Nottingham Race 7 - Conference And Events At Nottingham Racecourse Hcp (Div 2)
ICE CUBE (7) rates highly on form of a neck victory at Ayr. Failed to run to same level when a short price favourite the very next day however that is easily excused and can be expected to return to form now. Leading chance if at best. VEGA'S VIRTUE (5) showed a great attitude when a nose winner at Doncaster two starts back. Just missed the frame at Thirsk since but clearly remains in good condition and holds winning claims amongst this open looking field. LILLIE MARGOT (1) managed to win and place from two starts at this track. Return here will suit and mark is fair on best efforts. Keep safe. EPHRON (2) shapes nicely against this field. Consider each way.

Jockey: J Garritty
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 11 at Redcar on September 9 over 2000m, 8 len behind Per Contra with 56kg at $29. The race before that 4th of 9 at Wolverhampton on July 31 over 1700m, 6 len behind Suggy with 61kg at $13. Can turn things around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 09/09/2026 | 40 | HCP 3U | $22,690.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good | James Sullivan | 56kg | 2:03.82 | - | 9 |
| 8.3L | $29.00 |
| 4/9 | 31/07/2026 | 26 | HCP 3 | $13,800.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Jack Doughty | 61kg | 1:49.14 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/14 | 05/07/2026 | 32 | HCP 3 | $16,330.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Garritty | 60.5kg | 1:41.19 | 1-2-3 | 14 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/06/2026 | 25 | HCP F 3 | $16,330.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good | Jack Garritty | 60.5kg | 1:46.81 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/05/2026 | 24 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good | Jack Garritty | 60.5kg | 1:46.29 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $19.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/04/2026 | 190 | MDN F 3U | $18,150.00 | Beverley | 1709m | Good Soft | Billy Garritty | 57.5kg | 1:47.10 | - | 5 |
| 14.5L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/10/2025 | 32 | MDN F 2 | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 1609m | Good Soft | Jack Garritty | 58kg | 1:47.66 | 4-6-7 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $3.75 |
| 3/10 | 05/09/2025 | - | NOV F 2 | $19,960.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good | Billy Garritty | 58kg | 1:41.94 | 2-3-3 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start eased back early on 5th of 10 at Thirsk on September 14 over 1400m, 10 len behind Mo Anam Chara carrying 58.5kg at $23. The start before that ran second last of 7 at Newmarket (July) on August 22 over 1600m, 11 len behind Royal Bodyguard with 59kg at $6. In the mix on best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 14/09/2026 | 23 | HCP 3 | $13,610.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good | Conor Whiteley | 58.5kg | 1:25.79 | 8-8-5 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good | Conor Whiteley | 59kg | 1:40.67 | - | 1 |
| 11.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 15/08/2026 | 5 | HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good Firm | Conor Whiteley | 58.5kg | 1:39.91 | 7-7-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/08/2026 | 13 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Good Soft | Daniel Tudhope | 61kg | 1:40.78 | 2-5-7 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/07/2026 | 18 | HCP 3U | $15,700.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 61kg | 1:32.21 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 11/11 | 10/07/2026 | 15 | HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | York | 1609m | Good Firm | Daniel Tudhope | 56.5kg | 1:36.51 | 4-10-11 | 3 |
| 23.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/2 | 25/06/2026 | 20 | HCP 3 | $9,930.00 | Leicester | 1609m | Good Firm | Conor Whiteley | 58kg | 1:43.64 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 8/13 | 05/06/2026 | 253 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Oisin Orr | 61kg | 1:11.84 | 6-9-8 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $14,760.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good Soft | Daniel Tudhope | 60.5kg | 1:19.96 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 04/09/2025 | 20 | NOV C 2 | $21,780.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 58kg | 1:14.12 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/15 | 15/08/2025 | 17 | MDN 2 | $16,610.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good Firm | Daniel Tudhope | 60.5kg | 1:11.67 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $4.33 |

Jockey: David Probert
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 10th of 13 at Ayr on September 17 over 1600m, slow going 25 len behind Sailthisshipalone carrying 58.5kg at $17. Second-up 7th of 11 at Great Yarmouth on October 5 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Media Legend with 56kg at $41. Should be at his top now and is among the chances.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 05/10/2026 | 18 | HCP 3U | $19,600.00 | Yarmouth | 1609m | Good Firm | Luke Morris | 56kg | 1:36.25 | 8-9-7 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |
| 10/13 | 17/09/2026 | 77 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Soft | Oisin Orr | 58.5kg | 1:47.14 | 5-8-10 | 5 |
| 25.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/11 | 02/07/2026 | 38 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Neil Callan | 58.5kg | 1:13.70 | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/4 | 25/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Jack Callan | 59kg | 1:11.71 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/05/2026 | 332 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Neil Callan | 60kg | 1:12.33 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $4.20 |
| 8/9 | 06/06/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $138,380.00 | Epsom Downs | 1210m | Good Soft | Pat Cosgrave | 58kg | 1:11.75 | 2-9-8 | 4 |
| 27.5L | $51.00 |

