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Nottingham Bags Race 9 - Dine In Classics Restaurant Stakes

ALWAYSOPTIMISTIC (4) was in the minor money with a quick 30.33, finishing third in an A3 at this track last start. Has the ability and looks hard to top. BALLYHIMIKIN LEE (2) finished in the minors last time but the start prior broke the clock when winning over 500m at this track, taking an A3 in a fast 30.19. Top win two back and rates a key player again. BLUE DANUBE (3) has mixed form a little and missed the frame the last two but was an A3 winner three back (29.94) at this track over 500m. Rates a winning chance on best. HEADFORD ANGELA (5) profiles nicely over this trip.

Race Time:12:36 PM

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:500m

Ballybrazil Ace (1)3443155436

Trainer: E O Driver (Nottingham)12 mths 16: 3-0-3

2 yo DK BDL Dog

Sire: SIGNET ACE (IRE)

Dam: BALLYBRAZIL KIT (GB)

Stats

Career16: 3-0-3

Win %18.75%

Place %37.50%

Prize Money$3,244.00

Comments

Not seen at best last start when he finished last over 500m at this track beaten 13 lengths (31.26) behind Leelad in an A3 on July 3. Happy to risk this time.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/6	03/07/2026	6	A3	$873.00	Nottingham	500m	0:31.26	0:30.17	0:29.99	N/A	1	1. Leelad 2. Dower Holly 3. Worra Babe	13.6L	$6.00
3/3	27/06/2026	13		$1,536.00	Doncaster	483m	0:30.15	0:29.64	0:29.24	N/A	1	1. Thurlesbeg Lexy 2. Allez Lula 3. Ballybrazil Ace	6.3L	$9.00
4/6	14/06/2026	9	IV	$1,732.00	Sheffield Bags	500m	0:29.49	0:29.27	0:28.94	N/A	2	1. Five Ofa Kind 2. Thurlesbeg Lexy 3. Musical Prince	2.9L	$26.00
5/6	05/06/2026	9	A2	$871.00	Nottingham	500m	0:30.44	0:29.82	0:29.72	N/A	1	1. This Is Eze 2. Roanna Ash 3. Bull Run Bird	7.8L	$5.00
5/6	27/05/2026	7	A2	$879.00	Nottingham	500m	0:30.45	0:30.07	0:29.80	N/A	1	1. De Lifeofriley 2. Aegean Song 3. Aghaburren Luna	4.8L	$4.30
1/5	20/05/2026	9	A3	$740.00	Nottingham	500m	0:30.37	0:30.37	0:29.90	N/A	1	1. Ballybrazil Ace 2. Honour Newquay 3. Cruiser Finn	0.1L	$2.30
2/1	08/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Nottingham	500m	N/A	0:29.80	N/A	N/A	1	2. Ballybrazil Ace	1.25L	$0.00
1/1	01/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Nottingham	305m	0:18.21	0:18.21	N/A	N/A	1	1. Ballybrazil Ace	0L	$0.00

Ballyhimikin Lee (2)3424114112

Trainer: B Denby (Nottingham)12 mths 62: 12-10-11

4 yo Black Dog

Sire: DROMANA BUCKO (IRE)

Dam: BALLYHIMIKIN HUN (IRE)

