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Good To FirmHappy Birthday Alexia “Southport” Chesters Apprentice Handicap (Racing Excellence Series)
- Prize money: £3663.8
- 0m 5f 3y
- Class 5
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £1.90
Form: 447-74 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (1) |
26th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Dual winner here, latterly over C&D off 1lb lower early in the year; usually gives his running, including when not beaten far in a small field at Redcar when last seen seven weeks ago, and holds claims. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 2 (3) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Placed three consecutive times in May-July, most recently when close second off today's mark at York (5f, good to firm); behind Democracy Dilemma when mid-pack in big field at Glorious Goodwood last week but that certainly wasn't a bad run; can make his presence felt. |
3/1 |
|
16th 22 (23) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
Played his part in a strong pace last time at York yet hung around to finish a half-length behind winner Ziggy's Triton; has little margin for error off this mark and other pace influences temper enthusiasm. |
25/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.40
Form: 600922
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 13 (6) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
8st 6lb |
Recent form-figures look unappealing but he's probably in better heart than they suggest, ending up with too much to do at Ripon last week; successful on only previous start at Redcar, much earlier in career, and he's now 6lb lower than when winning at Thirsk in the spring; no forlorn hope. |
12/1 |
|
8th 12 (10) |
26th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Off the mark for 2026 at Thirsk (5f) in May and has proved reliable since; had usual headgear left off when well held at Beverley (5f) ten days ago and no surprise to see him bounce back in refitted cheekpieces. |
40/1 |
|
10th 9 (12) |
16th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Scored at Thirsk (6f) in May and largely in good form since, coming home third in his group when midfield in 20-runner handicap at Ripon (6f) last time; can make his presence felt off a 2lb lower mark for yard that has taken past two runnings. |
20/1 |
12/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 23-477 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (7) |
23rd Oct 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Multiple winner on the AW and consistent in the main; in front 2f out but didn't quite get home when third here last month; respected off same mark. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 5 (7) |
27th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Won twice over C&D early this year and he's now 2lb lower than for the second of them; showed signs of a return to form when fourth of nine at Lingfield three weeks ago; solid candidate. |
9/2 |
|
1 (3) |
8th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Three wins this year include two on the Southwell AW; hasn't been flying of late but he's the type to bounce back and this mark is fine. |
11/2 |
7/2
Form: 4538-2 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 (3) |
3rd Sep 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Won a 5f handicap at Beverley in May off a 3lb higher mark; generally disappointing since but he's fine on Tapeta and he can't be discounted; stable also run Muker. |
16/1 |
|
10th 9 (10) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Far from consistent this season but got up in the final strides over C&D (good to firm; off 1lb higher) in May; possibilities provided he's back in similar form and the race again pans out favourably. |
12/1 |
|
5th 6 (8) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Back off the same mark as when winning narrowly at Beverley (5f, good) in May, but he hasn't proved very consistent so far this year so not quite sure what to expect. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 4-392U D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (9) |
15th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 60y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Well handicapped and although he is now 0-19 for this yard, he has run several good races in defeat; latest Wolverhampton second was one of them and he is more appealing than many. |
100/30 |
|
2nd 5 (3) |
2nd Oct 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Some good runs during his losing streak and did well to finish second at Bath in the penultimate one after starting slowly; his sixth of 17 back there was in a competitive race. |
8/1 |
|
6th 12 (17) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
On a losing run and last two defeats were in races won by Legendsoftheland and Geemann; however, did well to finish second last time after a slow start and not without hope. |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: 382429
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (7) |
19th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Ended a long losing run in this race last year but he's 0-15 since and has been hard to predict; now 3lb lower than for that last success but he faded at Doncaster last time and he comes with risks attached. |
11/2 |
|
8th 8 (9) |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 3y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Ended a losing run when the comfortable winner of a 5f handicap at Nottingham last May (5f, good to firm) off a 1lb higher mark; he was returning from a short break when fourth of 13 at Pontefract 17 days ago and that effort can be upgraded as he was wider than ideal as the field turned for home; each-way shout. |
8/1 |
|
4th 14 (5) |
7th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Hold-up sprinter who is on the same mark as when seeing off nine rivals at Nottingham last May (5f, good to firm); in and out afterwards but the return of blinkers should help now back from 138 days off. |
14/1 |
7/2
Form: 6-0093 CD
Last run: 23 days
W: 8st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (4) |
10th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 3y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Clear signs of a return to form in big field at Thirsk last month, finishing third (best of the near-side runners); defied a 7lb higher mark in this contest last year (good to firm) on sole start under Elle-May Croot; respected. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 9 (18) |
18th May 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
taken down early |
33/1 |
|
3rd 9 (18) |
18th May 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
taken down early, raced near side |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: 00525- D BF
Last run: 213 days
W: 9st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (5) |
20th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Reliable sort who broke losing run over C&D last month; didn't improve for the return to 6f last time but he'll be happier back at this trip and he's not without a chance. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 5 (2) |
8th Feb 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Hasn't raced over 6f since the 2023 Ayr Bronze Cup; some solid 5f form this winter and, while the trip is a slight query (0-16), he was placed in a 0-85 in July 2022; today's rider knows him and is good value for his claim, especially in an apprentice race; could go well. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 5 (2) |
8th Feb 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Hasn't raced over 6f since the 2023 Ayr Bronze Cup; some solid 5f form this winter and, while the trip is a slight query (0-16), he was placed in a 0-85 in July 2022; today's rider knows him and is good value for his claim, especially in an apprentice race; could go well. |
12/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £17.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £13.63 |
| Tricast | £60.34 |
| Trifecta | £76.80 |
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