This response works through all designated Nottingham races in chronological order, identifying the assumed TimeWise Master Top Two rated horses (based on their listing order in the initial ratings report), summarising their prospects, and providing relevant race statistics and the Spotlight Verdict.
Nottingham Race Analysis (Chronological Order)
1.17 PricedUp Nursery Handicap (5f 8y, Class 5, 2yo)
TimeWise Master Top Two Rated (Assumed Rank Order):
- Alaskan Light (69 OR)
- Woolisle (66+1 OR)
Recent Form and Comments:
- Alaskan Light: Won a valuable Musselburgh seller (5f, good) in June. However, since then, she has only beaten one rival in two subsequent 6f nurseries on good to soft and AW surfaces. She is down 2lb and the return to 5f might help, but she still has enough to prove.
- Woolisle: Has been in the frame in four of her last five starts and is proven on a soft surface. She finished second of 12, forcing the pace over 6f here on heavy ground just six days ago. The return to the minimum trip of 5f should not be an issue, and she is respected off the same mark.
Spotlight Verdict:
Woolisle has already proved herself on a soft surface and the drop in trip may suit following her second over 6f here six days ago. However, slight preference is for MASTER HARRY who ran a previous winner close on his nursery debut at Catterick (5f, soft) this month and is less exposed after just four starts. U S S Charleston looks best of the others.
Race Statistics:
- Age Groups: 2yo only.
- Fate of Favourites: 1540 (Statistic extracted from a nearby card, likely Kempton data based on sourcing).
- Trainer Records: No explicit trainer records (W-PL-R) provided for this specific race.
Assessment of the Top Two:
- Alaskan Light (Weak chance): Her strength lies in her earlier 5f win and a subsequent drop in weight. However, her recent form has been discouraging in nurseries. Suitability to 5f is positive, but she needs to overcome her current poor performance level.
- Woolisle (Strong chance): Her primary strength is her consistent form (four places in five starts) and proven capability on soft/heavy ground, demonstrated by a second-place finish just six days ago. She is well-suited to the expected conditions and is respected off her current mark.
1.47 PricedUp Sheriff Of Nottingham Handicap (5f 8y, Class 5, 3yo+)
TimeWise Master Top Two Rated (Assumed Rank Order):
- Fuji Mountain (70 OR)
- Westgate Warrior (65 OR)
Recent Form and Comments:
- Fuji Mountain: Performed well off higher marks on soft ground last autumn. Although 2025 has been challenging, his recent close third of 11 at Redcar (5f, good) 12 days ago was his first placing of the year, renewing some hope. He runs off a mark that is 17lb below his highest last season.
- Westgate Warrior: His career is currently on the upswing. He achieved a front-running second at Beverley (5f, soft) and followed this with a clear-cut C&D win (good) two weeks ago. Despite receiving a 6lb rise, he makes a lot of appeal as he is open to further improvement.
Spotlight Verdict:
Roy Bowring’s 3yo WESTGATE WARRIOR (nap) is finding his feet now and he’s the only one in this field whose career is gaining momentum. He can follow up his C&D win of two weeks ago. Edgewater Drive never really threatened at Leicester yesterday but he did grab a 5f win on soft ground four weeks ago. Fuji Mountain is 17lb below last season’s highest mark and had his closest finish of this season last time out.
Race Statistics:
- Age Groups: 3yo 2-4-24, 4yo+ 6-13-67.
- Fate of Favourites: 23121035.
- Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Declan Carroll 0-1-2.
Assessment of the Top Two:
- Fuji Mountain (Outside chance): His major strength is running off a significantly reduced mark and his proven ability on soft ground. His recent third suggests he may be returning to form. However, overall 2025 form has been weak.
- Westgate Warrior (Leading contender): Strengths include being an in-form, rapidly improving 3yo who is proven as a front-runner over C&D. His weakness is the 6lb penalty applied for his recent win. He is highly suitable due to his winning course experience and momentum.
