15:35 Nottingham

Wednesday 9 April 2025

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Beer Festival 12th April Handicap (Div 1)

  • 3YO only  |   Class 5  |   1m 75y  |   Good (Good to Firm in places)  |   10 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 15:36  |   Winning time: 1m 44.82s
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Cloth number
Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
(7)
Horse silk
It's Only Fun7(ex 6)
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-12| J: O J Orr| T: J Candlish| OR:  67
2/1
10/3, showed much improved form to get off the mark on handicap debut after 6 months off (had breathing operation) in 5-runner event at Musselburgh (9f, good) 7 days ago, leading over 1f out then forging clear. Carries a penalty and likely to prove tough to beat.
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2
(9)
Horse silk
Lever Up154
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-9| J: Joanna Mason| T: M & D Easterby| OR:  70
13/2
7/1, got back on track when third of 10 in maiden at Musselburgh (7.1f, good to soft) when last seen 5 months ago, finishing strongly having struggled with pace. Makes handicap debut and should have more to offer.
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3
(8)
Horse silk
Arcturus Flamep1156
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-8| J: Jason Watson| T: Darryll Holland| OR:  69
16/1
18/1, fared better than previously when fifth of 11 in maiden at Southwell (8.1f) 5 months ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap debut.
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4
(3)
Horse silk
Bear Island174
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-8| J: Enzo Crublet(3)| T: D Menuisier| OR:  69
4/1
Ran to a similar level as on his first 2 starts switched to turf when fourth of 10 in novice at Brighton (8f, heavy, 7/2) when last seen 6 months ago. Likely do better in handicaps so worth a second look on return (has been gelded).
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5
(2)
Horse silk
Queen Of Good News139
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-6| J: Tyler Heard| T: P Owens| OR:  67
22/1
14/1, fared no better than last time upped up in trip when eighth of 9 in nursery at Southwell (8.1f) back in November, slowly away. Hard to see her featuring.
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6
(10)
Horse silk
English Lady111
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-6| J: R Havlin| T: D K Ivory| OR:  67
16/1
Had a bit to spare when winning on debut at Chelmsford in November. Failed to progress when fourth of 13 in novice at same course (8f, 9/1) the following month and now sent handicapping.
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7
(4)
Horse silk
Bownder8
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-5| J: R Kingscote| T: J G Portman| OR:  66| D
5/1
Latest win at Southwell in September. 7/1, took a step forward when second of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 8 days ago, clear of rest. Can make presence felt.
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8
(6)
Horse silk
Something Splendid158
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-5| J: Callum Hutchinson| T: P W Chapple-Hyam| OR:  66
18/1
33/1, well-held last of 6 in nursery at Newmarket (9f, heavy) when last seen 5 months ago. Was runner-up on penultimate start but watching brief advised on first run for yard after leaving Kevin Philippart De Foy.
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9
(1)
Horse silk
Mini Mac18
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-5| J: K T O'Neill| T: Mrs C A Dunnett| OR:  66
50/1
Winner for George Boughey second time up at Brighton last year. 40/1, back on track on second start for this yard when fourth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 18 days ago.
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10
(5)
Horse silk
Dream Illusion44
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-2| J: C Lee| T: K R Burke| OR:  63
17/2
66/1, sixth of 12 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 44 days ago, finishing with running left. Makes handicap debut and remains with potential for her top yard.
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Forecasts

It's Only Fun (2/1), Bear Island (4/1), Bownder (5/1), Lever Up (13/2), Dream Illusion (17/2), Arcturus Flame (16/1), English Lady (16/1), Something Splendid (18/1), Queen Of Good News (22/1), Mini Mac (50/1)

Verdict

IT'S ONLY FUN proved a different proposition when making a winning handicap debut at Musselburgh last week and, with further improvement on the cards, Jennie Candlish's charge is fancied to follow up under a penalty at the expense of Dream Illusion, who is better judged on her Newcastle effort having finished with running left last time. Bownder and Lever Up can fight out third.

  1. It's Only Fun2/1
  2. Dream Illusion17/2
  3. Bownder5/1

Prize Money

1st: £4,187.002nd: £1,965.003rd: £982.004th: £491.005th: £245.00

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