16.55
SoftIre Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £10468
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 4
- 18 runners
Runners: 18 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
16/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.50
- Place: £2.30
Form: 414840 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (6) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Won last summer's Carlisle Bell off this mark (1m, soft); ran well when fifth in the Spring Mile at Doncaster on his return before finding only his stablemate Milteye too strong at Ripon 13 days ago (1m, good to soft; Walsingham back in third); fully effective over C&D but he appears to have a preference for slower than good now and drying conditions aren't sure to suit. |
3/1 |
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2nd 5 (4) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
The vast majority of his wins have come on slow ground but the going was good when he was second in this race last year; reappeared with promising fifth of 22 in the Spring Mile at Doncaster and could be in the mix. |
3/1 |
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5th 21 (11) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Suited by ground softer than good; record of 11-52 on turf features a win off 2lb higher in the 2025 Carlisle Bell; respectable second to Prosperitas at Doncaster on last appearance; competitively weighted. |
16/1 |
16/1
- Place: £3.10
Form: 540033 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (7) |
18th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Veteran who retains some gusto and won from the front at Ayr (6f, good to soft) in July; however, his last two efforts have been well below par and he could be vulnerable to younger legs. |
16/1 |
|
6th 5 (2) |
21st Sep 2025 Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Veteran who retains some gusto but registered his sole win this term in Class 6; it's over two years since last success above that level. |
12/1 |
|
125 |
19th Sep 2025 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 7lb
|
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9/1
- Place: £3.30
Form: -00004 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (7) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Continues to edge down the weights and he's well treated on the pick of this winter's course form; however, he appears to have gone off the boil on his last few outings and needs to raise his game. |
8/1 |
|
6th 9 (5) |
11th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
2lb lower than for his Newcastle win in December but his form has gone off the boil more recently; Billy Loughnane, who was aboard for the Newcastle win, is back on today so a revival wouldn't be a bolt from the blue. |
10/1 |
|
6th 4 (7) |
28th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
In good form over 7f/1m in mid-winter but below par on his last two outings and needs to bounce back. |
14/1 |
9/1
- Place: £3.10
Form: 166637
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (10) |
25th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Second in a division of this last year (soft) and three wins this term; ran okay when fifth of 13 at Beverley last time and not ruled out. |
10/1 |
|
8 (12) |
23rd Sep 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 96y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
A dual C&D scorer in the summer; didn't fire in 1m Haydock handicap 17 days ago but no surprise if he bounces back here. |
10/1 |
|
6 (2) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 37y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Three wins on turf (good/soft) since May and he may well have had a fourth here last month but for meeting trouble; last week's fourth of 13 in a Racing League event at Southwell (1m) shows he's still in form; considered. |
15/2 |
10/1
Form: 621274 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
21th 14 (10) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Most of his 14 races at York have been over 7f, including wins in this race in 2024 and another last June; absent since second on AW in January and that's the longest break he's had for two years, which asks a question, but he has to be considered off his last winning mark. |
16/1 |
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2nd 7 (3) |
23rd Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Easy to make a case on last year's peak form but signed off with two quiet runs and now back from three months off; not without hope if the break has done him good; has form here. |
14/1 |
|
11th 7 (7) |
25th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Enters the equation on best 7f form this year but his latest run at York, where he often goes well, was a letdown; seems to handle heavy ground, having finished close up in his sole attempt on it, but it's not necessarily a plus and he has a shade to prove now. |
14/1 |
9/1
Form: 318233 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (12) |
6th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Registered a half-length success over C&D four weeks ago on first crack at 1m and only her second AW attempt; unexposed over this trip and in this sphere; enters calculations up just 2lb. |
6/1 |
|
35 |
19th Sep 2025 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Has come from the rear for her two wins this season (6f/7f, good to firm; versatile ground-wise); looked as good as ever when keeping on for third at Haydock (7f, good) a fortnight ago and a strongly run 6f in a big field could prove ideal for this progressive filly; on the shortlist. |
9/1 |
|
4 (9) |
5th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 212y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Posted her second win of the season when scoring over C&D (good to firm) last month and didn't enjoy a clear run when mid-division at York subsequently; versatile ground-wise and she's on the shortlist. |
11/2 |
25/1
Form: 158136
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (7) |
4th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Won by a length under Cara Tuke over C&D last week (good to soft) and escapes a penalty for that; that was a return to form and she can put a sequence of solid efforts together. |
4/1 |
|
8th 3 (7) |
4th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Won by a length under Cara Tuke over C&D last week (good to soft) and escapes a penalty for that; that was a return to form and she can put a sequence of solid efforts together. |
4/1 |
|
8th 3 (7) |
4th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Won by a length under Cara Tuke over C&D last week (good to soft) and escapes a penalty for that; that was a return to form and she can put a sequence of solid efforts together. |
4/1 |
5/1
Form: 394944
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (7) |
13th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Won at Newmarket in May and he did well to finish third over C&D (good) in July, having taken a wide route into the straight; has remained in good form since and has claims if he responds well to first-time visor. |
11/1 |
|
9 (1) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 37y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Still 5lb higher than when making a successful reappearance at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in May; latest fifth of 11 over C&D (good to firm) 27 days ago was respectable but underlines he needs a bit more from this mark. |
8/1 |
7/1
Form: 884643 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (8) |