2.17 EBF Stallions Golden Horn Maiden Stakes (Colts & Geldings) (1m 75y, Class 4, 2yo)
TimeWise Master Top Two Rated (Assumed Rank Order):
- Hell Yeah He Did (85 OR)
- Masked Warrior (88 OR)
Recent Form and Comments:
- Hell Yeah He Did: Demonstrated useful form when placing second in a novice at Salisbury (1m, heavy), finishing clear of a subsequent winner. His latest outing, a close third at Pontefract (1m2f, soft) as 5-6 favourite, was comparatively disappointing. If he can replicate his Salisbury form, he is “very much the one to beat”.
- Masked Warrior: Possesses a useful pedigree. On debut at Newbury (7f, good to soft), he raced freely but was prominent throughout, finishing a close third with several subsequent winners behind him. He is considered a leading player with the potential for marked improvement, particularly if he settles better over the longer trip.
Spotlight Verdict:
Hell Yeah He Did’s second at Salisbury is the best form in this line-up but plugging on into a close third at Pontefract last time was pretty disappointing at 5-6. The door may therefore be open for MASKED WARRIOR whose debut at Newbury contained plenty of promise. Del Corso looks the most interesting newcomer and needs a close look.
Race Statistics:
- Age Groups: 2yo only.
- Fate of Favourites: 24110112.
- Trainer Records (w-pl-r): William Haggas 2-1-5, Michael Bell 0-1-4, Ralph Beckett 0-1-4.
Assessment of the Top Two:
- Hell Yeah He Did (Leading contender): His strength lies in having achieved the best proven form on heavy ground over 1m. However, his latest run was lacklustre. Suitability is high based on peak form, but recent reliability is questionable.
- Masked Warrior (Strong contender): Strengths include a promising debut in a strong race and high potential for improvement. His weakness is racing freely on debut, meaning the step up in trip is a test of settling ability.
2.47 PricedUp Robin Hood Stakes (Listed Race) (1m 75y, Class 1, 3yo+)
TimeWise Master Top Two Rated (Assumed Rank Order):
- Fondo Blanco (101 OR)
- Ice Max (111 OR)
Recent Form and Comments:
- Fondo Blanco: Has shown improvement recently, placing second at Ascot (7f, soft) and winning a handicap at Haydock (1m, good to soft). The 1m trip suited him very well.
- Ice Max: Considered the “clear form pick”. He handled dropping into handicap company effectively recently by winning a strongly run, 17-runner race at York (1m, good; acts on soft). His best performances last year occurred on ground softer than good. He is capable of another big run.
Spotlight Verdict:
Beshtani’s 406-day absence leaves ICE MAX as the clear form pick. A strongly run, large-field handicap saw the selection in his pomp at York last time… he is probably capable of serving up another big run. Ebt’s Guard has run with repeated credit in good handicaps this term and is second on the list, ahead of Treble Tee.
Race Statistics:
- Age Groups: 3yo 1-3-19, 4yo+ 7-9-41.
- Fate of Favourites: 43212112.
- Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Roger Varian 1-0-2, David O’Meara 0-2-4, Simon & Ed Crisford 0-2-2.
Assessment of the Top Two:
- Fondo Blanco (Improving type): Strength lies in reliability and recent handicap form, proving he handles 1m well. Weakness is the requirement for yet another step up in class to challenge in a Listed race. Suitable ground conditions.
- Ice Max (Leading contender): Strengths include possessing the best proven form (high OR and RPR) and acting well on soft ground. His weakness is a mixed record in Group races this season. He is highly suitable, especially if conditions are soft.
3.17 PricedUp The Flat Handicap (1m 2f 50y, Class 4, 3yo+)
TimeWise Master Top Two Rated (Assumed Rank Order):
- Beach Point (IRE) (76 OR)
- Sea Poetry (IRE) (81 OR)
Recent Form and Comments:
- Beach Point: Was a dual winner over Sandown’s 1m2f (good/soft) this summer. His recent fifth over C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago was respectable, but he needs to resume his earlier progress.
- Sea Poetry: Has achieved minor honours in four races this season. Her recent fourth over 1m here (good to soft) was her best form and, based on her late gains and pedigree, suggests this step up to 1m2f is worth exploring. She is believed to have untapped potential over this new, longer trip.
Spotlight Verdict:
All five are seriously considered. The decision is tricky but SEA POETRY shaped last time as if she has untapped potential over this new, longer trip. Love Beach beat her by a short head in that latest race but has gone beyond 1m twice before, with lesser results. Son Of Man’s penultimate start puts him second on the list but Beach Point and Newtown Duke also bring their plus points.
