17.05
Standard To SlowUnibet Horserace Betting Operator Of The Year Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £4187.2
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 5
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Mostly sunny
15/2 (Won)
- Win: £10.00
- Place: £3.70
Form: 67-221 D
Last run: 130 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (9) |
9th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
midfield, towards rear 5f out |
14/1 |
|
10th 11 (10) |
6th Sep 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
led, headed 4f out |
12/1 |
16/1
- Place: £6.90
Form: 6-7430 C
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (5) |
25th Oct 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
prominent |
4/1 |
|
4th 2 (5) |
11th Oct 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
in touch with leaders |
12/1 |
|
4th 6 (6) |
2nd Sep 2023 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
took keen hold, pressed leader, led 6f out |
4/1 |
13/2
- Place: £1.90
Form: 322-64 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (2) |
13th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Can lead; creditable effort on second start for yard when runner-up at Pontefract (1m2f, good) in June but he's had problems at the stalls otherwise this year and refused to enter them in July; capable but risky. |
14/1 |
|
11 (1) |
19th Jul 2025 Good 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Excuses for two below-par efforts for current connections either side of his Pontefract second off a 2lb higher mark; holds each-way claims. |
20/1 |
9/2
Form: 823125 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 (6) |
14th Sep 2024 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
midfield |
7/1 |
|
3 (2) |
22nd Aug 2024 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Five-time AW winner who was a good third off reduced mark at Kempton (1m; cheekpieces added) last month but he's not easy to predict and was never involved at Southwell last time; others are more solid. |
5/1 |
|
6th 6 (12) |
29th Jul 2024 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Five-time AW winner who turned things around with a good third off a reduced mark at Kempton (1m; cheekpieces added) 19 days ago; was beaten less than 2l in that race and he's a big player if he can back that up. |
7/1 |
15/2
Form: 0-0469 CD
Last run: 119 days
W: 9st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 14 (8) |
10th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Veteran who garnered a seventh victory here over C&D in September; took a step back in the right direction with fourth of 11 in 1m4f handicap here three weeks ago; well in the mix eased 1lb. |
8/1 |
|
4th 1 (12) |
20th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Seven of his eight wins have come at Kempton including over 1m3f in September; only 1lb higher than for that success but he's been disappointing since and was out the back on his C&D reappearance last month; down the list. |
7/1 |
|
11th 4 (3) |
8th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Veteran who has nothing to prove on this track having won seven times over 1m/1m3f here; can go well fresh so the four-month absence shouldn't be a problem, but the trip remains a moot point. |
5/1 |
9/1
Form: 361514 CD
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (7) |
13th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
11-time AW winner including four at this track (7f/1m2f); has a patchy record this year but he came from the rear to finish runner-up in a classified event at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last Tuesday; should get a decent tow into this race and he's respected back on Polytrack. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 3 (9) |
7th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Prolific winner down the years; not at very best this summer but he drops into a classified race with apprentice Myla Coppins taking off a useful 7lb; may need more of a test these days. |
11/4 |
|
4th 3 (2) |
21st Jun 2026 Good 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Good runs on the AW earlier this year but unconvincing since those and has another switch on the headgear front. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 411-89 BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (2) |
19th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 135y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Both wins on turf have been at Yarmouth over 7f and he's also won twice on the AW; went close at Southwell (1m, AW) in January but he did too much too soon there 20 days ago; claims if settling better. |
13/2 |
|
5th 3 (10) |
29th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Twice won back to back and has been knocking on the door of late, loudest when going down by a neck over C&D in January; player if he's not too fresh back from a short break and can be settled. |
3/1 |
14/1
Form: 312-55 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (2) |
6th Jul 2023 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
4lb higher than his latest win at Lingfield in December (7f, Polytrack) and ran well when 1lb higher than this next time; form has been tailing off since then and he has a bit to prove dropping back to this trip. |
7/1 |
|
8th 9 (4) |
14th Jun 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Last two wins came off breaks of 142 and 131 days but is fine with a quick turnaround; course runs this year suggest he may find a few better handicapped, though; cheekpieces discarded. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 3/672-
