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Nottingham Bags Race 4 - Arena Racing Company Mdn Standard Trophy - Final

FORTANACH JOHN (1) Finished well when winning last start at the track in 29.78s and proven performer at this distance in the past. Won't be far away during the run. Key player. BONOS BROTHER (2) Set the tempo when winning last start here in 29.97s and ideal distance as proven previously. Has good early speed and will be nicely positioned. Very competitive this preparation. Expected to fight out the finish. LEO THE YANK (6) Good run when finishing 2nd last run at this track in 30.33s. Amongst the placegetters frequently this preparation. Has a great burst of speed late. Could win with the right run. ALWAYSOPTIMISTIC (4) Made some ground late when 3rd last time here in 30.01s. One of the hopes.

Race Time:6:27 PM

Monday, October 5, 2026

Track:N/A

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:500m

Fortanach John (1)1212261

Trainer: K Wilton (Nottingham)12 mths 7: 3-3-0

2 yo Blue and White Dog

Sire: Coolavanny Hoffa

Dam: Stonepark Molly

Stats

Career7: 3-3-0

Win %42.86%

Place %85.71%

Prize Money$0.00

Comments

Was eating up the ground late to win last start at this venue in 29.78s and proven runner at this trip. Has plenty of early speed. Major chance.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/5	28/09/2026	-	OR3	$405.00	Nottingham	500m	00:29.78	00:29.78	N/A	N/A	3	1. Fortanach John 2. Basaljett 3. Alwaysoptimistic	2.75L	$1.40
6/6	23/07/2026	-	A1	$270.00	Nottingham	500m	00:30.69	00:30.69	N/A	N/A	2	1. Optic Helmet 2. Sambar Kian 3. Rathcoole Reds	10.95L	$2.45
2/6	22/06/2026	-	OR3	$600.00	Nottingham	500m	00:29.75	00:29.75	N/A	N/A	4	1. Mossrich Mossy 2. Fortanach John 3. Santas Tornado	2.25L	$2.70
2/6	15/06/2026	-	OR3	$325.00	Nottingham	500m	00:29.80	00:29.80	N/A	N/A	3	1. Santas Tornado 2. Fortanach John 3. Bonnet Lily	0.3L	$1.40
1/6	11/06/2026	-	A1	$270.00	Nottingham	500m	00:29.97	00:29.97	N/A	N/A	2	1. Fortanach John 2. Air Flyer 3. Tetra Eco	2.5L	$1.80
2/6	05/06/2026	-	A1	$270.00	Nottingham	500m	00:29.72	00:29.72	N/A	N/A	1	1. Mongys Tiger 2. Fortanach John 3. Bit View Bella	5.5L	$2.15
1/5	27/05/2026	-	A1	$270.00	Nottingham	500m	00:29.80	00:29.80	N/A	N/A	1	1. Fortanach John 2. Rathcoole Reds 3. Loxleys Forest	0.5L	$5.00

Bonos Brother (2)13115231

Trainer: S J Spillane (Nottingham)12 mths 8: 4-1-2

1 yo Black Dog

Sire: Mcinerney

Dam: Paradise Brook

Stats

Career8: 4-1-2

Win %50.00%

Place %87.50%

Prize Money$0.00

Comments

Gave them all something to chase to win last start at this track in 29.97s and have to respect the form at the distance. Displays good early speed. Should progress and will be close.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/5	28/09/2026	-	OR3	$405.00	Nottingham	500m	00:29.97	00:29.97	N/A	N/A	1	1. Bonos Brother 2. Leo The Yank 3. Aces Low	4.5L	$1.95
3/5	21/09/2026	-	A2	$225.00	Nottingham	500m	00:29.92	00:29.92	N/A	N/A	2	1. Leo The Yank 2. Sawdust Peg 3. Bonos Brother	2.5L	$2.20
2/5	17/09/2026	-	A2	$225.00	Nottingham	500m	00:29.86	00:29.86	N/A	N/A	1	1. Mongys Tiger 2. Bonos Brother 3. Bobsleigh Act	1.25L	$3.40
5/5	09/09/2026	-	A1	$270.00	Nottingham	500m	00:29.87	00:29.87	N/A	N/A	1	1. Aghaburren Ben 2. Phoenix Cowboy 3. Some Hiker	6.5L	$2.60
1/5	02/09/2026	-	A2	$225.00	Nottingham	500m	00:29.93	00:29.93	N/A	N/A	2	1. Bonos Brother 2. Blackfriars Buzz 3. Leo The Yank	1L	$4.40
1/6	20/08/2026	-	A2	$225.00	Nottingham	500m	00:30.34	00:30.34	N/A	N/A	2	1. Bonos Brother 2. Mongys Tiger 3. Frederico	0.2L	$6.00
3/5	12/08/2026	-	A2	$225.00	Nottingham	500m	00:30.09	00:30.09	N/A	N/A	2	1. Bobsleigh Act 2. Scooby Baroness 3. Bonos Brother	2.35L	$5.00
1/5	05/08/2026	-	A3	$215.00	Nottingham	500m	00:30.89	00:30.89	N/A	N/A	2	1. Bonos Brother 2. Vale Bluebell 3. Broomfleet Flyer	2.5L	$2.80

