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At The Races App Form Study Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £4605.92
  • 0m 6f 210y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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At The Races App Form Study Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.90
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 17653- D

Last run: 194 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won four times on turf (7f-1m) during productive 2022 and was placed on Tapeta on latest outing in October; can make his presence felt if fully tuned up for today's seasonal debut.
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6th

6

(11)

11th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

14:45 Haydock

Liangel Hope

9st 4lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Runner-up at Brighton 11 days ago (7f, good) in a race he won the previous season; that was a Class 5 and he has never won at this loftier level, but there are no wellbeing issues.

10/1

6th

6

(11)

11th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

14:45 Haydock

Liangel Hope

9st 4lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Runner-up at Brighton 11 days ago (7f, good) in a race he won the previous season; that was a Class 5 and he has never won at this loftier level, but there are no wellbeing issues.

10/1

2nd

3

(5)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

14:25 Brighton

Liangel Hope

9st 13lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Christopher Mason

Won this race off today's mark on last season's reappearance outing but has disappointed on all three subsequent appearances, the latest a fortnight ago; returns here with a point to prove.

14/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 2048-5 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Came good with clearcut win at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last summer and made very encouraging seasonal debut when keeping-on fifth at Windsor (1m, soft) a fortnight ago; still on a workable mark; one to consider.
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3

(10)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:20 Brighton

Micks Dream

9st 10lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

slowly away

20/1

5th

4

(5)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Micks Dream

9st 7lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Versatile regarding the ground but a respectable effort at Brighton (1m, good to firm) in July has been followed by two lesser ones and although temptingly treated, he needs much more for the adding of a tongue-tie.

12/1

8th

3

(7)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Salisbury

Micks Dream

9st 12lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Thomas Faulkner

Sole win was over two years ago when with Roger Teal; essentially regressive these days and can be taken on.

20/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 13748- CD

Last run: 206 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Responded very well to first-time cheekpieces when emphatic C&D (good to firm) winner last August but the effect of the headgear seemed to wear off fairly soon afterwards, and he's been off since a below-par AW run in October.
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7

(4)

19th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:22 Bath

Amathus

9st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

0-5 here but runner-up the once; won off this mark at Salisbury in July and back to form in new blinkers at Brighton (fourth); the obvious concern is that all eight wins have been at 6f or 7f.

8/1

4th

9

(8)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:27 Brighton

Amathus

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Two C&D wins, both on good to firm; narrow winner of a 7f amateur jockeys' race at Salisbury in July and although lesser efforts over 1m have followed, he has possibilities back at 7f; new blinkers replace a visor.

33/1

11

(3)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Leicester

Amathus

9st 5lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Patrick Chamings

Popped up in an amateurs' event at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) but well beaten twice since; unplaced in the corresponding race 12 months ago; others appeal more.

33/1

4th
10 (10)
Sir Titan

11/2

Form: 95-594 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Without a win since summer 2021 but put in pretty good front-running shift when fourth of 12 under Molly Gunn at Kempton (7f, AW) a fortnight ago and is another 2lb lower for today's turf return; could have a say.
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11th

9

(9)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sir Titan

9st 6lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

in touch with leaders

25/1

4th

6

(8)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield (AW)

Sir Titan

8st 12lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

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

17:00 Brighton

Sir Titan

9st 9lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

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

Form: 172124 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 4yo who is 2-8 on AW for current stable since December; not yet fully exposed over 7f and should be fine back on turf; features prominently in calculations.
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10

(6)

6th Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Kempton (AW)

Jupiter Express

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Michael Appleby

7th

11

(8)

30th Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

14:10 Doncaster

Jupiter Express

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Appleby

Two wins on the AW earlier in year and back off the same mark as when winning at Chelmsford (6f) in February; 0-19 on turf, though, and hasn't shown enough since returning to grass last month to give him compelling claims here.

12/1

6th

4

(5)

10th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:40 Catterick

Jupiter Express

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

taken down early, awkward start, raced in last

7/1

Form: 271466 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner this year (7f-8.6f) but just a respectable sixth of nine after racing a bit too freely over C&D ten days ago; needs to settle better today.
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5th

1

(5)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poetic Force

10st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Recorded the 18th win of his long career when leading late over C&D in February (for Myla Coppins); ran well behind a thriving rival at Lingfield next time but he failed to fire over C&D a fortnight ago (finished behind Coloane); he has bounced back from quiet runs before so can't be ruled out.