Race Statistics:
- Age Groups: 3yo 0-1-5, 4yo+ 1-1-6.
- Fate of Favourites: Not provided for this specific race.
- Trainer Records (w-pl-r): No explicit trainer records (W-PL-R) provided for this specific race.
Assessment of the Top Two:
- Beach Point (Solid chance): Strength is his proven winning form over 1m2f on soft ground earlier this summer. Weakness is his need to resume progress after a lapse in form.
- Sea Poetry (Potential improver): Her main strength is that her pedigree and recent race performance strongly indicate she will benefit from the step up to 1m2f. Weakness is her lack of proven form at this distance in a competitive handicap.
3.47 pricedup.bet Handicap (1m 6f, Class 3, 3yo+)
TimeWise Master Top Two Rated (Assumed Rank Order):
- Dancingwithmyself (IRE) (88 OR)
- Rock N Roll Pinkie (85 OR)
Recent Form and Comments:
- Dancingwithmyself: Has won twice this season, including a clearcut win at Goodwood (1m6f, good to soft; acts on soft) on her latest outing. She races off a 6lb higher mark.
- Rock N Roll Pinkie: Acts on soft, and is a C&D winner. She has also secured two recent 2m wins and has been consistently performing well at this track on her last two outings, keeping her firmly in the mix.
Spotlight Verdict:
Every single one of these brings serious interest but LIGHTNING TIGER and Double Meaning, the 3yos at the foot of the weights, may be the two to concentrate on. The latter is not passed over at all easily… but LIGHTNING TIGER, unlike him, has proved himself on soft ground and seemingly has greater scope to progress given that this is just his second handicap and a new trip.
Race Statistics:
- Age Groups: 3yo 0-2-7, 4yo+ 1-0-4, 5yo 0-0-3, 7yo 1-0-1 (Partial list).
- Fate of Favourites: Not provided for this specific race.
- Trainer Records (w-pl-r): No explicit trainer records (W-PL-R) provided for this specific race.
Assessment of the Top Two:
- Dancingwithmyself (Strong form): Strength is her recent career-best win over this exact trip on suitable ground (soft). Weakness is her inconsistency and the 6lb weight rise.
- Rock N Roll Pinkie (Consistent performer): Highly reliable, proven C&D winner who handles soft ground. Strength is consistency and track suitability. Weakness is facing improving younger horses in the field.
4.22 Download The PricedUp App AJA Handicap (1m 2f 50y, Class 6, 3yo+)
TimeWise Master Top Two Rated (Assumed Rank Order):
- Alpine Stroll (69 OR)
- Mystical Maria (63 OR)
Recent Form and Comments:
- Alpine Stroll: Dual Nottingham winner who acts on soft ground. He has won two of his last three races, including a 1m4f race on Saturday at Newbury (soft), for which he carries a 4lb penalty. His only previous attempt at 1m2f was in 2021.
- Mystical Maria: Acts on soft ground and is back in form, winning her last two starts over 1m2f at Redcar and Leicester. She is considered a leading player with nothing to prove at this distance. She carries a 3lb rise.
Spotlight Verdict:
Alpine Stroll has clicked again to win two of his last three starts and he was about three lengths clear at the 2f marker under Henry Callan in a 1m4f race at Newbury on Saturday, so 1m2f does not rule him out today, particularly in such a weak race. However, MYSTICAL MARIA is an in-form contender with nothing to prove at the trip.
Race Statistics:
- Age Groups: 3yo 1-5-17, 4yo+ 8-13-91.
- Fate of Favourites: 213200361.
- Trainer Records (w-pl-r): Richard Fahey 0-1-3.
Assessment of the Top Two:
- Alpine Stroll (In-form contender): Strength is his current prolific winning form (two wins in last three starts, including recently on Saturday) and proven ability on soft ground. Weakness is that this 1m2f trip is a significant drop from his recent 1m4f run and is untested recently.
- Mystical Maria (Most suitable): Strengths include being highly consistent, a recent winner over this exact distance (1m2f), and proven on soft ground. Weakness is carrying a 3lb rise. She is the most suitable horse in terms of distance and form, making her the Spotlight preference.
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