Executive Summary
This briefing synthesizes comprehensive data for the horse racing meetings on October 29, 2025, covering Dundalk, Fakenham, Kempton, Newton Abbot, and Nottingham. The analysis incorporates expert “Spotlight” verdicts, detailed race card information, significant market movements, and confirmed non-runners to provide a multi-faceted overview of the day’s key races and prospects.
Key Selections (NAPs): Expert analysis has identified five standout selections for the day, designated as “nap” (best bet):
• Dundalk 3:01: Oiche Rua
• Fakenham 4:07: Dartmouth Rose
• Kempton 7:00: Coul Angel
• Newton Abbot 1:53: Spirits Bay
• Nottingham 1:47: Westgate Warrior
Significant Market Intelligence:
• Major Market Movers: Strong betting support has been observed for several runners. Notably, Caffu Zafeen (Kempton 8:00) has shortened from 15/2 to 15/8, and North Of Richmond (Fakenham 1:07) has seen his odds contract significantly from 5/2 to 8/11. Other heavily backed horses include Whatchadoin (Dundalk 5:05), moving from 9/4 to 5/6, and Sea Mehalah Run (Kempton 5:25), backed in from 50/1 to 8/1.
• Notable Drifters: Conversely, confidence appears to have waned for others. Blackisthenewblack (Kempton 5:25) has drifted dramatically from 5/1 to 25/1. Other significant drifters include Oh Sit Down (Kempton 5:25) from 13/2 to 22/1 and Hystery Bere (Newton Abbot 2:23) from 11/2 to 18/1.
Impactful Non-Runners: The complexion of several races has been altered by withdrawals. The most significant is Storming George from the 1:07 at Fakenham. Identified in the Spotlight verdict as a “good prospect,” his absence markedly improves the chances of key rival North Of Richmond. Other notable non-runners include Dictal (Kempton 4:50), Penelope Valentine (Kempton 8:00), and Maxident (Nottingham 3:47).
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Dundalk (AW)
2:00 Dundalk Stadium Optional Claiming Race
• Details: 1m, 3yo+, €10,000 Total Race Value
• Spotlight Verdict: > Although disappointing over hurdles at Wexford on Sunday, SEA EAGLE was runner-up in that scene the time before and these terms are favourable. Second choice is She’s Ideal who showed something in maidens and her two handicap runs were in the mud. Timandi and Ze Do Asfalto are also considered.
• Key Contenders Analysis:
◦ Sea Eagle: Selected as the top choice due to favourable race terms. Despite a poor recent run over hurdles, a prior runner-up performance in that sphere suggests fair form. Possesses the highest mark in the field.
◦ She’s Ideal: Considered a potential threat. Showed promise in maidens and previous poor handicap runs were attributed to slow ground, making the switch to this surface a potential catalyst for improvement.
◦ Timandi: Noted for consideration based on strong past performances at the track and a good run in a turf handicap two races back. The application of new headgear is a point of interest.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Mover: Fleetfootsoldier (14/1 into 6/1).
◦ Drifters: Secret Rock (4/1 out to 15/2), Timandi (9/1 out to 14/1), Calamint (12/1 out to 25/1), Western Dreamer (11/1 out to 28/1).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| Sea Eagle | G O’Leary | Shane Foley | 4-1 |
| She’s Ideal | P W Flynn | Robert Whearty | 7-1 |
| Timandi | J Barrett | Luke McAteer | 13-2 |
| Ze Do Asfalto | D Hogan | J M Sheridan | 6-1 |
2:31 Halloween Mid-Term Racing At Dundalk Handicap (Div I)
• Details: 1m, 3yo+, €11,500 Total Race Value
• Spotlight Verdict: > The suggestion is COMFORT LINE who could run around here with his eyes shut and he’s twice got stuck in the mud since a near miss at Fairyhouse. Punk Poet can run well for all that his wide stall is not ideal for one who made all here last time. The now-gelded Daler can also make an impact.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Mover: Daler (9/2 into 15/8).
