so the conditions are not the issue; first-time eye-shields (etb) may help but a turnaround is needed to get involved.

AI verdict

Moderate Saturday Rating of 53, uninspiring form of 46-256, and 8-9 weight limit the each-way appeal at 9/2.

Muhib

Age 5 · 8-9

553344

Shay Farmer 8%

Olly Williams 4%

8-9

6/1 8/1 5/1

Consistent performer at this level without breaking through, Muhib has registered two thirds and two fourths in recent outings and matched that level again when beaten two and a quarter lengths at Doncaster last time — effective over 10-12f and comfortable on today's going. Yet to win in recent starts and clearly exposed, but reliable enough to be in the mix for a placing.

AI verdict

Muhib's weak Saturday Rating of 51, inconsistent 553344 form, and 8/1 odds signal limited market confidence at 8-9 weight.

11:30

Cambion Electronics 65 Years In Manufacturing 'Hands And Heels' Apprentice Handicap ✓ Result

Class 6 1m75y ·Good ·£3,402 · 8 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

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Comment

Rusheen Boy

Age 5 · 9-12

4-1831

Joe Bradnam 6%

Julia & Shelley Birkett 14%

9-12

11/2 7/2 11/2

Landed a two-length success at Yarmouth last time but largely did so without being tested too hard against modest opposition — revised mark looks like it demands more on that evidence. Effective 6-8f on a sound surface and trainer in decent form; first-time headgear (t) is a plus, but our figures put him well towards the bottom of the field.

AI verdict

Rusheen Boy's moderate Saturday Rating of 71, top weight of 9-12, and inconsistent form of 4-1831 limit confidence despite fair 4/1 odds.

My Boy Harry

Age 4 · 9-11

064133

Kyle McHugh 7%

Jim & Suzi Best 9%

9-11

9/2 3/1 9/2

Returning to winning form with first-time blinkers, My Boy Harry ran to form back up in trip when third most recently, three lengths off the pace from a 64 mark — 1lb lower here. He took a handicap at Lingfield three starts back with a bit in hand off a lower mark and looks ready to go close again if building on that; a key danger for our selection.

AI verdict

Solid recent form (064133) and a competitive Saturday Rating of 72 justify mid-tier appeal, offset by top weight 9-11.

Mariner

Age 5 · 9-11

-87289

Mr Jude Fernandes 10%

Jennie Candlish 17%

9-11

9/2 9/1 4/1

Out of sorts in recent starts with back-to-back poor efforts, Mariner did post a runner-up showing earlier in the year and is clearly capable enough when things go right — tongue-tie applied for the first time today. Probably best at 8-10f on a quick surface and today's conditions suit; the switch in headgear could prompt a bounce-back, though recent form makes it hard to be confident.

AI verdict

Mariner's poor form of -87289, high weight of 9-11, and modest Saturday Rating of 63 at 17/2 odds suggest limited winning prospects.

Bajan Bandit

Age 6 · 9-10

304666

Alfie Redman(3) 9%

Patrick Morris 8%

9-10

11/1 11/1 9/1

Returning after a 90-day break, Bajan Bandit ran well below form on his most recent start — that effort came over an extended trip and the mark has been easing since. Suited to 7-8f on the all-weather, this is his first start since that disappointing run and on his earlier turf form he can't be dismissed; the question is fitness having been off for three months.

AI verdict

Bajan Bandit's poor form (304666), long odds of 12/1, and low Saturday Rating of 55 signal little winning chance here.

Mbappe

Age 5 · 9-9

78-316

Hope Regan 2%

Mark Loughnane 10%

9-9

15/2 5/1 15/2

Back after 141 days off, Mbappe was a bit keen in cheekpieces at Kempton last time and beaten four and a quarter lengths — the break since then is a significant unknown. Effective 7-8f on a sound surface and on a fair mark, but returning from a long lay-off and now sporting first-time headgear (p); too much to take on trust at this stage.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 66, inconsistent form (78-316), and a mid-field 6/1 market position offer limited confidence here.

Volendam

Age 4 · 9-9

231025

Matthew Lloyd Slater 8%

Tony Carroll 13%

9-9

7/2 7/2 3/1

Landed a four-and-a-quarter-length success at Bath in April off an 8lb lower mark and has been running consistently since, including a staying-on second before her most recent outing — she was ridden patiently and left with too much to do over an inadequate trip last time and a return to a mile here looks ideal. Effective over 8f on a sound surface, Volendam is our top-rated runner and represents a strong each-way proposition back at her best distance.

AI verdict

Volendam's solid Saturday Rating of 70 and consistent form (231025) are offset by 9-9 weight at 7/2.