27th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Should be making a big impact at this level and he is 1lb lower than for his Southwell win (7f) in November; still to convince he wants this far though. |
8/1 |
|
10th 17 (11) |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Good record here with three wins including a division of this (soft; acts on good/good to firm) in 2024; cashed in on reduced mark to open AW account over 7f in November and just 1lb higher on this return to turf after three months away; possibilities. |
12/1 |
|
5th 6 (1) |
20th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
10st 12lb |
Opened his AW account in C&D event in November; switch to front-running didn't quite pay dividends here last time but he still ran respectably; remains of interest in this scenario. |
6/1 |
33/1
Form: 010098 CD
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
21th 16 (17) |
31st May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Two best runs last season were over this C&D, finishing third to Riot in May before winning over C&D in July; mainly modest efforts since; lacks a recent run. |
33/1 |
|
21th 16 (17) |
31st May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Two best runs last season were over this C&D, finishing third to Riot in May before winning over C&D in July; mainly modest efforts since; lacks a recent run. |
33/1 |
|
10th 8 (10) |
11th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Dual fast-ground winner, including over this C&D in July; however, nowhere near that level since and easy enough to take on once again. |
33/1 |
11/1
Form: 606082 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (1) |
12th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Modest strike-rate (2-29) but she did go mightily close over 7f at Southwell in September; subsequent turf efforts at York and Doncaster (both Class 4) were okay and she ran to a similar level back on AW latest; first go over 1m2f since the summer of 2023. |
15/2 |
|
7th 2 (1) |
12th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Modest strike-rate (2-29) but she did go mightily close over 7f at Southwell in September; subsequent turf efforts at York and Doncaster (both Class 4) were okay and she ran to a similar level back on AW latest; first go over 1m2f since the summer of 2023. |
15/2 |
|
7th 9 (7) |
23rd Nov 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Sole win in a handicap came off 10lb higher (last September) and nearly won at Southwell three runs ago (7f); struggled since but at a higher level. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 712353 BF
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (12) |
27th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Three-time course winner, the latest when scoring comfortably over 5f last month; easy wins in successive days in early September (good to firm and heavy); now 24lb higher than when starting his winning spree and he will require another career best to overcome latest 11lb rise; certainly can't be ignored though. |
100/30 |
|
74 |
19th Sep 2025 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb
|
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4 (2) |
2nd Sep 2025 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Made it 3-3 since the blinkers were added when comfortably accounting for his two rivals over Brighton's extended 5f yesterday (good to firm); carries a double penalty here but he's fine on slow ground and couldn't be in better form. |
11/10 |
33/1
Form: 725-6
Last run: 51 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (7) |
12th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Still a maiden but produced consistent AW form (32224) this winter for new yard, showing signs that he's capable of winning an ordinary sprint handicap; one for the shortlist back on turf. |
9/2 |
12/1
Form: 356955
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 13 (1) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Back to his last winning mark and his first two runs in 2026 were respectable; eligible for weaker races than this and easy enough to look elsewhere. |
33/1 |
|
4th 4 (6) |
21st Apr 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Scored at Ripon (6f) in a relatively light campaign in 2025 and back this year with solid fourth placings in handicaps at Newcastle (7f) and Chelmsford (6f); ought to be in the shake-up eased 1lb. |
10/1 |
|
4th 9 (6) |
26th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
May be nicely primed with Newcastle reappearance under his belt; however, he's not in the ideal spot, having gained both handicap wins off 2lb lower in Class 5; others preferred at this level. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 8-1709 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 5 (12) |
21st Oct 2024 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
disputed lead |
33/1 |
|
15th 4 (18) |
11th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Dual 7f soft-ground winner but soundly beaten on last two starts, including on soft at Chester; probably best watched this time. |
25/1 |
|
9th 7 (3) |
14th Sep 2024 Heavy 0m 7f 127y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
started quickly, led but pestered |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 764875
Last run: 56 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (1) |
21st May 2026 Good 1m 0f 208y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Without a win since July 2023; didn't run badly at Newcastle last month but it remains to be seen if that can be a springboard to better things. |
12/1 |
|
6th 6 (13) |
20th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Won two of her first three starts but beaten in her next 22 races; has dropped a long way in the weights but she struggled on her Doncaster reappearance last month and has plenty to prove back on AW. |
16/1 |
|
14th 20 (9) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Won two of her first three starts but beaten in her next 21 races; down in the weights but she looks up against it in this field. |
33/1 |
50/1
Form: 48/0-0 D
Last run: 6 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 (2) |
21st Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Dual turf winner for Charles Hills, but lightly raced and has shown little for this yard; refusing to race here in November; tongue-tie is given a go. |
40/1 |
|
10th 2 (2) |
21st Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Dual turf winner for Charles Hills, but lightly raced and has shown little for this yard; refusing to race here in November; tongue-tie is given a go. |
40/1 |
|
5 (6) |
22nd Nov 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
refused to race |
33/1 |
25/1
Form: -95470 CD
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 12 (17) |
11th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
All wins on good/good to soft but has had plenty of chances since last win in 2021; tailed off at Thirsk last time and easy enough to overlook back on a soft surface. |
25/1 |
|
11th 8 (7) |
7th Sep 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
steadied start, towards rear |
10/1 |
|
7th 4 (6) |
29th Jul 2024 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Losing sequence goes back 18 races to September 2021, but he's edged down the weights and was a close fourth off this mark at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) recently; versatile ground-wise in the past; chance. |
5/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £90.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £74.61 |
| Tricast | £949.27 |
| Trifecta | £1282.10 |
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