◦ Drifters: Punk Poet (3/1 out to 5/1), Star Mind (13/2 out to 12/1), Burford Beauty (15/2 out to 16/1), Not Simple (10/1 out to 18/1).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| Comfort Line | A McGuinness | Adam Caffrey | 6-1 |
| Punk Poet | E Lynam | Ben Coen | 5-1 |
| Daler | G Lyons | Gary Carroll | 5-1 |
3:01 Halloween Mid-Term Racing At Dundalk Handicap (Div II)
• Details: 1m, 3yo+, €11,500 Total Race Value
• Spotlight Verdict (NAP): > Sierra De Gredos is solid after competitive shows in his three recent visits here but OICHE RUA (nap) came from much further back when not far behind him last time and the selection returns to her winning trip now. No More Porter and Auburn Avenue are preferred of the remainder.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Mover: Rampage (11/1 into 15/2).
◦ Drifters: Late Night Talking (15/2 out to 11/1), Battle Borne (12/1 out to 18/1), Green Icon (14/1 out to 28/1), Albion Power (16/1 out to 28/1).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| Oiche Rua | A McGuinness | Ronan Whelan | 5-1 |
| Sierra De Gredos | A Oliver | Gary Carroll | 7-2 |
| No More Porter | A McGuinness | Adam Caffrey | 6-1 |
3:31 Irishinjuredjockeys.com Fillies Maiden
• Details: 7f, 2yo fillies, €15,000 Total Race Value
• Spotlight Verdict: > Two lesser lights of Ballydoyle’s all-conquering team, Take A Bow and Purely could shine in this company. However, slight preference is for Henry de Bromhead’s ANUSHKA, whose Navan third suggests she may improve over this extra furlong.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Mover: Purely (9/2 into 2/1).
◦ Drifters: Daring Grace (9/1 out to 16/1), What About Us (10/1 out to 16/1), Naughty Nina (7/1 out to 10/1), Running Point (7/1 out to 9/1), Sazerac Dance (80/1 out to 250/1).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| Anushka | H De Bromhead | Shane Foley | 3-1 |
| Take A Bow | A P O’Brien | Shane B Kelly | 9-2 |
| Purely | A P O’Brien | Ronan Whelan | 7-2 |
4:01 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden
• Details: 7f, 2yo, €18,000 Total Race Value
• Spotlight Verdict: > The eyes are drawn to ACCREDITED who fetched big money at the Arqana Breeze-Up Sale in May and his yard has won the last three renewals of this maiden. However, he will need to be on ball first time out as the now-gelded Evening Blues was second to the selection’s well-regarded stablemate Albert Einstein on his second start, while Iron Lily and Never Ever have to be feared.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Mover: Accredited (9/4 into 13/8).
◦ Drifters: Never Ever (8/1 out to 12/1), Wearing Stars (7/1 out to 11/1), Brave Approach (100/1 out to 250/1).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| Accredited | A P O’Brien | Ronan Whelan | 11-10 |
| Evening Blues | G Lyons | Gary Carroll | 9-4 |
| Iron Lily | Mrs J Harrington | Shane Foley | 4-1 |
4:35 Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap
• Details: 7f, 3yo+, €10,000 Total Race Value
• Spotlight Verdict: > There is life left in the ten-year-old BUCKY LARSON who has good prospects of going one place better than on his recent stable debut here. Eric Lock rates a big danger on his C&D second on the same card, and a recent 6f run at the venue gives Nikki Swango an obvious chance. Una Mutata is also worth considering.
• Non-Runners: Eagles Whistle.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Movers: Nikki Swango (7/2 into 7/4), Showhound (16/1 into 7/1).
◦ Drifters: Bucky Larson (9/2 out to 10/1), Lorrs Girl (15/2 out to 22/1), Eric Lock (4/1 out to 7/1).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| Bucky Larson | P Sweeney | Patrick McGettigan (7) | 4-1 |
| Eric Lock | N Meade | Emily Grifferty (10) | 5-1 |
| Nikki Swango | A McGuinness | Adam Caffrey | 7-2 |
5:05 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Auction Maiden
• Details: 6f, 2yo, €18,000 Total Race Value
• Spotlight Verdict: > From a good draw and with the blinkers soon discarded, PLINY can fulfil the promise of his placed efforts at Leopardstown and Down Royal. Whatchadoin is the other form horse and he’s back at 6f after racing too freely last time, though others in here have shown promise and there are newcomers to monitor in the betting.