Perfidia

Age 4 · 9-5

321359

Jake Dickson(3) 12%

Tim Easterby 11%

9-5

5/1 4/1 5/1

Landed a short-head success at Hamilton in May off a 1lb lower mark, Perfidia was running well throughout the season until a dismal outing last time where she found nothing under pressure — a sharp drop in performance that needs to be excused. Effective 7-8f on good ground, the mark is now back to her winning level and first-time headgear (p) is a positive; a key danger if returning to her earlier form.

AI verdict

Perfidia's mid-table Saturday Rating of 68 and inconsistent form (321359) justify a moderate 3/5 despite fair 5/1 odds and manageable 9-5 weight.

River Wharfe

Age 8 · 9-4

371860

Charlie Tucker(7) 10%

Tony Carroll 13%

9-4

20/1 12/1 20/1

Won earlier in the campaign but has been below that level since, including a poor effort at Southwell last time where he was never competitive — returning from a 58-day break on turf adds an element of the unknown. Effective 7-9f on any surface and from a wide draw in stall 8; a return to form is not out of the question but needs to be shown first.

AI verdict

Rated just 53 with poor recent form (371860) and unfancied at 14/1, River Wharfe shows little winning potential.

12:00

EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) ✓ Result

Class 5 6f18y ·Good ·£4,320 · 9 runners Open

No.

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Beechwood Glory

Age 2 · 9-7

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Benoit de la Sayette 13%

John Butler 13%

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134

9-7

20/1 14/1 20/1

A Cotai Glory colt whose dam showed real ability at 6f as a juvenile, Beechwood Glory has a demanding introduction on debut and a yard not renowned for having runners ready first time — born in February, and youngsters with that profile often need the run. Worth monitoring but hard to fancy without a prep.

AI verdict

Long odds of 16/1 and unknown form leave Beechwood Glory with little market confidence despite carrying 9-7.

Benefacta

Age 2 · 9-7

Finley Marsh 14%

Richard Hughes 15%

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149

9-7

13/2 12/1 6/1

Showed inexperience at Salisbury last time, hampered by the track and beaten eight lengths — still lightly raced and looks like she has further to develop. Effective over 6f on good to soft and possibly capable of staying a little further; the trainer is struggling for form at present, which adds a note of caution to an already tentative profile.

AI verdict

Moderate form figures of 78 and 13/2 odds reflect a mid-tier Saturday Rating of 149 at 9-7 weight.

Chan Noir

Age 2 · 9-7

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Harry Davies 13%

Jane Chapple-Hyam 13%

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141

9-7

13/2 10/1 6/1

A Blackbeard colt — by a high-class sprinting sire out of a well-regarded middle-distance mare — Chan Noir fetched 32,000 guineas as a yearling and is a half-brother to Samurai Mike, who showed smart ability at 6f. With a pedigree that suggests 6f is likely to suit, the betting will be the guide on debut; hard to assess without a run.

AI verdict

Midfield Saturday Rating of 141 and 11/1 odds suggest potential without market confidence to justify higher stars.

Crowned

Age 2 · 9-7

Kyle McHugh 7%

Michael Keady 6%

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152

9-7

10/3 9/4 10/3

Caught a bit flat-footed early on debut at Windsor but picked up well in the closing stages to finish third, beaten three and a half lengths — the experience looks to have been instructive and a step up in trip should bring more. Effective at 5f and expected to stay further; yet to win but the debut read was encouraging.

AI verdict

Strong 152 Saturday Rating and competitive 5/2 market odds support Crowned's 4-star rating despite carrying 9-7 with limited form.

Emirates Express

Age 2 · 9-7

Pat Cosgrave 11%

Jack Morland 10%

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124

9-7

80/1 40/1 66/1

Without a win in two recent starts, Emirates Express has had little to show and trailed home on both occasions without troubling a rival — the breeding suggests a mile may ultimately be the distance to unlock something, but there is nothing to go on at this stage. Best watched for now.

AI verdict

Odds of 50/1 and a blank form reading of 00 signal a 124-rated longshot carrying 9-7 with no winning prospects.

Koodini

Age 2 · 9-7

902

Jason Watson 13%

Hugo Palmer 13%

9-7

10/3 5/2 3/1

Produced a step forward at Chester last time, finishing second beaten three lengths under positive handling — the performance suggests he has more to offer and he is a player if building on it. Sired by a high-class miler out of a dam effective from 6f to a mile, the profile fits; yet to win, but shows enough to be the one to beat here.

