17.10
StandardGB Civil Engineering Apprentice Handicap (Apprentice Training Race – Racing Excellence Series)
- Prize money: £4710.6
- 0m 6f 16y
- Class 6
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Cloudy
Form: 9-5533 CD BF
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 1 (8) |
21st Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Ran a blinder from the outside stall when beaten a short head and a neck into third of 11 at Kempton (6f, Polytrack; first-time cheekpieces) 19 days ago; has winning form on Tapeta and respected back down to Class 6. |
2/1 |
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3rd 10 (11) |
2nd Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
C&D winner early last year when trained by Phil McEntee and his other success came on the AW at Southwell in October; reported to have lost both shoes when fifth at Newbury (6f, good to firm) nine days ago and may come on for that first start since January; cheekpieces added. |
10/1 |
Form: 020640 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12th 20 (10) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Still seeking a first win for this yard and, although he continues to drop down the weights, this looks too competitive. |
25/1 |
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4th 1 (5) |
5th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Slowly away on his last three starts; runner-up over 6f here in April following a break; hasn't built on that on turf on his two starts since (6f) but he made late headway at Chester last time and the return to 7f may be a good move; could be involved back here. |
8/1 |
Form: 63-058 D
Last run: 62 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 1 (4) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 195y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
No longer the force of old but bettered his poor seasonal debut when fifth of 12 at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) a fortnight ago; continues to lurk on a dangerous mark and is well worth another crack at this sort of trip; no surprise if he features. |
11/2 |
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5th 6 (9) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Decent 2yo who struggled last year, coming more than a stone down the weights; found his level again latterly on Tapeta but he ran poorly on his turf comeback in April and others make more obvious appeal. |
14/1 |
Form: 04-313 CD
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 7 (3) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Retains ability aged eight; made all at Nottingham (5f, soft) last time, building on his reappearance effort and registering an eighth success; has never gained back-to-back wins, though. |
7/1 |
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1st 4 (6) |
11th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
C&D winner last August (good; has won on soft); has often run well or won following a break and he did so again when involved in a close finish at Thirsk last week on first run since October; weighted to find another race and likely to be involved. |
100/30 |
Form: 413508 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
Form: 256236
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 7 (3) |
28th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Eight-race maiden who has been a bit in and out since handicapping and the removal of the hood (still missing) made no difference when third of four at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) last time; needs a bit more. |
5/1 |
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3rd 2 (4) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Arron D'Arcy (1-10 overall) rode a winner for the trainer, who won this race two years ago, early in the month; no problem with 7f under him last time but the drop back in trip, minus the usual hood, should be fine; player. |
15/8 |
Form: 905265 C
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 4 (7) |
4th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Second of seven on stable debut at Ripon (6f, good) in June but failed to back it up at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm); returning to 6f may help but all three AW wins have come at Southwell. |
5/1 |
Form: 323132
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 5 (4) |
30th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Off the mark at the 24th attempt when keeping on to beat Midnight's Dream over C&D two starts ago; didn't see things out under a penalty at Chepstow six days ago but he's now 3lb lower; solid. |
7/1 |
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3rd 4 (5) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Consistent in recent months, but was having his 25th outing when off the mark at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) ten days ago; 3lb wrong under his 5lb penalty and likely to find one or two too strong. |
8/1 |
Form: -77245 BF
Last run: 63 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 3 (3) |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 213y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Still a maiden after 12 runs and his tendency to race too freely remains a worry but he returned to turf with a respectable fourth at Goodwood (7f, good to soft; wore cheekpieces) last week and this race is easier. |
4/1 |
Form: 907563 CD
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 2 (3) |
14th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Has won on turf but better on the AW and may have needed it at Wetherby last time after a break (and wind surgery); perhaps more effective at 6f, though. |
16/1 |
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6th 2 (6) |
15th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 110y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Has won on turf (6f at Thirsk in 2022) but better on the AW and probably best watched after a break having had wind op. |
8/1 |
Form: 2467-4 D
Last run: 59 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 6 (8) |
18th Jun 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Winless since 2023 and she's been off the track since beating one in 5f Pontefract handicap 11 months ago; needs to hit the ground running on her Tapeta debut. |
9/1 |
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2 (3) |
8th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 3y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Record of 0-8 in handicaps but has some encouraging form, notably close second over C&D in April; disappointing favourite back here last time and needs to rebound. |
11/2 |
Form: -28425
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 7 (4) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
13-race maiden; two decent seconds this season, including last time when beaten 1.25l in a 6f handicap at Pontefract (good; ran on well in closing stages); interesting on first try at 7f. |
5/1 |
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2nd 1 (7) |
29th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Still a maiden and balance of form this season doesn't strongly suggest he'll defy top weight in this field; on a positive note, he's nicely treated on peak 3yo efforts. |
7/1 |
Form: -00545
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 5 (5) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Not progressing but he has been more competitive off his reduced mark on his last two starts; others still bring more compelling claims. |
10/1 |
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4th 3 (6) |
29th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Six-race maiden who has inconsistent form but posted one of his better efforts last time; sole attempt over C&D (on debut) resulted in his peak form; interesting back here. |
6/1 |
Form: 435552 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 1lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 1 (9) |
26th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won twice at Brighton last season; the odd good effort this time around but her last two runs haven't been her best; return to 6f is a plus, at least. |
5/1 |
Betting Forcast
5/1 Massimo Blue, 33/1 Tough Enough, 14/1 Lesleys Boy, 7/1 Toptime, 50/1 Southern Warrior, 10/1 Orange Emperor, 8/1 Federal Envoy, 5/1 On Key, 20/1 Ahead Of Fashion, 8/1 Blackjack, 6/1 Torfrida, 10/1 Big Apple Jack, 50/1 Great Success, 15/2 Starsong