14.10
Good To SoftCelebrating The Life Of Eric Armstrong Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £3663.8
- 0m 5f 3y
- Class 6
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
16/1 (Won)
- Win: £17.80
- Place: £4.40
Form: 6-4445
Last run: 45 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Flat winner but 0-17 over hurdles and her third two runs ago was remote; opposable. |
33/1 |
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8 |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
0-16 over hurdles with limitations well exposed, but last month's 25l third at Hereford can be marked up as she'd tried to make all (not her usual run style) off the back of a 170-day absence; place claims. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 9 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Yet to win in 15 starts over hurdles, having shown some promising placed efforts last summer before her form dipped in the autumn, and she was last seen finishing lame (well held) at Stratford in October; returns on a competitive mark, but with a bit to prove. |
16/1 |
6/1
- Place: £4.30
Form: 527083 D
Last run: 68 days
W: 9st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (2) |
4th Apr 2024 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
took keen hold, prominent |
9/1 |
|
2nd 3 (2) |
4th Apr 2024 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
took keen hold, prominent |
9/1 |
|
8th 2 (5) |
22nd Mar 2024 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Multiple AW winner over this trip but hasn't been at best since last win in January; back on same mark as that success but something to find with Latin Five on latest C&D form. |
8/1 |
16/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: 746494 D
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 16 (2) |
15th May 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Two wins in first spell with this trainer but recent runs in second not up to scratch; weakened out of it behind a couple of these at Brighton then finished two places behind Lion Ring at Lingfield. |
20/1 |
|
8th 16 (2) |
15th May 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Two wins in first spell with this trainer but recent runs in second not up to scratch; weakened out of it behind a couple of these at Brighton then finished two places behind Lion Ring at Lingfield. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: 9-3785
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (10) |
4th Oct 2023 Soft 0m 5f 8y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
in touch with leaders, pushed along over 2f out, unbalanced and lost ground quickly over 1f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong |
4/1 |
|
4th 11 (2) |
28th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
in touch with leaders, outpaced over 1f out, rallied but drifted right final 110yds, ran on, not pace to challenge |
12/1 |
|
5th 4 (3) |
18th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Down the field in similar event over C&D (good) last month, taking record to 0-5; however, may fare better if the surface is riding slower (peak RPR came on soft). |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 746524 D
Last run: 51 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (6) |
29th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 5f 8y Class 5 |
8st 8lb |
Four wins last May-July, with no joy since; he finished close up four and five starts back, acts on soft and is edging down the weights, but he was never dangerous in Westgate Warrior's C&D race two weeks ago. |
10/1 |
|
9 (6) |
29th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 5f 8y Class 5 |
8st 8lb |
Four wins last May-July, with no joy since; he finished close up four and five starts back, acts on soft and is edging down the weights, but he was never dangerous in Westgate Warrior's C&D race two weeks ago. |
10/1 |
|
7th 8 (11) |
15th Oct 2025 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Four wins last May-July, with no joy since but he finished close up three and four starts back (his last two runs at 5f) before two lesser shows over 6f; beaten a head off this mark over C&D (good) in August, so a case can be made. |
10/1 |
5/1
Form: 554914 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 9 (8) |
3rd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Arrived late to win at Southwell (5f) and only faded late on at Doncaster last week (good to firm); remains in form and she is proven on a stiff 5f. |
7/1 |
|
5th 3 (8) |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 3y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Produced late when winning a 5f handicap at Southwell three weeks ago; has the ability to defy a 3lb rise and she has run well over C&D in the past; one for the shortlist. |
10/1 |
|
1st 10 (8) |
2nd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Yet to shine on AW but she has slipped to a tempting mark and last month's return to action (6f) should have blown away any cobwebs; the return to 5f is in her favour too and she could run a big race at a price. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 097620
Last run: 155 days
W: 8st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 (3) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Last run was too bad to be true and had made a positive start for this yard, and he's closely matched with Dr Ali; possibilities. |
10/1 |
|
12th 15 (17) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
