13.38
GoodRacing To School Reaches 25 Years Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £3663.8
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 6
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.50
- Place: £2.10
Form: 123-66 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 7 (1) |
26th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
10st 8lb |
Won over 5f at Catterick in April (fine over 6f) but subsequent defeats underline his inconsistency. |
10/1 |
|
6th 2 (8) |
11th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Inconsistent this year and not at the top of his game on his last two starts; however, before those he won over this C&D and perhaps the return to this track will be a positive; in the mix if so. |
11/2 |
12/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: 367-89
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (7) |
15th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Sole win from 18 starts came in a novice at Redcar (6f, soft) in October 2024; well beaten in his first starts since returning from a break but he came back to form from a career-low mark when second of 12 at Catterick (5f, good) a week ago; that was his first try over 5f and he's contender. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 4 (11) |
8th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Yet to win a handicap but he was twice placed off a 7lb higher mark last September; two AW runs last month should have sharpened him up and this is a drop in grade; apprentice takes off a valuable 5lb but a wide draw on his first attempt at 5f, and a sharp one at that, dents confidence. |
12/1 |
14/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 0030-5 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (5) |
26th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
1-19, the win coming over C&D (good to firm) from 3lb lower last August; has a bit to find with Kyber Crystal on last month's course meeting, though. |
9/4 |
|
6th 9 (2) |
30th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Her 18 races have yielded just one win but that came over C&D (good to firm) last August; close third of 14 at Doncaster last Friday (5f, good to firm; one place behind Beerwah) and she may again be firmly involved. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 10 (5) |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 3y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Won a 5f classified event at Redcar last summer; close third to Golden Prosperity at Catterick 16 days ago (5f, good), always prominent; needs a bit more if she's to come out on top in this competitive sprint. |
8/1 |
6/1
Form: 209622
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 (3) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Last run was too bad to be true and had made a positive start for this yard, and he's closely matched with Dr Ali; possibilities. |
10/1 |
|
12th 15 (17) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
On a long losing sequence but he has started life well for John Mackie on last two outings, fourth of 12 in 5f Catterick handicap ten days ago; very much one to consider off the same mark with cheekpieces refitted. |
10/1 |
|
4th 10 (1) |
8th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Finished second in this race in 2023 (soft) and 2024 (heavy); good second at Wolverhampton on his stable debut (6f) two weeks ago; well drawn back on turf but his 18 turf runs have seen him steer clear of anything faster than good to soft. |
6/1 |
100/30
Form: -64862 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 (8) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 110y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
No longer the force of old but has performed well on all four starts since joining Ben Haslam in March, most recently when keeping-on third at Musselburgh (5f, good) a fortnight ago; big player if this race is run to suit usual come-from-behind tactics. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 8 (1) |
21st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Seven-time winner; style of racing leaves him a hostage to fortune and he has met trouble in two of his three runs for Ben Haslam; has the ability to win at this level and stall 1, while not optimal, should at least keep him clear of some of the traffic. |
9/2 |
|
4th 10 (5) |
3rd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
8st 7lb |
Seven-time winner with bucketloads of placed efforts to his name; both runs for this yard have been respectable and the return of cheekpieces is a definite plus. |
6/1 |
25/1
Form: 503-90
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (2) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Eight-race maiden who has dropped 11lb in the weights since introduced to handicapping; attracted market support when a creditable fourth to Irish Dancer at Catterick (5f, good) last week; return to 6f should suit; dangerous to dismiss. |
15/2 |
|
4th 3 (1) |
11th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Lightly raced 4yo who has dropped down the weights but she's finished unplaced this spring in her first four handicaps and needs something extra. |
8/1 |
|
11th 9 (3) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Low-mileage filly who was campaigned at 7f/1m until a running-on sixth of 12 in 5f Catterick handicap ten days ago; interesting for her in-form stable now back up to 6f. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 62-058 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (9) |
