July 30 / 16.25 Lingfield (AW)

16.25

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Racing League On Sky Sports Apprentice Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £3726
  • 1m 0f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Racing League On Sky Sports Apprentice Classified Stakes

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 7000-1 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
4yo who turned things around after wind surgery when recording his breakthrough win (tenth attempt) in a classified event at Southwell (1m, AW) on his return last week; has to concede weight all round on this switch to Polytrack but that was a dominant display under Erika Parkinson last time and he's a big player again.
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6th

4

(8)

8th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

17:50 Leicester

Eagle Eyed Freddie

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Appleby

Three wins this year, including when making it tenth time lucky on turf in a classified claimer at Catterick (7f, good to firm) last month; only beat three rivals and has more to do back in a handicap.

7/1

2

(5)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

21:00 Brighton

Eagle Eyed Freddie

9st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

1st

2

(3)

2nd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:55 Catterick

Eagle Eyed Freddie

9st 5lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Prominent racer with two AW wins to his name this year; not at his best at Chelmsford when last seen eight weeks ago but he's the pick of today's weights and ran well over C&D on his one run at Catterick.

7/4

9/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 234496 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Made a winning start for this yard over 7f here in February; several good runs in defeat since but his form has dropped off on Polytrack (1m) in last two outings; probably did too much too soon at Chelmsford last time but he has a tough draw here and others are preferred.
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9th

4

(8)

3rd Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Dark Kris

9st 2lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Form dipped sharply the last twice; raced too freely on latest occasion and may settle better with hood now reapplied for first time since last May; good chance at the weights, granted a bounce-back.

8/1

5th

2

(4)

10th Feb 2023

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1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Dark Kris

9st 6lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Recorded his second win when landing a C&D handicap in September but he's not hit the same level since and was tailed off at Lingfield in December; that run probably came too soon but he's not easy to predict and is still 4lb higher than for last win; comes with risks attached on return.

4/1

8th

2

(6)

12th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Dark Kris

9st 10lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Often front-runs yet was held up when never dangerous behind River Chorus at Wolverhampton on Friday (7f); should do better if reverting to usual tactics and he's a course winner with no stamina doubts.

5/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 7-9976 CD

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D last June but that is his sole success from 19 starts and he's not fired in his four runs this year; others preferred.
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7th

11

(5)

11th Mar 2024

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Well Prepared

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

C&D winner last year; yet to hit those heights this winter but a revival wouldn't be out of the question.

12/1

5th

9

(5)

24th Jan 2024

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1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Well Prepared

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Loughnane

Won similar events at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) and Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) around this time last year, but not in the same form lately and needs the addition of cheekpieces to make a difference.

9/1

6

(8)

2nd Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Well Prepared

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Beat Captain St Lucifer when winning over C&D one year ago; followed up at Chelmsford in February; not found his best form so far this winter but dropping into this grade will help.

3/1

Form: 596538

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
His form is a bit up and down but he's won twice at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) this year and was a creditable third over 1m at Brighton (classified event) on his penultimate run; has claims on his best form this year and he's still unexposed at this trip.
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4th

9

(2)

30th Jul 2022

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1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Royal Heart

9st 4lb

J: Sorin Moldoveanu

T: Ed Dunlop

in touch with leaders, pushed along 2f out, every chance when ridden over 1f out, kept on but held inside final furlong

6/1

4/1

Form: 32-528 CD

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent type with a record of 1-23 but he went close in a C&D handicap on his penultimate run and things didn't really go his way here last time; looks interesting if he can recapture that penultimate form and his win came at this track.
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9th

8

(7)

5th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

13:00 Brighton

Aiguillette

9st 0lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Gary Moore

midfield, ridden 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

10/1

7

(12)

3rd Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:00 Kempton (AW)

Aiguillette

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary Moore

Sole success in 24 starts came in a 0-50 classified event at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) just over a year ago; went close over the same C&D in May, but not the most consistent and could have been better drawn.

