MEETING · TODAY

Thursday 2 July 2026 Nottingham

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

7 races 52 runners First off 14:00

Going Good to Firm Flat Left-handed Galloping Headline 14:30 · £7,020

14:00

Racedays For 9 Pound At Nottingham Racecourse Nursery ✓ Result

Class 5 6f18y ·Good to Firm ·£4,711 · 8 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Ziggy Starshine

Age 2 · 9-9

122

Jack Doughty 13%

Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole 11%

9-9

4/1 7/2 4/1

Useful filly with a win in recent starts; her latest at Wetherby, where she was beaten 2 lengths stepping up slightly in trip, showed she handles a sound surface and the move to 6f looks in her favour — an opening mark of 74 makes her well treated on debut in handicap company.

AI verdict

Solid form figures of 122 and a competitive 82 Saturday Rating are offset by 9-9 weight and non-favourite market position at 4/1.

Innichen

Age 2 · 9-9

621

Edward Greatrex 14%

Jack Channon 14%

9-9

3/1 5/2 11/4

Landed a maiden success at Pontefract last time by 1 1/4 lengths and looks open to improvement now stepping into handicap company; effective at 5f with 6f a potential further plus, though a break of over two months may need working through.

AI verdict

Innichen's solid form (621) and competitive 82 Saturday Rating are offset by top weight of 9-9 at 5/2 odds.

Koodini

Age 2 · 9-5

9022

Oisin Orr 14%

Hugo Palmer 13%

9-5

4/1

Fitted with first-time cheekpieces, he was a length second in a maiden here last time and clearly handles the course and today's trip; yet to score but has the ability to be competitive, and he could improve again if he builds on that effort.

AI verdict

Koodini's mid-range Saturday Rating of 76 and inconsistent form of 9022 justify a cautious 3/5 despite fair 9/2 odds.

Yahaira

Age 2 · 9-4

0641

William Cox 5%

Tom Dascombe 12%

9-4

9/1 15/2 9/1

Landed a narrow win at Newbury last time over 6f on fast ground and brings cheekpieces to add today; with plenty of pace and effective on this surface, she merits respect as a potential improver on her handicap bow.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 71, weak 0641 form, and 8/1 odds signal limited market confidence at 9-4 weight.

Courseyoudo

Age 2 · 9-3

675

Cieren Fallon 18%

Tom Lacey 19%

9-3

14/1 11/1 14/1

Winless in recent starts and sits at the foot of our ratings; his latest at Sandown showed marginal forward movement though he may not have beaten much given the long starting price, and a trainer in decent form is the main encouragement as he goes handicapping.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 60, poor form figures of 675, and 12/1 odds signal limited winning prospects at 9-3 weight.

Havana Grey Star

Age 2 · 9-2

458

Daniel Tudhope 18%

Richard Hughes 15%

9-2

17/2 9/1 15/2

Well below her best at Sandown last time and the trainer's yard has been in a quiet spell recently; her earlier outings suggested more ability over this trip on a sound surface, and a handicap debut can bring out the best — a return to form is possible if she rediscovers that earlier level.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 63, 10/1 odds, and poor form figures of 458 offer little confidence at 9-2 weight.

Ponte Carlo

Age 2 · 9-1

3863

David Allan 13%

Tim Easterby 11%

9-1

11/2 9/2 5/1

Third by 2 1/4 lengths in a maiden at Newcastle last time, showing he handles a range of trips up to 7f, and he steps into handicap company today wearing first-time cheekpieces; yet to score but the profile suggests there is more to come off a workable mark.

AI verdict

Ponte Carlo rates 3/5 with a modest Saturday Rating of 72, middling 4/1 odds, and uninspiring form figures of 3863 at 9-1 weight.

Invincible Isaac

Age 2 · 8-13

0495

Jack Callan 14%

Lemos De Souza 11%

8-13

12/1 12/1 10/1

Beaten 7 lengths in a maiden at Bath last time and needs to show considerably more to get competitive in handicap company; wears a first-time visor today, which is of interest, and handles the trip on good ground — a significant step forward in performance is required.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 56, weak 0495 form, and 14/1 odds signal a horse the market strongly dismisses as a genuine contender.

14:30

EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race) ✓ Result

Class 3 6f18y ·Good to Firm ·£7,020 · 6 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Ash Tree

Age 2 · 9-2

—

Cieren Fallon 18%

Jane Chapple-Hyam 13%

—

153

9-2

9/4 11/4 2/1

A 240,000-euro Blue Point filly who is a full sister to Archer Royal, a smart performer over 8f; merits close attention on her debut and, while there is no previous form to judge her by, the profile alone marks her out as a serious contender.

