April 18 / 17.45 Nottingham

17.45

Good

Burger King Winning Whopper Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 5f 8y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Burger King Winning Whopper Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.10
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 94808- D

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Out of sorts when last seen in the autumn but has dipped to 1lb below the mark she defied at Thirsk (5f, good) last summer; well handicapped if reviving after six months off.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

10

(14)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Miss Brazen

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has a soft-ground C&D win on her record; well handicapped on this year's best but she has a wide stall to contend with and she needs to step forward from her recent Catterick fifth.

12/1

5th

4

(9)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Miss Brazen

9st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Returned to action with a win at Nottingham (5f, good) in April and she ran a cracker at Beverley one month later; not so good twice since and a lower draw would have been preferred.

10/1

5

(5)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Miss Brazen

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won over C&D (good) in April on reappearance before close third at Beverley (5f, good to firm); unplaced on next two starts but she was slowly away when sixth at Musselburgh then drawn widest when fifth at Beverley (5f, good); she's one to consider.

11/2

7/2

  • Place: £2.60

Form: -34542 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Made a good return to turf when narrowly denied over 5f at Bath (good) 13 days ago; nudged back up 3lb but remains 1lb below the mark he defied on AW last autumn; needs considering.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:10 Chepstow

Level Up

9st 12lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: David Evans

All ground seems to come alike to him and he gained his second C&D success (good to firm) last month, but a 4lb rise appeared to anchor him in his two outings since; may need the returning visor to perk him up a bit.

5/1

7th

6

(9)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:00 Sandown

Level Up

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David Evans

Prominent racer who was well held at Chepstow last time, but that was a Class 4 event and he won that track (5f, good to firm) on his penultimate run; remains well treated on his old form and has claims if he can bounce back on this drop back in grade; acts on fast and soft ground.

5/1

6th

6

(3)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Chepstow

Level Up

9st 3lb

J: Miss Amy Tucker

T: David Evans

Exposed but very consistent and deserved to snap a losing streak over C&D recently when racing prominently and keeping on; back up 4lb.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 1-5355 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Led close home to score at Wolverhampton just before Christmas but the handicapper has been winning the argument since; a 0-28 turf record is enough reason to look elsewhere.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Papa Dont Preach

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Placed in a classified stakes and a Yarmouth handicap (both over 5f on good to firm) earlier in the summer; not so good last time (6f); all four wins have been on AW, including over C&D; should go well.

6/1

6th

9

(1)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Papa Dont Preach

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Prominent racer; beaten favourite in two 5f handicaps on fast ground this summer but he has still run with credit; stays 6f but still seeking a first win at the trip.

4/1

2nd

1

(4)

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

17:08 Yarmouth

Papa Dont Preach

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

0-31 on turf but scored off 3lb higher on AW in December and returned from ten-week break with pretty good third in 0-70 grade at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) last month; major player in this grade.

15/8

Form: 08-753 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on his 2025 best and he hasn't always enjoyed much luck on AW this winter; creditable third of nine at Southwell (6f) back from a short break 23 days ago; Mick Appleby has won this twice in recent years.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:43 Thirsk

Winchurch

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Appleby

Shot up the weights for winning three races in five starts and he finished down the field at Glorious Goodwood (6f); others might be better in.

10/1

15th

4

(9)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Winchurch

9st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Made it three wins in his last five starts when seeing off five rivals at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) four weeks ago; at the top of his game but this asks a different question of one who has gained all six career successes in single-figure fields.

10/1

1st

1

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Winchurch

9st 12lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Two wins this season (6f/5f, good/good to soft), including here, and when fourth of five here (6f, good) recently he wasn't beaten far following an awkward start; major player if the stalls break isn't an issue this time.

5/2

Form: /2419- D

Last run: 193 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Turned over a 1-12 shot in Chepstow maiden (5f, good) last August; never involved in an AW handicap in the autumn but retains unexposed potential on return having had only five starts.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

9

(9)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Scent Of May

9st 2lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Gained a first win (at the fourth attempt) in 5f Chepstow maiden in August but she has failed to build on it, last of 12 in 5.7f handicap here 22 days ago; cheekpieces are now reached for.

