Nottingham Bags Race 10 - Arena Racing Company Maiden Standard Trophy - Heat 2
VONDER EXPRESS (1) steps out for the first time at this circuit. In the money last start when second (26.86) at Towcester over 460m. Can go on with it. MAGIC HANDS (6) was a dominant 29.69 winner at this track last start. Has the ability and looks a key chance. GROVENOR OZZY (3) is racing well, claiming a OR win two back before finishing third at his latest appearance in a OR at Doncaster over 483m (30.46). Capable of finding winning form this easier class. DEELISH KOBE (2) cannot be left out after placing last start.
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Comments
Finished fourth two starts ago then regained form last time out when he found one better over 460m in a OR at Towcester. Heading the right way looks well placed to take this out.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 03/05/2026 | 7 | OR | $1,115.00 | Towcester | 460m | 0:26.86 | 0:26.36 | 0:26.36 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/5 | 26/04/2026 | 9 | OR | $1,490.00 | Towcester | 460m | 0:27.23 | 0:26.72 | 0:26.61 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | A4 | $837.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.53 | 0:29.40 | 0:29.40 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 6/6 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | A4 | $837.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:30.02 | 0:29.55 | 0:29.08 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.6L | $2.90 |
| 2/5 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | A4 | $731.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.51 | 0:29.44 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/5 | 27/03/2026 | 9 | A4 | $720.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.62 | 0:29.55 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/2 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.94 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 24/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.91 | 0:29.91 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Heading in the right direction and looks close to a maiden win. Settling well back last time over 480m at Dunstall Park but wound up late to finish third (28.83). Sure to improve on the experience. Coming out of a very strong form race.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1 | 06/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dunstall Park | 270m | 0:16.30 | 0:16.30 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | A2 | $894.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:28.83 | 0:28.59 | 0:28.59 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 5/6 | 16/04/2026 | 5 | A2 | $894.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:29.05 | 0:28.75 | 0:28.75 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 5/6 | 11/04/2026 | - | OR3 | $1,923.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:29.31 | 0:28.75 | 0:28.19 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/1 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dunstall Park | 270m | 0:16.12 | 0:16.12 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Followed a minor placing at Doncaster two runs ago with a sound third, beaten 11 lengths, last start in a OR at Doncaster over 483m (30.46). Key runner based on recent form.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | $1,285.00 | Doncaster | 483m | 0:30.46 | 0:29.51 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.8L | $4.00 | |
| 3/6 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | $1,442.00 | Doncaster | 483m | 0:30.29 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.13 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $3.00 | |
| 2/2 | 18/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doncaster | 483m | N/A | 0:29.74 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | $1,442.00 | Doncaster | 450m | 0:28.91 | 0:28.19 | 0:27.63 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.0L | $2.10 | |
| 4/5 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | $1,308.00 | Doncaster | 483m | 0:30.21 | 0:29.68 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 | |
| 4/5 | 28/03/2026 | - | $1,288.00 | Doncaster | 450m | 0:28.82 | 0:27.87 | 0:27.40 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.8L | $2.25 | |
| 1/3 | 21/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doncaster | 275m | 0:17.35 | 0:17.35 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Finished off last campaign with a third (25.01) over 388m at Suffolk Downs on March 3. Will need some luck to feature.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | 04/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Nottingham | 305m | 0:18.22 | 0:18.22 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/3 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Nottingham | 500m | N/A | 0:30.19 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 03/03/2026 | 4 | OR | $928.00 | Suffolk Downs Am | 388m | 0:25.01 | 0:23.49 | 0:23.48 | N/A | 5 |
| 19.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | A3 | $644.00 | Suffolk Downs Am | 388m | 0:24.73 | 0:23.82 | 0:23.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/4 | 20/02/2026 | 11 | A4 | $548.00 | Suffolk Downs Am | 388m | 0:24.27 | 0:24.27 | 0:24.03 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.63 |
| 4/4 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | A4 | $548.00 | Suffolk Downs Am | 388m | 0:24.56 | 0:24.10 | 0:23.90 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/6 | 02/02/2026 | 6 | A3 | $644.00 | Suffolk Downs Am | 388m | 0:24.78 | 0:24.03 | 0:23.89 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/3 | 27/01/2026 | 8 | OR | $986.00 | Suffolk Downs Am | 388m | 0:24.76 | 0:24.40 | 0:23.84 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |
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Comments
Good win last start as odds-on favourite by 2 lengths over 500m at this track in a handy 29.69, beating Rosie Jackell. Deserved winner last time after finishing in the money two on end prior to that. Can make it two on the trot.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 04/05/2026 | 14 | A2 | $766.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 0:29.69 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.50 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/1 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Nottingham | 480m | 0:28.63 | 0:28.63 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | A2 | $894.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.76 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 3/6 | 13/04/2026 | 45 | A1 | $1,019.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 0:30.27 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.4L | $5.50 |
| 1/1 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Nottingham | 305m | 0:17.99 | 0:17.99 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | A0 | $630.00 | Galway | 503m | N/A | 0:30.17 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/02/2026 | 69 | A0 | $340.00 | Galway | 503m | 0:30.70 | 0:30.02 | 0:30.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.8L | $3.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | AA0 | $2,571.00 | Shelbourne | 480m | 0:29.17 | 0:28.30 | 0:28.06 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.5L | $9.00 |