Ladbrokes Christmas Festival December 26th & 27th Nursery

Off time: 13:50 | Winning time: 2m 26.33s

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Kingsley Pride^p1⁴⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-9| J: F Norton| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 83

6/1

Roaring Lion colt who matched pick of his turf form when runner-up on qualifying run in Chelmsford novice 44 days ago. albeit not looking straightforward (hung badly left). Remains early days and cheekpieces may have positive effect now handicapping up in trip.

Form: 622

(2)

Mighty River¹⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: W Buick| T: J Tate| OR: 81

8/15

Siyouni colt who put experience to good use from the front when landing 11-runner Wolverhampton novice (9.5f) 16 days ago, displaying a willing attitude. More to come again now handicapping and bred to relish this longer trip. Lots to like.

Form: 531

(1)

Cavern Club^p1³⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: R Havlin| T: M Botti| OR: 74

4/1

Thrice-raced maiden. 15/2, third of 12 at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 35 days ago, carrying head awkwardly but running on late. Cheekpieces reached for now and not out of things over longer trip.

Form: 233

(4)

Look Back Smiling³⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 8-11| J: Cieren Fallon| T: G Tutty| OR: 71

12/1

Successful on debut in 6f Pontefract maiden in August. Matched rather than built on that since, including when fourth in 5-runner Wolverhampton nursery (9.5f) for present yard 35 days ago. Eased 2 lb subsequently. Polytrack debut.

Form: 138564

(5)

Mirabello Bay³⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 8-2| J: Theodore Ladd| T: J S Moore| OR: 60

22/1

Career best when winning 8-runner nursery (8/13) at Chelmsford City (10f) 39 days ago, impressing with his attitude as he overcame loads of trouble in the straight. This is tougher.

Form: 616321

Forecasts

Mighty River (8/15), Cavern Club (4/1), Kingsley Pride (6/1), Look Back Smiling (12/1), Mirabello Bay (22/1)

A unique nursery run over 11 furlongs that can go to MIGHTY RIVER. He battled well when opening his account at Wolverhampton a fortnight ago and now goes handicapping over a trip that will be right up his street. Kingsley Pride and Cavern Club both have headgear fitted and could have more to offer themselves with their stamina drawn out further.