July 01 / 17.20 Epsom

17.20

Good

Betfred ‘Bet Builder’ Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 1m 2f 17y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Betfred ‘Bet Builder’ Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.60
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 272674

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Encouraging stable debut when second of 12 at Lingfield (1m, AW) hasn't been built on, although latest 8l defeat when fourth of 14 at Redcar (7f) came when the first two home raced alone; from the family of an Oaks winner so there's hope on pedigree that this new trip might help.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(6)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Super Hit

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: James Owen

Spent most of career over 7f/1m but was a dual 1m2f turf winner this summer; possibly not ideally suited by good to soft ground when fifth on last two starts and now only 1lb above last winning mark; respected back on AW.

8/1

5th

8

(5)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

15:07 Epsom

Super Hit

9st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Five wins include two this summer (at 1m2f) but he's a quirky 5yo who doesn't always fancy the challenge; others safer.

9/1

5th

5

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:40 Epsom

Super Hit

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: James Owen

Won twice in July, including here (1m2f, good), and his last two runs have seen him hamstrung by pulling far too hard; drops in trip on what will likely be the slowest ground he has encountered; risky.

6/1

25/1

  • Place: £8.00

Form: 262155 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Lingfield AW classified winner in March but was safely held in two turf outings (also 1m2f) last month; others hold more pressing claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Lingfield (AW)

Haveagobeau

9st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jim Boyle

Two wins over C&D this year, a 0-55 handicap in January and a 0-50 classified event in March; running well on turf lately and high on the list back here.

11/2

4th

4

(10)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 6

16:38 Epsom

Haveagobeau

9st 8lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Jim Boyle

Dual AW winner who opened turf account at 22nd attempt, coming from off the pace at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) three weeks ago; nudged up only 2lb for that and also suited by this C&D; likely contender again.

5/1

1st

3

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Lingfield

Haveagobeau

9st 6lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Jim Boyle

Record of 2-38 but his last win was on AW here (1m2f) in March and he went close in an Epsom handicap (1m2f, good) three weeks ago; only 1lb higher than for that last run and he's respected on this drop back in grade.

100/30

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 38-361 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Fine record here, with his four runs yielding two wins and a second for Adam West in 2024; followed that trainer to France last year but he was back to being an Epsom resident when close third on stable debut at Lingfield (AW) in April and secured first win for this yard at Windsor (also 1m2f, good to firm) one month ago; 4lb rise but he's won off higher; player.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(3)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

16:25 Goodwood

Hello Cotai

10st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Incurs 5lb penalty but bids to strike while the iron's hot, having scored at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) last week, taking record for current yard to 2-7; enters calculations.

7/2

1st

9

(6)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 4

16:05 Epsom

Hello Cotai

9st 1lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Running well this year, including a 1m2f win at Windsor (good to firm), but he wouldn't look to have much in hand off his mark; more minor money perhaps his best hope.

8/1

4th

6

(5)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Windsor

Hello Cotai

9st 4lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Jim Boyle

Scored over C&D (good to firm) in June and was close third off today's mark at Epsom (1m2f, good) last month; needs to bounce back from a lesser effort a fortnight later but still enters calculations.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 833-11 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Strong in the market when he made a winning stable debut at Lingfield (1m4f) and he followed up off 3lb higher at Kempton (1m3f, also AW) three weeks ago; handicapper reacted by dishing out a career-high mark but this locally trained gelding is a C&D winner who needs considering in current mood.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(2)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 5

18:40 Epsom

Imperial Cult

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Battled well to win apprentice jockeys' race from the front at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) on Friday and is now 3-4 for George Baker; escapes a penalty here and will be fine over the longer trip; makes obvious appeal.

8/13

1st

3

(6)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 5

17:15 Sandown

Imperial Cult

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Baker

Hit the ground running for George Baker with 1m4f/1m3f wins on the AW and was close up at Epsom despite stumbling at the start; that was no backward step and he should be thereabouts.

5/2

4th

2

(2)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:20 Epsom

Imperial Cult

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Baker

Strong in the market when he made a winning stable debut at Lingfield (1m4f) and he followed up off 3lb higher at Kempton (1m3f, also AW) three weeks ago; handicapper reacted by dishing out a career-high mark but this locally trained gelding is a C&D winner who needs considering in current mood.

9/4

13/2

Form: -53414 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Six visits to Epsom have seen her placed four times, including when second in this race in 2024; narrowly got the better of one of just two rivals when winning at Windsor (11.5f, good to firm) in May and it was a solid fourth in similar event back there a fortnight ago; will probably give her running but more of an each-way prospect.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(4)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 6

16:38 Epsom

Mrembo

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jonathan Portman

Reliable mare who gained this season's win in three-runner contest at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) in May; suited by this C&D and will appreciate today's ease in grade; each-way claims at least.