• Non-Runners: My Cubby Bear, Sovereign Cry.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Movers: Whatchadoin (9/4 into 5/6), Girl Is On Fire (12/1 into 15/2).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| Pliny | N Meade | Chris Hayes | 5-2 |
| Whatchadoin | J Halley | Seamie Heffernan | 3-1 |
5:40 Happy Halloween Handicap
• Details: 1m 4f, 3yo+, €11,500 Total Race Value
• Spotlight Verdict: > It could be worth taking a chance that three-time course winner TRISHULI RIVER gets this trip on her first attempt. She is an established AW performer and has an advantage in that respect over the Willie Mullins-trained Polish import Glady Eagle who got bogged back in heavy ground at Listowel. Others worth considering are Lady Plimsoll and Pearl Jewel.
• Non-Runners: Pearl Jewel.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Drifters: Glady Eagle (5/2 out to 4/1), El Bello (16/1 out to 25/1).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| Trishuli River | S Crawley | Wayne Hassett (3) | 13-2 |
| Glady Eagle | W Mullins | J M Sheridan | 5-2 |
| Lady Plimsoll | M D O’Callaghan | Jamie Powell | 5-1 |
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Fakenham (GOOD)
1:07 “National Hunt” Maiden Hurdle
• Details: 2m 3y, 4yo+, £6,500 Total Race Value
• Spotlight Verdict: > North Of Richmond showed more than enough in bumpers towards the end of last year to suggest he can make a race of this but STORMING GEORGE ran well in a hot Grade 2 bumper at the Aintree festival in April and is a good prospect for novice hurdles this season.
• Non-Runners: Storming George. This is highly significant as Storming George was a key prospect.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Movers: North Of Richmond (5/2 into 8/11 – very strong support), Codetalker (17/2 into 100/30), American Empire (6/1 into 3/1).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| North Of Richmond | A Hales | Kielan Woods | 5-2 |
| Storming George | N King | Jack Quinlan | 10-11 |
1:37 Greene King Novices’ Handicap Chase
• Details: 2m 59y, 4yo+, £8,500 Total Race Value
• Spotlight Verdict: > Recent C&D winner Belle Montrose (second choice) is evidently in good nick, while Iskar d’Airy ought to find this easier than his recent assignment at Kempton and will be dangerous if able to recapture his spring form. However, chasing debutant SECRET DES DIEUX runs this track well and might outclass this field if he jumps soundly.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Mover: Secret Des Dieux (6/4 into Evens).
◦ Drifters: Belle Montrose (15/8 out to 11/4), Iskar D’Airy (3/1 out to 6/1).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| Secret Des Dieux | J Owen | Sean Bowen | 7-4 |
| Belle Montrose | S Drinkwater | Benjamin Macey (7) | 2-1 |
| Iskar D’Airy | G & J Moore | Caoilin Quinn | 7-2 |
2:07 Greene King Fillies’ Juvenile Hurdle
• Details: 2m 3y, 3yo fillies, £6,500 Total Race Value
• Spotlight Verdict: > Zahra Dodville was placed over hurdles when based in France and will be feared if strong in the betting before today’s British debut but MANYANA BLUE has a pretty solid record in recent months and is taken to dominate from the front. Mystical Mabel came to grief after a wayward jump at the penultimate flight at Kempton recently but ran well to that point and is the other key player.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Mover: Manyana Blue (9/4 into 13/8).
◦ Drifter: Mystical Mabel (5/2 out to 11/2).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| Manyana Blue | Dr R Newland & J Insole | Luke Scott (3) | 2-1 |
| Zahra Dodville | J Owen | Sean Bowen | Evs |
| Mystical Mabel | G & J Moore | Caoilin Quinn | 3-1 |
2:37 Robert Edwards Memorial Novices’ Handicap Chase
• Details: 3m 38y, 4yo+, £6,500 Total Race Value
• Spotlight Verdict: > A trappy little contest, but a tentative vote goes to KARAVOMYLOS in the hope that recent wind surgery helps him recapture his summer chase form. Reforme went close to breaking his duck at Huntingdon last time out and is second choice, with Midnight Gold also worth considering.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Mover: Damekap (17/2 into 100/30).
◦ Drifters: Reforme (6/4 into 3/1), Midnight Gold (9/2 out to 13/2).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| Karavomylos | M Bowen | Sean Bowen | 2-1 |
| Reforme | T Gretton | Robert Dunne | Evs |
3:07 Greene King Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle
• Details: 2m 3y, 3yo+, £6,500 Total Race Value
• Spotlight Verdict: > Keep It Cool could play a major role on her debut for James Owen and is feared, while last-time-out winner Basilette isn’t passed over lightly. However, a chance is taken on LUSSO MILAN, who ran better than the bare form suggests last time and may have more to offer. Alvesta and One Million Dreams also enter calculations.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Mover: Hello Sweety (8/1 into 5/1).