AI verdict

Mid-range Saturday Rating of 75, 3/1 odds, and inconsistent form figures of 902 suggest potential without certainty.

Supreme Star

Age 2 · 9-7

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Marco Ghiani 16%

Marco Botti 16%

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145

9-7

8/1 17/2 15/2

A Supremacy colt foaled in May who is a half-brother to Rebel At Dawn — a useful 6f performer — whose dam landed her second outing as a juvenile; an encouraging pedigree for a debut runner. Arrived at 4,000gns so market support will be key, but the family form gives reason to follow him in the betting.

AI verdict

Mid-tier Saturday Rating of 145, unfavoured market position at 17/2, and heaviest weight of 9-7 limit Supreme Star to a middling 3-star rating.

Ten Year Stretch

Age 2 · 9-7

William Carver 10%

Jamie Osborne 12%

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124

9-7

SP 22/1 28/1

Struggled to lay up with the pace at Salisbury on debut, beaten seven lengths and never a factor — a sprint sire crossed with a middle-distance dam suggests the trip here may still not be long enough. Lightly raced and perhaps better over a stiffer test; not easy to back with confidence yet.

AI verdict

Long-shot odds of 25/1 and a single form figure of 7 signal limited competitive prospects despite carrying 9-7.

Cheeky Chesca

Age 2 · 9-2

55223

Jake Dickson(3) 12%

Tim Easterby 11%

9-2

10/3 FCST 11/4

Consistent in her first five appearances with three placed efforts, Cheeky Chesca was six lengths third at Hamilton most recently — she stays 6f and the quicker surface here plays to her strengths. The worry is that she has been knocking on the door without getting through; good enough to take a maiden on what she has shown, but the five-race blank is becoming a concern.

AI verdict

Consistent form (55223) and fair 3/1 odds support mid-tier appeal, but an 81 Saturday Rating limits confidence.

12:30

Neigh More Early Starts For Martin Stoneman Handicap ✓ Result

Class 5 6f18y ·Good ·£4,187 · 6 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

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Age

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Slip

Comment

Emperor Caradoc

Age 7 · 9-12

401356

David Nolan 12%

Paul Midgley 11%

9-12

SP FCST 4/1

Landed a half-length success off a 1lb lower mark at Thirsk in May and ran to that level again sixth last time at the same rating — same mark here now aided by first-time headgear (p). Effective at 5-6f on any ground, Emperor Caradoc is in decent shape and lines up as our top-rated runner; the chief query is whether he can translate consistent placed efforts into a win.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-12 with a modest Saturday Rating of 62 and patchy form reading 401356 makes Emperor Caradoc a weak selection.

Paws For Thought

Age 8 · 9-11

109-07

James Sullivan 8%

Donald McCain 15%

9-11

11/1 17/2 10/1

Progressed on reappearance but laboured to seventh without threatening at Chester last time, and the going here is likely to be quicker than this horse prefers — effective 5-7f but ideally wants some give. Suited to Chester's quirks, Paws For Thought looks hard to place here on fast ground and our figures put him last of six.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 69 combined with poor form (109-07) and a burdensome 9-11 weight undermines the 17/2 market appeal.

Cuban Lady

Age 4 · 9-10

236-84

Marco Ghiani 16%

Tom Clover 17%

9-10

4/1

Generally consistent and handles today's trip, Cuban Lady was fourth at Bath last time — running around freely early but building on her reappearance run. First-time cheekpieces could help settle matters, though without a win in recent starts and our figures ranking her fifth of six, she looks to need everything to fall right.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 78 and inconsistent form (236-84) at 9-10 weight justify mid-tier appeal at 9/2.

Fenlander

Age 5 · 9-9

-23611

Christian Howarth(3) 9%

Pam Sly 13%

9-9

8/13

Two wins in his last five starts, Fenlander landed a four-length success at Leicester last time, pulling clear with plenty to spare off a 9lb lower mark — that improved form is the clearest piece of evidence in this field. Now up another 9lb, the question is whether he can keep progressing off the new ceiling; effective 5-6f on any ground.

AI verdict

Recent form of -23611 shows a win last time, but 9-9 weight and short 4/6 odds suggest the market overestimates a 88-rated horse.

Return Of The Gods

Age 3 · 9-5

31-8

Pat Dobbs 14%

Edward Bethell 17%

9-5

7/1 11/2 13/2

Strong 2yo form that has been well advertised since, Return Of The Gods was outpaced and needed the run on his handicap debut at Kempton, where he was never in contention — treated as a prep run. Yet to race on grass and trainer struggling for winners at present, but on his juvenile form he rates an unexposed threat; 78-day layoff is the key concern.

