August 16 / 17.10 Southwell (AW)

17.10

Standard

GB Civil Engineering Apprentice Handicap (Apprentice Training Race – Racing Excellence Series)

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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GB Civil Engineering Apprentice Handicap (Apprentice Training Race – Racing Excellence Series)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 9-5533 CD BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
New trainer decides against the cheekpieces (and regular tongue-tie) that worked well for this 4yo in his last two races, when he had the outside stall at Kempton and raced wide throughout at Wolverhampton (again over 6f); C&D winner with a good chance.
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6th

13

(7)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Massimo Blue

9st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Dylan Cunha

Thrived for new yard, winning twice over C&D last month before being undone by a slow start on turf off this mark last time; goes on the shortlist.

4/1

4th

10

(12)

16th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

13:56 Yarmouth

Massimo Blue

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Dylan Cunha

Winning debut for yard at Southwell (6f, AW) last month and followed up unpenalised over that C&D 11 days later (under Billy Loughnane); the return to turf is a slight question mark having only raced on grass twice (all four wins on the AW) but has to be respected off this 6lb higher mark.

5/2

1st

9

(4)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Massimo Blue

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Dylan Cunha

In good nick this summer for George Baker; advanced his form when a ready winner on his debut for Dylan Cunha in 14-runner apprentices' handicap over C&D 11 days ago; escapes a penalty here so holds leading claims with Billy Loughnane now up.

3/1

2nd
4 (12)
Toptime

7/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 04-313 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Made all at Nottingham (5f, soft) and bang there on starts either side of that, beaten under a length; solid chance with C&D form to his name.
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7th

8

(11)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:27 Leicester

Toptime

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Roy Bowring

Four good runs, including a 5f win at Nottingham, since returning to action in June; this prominent racer should be in the thick of it again.

9/2

2nd

4

(12)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Toptime

9st 10lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Roy Bowring

Made all at Nottingham (5f, soft) and bang there on starts either side of that, beaten under a length; solid chance with C&D form to his name.

7/1

3rd

7

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Toptime

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Roy Bowring

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

5/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 323132

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Only 1-26 but that win was three runs back over 7f at Wolverhampton and it had been coming; has continued to run well and 6f is fine, as is this track.
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4th

2

(5)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:58 Lingfield (AW)

On Key

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Beat Midnight's Dream at Wolverhampton (7f) in July when recording a belated first success; stamina stretched over 8.6f last time; more appealing than most.

6/1

7th

2

(10)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

On Key

9st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

No problem with his consistency, especially on Tapeta, but is just 1-27 and yet to tackle beyond 7f; could go well again, but others are preferred for the win.

4/1

3rd

8

(14)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

On Key

9st 8lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Scott Dixon

Only 1-26 but that win was three runs back over 7f at Wolverhampton and it had been coming; has continued to run well and 6f is fine, as is this track.

5/1

Form: -28425

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
No wins in 14 but twice runner-up this year over 6f and tried 7f last time, running another fair race; could drop lucky one day.
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4th

5

(1)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Ripon

Big Apple Jack

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael & David Easterby

Blinkered for the first time when gaining a deserved first success in 13-runner handicap at Hamilton (6f) 24 days ago; up 3lb but he's a player in the retained headgear.

7/2

1st

9

(2)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Big Apple Jack

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

0-16 but he's been threatening to put that right in recent starts, fourth at Southwell and runner-up at Carlisle in two runs last month; blinkers now given a go (beaten in cheekpieces and a visor in the past); unraced on soft but he is by Mayson so there can be encouragement he'll handle it.

6/1

2nd

2

(5)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

15:48 Carlisle

Big Apple Jack

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

0-15 but he has shown winning potential, including when keeping on for fourth at Southwell on Sunday having been short of room over 1f out; has to prove his stamina for a stiff 7f though.

4/1

Form: 256236

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
No wins in nine; has gone close in 6f/7f handicaps (one on Polytrack) but prone to off days, as he reminded us last time at Yarmouth.
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3rd

4

(3)

12th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:35 Lingfield (AW)

Orange Emperor

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: James Fanshawe

Inconsistent maiden who's had plenty of chances at this sort of level; didn't look to do a lot wrong from the front, in this headgear combination for the first time, at Kempton ten days ago but this is more competitive.

4/1

2nd

7

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Orange Emperor

9st 7lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: James Fanshawe

Has gone close in 6f/7f handicaps (one on Polytrack) but he's not easy to predict and has been well held in his last three runs; record is now 0-10 and others are more convincing; cheekpieces added.

14/1

5th

6

(7)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Orange Emperor

9st 9lb

J: Arron D’Arcy

T: James Fanshawe

No wins in nine; has gone close in 6f/7f handicaps (one on Polytrack) but prone to off days, as he reminded us last time at Yarmouth.

16/1

Form: -77245 BF

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Regressive maiden who continues to race freely, so dropping back from 7f might be no bad thing; wouldn't be the percentage play, though.
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8th

4

(11)

28th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ahead Of Fashion

9st 6lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Regressive maiden who's done most racing over shorter and will need to settle better than at Kempton last time if he's to have a chance of seeing this out from a double-figure stall; some way down the pecking order.

16/1

8th

10

(5)

14th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Ahead Of Fashion

8st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

15-race maiden but he's dropped a long way in the weights and wasn't beaten far when upped to 1m at Lingfeild (AW) 13 days ago; ties in with Paranjape on that form and could get involved if he can find some extra spark.