8th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Good second at Wolverhampton on his stable debut last September; well short of that level in three runs this year, including when tried in cheekpieces 19 days ago; risky. |
8/1 |
|
8th 3 (8) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Fine second at Wolverhampton on his stable debut last September; not so good in two runs this year and hopes rest on the new cheekpieces turning things around. |
6/1 |
|
5th 5 (3) |
11th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Dual winner in Ireland for Natalia Lupini but he struggled for Tim Easterby in 2024/25; made a good start for this yard when second of nine at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) in September but he was disappointing following a slow start over 6f there 16 days ago; needs to bounce back. |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 81-576 D
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (12) |
8th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Has run well over C&D, including when a close third in this race 12 months ago, but the track doesn't always lend itself to his hold-up style; drawn widest and could prove vulnerable, for all he is attractively weighted. |
7/1 |
|
6th 9 (8) |
24th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Pounced to grab Thank The Lord (who, when factoring in riding arrangements, is now 6lb better off) over C&D three starts back; has lacked the pace to stake a claim in two C&D starts since; likely to need everything to fall his way. |
25/1 |
|
7th 10 (6) |
31st Jan 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
8st 5lb |
Last three wins have come over C&D and latest was off 3lb lower last month; never got involved here last time but that was against a pace bias and he should get a good tow into this race; not ruled out. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 27420-
Last run: 190 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 16 (9) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Won a 6f handicap at Redcar (good to firm) last summer off 1lb lower; placed on softer than good twice after; has not hit the same heights this year but at 5f and 7f; should be at concert pitch now and a bigger run could be forthcoming. |
16/1 |
|
6th 9 (1) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Won a 6f handicap at Redcar last summer; runner-up twice afterwards but didn't offer any obvious short-term encouragement on 5f Catterick reappearance three weeks ago; first 7f outing since finishing last on her course debut in 2024. |
20/1 |
|
9th 7 (6) |
8th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Won a 6f handicap at Redcar last summer; runner-up twice afterwards but she has been absent since a low-key run at Newcastle 190 days ago; best form has come at 6f. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 50570- D
Last run: 204 days
W: 9st 0lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 (3) |
26th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Both wins came in 0-50 classified events in the summer of 2024, including one over C&D; not much to shout about over the past year, though, despite a declining mark; needs the visor to help stop the slide. |
12/1 |
|
7th 9 (5) |
7th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Won twice over 5f in the summer of 2024, including at this track; ran well on her seasonal return last April but it has been downhill ever since; 6f a query too. |
20/1 |
|
6th 10 (4) |
22nd Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Dual classified winner on a sound surface at 5f in 2024; went close in C&D handicap (good) on her comeback last term and not much went right in that same race on her reappearance a fortnight ago; drawn on the wing when down the field in this race last year but not without a squeak this time. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 73570- D
Last run: 141 days
W: 9st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (3) |
26th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Regressive 9yo who hasn't been offering much for a while now. |
33/1 |
|
7th 9 (9) |
21st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Regressive 9yo; beaten around 4l on his last two starts and needs to up his game to trouble the principals. |
33/1 |
|
7th 8 (9) |
11th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Down to a basement mark and he's one to watch in the betting, but it's been a long time since this regressive 9yo has been competitive. |
25/1 |
8/1
Form: 722727 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (1) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Can lead; has won at both sprint trips on this course; two good runs in classified events during February but below best at Wolverhampton last month and was beaten nearly out of sight back over 5f on turf last time; first-time visor replaces blinkers; others higher up the list. |
9/1 |
|
12th 8 (8) |
8th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Three times a runner-up on AW this year; unplaced in five turf runs and he comes here with a point to prove. |
8/1 |
|
7th 3 (6) |
24th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
He has finished second in three of his last four starts and dropping back in to classified company is in his favour today; should go well. |
5/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £63.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £55.39 |
| Tricast | £320.22 |
| Trifecta | £528.30 |
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