12/1

5th

2

(8)

30th Jul 2022

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Aiguillette

9st 4lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Gary Moore

took keen hold, held up in behind leaders, niggled along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on but no impression inside final furlong

4/1

Form: 836050

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Perked up with a third over 7f here in March but he's not matched that form in four runs since (7f/1m2f) and is now 0-18; opposable.
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6th

6

(3)

30th Jul 2022

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1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Havergate Island

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Timms

T: Mark Pattinson

in rear, niggled along before halfway, minor headway from 2f out, not pace to challenge

25/1

25/1

Form: -08090 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
7yo who has not won since December 2020 and he's struggled in all five runs this year; has plenty to prove and all of his wins have come at shorter trips
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10th

6

(11)

29th Aug 2022

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:20 Southwell (AW)

Kraka

9st 9lb

J: Collen Storey

T: Christine Dunnett

prominent, led over 7f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

16/1

1st

6

(2)

4th Aug 2022

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:40 Yarmouth

Kraka

9st 0lb

J: Collen Storey

T: Christine Dunnett

took keen hold, made all, went well clear 5f out, much reduced lead and ridden 2f out, hung left and faced challenge inside final furlong, kept on, all out (trainer could offer no explanation for the improved form shown other than the gelding may have benefitted from being able to dominate in a small field on this occasion)

20/1

7th

8

(4)

30th Jul 2022

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Kraka

9st 4lb

J: Isobel Francis

T: Christine Dunnett

took keen hold, prominent, pushed along after 4f, ridden and no response over 3f out

25/1

Form: 55-969

Last run: 134 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo but she has a very mixed record so far and was laboured at a big price in a Wolverhampton handicap (7f, AW) in her final run in the spring; returns from 134 days off and has work to do back up in trip.
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11th

9

(4)

8th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Apache Charm

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Robyn Brisland

soon pressed leader, lost second and prominent 4f out, ridden and lost third 2f out, lost ground quickly and dropped to last over 1f out, became detached and eased final 110yds

33/1

2

(5)

22nd Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:00 Chepstow

Apache Charm

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Robyn Brisland

Blew the start and never figured in similar event at Lingfield (1m, AW) last time, taking record to 0-7; yet to reach the frame; first-time headgear needs to prompt improvement.

20/1

8th

3

(7)

30th Jul 2022

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Apache Charm

9st 4lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Robyn Brisland

slowly away and lost many lengths start, always towards rear (jockey said filly anticipated the start resulting in her being slowly away)

16/1

Form: 078-60 D

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Six wins include two on Polytrack at Kempton (1m) but he's lost his way in his last 11 starts and was out the back over C&D last time; has lots to prove after another break and can only be watched.
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9th

7

(1)

30th Jul 2022

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Kingston Kurrajong

9st 4lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Michael Attwater

always towards rear

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 986061 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Recorded her first win since 2018 when scoring at 18-1 in a Wolverhampton handicap (7f, AW) early this month; that race set up for her closing style and things didn't pan out so favourably at same venue yesterday (never dangerous); chance partly depends on whether she gets a strong pace to aim at.
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13th

2

(9)

25th Aug 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Connemera Queen

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: John Butler

never better than mid-division, ridden over 3f out, dropped to rear and behind when eased inside final furlong

8/1

4

(6)

30th Jul 2022

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Connemera Queen

9st 4lb

J: Molly Presland

T: John Butler

Recorded her first win since 2018 when scoring at 18-1 in a Wolverhampton handicap (7f, AW) early this month; that race set up for her closing style and things didn't pan out so favourably at same venue yesterday (never dangerous); chance partly depends on whether she gets a strong pace to aim at.

7/2

Non-runners

Connemera Queen

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.80
Straight Forecast £15.42
Trifecta £62.00

Selections

RP Ratings:

Aiguillette

SPOTLIGHT:

Eagle Eyed Freddie

POSTDATA:

Dark Kris

The Times:

Royal Heart

Daily Record:

Connemera Queen

Telegraph:

Eagle Eyed Freddie

Daily Mail:

Dark Kris

The Guardian:

Aiguillette

Daily Express:

Aiguillette

Daily Mirror:

Aiguillette

The Sun:

Aiguillette

The Star:

Aiguillette