September 28 / 15.30 Epsom

15.30

Good

Geoff Lewis Apprentices’ Derby Handicap (Supported By Betfred) (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 1m 4f 6y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Geoff Lewis Apprentices’ Derby Handicap (Supported By Betfred) (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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16/1

Form: 621639 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Campaigned over longer trips of late, including for 1m6f success at Sandown, and may not be crying out for this drop back to a sharp 1m4f; non-runner 5:35 Haydock Saturday.
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4th

2

(4)

26th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:54 Lingfield

Youthful King

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

4lb lower than when winning over this trip at Sandown (good to firm) last summer, but heavy defeats in his last four outings leave him with plenty to prove.

20/1

6th

4

(4)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

12:55 Lingfield

Youthful King

9st 7lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Luke Dace

Three-time winner at 1m2f (good to firm) although that was back in 2022/23 and his last success came over 1m6f at Sandown in July; tailed off on final start last term and two runs (1m4f) this season contained little encouragement.

40/1

8th

1

(7)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Youthful King

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

C&D winner but he ended 2025 below par and beat one on his return from six months off in 1m4f Kempton handicap three weeks ago; needs to take a major step forward.

25/1

Form: 263960 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Good second off this mark in better race over C&D on Derby day, having scored at Chester the time before; not in the same form since and suffered a heavy defeat last Sunday.
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2

(7)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Epsom

Dream Harder

10st 2lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Good second off this mark in better race over C&D on Derby day, having scored at Chester the time before; not in the same form since and suffered a heavy defeat last Sunday.

16/1

4

(11)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 14y

Class 3

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Dream Harder

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Has only won over 1m4f at Chester in his last 26 starts; feasibly handicapped but he hasn't threatened in last four runs and others are more persuasive; 0-2 here.

11/1

Form: 4327-1 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Progressive over hurdles in the 2024-25 campaign; made all for comfortable success in C&D contest (soft) this month returned to the Flat and that form has received a couple of boosts since; likely has more to offer under this code; strongly respected.
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3rd

1

(4)

22nd May 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:07 Goodwood

Give It To Me Oj

9st 10lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Acts on soft; can make the running; won six (four over hurdles, two on Flat) of seven starts in a golden spell last February-October; soundly beaten over hurdles on latest three outings (in tough races on last two) and unraced beyond 1m4f on Flat, but he can't be comfortably dismissed in this small field.

2/1

18th

16

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Give It To Me Oj

10st 13lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Has set the pace in small fields; won six (four over hurdles, two on Flat) of seven starts in a golden spell last February-October, the final leg in a conditions event at this track; soundly beaten on both starts since (admittedly no chance in Grade 1 latest) and unraced beyond 2m1f, leaving him with plenty to prove in this search for a big career best.

33/1

1st

2

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 2

15:30 Cheltenham

Give It To Me Oj

11st 0lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Now has a mark of 90 on the Flat after last month's back-to-back 1m4f wins at Epsom; returns to hurdling on a high, therefore, and last season went well, finishing fourth in a Grade 1 at Aintree and three wins including a notable handicap performance in beating mostly older opposition under a big weight at Sandown; he's the standard-setter by some margin and all ground comes alike.

1/2

Form: 121376 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Successful three times in May/June but his progress has seemingly come to an end; admittedly may benefit from this drop back in grade after a couple of Class 3 defeats.
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4

(2)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Epsom

Odin Legacy

10st 0lb

J: George Bass

T: Richard Hannon

Successful three times in May/June but his progress has seemingly come to an end; admittedly may benefit from this drop back in grade after a couple of Class 3 defeats.

12/1

10

(5)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:50 Kempton (AW)

Odin Legacy

8st 12lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

In good form on turf until folding tamely and well held last time; consistent in defeat on AW (four attempts) but he's 9lb higher than last appearance in this sphere.

16/1

3

(3)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Odin Legacy

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Progressive 4yo who has won three times this season (1m2f-1m4f, good to firm/good) and again ran well when third of five at Newbury (1m4f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; there's every chance he'll be thereabouts.

7/1

Form: 226-02

Last run: 109 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Recorded sole success on Polytrack at Lingfield but ran creditably, finishing 1l second, on the turf course there (11.5f, good) when last seen; place claims off unaltered mark.
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5th

1

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

14:53 Chester

Midnight Rumble

10st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Sole win (22 races) was on AW in June 2024; five seconds on turf and bang there on AW (1m3f/1m4f) on last two starts before 30,000gns sale (left Alan King) in April, but this is the first time he's gone beyond that on Flat.

12/1

4th

8

(2)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

15:30 Kempton (AW)

Midnight Rumble

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Sole win in 1m2f Lingfield AW handicap nearly two years ago; has been running well since back on AW of late but it's pushing it to call him well handicapped in this competitive race.

8/1

2nd

2

(5)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Midnight Rumble

9st 10lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Alan King

On a losing run but he comes here in good nick, coming out on top of the pace-setters when fifth of ten in 1m4f Wolverhampton handicap 39 days ago; he holds solid claims off a 2lb lower mark.

