16:55 Nottingham

Thursday 7 August 2025

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Weatherbys Racing Bank Handicap

Off time: 16:55 | Winning time: 1m 46.72s

(8)

Stockpyle^t¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 10-0| J: Jack Callan⁽⁷⁾| T: S England| OR: 68| D

10/3

Has 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.

Form: 255090

(4)

Tex^p,t²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-13| J: P Mulrennan| T: George Baker| OR: 67

9/2

Yet 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.

Form: 42-4433

(3)

Between Me And U^t⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: K Shoemark| T: M Herrington| OR: 65| D

3/1

Has 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.

Form: 450-732

(2)

Onslow Gardens²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: Alec Voikhansky⁽³⁾| T: K Frost| OR: 64

16/1

Twice 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.

Form: 7-43839

(5)

Ravishing Beauty^p²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: J Garritty| T: Jedd O'Keeffe| OR: 63| D

11/1

Confirmed 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.

Form: 454421

(6)

Optimatum^p⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Billy Loughnane| T: C Johnston| OR: 68| BF| D

9/2

Has 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.

Form: 6-88132

(1)

Mini Mac⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: J Mitchell| T: Mrs C A Dunnett| OR: 67| CD

8/1

Ran 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.

Form: 196427

(7)

Judge Frank^p¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Rob Hornby| T: J L Flint| OR: 59| D

20/1

Won 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.

Form: 110-430

(9)

Tam Lin^h¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: K T O'Neill| T: Alice Haynes| OR: 65| D

50/1

Well 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.

Form: 516960

Forecasts

Between Me And U (3/1), Stockpyle (10/3), Tex (9/2), Optimatum (9/2), Mini Mac (8/1), Ravishing Beauty (11/1), Onslow Gardens (16/1), Judge Frank (20/1), Tam Lin (50/1)

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.