16.30
Goodeventmasters.co.uk Manny Mercer Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £10800
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 3
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Sunny
7/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.63
- Place: £1.30
Form: 221- D
Last run: 183 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
27 (32) |
18th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Form figures read 22111 (started favourite each time; 3-3 over 1m); proved well ahead of his opening mark at Ascot in April then followed up at Newbury (again on good to firm) where he collared the pacesetter close home; very progressive and commands respect. |
9/2 |
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1st 8 (2) |
17th May 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Half-brother to Palace Pier, whose Group 1 haul included the Lockinge on this card in 2021; proved well ahead of his opening mark at Ascot (1m, good to firm) on seasonal debut, scoring easily and taking form figures to 2211; one to follow and could well defy a 10lb rise with further improvement on the cards. |
6/4 |
9/2
- Place: £2.10
Form: 7840-3
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 10 (1) |
14th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Both wins came over 1m2f in the spring of 2024, including here; 0-18 subsequently and he's still 7lb above his last winning mark, but he goes well fresh (has won after a longer break) and finished third on his comeback in this race last year; likely to be competitive. |
6/1 |
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3rd 4 (8) |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Has run some really good races in defeat this season, including over C&D on good/good to firm; latest soft-ground Ascot second (Grizedale third) shows he's still in form but he's been beaten on his last 17 starts and suspicion he might find at least one too strong again. |
11/1 |
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3rd 4 (8) |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Has run some really good races in defeat this season, including over C&D on good/good to firm; latest soft-ground Ascot second (Grizedale third) shows he's still in form but he's been beaten on his last 17 starts and suspicion he might find at least one too strong again. |
11/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.20
Form: 9501-8 D
Last run: 61 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (7) |
25th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Five-time AW scorer who is only 1-19 on turf; admittedly faced a stiffer task in Class 2 event returned to grass last time and this looks more suitable; mark is workable. |
14/1 |
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11th 14 (12) |
16th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
1-18 on turf but his only two appearances at this track saw him take third in the Spring Cup and this race in 2024; operating a bit below that level since last August, which, despite some AW success, has to put him down the pecking order in such a hot race. |
33/1 |
|
8th 3 (6) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
0-3 here but was runner-up on one of those occasions; returns in a good run of form and only just failed to hang on last month at Newcastle (7f); usually races up the with pace. |
7/1 |
Form: 1365-5 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 8st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 12 (1) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Won twice over shorter last summer; big prices and little to cheer this year; down in the weights but he has plenty to prove. |
50/1 |
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11th 15 (5) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
8st 8lb |
Returns to his ideal sphere (turf) but brings a question mark over his current form, having trailed home last in both AW outings this year; possibly out of his depth to boot, having never won above Class 4. |
20/1 |
|
7th 4 (4) |
27th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Last four wins have come in high summer, including two from the front last year for Jack Dace (rides Tiger Crusade), and he remains weighted to his best; didn't offer much on his comeback three weeks ago and an easy 7f is a bare minimum these days. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 31-148 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 (3) |
6th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Two attempts over C&D, including off 2lb higher in this race last year, comprise his only wins for Craig Lidster; effective when fresh; interesting returned to this scenario on stable/seasonal debut. |
14/1 |
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10th 13 (9) |
3rd May 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Lightly raced front-runner who showed promise on turf last summer and won at Newcastle (1m, AW) in February; well beaten the last twice, however, most recently at Ascot on Wednesday; has to get back on track. |
25/1 |
|
10th 13 (9) |
3rd May 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Lightly raced front-runner who showed promise on turf last summer and won at Newcastle (1m, AW) in February; well beaten the last twice, however, most recently at Ascot on Wednesday; has to get back on track. |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: 4607-0
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 13 (3) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
0-16 since winning in June 2023 on his second start but short-headed at Thirsk (7f, good) last month on his stable and seasonal debut and posted another good second at Haydock (7f, good) last Saturday; he's on the shortlist. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 4 (7) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 212y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Didn't progress for Richard Hannon but, having dropped in the weights, he went desperately close to making a winning debut for Tim Easterby three weeks ago, staying on strongly at Thirsk (7f, good); 1lb higher today but he attained a BHA rating of 106 in his pomp; contender. |
5/1 |
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2nd 4 (4) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
The winner of just one of his 16 starts for Richard Hannon but he was often highly tried; unplaced in six runs in 2025 but that resulted in his handicap mark dropping 17lb; sold for 24,000gns in October; one of two making their debut for Tim Easterby. |
10/1 |
11/2
Form: 1436-0 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 1lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (9) |
2nd Aug 2025 Soft 1m 1f 11y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Won the Golden Mile here (good to firm) last August and third in the Cambridgeshire (1m1f, soft) in September; he's failed to shine this season but is on a handy mark if the return to Goodwood prompts a revival. |
10/1 |
|
26 (15) |
18th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Performed well in major handicaps at Glorious Goodwood (won) and Newmarket (placed) last term; however, needs to step up plenty on his 2025 efforts, latest over C&D behind My Cloud. |
50/1 |
|
7th 2 (8) |
30th Apr 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 1lb |
Registered sole win for current yard in last year's Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood; placed in the Cambridgeshire; possibilities in this lower grade with Lincoln reappearance under his belt. |
11/2 |
12/1
Form: 1120-0 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 (12) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Six-time winner, including in first-time blinkers at Glorious Goodwood; close third at Haydock (7f) with reappearance under his belt, paving the way nicely for a crack at this prize; has made the frame in both C&D attempts; possibilities in new headgear (visor). |
12/1 |
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3rd 5 (8) |
25th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 37y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Strong handicap form over 7f last summer, winning at Goodwood and Chepstow as well as finishing second in a 20-runner event at Ascot (all when wearing blinkers); still feasibly weighted on that form and he went without headgear when down the field in the Lincoln; the blinkers return today and he's a leading contender. |
7/1 |
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16th 4 (14) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Thrived in 7f handicaps last season when blinkers went on; however, he failed to shine when tackling 1m last term and reappears minus any headgear (tried cheekpieces when last seen; down the field); others preferred. |
33/1 |
11/2
Form: 643532
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 (11) |
3rd May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Moving up to 1m4f worked well in December and comparable form at 1m6f/2m since, including another win three starts back; he's come up a bit short in warmer races this year, though, including behind Align The Stars at Kempton, and none of his turf form (admittedly at up to 1m2f) is close to this mark. |
25/1 |
|
10th 6 (6) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Won three times in December (1m/1m4f) and continued in good form, getting back on the scoresheet in a five-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) last month; didn't run badly over 2m at Kempton last Saturday; drops back in trip here and may find today's company to be too competitive. |
40/1 |
|
6th 2 (3) |
28th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 2 |
9st 13lb |
Basically progressive in a busy winter AW campaign and probably stays 2m, although the last three wins were over 1m4f (twice) and 1m6f (latest start); raised another 3lb but needs respect. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 8-0068 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 8st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 (2) |
30th Apr 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
Good spell last summer culminated in a good second off 8lb higher in the Shergar Cup Mile here; not in the same form since, including during a stint in Bahrain. |
16/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £6.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £11.03 |
| Tricast | £61.58 |
| Trifecta | £93.80 |
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