July 14 / 14.15 Ascot

14.15

Good To Firm

Property Race Day Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £8191.2
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Property Race Day Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £3.70

Form: -22113 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
6-13 on the AW since June last year, but is 6lb higher for this return to turf (0-6) and may not want too much rain; comes with risks attached in any case.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(9)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

One Step Beyond

9st 11lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

midfield, towards rear 5f out

14/1

10th

11

(10)

6th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ascot

One Step Beyond

10st 0lb

J: Miss Ella Smart

T: Gary & Josh Moore

led, headed 4f out

12/1

2nd
11 (8)
Botas

14/1

  • Place: £6.50

Form: 941303 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner at up to 1m1f on the Flat in France (four on the AW) and made a promising stable debut when third of ten at Kempton (1m, AW) 16 days ago; ground faster than good would be an unknown, but worth a second look were conditions to ease.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(3)

1st Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Botas

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Jim Boyle

All six AW starts since joining this yard have come over 1m on the Kempton Polytrack, winning two of them the latest of which was from 3lb lower in May; beaten less than a length into third of 11 at Ascot (1m, good to soft) last month and each-way claims if able to repeat that form on this surface.

12/1

3rd

3

(6)

12th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Ascot

Botas

9st 10lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

prominent, led over 1f out

7/1

7th

1

(3)

26th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Botas

10st 4lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

2-5 over C&D since joining this yard (both wins under Luke Catton), his latest success coming in a slightly stronger contest last month; no match for an easy winner at Goodwood (1m, good) 19 days ago, but that was still a good effort and he's much respected back here.

5/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: -55736 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
2lb higher than when winning this race for Chris Dwyer two years ago, but 3lb lower than when successful for this yard at Sandown (7f, good to firm) last August; possible he didn't handle Epsom last time and he could go well, especially if able to gain an uncontested lead.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

4th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

12:58 Ludlow

Global Esteem

11st 8lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Recorded his sixth Flat win when scoring at Sandown in August and he's won twice over hurdles since then, with his latest success in a Huntingdon handicap (2m, good) last month; open to more progress in this sphere and he's strongly respected on this switch to a claimer.

5/2

2nd

2

4th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

12:58 Ludlow

Global Esteem

11st 8lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Recorded his sixth Flat win when scoring at Sandown in August and he's won twice over hurdles since then, with his latest success in a Huntingdon handicap (2m, good) last month; open to more progress in this sphere and he's strongly respected on this switch to a claimer.

5/2

1st

2

12th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

12:50 Huntingdon

Global Esteem

11st 8lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

took keen hold, raced in second, jumped slightly right 2nd, led after 3rd, pestered home turn, good jump 2 out, ridden out run-in, always doing enough

11/8

15/2

Form: 028-01 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick over this trip last summer and returned to winning form at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) four weeks ago; may have been fortunate there, but that was only his second start of the season and he is just 2lb higher; all wins on good or faster ground, so wouldn't want too much rain.
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Verdict Starting price

5

(10)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

15:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Island Bandit

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Heather Main

Six wins on turf and 0-9 on the AW, though was only beaten a head here (8.6f) last October and is now 3lb lower; each-way claims.

9/1

4

(3)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Island Bandit

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Heather Main

Six-time turf winner but his last success was in August 2023; returned to form with a close call at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in October but diminishing returns since and was only fourth of five on his Bath reappearance (1m, firm) last month; others preferred.

7/1

4

(3)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Island Bandit

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Heather Main

Six-time turf winner but his last success was in August 2023; returned to form with a close call at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in October but diminishing returns since and was only fourth of five on his Bath reappearance (1m, firm) last month; others preferred.

