15:27 | Nottingham | Friday 17th July 2026

73 Expert View: Outstayed late over 3m1f in a handicap hurdle at Cartmel latest; off a short-break; multiple hurdles winner; effective 2m+ on the Flat, acts with cut and on good; thrown in on hurdles form, big chance if handling the ground.

2 (4)

Merrijig 17

b g ; Schiaparelli - Near Wild Heaven

Jason Watson

John Berry

Star rating: 4

471-632 8 9-7 64

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73 Expert View: Ran to form beaten 3 1/2l off this mark at Ffos Las last time; effective 16f, acts on any but suited by cut; back in form, remains on workable mark.

3 (3)

Simiyann (IRE) 17

b g ; Australia - Simiyna

Ryan Kavanagh (3)

Ian Williams

Star rating: 4

34-6004 6 9-1 58

G HG Cl Hcp

72 Expert View: Possibly challenged a touch early when fourth beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap at Ffos Las latest; suited by 14-16f, acts on good, fast ground and AW; mark easing but needs more.

4 (1)

Regally Blonde 13

ch m ; Mukhadram - Jolie Blonde

Harry Davies

B I Case

Star rating: 3

07-7563 7 8-8 51

C G HG Hcp

65 Expert View: Outpaced, looked in need of stiffer test here most recent run; effective 12-16f, acts on good to soft, fast ground and AW; in poor form of late, longer trip should suit.

5 (2)

Oceanides 17

b f ; Linda's Lad - Ocean Gale

Cam Hardie

Ed De Giles

Star rating: 1

96866 4 8-4 47 13

50 Expert View: Stopped quickly comfortably held in a handicap at Ffos Las last time; middle-distance bred; yet to show anything.

Long Handicap: Oceanides 8-2

2025: No corresponding race

Forecast: 13/8 Merrijig , 9/4 Simiyann , 7/2 Al Sayah , 5/1 Regally Blonde , 33/1 Oceanides

Last Updated: 16 Jul 2026 08:18:43

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Expert View Verdict

Verdict

AL SAYAH's best Flat form has come on easier ground but she looks well handicapped on her hurdle form to ignore. She has been in good form in that discipline of late and can make a winning Flat return at the chief expense of consistent veteran Merrijig. Simiyann has tumbled down the weights and his latest run is worth marking up as he challenged too early. He may do best of the rest if building on that.

1-2-3 Selections

Al Sayah (1)
Merrijig (2)
Simiyann (3)

Race Record

Distance	Record Time
2m 1f 208y	4:28.17