◦ Drifters: Alvesta (8/1 out to 20/1), Noble Miss (16/1 out to 33/1).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| Lusso Milan | D Bridgwater | Theo Gillard | 14-1 |
| Keep It Cool | J Owen | Alex Chadwick (3) | 5-2 |
| Basilette | J S Mullins | Daniel Sansom (3) | 3-1 |
3:37 #Axe The Racing Tax Mares’ Handicap Chase
• Details: 2m 5f 44y, 4yo+ fillies & mares, £8,500 Total Race Value
• Spotlight Verdict: > Moviddy (second choice) is more exposed than most but is unlikely to be far away, and Mavis Pike should improve on her recent chase debut when returning from a break. However, greater potential may lie with Irish point and hurdle winner GATA BAN who is lightly raced for her age and could well progress for this switch to fences if ready to roll after a break.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Mover: Taxus Baccata (6/1 into 4/1).
◦ Drifter: Annie Nail (12/1 out to 22/1).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| Gata Ban | N Mulholland | Richie McLernon | 3-1 |
| Moviddy | N Williams | Robert Dunne | 7-2 |
| Mavis Pike | N & W Twiston-Davies | Tom Bellamy | 11-4 |
4:07 Enjoy The Jumps On Racing TV Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle
• Details: 2m 4f 1y, 3yo+, £6,500 Total Race Value
• Spotlight Verdict (NAP): > Jackeline (second choice) has obvious claims based on her recent Chepstow reappearance, though her record here tempers enthusiasm. Preference is for recent C&D winner DARTMOUTH ROSE (nap), who is steadily progressive and doesn’t look harshly treated with a 3lb rise. Green Asset merits respect, having finished close up behind the selection last time, and is also considered.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Drifters: Green Asset (3/1 out to 5/1), Itaintmebabe (16/1 out to 40/1).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| Dartmouth Rose | M Crawley | Freddie Gordon | 13-8 |
| Jackeline | J S Mullins | Daniel Sansom | 5-2 |
| Green Asset | M Bowen | Shane Fenelon | 7-2 |
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Kempton (AW – STD-SLW)
4:17 Try Unibet’s Improved Acca Boosts Nursery Handicap
• Details: 7f, 2yo, £8,000 Total Race Value
• Spotlight Verdict: > Elan D’Or has to prove himself on the AW but last week’s Newmarket second was a cracking effort and he is of obvious interest off the same mark in a lower grade. Dublin Bay and recent course winner Chapman’s Peak are also on the shortlist but LIEUTENANT KIJE is preferred on his nursery debut. He split rivals now BHA-rated 95 and 76 (fifth home now rated 82 as well) when second over C&D in August and he moves into handicaps with the potential for better.
• Non-Runners: Jackabi.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Mover: Elan Dor (11/4 into 6/4).
◦ Drifters: Reimagined (10/1 out to 33/1), Dankishn (14/1 out to 50/1), Hello Humphrey (12/1 out to 25/1), Dublin Bay (8/1 out to 6/1 – note: this is a minor drift compared to the source threshold, but the raw data is provided as 8/1 to 6/1).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| Lieutenant Kije | Dr R Newland & J Insole | Hollie Doyle | 7-2 |
| Elan D’Or | S C Williams | Sean Levey | 3-1 |
| Dublin Bay | O Sangster | Billy Loughnane | 8-1 |
4:50 Unibet EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (Div I)
• Details: 7f, 2yo fillies, £11,000 Total Race Value
• Spotlight Verdict: > The market should indicate what is expected from the newcomers with Antelope Riff and Samisen perhaps the pick, but a few of these have already shown a fair level of ability. Dictal and Too Hot To Tango have each been placed on turf with the former’s latest Goodwood effort working out spectacularly well, but VALDORCIA has already run well here and the extra furlong may enable her to get off the mark.
• Non-Runners: Dictal.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Movers: Valdorcia (100/30 into 13/8), Too Hot To Tango (7/2 into 15/8).
