July 15 / 14.07 Chester

14.07

Good To Soft

Printworks Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £5096
  • 1m 4f 63y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Printworks Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Thunderstorms

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.40
  • Place: £1.80

Form: /37-33

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose performer who is on a long losing run but he returned from a lengthy absence with a close third at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) on his stable debut last month; that form puts him in the picture and he ran into a resurgent rival when a respectable third of five at Ffos Las (1m6f, good) last time; dangerous on this drop back in trip.
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3rd

1

(6)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:35 Brighton

Red Royalist

9st 10lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Regressive 10yo who faded into fifth at Kempton (1m4f, AW) three weeks ago; needs to do better here but will be suited by the return to turf.

16/1

3rd

1

(6)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:35 Brighton

Red Royalist

9st 10lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Regressive 10yo who faded into fifth at Kempton (1m4f, AW) three weeks ago; needs to do better here but will be suited by the return to turf.

16/1

5th

1

(2)

10th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Red Royalist

9st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

midfield, headway from over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

16/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 805/23 D

Last run: 106 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Started this year with two good efforts on the Flat (2m, AW) but she's struggled back over hurdles in her last two starts; has bit to prove again back at 1m4f in this sphere and her sole Flat win was over two years ago; hood and cheekpieces are removed.
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7th

3

(10)

27th Apr 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alchemystique

9st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Steph Hollinshead

Last win came at 125-1 in a maiden hurdle in November 2021; went close over 1m6f here on his return in January but his two runs since have resulted in a tailed off at Newcastle (2m) and a sixth of 11 back at this track (1m4f); wasn't beaten far last time and now goes back up in trip but others are more convincing; hood reapplied.

25/1

7th

3

(10)

27th Apr 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alchemystique

9st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Steph Hollinshead

Last win came at 125-1 in a maiden hurdle in November 2021; went close over 1m6f here on his return in January but his two runs since have resulted in a tailed off at Newcastle (2m) and a sixth of 11 back at this track (1m4f); wasn't beaten far last time and now goes back up in trip but others are more convincing; hood reapplied.

25/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 0433/2

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 20 starts was in a maiden hurdle but she returned to the Flat after a long absence with a close second at Nottingham (1m2f) last month; that was a strong-finishing effort behind an improver and she's an interesting contender on this step back up in trip; last run was on good to firm but she handles most ground.
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5th

5

(4)

18th Sep 2024

Good

1m 3f 104y

Class 4

16:40 Yarmouth

Shes A Novelty

9st 7lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Fergal O’Brien

Ended last season with wins in amateur races at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) and Haydock (11.6f, good); has had only three runs this season but came second at Windsor in June and went one better at Catterick (1m4f, good to firm) one month ago; far from ruled out with 3lb rise.

11/2

1st

7

(10)

19th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Shes A Novelty

11st 0lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Fergal O’Brien

took keen hold, raced in second, led over 3f out, ridden from over 1f out, kept on gamely

7/2

2nd

1

(1)

29th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

17:00 Windsor

Shes A Novelty

10st 2lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Fergal O’Brien

Comfortably won an amateur's race over C&D (good to firm) last August on her only run at Windsor, before also scoring at Haydock next time; respectable return four weeks ago and major player if back to her peak.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: U40-84 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has record of 4-33 and last win was in December 2021; returned to form with a close fourth off reduced mark at Kempton (2m, AW) last month but this is a different test on this big drop back in trip and he has some work to do; cheekpieces are reapplied for first time since his debut.
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4

(7)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:23 Bath

Sophar Sogood

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: John Butler

Convincing winner at Catterick (2m, good) in August and following effort was respectable; ran no race last time at Chester but wouldn't be without hope if back on song.

20/1

11th

13

(1)

12th Sep 2025

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 5

15:50 Chester

Sophar Sogood

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Butler

Returned to turf with convincing win at Catterick (2m good) last month and has the plum inside draw here but had to settle for fifth off new mark a fortnight ago and may find younger rivals better handicapped again.

12/1

1

(8)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ffos Las

Sophar Sogood

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John Butler

Five-time AW winner whose success at Catterick (2m, good) three weeks ago was a first win on turf for nearly four years; might need a fraction more up 4lb but that was a pretty convincing success; Colin Keane's first ride for the yard; respected.

7/2

Form: 08-059 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Won off 13lb higher over C&D (good) last June but he's lost his way since and has beaten only one rival in his three runs this season; has plenty to prove and this is a step back up in grade; headgear removed.
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9

(6)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

14:14 Redcar

Bamboo Bay

8st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tracy Waggott

C&D winner but he arrives below par, only sixth of eight in 14f Carlisle handicap 33 days ago; he's not easy to make a case for.

20/1

8

(1)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 32y

Class 6

16:00 Carlisle

Bamboo Bay

8st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tracy Waggott

Three wins on the Flat, the latest at Redcar last September (1m6f, good to firm); hasn't been at his best this year, although fair run when 10l fourth of 12 at Beverley last time (good to firm).

10/1

8

(1)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 32y

Class 6

16:00 Carlisle

Bamboo Bay

8st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tracy Waggott

Three wins on the Flat, the latest at Redcar last September (1m6f, good to firm); hasn't been at his best this year, although fair run when 10l fourth of 12 at Beverley last time (good to firm).