7/1

Form: 4-9351 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Doubled his tally when making all at Newmarket (1m, good) a fortnight ago, but now 5lb higher back in stronger company and far from certain to be allowed his own way again; unraced on ground softer than good.
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6th

4

(2)

31st Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Sandown

Cabinet Of Clowns

9st 11lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Generally very consistent last season and was back in peak form when scoring in refitted blinkers at Windsor (1m, good) this month; probably doesn't have much margin for error off new mark but can still pose a threat; often leads.

9/2

1st

5

(12)

15th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:50 Windsor

Cabinet Of Clowns

10st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Fair fifth at Newmarket in May, before a lesser show 11 days ago; peak 2023 efforts (one C&D) came when blinkers were enlisted on last five starts and they now return for the first time this season; one to note.

12/1

8th

7

(6)

4th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Cabinet Of Clowns

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

prominent

7/1

7/1

Form: 625802 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Still 6lb higher than when successful at Windsor (1m, soft) in April, but only beaten a neck off this mark back at Windsor (1m, good to firm) 13 days ago; has a good strike-rate on turf (6-26) and is respected.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(5)

15th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Sly Madam

9st 13lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Sheena West

Recorded a clearcut success on soft going at Windsor (1m) in the spring; respectable third on similar surface at this course (1m1f) most recently; has slipped back to an attractive mark and enters calculations.

10/1

3rd

8

(6)

27th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Sly Madam

9st 4lb

J: George Bass

T: Sheena West

Similar type to Junkanoo, having recorded a clearcut success on soft going at Windsor (1m) in the spring; not disgraced over 1m1f three starts back; on a workable mark and looks one to consider.

9/1

4th

1

(9)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Sandown

Sly Madam

10st 0lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Sheena West

in touch with leaders

10/1

Form: 124951 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Gained her tenth career success in another apprentice event from 3lb lower under Oliver Searle (record on her 121144124951) at Newmarket (1m, good) three weeks ago; has run with credit on a soft surface, but all turf wins have come on good/good to firm so she may not want too much rain.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(1)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Kempton (AW)

Crystal Casque

9st 10lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

midfield

8/1

3rd

3

(6)

18th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Sandown

Crystal Casque

9st 12lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Racked up 13 wins in a superb career; unable to repeat last year's Ascot win in the same race this month but she'd been in good form for Oliver Searle previously and some of her best turf efforts have come over C&D, including a win; weighted to be involved.

14/1

5th

4

(13)

6th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ascot

Crystal Casque

10st 6lb

J: Mrs Jo Supple

T: Rod Millman

prominent on inner, switched right 3f out, headway 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

9/1

9/1

Form: 541-63 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
All three wins on a straight track, the latest off 7lb lower at Newmarket (1m, good to soft) last October; 1lb lower than when third of nine over that same C&D in May and fresher than most for the time of year; each-way claims at least especially were the ground to ease.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

2

(12)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 1

15:10 Doncaster

Canoodled

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ed Walker

raced wide early, prominent, raced in second after 1f, pressed leader over 3f out, weakened over 2f out

33/1

11th

2

(12)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 1

15:10 Doncaster

Canoodled

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ed Walker

raced wide early, prominent, raced in second after 1f, pressed leader over 3f out, weakened over 2f out

33/1

4th

5

(6)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 1

14:08 Nottingham

Canoodled

8st 13lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Ed Walker

6yo whose first go at about 1m2f was a winning one in 15-runner race at the York Ebor meeting (good to firm) in August, leading final 1f at 25-1; won on it in the past but has not shone on softer than good in 2023 or 2024, trying heavy ground (1m2f) on latest start; plenty to find on ratings.

40/1

33/1

Form: 859157 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Had dropped 6lb below his last winning mark when regaining winning form at Lingfield (1m, AW) in May, but lesser efforts on turf (1m/1m2f) the last twice; more will be needed.
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7th

3

(10)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:14 Lingfield (AW)

Enough Already

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Charlie Wallis

Won three times here (1m/1m2f) before his spell in Ireland and showed the ability remains when third of ten over 1m2f at this course last month; only sixth back here again since, though.