AI verdict

Strong Saturday Rating of 153 combined with competitive 10/3 odds and solid 9-2 weight assignment justifies four-star market confidence.

Bearly Blue

Age 2 · 9-2

Daniel Tudhope 18%

Richard Hughes 15%

—

153

9-2

9/2 9/2 4/1

Runner-up beaten 4 lengths at Goodwood last time having moved forward from her debut, but today's faster ground is a potential concern given she has shown her best on soft; ranks fifth on our figures and the switch to firmer conditions is a question worth noting.

AI verdict

Strong Saturday Rating of 153 and competitive 9/2 odds support her 4-star rating despite unspectacular 72 form figures.

Chiwara

Age 2 · 9-2

Jason Hart 14%

Richard & Peter Fahey 10%

—

155

9-2

3/1 FCST 11/4

Shaped with encouragement on debut at Ripon, finishing second beaten 2 lengths over 6f on good ground; already handles the conditions and trip, and a filly with just the one run looks open to further progress second time out — a strong danger in this heat.

AI verdict

Strong Saturday Rating of 155 and solid form figure back a 3/1 market contender carrying 9-2.

Fairy Well

Age 2 · 9-2

—

Edward Greatrex 14%

Jane Chapple-Hyam 13%

—

145

9-2

12/1 10/1 12/1

A 180,000gns Dark Angel filly out of a dam that was a very smart performer over 6f as a juvenile, and a full-sister to the useful Rum Therapy over this trip; ranks last on our figures on debut, but the strong pedigree makes her one to keep in mind.

AI verdict

Mid-tier Saturday Rating of 145 and 10/1 odds suggest market scepticism despite competitive weight of 9-2.

Grey Tamam

Age 2 · 9-2

—

Clifford Lee 17%

James Tate 19%

—

154

9-2

9/2 9/4 7/2

A 140,000-euro Churchill purchase from the breeze-ups who arrives with real appeal on debut for a yard firing at 32% in recent weeks; her dam excelled over 8f and this filly has the profile to make an immediate impression — commands the most respect in this field.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 154 and competitive 9/4 market odds at 9-2 weight signal strong winning credentials despite unknown form.

Nicely

Age 2 · 9-2

—

Rowan Scott 11%

Kevin Philippart de Foy 16%

—

146

9-2

10/1 9/1 10/1

A £95,000 Persian Force purchase from the breeze-ups who has much in her favour as a first-time runner; her dam was a very useful performer over 7f and she is a half-sister to Kazakh, giving her a strong speed pedigree — a filly to take seriously on first appearance.

AI verdict

Mid-tier Saturday Rating of 146 at 9/1 odds signals market uncertainty, limiting confidence to a moderate 3-star assessment.

15:00

Hon. Alderman Malcolm Wood Memorial Nursery ✓ Result

Class 4 5f8y ·Good to Firm ·£5,757 · 7 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Wait Geordie

Age 2 · 9-9

138

Jack Callan 14%

Hugo Palmer 13%

9-9

7/2 5/2 7/2

Landed a race in recent starts and showed useful ability at 5f on good ground; his latest outing in a visor at Beverley was forgettable, though that run came with excuses, and back to his better form he heads this field on our ratings from stall 2.

AI verdict

Rated 84 with solid 138 form but carrying 9-9 at 11/4 suggests mid-tier market confidence warranting three stars.

Undercover Affair

Age 2 · 9-7

422142

John Egan 9%

David Evans 13%

9-7

15/8 11/4 7/4

Showed smart form when going down by a neck at 5f in a novice contest at Redcar on his latest outing, and heads into his handicap debut in a first-time visor with a trainer operating in good form; the consistent profile makes him a chief rival.

AI verdict

Consistent form of 422142 and a competitive 85 Saturday Rating justify solid mid-tier appeal at 9/2.

Seed Ya Later

Age 2 · 8-12

213

Edward Greatrex 14%

Jack Channon 14%

8-12

6/1 10/3 6/1

Third under a penalty at Bath on her latest outing, a result that underlines her soundness in form, and the step into handicap company looks a natural progression for this 5f filly who handles good and firm ground; there is more to come.

AI verdict

Consistent form of 213 and a Saturday Rating of 82 justify consideration, but 10/3 odds and 8-12 weight limit upside.