10/1

6/1

Form: 0-0774

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Four 1m1f wins for other yards, with the latest at Tipperary (good) last August; on dangerous mark but he's finished down the field in his four runs this year and still has stamina to prove at this sort of trip; others look stronger.
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13th

6

(1)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Snag It

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: P J F Murphy

prominent, weakened quickly towards far side under 2f out, eased inside final furlong

10/1

Form: 0-7765 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Well treated on his wins at Hamilton (1m3f, good) and Kempton (1m4f, AW) for Ian Williams last May but he's been disappointing since and has been beaten 9l or more in four starts for his current yard; drops back in trip/grade after a 2m run here last time but he needs to turn things around.
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8th

5

(9)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Heart Of Soul

10st 12lb

J: Miss Alice Keighley

T: Patrick Morris

towards rear of midfield

20/1

6th

8

(6)

16th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:35 Chester

Heart Of Soul

8st 4lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Patrick Morris

Six wins for Ian Williams including three over C&D, but lost his way including after moving to this yard; latest fifth of nine at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) was a bit better, but not enough to make him of interest.

33/1

5th

2

(3)

9th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heart Of Soul

9st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Patrick Morris

Won at Hamilton (1m3f, good) and Kempton (1m4f, AW) for Ian Williams last May but he's lost his way since his last success and has been beaten 9l or more in five runs for current yard; mark is tumbling but he has a lot to prove.

16/1

Form: -14220

Last run: 77 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
All eight runs have been on AW; won a classified event for George Boughey at Lingfield (1m2f) in January and was runner-up in her final two runs for that yard; looks interesting on that form but she struggled on her stable debut at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in April and has some questions to answer after another break.
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8th

10

(10)

1st Jul 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Princess Nieve

8st 11lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Patrick Morris

1m2f AW winner for George Boughey last January but she's struggled for current yard including at 2m and 1m3f on Tapeta in last two runs; mark has bottomed out now and she makes no appeal.

40/1

8th

14

(5)

31st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Princess Nieve

8st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Patrick Morris

Won a classified at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) for George Boughey in January 2023; not much to shout about from last April onwards.

66/1

Form: 84-823

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent 11-race maiden who was third of three at Haydock last month but he was only just caught there (1m4f, good to firm) on his penultimate run; looks interesting on that form and he ran well on heavy ground last autumn; hood worn in last five starts is removed.
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8th

5

18th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Worcester

Swift Tuttle

11st 4lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won over hurdles off today's mark in 2023 and was placed on the Flat last autumn, but returned from a layoff with a heavy Flat defeat last month and he's tricky to weigh up on this first hurdling start for 603 days; tongue-tie (last used last May) is refitted.

10/1

8th

10

(6)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 5

17:30 Haydock

Swift Tuttle

10st 0lb

J: Miss Poppy Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Ridden last six starts by Poppy Wynne, first past the post at Doncaster (1m6f, good to soft) last July but disqualified for whip offence; solid sequence continued but there may be a question over his readiness today after a break; market may guide.

10/1

8th

10

(6)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 5

17:30 Haydock

Swift Tuttle

10st 0lb

J: Miss Poppy Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Ridden last six starts by Poppy Wynne, first past the post at Doncaster (1m6f, good to soft) last July but disqualified for whip offence; solid sequence continued but there may be a question over his readiness today after a break; market may guide.

10/1

Form: 7-7325 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has record of 4-15 on turf, including a win at this track; has had some close calls over 1m4f on AW and turf this season but her form slumped over C&D last time; has bit to prove again after that and all of her turf runs have been on good/good to firm.
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7th

3

(9)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bookmark

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Mark Loughnane

Four-time turf winner; 0-12 on AW but went close off 8lb higher over C&D in May; has a fighting chance if back to that form.

14/1

6th

1

(2)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Bookmark

11st 4lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Mark Loughnane

midfield

8/1

3rd

5

(7)

7th Sep 2023

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

17:10 Haydock

Bookmark

9st 5lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Mark Loughnane

Four-time fast-ground winner, including twice in the month of September, who's slid to a handy mark; has to improve a deal on recent efforts but will be happier back on turf and can do better.

10/1

Form: -67853 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Collected three wins (1m2f-1m6f) in second half of 2022; hasn't made a big impact off a sliding mark this season but she was a fair third at Carlisle (1m3f, good to soft) last time and has possibilities if she can build on that back up in trip.
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10th

8

(8)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Peripeteia

9st 3lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Philip Kirby

C&D winner but she came in last of six here two weeks ago; others appeal more.

8/1

10th

8

(8)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Peripeteia

9st 3lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Philip Kirby

C&D winner but she came in last of six here two weeks ago; others appeal more.

8/1

6th

6

(7)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Peripeteia

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Philip Kirby

raced wide early, prominent, weakened over 2f out

3/1

Non-runners

Swift Tuttle, Bookmark, Peripeteia

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £38.20
Straight Forecast £38.34
Tricast £79.94
Trifecta £169.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

She's A Novelty

RP RATINGS:

Red Royalist

TOPSPEED:

Snag It

NEWMARKET:

Sophar Sogood

Daily Mail:

Peripeteia

Telegraph:

Snag It

Daily Record:

Sophar Sogood

POSTDATA:

She's A Novelty

The Times:

She's A Novelty

Daily Mirror:

She's A Novelty

The Sun:

She's A Novelty

The Star:

She's A Novelty

The Guardian:

Red Royalist

D Express:

Red Royalist