◦ Drifters: Dash Of Class (9/1 out to 16/1), Cospicua (14/1 out to 22/1), Antelope Riff (9/1 out to 14/1), Archers Grace (14/1 out to 22/1), Samisen (11/2 out to 15/2).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| Valdorcia | C Appleby | Toby Moore (7) | 100-30 |
| Dictal | A Balding | P J McDonald | 9-2 |
| Too Hot To Tango | H Morrison | Billy Loughnane | 7-2 |
5:25 Unibet EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (Div II)
• Details: 7f, 2yo fillies, £11,000 Total Race Value
• Spotlight Verdict: > Callahan sets the standard having been placed in both starts and, although it’s not an insurmountable one, he should go well again. It would be no surprise to see a better performance from Snow Light given she was sent off just 11-4 for her Newmarket debut in a race that has worked out well, but ONE LAST SONG catches the eye on debut with the stable having done well with its few 2yo newcomers since the summer of 2024.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Movers: Sea Mehalah Run (50/1 into 8/1), Snow Light (100/30 into 13/8).
◦ Drifters: Blackisthenewblack (5/1 out to 25/1), Oh Sit Down (13/2 out to 22/1), Callahan (100/30 out to 6/1), Accademia (16/1 out to 40/1), Violet Goldsmith (28/1 out to 100/1).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| One Last Song | H Al Jehani | James Doyle | 9-4 |
| Callahan | J Owen | Kieran Shoemark | 3-1 |
| Snow Light | C Appleby | Billy Loughnane | 5-1 |
6:00 Unibet/British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies’ Restricted Novice Stakes
• Details: 1m, 2yo fillies, £8,000 Total Race Value
• Spotlight Verdict: > Supplicate is a newcomer of some interest and the betting should be revealing in a race where the standard isn’t a daunting one to aim at. Tamzan finished in front of PRIZELAND at Leicester three weeks ago but Andrew Balding’s filly was badly in need of the experience on that occasion and can reverse the placings.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Movers: Valkyrie Storm (12/1 into 13/2), Prizeland (2/1 into 6/5).
◦ Drifters: Ibiza Lights (10/1 out to 33/1), Ma Leila (10/1 out to 20/1), Space Alexander (12/1 out to 25/1), Karmacy (25/1 out to 50/1).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| Prizeland | A Balding | P J McDonald | 2-1 |
| Supplicate | R Varian | Jack Mitchell | 7-2 |
| Tamzan | M Tregoning | Sean Levey | 9-2 |
6:30 Unibet Handicap (London Mile Series Qualifier)
• Details: 1m, 3yo+, £12,000 Total Race Value
• Spotlight Verdict: > Borgi and Cogitate are closely matched on recent C&D running and both should be right there again, but it may be worth chancing BRAVE EMPEROR who showed a bit more at Haydock last time and who had a great record on the AW in his younger days (112112) including a win over C&D. Silca Bay has a good record here and also makes the shortlist on this first attempt at 1m.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Movers: Philanthropist (4/1 into 9/4), Borgi (7/1 into 9/2).
◦ Drifters: Silca Bay (13/2 out to 18/1), Tempus (12/1 out to 40/1), Brave Emperor (7/2 out to 6/1).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| Brave Emperor | A Watson | Hollie Doyle | 9-1 |
| Borgi | S Woods | Jack Callan (5) | 6-1 |
| Cogitate | C Hills | James Doyle | 4-1 |
7:00 Unibet More Extra Place Races Handicap
• Details: 6f, 3yo+, £12,000 Total Race Value
• Spotlight Verdict (NAP): > Mesaafi and Stanley Spencer are both better than they showed last time, but COUL ANGEL (nap) may not have finished progressing just yet and he can gain his fourth win of the year.
• Non-Runners: Easy Peeler, Galaxy Zoo, Rogue Allegiance.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Mover: Coul Angel (11/4 into 6/4).