Havana Gift

Age 2 · 8-11

472

Jason Hart 14%

John & Sean Quinn 12%

8-11

10/1 8/1 10/1

Second beaten three-quarters of a length in a seller at Musselburgh on her latest start back on turf, and the handicap switch may unlock something; rated sixth of seven on our figures and needs to step up to feature here.

AI verdict

Rated just 70 with uninspiring form of 472 and drifting at 8/1, Havana Gift lacks the market confidence to compete.

On The Queue Tee

Age 2 · 8-10

340

Cieren Fallon 18%

J. S. Moore 7%

8-10

12/1

Well below her best in a Listed event at Ascot on her latest start, a step up in class that proved beyond her; back to 5f in a handicap is a sounder proposition, though the trainer's recent form is a concern and she has shown inconsistency in her last three starts.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 63, weak 340 form, and 12/1 odds signal limited winning prospects at this weight.

Holi Scarlett

Age 2 · 8-7

763

Jack Doughty 13%

Stuart Williams 13%

8-7

13/2 8/1 13/2

Third in a maiden at Bath on her most recent outing, a result that showed a step forward in form, and this move into handicap company at 5f looks a positive angle; lightly tried and capable of further progress, she is hard to overlook as a handicap newcomer.

AI verdict

Rated just 65 with uninspiring 763 form and drifting 17/2 odds, Holi Scarlett lacks the market confidence to compete here.

Past Passion

Age 2 · 8-7

723

Rowan Scott 11%

Jonathan Portman 13%

8-7

11/2 4/1 11/2

Third in a maiden at Ffos Las on her latest start, handling softer conditions there, and the switch to handicap company may help her show more; acts at 5f and has shown promise in recent starts, though today's quicker ground remains an unknown.

AI verdict

Modest Saturday Rating of 73, middle-market odds of 4/1, and inconsistent 723 form limit Past Passion's appeal at 8-7.

15:30

Construction Day 14th October Handicap ✓ Result

Class 5 1m2f50y ·Good to Firm ·£4,711 · 7 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Al Maslool

Age 3 · 9-9

537502

Cieren Fallon 18%

William Haggas 23%

9-9

5/6 2/1 4/5

Produced his best recent form when runner-up at Lingfield on his latest start, having been tried over a longer distance; drops back to 10f here again in cheekpieces and, if he builds on that effort, his rating gives him sound claims at the head of this field.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-9 with inconsistent form (537502) and a modest Saturday Rating of 73 limits confidence despite fair 2/1 odds.

Liveinthelight

Age 3 · 9-8

0-591

Clifford Lee 17%

Ollie Sangster 14%

9-8

7/2 31/19 10/3

Landed her first win in a handicap by half a length at Ffos Las on her latest start, showing real resolve in the process; faces a 3lb higher mark on quicker ground today and the trainer's current form is a slight caveat.

AI verdict

Moderate Saturday Rating of 75 and inconsistent form (0-591) limit confidence despite attractive 15/8 odds.

Red Rifle

Age 3 · 9-8

6-5014

Oliver Stammers 12%

Grant Tuer 13%

9-8

18/1 16/1 18/1

Well beaten over a marathon trip on his latest outing when the extended distance proved beyond him, but that run counts for little; the return to 10f is much more his domain and he arrives 1lb lower with a trainer in good form, having landed a race in his recent starts.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-8 with a low Saturday Rating of 58, outsider odds of 16/1 and inconsistent form of 6-5014 justify just 2 stars.

Ceinture d'Orion

Age 3 · 9-8

463

Daniel Tudhope 18%

David O'Meara 13%

9-8

4/1 32/17 7/2

Third at a mile in a novice at Ripon on her latest run, a trip shorter than she handles best, and this return to 10f in handicap company looks a positive angle; without a win in recent starts but she enters this sphere with genuine potential and could progress.

AI verdict

Rated 72 with patchy form (463) and carrying 9-8, the 9/4 market position suggests potential without justifying stronger conviction.

Emma's Letter

Age 3 · 9-7

224-39

Jason Hart 14%

Ed Dunlop 12%

9-7

14/1 18/1 14/1

Tendency to race keenly held her back when well beaten at Windsor on her latest outing; returns after a short break with first-time blinkers fitted, which may help settle her, though she is yet to prove she stays 10f and faces a stiff task at the weights.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 52, 20/1 odds, and poor recent form of 224-39 carrying 9-7 offers no winning case.

