July 29 / 14.00 Newcastle (AW)

14.00

Standard

Aveika Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £5129.32
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Aveika Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 8-71V1 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who won a Wolverhampton novice (7f, Tapeta) last month and found more progress upped to 1m2f when scoring on her handicap debut at Windsor 12 days ago; up 4lb but she kept on well under a positive ride last time and is open to more improvement; interesting contender.
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2nd

6

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Newmarket (July)

Tiffany

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

German 1m4f Group 2 winner who returned from an absence to finish second in two German Group 1s last autumn; reappeared with close Listed second at Chantilly (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago, a run she may improve for, and she's the one to beat this afternoon; a visor replaces cheekpieces.

10/11

3rd

7

(6)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 3f 133y

Class 1

14:35 Ascot

Tiffany

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Won seven of 11 races, including a 1m3f Listed contest in good style at Baden-Baden in May (her only start on soft ground) and a 1m4f Group 2 there in clearcut fashion in first-time cheekpieces when last seen (good to soft); Queen Of The Pride proved 3l too strong in the Lancashire Oaks on good ground, but perhaps softer is ideal and she should get that today; considered.

13/2

2nd

7

(1)

6th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 175y

Class 1

14:40 Haydock

Tiffany

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Her highly progressive 3yo campaign concluded with a Listed win in Germany (1m2f, good) last September and she's continued the excellent work this season, with another German Listed win (1m3f, soft) and a convincing Group 3 triumph at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last Friday; exciting and holds strong claims.

9/4

12/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 113-8 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Hot favourite when scoring over 1m on AW in his first two starts last September but he's been disappointing in last two runs, including on recent handicap debut at Kempton; in good hands and still early days but he needs to get back on track at this new trip.
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6th

9

(7)

7th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kingori

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won his first two starts (1m, AW); second in a 1m2f handicap at Newcastle in July was a career best but he couldn't back it up at Newmarket four weeks ago; low mileage so can't rule out.

12/1

5th

2

(8)

11th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Newmarket (July)

Kingori

10st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

led, headed over 2f out

7/2

2nd

2

(4)

29th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

14:00 Newcastle (AW)

Kingori

10st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Hot favourite when scoring over 1m on AW in his first two starts last September but he's been disappointing in last two runs, including on recent handicap debut at Kempton; in good hands and still early days but he needs to get back on track at this new trip.

12/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 122483 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Seven-time course winner who is just 1-24 on turf but he was creditable third at Ayr (1m2f, soft) last time and is on a workable mark on this return to Tapeta; dangerous.
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0

8

(5)

1st Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Broctune Red

9st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Gillian Boanas

Six-time course winner who was a good third over C&D on his penultimate run and he had an excuse when returned to 1m4f here last time; now drops back in trip and has possibilities if he gets a good pace and some luck.

12/1

8th

4

(5)

8th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Broctune Red

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Gillian Boanas

Won in April and has mostly run respectably since; familiar face here, including with seven wins and nine seconds, but in a 68-race career he's only once (well beaten at 1m4f in 2019) been beyond 1m2f.

8/1

3rd

1

(10)

19th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Broctune Red

9st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Gillian Boanas

On an 11-race losing run but he's a seven-time course winner (1m/1m2f) who ran well when fourth over 1m here on Tuesday; might not be far away.

9/1

Form: 4-1076

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won a Wolverhampton novice (8.6f, Tapeta) in April but she failed to beat a rival in her first two handicaps and was down the field again at Kempton (1m) last time; still lightly raced but she needs cheekpieces to make a difference at this new trip.
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7th

8

(6)

6th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maid In London

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hugo Palmer

Has been rather disappointing since C&D novice win in April (tried over 1m4f last time); visor replaces cheekpieces; bit to prove now.

8/1

9th

10

(2)

13th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Maid In London

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hugo Palmer

led, headed but prominent after 1f

9/1

4th

10

(11)

29th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

14:00 Newcastle (AW)

Maid In London

8st 12lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Hugo Palmer

Won a Wolverhampton novice (8.6f, Tapeta) in April but she failed to beat a rival in her first two handicaps and was down the field again at Kempton (1m) last time; still lightly raced but she needs cheekpieces to make a difference at this new trip.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: -30532 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Five-time turf winner who finished well when a close second at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last month; now makes his belated AW debut but he's only 1lb higher than last time and has claims if he can repeat that form.
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10th

5

(4)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Strawman

9st 9lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Gemma Tutty

Was having only his second AW start when successful at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) last October and was back off the same mark when third of nine in first-time cheekpieces at Beverley (1m2f, good) last month; still unexposed in this sphere and one to consider back from a short break.

