Nottingham
Today, August 7, 2025FlatClass 51mGood
Verdict
Verdict
RAVISHING BEAUTY has been thriving with cheekpieces fitted, making good headway on the bridle before keeping on comfortably to score at Pontefract. She can follow up at the chief expense of Optimatum, who has improved since switching to turf. Between Me And U completes the shortlist.
Ravishing Beauty
Optimatum
Between Me And U
1m Hcap
1m Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 3. Between Me And UJ: Kieran ShoemarkT: Michael HerringtonF: 12450-732
- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictHas found form since returning from break, running right up to form when second of 8 in handicap at this C&D (6/1) 7 days ago, running well with 7-lb claimer. Should remain competitive in similar company. - 6. OptimatumJ: Billy LoughnaneT: Charlie JohnstonF: 506-88132
- Price History:
- 4.20
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 6
VerdictHas improved since switching to turf over 1, winning at Leicester in June. Second of 8 in a handicap at Newmarket over 8f (13/2) 6 days ago with first-time cheekpieces, displaying a better attitude despite head coming up under pressure. Likely to remain competitive if attitude holds. 
1. StockpyleJ: Jack CallanT: Sam EnglandF: 9-4255090- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictHas shown fair form in handicaps earlier this season but finished sixteenth of 22 in handicap at York (28/1) 13 days ago. Big drop in class will surely help his cause.
2. TEXJ: Paul MulrennanT: George BakerF: 642-4433- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictYet to win and consistent rather than progressive. Finished third of 7 in handicap at Epsom Downs (7/2) 21 days ago, again lacking strength at the finish despite drop back in trip.- 5. Ravishing BeautyJ: Jack GarrittyT: Jedd O'KeeffeF: 46-454421
- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 63
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictConfirmed promise of her runner-up effort at Leicester when going one place better in 7-runner handicap at Pontefract (9/4) 20 days ago, making headway on bridle before keeping on comfortably. Thriving at present and remains of serious interest from revised mark. 
7. Mini MacJ: Jack MitchellT: Christine DunnettF: 53196427- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictRan well at Newmarket in June but finished seventh of 8 at this course and distance (7/2) 7 days ago, dwelling at the start and never dangerous.
8. Judge FrankJ: Rob HornbyT: John & Rhys FlintF: 94110-430- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 59
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictWon at Windsor last September but has struggled in recent runs, finishing 12th of 13 in handicap at Windsor (13/2) 17 days ago. Likely to perform better on firmer ground but others still more likely.
4. Onslow GardensJ: Alec VoikhanskyT: Kevin FrostF: 347-43839- Price History:
- 23.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 64
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictTwice finished third in handicaps this year, but backward step from stable debut when last of 9 in handicap at Doncaster (14/1) 28 days ago. Yet to win a race and others more persuasive.
9. Tam LinJ: Kieran O'NeillT: Alice HaynesF: 13516960- Price History:
- 29.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictWell held when last of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (14/1) 15 days ago on first start for new stable and has a fair amount to prove at present.- Unnamed Favourite
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