Baron Wagstaff

Age 3 · 9-4

468

Sean Dylan Bowen 11%

Richard Phillips 4%

9-4

50/1 33/1 50/1

Keen and well below par in a novice at Southwell on his latest start, making no impression there; absent for 78 days and steps into handicap company for the first time, though he is bred for middle-distances and may do better in this sphere with experience.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 42, 33/1 odds, and poor recent form of 468 make Baron Wagstaff a weak contender.

Bergamo Gold

Age 3 · 9-4

113298

Jack Callan 14%

Charlie Johnston 13%

9-4

SP 18/1 14/1

Back-to-back wins in her recent starts came on all-weather surfaces and her turf ability is unproven, which is the clear obstacle today; gave nothing in the closing stages when well beaten at Redcar on her latest outing and remains hard to trust here.

AI verdict

Weak Saturday Rating of 48, unfancied 22/1 market position, and inconsistent form showing a recent 9th and 8th undermine confidence despite top weight of 9-4.

16:05

Watch Racing TV Now Handicap ✓ Result

Class 5 1m75y ·Good to Firm ·£4,711 · 8 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Thornaby Annie

Age 3 · 9-9

4-0221

Jack Nicholls 12%

Adrian Nicholls 13%

9-9

4/1

Opened her account in a handicap at Wetherby last time, landing a neck success over a mile on good to firm ground; arrives here wearing a first-time hood off a slightly higher mark, and she handles both trip and conditions well — she looks well placed on the revised figure.

AI verdict

Solid recent form (0221) and fair 4/1 odds are offset by a testing 9-9 weight against a Saturday Rating of 79.

Mayflower Billy

Age 3 · 9-8

0-4825

Sam James 14%

Jessica Macey 9%

9-8

8/1 7/2 15/2

Runner-up two starts back and handles a mile on good ground; pulled freely at Newbury last time when beaten 4 lengths, which makes first-time cheekpieces today of interest as an aid to settle him — yet to score in recent starts but not without a chance on his best.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 69 and inconsistent form figures of 0-4825 limit confidence despite fair 9/2 odds.

Storm Esme

Age 3 · 9-7

1-7085

David Allan 13%

Tim Easterby 11%

9-7

22/1

Won earlier in her recent starts and her latest run at Ayr — beaten 8 lengths over 7f — showed a hint of returning form despite the beaten margin; effective on varied surfaces and with her mark on a downward trend, she merits respect if recapturing that earlier level.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-7 with a Saturday Rating of 47, outdated form of 1-7085, and 22/1 odds signal minimal market confidence.

Empirical

Age 3 · 9-6

73-83

Cieren Fallon 18%

Ed Walker 16%

9-6

11/10

Placed third on his handicap debut here last time, beaten just 1 1/2 lengths off this same mark, and handles today's trip and going well; wears cheekpieces and looks to have more to offer — the top-rated runner in the field and the one to be with.

AI verdict

Rated 74 with form figures of 73-83 and carrying 9-6, Empirical's 11/8 odds suggest market respect but limited upside.

Sahara Magic

Age 3 · 9-4

77-767

Jason Hart 14%

Michael Appleby 13%

9-4

28/1 25/1 28/1

Consistently finishing in the lower half of the field in recent starts, beaten 7 lengths at Carlisle last time while failing to respond when asked; effective over 6f on AW but today's mile on turf poses a stamina question, and more is needed to feature here.

AI verdict

Sahara Magic's 43 Saturday Rating, 28/1 odds, and dismal 77-767 form combine to make this 9-4 weighted runner an outsider to ignore.

Albertini Star

Age 3 · 9-3

860-

Clifford Lee 17%

Alan King 16%

9-3

16/1

Off the track for over seven months since a below-par effort at Southwell, and sits last on our ratings; wears a first-time hood today and the trainer is in good form, which offers some encouragement — but the long absence means she is taken on trust.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 53, poor form figures of 860-, and 16/1 odds signal minimal market confidence.

Mereside Princess

Age 3 · 9-2

643112

William Pyle 9%

David & Nicola Barron 10%

9-2

7/2

Two wins in her last six starts and beaten only a nose last time off this same mark of 62, showing real tenacity; arrives today wearing first-time blinkers and handles the trip and going — a consistent filly who rates a genuine threat to our top pick.

AI verdict

Recent form of 643112 shows improvement, but a Saturday Rating of 79 and 9-2 weight limit upside at 7/2 odds.