Basaljett (3)4116666112

Trainer: J R Hall (Dunstall Park)12 mths 15: 5-2-0

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: King Sheeran

Dam: Casanova

Stats

Career15: 5-2-0

Win %33.33%

Place %46.67%

Prize Money$0.00

Comments

Maintained a solid pace but eventually weakened to finish 2nd last time at the track in 30.0s. Can lift in this event.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/5	28/09/2026	-	OR3	$405.00	Nottingham	500m	00:29.78	00:29.78	N/A	N/A	4	1. Fortanach John 2. Basaljett 3. Alwaysoptimistic	2.75L	$7.00
1/6	23/09/2026	-	A2	$225.00	Dunstall Park	480m	00:28.92	00:28.92	N/A	N/A	2	1. Basaljett 2. Moyar King 3. Bower Linda	0.2L	$5.50
1/6	10/09/2026	-	A3	$215.00	Dunstall Park	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	2	1. Basaljett 2. Shortwood Design 3. Ballymac Shelly	0.05L	$9.00
6/6	06/09/2026	-	OR3	$585.00	Sheffield	500m	00:29.44	00:29.44	N/A	N/A	1	1. Coleridge Rudi 2. Economicalreason 3. Senahel Jet	14.2L	$21.00
6/6	19/08/2026	-	A3	$215.00	Dunstall Park	480m	00:28.82	00:28.82	N/A	N/A	3	1. Mr Gaffney 2. Miss Tibbs 3. Seomra Ophelia	44.5L	$5.00
6/6	05/08/2026	-	A3	$215.00	Dunstall Park	480m	00:29.03	00:29.03	N/A	N/A	2	1. Lynnia Queen 2. Minella Sam 3. Southwind Ned	8.5L	$6.00
6/6	19/06/2026	-	A3	$0.00	Galway	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	1	1. Summerfield Tear 2. Hanover Gorm 3. Hollywell Flint	-	$0.00
1/6	12/06/2026	-	A5	$0.00	Galway	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	3	1. Basaljett 2. Hanover Maryann 3. Knockalton Spark	-	$0.00
1/6	29/05/2026	-	A6	$0.00	Galway	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	1	1. Basaljett 2. Croaghill Boris 3. Ozark Magic	-	$0.00
4/6	15/05/2026	-	A6	$0.00	Galway	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	1	1. Mollys Ambition 2. Ballygibbon Smok 3. Pronto Bucks	-	$0.00
2/6	08/05/2026	-	A5	$0.00	Galway	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	1	1. Kelpie 2. Basaljett 3. Bosra Bono	-	$0.00
5/6	01/05/2026	-	A5	$0.00	Galway	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	5	1. Skirk Bud 2. Lissatouk Pearl 3. Guitar George	-	$0.00
5/6	25/04/2026	-	A5	$0.00	Galway	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	5	1. Effernogue Bush 2. Skirk Bud 3. Grangeview Bella	-	$0.00
1/6	11/04/2026	-	A8	$0.00	Galway	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	6	1. Basaljett 2. Drimeen Jetty 3. Hollywell Jive	-	$0.00
4/5	24/03/2026	-	ON3	$0.00	Shelbourne Park	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	5	1. Reckless Andy 2. Coolemount Spy 3. Clashroe Ted	-	$0.00

