Newbury Race 3 - Dubai Duty Free Nursery (Str)
HARDY'S HERO (5) bids for a hat-trick following a narrow novice success over 1200m at Carlisle. Represents a top trainer and jockey combination. Leading contender. FRENCH AFFAIR (8) did well securing a narrow 1200m course success in this grade prior to a pair of placings. Likely player. SHAMAN CHAMPION (1) indicated promise two outings back when a neck second tackling a higher graded 1200m nursery at Goodwood. Might feature. SENORITA VEGA (4) warrants a second look.
Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently 8th of 19 at York on August 20 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Ruby's Angel carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Goodwood on August 1 over 1200m, neck behind Ardisia with 58kg at $3.30. Nicely placed and expected to go well.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/19 | 20/08/2025 | 19 | HCP NSY 2 | $181,490.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 57.5kg | 1:12.58 | 13-15-8 | 16 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/11 | 01/08/2025 | 22 | HCP NSY 2 | $108,900.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good Soft | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 1:12.75 | 8-10-2 | 13 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 5/12 | 10/07/2025 | 22 | NOV 2 | $55,350.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good Firm | David Probert | 60kg | 1:12.32 | 11-7-5 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 9/23 | 18/06/2025 | 39 | LR OPEN 2 | $226,850.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 59.5kg | 1:00.06 | 6-2-9 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/13 | 10/05/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $12,920.00 | Leicester | 1005m | Good Firm | Pat Cosgrave | 60.5kg | 0:59.09 | 5-5-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Rob Hornby
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last campaign 15th of 23 at Ascot in the LR Windsor Castle Stakes June 18 over 1000m, 7 len behind Havana Hurricane with 59.5kg at $34. On debut fifth of 12 at Windsor May 19 over 1200m, 3 len behind Rising Empire carrying 60.5kg at $29. Likely to make his presence felt.
Last Starts 93 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/23 | 18/06/2025 | 12 | LR OPEN 2 | $226,850.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Rob Hornby | 59.5kg | 1:00.06 | 8-10-15 | 11 |
| 7.3L | $34.00 |
| 1/12 | 06/06/2025 | 18 | OPEN MDN 2 | $55,350.00 | Bath | 1151m | Good | Trevor Whelan | 59.5kg | 1:10.79 | 9-5-1 | 12 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/12 | 19/05/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $73,800.00 | Windsor | 1218m | Good Firm | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | 1:13.60 | 4-5-5 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 50-day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 6th of 11 at Goodwood on July 31 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Sir Albert with 59kg at $4.30. The start before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd in a small field at Epsom Downs on July 17 over 1400m, nose behind Big Song with 60.5kg at $1.50. Perfectly placed to get off the mark.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 31/07/2025 | 14 | HCP NSY 2 | $108,900.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Heavy | Rossa Ryan | 59kg | 1:30.33 | 9-10-6 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $4.33 |
| 2/5 | 17/07/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $18,450.00 | Epsom Downs | 1411m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:25.95 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.50 |
| 2/5 | 25/06/2025 | 17 | OPEN MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | 1:29.41 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.40 |
| 2/7 | 08/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $39,930.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Soft | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:13.50 | 5-5-2 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Ashley Lewis
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Newmarket (July) on August 16 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Half Sovereign carrying 61kg at $15. The race before that 4th in a small field at Doncaster on July 24 over 1400m, 4 len behind Commander's Intent with 61kg at $12. In the mix again.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 16/08/2025 | 23 | HCP NSY F 2 | $27,230.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | William Cox | 61kg | 1:25.72 | 2-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/07/2025 | 34 | HCP NSY 2 | $27,220.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Soft | Tom Eaves | 61kg | 1:26.71 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
| 10/17 | 20/06/2025 | 24 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Richard Kingscote | 58kg | 1:12.87 | 7-13-10 | 15 |
| 7.5L | $126.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/05/2025 | 19 | OPEN MDN F 2 | $12,340.00 | Brighton | 1207m | Good | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 58kg | 1:12.86 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 08/05/2025 | 34 | OPEN MDN 2 | $72,600.00 | Chester | 1106m | Good | Richard Kingscote | 58kg | 1:09.81 | 9-9-3 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/04/2025 | - | NOV F 2 | $13,470.00 | Bath | 1014m | Good Firm | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 58kg | 1:00.72 | 5-6-4 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a head at Carlisle September 1 over 1180m defeating Bushwacker carrying 60.5kg at $2.60. The start before that favourite; won by 2 len at Haydock Park August 10 over 1200m defeating Authentic Charm carrying 60.5kg at $6. Form good for this and rates as a major player.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 01/09/2025 | 22 | NOV 2 | $23,060.00 | Carlisle | 1171m | Good | Cieren Fallon | 60.5kg | 1:14.47 | 6-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.63 |
| 1/8 | 10/08/2025 | 59 | MDN 2 | $36,300.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good Firm | Cieren Fallon | 60.5kg | 1:14.40 | 7-5-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $24,750.00 | Newbury | 1307m | Good | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | 1:18.48 | 7-7-7 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $13.00 |
Jockey: S W Kelly