Kameko Fever

Age 3 · 9-2

424407

Oisin Orr 14%

Richard & Peter Fahey 10%

9-2

33/1 22/1 33/1

Well beaten at Musselburgh last time but showed considerably more in earlier recent starts, including a runner-up effort; suited by a mile on a sound surface, he arrives today wearing first-time cheekpieces — a bounce-back is needed but not without some claims on better form.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-2 with a Saturday Rating of just 42, outdated form reading 424407, and drifting to 25/1 in the market signals minimal winning chance.

16:40

Wildwest Beer Festival 4th July Handicap ✓ Result

Class 6 1m2f50y ·Good to Firm ·£4,187 · 9 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Pay Attention

Age 4 · 10-2

38-926

Oliver Carmichael 8%

Faye Bramley 15%

10-2

7/1

Missed the kick at Newmarket last time and never threatened from the rear; today's first-time tongue-tie is of note and he has placed in recent starts, suggesting ability, but he needs things to fall right over this trip and makes more appeal as a speculative each-way entry.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 10-2 with a Saturday Rating of 54 and poor recent form 38-926 at 8/1 makes Pay Attention a low-confidence selection.

Crimson Road

Age 5 · 10-1

757-59

William Carson 10%

John & Rhys Flint 8%

10-1

16/1 40/1 16/1

Stays 8-10f on a sound surface and returns after a break of nearly two months; his most recent run on the Flat at Windsor was below par, and more is needed before he can get competitive with this type of company — his mark has been falling but further improvement is required.

AI verdict

Crimson Road's Saturday Rating of 31, 40/1 odds, and poor form figures of 757-59 confirm a wholly unconvincing market outsider.

Spec Of Light

Age 4 · 10-0

972758

Finlay Bassett 0%

Tony Forbes 4%

10-0

66/1 33/1 66/1

Ranked last on our figures and in a difficult spell at present; his most recent outing saw him run too keenly over an excessive distance at Wolverhampton, and while he handles 8-12f and is effective on AW, he needs to rediscover form to land a blow here.

AI verdict

Rated just 34 with 33/1 odds, top weight of 10-0, and dismal form figures of 972758 make Spec Of Light an unappealing outsider.

Beauty Generation

Age 5 · 9-11

-75345

Jason Hart 14%

Ross Burdon 12%

9-11

8/1 15/2 7/1

In solid form prior to a well-below-par run at Leicester last time, and the trainer is currently going well; wears first-time cheekpieces today and is effective over 8-12f on a sound surface — if that Leicester effort can be excused, he rates a leading contender.

AI verdict

Rated just 51 with a inconsistent form of -75345 and carrying 9-11 at 9/1, Beauty Generation lacks the recent evidence to justify confidence.

Rugby Union

Age 3 · 9-5

09-05

Sam James 14%

Gemma Tutty 11%

9-5

11/2 9/2 5/1

Returned to near his best at Wetherby last time, beaten 2 1/4 lengths off a mark 1lb above today's, and handles 10f on good to firm ground; yet to score in recent starts but the form is moving in the right direction — further improvement is expected.

AI verdict

Moderate Saturday Rating of 62, a poor recent form reading of 09-05, and a hefty 9-5 weight burden limit Rugby Union's prospects at 4/1.

Mohmentous

Age 3 · 9-5

047112

Daniel Tudhope 18%

Ollie Sangster 14%

9-5

9/4 7/4 32/17

Two wins from his last six starts and only beaten 2 lengths at short odds last time off this same mark; the step up to 10f could bring out more and he looks well treated on a mark that reflects his ability — the one to beat.

AI verdict

Recent form shows two wins from last three runs, but a Saturday Rating of 74 and top weight of 9-5 temper expectations despite 2/1 odds.

Talking In Kode

Age 3 · 9-3

70265

Cian Horgan 5%

Edward Bethell 17%

9-3

20/1 16/1 20/1

Beaten 8 lengths at Leicester last time when unable to find any acceleration, but the step up to 10f today could prove more suitable; wears first-time cheekpieces and acts on good to firm — needs to find more on current form to feature but the trip change offers hope.

AI verdict

Rated just 48 with poor form of 70265 and sent off at 16/1, Talking In Kode is a rank outsider carrying 9-3.

Phantom Shadow

Age 3 · 9-3

4-8235

Cieren Fallon 18%

Harry Charlton 16%

9-3

17/2 9/1 7/1

In decent form earlier in the year and handles varied going from soft to firm over 7-9f; his latest at Ffos Las was modest, beaten 6 1/4 lengths, and he wears a tongue-tie today — yet to score in recent starts but place claims are possible on a return to form.