Alwaysoptimistic (4)5141341463

Trainer: J Llewellin (Nottingham)12 mths 24: 6-2-6

2 yo Fawn Dog

Sire: Sonny

Dam: Peads News

Stats

Career24: 6-2-6

Win %25.00%

Place %58.33%

Prize Money$0.00

Comments

Finished well when 3rd last time at the track in 30.01s. Hard to see finishing out of the placings.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/5	28/09/2026	-	OR3	$405.00	Nottingham	500m	00:29.78	00:29.78	N/A	N/A	5	1. Fortanach John 2. Basaljett 3. Alwaysoptimistic	2.85L	$5.00
6/6	23/09/2026	-	A2	$225.00	Nottingham	500m	00:30.53	00:30.53	N/A	N/A	3	1. Springwood Penny 2. Platinumsunshine 3. Bit View Bella	21.8L	$3.20
4/5	18/09/2026	-	A2	$225.00	Nottingham	500m	00:29.91	00:29.91	N/A	N/A	3	1. Aegean Song 2. Lisnakill Donnie 3. Worra Cuddle	2.7L	$4.40
1/4	14/09/2026	-	A2	$225.00	Nottingham	500m	00:29.66	00:29.66	N/A	N/A	4	1. Alwaysoptimistic 2. Aegean Song 3. Optic Helmet	0.3L	$3.40
4/5	07/09/2026	-	A2	$225.00	Nottingham	500m	00:30.05	00:30.05	N/A	N/A	4	1. Velvet Madrid 2. Tiznow 3. Aegean Song	1.2L	$2.80
3/5	31/08/2026	-	A2	$225.00	Nottingham	500m	00:29.74	00:29.74	N/A	N/A	3	1. Bellmore Queen 2. Sparta Pro 3. Alwaysoptimistic	3.5L	$3.40
1/6	26/08/2026	-	A2	$225.00	Nottingham	500m	00:30.04	00:30.04	N/A	N/A	3	1. Alwaysoptimistic 2. Bit View Bella 3. Droopys Treat	1L	$7.00
4/5	21/08/2026	-	A2	$225.00	Nottingham	500m	00:30.06	00:30.06	N/A	N/A	4	1. Blackfriars Buzz 2. Leo The Yank 3. Ballyboss Hack	3.45L	$9.00
1/6	10/08/2026	-	A3	$215.00	Nottingham	500m	00:29.99	00:29.99	N/A	N/A	3	1. Alwaysoptimistic 2. Noteworthy 3. Tromora Jenny	3.25L	$7.00
5/5	05/08/2026	-	A3	$215.00	Nottingham	500m	00:30.70	00:30.70	N/A	N/A	3	1. Honour Vacation 2. Piemans Fairy 3. Annadown Guggy	7.3L	$3.90
4/5	30/07/2026	-	A3	$215.00	Nottingham	500m	00:30.64	00:30.64	N/A	N/A	3	1. Princes Legacy 2. Micks Missile 3. Mossrich Sally	4.2L	$2.70
3/5	20/07/2026	-	A3	$215.00	Nottingham	500m	00:30.54	00:30.54	N/A	N/A	3	1. Ballybrazil Ace 2. Dower Holly 3. Alwaysoptimistic	1.5L	$2.80
2/5	15/07/2026	-	A3	$215.00	Nottingham	500m	00:30.15	00:30.15	N/A	N/A	4	1. Ballybrazil Ace 2. Alwaysoptimistic 3. Headford Angela	1.25L	$3.20
3/5	06/07/2026	-	A3	$215.00	Nottingham	500m	00:30.01	00:30.01	N/A	N/A	3	1. Aremagicaremagic 2. Bellmore Queen 3. Alwaysoptimistic	4L	$6.00
3/6	29/06/2026	-	A3	$215.00	Nottingham	500m	00:29.96	00:29.96	N/A	N/A	3	1. Frederico 2. Monbeg Bella 3. Alwaysoptimistic	4.5L	$2.70
4/6	22/06/2026	-	OR3	$600.00	Nottingham	500m	00:29.75	00:29.75	N/A	N/A	2	1. Mossrich Mossy 2. Fortanach John 3. Santas Tornado	4.85L	$34.00
3/6	15/06/2026	-	OR3	$325.00	Nottingham	500m	00:29.86	00:29.86	N/A	N/A	1	1. Mossrich Mossy 2. Aegean Song 3. Alwaysoptimistic	2.75L	$17.00
1/6	08/06/2026	-	A3	$215.00	Nottingham	500m	00:30.44	00:30.44	N/A	N/A	3	1. Alwaysoptimistic 2. Lynnia Max 3. Aghaburren Lucas	6L	$17.00
1/5	01/06/2026	-	A4	$205.00	Nottingham	500m	00:30.34	00:30.34	N/A	N/A	2	1. Alwaysoptimistic 2. Swift Olivia 3. Swift Nameless	1.5L	$2.80
2/5	14/05/2026	-	A5	$200.00	Nottingham	500m	00:30.51	00:30.51	N/A	N/A	2	1. New Cross Nights 2. Alwaysoptimistic 3. Cloneen Gift	1.75L	$1.95

