18.05
Good To FirmLegal Protection Group Ltd Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £5757.4
- 0m 5f 34y
- Class 5
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/4
Form: 554111 D
Last run: 3 days
W: 10st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 10 (7) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Versatile trip-wise and six of his 12 wins have come at Windsor; on same mark as for his Sandown win last autumn and he's been running well on AW this spring; should get a good tow into this race and he's in the mix back at this track. |
11/2 |
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3rd 3 (1) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
No AW win since December 2021 but there have been some good runs on both Polytrack and Tapeta this year, including C&D, and yesterday's 6f second was another sound display; wasn't helping his rider under pressure on that occasion and opposable for win purposes. |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: -04004 CD
Last run: 8 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (7) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 34y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Three C&D runs have yielded two wins and a fifth (in Class 3 company); has only run to form once this year, finishing third to Harry Brown at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) last month; below par last time but if he is to revive it is likely to be under these conditions. |
8/1 |
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7th 5 (5) |
19th May 2026 Good 0m 4f 217y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Has won five times on turf but is not the force of old; has dropped a career-low mark but this race looks too competitive. |
5/1 |
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3rd 6 (7) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 4f 217y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Front-runner with a C&D win on his record; 6lb lower than when seeing off seven rivals at Newbury last summer (5f, good to firm) but not easily recommended on 2026 evidence and he will find easier races to dominate than this. |
13/2 |
7/1
Form: 353824 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (2) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 34y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Ran twice over C&D last summer and performed with great credit on both occasions, finishing second to Faustus in July and filling the same position one month later; career-best effort when winning at Bath last week (5f, firm); penalty demands more but he can't be discounted. |
7/2 |
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1st 2 (5) |
26th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Four-time AW winner who broke his turf duck at Chester last July off a 2lb lower mark (5f, good); two respectable efforts here this spring and Finley Marsh replaces an apprentice today; a big run is on the cards. |
13/2 |
|
6th 3 (5) |
4th May 2026 Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
5f win at Chester (good) last summer came off a 4lb lower mark; encouraging return to action here (5.7f, good) 17 days ago and should go well if building on that first run for 199 days. |
7/2 |
6/1
Form: 230243 D BF
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (1) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 34y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Better strike-rate on turf than AW; solid third at Windsor three weeks ago (for Chloe Lyons) and has a chance if in the same form; finished behind a couple of today's rivals in a C&D handicap last summer. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 2 (6) |
11th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
C&D winner last summer; off the mark for 2026 when making all at Chelmsford in January (5f); two defeats since have come over 6f; better expected back at 5f. |
10/1 |
|
7th 7 (7) |
4th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
Recorded his first AW success (four turf wins) when making all in 5f handicap at Chelmsford in January; most of his wins have come at that trip but his C&D third a fortnight ago underlines he is effective at 6f. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 713454 D
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 (1) |
25th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Not the force of old and, although he retains some ability, others in this field have more pressing claims. |
10/1 |
|
4th 3 (5) |
12th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Multiple 5f winner down the years, including over C&D, but his powers appear to be on the wane; a couple of respectable efforts last month but more will be needed to win. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 470307
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (9) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Faded out of contention on last month's stable debut at Kempton (6f; first-time visor) but is well handicapped on his winter form for Mike Murphy and this C&D suits; sports refitted cheekpieces; not ruled out. |
9/1 |
|
9th 10 (2) |
25th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Sole win was in December 2024 but he finished close fourth over C&D in January, on his final run for Mike Murphy; been gelded since and he needs a close look on his return for new yard; visor goes on and tongue-tie and cheekpieces are removed. |
15/2 |
|
4th 4 (1) |
19th Jan 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Not disgraced when fourth of 12 in this headgear combination at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) last month, but not so good at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last time and just 1-18; others preferred. |
9/1 |
100/30
Form: 34-314 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 (9) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Both wins have been on Tapeta and latest was at Southwell (6f) in her final run last season; 4lb higher on her return but she's still lightly raced on turf and should be unfazed by this drop back in trip; needs watching in market. |
8/1 |
|
6 (6) |
7th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Unable to get into the action at Chester recently but some good 6f turf efforts previously, following on from a front-running win on Wolverhampton Tapeta (5f) in February; may well have a good run in her back on AW. |
7/1 |
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5th 9 (4) |
12th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 17y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Made all at Wolverhampton (5f, Class 6) in February and has progressed since; runner-up to Twirler at Windsor in July, she was doing her best work late at Newmarket (6f; third) recently; goes well for the 7lb claimer Ashley Lewis; chance from 1lb higher. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: -97333 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (1) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Very productive in 2025, winning five times; hindered by wide draw at Chester most recently, otherwise has a good record over 5f; just needs to prove he can overcome current mark. |
12/1 |
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9th 13 (12) |
7th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 15y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Posted duck eggs over 6f in last two appearances, not beaten entirely by the trip; has a very good record at 5f but faces a harder task off current mark at this level, especially from an unfavourable draw. |
33/1 |
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10th 9 (10) |
17th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Enjoyed a revival in the second half of 2025, winning five 5f handicaps on good ground or slower; no show over 6f when last seen in November and he returns to action off a tough mark. |
33/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £173.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £197.72 |
| Tricast | £368.64 |
| Trifecta | £476.40 |