◦ Drifters: Mr Cool (17/2 out to 18/1), The Dragon King (11/1 out to 8/1), Mesaafi (2/1 out to 11/4), Law Of Average (22/1 out to 50/1), Mumayaz (17/2 out to 16/1).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| Coul Angel | M Appleby | Robert Havlin | 5-2 |
| Mesaafi | R Burdon | Paddy Bradley | 4-1 |
| Stanley Spencer | J Tate | P J McDonald | 6-1 |
7:30 Unibet Supports Safer Gambling Handicap
• Details: 1m 3f 219y, 3yo+, £12,000 Total Race Value
• Spotlight Verdict: > A 7lb higher mark and the outside stall pose questions for this month’s C&D winner PRIDE OF DONEGAL, but he remains unexposed so is taken to follow-up. Caspian King, who finished runner-up to him last time, shouldn’t be far away again while last month’s C&D novice winner Club Class is also worth a second look. Mrs Twig and the well handicapped Party Island are others to keep an eye on, while the hat-trick-seeking Gemmari is worth a market check on this return from 228 days off.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Movers: Pride Of Donegal (5/2 into 7/4), Club Class (5/1 into 100/30).
◦ Drifters: Gemmari (5/1 out to 9/1), Crackergee (10/1 out to 20/1), Another Run (28/1 out to 80/1), Dissident (28/1 out to 66/1), Party Island (28/1 out to 66/1).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| Pride Of Donegal | Charlie Johnston | Jack Callan (5) | 9-4 |
| Caspian King | D Menuisier | Robert Havlin | 5-1 |
| Club Class | J Fanshawe | Jack Mitchell | 5-1 |
8:00 ‘He ‘Will’ Nag No More’ Handicap
• Details: 7f, 3yo+, £6,000 Total Race Value
• Spotlight Verdict: > Fiendishly difficult… but LUMINOUS WARRIOR looked capable of winning races this summer and he can leave his low-key stable debut behind him.
• Non-Runners: Penelope Valentine.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Movers: Caffu Zafeen (15/2 into 15/8), Luminous Warrior (11/2 into 100/30).
◦ Drifters: Capuchinero (40/1 into 14/1 – note: this is a shorter price but is listed in the drifters source), Beau Jardine (11/1 out to 28/1), Private Officer (12/1 out to 28/1), Triggered (4/1 out to 15/2).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| Luminous Warrior | D Cunha | Sean Levey | 11-2 |
| Caffu Zafeen | R Hughes | Finley Marsh | 8-1 |
| South Dakota Sioux | J Butler | George Wood | 7-1 |
8:30 Try Unibet’s Improved Acca Boosts Handicap
• Details: 6f, 3yo+, £6,000 Total Race Value
• Spotlight Verdict: > The Real McKay (second choice) still looks on a competitive mark and she can go well in her bid to follow up a recent Newcastle success, while last year’s winner Vaunted, Encircle and the class-dropping Spring also coming into the reckoning. APPLE OF MY EYE remains capable of a bigger effort though and this return to 6f could be the catalyst.
• Non-Runners: Rogue Endeavour.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Mover: Em Jay Kay (17/2 into 4/1).
◦ Drifters: The Cola Kid (13/2 out to 12/1), Vaunted (15/2 out to 14/1), The Real McKay (4/1 out to 13/2), Smasher (7/1 out to 10/1), Lion Ring (9/1 out to 18/1).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| Apple Of My Eye | P Phelan | Paddy Bradley | 10-1 |
| The Real McKay | M Herrington | P J McDonald | 4-1 |
| Vaunted | A Wintle | Sean D Bowen | 7-1 |
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Newton Abbot (GD-SFT)
1:23 South West Rail Solutions Ltd. Novices’ Hurdle
• Details: 2m 5f 122y, 4yo+, £15,000 Total Race Value
• Spotlight Verdict: > Top of the list is Dan Skelton’s A PAI DE NOM, who won in good style on his hurdling debut over C&D last month and sets the standard under a penalty. Bumper winner Gentleman Toboot is feared most on his switch to hurdling, although Irish point winner Tommy Pickles needs a close look on his rules debut. The other one on the shortlist is 4yo Alidam, who was placed in three of his four hurdle runs in France.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Drifters: Alidam (8/1 out to 18/1), Thankyouandplease (20/1 out to 33/1), Pougie (50/1 out to 125/1).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| A Pai De Nom | D Skelton | Harry Skelton | 15-8 |
| Gentleman Toboot | D Pipe | Jack Tudor | 100-30 |
| Tommy Pickles | J Snowden | Gavin Sheehan | 5-1 |
1:53 ITUS Events Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle
• Details: 2m 167y, 3yo+, £10,000 Total Race Value
• Spotlight Verdict (NAP): > The lightly raced 4yo Public Enemy has a record of 2-4 over hurdles and is strongly respected back in a handicap on his return. David Pipe’s new recruit Green Sky needs a close in the market, while useful Flat performer Vaguely Royal looks interesting on his switch back to hurdling. However, the vote goes to SPIRITS BAY (nap), who is well handicapped on his best efforts last season and has an in-form claimer booked on his reappearance.
