14.03
GoodArt Of Racing Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £4187.2
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 5
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.50
- Place: £2.40
Form: 64-713 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (4) |
21st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 212y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Done the bulk of his winning on AW (6-26), but one of his two turf wins came over C&D (from 8lb lower) in August 2024; in fine fettle, with form figures of 322, since returning to turf, beaten just over 2l by Mumayaz at Leicester (6f, good to firm) latest; should give his best. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 4 (3) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Multiple wins on AW and turf; has done well for this yard and his 6f turf form in 2025 certainly bears scrutiny; respectable efforts back on grass of late and while not at full strength in either, he'll be suited by this stiffer test at 6f providing there's a good pace; form chance. |
100/30 |
|
2nd 4 (10) |
25th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
No win on turf since September 2024 but he ran well for third at Thirsk (6f, good) two weeks ago, form that has been boosted by the winner and second running well in big fields since; one to be interested in off the same mark. |
9/4 |
7/2
- Place: £1.60
Form: 222124 C BF
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (10) |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Still on career-high mark but latest effort (when bidding for 6f double) suggests he remains in form, and his Pontefract record is largely consistent; solid contender. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 1 (6) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Has won on a range of surfaces but two 6f wins in 2025 came on good to firm and he was racing on that surface for the first time since when winning at Thirsk last week; back up 3lb and has another good run in him. |
3/1 |
|
1st 6 (1) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Two 6f wins on fast ground last season; made a pleasing return to action at Newcastle (6f) in March and raced away from the main action when well held back on turf at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) since; not discounted. |
10/1 |
9/2
- Place: £1.80
Form: 212445 D BF
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 (7) |
4th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Not far behind Spartan Fighter here last month and now 11lb better off; not so good at Southwell last time when the cheekpieces were left off; headgear back on today. |
6/1 |
|
9th 8 (8) |
22nd Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Often slowly away, as when winning over C&D last February; three 6f runs since October have all been creditable and the step back up in trip could give him a lift. |
8/1 |
|
2 (10) |
18th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Three AW wins, the most recent over 7f at Southwell in February; respectable fourth, running on, over C&D last time when back from layoff; in the mix. |
8/1 |
5/1
Form: 9-6553 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (3) |
30th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Record is 3-42, the most recent win over two years ago; finished just behind Invitorio when fourth of ten over C&D 11 days ago; dropped 2lb. |
12/1 |
|
4th 3 (7) |
19th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Went close on his seasonal return at Pontefract in June (6f, good to firm); backwards steps since then and losing run looks set to continue. |
16/1 |
|
5th 4 (9) |
9th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 182y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
It's now 20 starts since his last success and he arrives out of sorts, sixth in 6f Ayr handicap 29 days ago; he's hard to make a case for. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 622538
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 13 (3) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 1lb |
A winner over 6f on heavy ground in Britain and took a Roscommon handicap off 10lb higher in May last year (7.5f, good); moderate form shown on AW when last seen in December. |
25/1 |
|
8th 4 (4) |
17th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Won over 6f on heavy in Britain and added a Roscommon handicap in May (extended 7f); made too much use of in testing conditions at the Curragh on latest; AW debut. |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: 642269 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (6) |
30th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
In consistent form in the spring when finishing a close second five times, including over C&D, as well as winning a 1m classified event at Newcastle; however, he hasn't been in the same form since back from a break, drastically so last time out; others are much preferred. |
16/1 |
|
6 (6) |
30th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
In consistent form in the spring when finishing a close second five times, including over C&D, as well as winning a 1m classified event at Newcastle; however, he hasn't been in the same form since back from a break, drastically so last time out; others are much preferred. |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: 513738 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (6) |
8th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
On a losing run but he wasn't best drawn when seventh of 11 in 6f Pontefract handicap 43 days ago; he needs considering off a handy-looking mark. |
11/2 |
|
7th 1 (13) |
27th Jul 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Has a poor strike-rate but went close at Ripon last weekend and holds a fighting chance in this grade; gained sole handicap win off 5lb higher. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 6 (3) |
19th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Runner-up in the Group 2 Gimcrack Stakes as a 2yo; nothing like so good now but that wasn't a barrier to success in the corresponding event 12 months ago; 7lb lower this time around and he didn't run badly at Thirsk 17 days ago; headgear left off today. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 721196 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (8) |
1st Aug 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Dead-heated for first in this race 12 months ago; he's one to keep an eye on in the betting and his chance is not dismissed, but this 10yo has struggled in the main this season. |
12/1 |
|
9th 9 (11) |
27th Jul 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Needs to improve on his 2025 efforts; however, won this race (off 4lb higher) last year and has a good chance if back to that form. |
20/1 |
|
4th 11 (2) |
19th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Chased home Gis A Sub in the corresponding race 12 months ago; not really got going in 2025 and others appeal more for win purposes. |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: 624-
Last run: 344 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (7) |
10th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 2f 37y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Second in a Brighton maiden (7f, good) last season, when with Harry Eustace; below par in two starts for Dan Skelton and when last at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) on her handicap and stable debut; drops 5lb; more needed. |
25/1 |
|
9th 4 (6) |
19th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Fair form shown in three 7f/1m runs for Harry Eustace last season but he offered little in a pair of 2m juvenile hurdles for Dan Skelton this summer; he makes his yard/handicap debut now with something to prove. |
16/1 |
|
6 |
14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
took keen hold, prominent, weakened 2 out, soon pulled up |
12/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £26.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £34.30 |
| Tricast | £143.54 |
| Trifecta | £169.10 |
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