AI verdict

Rated just 55 with distant recent form of 4-8235 and unfancied at 11/1, Phantom Shadow carries 9-3 with little to suggest a turnaround.

Wadacre Geisha

Age 3 · 9-0

985242

Connor Beasley 13%

Charlie Johnston 13%

9-0

3/1 9/4 3/1

Beaten just a short-head at Beverley last time off this same mark, showing real consistency throughout her career; stays 10f and acts well on fast ground — yet to score but holds a manageable official rating and her persistence makes her a genuine danger.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-0 with a modest Saturday Rating of 66, Wadacre Geisha's consistent form of 985242 justifies mid-market 5/2 odds.

17:15

Events At Nottingham Racecourse Training Series Apprentice Handicap ✓ Result

Class 5 5f8y ·Good to Firm ·£4,711 · 7 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Winchurch

Age 4 · 9-12

341614

Conor Whiteley 15%

Michael Appleby 13%

9-12

11/4 2/1 11/4

Fourth despite an untidy exit from the stalls on his latest outing, a run that belies his ability at this trip on good to firm ground; arrives on the same mark with two wins in his recent starts and can go well once more at 5f.

AI verdict

Winchurch carries top weight of 9-12 despite a mixed form of 341614, limiting confidence despite a solid 85 Saturday Rating.

Sam's Hope

Age 6 · 9-12

159279

Mr Jude Fernandes 10%

Martin Dunne 12%

9-12

15/2

Off a mark 1lb higher than today on her latest run and beaten three and a half lengths, the reduction in grade here is an advantage; returns with a first-time tongue-tie after 62 days off the track and handles 5f on a sound surface.

AI verdict

Inconsistent form (159279) and a high weight of 9-12 undermine Sam's Hope's modest Saturday Rating of 71 at 8/1.

Muker

Age 8 · 9-10

9-8006

Finlay Bassett 0%

Nigel Tinkler 11%

9-10

9/1 12/1 17/2

Suited by five furlongs on a sound surface and holds a fair official rating, suggesting latent ability; failed to land a blow from well off the pace at Redcar last time and the trainer is going through a lean patch, so a considerable improvement in form is required.

AI verdict

Muker's poor form (9-8006), high weight of 9-10, and weak 12/1 odds signal little winning chance.

Beaumadier

Age 6 · 9-8

514743

Hope Regan 2%

Mark Loughnane 10%

9-8

5/1 10/3 5/1

Returned to his best when a close third at Thirsk on his latest start, inclined to pull hard but still going down by just a length and a half off a 1lb higher mark; effective at 5f on a range of surfaces, though the inconsistency in his profile remains a concern.

AI verdict

Beaumadier's inconsistent form of 514743 and a modest Saturday Rating of 76 limit confidence despite fair 10/3 odds.

Miss Brazen

Age 6 · 9-6

8-1365

Lewis Chalkley 8%

Michael & David Easterby 10%

9-6

5/1 13/2 5/1

Fifth beaten four lengths on a mark 1lb higher than today when marginally below her best on her latest start, and she has shown she can compete at this level in recent starts; a return to that form would make her a factor, though a step forward is still required.

AI verdict

Miss Brazen's mid-range Saturday Rating of 74, unfavoured market position at 13/2, and inconsistent form of 8-1365 justify a modest 3-star rating.

Spirit Of Applause

Age 6 · 9-5

7433-4

Jake Dickson 12%

Tim Easterby 11%

9-5

11/4

Placed twice in his last four starts and performed to expectation when fourth at Beverley on his latest outing, off a mark 1lb higher than today; equipped with first-time cheekpieces here and heads this field on our ratings, with 5f on a sound surface clearly his best conditions.

AI verdict

Solid Saturday Rating of 77 and fair 11/4 odds are offset by top weight 9-5 and uninspiring recent form 7433-4.

Hurt You Never

Age 7 · 9-3

-70398

Oliver Carmichael 8%

Adrian Nicholls 13%

9-3

12/1 16/1 12/1

Well beaten at Ripon on her most recent start in a manner that suggested she was not at her best that day; handles 5f on a sound surface and has shown better form at this trip, but the last two outings give little grounds for confidence.

AI verdict

Poor form of -70398 and long odds of 16/1 indicate weak market confidence despite a manageable 9-3 weight.