This Wathnan Racing Lucky 15 could be the play at Royal Ascot on Wednesday
17 hours ago
NOTTINGHAM
20 May 2025
Tuesday 20th May
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- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 75y
- Going: Good To Firm
- Runners
- 9
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Centre
- Weather
- Partly cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Solid in novices; comfortably ahead of opening mark at Windsor last week; highly respected
5-631
Age: 3
Weight: 9-11
OR: 71
Days: 8
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 25 | Wdr Windsor | 8f GF | 53yHc | 9-5 | 1/10 | Art Patron (2¼L) | 7/4F | 71 | 82 |
| 26 Mar 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 53yNv | 9-4 | 3/12 | Marvelman (9¾L) | 11/2 | - | 66 |
| 1 Mar 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 43yNv | 9-4 | 6/8 | Michael Scofield (4¼L) | 2/1J | - | 71 |
| 4 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 52yNv | 9-4 | 5/13 | Bowmark (6¾L) | 18/1 | - | 72 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Six-race maiden; proving consistent; went close over C&D two starts ago; solid chance
4-3323
Age: 3
Weight: 9-8
OR: 74
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 25 | Don Doncaster | 8f GF | 53yHc | 9-9 | 3/10 | Harswell Ruby (nk) | 9/4F | 72 | 79 |
| 9 Apr 25 | Not Nottingham | 8.5f Gd | 53yHc | 9-8 | 2/9 | Antiquity (shd) | 11/4 | 70 | 76 |
| 21 Feb 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 53yHc | 9-7 | 3/9 | Panama Black (3¼L) | 9/4F | 70 | 70 |
| 14 Jan 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 5Md | 8-12 | 3/8 | Cavolo Nero (2L) | 6/1 | - | 70 |
| 11 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 52yNv | 9-7 | 4/13 | Molveno (7¾L) | 5/1 | - | 60 |
| 20 Nov 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 22yMd | 9-7 | 7/12 | Bridget's View (6¼L) | 80/1 | - | 61 |
Ran encouragingly at Newcastle on debut for new connections; should build on that effort
3940-3
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: 73
Days: 52
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 53yHc | 9-9 | 3/9 | Tuco Salamanca (3¾L) | 9/2 | 74 | 73 |
| 20 Sep 24 | Nby Newbury | 7f Sft | 42yHc | 9-1 | 13/14 | Aysgarth (12L) | 28/1 | 77 | 50 |
| 6 Sep 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 42yHc | 9-5 | 4/5 | Afentiko (4L) | 9/1 | 79 | 73 |
| 14 Aug 24 | Sal Salisbury | 6f GF | 42yNv | 9-4 | 9/12 | Winning Ovation (11L) | 8/1 | - | 52 |
| 2 Aug 24 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 6f Gd | 42yNv | 9-1 | 3/10 | Shadow Of Light (2½L) | 50/1 | - | 78 |
| 19 Jul 24 | Nby Newbury | 7f Gd | 42yNv | 9-4 | 13/16 | Linwood (13½L) | 16/1 | - | 50 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
AW win on final start in 2yo maidens; creditable third in Ripon handicap on reappearance
521-3
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: 73
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 25 | Rip Ripon | 8f Gd | 53yHc | 9-8 | 3/8 | Criminal Shore (3½L) | 7/2 | 73 | 72 |
| 24 Oct 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 52yMd | 9-5 | 1/12 | Bulletin (hd) | 11/2 | - | 72 |
| 5 Oct 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 52yMd | 9-7 | 2/11 | Immediate Effect (nk) | 3/1 | - | 67 |
| 21 Sep 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 52yMd | 9-7 | 5/10 | Nahash (4½L) | 15/2 | - | 62 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 21 in the last 14 days (0%)
Good second in Windsor maiden on reappearance; further progress is not implausible
