17.30
GoodHuws Gray Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £3663.8
- 0m 5f 7y
- Class 6
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.50
- Place: £2.40
Form: 662133 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (6) |
31st Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Free-going front-runner who's won five already this year, including a four-timer in high summer (5f-7f); another in-form effort off his revised mark last time and won't mind the drop from 7f or the return to Tapeta. |
6/1 |
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2nd 3 (7) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Six wins this year, including his last four starts; coped well with the return to 5f at Hamilton last month but the return to 7f won't hurt; now moves out of Class 6 company but can't be discounted in current form. |
7/2 |
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1st 2 (7) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Enjoying a fine season and his fifth win (including over C&D) of the campaign came at Wolverhampton (7f) two days ago when completing a quick hat-trick; leading claims turned out under a 5lb penalty. |
6/5 |
10/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 168-97 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (3) |
2nd Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
She wasn't winning out of turn when successful at Ayr (6f, good) 25 days ago; fully effective at Hamilton and seems to handle soft ground so she's respected, for all she hasn't been missed with a 7lb rise for last time. |
6/1 |
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1st 5 (13) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
All five wins between July and October last year, at 6f and 5f, including this race (good); runner-up four times this year and her latest Hamilton run can be consigned to history as she'd run the day before; respected, although serious rain wouldn't be ideal. |
8/1 |
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9th 10 (2) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
One of five wins in the second half of last season was over C&D in August; four seconds (including over 5f/6f here) from the back in her last five starts this term, back to form at Musselburgh last night; each-way claims. |
7/1 |
7/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: 5198-5 CD
Last run: 47 days
W: 9st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (8) |
31st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Resurgent 8yo who has won four of his last seven starts, including at Windsor (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; that was a last-gasp success but he beat a subsequent winner and this return to slower ground is no problem; big player again in his bid for a third course win. |
5/1 |
|
1st 4 (8) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Usually claimer ridden, to set the pace or race prominently; 8yo who has never raced here but he's been competitive in nearly every race this season, winning three, and went down by just a head and a neck at Newmarket on latest outing; drawn a bit wide but needs major respect. |
5/1 |
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3rd 4 (4) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Prominent racer who made it three wins in his last five starts when making all at Musselburgh (5f, good) last Friday; it's over three years since he defied a mark this high but he has to be respected in his current mood. |
11/4 |
6/1
Form: 187733 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 (10) |
24th Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 1y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Doesn't win very often but had her day in the sun when making all over C&D in June off 4lb lower; largely consistent since but win record of 1-20 on turf is offputting. |
7/2 |
|
4th 6 (1) |
31st Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Made all to win a C&D handicap last month; in and out since but she wasn't beaten far at Ayr on Monday and this mark is unlikely to prove beyond her; one to consider. |
6/1 |
|
4th 3 (9) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Made all at Musselburgh (5f, good) in June but she's been up and down since and was a well-held fourth at Hamilton last time; overall record is now 2-30 and she comes with risks attached; one of three runners for the yard. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 4159-4 CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 12lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 (9) |
24th Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 1y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Her last three wins have all been over C&D but she hasn't been firing recently; the return to this track for the first time this year needs to have an impact. |
16/1 |
|
11th 13 (12) |
10th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Posted a good third over 5f here in June but she's beaten just one rival in two subsequent outings at Hamilton and back here; this course scorer needs to take a big step forward. |
20/1 |
|
7th 7 (7) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Dual C&D winner who had a near-miss at Wetherby (5.5f) last month but she failed to beat a rival at Hamilton last time; handles most ground but has a bit to prove again after that last run and others are more solid. |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: 958-73 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (5) |
27th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Front-runner; two 5f wins on AW; 0-8 on turf but she didn't go down by much when third at Hamilton (5f, good) this month; she produced a much weaker finish there since, though, and her stamina will be tested on this stiffer track; yard won this in 2025. |
9/1 |
|
6th 1 (8) |
15th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Dual AW winner who finished 1l third over C&D (good) most recently, posting her best turf effort; place possibilities off same mark. |
7/1 |
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3rd 6 (11) |
3rd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Both wins came on the AW in early 2025; her more recent efforts on either side of a wind operation have been thoroughly underwhelming. |
20/1 |
7/2
Form: 146-21 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (6) |
25th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
He's been up and down this season but has won twice (5f, good to firm) and was a good second at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) last time when denied a clear run; no surprise if this progressive 4yo makes amends today. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 2 (5) |
31st Jul 2026 Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Northern raider who has won twice on fast ground over 5f this season; had poor track position when below form at Beverley recently; no surprise if he bounces back quickly over this slightly longer trip. |
5/2 |
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8th 6 (9) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Prevailed in small field at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) last time, taking record in blinkers to 3-9; back up 4lb but Jack Callan takes off useful 3lb; has won over C&D; enters calculations. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: 76-765
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (5) |
7th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Just one win from 23 starts but he made a bold bid and was only narrowly denied in a Hamilton handicap (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; has leading claims if he can back that up. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 3 (7) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 6y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Not in the same form as he was in May and June last year but he's on a lowly mark now and, after being pushed along from some way out, he did stick well to the task when fourth over C&D (good to firm) recently; form case to be made down in grade. |
7/2 |
|
4th 7 (6) |
25th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Yet to be placed after six starts this season (5f-7f) but won off a much higher mark last spring, at Ripon (6f, good to soft), and may yet turn things around; worth a glance in the betting. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 9058-8 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 (5) |
26th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Better strike-rate on turf than AW and beaten in a C&D classified on latest AW start; two midfield finishes on turf have followed, the latest on Monday, and others appeal more for win purposes. |
7/1 |
|
6th 5 (6) |
24th Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 1y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Has been a grand servant to the yard with two of his nine wins coming over C&D; latest success came at Ayr (5f, good to firm) last month and he should not be far away. |
7/1 |
|
6th 12 (3) |
10th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Scored over C&D (fifth course victory) in July and not discredited with fourth of six in 5f classified event at Wolverhampton ten day ago; very much one to consider back here. |
9/1 |
6/1
Form: 0190-3 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 4lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 13 (11) |
27th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Her last win came at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) 11 months ago but after a promising reappearance in April it's largely been a struggle; seventh of ten at Hamilton off 1lb higher last Friday will need improving on. |
20/1 |
|
7th 13 (11) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
C&D winner in September 2024 (good to soft); two wins in 2025, but hasn't shown her best form so far this term; on a good mark as a result, so not out of it. |
25/1 |
|
5th 10 (1) |
9th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Ran okay on her seasonal return in April but she hasn't built on it in four runs since; had 17 runs at 6f+ and she has been unplaced in all of them. |
12/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £41.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £40.24 |
| Tricast | £97.46 |
| Trifecta | £162.90 |
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