16/1

9

(9)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Enough Already

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Four modest efforts for current stable this year; dropping down the weights but he has too much to prove for comfort.

50/1

9th

8

(13)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Enough Already

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Wallis

Has beaten a total of one rival in three outings for this yard; would be a surprise winner.

66/1

Form: -11623

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
2-2 on the AW and 0-9 on turf, but in the frame on six occasions as when third of 15 at Carlisle (7.7f, good to soft) last time; slow starts have become a habit, though, and that wouldn't be helpful in a race of this competitiveness.
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1st

2

(6)

7th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:30 Redcar

Painters Palette

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Rebecca Menzies

Record of 3-4 on the AW but has comparable form on turf and ran right up to his best when third over 1m2f at Ayr 16 days ago; C&D winner in August who should be in the thick of it.

6/1

3rd

3

(1)

21st Sep 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ayr

Painters Palette

9st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Has done well for shrewd current connections and scored at Wolverhampton (9.5f) last time, taking AW record to 3-4; only 1-11 on turf but the win came on most recent attempt in this sphere; steadily progressive and enters calculations.

11/4

1st

6

(8)

7th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Painters Palette

9st 5lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won his first two starts for this yard at this track, the second of them over C&D; added a Redcar handicap last month and ran another sound race when fourth at Newcastle last week (just in front of Carolus Magnus); should give it another good go.

13/2

OUR TIP

5/1

Form: 1-2 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Both starts in Wolverhampton novices (7f, AW) 296 days apart, winning for the Charltons on debut and finishing second of 11 when sent off 4-6 for his return/stable debut last month; still open to further improvement on turf/handicap debut and shouldn't have a problem with the extra furlong.
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11th

3

(9)

14th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Ascot

Mars Magic

9st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Ferguson

Both starts in Wolverhampton novices (7f, AW) 296 days apart, winning for the Charltons on debut and finishing second of 11 when sent off 4-6 for his return/stable debut last month; still open to further improvement on turf/handicap debut and shouldn't have a problem with the extra furlong.

5/1

2nd

1

(2)

26th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mars Magic

10st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

prominent

7/4

1st

4

(8)

3rd Sep 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mars Magic

9st 4lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

pushed along early, prominent, pushed along and went third over 2f out, went second and challenging inside final furlong, led inside final 110yds, won going away

6/1

Form: 220527 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
1-15 but in the frame on eight occasions; didn't enjoy the clearest of runs at Pontrefract (1m2f, good to firm) last time, but does seems better over this trip and is capable of making his presence felt off this mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(4)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:55 Newcastle (AW)

Million Thanks

9st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won comfortably off 1lb higher on seasonal debut at Pontefract (1m, good) in May but largely disappointing since; safely held when third in first-time visor over C&D one week ago and needs to find extra today.

12/1

3rd

7

(5)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Million Thanks

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

pressed winner, no extra over 1f out

13/2

4th

3

(5)

2nd Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 4

16:05 Musselburgh

Million Thanks

9st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Began season with emphatic handicap win at Pontefract (1m, good) in May but not much has gone to plan for him since and he was well beaten when returned to Pontefract in August; in calmer waters here but it still takes a leap of faith to support him.

11/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £255.20
Straight Forecast £235.67
Tricast £1817.88
Trifecta £2240.60

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Crystal Casque

NEWMARKET:

Mars Magic

The Times:

Painters Palette

Daily Mirror:

Island Bandit

SPOTLIGHT:

Sly Madam

LAMBOURN:

Canoodled

RP RATINGS:

Global Esteem

Daily Record:

Cabinet Of Clowns

Telegraph:

Mars Magic

The Sun:

Painters Palette

The Star:

Island Bandit

POSTDATA:

Sly Madam

Daily Mail:

Canoodled

D Express:

Global Esteem

WEST COUNTRY:

Crystal Casque

The Guardian:

Crystal Casque