16/1

4th

4

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Ahead Of Fashion

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Reasonably exposed over shorter distances and remains a maiden; attractively treated on best efforts but chance of finally winning partly depends on the effects of new trip.

8/1

Form: 020640 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner but 0-13 since moving yards and doesn't look about to put that right.
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7th

2

(6)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Tough Enough

10st 0lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Antony Brittain

Three-time winner but 0-13 since moving yards and doesn't look about to put that right.

12/1

12th

20

(10)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Tough Enough

8st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Still seeking a first win for this yard and, although he continues to drop down the weights, this looks too competitive.

25/1

4th

1

(5)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Tough Enough

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

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

Form & Verdict
Best form was as a 2yo when twice successful; falling in the weights but this season hasn't got up and running.
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2nd

2

(4)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:02 Hamilton

Lesleys Boy

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Hasn't won since his juvenile days, but was a close fourth over C&D last time (soft) and has an each-way chance on that form.

4/1

4th

6

(10)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Lesleys Boy

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two wins as a 2yo but he has drawn a blank since; continues to drop in the weights but he was well beaten in his only run on soft ground.

16/1

8th

3

(3)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Lesleys Boy

9st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Best form was as a 2yo when twice successful; falling in the weights but this season hasn't got up and running.

16/1

Form: 905265 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been here but over 7f and for different yards; however, close up on stable debut over 6f at Ripon and last run wasn't too bad as he was never in the right place at Lingfield; don't put a line through him.
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1st

3

(2)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:23 Lingfield (AW)

Federal Envoy

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Charlie Clover

All three wins in handicaps when making all, including when visored for the first time at Wolverhampton (7f) nine days ago; escapes a penalty for that success (due a 2lb rise) and he makes the shortlist, albeit he isn't sure to have things his own way in front.

7/4

1st

3

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Federal Envoy

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Charlie Clover

Runner-up off today's mark on stable debut at Ripon (6f, good) in June but subsequent 6f/7f form has been underwhelming, albeit he was denied a clear run last time; wore cheekpieces for last two races; visor given a whirl today.

5/1

9th

7

(9)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Federal Envoy

9st 9lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Charlie Clover

All three wins have been here but over 7f and for different yards; however, close up on stable debut over 6f at Ripon and last run wasn't too bad as he was never in the right place at Lingfield; don't put a line through him.

8/1

10th
14 (11)
Starsong

10/1

Form: 435552 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Inconsistency has crept in but she ran really well from a bad draw at Pontefract last time (6f) and has won here before.
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4th

4

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Starsong

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Went close at Pontefract in July on her most recent turf run; disappointing on AW last time but should be a force at this modest level.

9/2

10th

14

(11)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Starsong

9st 1lb

J: Jude Maher

T: Michael Appleby

Inconsistency has crept in but she ran really well from a bad draw at Pontefract last time (6f) and has won here before.

10/1

50/1

Form: -00545

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Left the Faheys for 3,500gns as an eight-race maiden; needs to halt the slide in his form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

10

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Great Success

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Regressive nine-race maiden who struggled over C&D (40-1) on his recent stable debut; blinkers are now added and he has a lot to prove.

20/1

11th

13

(13)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Great Success

9st 2lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Scott Dixon

Left the Faheys for 3,500gns as an eight-race maiden; needs to halt the slide in his form.

50/1

7/1

Form: 2467-4 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Sole win was in 2023 but she's lightly raced for a 6yo; ran on late over 5f here two months ago when making AW debut after nearly a year off; if sharper for that, and returning to her winning trip, she should go well.
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5th

5

(3)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Torfrida

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Pam Sly

Only been seen sporadically, shaping nicely on her C&D comeback from almost a year off in June; pulled hard upped to 6f here last time and has slid to an attractive mark now; one to consider.

12/1

12th

11

(8)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Torfrida

9st 7lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Pam Sly

Sole win was in 2023 but she's lightly raced for a 6yo; ran on late over 5f here two months ago when making AW debut after nearly a year off; if sharper for that, and returning to her winning trip, she should go well.

7/1

4th

6

(8)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Torfrida

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Pam Sly

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

14th
10 (5)
Blackjack

14/1

Form: 907563 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Has won on turf but better on the AW and gave it a good go under a front-running ride last month at Wolverhampton (7f; just behind On Key); better known for his exploits at this trip; an exposed 9yo but not without hope.
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9th

13

(8)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Blackjack

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Alan Brown

Has conditions to suit and he has run well in two of his last three starts; should give his running but likely a few of today's field will have his measure.

14/1

3rd

6

(10)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blackjack

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

Rarely runs at this track but has won six times over 6f on Tapeta at Newcastle/Southwell and belied 33-1 odds when close third over 7f here in July; could not get involved from off the pace at Southwell (6f) last month but a return to more positive tactics might show him in a better light.

12/1

14th

10

(5)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Blackjack

9st 7lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Alan Brown

Has won on turf but better on the AW and gave it a good go under a front-running ride last month at Wolverhampton (7f; just behind On Key); better known for his exploits at this trip; an exposed 9yo but not without hope.

14/1

Form: 413508 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £33.90
Straight Forecast £63.88
Tricast £446.18
Trifecta £143.10

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Massimo Blue

SPOTLIGHT:

Federal Envoy

RP RATINGS:

Toptime

Telegraph:

Lesley's Boy

The Star:

Torfrida

D Express:

Tough Enough

Daily Record:

Starsong

The Times:

Massimo Blue

The Sun:

Massimo Blue

POSTDATA:

Federal Envoy

Daily Mirror:

Toptime