20/1

12th

7

(12)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Scent Of May

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Turned over a 1-12 shot in Chepstow maiden (5f, good) last August but she's finished down the field in two handicaps since; still lightly raced and wasn't beaten far on her Nottingham reappearance last month but others are more convincing.

9/1

5th

8

(3)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:45 Nottingham

Scent Of May

8st 13lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Henry Candy

Turned over a 1-12 shot in Chepstow maiden (5f, good) last August; never involved in an AW handicap in the autumn but retains unexposed potential on return having had only five starts.

9/1

13/2

Form: 87970- CD

Last run: 123 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
More miss than hit in 2025 but back on a good mark as a result and a record of two wins and two seconds from his five outings over this C&D means a revival can't be ruled out back from four months off.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:52 Nottingham

High Opinion

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Two C&D wins on soft and good ground; below best in the autumn and has needed both runs in 2026 but he's run two of his best races for Paul Mulrennan (1-3 on him) who is back up today; on a handy mark and a revival could be imminent.

7/1

5th

8

(3)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Ripon

High Opinion

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

Shaped as if in need of comeback run at Nottingham (5f, good; sixth of eight) in April; has some decent C&D form to his name and is 10lb lower (and claimer ridden) than when seeing off Our Absent Friends here in August 2024; foolish to discount hastily.

10/1

6th

5

(2)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:45 Nottingham

High Opinion

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Bryan Smart

More miss than hit in 2025 but back on a good mark as a result and a record of two wins and two seconds from his five outings over this C&D means a revival can't be ruled out back from four months off.

13/2

Form: 513331

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
In good form on AW since blinkered; did well to overcome a wide stall and make all at Kempton (6f) ten days ago and could take a bit of pegging pack if as effective back on turf.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(5)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Initial Blue

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Dual C&D winner (made all both times), including when beating Travel Agent in April; below his best on turf next time but he's been placed on the AW in both starts since; contender.

4/1

3rd

7

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Initial Blue

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Enjoying a consistent year, winning twice from the front at Kempton since the blinkers went on (doesn't have to lead); nothing wrong with his clear second at Southwell a month ago and holds decent claims despite a further 2lb rise.

3/1

2nd

1

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Initial Blue

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Got the better of a rival who has won twice since when scoring at Kempton three weeks ago (6f); not in the same form at Nottingham last time but it was 5f and he had an inexperienced apprentice on board; high on the list back at 6f and returned to AW.

5/2

14/1

Form: 0730-0 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Hard to draw any obvious positives from her Southwell reappearance 16 days ago, taking her record to 1-18; first-time cheekpieces need to make a difference.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Jeany May

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Ran two good races on AW last year; best form this year when fourth at Redcar last week (5f, good to firm; visor first time); has a bit to find with runner-up Auntie Jo on that run, but her stable is in fine form at present.

5/1

4th

3

(8)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Jeany May

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

1-20 and although 10lb below her sole winning mark, is hard to recommend having not beaten many in three starts since returning last month; visor will need to make a big difference.

20/1

10th

5

(9)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:50 Redcar

Jeany May

9st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Two uninspiring efforts this year and although she is tumbling down the weights, she has a good deal to prove, including stamina.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £54.20
Straight Forecast £58.28
Tricast £211.35
Trifecta £250.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Initial Blue

Daily Mail:

Level Up

TOPSPEED:

Winchurch

POSTDATA:

Papa Don't Preach

The Star:

Scent Of May

Telegraph:

Miss Brazen

RP RATINGS:

Initial Blue

The Times:

Initial Blue

The Guardian:

Initial Blue

The Sun:

Winchurch

D Express:

Level Up

Daily Record:

Level Up

Daily Mirror:

Papa Don't Preach