• Non-Runners: Estate Planning.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Mover: Spirits Bay (9/4 into 6/5).
◦ Drifters: Green Sky (9/2 out to 9/1), The Hardest Geezer (11/2 out to 7/2 – note: this is a shorter price but is listed in the drifters source), Zambezi Fix (9/1 out to 20/1), Public Enemy (9/2 out to 8/1), Vaguely Royal (11/1 out to 16/1).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| Spirits Bay | N & W Twiston-Davies | Toby McCain-Mitchell (3) | 100-30 |
| Public Enemy | A Honeyball | Chad Bament (6) | 4-1 |
| Green Sky | D Pipe | Robbie David (3) | 4-1 |
2:23 South West Rail Solutions Ltd. Handicap Chase
• Details: 2m 75y, 4yo+, £11,000 Total Race Value
• Spotlight Verdict: > The 4yo Quantock Hills showed some useful form over hurdles last season and is well worth monitoring in the market on this chase debut after six months off. Breaking Cover has done well since returning in July (113112) and should again run his race, but the return to a sharp 2m could prove ideal for BOND BROKER, who did far too much early on his chase debut over 3f further at Ffos Las in May.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Drifter: Hystery Bere (11/2 out to 18/1).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| Bond Broker | P Nicholls | Harry Cobden | 100-30 |
| Quantock Hills | W Greatrex | James Bowen | 9-4 |
| Breaking Cover | A Honeyball | Sam Twiston-Davies | 3-1 |
2:53 CompWiz Solutions For Business Handicap Hurdle
• Details: 2m 5f 122y, 4yo+, £15,000 Total Race Value
• Spotlight Verdict: > The Hobbs/White yard has two interesting contenders… but slight preference is for KING OF THE LAKE, who is unbeaten in three runs since wind surgery and could continue on an upward curve this season. Another to consider J J Moon, who still has potential and looks on a workable mark in his first handicap.
• Non-Runners: Dont Wind Me Up.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Mover: J J Moon (3/1 into 15/8).
◦ Drifters: King Of The Lake (5/2 out to 100/30), Ambion View (9/1 into 5/1 – note: this is a shorter price but is listed in the drifters source).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| King Of The Lake | J Scott | Chad Bament (7) | 11-4 |
| J J Moon | E Lavelle | Harry Cobden | 3-1 |
| Kayf Dancer | P Hobbs & J White | Callum Pritchard (5) | 5-2 |
3:23 South West Rail Solutions Ltd. Handicap Chase
• Details: 2m 4f 216y, 4yo+, £11,000 Total Race Value
• Spotlight Verdict: > An open race in which the vote goes to JOE COTTON, who won in first-time blinkers at Fontwell in March… Chase debutants Super Sabre Sam and Castlefort are feared most in that order, although point winner Buckna could be a big factor if he takes to this new discipline. Another to consider is generally reliable Sherborne.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Mover: Royal Jewel (4/1 into 15/8).
◦ Drifters: Super Sabre Sam (4/1 out to 11/1), John W Creasy (10/1 out to 25/1), Theformismighty (7/1 out to 10/1), Joe Cotton (15/2 out to 11/1).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| Joe Cotton | J Scott | Lorcan Williams | 6-1 |
| Super Sabre Sam | N Mulholland | Sam Twiston-Davies | 7-2 |
| Castelfort | Mrs J Williams | Ciaran Gethings | 10-1 |
3:53 Celebrating Tony Collier’s 63yrs Dedicated Service Open Maiden NH Flat Race
• Details: 2m 167y, 4-5yo, £4,999 Total Race Value
• Spotlight Verdict: > …preference is for Paul Nicholls’ new recruit IDAHO FIRE, who has striking pedigree and was a promising second in his sole point in March.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Mover: Tally Ho Back (16/1 into 8/1).
