13.25
Standard To SlowBetUK’s Acca Club £5 Free Bet Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £3726
- 0m 6f 16y
- Class 6
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Partly cloudy
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.75
- Place: £1.20
Form: 444525 D BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (8) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Missed a chunk of last year and has slid to a competitive mark for his current yard; just behind Southbank over C&D a month ago and is one to consider back in headgear (second-time blinkers). |
5/1 |
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3rd 9 (10) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Down the field on first four starts for Chelsea Banham but fared better when fifth in a Wolverhampton classified (6f; heavily backed) last month; needs to build on that effort but it will be interesting to see whether he's strong in the betting again. |
6/1 |
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5th 11 (2) |
24th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won a C&D handicap in December 2024, recording an RPR of 71 in the process; unfancied and has finished down the field in four runs for Chelsea Banham this winter; eligible for this 0-50 classified as a result; a return to form is likely to be foretold by the betting. |
5/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.20
Form: 106342 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (5) |
23rd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Often front-runner; fourth of nine over C&D in January but he's struggled in three starts since; another headgear swap; others preferred. |
20/1 |
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7th 4 (2) |
26th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Conditions to suit and this mark shouldn't be beyond him; he does need to bounce back from a couple of low-key runs in February though. |
20/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 032235 BF
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 10 (8) |
24th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
All three wins at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta), though he has been placed three times from eight starts over this C&D; a losing run of 38 isn't ideal, though; blinkers return. |
40/1 |
|
5th 7 (11) |
6th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
All wins have come over 6f here, though he has gone close over this trip at Southwell; fair fourth of nine here (6f) a fortnight ago, but a record of 3-82 does suggest a degree of caution. |
10/1 |
7/2
Form: 065575
Last run: 66 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 11 (4) |
28th Jan 2023 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Represents a trainer and jockey who have had excellent winters but he's yet to be placed in nine outings; possibly failed to stay 1m at Southwell two weeks ago; cannot be discounted with the combination of tongue-strap/blinkers on for the first time, but he carries obvious risks. |
8/1 |
|
9 (3) |
17th Jan 2023 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
0-6 for Harry Dunlop and now 0-3 for this yard after a poor run over 1m here on Sunday; was sent off favourite there and his earlier 6f fourth had been encouraging; apprentice takes off a useful 7lb but testing the patience of his supporters now. |
7/1 |
|
11th 6 (3) |
15th Jan 2023 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Down the weights and tongue tied when more competitive on his two starts (6f here) for current yard; manner of those performances suggests that this step back up in trip will suit, but he does need to find improvement. |
6/1 |
7/1
Form: 896452 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 10 (1) |
3rd Feb 2023 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Ultimately disappointing for this yard after some early promise; never featured over C&D last week and others appeal more for win purposes. |
12/1 |
|
7th 6 (5) |
27th Jan 2023 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Sole win came in 2020 and he's 0-6 for current yard; ran well at Southwell four starts ago but has not backed up that effort since; down the field in classified events at Chelmsford and Newcastle this month. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 112983 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 10lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (6) |
19th Jun 2023 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Well into the veteran stage now but he's an AW specialist who recorded his tenth course win when finishing well to score over C&D last month; up 5lb but that was a comfortable success after a short break and he remains feasibly treated; shortlisted. |
5/1 |
|
1st 7 (1) |
23rd May 2023 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
At the veteran stage, but this nine-time course winner is still more than capable at this level as he showed when twice runner-up off this mark over C&D at the start of the year; did win fresh in his younger days, but more recent evidence suggests he may just need this after 73 days off. |
7/1 |
|
4th 8 (3) |
11th Mar 2023 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Admirable veteran who is a 15-time AW winner; his last success was ten months ago but he's finished runner-up at Wolverhampton in his last two starts and it was an eyecatching effort out wide last time; dangerous back on Polytrack. |
4/1 |
16/1
Form: 326408 CD BF
Last run: 86 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (2) |
21st Apr 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
The bulk of his winning has been on AW but he is effective on turf and ran okay over 5f at Catterick 12 days ago; this isn't a strong race and he's not ruled out with Tom Marquand booked. |
8/1 |
|
5th 8 (2) |
21st Apr 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
The bulk of his winning has been on AW but he is effective on turf and ran okay over 5f at Catterick 12 days ago; this isn't a strong race and he's not ruled out with Tom Marquand booked. |
8/1 |
|
8 (8) |
9th Apr 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
9yo who is just 1-24 on turf as opposed to 10-67 on AW; however, he's been in fair form on AW of late and ran some good races in defeat on turf last summer; could be thereabouts. |
15/2 |
12/1
Form: 813977 D
Last run: 65 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 (2) |
1st Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
His C&D win in February was achieved off a 10lb higher mark; out of sorts more recently though and others look safer. |
14/1 |
|
5th 8 (1) |
2nd Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
All nine wins over 6f including three here; 8lb below his last winning mark, but attempts this far for only the second time on his 64th start and didn't prove his stamina in the first. |
16/1 |
|
6th 6 (4) |
18th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
He was winning for the ninth time in his career when scoring at Kempton in February (made most); quiet on turf this summer and opposable despite a reduced mark. |
25/1 |
50/1
Form: 709540
Last run: 90 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (4) |
15th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
prominent |
66/1 |
|
11th 11 (3) |
26th Jan 2023 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Appeared to run well on one occasion last summer but the rest of her form is poor; first-time headgear needs to make a difference. |
50/1 |
|
13th 12 (3) |
14th Jan 2023 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
never better than mid-division |
100/1 |
20/1
Form: 406150 D
Last run: 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (9) |
8th Aug 2023 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Four wins, one of them here, have been at 6f; has some decent form over 7f and comes into the reckoning after a fair run at Wolverhampton last time (6f, met trouble in running). |
9/1 |
|
6th 8 (5) |
19th Jul 2023 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
4-18 on turf and 0-21 on the AW, albeit running well here on a few occasions as when beaten less than a length into second of ten over 7f in January; makes his debut at this level and cannot be dismissed. |
9/1 |
|
7th 4 (10) |
25th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 80y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Close second over 7f in January; far from consistent otherwise this year and he's still seeking a first win beyond 6f; very well treated on best form but isn't a solid option. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 93635- D
Last run: 368 days
W: 9st 0lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (1) |
13th May 2023 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 5 |
8st 8lb |
Little between him and Inaam on 7f form here in February; arrived late on the scene to end losing run over that trip next time; fair runner-up over 6f on turf in April but this sharp test is a different matter. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 9 (4) |
15th Apr 2023 Soft 0m 6f 3y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
12yo who ended a long losing run at Lingfield (Polytrack) last month but that was a narrow success over 7f and he's taken backward steps in both runs since; others are preferred. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 229584
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (8) |
29th Dec 2022 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
midfield, ridden and no impression 2f out, not pace to challenge |
6/1 |
|
11 (2) |
16th Dec 2022 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
3yo who gave it a good shot back at 6f when fourth at Wolverhampton 17 days ago; hard to rule out another good run off 1lb lower here but he's an inconsistent 11-race maiden and others look more solid. |
12/1 |
|
4th 10 (5) |
29th Nov 2022 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
10st 8lb |
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened inside final 110yds |
9/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £6.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £5.56 |
| Tricast | £20.97 |
| Trifecta | £24.40 |
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