8/1

Form: 124743 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf; however, ran respectably in the Amateurs' Derby over C&D (good) most recently, keeping on for third; again has each-way possibilities.
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1st

2

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Way Of Life

9st 8lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Kickstarted 2026 with success at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in March and backed it up with a good third of 12 in another 9.5f handicap there since; this C&D scorer can go well again off the same mark.

5/1

3rd

4

(12)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Way Of Life

9st 8lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

His first seven wins were all gained over 1m4f/1m3f, with the latest of those last October, but he then made all under Olivia Tubb in a six-runner race over C&D 13 days ago; that win was by a neck and he's been raised 2lb since, but a wide draw complicates today's task.

12/1

1st

5

(3)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Way Of Life

9st 6lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Has gained all wins over 1m3f/1m4f, including at Southwell (narrowly) in October when last seen; the 8yo is still competitively treated on historical data but has something to prove back down in trip.

7/1

5/1

Form: 531211

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has gained all turf wins over the extended 1m3f at Windsor, including in three of her last four outings; switching back to elsewhere isn't ideal but she has bits of Epsom form; better than ever and enters calculations.
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4th

3

(5)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Naasma

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Consistent mare who scored three times at Windsor (11.5f) last term and has posted two creditable efforts at Lingfield (latest over 2m) this year; C&D record reads 312; solid claims.

7/2

5th

6

(7)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Naasma

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Reliable type who returned from over three months off with a creditable fourth over 1m4f here three weeks ago; versatile trip-wise and stays this far; each-way hopes.

10/1

7

(4)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Epsom

Naasma

9st 5lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Pat Phelan

Has gained all turf wins over the extended 1m3f at Windsor, including in three of her last four outings; switching back to elsewhere isn't ideal but she has bits of Epsom form; better than ever and enters calculations.

5/1

Form: 1178-7 D

Last run: 140 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Registered a couple of middle-distance wins in Germany; however, suffered a heavy defeat when last seen; sold for 7,000gns since; market may prove best guide.
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8

(5)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Epsom

Olympia

9st 3lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Michael Attwater

Registered a couple of middle-distance wins in Germany; however, suffered a heavy defeat when last seen; sold for 7,000gns since; market may prove best guide.

25/1

Form: 813231 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Strong record (13231) for current stable is bookended by 1m4f wins at Chester (good) and Lingfield (AW); edged ahead towards the finish last time; this 3yo may be capable of further improvement; solid claims.
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5th

12

(12)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:05 Chester

Team Player

8st 10lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Led on the post here for the first of two 1m4f wins last summer for Gemma Tutty and, with tongue-tie enlisted, hit major new heights for new yard this year with his wins from off the pace at Newcastle (2m, AW) and Musselburgh (1m6f, soft); raised another 9lb, which demands more, but those last two wins were delivered in some style and he has to be considered seriously.

12/1

1st

8

(3)

4th Apr 2026

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 3

15:05 Musselburgh

Team Player

8st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Won twice over about 1m4f (good/AW) last summer for Gemma Tutty and, tongue tied for the first time, made a successful stable debut from off the pace in 11-runner race at Newcastle (2m, AW) six weeks ago; up 5lb but that latest win came in tidy style and he has to be considered seriously.

16/1

1st

9

(3)

19th Feb 2026

2m 0f 57y

Class 3

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Team Player

8st 12lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Won twice for Gemma Tutty, including when pouncing late at Lingfield (1m4f, Class 4; 11-4) in September; finished last of three in a tactical affair over 12.5f here (4-7 favourite) in October and has since changed hands for 47,000gns; tongue-tie added; new trip for stable debut.

15/2

Form: -77943 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Recorded sole win on AW at Kempton and ran respectably back there last time (second start for new yard); chance depends on whether he can transfer the form back to turf.
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8th

8

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Brodies Boy

9st 1lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Not disgraced on his first start since wind surgery when fourth of seven at Kempton (1m3f, AW) in March, but is just 1-23 and hasn't threatened in just four outings on turf.

15/2

4th

7

(7)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Brodies Boy

9st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Sole win came in 1m4f maiden here just over two years ago; 0-10 for Tony Carroll and is only slowly coming down the weights; has undergone wind surgery since last seen; goes without headgear.

15/2

3rd

5

(6)

16th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brodies Boy

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Tony Carroll

Below par the last twice and it's nearly two years since sole win; however, beaten under 1l in last two C&D attempts and he's on an attractive mark back here.

7/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.80
Straight Forecast £13.69
Tricast £101.17
Trifecta £117.80

Selections

THE NORTH:

Team Player

SPOTLIGHT:

Give It To Me Oj

POSTDATA:

Way Of Life

TOPSPEED:

Odin Legacy

Daily Mirror:

Naasma

Telegraph:

Team Player

The Star:

Team Player

Daily Record:

Team Player

RP RATINGS:

Give It To Me Oj

The Times:

Give It To Me Oj

D Express:

Give It To Me Oj

LAMBOURN:

Way Of Life

The Sun:

Way Of Life