6/1

8th

7

(7)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poetic Force

9st 5lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Tony Carroll

18th success of his long career when getting the better of Antiquity (winner since and runs in the 6.00) over C&D last month; bumped into an in-form opponent at Lingfield two weeks ago (7f; blinkered first time); another 2lb rise is not ideal but he is likely to give his running.

5/1

2nd

2

(4)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:53 Lingfield (AW)

Poetic Force

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Well into the veteran stage but he retains plenty of enthusiasm and ran on well to beat a subsequent winner (Age Of Time third) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) three weeks ago, his 18th success; a 2lb rise not excessive but late in the day to be giving blinkers a go (has run well in new headgear before).

10/1

14/1

Form: 3-7880

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Very useful in his prime but seems to have lost his way this year; sure to appreciate today's ease in grade after contesting two valuable races at Lingfield (1m2f/1m4f) but may need further than 7f nowadays and has some questions to answer.
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7

(5)

11th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Pistoletto

9st 5lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: John Ryan

Well below par in two runs since popping up at Kempton in July (1m3f); can start slowly.

33/1

Form: 4147-0 CD

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Two wins last season, the latter gained over C&D (good to firm) off today's mark; returned from six-month break with very poor AW run in March, though, and needs to put that behind him.
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12th

12

(2)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

16:25 Brighton

King Of War

9st 6lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Four course wins, all over 7f on fast ground; only 1lb higher than for the latest success (June) but his more recent efforts have been unconvincing and an easy lead is unlikely.

20/1

11th

1

(9)

23rd Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Redcar

King Of War

11st 5lb

J: Mr Morgan Tidman

T: Michael Wigham

All six wins have come at this trip, the latest when making all to win well at Brighton (good to firm) in June; took a step back in the right direction when fourth in a Class 4 over that C&D one month ago; interesting on this drop in grade.

11/2

4th

7

(6)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:20 Brighton

King Of War

8st 8lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Four C&D wins to his name, the latest in June off 4lb lower; an easy lead would seem unlikely and this opposition may prove too demanding.

16/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 60500-

Last run: 192 days

W: 9st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Steadily regressive 9yo who is much better known as a miler and ended last season with two down-the-field runs; begins the new campaign on a tempting mark, though, and can't be ruled out.
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3rd

4

(8)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Trais Fluors

9st 6lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

Veteran who is often slowly away but registered a sixth win at Newcastle when seeing off 12 rivals in a classified race over this trip in July; however, he was always behind in a 1m course handicap since and has been beaten in his last 11 handicap attempts.

14/1

8th

8

(9)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Trais Fluors

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Veteran who is often slowly away but prevailed in classified event when last seen two months ago, registering a sixth win at Newcastle; beaten in last ten handicap attempts.

16/1

1st

7

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Trais Fluors

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Linda Perratt

Veteran who gained the last five of his 13 wins here (7f-1m); not firing on all cylinders in recent weeks, though, and needs to up his game.

16/1

Form: 02123- C BF

Last run: 222 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Narrowly won 6f course maiden last August (good to firm) and was placed in two AW handicaps over that trip the following month; has fitness to prove after 222-day absence but could easily have more to offer over 7f.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(7)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Masterclass

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Paul Midgley

Ended a long losing run in this race last year but he's 0-15 since and has been hard to predict; now 3lb lower than for that last success but he faded at Doncaster last time and he comes with risks attached.

11/2

8th

8

(9)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Masterclass

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Paul Midgley

Ended a losing run when the comfortable winner of a 5f handicap at Nottingham last May (5f, good to firm) off a 1lb higher mark; he was returning from a short break when fourth of 13 at Pontefract 17 days ago and that effort can be upgraded as he was wider than ideal as the field turned for home; each-way shout.

8/1

4th

14

(5)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Pontefract

Masterclass

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Paul Midgley

Hold-up sprinter who is on the same mark as when seeing off nine rivals at Nottingham last May (5f, good to firm); in and out afterwards but the return of blinkers should help now back from 138 days off.

14/1

Non-runners

Masterclass

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £44.90
Straight Forecast £44.16
Tricast £544.46
Trifecta £553.30

Selections

WEST COUNTRY:

King Of War

SPOTLIGHT:

Micks Dream

TOPSPEED:

Trais Fluors

The Times:

Masterclass

D Express:

Jupiter Express

NEWMARKET:

Pistoletto

POSTDATA:

Sir Titan

Telegraph:

King Of War

The Star:

King Of War

RP Ratings:

Micks Dream

Daily Mail:

Micks Dream

Daily Record:

Masterclass

The Sun:

Jupiter Express

The Guardian:

Trais Fluors

Daily Mirror:

Trais Fluors