On a long losing sequence but he has started life well for John Mackie on last two outings, fourth of 12 in 5f Catterick handicap ten days ago; very much one to consider off the same mark with cheekpieces refitted. |
10/1 |
|
4th 10 (1) |
8th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Finished second in this race in 2023 (soft) and 2024 (heavy); good second at Wolverhampton on his stable debut (6f) two weeks ago; well drawn back on turf but his 18 turf runs have seen him steer clear of anything faster than good to soft. |
6/1 |
25/1
Form: 273700
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (3) |
21st Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 96y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Sole win from 39 starts was in June 2022 and he's been beaten 13l or more in his last four runs; opposable. |
25/1 |
|
7th 2 (2) |
12th Jun 2025 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Of interest on last year's best but he ended 2024 with a whimper and neither AW run this March suggested he was the answer. |
20/1 |
|
11th 12 (9) |
28th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
took keen hold, in rear throughout |
16/1 |
6/1
Form: 334-34
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (5) |
16th Jan 2024 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Eight-race maiden; not far off his best when fifth of 11 at Southwell last month but he'll need to raise his game if he's to break his duck in this field. |
7/1 |
|
5th 3 (10) |
21st Dec 2023 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
midfield |
10/1 |
|
9th 3 (3) |
28th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Lightly raced 3yo who has run creditably in both 5f handicaps this year, more recently 2l behind Opal Storm at Carlisle three weeks ago; needs more to win but that's not out of the question. |
6/1 |
7/1
Form: 640189 CD
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 7lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 (11) |
30th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
8st 8lb |
Made all at Pontefract (5f) in August and he's 6lb lower now back on AW; however, this 10yo has failed to fire on grass on his last three outings and he's 0-15 on AW. |
20/1 |
|
9th 11 (11) |
30th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
8st 8lb |
Made all at Pontefract (5f) in August and he's 6lb lower now back on AW; however, this 10yo has failed to fire on grass on his last three outings and he's 0-15 on AW. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: 083308 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (5) |
8th Jan 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders |
10/1 |
|
11th 12 (13) |
28th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Form has dipped in two starts this month but his two efforts in August were respectable; dangerous mark but something to prove again now. |
12/1 |
11/2
Form: 09-851 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 7 (14) |
28th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Off the mark at the tenth attempt when dead-heating in a six-runner handicap at Salisbury seven weeks ago (5f, good); 3lb rise could find her out in this deeper race. |
11/2 |
|
1st 4 (1) |
10th Aug 2023 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
towards rear |
11/2 |
|
5th 4 (6) |
12th Jul 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
5yo who is 0-8 and has been well held in her last three handicaps (5f, good to firm); mark is tumbling and she may have needed the run at Nottingham last month but others are more convincing. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: -67809
Last run: 2 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 (1) |
20th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
2yo promise but he's been struggling badly in handicaps this year; dropped 19lb as a consequence but the fitting of cheekpieces isn't enough to tempt today; one of three runners for the yard. |
25/1 |
|
13th 4 (12) |
28th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
This is more suitable than the Class 2 handicap he contested on Tuesday but he's still not easily recommended on 2023 evidence. |
14/1 |
|
9th 13 (13) |
26th Sep 2023 Soft 0m 6f 18y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
dwelt start and stumbled start, took keen hold, always behind |
33/1 |
20/1
Form: 466-00
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 9lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 (4) |
28th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Chance on last year's best but she's only been seen twice this year, eight months apart, and hasn't shown a great deal on either occasion; the addition of an eyeshield isn't enough to tempt. |
20/1 |
|
12th 12 (2) |
7th Sep 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 182y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
in touch with leaders |
25/1 |
|
11th 10 (6) |
2nd Jan 2023 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Off the mark when landing a Thirsk handicap (6f, good) in August but she's not gone on from that and was only sixth of nine on Tapeta at Southwell last time; this drop back to 5f should be fine but she's now 1-17 and others look stronger; headgear back on. |
14/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £275.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £195.56 |
| Tricast | £965.50 |
| Trifecta | £2520.80 |
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