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Good To FirmAl Basti Equiworld, Dubai – Racing Excellence Apprentice Handicap (Whips To Be Carried But Not Used)
- Prize money: £4266
- 0m 6f 213y
- Class 5
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.00
- Place: £3.60
Form: -37505
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (8) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Usually ridden patiently; step back in right direction when keeping-on fifth at Kempton (7f, AW) this month, but his three turf wins in 2025 were gained over 1m and he'll probably need a strong pace to aim at over this trip. |
10/1 |
|
5th 9 (8) |
6th May 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Most wins come later in the year and is high in the weights (13lb higher than when last successful on the AW) after three turf victories last summer; not been at his best in two runs back. |
20/1 |
|
6th 3 (1) |
17th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Won four Class 6 handicaps (7f-1m) in 2025, including on good to firm and heavy ground; back on last winning mark but he's been out of sorts in last four runs and needs a major revival back on turf; cheekpieces removed. |
11/2 |
7/2
- Place: £1.60
Form: 225343
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (3) |
18th Jan 2023 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
led, headed but prominent over 5f out |
5/2 |
|
1st 6 (11) |
22nd Dec 2022 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
midfield, pushed along and headway 2f out, ridden to challenge 1f out, led inside final furlong, hard pressed towards finish, just held on |
7/2 |
|
2nd 2 (8) |
28th Nov 2022 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Strike-rate is only 1-14 but she's a consistent 3yo filly who could well double her tally at some stage; not beaten far when joint-favourite for a C&D event three starts ago; solid chance. |
9/2 |
5/2
Form: 586551 C
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 (10) |
22nd May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
All of his seven wins have been over shorter trips but he produced a strong finish when a 2l second over C&D (good) 18 days ago; on unchanged mark and has possibilities if he can find some extra spark. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 5 (4) |
4th May 2026 Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
10st 10lb |
Seven wins, all on good to firm over 6f and 7f; record over 1m is less compelling and he was never in the hunt over C&D on last month's reappearance; minor money perhaps his best hope. |
10/1 |
|
9th 1 (6) |
5th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Often came to hand early in the past but is getting on now and has never won first time out; carries a big weight, ideally suited by an easy 7f and today's stiff 1m doesn't appeal as optimal. |
16/1 |
5/1
Form: 851914 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 0lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (6) |
23rd Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Course regular who led close home to score over C&D (good) last month; reportedly unsuited by the soft ground when well beaten here 16 days ago; current mark is workable if she's back on song. |
9/1 |
|
8th 6 (8) |
7th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Notched a third course win when ending a losing run over C&D 17 days ago (unlucky Vape not far behind in sixth); got messed about a bit herself and has a fair chance of defying a 3lb rise. |
3/1 |
|
1st 8 (9) |
21st May 2025 Good 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Suffered lots of defeats since last win nearly two years ago, though went down by a short head at Salisbury (6f) two runs ago; she was entitled to run better here last week over the 7f, though. |
16/1 |
6/1
Form: 123229
Last run: 67 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (4) |
29th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Back to form with a good second at Wolverhampton last week (7f); has a C&D win on his record and a repeat of that latest run would give him a chance but consistency hasn't always been his strong suit. |
8/1 |
|
11 (4) |
29th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Back to form with a good second at Wolverhampton last week (7f); has a C&D win on his record and a repeat of that latest run would give him a chance but consistency hasn't always been his strong suit. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 11 (11) |
20th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Won a classified event at Bath (5.7f, good); mixed bag since and others are more appealing. |
25/1 |
6/1
Form: -98756 CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (3) |
30th Aug 2022 Good 0m 7f 16y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
took keen hold, prominent, lost position over 3f out, soon dropped to rear and beaten |
16/1 |
|
6th 2 (4) |
10th Aug 2022 Good To Firm 0m 6f 213y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
reared start, raced in last, pushed along 3f out, made no impression |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 735158 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 (9) |
20th Oct 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Runner-up twice at Chepstow this season (1m, good/good to firm) but is far too inconsistent to rely upon, and his recent efforts have been very disappointing; swaps usual blinkers for refitted cheekpieces. |
33/1 |
|
9th 10 (1) |
30th Sep 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Very hit-and-miss these days and his second of 13 at Chepstow (good to firm) in July hasn't been reproduced in six subsequent starts; 1lb out of the weights and others look a lot safer. |
33/1 |
|
17 (1) |
25th Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 14y Class 2 |
8st 3lb |
Usually leads and has the option of going up the far side from stall 1; hit-and-miss these days, for a trainer also responsible for Romanovich (a fellow front-runner drawn on the opposite wing) but is capable off a feather weight if tactics decide the day. |
25/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £26.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £24.25 |
| Trifecta | £84.10 |
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