June 06 / 19.44 Goodwood

19.44

Good To Soft

Goodwood Racehorse Owners’ Group Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £6621
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Goodwood Racehorse Owners’ Group Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

Form: -75655

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
No better than fifth in five runs for this yard but has run well enough to believe he retains some of his old ability; mark continues to fall and he'll pop up some day.
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6th

6

(3)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:40 Chepstow

Robbo

8st 11lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Placed in two of his last three starts (1m2f/1m3f, AW) for this yard and he won on good to soft at Goodwood (1m) last June for the Moores; tackles stiffer opposition this time but can't be ruled out.

6/1

3rd

2

(2)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Robbo

9st 8lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Inconsistent gelding who's with his third yard; better effort at Lingfield in February but gave himself no chance of seeing out 1m4f on his first crack at beyond 1m2f latest thanks to pulling hard; needs to settle early if he's to have a chance.

8/1

6th

1

(4)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

Robbo

9st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

On same mark as for his Goodwood win (1m) for Gary and Josh Moore last summer; made a low-key start for new yard last month but he returned to form with a creditable third here (1m2f) last time; was strong at the finish in that race and he's in the mix at this new trip.

11/2

Form: 1225-4 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Competitive last year in 7f/1m handicaps on ground ranging from heavy to good; failed to settle on Sandown return and ran okay in the circumstances; usually held up (can be slowly away) so always reliant upon having a good pace to chase.
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14th

10

(15)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Arkhalia Flynn

9st 8lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

Three wins over 7f/1m on good and soft ground in the summer of 2024; looked about ready to strike when second of 12 at Goodwood (1m, good to soft) in June and now 3lb lower, but modest in both starts since; something to prove attempting this far for the first time.

16/1

8th

11

(3)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Goodwood

Arkhalia Flynn

8st 7lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Absent since having an excuse (track position) when beaten favourite in the Carlisle Bell three months ago; largely consistent otherwise and ran creditably over C&D earlier in June; rebound plausible.

10/1

5

(5)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:50 Carlisle

Arkhalia Flynn

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jack Channon

Consistent sort who won three times last year (7f/1m, good/soft) and kept on for second at Goodwood (1m, good to soft) recently; the forecast slow ground is in his favour and he's high on the list for his in-form yard.

4/1

16/1

Form: 013-48 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
1m2f looks too far which would excuse his latest run, and his effort at Epsom the time before was passable; this mark looks a fair reflection of where he is right now but can see him going well, as all ground comes alike.
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5th

8

(2)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Mostawaa

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Heather Main

Veteran who drew a blank in 2025; latest midfield finish over C&D needs bettering but he has slipped to a lowly mark.

12/1

3

(4)

11th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:25 Epsom

Mostawaa

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Heather Main

Often leads; won this race (soft) off this mark last year but his form has dipped noticeably since two creditable thirds in June; last time's Racing League appearance can be forgiven, however, and he's not totally dismissed back here.

12/1

4th
7 (3)
Lunario

13/2

Form: 65-542 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Second at Newmarket on the drop back to 7f and that was his best run yet for current yard and in this headgear combination; this should be more his trip and he's on a workable mark.
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12th

12

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

Lunario

8st 11lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

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

11th

15

(5)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

Lunario

8st 8lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Luke Dace

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

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Lunario

9st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Luke Dace

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

Form: 306823

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
AW novice winner who has had plenty of chances in handicaps but he's been bang there in both his runs for Tony Carroll, latterly over 1m at Windsor; seems fine on all ground.
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5th

19

(19)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Serenity Dream

8st 12lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Tony Carroll

Chance on this winter's AW best but he failed to fire back on turf at Goodwood last week (5f); return to 6f can help but others are stronger.

25/1

8th

5

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Goodwood

Serenity Dream

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

His three wins have come over 6f/7f including at Goodwood (good to soft) last summer and at Kempton (off 3lb lower) in January; made some late gains when a creditable third at Kempton last month but this is a different test and his tactical speed will be tested on this first try at 5f.

8/1

3rd

7

(6)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Serenity Dream

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Ran on well to win a Class 4 over C&D in January; respectable efforts since, including when sixth of seven behind Em Four and Brazen Idol here two weeks ago (held up in a race where the front two dominated); still feasibly weighted.

6/1

8/1

Form: 477814 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
A better horse on the AW and he narrowly fended off Serenity Dream over Kempton's 7f on penultimate start; only fourth at Salisbury, though, and others appeal more.
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2nd

14

(12)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Billy Mill

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Eight-time AW winner who has finished placed over C&D in his last two starts; drawn out wide this time but he's tactically versatile and remains feasibly treated off his last winning mark; in the mix.

8/1

2nd

10

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Billy Mill

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Has done most of his winning over 7f, most recently off current mark at Kempton in January; however, posted best effort since when keeping-on third over C&D last time; fighting chance.

10/1

3rd

5

(5)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Billy Mill

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Returned from a break to win a 7f handicap here, his third course success, in January; not in the same form since but he is now back to his last winning mark.

10/1

Form: 3450-3 CD

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won her novice here over C&D last summer on good ground; 0-11 otherwise but lurks on a tempting mark and her AW reappearance was encouraging given she was slowly away which is unlike her; has no ground preferences.
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2

(1)

2nd Sep 2025

Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

16:43 Goodwood

Dramatic Effect

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Sole success in 15 came in a 1m good-ground novice here last season; below par this year with and without the hood; others preferred.