Stats

Career62: 12-10-11

Win %19.35%

Place %53.23%

Prize Money$10,832.00

Comments

Had won two on end but missed the hat-trick last start when second and beaten a head (30.39) in a HCP over 500m at this track. Forgive the latest result. Looks hard to beat this time.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/6	03/07/2026	11	HCP	$873.00	Nottingham	500m	0:30.39	0:30.37	0:29.99	N/A	5	1. Cruiser Finn 2. Ballyhimikin Lee 3. Silverwing	0.2L	$2.90
1/5	22/06/2026	5	A3	$740.00	Nottingham	500m	0:30.19	0:30.19	0:29.75	N/A	2	1. Ballyhimikin Lee 2. Micks Missile 3. Banter Barbie	0.3L	$7.00
1/6	17/06/2026	6	HCP	$852.00	Nottingham	500m	0:30.41	0:30.41	0:30.30	N/A	4	1. Ballyhimikin Lee 2. Lightfoot Vogue 3. Jades Catch	0.8L	$5.00
4/6	11/06/2026	6	HCP	$852.00	Nottingham	500m	0:30.86	0:30.74	0:29.97	N/A	5	1. Cruiser Finn 2. Loco Les 3. Millroad Heidi	1.2L	$3.00
1/5	05/06/2026	9	HCP	$852.00	Nottingham	500m	0:30.29	0:30.29	0:29.72	N/A	6	1. Ballyhimikin Lee 2. Kanturk Kin 3. Shockwave Ice	3.3L	$2.30
1/6	27/05/2026	7	HCP	$860.00	Nottingham	500m	0:30.33	0:30.33	0:29.80	N/A	3	1. Ballyhimikin Lee 2. Bradley Banana 3. Freedom Venus	0.3L	$1.90
2/2	13/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Nottingham	500m	N/A	0:30.11	N/A	N/A	2	1. Kylenoe Stan 2. Ballyhimikin Lee	2L	$0.00
1/2	06/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Nottingham	305m	0:18.34	0:18.34	N/A	N/A	2	1. Ballyhimikin Lee 2. Lavender Blue	1.5L	$0.00

Blue Danube (3)5415145164

Trainer: A S Mcpherson (Nottingham)12 mths 33: 9-1-2

2 yo BLU Dog

Sire: BALLYMAC ANTON (IRE)

Dam: ANTIGUA SUGAR (GB)

Stats

Career33: 9-1-2

Win %27.27%

Place %36.36%

Prize Money$5,151.00

Comments

Charged out of the boxes with a sizzling early sectional but swamped late when a close up fourth (30.88) at this track over 500m. Solid formlines coming through that last run. Will be thereabouts.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/6	02/07/2026	14	A3	$873.00	Nottingham	500m	0:30.88	0:30.40	0:29.90	N/A	3	1. Broomfleet Flyer 2. Springwood Penny 3. Braceys Boy	6.0L	$4.30
6/6	18/06/2026	8	A3	$852.00	Nottingham	500m	0:31.34	0:30.00	0:29.50	N/A	3	1. Untold Real 2. Bills Lassie 3. Springwood Penny	16.8L	$3.80
1/6	10/06/2026	14	A3	$852.00	Nottingham	500m	0:29.94	0:29.94	0:29.61	N/A	3	1. Blue Danube 2. Platinum Record 3. Princes Legacy	2.0L	$5.50
5/6	27/05/2026	7	A3	$860.00	Nottingham	500m	0:30.66	0:30.24	0:29.80	N/A	3	1. Bills Lassie 2. Glory Dave 3. Stellas Charm	5.3L	$8.00
4/5	20/05/2026	6	A3	$740.00	Nottingham	500m	0:30.60	0:30.37	0:29.90	N/A	3	1. Ballybrazil Ace 2. Honour Newquay 3. Cruiser Finn	2.6L	$7.00
1/5	14/05/2026	7	A3	$747.00	Nottingham	500m	0:30.22	0:30.22	0:30.14	N/A	3	1. Blue Danube 2. Vair Little Legs 3. Dotties Image	3.0L	$7.00
1/1	19/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Nottingham	500m	0:30.12	0:30.12	N/A	N/A	3	1. Blue Danube	0L	$0.00
1/2	26/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Nottingham	305m	0:18.31	0:18.31	N/A	N/A	4	1. Blue Danube 2. Legsintheair	1.25L	$0.00

Alwaysoptimistic (4)5442113433

Trainer: J Llewellin (Nottingham)12 mths 11: 3-1-3

1 yo FWN Dog

Sire: SONNY (IRE)

Dam: PEADS NEWS (GB)

