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Good To FirmThe Sid Sims Birthday Celebration Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £3454.44
- 0m 7f 16y
- Class 6
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.75
- Place: £1.50
Form: 135332 BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (8) |
27th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Snapped a losing run when getting up on the line over C&D last week (soft); no good thing to defy a 4lb penalty but should give his running. |
5/1 |
|
1st 4 (2) |
21st Sep 2026 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
On a losing run but consistent in the main; placed in C&D classified (good to soft) last month and copes pretty well with soft/heavy ground; probably won't be far away. |
5/1 |
6/1
- Place: £3.80
Form: /0548-
Last run: 262 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (8) |
23rd Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Three wins include one on the AW at Lingfield (7f) last October, and it was his best effort on RPRs when a close-up second of 12 over that same C&D last month; has been in good form since wind surgery and makes appeal. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 2 (10) |
13th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
10st 1lb |
C&D win last October off 2lb lower; had a wind operation prior to his seasonal return in June; two solid efforts this year and he's one to consider. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 1 (3) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Added to his two turf wins when finishing well to score on AW at Lingfield (7f) last October; hasn't hit the same level in two subsequent runs but he returned after wind surgery with a fair third in a Class 4 at Salisbury (7f, good) last month; looks worth another try at this trip and he's in the mix on this drop back in grade. |
7/2 |
4/1
Form: 37-052
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
28th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
A modest 1m2f Flat scorer in April; has hinted at promise on both starts since switched to hurdles, most recently when a staying-on fourth of six in a first-time hood over C&D this month; needs more to figure and looks one for handicaps in due course. |
33/1 |
|
4th 2 |
7th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
A modest 1m2f Flat scorer in April; 40-1, hinted at promise when fifth of nine in a novice at Worcester (2m, good) on hurdling debut in July; withdrawn after getting loose before start last time; wears first-time hood. |
16/1 |
|
3 |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
A modest 1m2f Flat scorer in April; 40-1, hinted at promise with fifth of nine in novice over C&D on hurdling debut last month; can build on it here. |
25/1 |
5/1
Form: 533414 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 9lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (5) |
4th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Recorded the 18th win of his long career when leading late over C&D in February (for Myla Coppins); ran well behind a thriving rival at Lingfield next time but he failed to fire over C&D a fortnight ago (finished behind Coloane); he has bounced back from quiet runs before so can't be ruled out. |
6/1 |
|
8th 7 (7) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
18th success of his long career when getting the better of Antiquity (winner since and runs in the 6.00) over C&D last month; bumped into an in-form opponent at Lingfield two weeks ago (7f; blinkered first time); another 2lb rise is not ideal but he is likely to give his running. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 2 (4) |
5th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Well into the veteran stage but he retains plenty of enthusiasm and ran on well to beat a subsequent winner (Age Of Time third) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) three weeks ago, his 18th success; a 2lb rise not excessive but late in the day to be giving blinkers a go (has run well in new headgear before). |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 660543 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (3) |
27th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
0-7 at Ffos Las but has been placed here; won at Chepstow (1m, soft) in June and excelled when third of 16 from a long way out of the weights in a valuable series final over that C&D (good to soft) next time; not so good over C&D (soft) six days ago, however, and his overall strike-rate is 2-40. |
6/1 |
|
4th 1 (7) |
21st Sep 2026 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won on soft ground at Chepstow (1m) in June and excelled himself when third from a long way out of the weights in valuable series final over that C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago; effectively 6lb lower here and commands respect in current form. |
3/1 |
12/1
Form: 373379 C
Last run: 59 days
W: 9st 1lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 3 (3) |
29th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Eight wins here including three over this trip; back off the same mark as when successful here in April, but whether she will be at her sharpest after four months off remains to be seen. |
16/1 |
|
8th 7 (7) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Has enjoyed a good year with four wins, two of them over C&D; last two efforts leave her with a bit to prove, though. |
14/1 |
|
12th 2 (11) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Hardy mare who landed four races on AW (1m to 9.5f) between February and April; also a previous four-time winner on turf but this is just her second crack at 1m2f on her 111th start; still not discounted. |
12/1 |
11/2
Form: 40-657 CD BF
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (13) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Took advantage of a reduced mark when scoring at Chepstow (7f, good) in August; got pestered for the lead when down the field at Wolverhampton next time, but she's hard to predict and this looks tough from a wide draw. |
10/1 |
|
8 (4) |
25th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Well handicapped on C&D win (good to soft) last summer but that is her only success from 18 starts and she's finished down the field in five runs this season; others preferred. |
8/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £15.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £15.75 |
| Tricast | £50.82 |
| Trifecta | £63.00 |
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