13.15
Good To SoftMeriel Tufnell Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £11596.5
- 0m 6f 2y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £11.00
- Place: £3.60
Form: 259071 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 (3) |
23rd Jun 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
He's now 9lb lower than when completing a double last September and he got a bit closer to the target at Windsor ten days ago; finished second off a 4lb higher mark in this race last year; revival imminent. |
10/1 |
|
9th 7 (5) |
13th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
He's now 7lb lower than when completing a double last September but has finished no better than ninth on his six outings since. |
33/1 |
|
9th 7 (5) |
31st May 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
awkward start, in touch with leaders |
14/1 |
20/1
- Place: £4.10
Form: 890809 C
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (2) |
26th Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Beaten about 2l when sixth of 16 at Ayr (6f, good to soft) last month but he's been below his best in two starts since (6f/7f); without a win since November 2023 and now steps back up to 1m for the first time in over three years; best watched. |
12/1 |
|
9 (1) |
11th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Versatile trip-wise and was runner-up over 6f here (good) in April but he's not matched that form since and is now 0-21 since his last win in November 2023; stablemate of No Nay Nevermind. |
14/1 |
|
4 (2) |
28th Jul 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Not easy to win with these days (last turf win was in August 2022); good C&D second in April; hasn't fared quite as well since, although fair run when 2.25l sixth of 16 over C&D three weeks ago. |
9/1 |
10/1
- Place: £4.00
Form: 332175 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (4) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
11-time turf winner who won by 4l at Lingfied in July but he's been a long way below that form in three subsequent runs; this return to 6f is no problem but he needs a major revival on belated Tapeta debut; blinkers reapplied. |
14/1 |
|
6th 4 (4) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
11-time turf winner who won by 4l at Lingfied in July but he's been a long way below that form in three subsequent runs; this return to 6f is no problem but he needs a major revival on belated Tapeta debut; blinkers reapplied. |
14/1 |
|
8th 10 (1) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Ran away with a turf handicap here (5f, good to soft; blinkered first time) in July; two heavy defeats have followed and this looks a warm race in which to try and bounce back; no accessories this time. |
25/1 |
33/1
Form: 117-00
Last run: 48 days
W: 9st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (9) |
11th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
His C&D win last October came off a 16lb higher mark so his ability for a race of this nature isn't in doubt; he hasn't been firing in recent starts though, including when well supported. |
6/1 |
|
9 (6) |
18th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Two 6f wins in 2024, both off a mark 14lb higher than today's; the odd promising sign this year and Hector Crouch replaces a 7lb claimer tonight. |
14/1 |
|
4th 1 (4) |
6th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
5yo who has a regressive profile but has dropped down the weights and took a step back in the right direction when sixth of 14 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June last time; might not be far away. |
9/2 |
5/1
Form: 8-9034
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (5) |
7th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Both of his wins from 41 starts have been on turf, the most recent in October 2023, but he was unlucky not to finish closer at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) 31 days ago; each-way claims if things drop right for this hold-up performer. |
7/1 |
|
5th 6 (9) |
6th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Always had his quirks and again hung left when a beaten-favourite at Southwell last time; usually dropped in and that will likely be the case again from the outside stall, in which case he'll need things to pan out ideally down from 7f. |
8/1 |
|
6th 4 (4) |
11th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
0-13 on AW but he is fully effective on Tapeta; the step up to 7f didn't yield instant dividends at Wolverhampton 16 days ago but he didn't get chance to show his true colours, tight for room inside the final furlong and having to switch right before keeping on steadily; this more spacious track could see him in a better light. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 571754 C
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (4) |
1st Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Five-time turf winner on a variety of ground, but has shown precious little in nine starts for this yard despite a plummeting mark; market should indicate whether a revival is expected. |
14/1 |
|
13th 5 (7) |
3rd Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Five-time winner over 5f on turf; out of form since joining present yard, but has dropped to a good mark and may do better on return from a break. |
25/1 |
8/1
Form: 715046 CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (5) |
15th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Career win number ten at Yarmouth last month (6f, good) and the first-time visor tried there was replaced by cheekpieces when fourth at Bath; with the visor back on he's entitled to have some say. |
10/1 |
|
1 (3) |