20/1

3rd

1

(9)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Strawman

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

prominent

16/1

4th

2

(4)

19th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 4

19:05 Ripon

Strawman

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Gemma Tutty

in touch with leaders

7/1

Form: -78205 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose performer who has won five times on the Flat but his last success was almost a year ago; went close at Doncaster (1m6f, good) last month but he's been disappointing in both subsequent runs and looks opposable on this big drop back in trip.
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9th

2

(3)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 5

17:30 Haydock

The Dancing Poet

11st 2lb

J: Mr Matt Brown

T: Brian Ellison

The last three of his ten wins were last May-September (two over 1m4f then one at 1m6f) and he's 6-18 at Catterick, unraced here since two placed efforts in 2020; well beaten at three other tracks this term but he's now back to his last winning mark.

14/1

9th

2

(3)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 5

17:30 Haydock

The Dancing Poet

11st 2lb

J: Mr Matt Brown

T: Brian Ellison

The last three of his ten wins were last May-September (two over 1m4f then one at 1m6f) and he's 6-18 at Catterick, unraced here since two placed efforts in 2020; well beaten at three other tracks this term but he's now back to his last winning mark.

14/1

25/1

Form: -88106 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 14th attempt when landing a C&D handicap in May but that was a narrow success in a Class 6 event and he's been well below that form in both subsequent runs; now returns to AW but this is a big step back up in grade and others are more convincing.
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6th

6

(6)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Purple Ice

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Only win was over C&D in early May, but has lost his form since (including over C&D) and others have stronger claims.

14/1

7th

11

(2)

29th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

14:00 Newcastle (AW)

Purple Ice

8st 11lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Michael Dods

Off the mark at the 14th attempt when landing a C&D handicap in May but that was a narrow success in a Class 6 event and he's been well below that form in both subsequent runs; now returns to AW but this is a big step back up in grade and others are more convincing.

25/1

6th

4

(11)

10th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Purple Ice

9st 11lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Michael Dods

0-10 on turf and 1-15 overall, his win coming at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in May; has plenty to prove after a poor effort at Thirsk (1m4f, good to firm) last month, though.

20/1

9/1

Form: 51-100 C

Last run: 73 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has struggled on turf in his last two starts but he's 2-3 on Tapeta and still looks feasibly treated on his comfortable win at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in March; should get a decent pace on this drop back in trip and it wouldn't be a surprise if he bounced back with a big run.
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2

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heathen

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Jennie Candlish

Of his five AW wins, two have come at this track, one over today's distance; respectable third at Chester (2m, good) on his reappearance in May but needs to be at the top of his game here as he is 5lb above his last winning mark.

6/1

14/1

Form: 12-653

Last run: 156 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has record of 10-45 on AW but he's still 4lb higher than for his win at Wolverhampton (9.4f) in December and was only third of five over C&D (pulled hard) when last seen in February; should get a better tow into this race but he needs to find more back from a break.
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10th

13

(2)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Busby

9st 0lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Philip Kirby

Only 2l away over 1m4f here in early March and last win was over C&D just over a year ago; however, this veteran is usually opposable these days.

14/1

5th

9

(4)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Busby

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Veteran who gained the last six of his 12 wins on Tapeta; has not been firing on all cylinders since returning from break in October; revival needed.

12/1

7th

6

(1)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

14:42 Newcastle (AW)

Busby

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Veteran who gained the last six of his 12 wins on Tapeta; ran fairly well from the front when fifth here (1m2f) two starts ago but has not been firing on all cylinders since returning from a break in October; others preferred.

12/1

25/1

Form: 21190- C

Last run: 385 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Came into his own with three AW wins (1m3f-2m) two winters ago but he had only two runs (Tapeta/turf) last season and finished in rear at big prices in both of them; still lightly raced for his age but has something to prove after 385 days off and others are preferred.
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8th

5

(1)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Khilwafy

9st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Won back-to-back staying races (2m) here early in 2022 before struggling in the AW Championships Marathon (80-1); hasn't seen a whole lot of action since, but his recent C&D third to a stablemate of Genesius leaves his trainer something positive to work with; best to monitor only at this stage.

14/1

3rd

2

(1)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Khilwafy

10st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

1m3f winner at Southwell and a dual 2m winner here; should be on a good mark but has been very quiet in two runs on either side of an absence.

16/1

10th

5

(8)

29th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

14:00 Newcastle (AW)

Khilwafy

9st 12lb

J: Paula Muir

T: David Thompson

Came into his own with three AW wins (1m3f-2m) two winters ago but he had only two runs (Tapeta/turf) last season and finished in rear at big prices in both of them; still lightly raced for his age but has something to prove after 385 days off and others are preferred.

25/1

Non-runners

Bashful

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £11.40
Straight Forecast £10.25
Tricast £81.04
Trifecta £71.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Tiffany

RP RATINGS:

Bashful

Daily Mail:

Kingori

NEWMARKET:

Heathen

Telegraph:

Strawman

The Guardian:

Broctune Red

TOPSPEED:

Busby

POSTDATA:

Tiffany

The Times:

Tiffany

The Sun:

Tiffany

The Star:

Tiffany

Daily Record:

Tiffany

D Express:

Bashful

Daily Mirror:

Bashful