◦ Drifters: Crest Of Stars (5/1 out to 8/1), Five Bar Gate (14/1 out to 20/1), Crystal Orchard (12/1 out to 20/1).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| Idaho Fire | P Nicholls | Harry Cobden | 4-1 |
| On The Bayou | H Fry | Bryan Carver | 7-2 |
| Soldier Reeves | D Skelton | Harry Skelton | 3-1 |
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Nottingham (SOFT)
1:17 PricedUp Nursery Handicap
• Details: 5f, 2yo, £9,000 Total Race Value
• 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.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Drifter: Henrythenate (11/2 out to 10/1).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| Master Harry | Mrs A Duffield | David Nolan | 4-1 |
| Woolisle | Mrs H Main | Cieren Fallon | 6-4 |
| U S S Charleston | L De Souza | Darragh Keenan | 6-1 |
1:47 PricedUp Sheriff Of Nottingham Handicap
• Details: 5f, 3yo+, £8,000 Total Race Value
• Spotlight Verdict (NAP): > 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.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Mover: Edgewater Drive (11/1 into 11/2).
◦ Drifters: Westgate Warrior (6/4 out to 9/4), Fuji Mountain (100/30 out to 5/1), Above (13/2 out to 11/1), Speed Of Maajid (8/1 out to 14/1).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| Westgate Warrior | S R Bowring | Alistair Rawlinson | 6-4 |
| Edgewater Drive | W Storey | Paula Muir (3) | 8-1 |
| Fuji Mountain | Declan Carroll | Zak Wheatley (3) | 7-2 |
2:17 EBF Stallions Golden Horn Maiden Stakes
• Details: 1m 1/2f, 2yo colts & geldings, £8,000 Total Race Value
• 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.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Mover: Masked Warrior (5/4 into 4/5).
◦ Drifters: Hell Yeah He Did (10/11 out to 11/8), Ziggys Avenger (12/1 out to 28/1), Del Corso (12/1 out to 25/1), African Gib (12/1 out to 25/1), Temple (14/1 out to 22/1).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| Masked Warrior | W Haggas | Cieren Fallon | 6-4 |
| Hell Yeah He Did | R Beckett | Hector Crouch | 13-8 |
| Del Corso | E Walker | George Downing | 9-1 |
2:47 PricedUp Robin Hood Stakes (Listed Race)
• Details: 1m 1/2f, 3yo+, £45,000 Total Race Value
• 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… Ebt’s Guard has run with repeated credit in good handicaps this term and is second on the list, ahead of Treble Tee.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Drifter: Ice Max (5/4 out to 7/4).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| Ice Max | K Burke | Shane Gray | 6-4 |
| Ebt’s Guard | W Muir & C Grassick | Lewis Edmunds | 11-2 |
| Treble Tee | S & E Crisford | Callum Rodriguez | 5-1 |
3:17 PricedUp The Flat Handicap
• Details: 1m 2f, 3yo+, £10,500 Total Race Value
• 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.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Drifters: Beach Point (11/2 into 7/2 – note: this is a shorter price but is listed in the drifters source), Sea Poetry (13/8 out to 9/4).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| Sea Poetry | O Burrows | Callum Rodriguez | 7-4 |
| Love Beach | J Fanshawe | Daniel Muscutt | 9-4 |
| Son Of Man | J Boyle | Hector Crouch | 5-1 |
3:47 pricedup.bet Handicap
• Details: 1m 6f, 3yo+, £17,500 Total Race Value
• 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… 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.
• Non-Runners: Maxident.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Mover: Double Meaning (9/2 into 2/1).
◦ Drifters: Blazeon Five (100/30 out to 17/2), Rock N Roll Pinkie (13/2 out to 9/1).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| Lightning Tiger | C Fellowes | Ray Dawson | 4-1 |
| Double Meaning | J Berry | Marco Ghiani | 13-2 |
| Maxident | K P De Foy | Rowan Scott | 7-2 |
4:22 Download The PricedUp App AJA Handicap
• Details: 1m 2f, 3yo+, £6,500 Total Race Value
• Spotlight Verdict: > Alpine Stroll has clicked again to win two of his last three starts… However, MYSTICAL MARIA is an in-form contender with nothing to prove at the trip.
• Non-Runners: Dogged.
• Market Intelligence:
◦ Mover: Mystical Maria (100/30 into 2/1).
◦ Drifters: Artavian (7/2 out to 13/2), Joe Masseria (7/2 out to 15/2).
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
| Mystical Maria | R Fahey | Mr Eireann Cagney | 11-4 |
| Alpine Stroll | L De Souza | Mr Henry Callan (3) | 2-1 |
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