1st Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
All of his turf wins have been on good or quicker and he secured his tenth career success when scoring at Yarmouth (6f) two weeks ago; remains feasibly treated off 4lb higher and he's a big player again if he gets a good tow into this race; visor worn last time is removed and cheekpieces return. |
7/2 |
|
3 (6) |
16th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Won off way higher marks in the past and ran respectably to be third at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) last time; first-time visor joins his regular tongue-tie (usually wears cheekpieces) and he's down to a career-low mark; has run well here before and he's respected. |
5/1 |
8/1
Form: 707778 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 (3) |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Form for new yard this term comprises two placed efforts over 1m and a running-on sixth over 7f; useful over 6f early in career but isn't crying out for the return to this trip. |
7/1 |
|
6th 12 (11) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Smart 2yo for Wiliam Haggas; won a Killarney handicap in July 2024 when trained by Willie Mullins; two good runs for new yard this spring, third at Newcastle and Pontefract (both 1m), and likely to be in the shake up. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 1 (3) |
7th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Listed winner for William Haggas and handicap scorer for Willie Mullins; close third at Newcastle (1m, AW) on stable/seasonal debut; possibilities off same mark back on turf. |
4/1 |
10/1
Form: 440057 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 10 (12) |
17th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
midfield on outer, pushed along halfway, switched to near side and ridden over 2f out |
7/1 |
|
4th 12 (3) |
3rd Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
Good strike-rate on AW and he's run creditably on his last three starts; drops back in trip and he's one to take seriously. |
12/1 |
|
5th 11 (7) |
17th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
4-9 on Tapeta including two wins over 6f here; 7lb below his last winning mark and has run with credit over 7f at Southwell in his last two starts, but this stiffer track does pose a question. |
9/1 |
9/1
Form: 316719 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 11 (9) |
3rd Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Inconsistent and regressive this year but down the weights and he was third of 13 off this mark over C&D last month; would have been closer granted a clear run and can be involved if he's on another going day. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 12 (6) |
10th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
5lb lower than for his turf win last August; mixed bag this year but he's fully effective under these conditions; others still appeal more. |
16/1 |
|
11th 10 (11) |
19th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
slowly away |
10/1 |
4/1
Form: 656312 D BF
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (2) |
31st Jan 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
led narrowly on far side of group, headed halfway, weakened inside final furlong |
9/2 |
|
7th 2 (2) |
31st Jan 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
The veteran of the field but he arrives in top form, finding only the revitalised Mondammej too strong over C&D three weeks ago; not dismissed lightly off an unchanged mark. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 7 (7) |
8th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
led but pestered, headed inside final furlong, soon no extra |
7/1 |
20/1
Form: 08-990 D
Last run: 127 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (9) |
2nd Nov 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
taken down early, took keen hold, held up in rear, rapid headway halfway, raced slightly wide but pressed leaders home turn, weakened quickly from 2f out |
7/1 |
|
8th 5 (9) |
2nd Nov 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
taken down early, took keen hold, held up in rear |
7/1 |
|
7th 3 (2) |
1st Oct 2024 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
His last win was in France in 2021 but he's dropped a long way in the weights and showed signs of a revival when third at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) two weeks ago; that was with an eyeshield added and he has claims if he can back that up. |
3/1 |
20/1
Form: 220/07
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (4) |
16th Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Couple of 6f wins at Brighton last term; proved resurgent over C&D (good to soft) last week, going down by only a whisker; now 2lb lower and due to go back up 6lb in future; leading player. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 9 (1) |
7th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Won twice here (6f) last year but on a downward trajectory since then; shaped okay here (fifth) on return from a 266-day absence in early September but his more recent AW efforts (6f-7f) have failed to offer further encouragement. |
20/1 |
|
11th 12 (1) |
29th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Scored three times off higher marks last year but has a doubt over current form, having posted two substandard efforts since belatedly returning to action. |
16/1 |
Non-runners
Antiphon, Sound Of Iona
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £188.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £142.48 |
| Tricast | £1769.57 |
| Trifecta | £2315.90 |
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