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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (6) |
1st Oct 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Four wins and four placed efforts from 12 visits to Newcastle; he has been in fair form this year and his latest Redcar effort wasn't as bad as the distance beaten suggests (third of the seven to race stands' side); big run on the cards back here. |
11/4 |
|
8th 12 (13) |
15th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Notched a fifth success of 2025 in this contest; made the frame for the fourth time this season with fourth of 14 in 1m Southwell handicap 15 days ago; well in the mix once more with cheekpieces reapplied. |
6/1 |
|
4th 9 (12) |
31st Aug 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Best known for his Newcastle work but goes well here too; consistent enough and the handicapper has given him a chance, back on the AW and given another try without the usual hood. |
5/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (10) |
28th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
10st 9lb |
Veteran who does most racing over shorter now; didn't offer a lot back from a break over C&D last Monday and is some way down the pecking order. |
33/1 |
|
11th 7 (9) |
21st Sep 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Multiple winner at this venue and showed he can still be competitive when third over C&D in June; others still preferred for win purposes. |
25/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (1) |
14th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Three-time course winner, the most recent coming last March over this trip when trained by James Owen; 0-6 since joining this stable and he was well beaten in a classified event at Newcastle last month. |
25/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
18th Oct 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 125y |
11st 7lb |
Dual AW winner in Britain; huge price and beaten miles on hurdling debut. |
100/1 |
|
7th 1 |
4th Oct 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Two wins and 11 places from 22 starts on AW in Britain; ran only twice on turf; Flat pedigree; best watched on stable/hurdles debut after a long absence. |
20/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 (2) |
24th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 216y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
His only win since 2023 came in a classified at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in January; has made the frame in four of his last five starts and holds place claims. |
10/1 |
|
4th 7 (2) |
15th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Ended long losing spell when holding on by a nose in C&D classified in January and has made the frame here (1m, AW/1m1f, turf) on his last two appearances; likely contender. |
5/1 |
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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