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 12th of 18 at York on August 21 over 1400m, 10 len behind Stellar Sunrise carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. The run before that 5th of 11 at Goodwood on July 31 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Sir Albert carrying 57kg at $7.50. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18 | 21/08/2025 | 21 | HCP NSY 2 | $184,500.00 | York | 1408m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 57.5kg | 1:25.33 | 17-15-12 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $7.50 |
| 5/11 | 31/07/2025 | 19 | HCP NSY 2 | $108,900.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Heavy | Saffie Osborne | 57kg | 1:30.33 | 8-8-5 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 12/07/2025 | 19 | HCP NSY 2 | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Shane Kelly | 60.5kg | 1:12.64 | 7-7-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/11 | 23/06/2025 | 22 | OPEN NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Chepstow | 1207m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 60.5kg | 1:11.80 | 8-7-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/12 | 01/06/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $51,560.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 60.5kg | 1:12.88 | 12-12-4 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $19.00 |
Jockey: N Callan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Chelmsford on August 28 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Archer Royal carrying 60.5kg at $2.90. Before that 4th of 8 at Southwell All Weather on July 28 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind May Angel carrying 60.5kg at $13. Open to further improvement.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 28/08/2025 | 31 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Neil Callan | 60.5kg | 1:24.85 | 3-4-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.88 |
| 4/8 | 28/07/2025 | 33 | NOV 2 | $12,550.00 | Southwell | 1422m | Neutral | Neil Callan | 60.5kg | 1:29.22 | 5-4-4 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 25/06/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Neil Callan | 60.5kg | 1:15.13 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $29.00 |
Jockey: S M Levey
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Salisbury on September 12 over 1410m, on a slow track; nose behind Chapter carrying 61kg at $5.50. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Ffos Las on August 28 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Born Slippy with 60kg at $2. Key runner.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 12/09/2025 | 15 | HCP NSY 2 | $16,140.00 | Salisbury | 1402m | Soft | Sean Levey | 61kg | 1:32.68 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 28/08/2025 | 13 | HCP NSY 2 | $14,520.00 | Ffos Las | 1207m | Good Soft | Alec Voikhansky | 60kg | 1:11.02 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/08/2025 | 61 | HCP NSY 2 | $22,140.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good | Sean Levey | 57kg | 1:11.95 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/06/2025 | 30 | OPEN NOV 2 | $25,410.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Sam Hitchcott | 59kg | 1:14.78 | 4-3-6 | 11 |
| 4.8L | $19.00 |
| 9/18 | 16/05/2025 | 12 | OPEN MDN 2 | $22,140.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 1:11.97 | 4-6-9 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/6 | 04/05/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1005m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 59kg | 1:00.35 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Georgia Dobie
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Leicester July 17 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Renovatio Angel with 60.5kg at $4.30. On debut tenth of 12 at Windsor May 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Rising Empire with 60.5kg at $67. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 17/07/2025 | 26 | HCP NSY 2 | $18,450.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good Firm | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | 1:23.99 | 3-1-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/10 | 21/06/2025 | 18 | OPEN MDN 2 | $54,450.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good | Jack Doughty | 59.5kg | 1:32.24 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.33 |
| 2/11 | 03/06/2025 | 15 | OPEN MDN 2 | $12,920.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | 1:23.90 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $3.50 |
| 10/12 | 19/05/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $73,800.00 | Windsor | 1218m | Good Firm | Georgia Dobie | 60.5kg | 1:13.60 | 10-10-10 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Nicola Currie
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at Kempton Park All Weather on August 20 over 1400m, 5 len behind Lord Britain with 60.5kg at $12. Before that 5th of 11 at Sandown Park on July 24 over 1400m, 7 len behind Publish carrying 60.5kg at $81. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 20/08/2025 | 27 | NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Trevor Whelan | 60.5kg | 1:27.09 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/11 | 24/07/2025 | 26 | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Good | Rhys Clutterbuck | 60.5kg | 1:30.92 | 6-8-5 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $81.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $12,550.00 | Windsor | 1218m | Good Firm | Trevor Whelan | 60.5kg | 1:12.13 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Callum Hutchinson
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 41 day let-up. Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 7 at Newmarket (July) on August 9 over 1400m, 10 len behind Harlequin Angel with 55kg at $5.50. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at this track on July 24 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Strength Of Spirit carrying 57.5kg at $9. Prefer to see him back in form.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 09/08/2025 | 16 | HCP NSY 2 | $18,450.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Rob Hornby | 55kg | 1:25.67 | 3-3-7 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 24/07/2025 | 14 | HCP NSY 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Charles Bishop | 57.5kg | 1:26.05 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |
| 7/12 | 10/07/2025 | 15 | NOV 2 | $55,350.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 58kg | 1:12.32 | 3-5-7 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/06/2025 | 40 | OPEN NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Charles Bishop | 60.5kg | 1:15.57 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 15/18 | 16/05/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $22,140.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:11.97 | 7-10-15 | 12 |
| 11.3L | $29.00 |