May 27 / 13.55 Leicester

13.55

Good To Soft

Loros Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 3f 179y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Loros Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.30
  • Place: £2.70

Form: -07985

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
0-15; no sign of improvement on Flat turf debut at Bath (1m3f, good) last month; difficult to fancy.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

18th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:50 Stratford

Lookingdandy

10st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: David Evans

Soundly beaten in three low-grade handicap hurdles for Ben Pauling in early part of last year and has a lot to prove in this sphere but came good for David Evans with narrow 1m4f Flat win (RPR 66) last month and is evidently in good nick.

7/1

3

(11)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:25 Bath

Lookingdandy

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: David Evans

Finally off the mark in an apprentice handicap over a bit further on slower ground 11 days ago; has no penalty for that (will be 3lb higher from tomorrow) and enters calculations.

3/1

1st

4

(8)

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:55 Leicester

Lookingdandy

9st 6lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: David Evans

0-15; no sign of improvement on Flat turf debut at Bath (1m3f, good) last month; difficult to fancy.

25/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 841141 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won his third race of the year at Doncaster (1m6f, soft) last month; third start in 11 days when a below-par fourth at Salisbury (1m6f, heavy) three weeks ago, when he got tired and conditions took their toll, but he won at Haydock (1m4f, soft) on Saturday and carries a 5lb as a result.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

24th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

14:52 Uttoxeter

Corsican Caper

11st 9lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Kevin Frost

Lots of Flat racing and lowly rated these days; hadn't shown much over hurdles but kept finding to finish a 5.5l third over 2m4f here 22 days ago on his handicap debut, and this longer trip looks the obvious move.

100/30

3rd

11

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

15:50 Uttoxeter

Corsican Caper

10st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Kevin Frost

Lowly rated these days on the Flat and has shown little in three runs over hurdles; makes handicap hurdle debut up in trip and needs to show significant improvement.

14/1

4th

3

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:32 Taunton

Corsican Caper

11st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Kevin Frost

A fair 1m6f Flat winner; built on his hurdling debut seventh when third of four in 2m Doncaster novice 27 days ago but this demands considerably more.

12/1

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 90-012

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 21st attempt at Chelmsford AW (1m2f) last month when 33-1; backed up that effort when second at Windsor (1m2f, heavy) this month; may have more to give on this step up in distance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

13

(12)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Dubai Immo

8st 4lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Paddy Butler

3-41; 7lb lower than when making a successful reappearance at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) around this time last year and he has offered a little bit of encouragement in his last couple of outings; off 11 weeks, but could go well at a price.

16/1

8th

2

(7)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Dubai Immo

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Paddy Butler

On a losing run but he hinted at a revival under a patient ride when fifth of 13 in C&D handicap last month; he must enter calculations on these terms.

9/1

7th

10

(11)

15th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Dubai Immo

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Paddy Butler

Often runs well fresh, so the break looks in his favour, and two of his wins have come at big prices; capable of popping up off a career-low mark but he'll need to bounce back after a poor summer.

33/1

8/1

Form: 027352

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
On a losing run of 22; he is knocking on the door, however; second at Newcastle AW (1m2f) this month and could well run into a place at least.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

(5)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Hot Team

9st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Patrick Morris

Has won eight races, including four over 1m1f here; third to Dandy's Angel in this race last term, but not been in the best of form this season; others appeal more.

33/1

5

(5)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Hot Team

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Patrick Morris

Has won plenty during his career but a 9yo now and he's been out of form for a while.

20/1

Form: 654-57

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won three races on AW for today's rider Mia Nicholls in early 2023; has been below form on two starts on AW since returning from 12-month absence; may find this step back in distance on first run on turf since September 2022 against him.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(4)

28th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Bascinet

10st 6lb

J: Miss Katie Donnelly

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Three AW wins in 2023, over 1m5f and 2m here and 1m6f on Tapeta; slow to find form since back from absence and although his latest run at Bath was better, others have less to prove over 1m2f.

9/2

2nd

11

(11)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

15:15 Bath

Bascinet

10st 7lb

J: Miss Sophie Johnstone

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

midfield behind clear leaders

14/1

5th

8

(1)

20th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:25 Brighton

Bascinet

9st 5lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Tends to ruin his chances by pulling too hard, as was the case when third at Wolverhampton (1m6f) last time but that was a fair effort all things considered in the first-time visor (retained); needs to settle but won off 11lb higher in March 2023 (AW, 1m6f) and has a big run in him; considered.

10/1

10/1

Form: 00347-

Last run: 189 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-6 but still unexposed; made the frame a couple of times in handicaps last September/October (one on soft); returns from six-month break and any betting moves should be noted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

19th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

18:00 Huntingdon

Trackman

11st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: Simon Pearce

0-23 on the Flat, having had several chances off basement marks; should be fine stamina-wise over hurdles but makes very limited appeal.

66/1

6

(6)

28th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

15:47 Yarmouth

Trackman

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Simon Pearce

20-race maiden and well beaten in handicaps back on turf last two starts; others preferred.

14/1

7th

9

(5)

14th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

19:50 Leicester

Trackman

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Simon Pearce

Is 0-19 and turned in a below-par fifth of nine in 1m6f Yarmouth handicap 23 days ago; others appeal more.

14/1

5/1

Form: 312-63

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
1-30; fair effort when third at Catterick (1m4f, good; acts on heavy) this month when leading 1f out and was only headed close home; each-way claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

3

(5)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Foursome

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Daragh Bourke

prominent early, soon raced in third

10/1

10th

3

(5)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Foursome

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Daragh Bourke

prominent early, soon raced in third

10/1

8th

5

(4)

16th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

13:45 Thirsk

Foursome

9st 7lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Olly Williams

Only win in 33 races was a 1m2f handicap at Nottingham last October (heavy); a few fair runs this term but over 5l behind Jamih at Catterick last time (1m4f, good to firm).

14/1

33/1

Form: 42/9-

Last run: 446 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced, showed little on British debut at Kempton AW in March 2023; has been absent since and returns in his first handicap; best watched at present.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(7)

23rd Sep 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Valegro

9st 9lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Pat Murphy

Runner-up in a claimer (1m4f, good to soft) in France in 2022 but he's had only three runs since and has struggled in all of them including a 2m handicap at Lingfield last month; still lightly raced but he has lots to prove.

33/1

8th

6

(7)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Valegro

9st 4lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Pat Murphy

towards rear

25/1

Non-runners

Churchill Rose, Alghazaal

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £33.40
Straight Forecast £26.77
Tricast £97.95
Trifecta £165.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Churchill Rose

RP RATINGS:

Corsican Caper

Daily Mail:

Dubai Immo

The Guardian:

Foursome

NEWMARKET:

Churchill Rose

The Times:

Churchill Rose

D Express:

Churchill Rose

Daily Mirror:

Churchill Rose

POSTDATA:

Corsican Caper

Telegraph:

Corsican Caper

Daily Record:

Foursome

The Sun:

Dubai Immo

The Star:

Dubai Immo