Leo The Yank (6)2134323212

Trainer: J Gray (Nottingham)12 mths 28: 7-9-6

2 yo Blue Dog

Sire: Ballymac Cashout

Dam: Santas Jet

Stats

Career28: 7-9-6

Win %25.00%

Place %78.57%

Prize Money$0.00

Comments

Ran home into 2nd last run at the track in 30.33s. Putting up notable efforts since returning from a break. Expected to be flashing home. Gets a chance against these.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/5	28/09/2026	-	OR3	$405.00	Nottingham	500m	00:29.97	00:29.97	N/A	N/A	5	1. Bonos Brother 2. Leo The Yank 3. Aces Low	4.5L	$3.20
1/5	21/09/2026	-	A2	$225.00	Nottingham	500m	00:29.92	00:29.92	N/A	N/A	4	1. Leo The Yank 2. Sawdust Peg 3. Bonos Brother	1.25L	$6.50
2/5	14/09/2026	-	A2	$225.00	Nottingham	500m	00:29.94	00:29.94	N/A	N/A	4	1. Tiznow 2. Leo The Yank 3. Stud Muffin	4.25L	$3.00
3/5	02/09/2026	-	A2	$225.00	Nottingham	500m	00:29.93	00:29.93	N/A	N/A	5	1. Bonos Brother 2. Blackfriars Buzz 3. Leo The Yank	1.5L	$2.80
2/5	21/08/2026	-	A2	$225.00	Nottingham	500m	00:30.06	00:30.06	N/A	N/A	5	1. Blackfriars Buzz 2. Leo The Yank 3. Ballyboss Hack	2.75L	$3.20
3/5	12/08/2026	-	A1	$270.00	Nottingham	500m	00:30.05	00:30.05	N/A	N/A	5	1. Rockhouse Woody 2. Hardy Bucko 3. Leo The Yank	5.5L	$5.50
4/6	23/07/2026	-	OR	$405.00	Newcastle	640m	00:38.62	00:38.62	N/A	N/A	5	1. Droopys Bookem 2. Proper Rockett 3. Romeo Elite	16.5L	$17.00
3/5	13/07/2026	-	OR	$405.00	Nottingham	500m	00:29.94	00:29.94	N/A	N/A	3	1. Stellas Incharge 2. Mongys Tiger 3. Leo The Yank	3.75L	$2.20
1/5	06/07/2026	-	A2	$225.00	Nottingham	500m	00:30.09	00:30.09	N/A	N/A	5	1. Leo The Yank 2. Stellas Incharge 3. Untold Real	1.25L	$2.20
2/5	29/06/2026	-	OR	$405.00	Nottingham	500m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	4	1. Grouchos Gregor 2. Leo The Yank 3. Good Teddy	0.69L	$15.00
1/6	19/06/2026	-	A3	$215.00	Nottingham	500m	00:29.92	00:29.92	N/A	N/A	5	1. Leo The Yank 2. Dower Holly 3. Swift Tax	0.1L	$2.80
3/6	12/06/2026	-	A2	$225.00	Nottingham	500m	00:30.05	00:30.05	N/A	N/A	5	1. Hollyhill Bullet 2. Sawdust Peg 3. Leo The Yank	3.25L	$8.00
1/6	05/06/2026	-	A3	$215.00	Nottingham	500m	00:29.93	00:29.93	N/A	N/A	5	1. Leo The Yank 2. Newinn Rosie 3. Aghaburren Lewis	0.3L	$4.20
2/6	29/05/2026	-	A2	$225.00	Nottingham	500m	00:29.43	00:29.43	N/A	N/A	4	1. Wolf Gold 2. Leo The Yank 3. Highbury Gunner	5.75L	$8.00
5/5	18/05/2026	-	A2	$225.00	Nottingham	500m	00:29.77	00:29.77	N/A	N/A	4	1. Skyfall Belle 2. Sawdust Peg 3. This Is Eze	7.05L	$5.50
3/5	14/05/2026	-	A2	$225.00	Nottingham	500m	00:30.29	00:30.29	N/A	N/A	4	1. Proper Sandy 2. Monbeg Bella 3. Leo The Yank	3L	$4.20
4/5	04/05/2026	-	A2	$225.00	Nottingham	500m	00:29.69	00:29.69	N/A	N/A	5	1. Magic Hands 2. Rosie Jackell 3. Optic Helmet	4.55L	$17.00
1/5	27/04/2026	-	A2	$225.00	Nottingham	500m	00:30.35	00:30.35	N/A	N/A	4	1. Leo The Yank 2. Sambar Dream 3. Golden Lion	0.2L	$5.50
1/5	20/04/2026	-	A3	$215.00	Nottingham	500m	00:30.00	00:30.00	N/A	N/A	4	1. Leo The Yank 2. Perdey 3. Swift Nameless	2.25L	$3.90
4/6	16/04/2026	-	A3	$215.00	Nottingham	500m	00:30.35	00:30.35	N/A	N/A	4	1. Perdey 2. Born Queenie 3. Cruiser Finn	5.7L	$5.00