Nottingham
Today, June 26, 2025FlatClass 65fGood Firm
Verdict
Verdict
SOLDIERS DESIGN is well handicapped on her form from last season and having shaped creditably when third over C&D 2 weeks ago, she may be able to capitalise on her falling handicap mark. Master Zack arrives in form and would have every chance if sharper from the stalls, while last time out winner Irish Dancer should still be in the mix under a 5 lb penalty.
Soldiers Design
Irish Dancer
Master Zack
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 1. Irish DancerJ: Harry SmithT: Declan CarrollF: 334-71421
- Price History:
- 2.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 55
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
VerdictDual winner this season including latest career best when winning 9-runner 5f conditions race at Southwell 9 days ago, always holding on. Back on turf and should give another good account under a penalty. - 2. Soldiers DesignJ: Dougie CostelloT: Steph HollinsheadF: 76400-893
- Price History:
- 3.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 50
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictFair 5f maiden winner for John Ryan last season and while yet to match that form for present yard, did run with credit when third of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 22/1) 14 days ago. Well handicapped if she can build on that. 
4. Gypsy NationJ: Alistair RawlinsonT: Michael ApplebyF: 64640540- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 45
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
VerdictRemains a maiden after 22 Flat runs but he did run respectably when midfield in a pair of course handicaps in April/May. Had a difficult draw but still turned in a laboured effort when tenth of 12 in a 5f handicap at Beverley 29 days ago. Others preferred.- 3. Master ZackJ: Aiden BrookesT: Martin DunneF: 8477-1383
- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 52
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
Verdict5f winner on the all-weather in April and proved as effective on turf when third of 8 in handicap (50/1) at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) 11 days ago, though again slowly away. Solid form claims but slow starts are a concern. 
6. Sunny TimeJ: Jack DaceT: P. Charalambous & J. ClutterbuckF: 13577587- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 45
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictWinner on the all-weather in January but out of sorts recently, failing to beat a rival on his previous two outings. Difficult to fancy.
5. Brazen BelleJ: Rowan ScottT: Colin TeagueF: 0000-U- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 45
- Days Since Last Run:
- 8
VerdictWinner in 2022 but well beaten on all 4 starts last season and unseated rider on return to action at Ripon 8 days ago. Has plenty to prove.- Unnamed Favourite
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