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StandardAveika Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £2983.38
- 1m 2f 42y
- Class 6
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Light rain
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.00
- Place: £1.20
Form: 066
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 (3) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
7yo who is lightly raced for his age and made it 6-12 on AW when winning a competitive 1m2f handicap at Newcastle last month; achieved very little on turf at the start of his career but he's a different model now and he could be in the shake-up if the return to grass isn't an issue. |
8/1 |
|
1st 12 (15) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Five AW wins between July 2024 and February 2025, including here; however, he hasn't been at the top of his game on his three starts since November, which puts him down the pecking order today. |
25/1 |
|
5th 1 (1) |
12th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Made giant strides on AW last winter; rocketed up the handicap as a consequence and his two runs back from an eight-month absence have been underwhelming; still 5lb higher than for his last win but this is at least an ease in grade. |
8/1 |
5/2
- Place: £1.50
Form: 971681 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (1) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Wins have been over 7f (AW) and 1m2f (soft); had been off for 570 days before March reappearance (here) and is yet to find his form for this new yard. |
33/1 |
|
5th 6 (1) |
20th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
In good form for Gay Kelleway in second half of 2024 but he returned after a long absence with a heavy defeat on his stable debut here (1m) last month; back down 5lb but has plenty to prove and untried at this trip. |
25/1 |
|
9th 1 (2) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
In good form for Gay Kelleway in second half of 2024 and he's 2lb lower than when going close over 1m2f here that September; market check advised on this stable debut and first run since, but it's a hefty absence to defy. |
16/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: 378467 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 (11) |
28th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Win and a close second to his name from four runs over C&D and returns to Tapeta on a career-low mark following a patchy turf campaign; can pull hard and will need some luck from a wide stall in first-time cheekpieces but he's potentially well treated. |
7/1 |
|
10th 6 (11) |
28th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Win and a close second to his name from four runs over C&D and returns to Tapeta on a career-low mark following a patchy turf campaign; can pull hard and will need some luck from a wide stall in first-time cheekpieces but he's potentially well treated. |
7/1 |
|
4th 6 (6) |
18th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 6 |
10st 12lb |
towards rear, good headway on inner 4f out, switched right 3f out, disputing second over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 2968-9
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 (7) |
5th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Some good runs in defeat in November/December, including here, but not at the same level this year and he remains a maiden after 33 starts. |
33/1 |
|
5th 9 (9) |
19th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
32-race maiden who has been well held in last five runs, including behind Ice Opera in a classified event over C&D on Friday; passed over. |
20/1 |
|
9th 5 (2) |
16th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
31-race maiden who has been well held in his last four runs and he meets most of today's rivals on unfavourable terms; down the list. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 237770
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 13 (2) |
17th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Only 2l away over 1m4f here in early March and last win was over C&D just over a year ago; however, this veteran is usually opposable these days. |
14/1 |
|
5th 9 (4) |
2nd Mar 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Veteran who gained the last six of his 12 wins on Tapeta; has not been firing on all cylinders since returning from break in October; revival needed. |
12/1 |
|
7th 6 (1) |
15th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Veteran who gained the last six of his 12 wins on Tapeta; ran fairly well from the front when fifth here (1m2f) two starts ago but has not been firing on all cylinders since returning from a break in October; others preferred. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 538266
Last run: 27 days
W: 8st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 10 (2) |
5th Sep 2024 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Best efforts have come over 8.6f here, including his sole win (off 4lb higher) in July last year; yet to make the frame in seven attempts over this far and beyond; look elsewhere. |
14/1 |
|
4th 6 (3) |
12th Aug 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Sole win at about 1m at Wolverhampton in 2023; consistent in defeat this year and the way he's been running lately suggests this trip, for the first time on turf, will suit now dropped to a classified; close up. |
13/2 |
|
6th 9 (7) |
27th Jul 2024 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
in touch with leaders |
8/1 |
4/1
Form: 6-0456
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (2) |
14th Oct 2024 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
raced in third and in touch with leaders, went second over 6f out, ridden and led narrowly 3f out, kept on and went clear final 110yds |
16/1 |
|
11 (12) |
30th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 68y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
A fair 1m4f winner in 2023 but he's yet to hit top form this term, tenth of 12 in 1m Ayr handicap ten days ago; needs a step forward. |
20/1 |
|
10th 10 (4) |
20th Sep 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Just the one win from 13 and that was over 1m4f last August; quiet this year and now runs over 1m, the shortest trip he's contested since 7f debut; risky enough. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 50-057
Last run: 56 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (4) |
25th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Ex-Seb Spencer; dual AW winner who ran a sound race when fourth in Doncaster handicap last August (1m2f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time); no headgear this time and may need the run after 278-day break. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 2 (6) |
20th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 39y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Got back on track in refitted cheekpieces/tongue strap when fourth of seven in 1m2f Doncaster handicap 18 days ago; he needs considering. |
7/1 |
|
5 (3) |
2nd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 43y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Dual AW winner (1m/1m4f) and his last success was in December; returned to form with good third at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in May but he was tailed off at Hamilton next time and that took his turf record to 0-12; headgear now returns and he needs to bounce back again. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 00/250 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 |
19th Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Has a patchy overall profile but out of sorts under both codes in recent times; needs this switch to fences to turn things around. |
25/1 |
|
9th 2 (1) |
27th Jul 2024 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
took keen hold, midfield |
20/1 |
|
7th 7 |
14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Fit from the Flat, he ran a respectable third at Fakenham (2m, good) last month without suggesting a win is imminent; his two wins have been at Worcester and best to wait until he reappears there. |
8/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £8.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £7.77 |
| Tricast | £22.75 |
| Trifecta | £29.80 |
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