AI verdict

Solid Saturday Rating of 82 and fair 6/1 odds are offset by a declining form figure of 31-8 and a hefty 9-5 weight.

Master Of Entropy

Age 3 · 9-4

9-356

Pat Cosgrave 11%

John & Sean Quinn 12%

9-4

14/1 9/1 12/1

Pulled hard on his handicap debut at Chester on softer ground, a clearly unsuitable combination, and could be marked up for that — on what he has shown in maidens the mark looks fair. Effective over a mile on good and all-weather, Master Of Entropy is still learning the game; yet to win in recent starts but it is early in his career and draw 1 here.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-4 with a Saturday Rating of 74 and inconsistent form (9-356) at 9/1 makes Master Of Entropy a mid-tier market proposition.

13:00

Martin Stonemans Final Furlong Handicap ✓ Result

Class 6 5f8y ·Good ·£3,402 · 6 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

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Age

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Slip

Comment

Beerwah

Age 4 · 9-10

6-2176

Marco Ghiani 16%

John & Sean Quinn 12%

9-10

5/1 FCST 9/2

Took a one-and-a-quarter-length success at Redcar three starts back and was poorly positioned in a race run at a strong pace from the front last time — that sixth is best set aside. First-time blinkers added today and effective at 5f on fast and soft ground, Beerwah is our top-rated runner; form has been patchy of late and the rating looks demanding, but the equipment change could sharpen the picture.

AI verdict

Beerwah's mid-range Saturday Rating of 65 and inconsistent form of 6-2176 justify a cautious 3/5 despite fair 9/2 odds.

Sergeant Mayer

Age 5 · 9-10

48-069

Ethan Tindall 10%

Nigel Tinkler 11%

9-10

5/2 7/1 5/2

Below his best in recent outings — beaten five and a half lengths at Redcar last time — Sergeant Mayer's mark has been easing as a result, which offers some potential upside. Effective 5-6f on good to soft and fast ground, and first-time headgear (p) may help; without a win in recent starts and form hard to trust, though a better mark could tempt.

AI verdict

Poor form figures of 48-069 and a low Saturday Rating of 61 make Sergeant Mayer a risky 9/2 shot.

Irish Dancer

Age 6 · 9-9

273182

Zak Wheatley 10%

Declan Carroll 11%

9-9

3/1 3/2 11/4

Took a half-length success at Catterick three starts back off a 2lb lower mark and ran to that level again when a short-head second most recently — same mark applies today with first-time headgear (tb) added. Irish Dancer is generally consistent at 5f on a range of surfaces; the mark looks high enough, but with recent placed efforts this is a leading danger to our selection.

AI verdict

Solid recent form (273182) and a competitive 9/4 market price are offset by a modest Saturday Rating of 67 and a testing 9-9 weight.

Invincible Crown

Age 4 · 9-8

9-6474

James Sullivan 8%

Ruth Carr 12%

9-8

7/2 5/2 7/2

Met trouble in running and left with too much to do at Thirsk last time, beaten just one and a quarter lengths — a performance that should be marked up given the interference. Effective at 5f on a sound surface and a considerable way below her last winning mark, Invincible Crown has a chance if she gets a clear run; trainer cold at present, which is worth noting.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-8 with a modest Saturday Rating of 60 and poor recent form of 9-6474 limits confidence despite 3/1 odds.

Comedian Leader

Age 6 · 9-2

778965

William Cox 5%

Jim & Suzi Best 9%

9-2

17/2 5/1 17/2

Finishing her last six starts between fifth and ninth, Comedian Leader has been held in recent outings — though she ran to form beaten two lengths at Lingfield last time at a 1lb higher mark. Races from off the pace, effective 6-8f on good ground and on a dropping mark after a short break; needs a sharp turn in fortunes to get involved here and is hard to fancy.

AI verdict

Weak Saturday Rating of 51, poor recent form (778965), and a 9-2 weight burden justify the 2/5 rating despite fair 13/2 odds.

Doralee

Age 5 · 9-0

533694

Finley Marsh 14%

David & Nicola Barron 10%

9-0

11/1 7/1 11/1

Failed to land a blow at Ripon last time, beaten four and a half lengths without threatening — needs to reverse that trend to make an impact here. Effective at 5f on soft and good to firm, Doralee has a drop in weight over some rivals and has shown third-place consistency earlier in the season; hard to fancy with confidence until she reproduces that earlier form.

AI verdict

Doralee's poor form (533694), high weight of 9-0, and weak Saturday Rating of 49 at 8/1 offer little market confidence.