16.35
StandardBest Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM “Hands And Heels” Apprentice Handicap (Racing Excellence Series)
- Prize money: £4710.6
- 1m 0f 142y
- Class 6
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Partly cloudy
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £10.10
- Place: £2.90
Form: 900164 CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 (2) |
19th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Three-time winner over C&D including twice in the autumn; 9lb lower than for the most recent, but he will need to improve on recent efforts if he is to take advantage; first-time blinkers replace the usual visor. |
25/1 |
|
9th 12 (2) |
19th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Three-time winner over C&D including twice in the autumn; 9lb lower than for the most recent, but he will need to improve on recent efforts if he is to take advantage; first-time blinkers replace the usual visor. |
25/1 |
|
9th 8 (5) |
7th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Won off 7lb higher here (8.6f) in October, but unplaced in all 12 starts since, including when last of 11 over C&D last month; has lots to prove and he needs a big turnaround. |
33/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: 458542
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (6) |
14th Oct 2025 Good 1m 0f 53y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Five-time AW scorer who opened his turf account in Redcar contest (1m, good) on penultimate start; respectable third, despite not getting the clearest of runs, at Newmarket latest; remains in form. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 11 (2) |
25th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Four 1m AW wins earlier this year and he's run really well in this headgear combination on turf on his last two starts, coming from the rear to win with authority at Redcar (1m, good) last Tuesday; unexposed on grass and he's ahead of the handicapper under a 5lb penalty; key player. |
7/2 |
|
9 (12) |
16th Sep 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 219y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Has done most of his racing on the AW, winning five times at 7f/1m; was having only his third turf run when a good second at Newmarket on latest start last month (1m, good to firm; wore today's combination of headgear for first time), keeping on well after starting slowly when his blindfold came off late; interesting. |
13/2 |
9/2
- Place: £1.60
Form: 608252 CD
Last run: 5 days
W: 10st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (3) |
10th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
11-time course winner, including three since December; only 1lb higher than when completing a C&D double in February but he has struggled on his last four starts; needs to get back on track. |
20/1 |
|
9th 8 (4) |
31st Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
11-time course winner, including three since December; only 1lb higher than for the latest win but he has struggled on his last three starts. |
33/1 |
9/2
Form: 387874 CD
Last run: 77 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (7) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
A fair 1m4f scorer for James Owen last March but below par for his current stable, a never-dangerous fourth of seven on his return in 1m1f Musselburgh handicap 34 days ago; needs to take a big step forward. |
25/1 |
|
4th 7 (4) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 208y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Respectable fifth on AW last June on his first start for Alison Hamilton but lost his way badly in three subsequent outings; back from six months off and a leap of faith is needed. |
20/1 |
|
8th 2 (1) |
30th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Four-time AW winner; ran okay when fifth of 12 over this C&D in June but he failed to beat a rival home at Hamilton (1m5f, good; beaten 24l) 75 days ago; switches back to AW and drops in trip having been off since. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 326066 C
Last run: 12 days
W: 10st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 (4) |
15th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, in rear after 2f |
20/1 |
|
8th 1 (8) |
10th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
dwelt start |
6/1 |
|
8th 1 (8) |
10th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
dwelt start |
6/1 |
9/1
Form: 086114 CD
Last run: 142 days
W: 10st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (6) |
1st May 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Arrives at the top of his game, scoring twice over 1m here before a good second of 12 in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap 12 days ago; firmly in the picture off the same mark. |
9/2 |
|
7th 7 (6) |
1st May 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
led early, headed and prominent soon after start, took keen hold and dropped to midfield after 2f |
9/2 |
|
2nd 1 (11) |
19th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
C&D winner just under a year ago and comes into this on a hat-trick after two wins at Southwell (1m, Tapeta), the latest a narrow success under Andrea Pinna 11 days ago; up another 2lb and although his wide draw isn't ideal, he has to be respected in his current mood. |
7/2 |
4/1
Form: 533021 C
Last run: 10 days
W: 10st 1lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (2) |
29th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Very consistent having made the frame in her last eight starts; usually seen over further and both wins here in the autumn came over an extra furlong, but she was beaten only a neck over C&D on her penultimate start; should go well again. |
9/2 |
|
2 (2) |
29th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Very consistent having made the frame in her last eight starts; usually seen over further and both wins here in the autumn came over an extra furlong, but she was beaten only a neck over C&D on her penultimate start; should go well again. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 3 (1) |
23rd Apr 2025 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Won twice over shorter last autumn and she has turned in a string of good runs in defeat this year; this trip the upper limit of her stamina but likely to give it another good go. |
7/2 |
6/1
Form: 434533 BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 (11) |
6th Nov 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Hung right for Mason Paetel, who was taking his first ride under rules, when below par last time; had previously been narrowly beaten as favourite by United Force and holds claims on that if Wolverhampton is ignored. |
8/1 |
|
8th 9 (11) |
6th Nov 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Hung right for Mason Paetel, who was taking his first ride under rules, when below par last time; had previously been narrowly beaten as favourite by United Force and holds claims on that if Wolverhampton is ignored. |
8/1 |
|
8th 8 (7) |
24th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
in touch with leaders |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 226398
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 16 (9) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Turf winner who was in good nick on AW during the winter and he scraped home to secure Lingfield classified (1m2f) in January; another solid effort when runner-up in similar event last time and he's respected back on grass after two-month break. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 10 (12) |
25th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Goes well round here (AW and turf), including when just holding off Iftikhaar in a weak affair over C&D in January; continued in form since and is more likely than most at this level to give his running; each-way shout. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 5 (1) |
25th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
1m2f win here last month has been followed by good efforts back here and at Chelmsford (behind Man Is King); returning to a mile unlikely to be a problem and he's one to consider. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 221558 CD
Last run: 3 days
W: 9st 13lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (14) |
25th Jul 2025 Good 1m 0f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won at Brighton (1m, good to firm) last September and she ran one of her best races since when second at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) in May; not seen subsequently but warrants consideration on this classified debut. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 1 (11) |
12th May 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
rushed up and prominent |
8/1 |
|
2nd 1 (11) |
12th May 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
rushed up and prominent, pressed leader from over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no match for winner |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 779744 C
Last run: 50 days
W: 9st 6lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 9 (9) |
24th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
in touch with leaders |
25/1 |
|
4th 6 (8) |
4th Sep 2024 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Nine wins, the most recent off 7lb higher over C&D in January; only seventh in race won by Thoughtful Gift at Brighton in April and below par in three more 7f runs since. |
8/1 |
|
4th 6 (5) |
8th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Sole win in the last three years came on AW in January; last four efforts don't suggest he's about the regain the winning thread but this switch to classified grade may help. |
8/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £103.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £85.36 |
| Tricast | £361.01 |
| Trifecta | £454.10 |
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