16.02
Standardquaffbox.com Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £3140.4
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 6
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Showers
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £1.60
Form: 912340 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 17 (10) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Looked as good as ever when second of nine at Catterick (6f, good) on his reappearance in April but that hasn't been a springboard to better things; conditions no problem and he's on a manageable mark but this is a warm race in which to try to bounce back. |
25/1 |
|
7th 8 (8) |
26th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Very productive in the first half of 2025 but has subsequently been unable to add to his tally; admittedly ties in with a couple of today's opponents on C&D form three weeks ago (penultimate start). |
12/1 |
|
20th 19 (22) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Tends to lead and he made all to beat 18 rivals in this race (good to firm) 12 months ago; bubbling under this season, beaten off only late on at Doncaster last Friday; won't mind if rain softens the ground (used to be considered a mud-lover); should make a bold bid for a repeat success. |
14/1 |
6/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 260694
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 10 (8) |
29th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
No problem with conditions and he ran his best race back from a short break when fourth of ten at Lingfield last month (7f, AW); more appealing than many off a dangerous mark. |
7/1 |
|
1st 10 (8) |
29th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
No problem with conditions and he ran his best race back from a short break when fourth of ten at Lingfield last month (7f, AW); more appealing than many off a dangerous mark. |
7/1 |
|
4th 2 (5) |
8th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Three of his four wins have been at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) and latest was in January; finished down the field in last two starts but he had an excuse over 6f last time and he could rediscover his spark back up in trip; not ruled out off workable mark. |
12/1 |
16/1
- Place: £5.50
Form: 016800 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 (9) |
6th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
|
19th 86 |
22nd Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 4lb
|
Off the mark at the 20th attempt at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) in June; however, he's failed to kick on from that; unproven on slow ground. |
66/1 |
|
13th 14 (5) |
19th Sep 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
Off the mark at the 20th attempt when sweeping through from the back at Thirsk in June (6f, good to firm); beaten off this mark twice since and even his best form this year might not be enough here. |
33/1 |
9/2
Form: 321420 CD
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 8 (12) |
20th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Had a blip at Thirsk last month but generally reliable and was back on song with a creditable fourth of 12 at Newcastle (6f, AW) last time; this return to soft ground is no problem and his last run at 7f resulted in a strong-finishing second on Tapeta three runs back; shortlisted. |
15/2 |
|
4th 7 (8) |
6th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
prominent |
9/2 |
|
13th 8 (15) |
18th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Both wins have been over 6f on the AW; has some fair form on turf; good second on first try at this trip at Newcastle last time despite a tardy start (Kats Bob third, Kalganov fifth); a possible. |
7/1 |
20/1
Form: 402998 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (8) |
3rd Jun 2024 Good 0m 7f 216y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
All four wins have been at sprint trips on good/good to firm; well treated on old form but she's generally struggled in last eight runs including three for new yard this season; was never travelling over 6f here on her course debut last month and has lots to prove at this new trip. |
14/1 |
|
8th 6 (8) |
9th May 2024 Soft 0m 5f 215y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Well beaten in two runs for new yard, tailed off in heavy ground at Thirsk last month; sounder surface can help but she's got too much to prove for comfort. |
16/1 |
|
8th 6 (8) |
9th May 2024 Soft 0m 5f 215y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Well beaten in two runs for new yard, tailed off in heavy ground at Thirsk last month; sounder surface can help but she's got too much to prove for comfort. |
16/1 |
6/1
Form: 074490 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (5) |
25th Jan 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Had plenty to spare when winning a 6f handicap at Newcastle in November, meeting trouble in running but sweeping through to lead late on; never dangerous back there four weeks ago but this race looks full of pace and he should be arriving on the scene late. |
9/1 |
|
9th 9 (1) |
28th Dec 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Conditions to suit and he bounced back to form with a come-from-behind success over C&D eight weeks ago; met plenty of trouble on that occasion and looks good value for the 3lb rise; won this race off the same mark 12 months ago; one of four runners for the stable; would be suited by a strong pace. |