11/2

4th

7

(2)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 5

17:15 Sandown

Mrembo

9st 1lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Reliable mare who wasn't beaten far last time at Epsom when just behind Imperical Cult; has run well in the last three renewals of this race, beaten 2l or less; considered.

6/1

5th

6

(3)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:20 Epsom

Mrembo

9st 1lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Six visits to Epsom have seen her placed four times, including when second in this race in 2024; narrowly got the better of one of just two rivals when winning at Windsor (11.5f, good to firm) in May and it was a solid fourth in similar event back there a fortnight ago; will probably give her running but more of an each-way prospect.

13/2

13/2

Form: 776-34 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner who made all under Mason Paetel in this race (was 2lb higher) last year for Ed Dunlop; very respectable third on stable debut at Lingfield in May and soft ground may have blunted his finishing effort last time; interesting.
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6th

9

(9)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

15:07 Epsom

Bobacious

8st 13lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Mark Hoad

Front runner; finished last at Brighton 17 days ago but he's 2-4 at Epsom and has a big run in him, especially if let loose on the lead.

12/1

7th

4

(4)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Bobacious

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Mark Hoad

Keen-going front-runner who landed a second Epsom victory (also a C&D winner) when showing the right attitude to get back up late last month; won back-to-back races last summer and no surprise to see history repeat itself upped a fair 2lb.

5/1

1st

6

(5)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:30 Epsom

Bobacious

9st 0lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Mark Hoad

Placed off 3lb higher at Lingfield (1m2f, good) on seasonal/stable debut in May but not quite in same form on any of three subsequent outings, the last twice here (1m2f/8.5f); needs to up his game.

11/2

Form: 13-861 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner who has been placed in half of his six visits here, including when third in this race in 2024; carries a 5lb penalty for winning at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) ten days ago but Toby Moore's 7lb claim will aid his bid to go back-to-back; considered.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(4)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

17:27 Epsom

Oj Lifestyle

9st 9lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Five-time winner (all on good to firm); has finished third here on his last two outings, including behind Tronido over C&D ten days ago (good to soft), and in this race last year behind that same rival (soft; beaten around 7l); solid claims.

3/1

3rd

2

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:40 Epsom

Oj Lifestyle

9st 13lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Five-time winner, all on good to firm ground; arrives in good form but the ground looks a potential stumbling block.

7/2

3rd

2

(1)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:30 Epsom

Oj Lifestyle

9st 10lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Best known as a Brighton specialist but also runs this track well; needs to rebound from disappointing C&D run four weeks ago but looked in good nick when scoring at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) in June; shortlisted.

3/1

12/1

Form: -32973

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Good AW effort when beaten a head for this yard in February and it was a fair third at Windsor (also 1m2f) last month; that was just his fourth turf start so maybe he can build on it.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(1)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Beta Reader

9st 8lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Laura Mongan

Fair third at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in May but he's not easy to predict and was beaten 15l at Epsom last month; now drops back in grade but overall record is 1-20 and he comes with risks attached.

10/1

8th

7

(1)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:20 Epsom

Beta Reader

9st 0lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Laura Mongan

Good AW effort when beaten a head for this yard in February and it was a fair third at Windsor (also 1m2f) last month; that was just his fourth turf start so maybe he can build on it.

12/1

9th
9 (6)
Turpin

16/1

Form: 00-575

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Patchy form across nine starts although latest fifth of 13 at Brighton (1m2f, good) was one of his better efforts; didn't seem to handle the track on his sole visit here, however.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(6)

12th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:49 Lingfield (AW)

Turpin

8st 13lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Yet to register a victory but he posted a solid third of nine in first-time cheekpieces in 1m Brighton handicap 11 days ago; in the mix off the same mark.

8/1

3rd

7

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

18:15 Brighton

Turpin

9st 3lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Jim Boyle

Placed once in 13 starts and that was in a five-runner race on penultimate outing; well held since and cheekpieces are on for a visor.

13/2

6th

7

(7)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Turpin

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Achieved his first placing at the 12th attempt when third of five in a handicap at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago (first two have both won since); may have been unfortunate not to be placed in a similar race to this over 1m here the time before; each-way claims.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £314.00
Straight Forecast £467.67
Tricast £2722.18
Trifecta £1884.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bobacious

The Times:

Oj Lifestyle

POSTDATA:

Mrembo

The Guardian:

Imperial Cult

NEWMARKET:

Super Hit

Telegraph:

Hello Cotai

RP RATINGS:

Bobacious

Daily Mail:

Bobacious

The Sun:

Bobacious

The Star:

Imperial Cult

D Express:

Oj Lifestyle

Daily Record:

Oj Lifestyle

LAMBOURN:

Mrembo

Daily Mirror:

Mrembo