May 17 / 17.30 Hamilton

17.30

Good

PDM Buildbase Scotland Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 7y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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PDM Buildbase Scotland Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 9669-8 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Course winner (6f; 200-1); competitive in similar grade between May and July (form figures 3172131) last year; has failed to beat a single rival though in his last two starts, weakening tamely at Catterick (5f, soft); could strip fitter for that comeback run.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

1

(7)

1st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Astapor

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Hard-pulling front-runner whose victories have come on turf and who doesn't have a great record on Tapeta; has struggled since a May win and, while potentially well treated as a result, does need to bounce back.

12/1

7th

5

(10)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:55 Carlisle

Astapor

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

took keen hold, led, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out

20/1

4th

4

(7)

28th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

17:30 Catterick

Astapor

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Two-time course winner who made all at Hamilton (5f, good) in May but he's not come close to that form in four subsequent runs; may have done too much too soon over C&D last time but he seems most potent at 5f and others are preferred.

16/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 6-0524

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Maiden (0-13); caught the eye when a seemingly luckless runner-up at Newcastle (6f, 12-1) last month; failed to build on that at Ayr (too free) subsequently, so dropping back in trip, as a brother to a 5f winner, could prove a suitable way forward; enters the thinking.
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10th

6

(2)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Doon The Glen

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

in touch with leaders

12/1

10th

6

(2)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Doon The Glen

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

12/1

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5/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 5-6803 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Ayr regular, posting three wins there (over 5f) during 2022; lost his way on the AW after scoring at Wolverhampton last November, but fared better on return to turf at Ayr (5f, good; third despite missing the break) a fortnight ago; stablemate of Mews House; contender.
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3rd

6

(6)

6th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

12:35 Musselburgh

Sixcor

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Linda Perratt

in touch with leaders, headway over 1f out, soon disputing lead, kept on, just failed

16/1

3rd

6

(6)

6th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

12:35 Musselburgh

Sixcor

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Linda Perratt

in touch with leaders, headway over 1f out, soon disputing lead, kept on, just failed

16/1

9th

5

(10)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:25 Newcastle (AW)

Sixcor

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Ran out the easy winner of a 5f handicap at Musselburgh last week, drawing clear in the final 100 yards; third-placed Cuban Rock didn't enjoy quite such a smooth passage but he may well confirm the placings despite a 5lb turnaround; high on the list.

7/2

15/2

Form: 650-85

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Southwell winner (6f) for Ed Walker; made inauspicious start for Liam Bailey, but did fare slightly better when introduced to cheekpieces at Newcastle (6f, fifth of 12, beaten 2.75l) latest; a stiff 5f could suit and a 2lb lower mark, coupled with Kyle McHugh's claim, gives him a squeak.
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119

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Ayr

Protest Rally

8st 3lb

T: Liam Bailey

8th

15

(1)

13th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

17:55 Doncaster

Protest Rally

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Liam Bailey

Slow start for this stable but having dropped in the weights he's been back in the groove since June, winning twice at Musselburgh (5f, good) and narrowly beaten at Ripon and Musselburgh the last twice; sneaking up the handicap but current wellbeing counts for plenty.

14/1

7

(8)

28th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

17:05 Musselburgh

Protest Rally

9st 5lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Liam Bailey

Two wins and a second from his three runs at Musselburgh, all 5f on good or good to firm this summer and the latest was a win on penultimate start; beaten a neck at Ripon latest, again under Tom Kiely-Marshall, so he's in the form of his life and looks all set for another bold show.

7/2

Form: 28-792 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
3-47 career; reeled in late over C&D (good to soft) last September, and arrives off the back of a respectable effort at Catterick (5f, soft; runner-up, with a couple of these behind); there are reasons to be optimistic, so he could feasibly have a say.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(11)

19th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:35 Ripon

Captain Corcoran

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Stella Barclay

in rear throughout

14/1

7th

13

(3)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

13:40 Musselburgh

Captain Corcoran

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Stella Barclay

Just 3-48, but his second of eight at Catterick (5f, soft) on his penultimate start shows that he remains capable of a good effort; frame claims if the ground remains testing despite being just out of the weights and drawn low.

12/1

5th

7

(7)

17th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Captain Corcoran

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Stella Barclay

3-47 career; reeled in late over C&D (good to soft) last September, and arrives off the back of a respectable effort at Catterick (5f, soft; runner-up, with a couple of these behind); there are reasons to be optimistic, so he could feasibly have a say.

7/2

Form: 8850-6 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner (1-25) but competitive at a similar level on the southern circuit (granted cut underfoot); fared okay at Redcar (sixth) on first start for Rebecca Menzies, and this rates as a suitable next objective; far from a forlorn hope.
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3rd

3

(3)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Kyber Crystal

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won at Musselburgh (5f, good) in August and Hamilton (5f, good to soft) the following month; 0-3 on AW but she ran respectably when fifth of nine at Newcastle (5f) last month and may do better still in this sphere; good claims.

5/1

Form: -87798 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
With Rebecca Menzies when justifying favouritism (from 10lb higher) in this race last year; yet to shine - regularly weakening after racing prominently - since switched to the doubly represented Linda Perratt; could appreciate making a return to turf, which offers some hope.
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11th

9

(11)

22nd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:42 Hamilton

Mews House

8st 11lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Linda Perratt

led towards near side

25/1

7th

8

(7)

27th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Musselburgh

Mews House

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Linda Perratt

Arrives well below par, seventh of ten in 5f Catterick handicap three weeks ago; others are much preferred.

20/1

Form: 3245-4

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Sole win (1-34) at Newcastle in October 2021; placed on various occasions at Wolverhampton (5f-6f) last year, and could potentially strip fitter for recent Catterick comeback; nevertheless, still has plenty of work to do with stablemate Captain Corcoran.
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8th

8

(6)

17th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Lancashire Life

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Stella Barclay

Sole win (1-34) at Newcastle in October 2021; placed on various occasions at Wolverhampton (5f-6f) last year, and could potentially strip fitter for recent Catterick comeback; nevertheless, still has plenty of work to do with stablemate Captain Corcoran.

12/1

8th

8

(6)

17th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Lancashire Life

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Stella Barclay

Sole win (1-34) at Newcastle in October 2021; placed on various occasions at Wolverhampton (5f-6f) last year, and could potentially strip fitter for recent Catterick comeback; nevertheless, still has plenty of work to do with stablemate Captain Corcoran.

12/1

4th

10

(5)

24th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Catterick

Lancashire Life

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Stella Barclay

Just one win from her 33 starts; ran some good races on AW last season but she's back from 236 days off and others look more persuasive.

25/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £32.20
Straight Forecast £29.81
Tricast £90.29
Trifecta £128.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Sixcor

D Express:

Captain Corcoran

The Star:

Doon The Glen

SPOTLIGHT:

Protest Rally

POSTDATA:

Sixcor

The Times:

Sixcor

Telegraph:

Sixcor

The Guardian:

Sixcor

Daily Mail:

Sixcor

Daily Mirror:

Sixcor

The Sun:

Sixcor

Daily Record:

Captain Corcoran