11.27
StandardWin £1M With BetMGM’s Golden Goals Hands And Heels Apprentice Handicap (Racing Excellence Series)
- Prize money: £2983.38
- 0m 7f 1y
- Class 6
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Partly cloudy
16/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.60
- Place: £2.60
Form: 118287 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (2) |
19th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Steadily on the downgrade now but has been placed in two handicaps here this season (1m/7f) and also ran well in a recent classified race here (7f); suited by fast ground and probably worth another crack at 1m2f; more appealing than some of these. |
6/1 |
|
5 (1) |
7th Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Had two wins elsewhere since a course win last June; further good runs here back in the spring but returned from 78 days off yesterday (C&D) and, having led for much of the race, trailed in sixth of the eight runners; these classified terms are favourable. |
11/2 |
11/2
- Place: £2.50
Form: 622232
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 14 (2) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 2 |
8st 5lb |
Has only won on the AW and now 0-28 on turf after his close third behind two of these 11 days ago; however, that was a good effort down the centre of the track. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 9 (3) |
2nd Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Poor strike-rate, including 0-27 on turf; would need a major pace collapse to win over this trip. |
12/1 |
20/1
- Place: £7.00
Form: 330005
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 8 (5) |
18th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
towards rear |
8/1 |
|
4th 5 (2) |
11th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Just 1-21 and her last four efforts have been modest, but her win in a 0-55 handicap over C&D in January reads well in the context of this race; favoured by the weights on her first go down at this level; respected. |
11/2 |
|
8th 9 (9) |
8th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
taken down early |
14/1 |
5/1
Form: 0-8081 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 (10) |
5th Oct 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Began the year with a win off 1lb higher at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack); close third back at that track in August but she's not very consistent and has struggled in last two runs; risks attached. |
20/1 |
|
6th 11 (3) |
18th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Began year with win off today's basement mark at Lingfield (7f) and was close third over that C&D two starts ago but she's not very consistent and has a poor record on Tapeta. |
16/1 |
|
7th 7 (3) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Was back off her last winning mark when beaten under a length into third of ten at Lingfield (7f, AW) this month, but both wins have come there whereas she has finished unplaced in all five starts on turf; others stronger. |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 302662 C
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (6) |
12th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
8st 6lb |
Veteran who is on a lengthy losing run; can lead but didn't at Windsor last time and was never involved; if on his game he wouldn't be without hope. |
8/1 |
|
6th 8 (2) |
7th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Veteran who is on a losing run of 22; knocking on the door on AW when last seen and he won't mind getting back on the grass; has made the running but it is not a prerequisite; could go well. |
13/2 |
|
4th 10 (3) |
12th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Veteran with nine wins on his record, all over sprint trips; stays this far though and he holds each-way claims once more. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 835740 CD
Last run: 47 days
W: 9st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (5) |
12th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Gained a fifth success over 7f here in February; off five months, not discredited with fourth of seven in 6f Epsom handicap in July; can't be discounted after another break. |
6/1 |
|
4th 6 (6) |
30th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
His last five wins have come on AW at Lingfield (7f), the latest when last seen in February; vulnerable under today's conditions after five months off. |
16/1 |
5/1
Form: 595633 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (4) |
12th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Placed twice off lowly marks this year and will be suited by today's trip/ground but this regressive 7yo is on a fairly long losing run and others here appeal more; visor the headgear of choice today. |
14/1 |
|
6 (10) |
15th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 50y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
His last win came in December 2023 but he's run some good races this year, including when third of nine at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) in May; well beaten behind some of these rivals at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) 27 days ago, despite being sent off favourite; cheekpieces replace visor. |
8/1 |
|
3 (6) |
18th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
His last win was in December 2023 but he's run some good races this year including when runner-up in a classified at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in February and a close third in Leicester handicap (1m2f, good to firm) on his penultimate run; looks interesting on that form and he's respected in this weak race. |
13/8 |
8/1
Form: 366214 CD
Last run: 66 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 (3) |
15th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Her last win was at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) 12 months ago; hasn't made a serious impact this season but not beaten far at Brighton last time and is now 6lb lower than for her last success; could be dangerous back on AW. |
12/1 |
|
8th 11 (11) |
10th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
C&D winner who has finished fourth in classified events on the AW on her last two outings, albeit she did have a wide trip over C&D last time; returns to handicap company with place claims. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 237700 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (4) |
19th Oct 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
0-5 here but runner-up the once; won off this mark at Salisbury in July and back to form in new blinkers at Brighton (fourth); the obvious concern is that all eight wins have been at 6f or 7f. |
8/1 |
|
4th 9 (8) |
28th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Two C&D wins, both on good to firm; narrow winner of a 7f amateur jockeys' race at Salisbury in July and although lesser efforts over 1m have followed, he has possibilities back at 7f; new blinkers replace a visor. |
33/1 |
|
11 (3) |
21st Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Popped up in an amateurs' event at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) but well beaten twice since; unplaced in the corresponding race 12 months ago; others appeal more. |
33/1 |
3/1
Form: 511723 D BF
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (4) |
28th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
in touch with leaders, headway over 1f out, ridden and pressed leader inside final 110yds, led towards finish, just prevailed |
13/8 |
|
1st 3 (4) |
28th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
in touch with leaders, headway over 1f out, ridden and pressed leader inside final 110yds, led towards finish, just prevailed |
13/8 |
|
2nd 1 (8) |
23rd Apr 2025 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Made giant strides once fitted with headgear, winning four times (6f-7f) between September and February; two runs last month suggested his busy spell might have caught up with him but return to Class 6 will help. |
4/1 |
20/1
Form: 233270
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 |
11th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb
|
In the frame more often than not for previous yard but she's beaten a total of three rivals in as many runs for new yard, at 6f and 7f; makes limited appeal with first-time visor replacing cheekpieces. |
33/1 |
|
8th 6 |
11th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb
|
In the frame more often than not for previous yard but she's beaten a total of three rivals in as many runs for new yard, at 6f and 7f; makes limited appeal with first-time visor replacing cheekpieces. |
33/1 |
|
8th 3 (2) |
7th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
12-race maiden; with Rae Guest when a beaten evens-favourite at Brighton (7f) in June; has failed to beat a rival in two AW starts (6f-7f) for this trainer, so needs to take a significant step forward for the introduction of cheekpieces. |
40/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £66.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £78.17 |
| Tricast | £1968.95 |
| Trifecta | £1690.60 |
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