Nottingham 19:00 RESULTED
Class 5 4 Jul 2026

Saturday 4 July Gold Star Gallop Handicap

Gold Star Gallop Handicap · 6f18y

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Gold Star Gallop Handicap

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  1. Winner Charlie Boyo (IRE) Georgia Dobie · Clive Cox
    20/1
  2. 7/4F
  3. 28/1
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Saturday Draw Updated 1 week, 5 days ago
No.
Horse
Form
Jockey / Trainer
OR
SR?
RPR/OR
Age
Wgt
AI
Votes
Odds
Pick
Comment
1
Emperor Caradoc silks
Emperor Caradoc
Age 7 · 10-1
401356
74
75
74OR
7
10-1
9/4 7/2 9/4
A winner of this race twelve months ago, and successful by a half-length off the same mark at Thirsk in May, he's since held his form without adding to that tally, running to par in sixth, beaten 2 lengths, off 75 last time. First-time cheekpieces go on, and he's effective at 5f-6f on any going. The mark now asks more, but he's a leading player.
AI verdict

Carrying top weight 10-1 with inconsistent form 401356 and a modest Saturday Rating of 75 limits Emperor Caradoc's winning prospects.

2
Beyond Borders silks
Beyond Borders
Age 5 · 10-0
6-7612
73
78
73OR
5
10-0
4/1 11/4 4/1
Successful by a head off a 5lb lower mark at Wolverhampton two starts back, he's continued that upward curve, running to form again when second, beaten just a half-length, off 1lb less than he carries today. Full of confidence on his last couple of starts and race-fit over course and distance, he wears both a tongue-tie and cheekpieces for the first time. Effective at 6f on any ground, he holds obvious claims off what looks a fair mark.
AI verdict

Solid Saturday Rating of 78 and fair 11/4 odds are offset by top weight 10-0 and inconsistent 6-7612 form.

3
Eartha silks
Eartha
Age 2 · 9-11
0/809-
70
46
70OR
2
9-11
33/1 22/1 33/1
A well below-par effort in a handicap at Haydock last time, beaten 7 1/4 lengths and never landing a blow, is the most recent evidence, and there have evidently been underlying issues since. Nearly a year off the track now, she may be worth simply monitoring rather than backing on this return, though she is proven over today's trip and going. Winless in four, with plenty to prove.
AI verdict

Eartha's poor form (0/809-), basement Saturday Rating of 46, and 22/1 odds signal minimal winning prospects despite carrying 9-11.

4
Acclaimed Freedom silks
Acclaimed Freedom
Age 3 · 9-9
41-862
74
81
74OR
3
9-9
5/2 9/4 2/1
Back down in trip suited him last time, and he progressed again to be beaten only a neck off a 2lb lower mark at Windsor, continuing an upward curve that includes a win earlier in the sequence. A promising sort whose breathing issue looks to have been resolved, he's effective at 6f and stretches out well to 7f, with the yard among the in-form stables. Rated clear of this field and the one to beat.
AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-9 with patchy form of 41-862 and a Saturday Rating of 81 limits Acclaimed Freedom despite fair 11/4 odds.

5
Zarinca silks
Zarinca
Age 3 · 9-7
27-16
72
77
72OR
3
9-7
11/2 9/2 5/1
A handicap debut at Pontefract came too soon after a break, and she paid for it late on, beaten 6 lengths, though that experience should bring improvement now. She already has a win under her belt this term, but remains unproven on turf having made her mark on the all-weather so far. Effective at 6f, and unexposed enough to progress from here.
AI verdict

Zarinca's mid-range Saturday Rating of 77, burdensome 9-7 weight, and inconsistent 27-16 form justify a cautious 3-star rating at 11/2.

6
Charlie Boyo silks
Charlie Boyo
Age 3 · 9-7
25-69
72
69
72OR
3
9-7
10/1 FCST 17/2
Missed the break and was ridden hard to make up the deficit in a handicap at Windsor last time, understandably running out of steam to finish well beaten, 8 1/4 lengths back. Once a useful sort at two over the minimum trip on quick ground, he presumably had some issue along the way and has that ability still to confirm. A first-time tongue-tie is fitted, but he's rated bottom of this field.
AI verdict

Poor recent form (25-69) and a Saturday Rating of 69 make 9/1 odds and 9-7 weight hard to justify.

7
Duskaura silks
Duskaura
Age 3 · 9-6
8-4664
71
69
71OR
3
9-6
9/1 7/1 9/1
Conditions at a tight track worked against her last time, beaten 3 lengths off a 2lb higher mark at Goodwood, though the effort was true to her current form. She hasn't been at her sharpest of late and her mark keeps easing, but she's suited by the minimum trip and acts on a range of going, including today's. A leading contender on these figures.
AI verdict

Duskaura's weak 8-4664 form and modest Saturday Rating of 69 make 6/1 poor value against her 9-6 weight burden.

8
Macanudo silks
Macanudo
Age 5 · 8-11
4647-0
56
36
56OR
5
8-11
33/1 FCST 28/1
Missing the break forced early exertions that left little in reserve, and he faded down the field in a handicap at Southwell most recently, with more needed to be competitive here. He's effective across 5f-7f, but the yard is misfiring badly at present, managing just a single winner from 47 runners in the last fortnight. Rated an each-way player at best.
AI verdict

Macanudo's Saturday Rating of 36, distant 33/1 odds, and winless form reading 4647-0 combine to justify a single star.