Stats

Career11: 3-1-3

Win %27.27%

Place %63.64%

Prize Money$1,587.00

Comments

In the money at this track at his last couple of starts, most recently finishing third over 500m. Won't find this any harder. Right in this.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/5	06/07/2026	7	A3	$758.00	Nottingham	500m	0:30.33	0:30.01	0:29.43	N/A	3	1. Aremagicaremagic 2. Bellmore Queen 3. Alwaysoptimistic	4.0L	$5.00
3/6	29/06/2026	7	A3	$873.00	Nottingham	500m	0:30.32	0:29.96	0:29.76	N/A	3	1. Frederico 2. Monbeg Bella 3. Alwaysoptimistic	4.5L	$2.80
4/6	22/06/2026	7	OR3	$1,873.00	Nottingham	500m	0:30.16	0:29.75	0:29.75	N/A	2	1. Mossrich Mossy 2. Fortanach John 3. Santas Tornado	4.9L	$34.00
3/6	15/06/2026	7	OR3	$325.00	Nottingham	500m	0:30.08	0:29.86	0:29.51	N/A	1	1. Mossrich Mossy 2. Aegean Song 3. Alwaysoptimistic	2.8L	$12.00
1/6	08/06/2026	7	A3	$852.00	Nottingham	500m	0:30.44	0:30.44	0:30.13	N/A	3	1. Alwaysoptimistic 2. Lynnia Max 3. Aghaburren Lucas	6.0L	$17.00
1/5	01/06/2026	18	A4	$721.00	Nottingham	500m	0:30.34	0:30.34	0:29.55	N/A	2	1. Alwaysoptimistic 2. Swift Olivia 3. Swift Nameless	1.5L	$2.90
1/2	21/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Nottingham	500m	0:30.35	0:30.35	N/A	N/A	3	1. Alwaysoptimistic 2. Platinum Bea	36L	$0.00
3/3	30/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Nottingham	500m	N/A	0:30.82	N/A	N/A	1	1. Pimlico Princess 2. Hellofatrumper 3. Alwaysoptimistic	2.75L	$0.00

Headford Angela (5)1316x4

Trainer: E Saville (Nottingham)12 mths 5: 2-0-1

1 yo Black Bitch

Sire: GRANGEVIEW TEN (IRE)

Dam: HEADFORD CHICK (GB)

Stats

Career5: 2-0-1

Win %40.00%

Place %60.00%

Prize Money$961.00

Comments

Returned from a break last start with a fourth (30.56) over 500m at this track in an A3. Better for the run and can sneak into the finish.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/5	08/07/2026	133	A3	$758.00	Nottingham	500m	0:30.56	0:30.34	0:30.02	N/A	6	1. Aghaburren Lucas 2. Micks Missile 3. Ballinabola Mona	2.8L	$7.00
1/1	01/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Nottingham	500m	0:30.40	0:30.40	N/A	N/A	5	1. Headford Angela	0L	$0.00
1/3	17/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Nottingham	305m	0:18.13	0:18.13	N/A	N/A	5	1. Headford Angela 2. Saleen Brady 3. Keefill Amelia	10.25L	$0.00
6/6	25/02/2026	14	A2	$881.00	Nottingham	500m	0:31.52	0:30.02	0:30.02	N/A	6	1. Bellmore Ginger 2. Braceys Boy 3. Sambar Dream	18.7L	$8.00
1/5	11/02/2026	7	A3	$773.00	Nottingham	500m	0:30.43	0:30.43	0:30.08	N/A	6	1. Headford Angela 2. Aghaburren Lewis 3. Sambar Googoo	2.5L	$3.00
3/5	04/02/2026	14	A3	$773.00	Nottingham	500m	0:30.30	0:29.90	0:29.90	N/A	5	1. Slippy Nora 2. Sambar Dream 3. Headford Angela	5.0L	$3.50
1/4	21/01/2026	-	A3	$795.00	Nottingham	500m	0:30.58	0:30.58	0:29.99	N/A	6	1. Headford Angela 2. In Form Lady 3. Swift Dive	0.8L	$4.00