5/1 |
5/1
Form: -88363
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 (10) |
4th Jan 2024 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
in touch with leaders, outpaced over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out |
25/1 |
|
6th 3 (9) |
13th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Bits and pieces of form for Ismail Mohammed and new trainer could get a win out of her; might be best watched with stamina to prove. |
20/1 |
|
5th 6 (4) |
19th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
in touch with leaders, switched to centre 3f out, weakened from 2f out |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 663138
Last run: 115 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (1) |
8th Apr 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear |
10/1 |
|
7th 8 (1) |
8th Apr 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, headway towards far side over 1f out, no extra final 110yds |
10/1 |
|
8th 9 (11) |
31st Mar 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Similar type to Kodebreaker, being 8lb below last winning mark; close second in C&D classified event most recently, producing his best effort this year; looks poised to go one better. |
13/2 |
14/1
Form: -57740 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 13 (3) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Three wins on turf but yet to fire for current yard; on a career-low mark and first-time blinkers are now equipped alongside the hood; not yet one to give up on for respected stable. |
12/1 |
|
8th 13 (3) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Three wins on turf but yet to fire for current yard; on a career-low mark and first-time blinkers are now equipped alongside the hood; not yet one to give up on for respected stable. |
12/1 |
|
5th 8 (5) |
26th Apr 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Free-going sort who hasn't been at his best for his new stable on AW this year; now 10lb lower than for his Ayr win last summer (7f, good), however, and no surprise were the return to turf to have a positive effect. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 323485 C
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (4) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
11yo who made virtually all to win at Southwell (7f, AW) in April; unplaced on both starts since but he failed to settle and was denied a clear run here on the first occasion; has won here three times; not ruled out. |
7/1 |
|
7th 4 (1) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 195y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Veteran who gamely made all at Southwell (7f, AW) in April, his 12th win; only 1lb higher here and did pretty well to finish fifth at Catterick (7f, good) last month, given he pulled hard in the early stages (not a regular trait) and was denied a clear run; considered. |
9/2 |
|
5th 2 (4) |
21st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Veteran; game AW winner at Southwell (7f; 6-1) recently; 1lb rise looks fair and he's still 5lb lower than when successful over C&D (good to firm) last August; no reason why he shouldn't be thereabouts. |
4/1 |
20/1
Form: 525788 CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (6) |
6th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Tough 9yo who has won four 6f handicaps here this year; form dipped last time, however, and returning to 7f isn't enough to tempt. |
9/1 |
|
9th 1 (2) |
14th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Has won four of his five races, all over C&D, this year, his latest win coming last Tuesday when getting home by 0.5l; up 6lb but has won off higher marks in the past; should go well |
7/2 |
|
1st 9 (7) |
10th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Sprightly 9yo who completed a quick hat-trick of front-running C&D wins last month and lost out only by a neck off today's mark here on Wednesday; upped in grade but likely to give another good account. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: 557
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 14 (6) |
21st Jun 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 7lb |
Close fourth when 33-1 at Doncaster (7f, soft) in April but he flopped when favourite at Catterick four days later and was only eighth of 15 over C&D last time; record now stands at 0-11 and others are more convincing. |
16/1 |
|
8th 14 (8) |
27th May 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Enters calculations on his good Doncaster fourth (7f) in April but very slowly away when beating only one at Catterick (7f) last time; not discounted in search of a breakthrough win if he can get away on level terms. |
12/1 |
|
8th 14 (8) |
27th May 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Enters calculations on his good Doncaster fourth (7f) in April but very slowly away when beating only one at Catterick (7f) last time; not discounted in search of a breakthrough win if he can get away on level terms. |
12/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £30.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £24.88 |
| Tricast | £399.76 |
| Trifecta | £352.80 |
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