Jockey: D Allan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Thirsk on September 14 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Fractional carrying 59kg at $8.50. The run before that won by a nose at Doncaster on August 15 over 1600m defeating Napolian carrying 58.5kg at $10. Well placed to make amends.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 14/09/2026 | 30 | HCP F 3U | $13,610.00 | Thirsk | 1609m | Good | David Allan | 59kg | 1:39.19 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 15/08/2026 | 12 | HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good Firm | Oisin Mcsweeney | 58.5kg | 1:39.91 | 6-5-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/08/2026 | 16 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good | Duran Fentiman | 61kg | 1:39.69 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.33 |
| 1/7 | 18/07/2026 | 15 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good | David Allan | 59.5kg | 1:41.33 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.75 |
| 8/10 | 03/07/2026 | 20 | HCP F 3U | $15,250.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Firm | Duran Fentiman | 55.5kg | 1:25.90 | - | 11 |
| 5.3L | $29.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/06/2026 | 16 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 1609m | Good | Dylan Hogan | 60kg | 1:47.31 | 5-3-3 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $4.33 |
| 1/9 | 28/05/2026 | 11 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good | Duran Fentiman | 61kg | 1:42.43 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 17/05/2026 | 15 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 59kg | 1:11.37 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 02/05/2026 | 235 | HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Firm | Ryan Sexton | 58.5kg | 1:27.04 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/09/2025 | 15 | NOV F 2 | $12,520.00 | Carlisle | 1207m | Good Soft | Ryan Sexton | 57kg | 1:15.03 | 8-10-8 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 25/08/2025 | 11 | MDN 2 | $16,340.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 58kg | 1:11.61 | 8-7-5 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |

Jockey: K T O'Neill
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 7th of 14 at Redcar on October 3 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Nyman with 51.5kg at $81. The race before that settled back and ran on when 9th of 13 at Redcar on September 15 over 1600m, 14 len behind Cosmos Raj with 59.5kg at $34. Will need to improve sharply on recent form.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 03/10/2026 | 18 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good | James Sullivan | 51.5kg | 1:36.34 | 12-8-7 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $81.00 |
| 9/13 | 15/09/2026 | 17 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good | Christian Howarth | 59.5kg | 1:35.58 | 11-9-9 | 10 |
| 14.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/08/2026 | 15 | HCP 3U | $24,770.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Soft | Christian Howarth | 56kg | 1:36.90 | 8-8-6 | 12 |
| 8.0L | $29.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/08/2026 | 13 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good | Luke Morris | 57.5kg | 1:25.65 | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/08/2026 | 59 | HCP 3 | $19,600.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Firm | Kieran O'neill | 55.5kg | 1:24.78 | 5-6-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $19.00 |
| 10/12 | 03/06/2026 | 60 | HCP 3 | $87,450.00 | Curragh | 1005m | GY | Keithen Kennedy | 51.5kg | 0:59.04 | - | 8 |
| 7.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/04/2026 | 13 | 3 | $35,920.00 | Cork | 1005m | Soft | Jamie Powell | 56kg | 1:03.88 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/15 | 22/03/2026 | 161 | HCP 3 | $20,680.00 | Naas | 1005m | Soft | Colin Keane | 62.5kg | 1:04.44 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/6 | 12/10/2025 | 24 | MDN 2 | $34,530.00 | Naas | 1207m | Y | Jamie Powell | 59.5kg | 1:14.05 | - | 3 |
| 9.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/12 | 18/09/2025 | 26 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1207m | YS | Jamie Powell | 58kg | 1:17.69 | - | 3 |
| 7.5L | $6.50 |
| 11/14 | 23/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $38,680.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Jamie Powell | 59kg | 1:27.59 | - | 13 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Saffie Osborne
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Ayr on September 18 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Stoic Poet with 61kg at $2.40. The run before that favourite; won by a neck at Ayr on September 17 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Blufferonthebus carrying 60.5kg at $6. Great chance to atone.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 18/09/2026 | 1 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Soft | Saffie Osborne | 61kg | 1:45.96 | 2-3-6 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $2.38 |
| 1/14 | 17/09/2026 | 34 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 1408m | Soft | Saffie Osborne | 60.5kg | 1:37.07 | 4-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/08/2026 | 29 | HCP 3U | $15,430.00 | Epsom Downs | 1408m | Good Firm | Charles Bishop | 59kg | 1:22.09 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 16/07/2026 | 6 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Epsom Downs | 1408m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 58.5kg | 1:23.31 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.20 |
| 6/11 | 10/07/2026 | 15 | HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 52.5kg | 1:26.20 | 10-8-6 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/5 | 25/06/2026 | 20 | HCP 3U | $23,060.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 52.5kg | 1:13.29 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 05/06/2026 | 20 | APP HCP 3 | $22,960.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Good Soft | Jack Callan | 58kg | 1:30.17 | 1-3-6 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/14 | 16/05/2026 | 16 | HCP 3 | $16,330.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good Soft | George Wood | 61kg | 1:40.59 | - | 5 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/04/2026 | 216 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 61kg | 1:35.65 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $2.25 |
| 7/8 | 26/09/2025 | 17 | MDN C 2 | $41,740.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good Firm | George Wood | 58kg | 1:26.16 | 5-5-7 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $81.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/09/2025 | 18 | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Ffos Las | 1508m | Heavy | George Wood | 60.5kg | 1:45.20 | 4-2-5 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months didn't do much in the run home; ran second last of 10 at Newcastle All Weather on October 1 over 1600m, 12 len behind Dalamara carrying 61kg at $17. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Newcastle All Weather on December 19 over 1200m, 8 len behind Honorable Man carrying 59.5kg at $41. Not a good sign last start; prefer to see again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 01/10/2026 | 168 | APP HCP F 3 | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | David Nolan | 61kg | 1:41.03 | 1-1-9 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/11 | 16/04/2026 | 21 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good Soft | David Nolan | 59kg | 1:43.24 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/12 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | David Nolan | 60.5kg | 1:29.36 | - | 12 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/10 | 19/03/2026 | 33 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | David Nolan | 59.5kg | 1:28.22 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/02/2026 | 23 | HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | NS | Cam Hardie | 55kg | 1:40.55 | 7-7-5 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $29.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/01/2026 | 19 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Oisin Mcsweeney | 58kg | 1:26.54 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/01/2026 | 15 | NOV 3 | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | David Nolan | 59kg | 1:15.00 | 6-7-7 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $201.00 |
| 9/13 | 19/12/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $11,430.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | David Nolan | 59.5kg | 1:14.95 | 1-3-9 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Tom Eaves | 59.5kg | 1:29.62 | 9-8-9 | 5 |
| 19.0L | $26.00 |

Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start 5th of 14 at Epsom Downs on September 10 over 2400m, 11 len behind Time To Sparkle with 60.5kg at $7.50. The run before that 5th of 9 at Lingfield All Weather on August 13 over 2000m, 9 len behind Dove Tale carrying 58kg at $15. Worth following up.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 10/09/2026 | 28 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Epsom Downs | 2414m | Good Soft | Benoit De La Sayette | 60.5kg | 2:42.46 | - | 13 |
| 11.3L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 13/08/2026 | 36 | NOV F 3U | $21,780.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Benoit De La Sayette | 58kg | 2:05.28 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/12 | 08/07/2026 | 20 | NOV F 3U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Benoit De La Sayette | 58kg | 2:22.42 | - | 7 |
| 11.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/06/2026 | - | MDN F 3U | $18,150.00 | Yarmouth | 1609m | Good Firm | Mason Paetel | 56kg | 1:39.61 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $19.00 |

Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 11 at Wolverhampton on September 28 over 1900m, 19 len behind Variety Act carrying 56kg at $151. The start before that ran last of 11 at Kempton Park All Weather on August 26 over 2400m, 75 len behind Madjid carrying 57.5kg at $81. No threat this time either.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 28/09/2026 | 33 | HCP 3 | $13,800.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | William Carson | 56kg | 1:59.96 | 4-5-11 | 8 |
| 19.0L | $151.00 |
| 11/11 | 26/08/2026 | 58 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | William Carson | 57.5kg | 2:32.67 | - | 4 |
| 75.8L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/06/2026 | 56 | NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Windsor | 2313m | Good Firm | William Carson | 58.5kg | 2:28.52 | 7-7-8 | 1 |
| 19.5L | $67.00 |
| 8/11 | 04/05/2026 | 21 | NOV 34 | $21,780.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Good Firm | Jack Mitchell | 58.5kg | 1:43.09 | - | 8 |
| 8.8L | $29.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 57.5kg | 1:38.99 | - | 5 |
| 13.8L | $2.63 |