25/1

6th

5

(6)

8th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:14 Newmarket (July)

Dramatic Effect

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Did not progress much after her 1m Goodwood novice win last spring and reappearance (1m, AW) was clearly the best of her three results this term; the hood (absent last time) returns and peak 2024 form reads well but other runners are more persuasive.

25/1

5

(4)

30th Jun 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ffos Las

Dramatic Effect

9st 11lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Did not progress much after last spring's 1m Goodwood novice win and failed to build upon her encouraging seasonal reappearance when soundly beaten over that C&D this month; others preferred.

14/1

Form: 13-267 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Four wins on good to soft or slower last year; hasn't built on a likeable reappearance but he's likely to be back on easier ground here and that's a big positive.
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7th

5

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:23 Pontefract

On The River

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Harriet Bethell

Won last summer's Carlisle Bell off this mark (1m, soft); ran well when fifth in the Spring Mile at Doncaster on his return before finding only his stablemate Milteye too strong at Ripon 13 days ago (1m, good to soft; Walsingham back in third); fully effective over C&D but he appears to have a preference for slower than good now and drying conditions aren't sure to suit.

3/1

2nd

5

(4)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ripon

On The River

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Harriet Bethell

The vast majority of his wins have come on slow ground but the going was good when he was second in this race last year; reappeared with promising fifth of 22 in the Spring Mile at Doncaster and could be in the mix.

3/1

5th

21

(11)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

On The River

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Harriet Bethell

Suited by ground softer than good; record of 11-52 on turf features a win off 2lb higher in the 2025 Carlisle Bell; respectable second to Prosperitas at Doncaster on last appearance; competitively weighted.

16/1

Form: 0-5873 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
10lb lower than when runner-up in the Golden Mile over C&D at last year's Glorious fixture (good to firm) and was placed in that same race the season before (on soft); a little below par so far this campaign but back here he commands plenty of attention.
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4th

8

(10)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Dutch Decoy

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

8yo who has won five times on the July Course here, including two this year; 0-9 on this track but latest fifth of 23 in the Cambridgeshire was highly creditable; another who can't be discounted.

11/1

4th

8

(10)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Dutch Decoy

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

8yo who has won five times on the July Course here, including two this year; 0-9 on this track but latest fifth of 23 in the Cambridgeshire was highly creditable; another who can't be discounted.

11/1

5th

23

(11)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Dutch Decoy

8st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Johnston

8yo who has run well in this race previously and won two in a row on the other Newmarket course in July; however, he's finished no better than fifth across his last five outings and it's probably best to look elsewhere.

33/1

14/1

Form: 112120 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Has been having a ball on the AW this year but turf form is nothing like so convincing and he was always out the back at Newbury three weeks ago.
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3

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Started 2025 with a bang, winning four handicaps (7f-8.6f) between January and March; mixed bag this summer but he returned to form with a clear second at Kempton (1m) last Friday and went one better there (7f) yesterday; this dual course winner would have be respected if running again today.

2/1

1st

1

(5)

15th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Found only an unexposed 4yo too strong over a mile here last week; handicapped to win but he wouldn't be suited by a tactical event back at 7f.

5/4

1

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Started 2025 with a bang, winning four handicaps (7f-8.6f) between January and March; also finished second in a Class 3 handicap over C&D in April when rated 7lb higher; mixed bag this summer but he's on a good mark now and is of obvious interest back at a suitable level.

5/1

OUR TIP

50/1

Form: 741-00

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won over a bit shorter at Chester for Hugo Palmer in September and then sold on for 8,000gns; hasn't featured in either run for this yard and a tongue-tie now joins the visor he's been wearing of late.
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5th

8

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Pitney

9st 3lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Rated much higher when joining this yard in autumn 2024; remained consistent enough off a sliding mark during the winter but needs more if he's to snap the losing run.

5/1

2nd

5

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield

Pitney

9st 4lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Both wins when trained by Hugo Palmer; now finding it difficult to get his head in front and has dropped to a career-low mark; may get in the firing line but doesn't appeal for win purposes.

10/1

5th

3

(9)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Bath

Pitney

9st 6lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

His last win was in September 2024 but that was off 19lb higher at Chester, and he ran well to finish third at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month; still lightly raced on turf and has possibilities if he handles the conditions back in this sphere (best form has been on soft ground).

11/2

25/1

Form: 425656

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has only won twice and stuck on a losing run; if he's going to snap that sequence it will probably be on the AW.
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11th

4

(9)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Saturnalia

10st 11lb

J: Miss Scarlett Dorricott

T: J S Moore

Well handicapped on last season's best forrm (AW) but he ended the year with a whimper and returns from a 135-day break with an inexperienced amateur booked.

33/1

2

(6)

21st Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:40 Windsor

Saturnalia

9st 13lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Both wins on AW and none since August 2023; thrown in judged on his three turf runs last summer and on AW form up to March, but his more recent efforts are not convincing; not proven on softer than good.

25/1

12th

12

(12)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:44 Goodwood

Saturnalia

8st 4lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: J S Moore

Has only won twice and stuck on a losing run; if he's going to snap that sequence it will probably be on the AW.

25/1

Selections

The Guardian:

Serenity Dream

The Times:

Lunario

SPOTLIGHT:

Dramatic Effect

TOPSPEED:

Arkhalia Flynn

RP RATINGS:

Dutch Decoy

Telegraph:

On The River

Daily Mail:

Dramatic Effect

The Sun:

Arkhalia Flynn

Daily Mirror:

Serenity Dream

The Star:

Serenity Dream

D Express:

Lunario

Daily Record:

Lunario

POSTDATA:

Dutch Decoy