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13.50

Good

At The Races App Form Study Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £4605.92
  • 0m 6f 210y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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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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4th

7

(8)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:36 Chepstow

Amathus

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

Has seven wins and usually at his peak in the summer months but below his best at Bath on his last two starts; others preferred.

25/1

8th

7

(7)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

20:40 Brighton

Amathus

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Patrick Chamings

Dual C&D winner who traditionally peaks in the summer; showed enough in three runs over 1m round Bath in the spring to suggest he's still up to winning at this level if he gets one of his better starts and the race pans out his way.

20/1

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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3rd

1

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:50 Chester

King Of War

10st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Habitual front-runner; reeled in after going off a bit too hard over 1m at Brighton recently but won over 7f there (good to firm) two starts ago and has the ideal draw here; could take some catching.

9/2

5th

5

(6)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:13 Brighton

King Of War

9st 5lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Ran well when third of 12 on his reappearance over C&D this month (Rogue Dynasty second), but all six wins have come over 7f including when recording his fourth course success back here eight days ago, for which he has a 4lb penalty.

2/1

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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6th

8

(12)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Trais Fluors

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Oldest contender in this field; gained last five wins on Newcastle AW and hasn't scored on turf for three years; brings mixed recent handicap form to classified debut.

8/1

7th

6

(8)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Trais Fluors

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Veteran (13-103), latest win C&D (from 5lb higher) on New Year's Day; out of sorts lately, so perhaps age is beginning to catch up with him.

20/1

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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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