Last run: 294 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (3) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Infrequent winner; did score over C&D last July off a 3lb higher mark though and his latest Ffos Las second (7.3f, good) was a sound run; each-way shout. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 5 (7) |
30th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 80y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Infrequent winner who was again turned over as favourite when never happy behind Prince Ali last time; wants a good test over this trip these days and others make greater appeal. |
5/1 |
|
5th 5 (3) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 14y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Generally consistent but doesn't win too often; hasn't been far away of late and regularly makes the frame; has place claims. |
5/1 |
8/1
Form: 48-522
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (10) |
17th Sep 2024 Good 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
slowly away |
20/1 |
|
5th 4 (5) |
2nd Sep 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 14y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
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 |
9st 12lb |
Sole win was over two years ago when with Roger Teal; essentially regressive these days and can be taken on. |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 02-278
Last run: 104 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 (2) |
3rd Dec 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Having second start for fourth different trainer and still seeks first win; recent Tapeta run after over a year off wasn't bad but needs a good step forward. |
9/1 |
|
9th 2 (2) |
3rd Dec 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Having second start for fourth different trainer and still seeks first win; recent Tapeta run after over a year off wasn't bad but needs a good step forward. |
9/1 |
|
5th 5 (6) |
23rd Nov 2024 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
11-race maiden who was out of sorts in his final three runs last year including a 14l defeat over C&D last time; with another new yard now and has plenty to prove after a year off; tongue-tie removed. |
20/1 |
9/1
Form: -71218 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (3) |
17th Jul 2025 Good 1m 0f 68y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Big prices and out of the frame in three starts since returning in April, albeit he met trouble when finishing in midfield in the Carlisle Bell (7.7f, soft) last month; 4lb lower than for the latest of two wins in April last year; interesting. |
10/1 |
|
13 (12) |
25th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 173y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Two wins last April (1m, AW/soft) and he's 1lb lower than when last successful; the return to slow turf could also be a plus; however, he's failed to shine on either outing this season and has something to prove. |
25/1 |
|
9th 9 (12) |
11th May 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 3 |
8st 11lb |
7yo who has an impressive 8-28 strike-rate and is effective on Tapeta; he may have needed his comeback run at Newmarket last month but was beaten a long way at 66-1, and he was also below par last May/July on his final two outings last season; plenty to prove. |
33/1 |
20/1
Form: -76608 C
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (2) |
22nd Feb 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
All five wins have been over 7f on AW but latest was 11 months ago; on dangerous mark but he ended last year on a low note and was tailed off on his hurdling debut last month; has rejoined Darryll Holland since that last run but he has some questions to answer; blinkers reapplied. |
20/1 |
|
8th 3 |
23rd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
held up in rear, bad mistake and almost fell 5th, soon outpaced and pushed along |
50/1 |
|
8th 3 |
23rd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
held up in rear, bad mistake and almost fell 5th |
50/1 |
12/1
Form: 944-64
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 (6) |
13th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Triple turf winner who is 1-19 on AW; perked up with a close call at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December but he's not come close to that form in three subsequent runs; may have needed his Nottingham reappearance last month but his tactical speed will be tested back at this trip and others are more convincing. |
16/1 |
|
4th 5 (4) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 4 |
8st 7lb |
Dual C&D winner who had a near-miss off this mark at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December; didn't fire in his final two runs during the winter but has claims if he can rediscover his spark after a break. |
10/1 |
|
5th 4 (5) |
19th Jan 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
6lb below his last winning mark but recent form has been patchy, his narrow defeat at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last month surrounded by lesser efforts at the same track; 1-18 on AW; others more compelling. |
6/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £240.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £198.94 |
| Tricast | £1209.97 |
| Trifecta | £1821.40 |
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