14.15
Good To FirmAl Basti Equiworld, Dubai Apprentice Handicap (Racing Excellence) (Whips Carried But Not Used)
- Prize money: £3925.5
- 0m 6f 213y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
3/1
Form: 2-5112 D BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (1) |
10th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 113y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Six-time winner, the most recent coming off this mark at Kempton (7f, AW) in March, and he ran a solid race when fourth of eight at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) last month; each-way contender. |
8/1 |
|
4th 2 (8) |
14th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Improved his record to 6-16 when winning at Kempton (7f, AW) in March but he's been well below form in three subsequent runs; now only 1lb higher than for his last success but he needs to get back on track |
8/1 |
|
5th 1 (2) |
23rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Gained his sixth success when winning at Kempton (7f, AW) in March on his reappearance but he's been below that level in both starts since, including at Newbury three weeks ago; drops in grade but others have stronger claims. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 922-45
Last run: 134 days
W: 9st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 8 (9) |
1st Sep 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
29-race maiden; runner-up in two classified races here this year (6f/7f) and may not have been suited by drop back to 5f in that grade a fortnight ago but makes only limited appeal for win purposes. |
11/1 |
|
5th 6 (6) |
17th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
28-race maiden; second in a similar event over 7f here in June; well held in three handicaps since; opposed on the balance of probability. |
10/1 |
|
8th 10 (6) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
27-race maiden; placed in this same headgear combination at Wolverhampton and Chester (both 7f) before producing poor performance at Chester latest; opposed on the balance of probability. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 4428- BF
Last run: 253 days
W: 9st 12lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (2) |
25th Sep 2026 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Has won a couple of Class 4s this year but looks vulnerable in a race of this nature, especially after a tepid last run. |
16/1 |
|
7th 10 (8) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Hindered by a shortage of room at Brighton last time; has won at Goodwood and Newmarket this summer but faces a stiffer task off current mark upped in class. |
12/1 |
|
5th 1 (5) |
5th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 216y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
Showed career-best form when leading close home at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) last month and has now won under Oliver Carmichael on two of his last three outings; ought to cope with the undulations here and can make his presence felt again. |
7/2 |
5/1
Form: 753-73
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (14) |
9th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Runner-up a couple times this season, but he was beaten 14l after an awkward start at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last month and that took his overall record to 1-19; others preferred. |
10/1 |
|
4th 3 (2) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Fairly bolted up at Epsom (7f, good to firm) last July; that remains his only success but he's generally been running well this term and the handicapper is starting to give him a chance; respected. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 5 (6) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Has modest 1-17 strike-rate but he's pretty consistent and his win was gained over C&D on good to firm ground (just under a year ago); finished well for second at Leicester (6f, good) last month and this step back up in trip is an obvious move; high on the list. |
5/2 |
6/1
Form: 55-545
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (4) |
20th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
11-race maiden; short of his best on his last two starts and others appeal more for win purposes. |
10/1 |
|
7th 7 (5) |
27th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Ten-race maiden; never settled in a higher grade last time and wasn't far away at Brighton the time before; bit to prove at 1m. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 543248
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (10) |
20th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
15-race maiden but she has dropped in the weights and ran well for second (clear of the third) behind Diligent Henry (runs in the 4.55) over C&D two weeks ago; can win a race around here but the widest stall dents confidence this time. |
5/1 |
|
10 (2) |
20th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Maiden who's been expensive to follow, in two forms of headgear, as she's tumbled down the weights since handicapping; a case could be made on more than one of her previous C&D efforts though. |
8/1 |
|
8th 7 (6) |
25th Aug 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
0-12 but she has been in the first four in six of her eight AW starts; made the running when fourth at Wolverhampton five weeks ago (7f); not ruled out back down in trip. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 08-7
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (4) |
15th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Came good at ninth attempt, when back on turf at Lingfield in June; tongue-tie and cheekpieces were both new when respectable fourth in amateurs' event at Newbury (again 1m2f on good to firm) in July; has some AW form and isn't ruled out. |
6/1 |
|
4th 6 (3) |
23rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Came good at ninth attempt, when back on turf at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) last month; nudged up only 2lb for that and remains unexposed over this trip; big player if aided by new tongue-tie and/or cheekpieces. |
11/4 |
14/1
Form: 84-28
Last run: 134 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (5) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Well handicapped on her best form but she's still a maiden after 11 starts and was beaten 13l at Chelmsford (7f, AW) 11 days ago; down the list. |
12/1 |
|
7 (5) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Well handicapped on her best form but she's still a maiden after 11 starts and was beaten 13l at Chelmsford (7f, AW) 11 days ago; down the list. |
12/1 |
|
8 (4) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
0-10 but she's well handicapped on her best form and hasn't had a clear run at things in last two starts (7f, good/Tapeta); her best effort was on Polytrack and has possibilities if things go her way. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 534427
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (1) |
15th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 213y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Eight-race maiden whose best form has been in cheekpieces and the return of blinkers backfired last time at Wolverhampton (7f); with those aids retained, others look safer propositions. |
14/1 |
|
7th 8 (5) |
22nd May 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
0-7 but she wasn't beaten far when fourth of 12 on handicap debut over C&D in March and backed that up with another solid effort at Southwell last month; the cheekpieces worn for those two starts are replaced by second-time blinkers; place claims once again but may prove vulnerable. |
9/1 |
|
8 (5) |
22nd May 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
0-7 but she wasn't beaten far when fourth of 12 on handicap debut over C&D in March and backed that up with another solid effort at Southwell last month; the cheekpieces worn for those two starts are replaced by second-time blinkers; place claims once again but may prove vulnerable. |
9/1 |
25/1
Form: 7-7048
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (14) |
15th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 216y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Two wins, including C&D, this summer; three defeats at Epsom have followed August's 7f win there but he is back to a winning mark and this is an ease in grade; not discounted. |
11/1 |
|
8th 9 (6) |
27th Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 113y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Won at Brighton (1m, good) in June and here (7f, good to firm) last month; respectable efforts here on his last two starts (including C&D) but 1lb out of the handicap today and may again be vulnerable. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 7 (9) |
10th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 113y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Hold-up performer who gained his second success at this track when getting up late over 7f last month (good to firm); stuck at it for fourth here ten days ago (again 7f; good to soft) and should have this run to suit on his return to 1m; strongly considered. |
6/1 |
6/1
Form: 514274 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 18 (1) |
2nd Oct 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Second Ffos Las win off the year when comfortably on top over 1m on soft (other win on good) last Sunday; fairly treated under a 4lb penalty but this is significantly harder than that 0-60. |
9/1 |
|
1st 1 (9) |
27th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won on good ground here in early August and another solid run when no match for the winner on good to soft at Chepstow last time; probably prefers this slower surface so looks a solid candidate. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 6 (7) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Acts on good to firm and heavy ground; has been up and down this season and was well held at Ffos Las (7.3f) last time, but she justified strong support there on her penultimate run; has claims if she can recapture that form and she's effective over C&D. |
9/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £18.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £14.83 |
| Tricast | £150.27 |
| Trifecta | £234.90 |
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