55-2
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: 73
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 25 | Wdr Windsor | 8f GF | 5Md | 8-12 | 2/11 | Sea Founder (1L) | 5/2 | - | 72 |
| 16 Oct 24 | Not Nottingham | 8.5f Hy | 52yMd | 9-7 | 5/8 | Smoken (18L) | 40/1 | - | 53 |
| 21 Sep 24 | Nby Newbury | 7f Hy | 42yNv | 9-7 | 5/7 | Make You Smile (8L) | 12/1 | - | 66 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Dual AW scorer; ran creditably on turf last time but likely needs to show improvement
57-195
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: 73
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May 25 | Don Doncaster | 8f Gd | 53yHc | 9-9 | 5/10 | Take A Breath (3L) | 14/1 | 74 | 73 |
| 2 Apr 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 53yHc | 9-8 p | 9/13 | Bulletin (8¼L) | 25/1 | 74 | 64 |
| 17 Jan 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 53yHc | 9-8 p1 | 1/10 | Squires Treaty (1¾L) | 12/1 | 70 | 75 |
| 4 Dec 24 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 52yHc | 9-6 | 7/12 | Primrose Path (4½L) | 17/2 | 72 | 64 |
| 22 Oct 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 52yNv | 9-7 | 5/12 | Happy To Fly (4L) | 7/1 | 73 | 69 |
| 5 Oct 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 52yMd | 9-7 | 1/10 | Saxon Raider (1¾L) | 12/1 | - | 72 |
Placed in four of his five outings; creditable third at Doncaster latest; each-way claims
223-53
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: 73
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May 25 | Don Doncaster | 8f Gd | 53yHc | 9-8 | 3/10 | Take A Breath (2¼L) | 4/1 | 73 | 74 |
| 19 Apr 25 | Mus Musselburgh | 8f GS | 33yHc | 8-11 | 5/8 | Thunder Wonder (10½L) | 7/1 | 74 | 62 |
| 9 Oct 24 | Not Nottingham | 8.5f Hy | 22yNv | 9-7 | 3/8 | Gethin (11L) | 7/2 | - | 65 |
| 30 Aug 24 | Thi Thirsk | 8f Gd | 52yNv | 9-7 | 2/8 | Tuscan Hills (2¾L) | 3/1 | - | 74 |
| 4 Aug 24 | Chs Chester | 7.5f GS | 42yMd | 9-7 | 2/5 | Neardown (¾L) | 9/4 | - | 74 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 25 in the last 14 days (4%)
Open to progress but market may prove best guide; lacks 2025 practice, unlike her rivals
324-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 72
Days: 216
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 22yNvF | 9-2 | 4/13 | Cartwheel (2¾L) | 5/6F | - | 70 |
| 11 Sep 24 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 52yMdF | 9-0 | 2/10 | Sofia The First (shd) | 100/30 | - | 72 |
| 12 Aug 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 42yMdF | 9-2 | 3/14 | Likely Perspective (4¼L) | 25/1 | - | 60 |
w2
Wind Op - Second run after wind operation
Seemed to need latest run (back from break); heed the market signals now handicapping
5-26
Age: 3
Weight: 9-4
OR: 70
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 May 25 | Wdr Windsor | 8f GF | 4Nv | 8-12 | 6/12 | Scoville (13L) | 22/1 | - | 57 |
| 23 Jan 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 5NvF | 9-2 | 2/7 | Blast The Dream (1¾L) | 9/1 | - | 73 |
| 23 Sep 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 52yNv | 9-2 | 5/7 | Good Banter (12½L) | 20/1 | - | 45 |
Verdict
He's in a stronger-looking race for the grade this time but MAN OF LA MANCHA (nap) is still preferred. Zarathos is second pick.
Man Of La Mancha
Betting Forecast:
7/4 Man Of La Mancha,
3/1 Zarathos,
6/1 War Howl,
8/1 Herculeus,
Hot Dancer,
10/1 Flagon Dry,
14/1 Everyoneknowsadave,
16/1 Darn Hot Mystery,
25/1 Oceans Charm
Relevant Tips
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