17:45 Haydock

Sunday 6 August 2023

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Sky Bet Sunday Series Nursery

Off time: 17:45 | Winning time: 1m 32.4s

(6)

Nellie Leylax¹⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-9| J: Pierre-Louis Jamin⁽³⁾| T: Tom Dascombe| OR: 83| D

8/13

Having overcame inexperience when successful at Beverley on debut, resumed winning ways when making all in 14-runner minor event at Doncaster (7f, soft) 15 days ago. Holds a Group 2 entry and he can score again on his handicap bow.

Form: 1541

(5)

Paladin¹⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-4| J: A Mullen| T: C Johnston| OR: 78| CD

7/1

Off the mark at the third attempt, putting his experience to good use when making most in 9-runner minor event at this C&D (soft, 9/2) 15 days ago. Can make a bold bid to follow up on his handicap debut.

Form: 541

(3)

Watcha Matey¹⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-3| J: R Kingscote| T: H Palmer| OR: 77

11/2

With the hood left off, ran well when second of 6 on nursery debut at Leicester (7f, good) 17 days ago, sticking to his task once headed. Has made the frame on all 4 starts so far and he can give another good account.

Form: 4232

(7)

Beyond Borders¹⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 8-11| J: S H James| T: K R Burke| OR: 71| BF

15/2

Knew more than on debut when opening his account at Thirsk in July. Sent off at odds on again for his next outing and ran to a similar level when second of 4 in nursery at Hamilton (6f, good) 16 days ago. More needed to get his head in front again.

Form: 512

(2)

Catena²⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 8-9| J: William Pyle⁽⁷⁾| T: Craig Lidster| OR: 69| D

18/1

Improved on debut form when landing 8-runner novice event at Beverley (7.4f, soft) in June. However, found it tougher under a penalty at Ayr next time, so will need to resume her progress as she now goes handicapping.

Form: 515

(4)

Mullins Beach¹³

Age: 2| Weight: 8-6| J: Saffie Osborne| T: B R Millman| OR: 66

14/1

Headed only close home at Leicester (5f) in May and ran to similar level when third at Chepstow 3 days later. Well held on his nursery bow in July, but got back on the up when third of 6 at Windsor (6f, good) last time. Further improvement required.

Form: 352393

(1)

Brandaisy²⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 8-2| J: Cam Hardie| T: R A Fahey| OR: 60

33/1

Little impact in a trio of starts this summer, always behind when eighth of 12 in maiden at Beverley (5f, good) last month. Needs to step up on what she's shown to date, but should be suited by this longer trip as she heads into handicap company.

Form: 858

Forecasts

Nellie Leylax (8/13), Watcha Matey (11/2), Paladin (7/1), Beyond Borders (15/2), Mullins Beach (14/1), Catena (18/1), Brandaisy (33/1)

NELLIE LEYLAX made it 2 wins from 4 starts when making all at Doncaster last time, confirming his effectiveness on soft ground, and he can continue his progress to make a successful handicap debut. Paladin opened his account at this C&D on his latest outing and is feared most, ahead of Watcha Matey.