17:25 Nottingham

Thursday 30 July 2026

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oddschecker.com AJA Novice Amateur Jockeys' Handicap

Off time: 17:27 | Winning time: 2m 11.84s

(5)

Galaxy Wonder²⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 11-5| J: Mr C Carroll| T: A W Carroll| OR: 70| D

10/3

Scored at Bath in April and held form since. Recent third of 10 to subsequent winner at Wolverhampton is solid enough form and now drops back into 0-70 company with claims of being involved if inexperienced amateur can get the best out of him, though stable does also have another runner in the race.

Form: 112253

(3)

Poet's Dawn^p¹²

Age: 11| Weight: 11-3| J: Miss Rebecca Burley| T: T D Easterby| OR: 68| C| D

9/2

Veteran who gained third win of the year when scoring at Ripon in a higher grade of handicap 12 days ago, displaying the mettle to regain the lead twice. Should go well once more if this doesn't come too soon.

Form: 416631

(6)

Yafaarr^t¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 11-1| J: Mr Jack Loughnane⁽³⁾| T: S England| OR: 66

10/3

Won at Redcar in June and placed both starts since, finishing second of 7 at same track 11 days ago, beaten only by a rival right at the top of his game. Faces a significant step up in trip and stamina is a concern.

Form: 460132

(4)

Flightofthephoenix⁹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 11-0| J: Mr James Hills⁽³⁾| T: C Hills| OR: 65

7/2

Yet to win from 11 starts and only seventh of 9 in a handicap on all-weather at Lingfield in April, finishing well held after a 4-month break. Been off a further 3 months since that run and others come here in much better heart.

Form: 6353-77

(7)

Palazzo Persico¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 10-10| J: Mr William Pearman| T: A W Carroll| OR: 61| D

7/2

Made a winning debut for this yard at Chepstow under this rider and quickly resumed winning ways at Catterick last time. Looks a big player, though it'll be interesting to see which way the 2 Tony Carroll runners go in the market.

Form: 300151

(2)

Showmedemoney^b³¹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-5| J: Miss Taryn Cole⁽³⁾| T: Craig Benton| OR: 56| D

18/1

Turned in best effort of the season when second in 1m handicap at Windsor in June. Raced freely that day and now steps back up in trip while also faced with a rise in grade so more is required.

Form: 198642

Non-Runners

(1)

Hill Station⁹

Weight: 10-8| Age: 7

T: D Wingrove J: Miss Jodie Wingrove

Forecasts

Galaxy Wonder (10/3), Yafaarr (10/3), Flightofthephoenix (7/2), Palazzo Persico (7/2), Poet's Dawn (9/2), Showmedemoney (18/1), Hill Station (50/1)

PALAZZO PERSICO proved tenacious when winning at Catterick a fortnight ago, scoring his second success in 3 starts for current connections. The yard also fields Galaxy Wonder, who holds a solid chance, though it may be best to side with the former as his rider has already guided him to victory recently. Poet's Dawn is a tough veteran who looks capable of proving a threat, too.