Horse Bet365 Paddy Power Coral Ladbrokes William Hill Betfred Best
1 Emperor Caradoc 9/4 open 5.00 5/2 open 4.50 5/2 open 4.50 9/4 open 4.50 5/2 open 4.50 5/2 Coral
2 Beyond Borders 4/1 open 3.75 4/1 open 4.33 4/1 open 4.33 4/1 open 4.33 4/1 open 4.33 4/1 Bet365
3 Eartha 33/1 open 23.00 33/1 open 29.00 33/1 open 29.00 33/1 open 29.00 33/1 open 29.00 33/1 Bet365
4 Acclaimed Freedom 5/2 2/1 open 3.25 2/1 open 3.25 2/1 open 3.25 2/1 open 3.25 5/2 Bet365
5 Zarinca 11/2 open 6.00 5/1 open 5.50 5/1 open 5.50 5/1 open 5.50 5/1 open 5.50 11/2 Bet365
6 Charlie Boyo 10/1 open 10.00 17/2 17/2 17/2 17/2 10/1 Bet365
7 Duskaura 9/1 open 8.00 9/1 open 9.00 9/1 open 9.00 10/1 open 9.00 10/1 open 9.00 10/1 William Hill
8 Macanudo 33/1 28/1 28/1 28/1 28/1 33/1 Bet365

Prices update each odds sync. Green ▼ = shortened (steamer), Red ▲ = drifted, Blue = = unchanged since last sync. Best column highlights the bookmaker offering the longest price.

Chamber Verdict

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Acclaimed Freedom

Speculative

Acclaimed Freedom owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (45) and market confidence (88). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.

5/2 George Scott Rowan Scott
66% Confidence
⚠ Danger Runner

Beyond Borders

Nearest rival if the simulation drifts off the primary path.

4/1 · Kevin & Lauren Frost
✓ Value Signal

Eartha

Strongest upside if you want a less obvious route through the field.

33/1 · Richard Fahey
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Chamber Signals

How the chamber read the race

Why this horse Live cards showing how the active lens weighted each signal for this outcome.
Speed rating Speculative
45 / 100
⚖ Weight 38% +17.1 pts

Base ability signal derived from the runner's best available speed figure.

Market confidence Dominant
88 / 100
⚖ Weight 22% +19.5 pts

Transforms live price respect into a confidence signal inside the chamber.

Pace profile Low conviction
42 / 100
⚖ Weight 12% +4.8 pts

How cleanly the runner's engine fits the projected rhythm and pressure map.

Value edge Low conviction
39 / 100
⚖ Weight 10% +3.9 pts

Shows whether the current price still leaves enough upside in the pick.

Chaos factor Dominant
39 / 100
⚖ Weight 10% +3.9 pts

Controlled volatility that keeps the simulation realistic and stress-tests the profile.

Favourite bias Speculative
58 / 100
⚖ Weight 8% +4.6 pts

Extra certainty applied when the active lens wants to trust the obvious market leader.

Top chamber signals Top 5 ranked by the active lens.
1 4. Acclaimed Freedom
53.0 5/2
2 2. Beyond Borders
52.4 4/1
3 1. Emperor Caradoc
50.4 9/4
4 5. Zarinca
50.1 11/2
5 6. Charlie Boyo
49.3 10/1
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Market Movers Horses at 20/1 or shorter

1
Age 7 · 10-1
9/4
★★☆☆☆ SR 75 🐾

Carrying top weight 10-1 with inconsistent form 401356 and a modest Saturday Rating of 75 limits Emperor Caradoc's winning prospects.

4
Age 3 · 9-9
5/2
★★★☆☆ SR 81 🐾

Carrying top weight of 9-9 with patchy form of 41-862 and a Saturday Rating of 81 limits Acclaimed Freedom despite fair 11/4 odds.

2
Age 5 · 10-0
4/1
★★★☆☆ SR 78 🐾

Solid Saturday Rating of 78 and fair 11/4 odds are offset by top weight 10-0 and inconsistent 6-7612 form.

5
Age 3 · 9-7
11/2
★★★☆☆ SR 77 🐾

Zarinca's mid-range Saturday Rating of 77, burdensome 9-7 weight, and inconsistent 27-16 form justify a cautious 3-star rating at 11/2.

7
Age 3 · 9-6
9/1
★★☆☆☆ SR 69 🐾

Duskaura's weak 8-4664 form and modest Saturday Rating of 69 make 6/1 poor value against her 9-6 weight burden.

6
Age 3 · 9-7
10/1
★★☆☆☆ SR 69 🐾

Poor recent form (25-69) and a Saturday Rating of 69 make 9/1 odds and 9-7 weight hard to justify.

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Acclaimed Freedom
Confidence: Medium

Acclaimed Freedom (SR 81, 11/4) holds the highest Saturday Rating in the field and carries a competitive 9-9, giving it a clear lbs advantage over Emperor Caradoc (SR 75, 10-1) and Beyond Borders (SR 78, 10-0) — both heavier on the scale despite lower SRs. The form string 41-862 shows a recent '2' last time out, indicating a horse in good order and closing into form, and the Good to Firm 6f trip at Nottingham suits a 3-year-old sprinter at this class. George Scott's yard is capable of placing horses well in handicap company, and the joint-favourite market position at 11/4 reflects genuine confidence rather than default shortening. The SR edge combined with the weight relief over the two heavier rivals and a consistent recent form trajectory makes this the most compelling case in the field. Each-way alternative: Zarinca. Main danger: Beyond Borders — Beyond Borders (SR 78, 11/4) is co-favourite, has a recent form string ending in '2-1' across its last two meaningful starts suggesting improving trajectory, and while it carries 10-0 the market has not drifted — that weight burden is being accepted by punters, which is a meaningful signal.

Shortlist Acclaimed Freedom, Beyond Borders, Zarinca
Each-way: Zarinca Danger: Beyond Borders

🗺 The Course Class 5

6f18y Distance to cover
Good to Firm Expected going
8 Confirmed runners
Nottingham Track and setting
Class 5 Race grade