Nottingham 21 April 2012

Going: Soft (Heavy in places)
 
 

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17:30 Nottingham (Class 5) (3YO only)

Your Reliable Bet Dg Taxis 01159500500 Fillies' Handicap

5f 13y

Winner £3,234 - 8 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

HEARTSONG got off the mark in good style in a Folkestone maiden earlier this month and that form took a boost when the runner-up finished second again earlier this week. With Darren Egan claiming a valuable 7lb, she can go well returned to handicap company. Lexington Spirit found Listed company too hot on her final outing last season but she has to be of interest on her reappearance. Ring For Baileys and Morocco Moon are also considered.

2

18:00 Nottingham (Class 5) (2YO only)

Ronaldinho's 60th Summer Celebration Maiden Stakes

5f 13y

Winner £2,911 - 5 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Effie B made a promising debut when runner-up at Leicester last week and she is entitled to improve for that initial experience so looks set to go well here. Mark Johnston has made a good start with his juveniles this season and his MARSHLAND makes plenty of appeal on debut. Market confidence behind his chance would be a big positive. Golac and Bapak Bangsawan are also worth monitoring for support ahead of their respective debuts.

3

18:30 Nottingham (Class 6) (4YO plus)

Bdn Construction Handicap

5f 13y

Winner £2,264 - 8 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Boucher Garcon is on an upward curve but he meets Shawkantango on 5lb worse terms than when beaten by him at Newcastle last week. Derek Shaw's representative looks a big player and Dispol Grand, who finished runner-up to Boucher Garcon at Catterick last week, is also respected. However, one final chance is given to METHAALY who is rated 7lb lower on turf than on the all-weather. He has not won for well over a year but is 14lb lower than his last winning mark and he has won seven times on turf. The booking of George Baker also catches the eye.

4

19:00 Nottingham (Class 6) (3YO only)

Hf Handicap

1m 75y

Winner £2,264 - 14 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

MOODY DANCER showed some ability in maidens last year and she looks an interesting contender on her handicap/seasonal debut off a mark of 65 with the step up to a mile likely to suit. Mistress Of Rome shaped nicely on her return to action here last week and she should give another good account while Rockme Cockney ought to improve for the step up in trip and cannot not be left out of calculations.

5

19:30 Nottingham (Class 6) (3YO only)

Dg Taxis Getting You Home Safely Median Auction Maiden Stakes

1m 2f 50y

Winner £2,264 - 9 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Romantic is an interesting contender on his return to action with blinkers applied and Ballyheigue showed enough last year to suggest he can win races this term. However, there are some fascinating newcomers in opposition, including Secrets Away and Play Tiger, but given Godolphin's strike rate here, MORNING COAT gets the nod. He is closely related to some very useful performers and it will be very interesting to see how he fares first time out.

6

20:00 Nottingham (Class 6) (3YO only)

Think Taxi Think Dg 01159500500 Handicap

1m 2f 50y

Winner £2,264 - 10 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Masters Blazing won impressively over 1m at Warwick earlier this month and is respected but an 8lb rise makes life tougher. The handicapper also hit Miss Cato with a 7lb rise for her Yarmouth win but she also makes the shortlist. Naseem Alyasmeen can take a hand on her handicap debut but it could pay to take a chance on LOST HIGHWAY. Mark Johnston's filly showed only glimmers of promise last term but there should be more to come from her now she tackles a longer trip on her handicap bow.

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