14.10
Good To FirmVisit racingtv.com Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £3140.4
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 6
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
Abandoned
Form: 819376 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (4) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
Four-time winner here (6f/7f); looked to be on the way back when just edged out at Hamilton (1m, soft) last month and the winner has gone in again four times since, but he needs to put a poor effort at Ayr (1m, soft) this month behind him. |
25/1 |
|
10 (4) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
Four-time winner here (6f/7f); looked to be on the way back when just edged out at Hamilton (1m, soft) last month and the winner has gone in again four times since, but he needs to put a poor effort at Ayr (1m, soft) this month behind him. |
25/1 |
|
10 (3) |
9th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
9yo who is on a 15-race losing sequence going back to May 2024 but that last win came on heavy ground and he was short-headed at Hamilton (1m, soft) last month; in the shake-up if backing up that latest form. |
13/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 222136 D BF
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (5) |
28th Jan 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
4-20 on AW (wins include Polytrack) and she's been running with plenty of credit since December; little wiggle room in this mark but she's likely to give another good account. |
11/2 |
|
8th 3 (6) |
25th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Normally a consistent type and one who knows how to win but proved disappointing at Southwell last time; each-way claims if back to best. |
14/1 |
|
9th 1 (1) |
7th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Won over 6f here in February but also has wins over 7f; running well at present but is 2lb higher than when winning at Newbury (7f, good to firm) in August and she requires a career-best to win here. |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 7-5184 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (7) |
22nd Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Four-time 7f winner, the latest when getting first run on Dream Illusion at Haydock 17 days ago; couldn't cope with a penalty at Chester one week later but she races off 3lb lower today; has the ability to feature but she hasn't shone in previous Leicester runs. |
5/1 |
|
4th 7 (3) |
12th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Returned to form with win at Haydock (7f, good) one week ago, despite racing a bit too freely and encountering some traffic; 5lb penalty and due to go up only 2lb but suited by this C&D and can pose a threat. |
7/2 |
|
1st 5 (7) |
5th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 212y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Won over C&D last July and back on the scoresheet at Wolverhampton in February; however, her three runs on turf this summer haven't been great. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 904164 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 10lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 4 (6) |
3rd Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Course winner in 2019 and 2020; went close over C&D off 2lb higher on her reappearance in April; well beaten in her next two starts but she did posted a more creditable effort at Brighton (1m, good) 37 days ago; back down in trip and has each-way claims. |
12/1 |
|
3 (7) |
27th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 216y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Dual course winner in 2022; went close on her reappearance at Yarmouth (7f, good) but she's been well beaten in both starts since; steps back up to a mile with a return to form needed. |
9/1 |
|
3 (7) |
27th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 216y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Dual course winner in 2022; went close on her reappearance at Yarmouth (7f, good) but she's been well beaten in both starts since; steps back up to a mile with a return to form needed. |
9/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 3-7878
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (11) |
6th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 1m 1f 11y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Very up and down in ten races for Richard Hughes but did win over Bath's 1m on soft ground in October (2lb lower); could go well back from a break with rain about. |
25/1 |
|
10th 11 (5) |
31st Oct 2024 Soft 1m 2f 37y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
in touch with leaders, outpaced over 3f out, soon dropped to rear, weakened over 1f out |
10/1 |
|
10th 11 (5) |
31st Oct 2024 Soft 1m 2f 37y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
in touch with leaders, outpaced over 3f out, soon dropped to rear, weakened over 1f out |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 0-2387
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 9 (9) |
19th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 135y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
0-21 (Flat/hurdles) but went close over 1m after missing the break at Kempton in March; didn't get home having failed to settle over 1m2f at Bath (firm) 20 days ago but should be happier over this shorter trip; tongue-tie returns and she won't mind any rain (runner-up in both starts on ground slower than good to soft) |
9/1 |
|
4th 5 (1) |
29th Apr 2026 Firm 1m 2f 37y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
0-20 (Flat/hurdles) but she caught the eye after a slow start at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) and was narrowly beaten after completely missing the break at Kempton (1m, AW) 35 days ago; strong claims over this longer trip if exiting the stalls on terms. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 4 (3) |
25th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
19-race maiden but she's on a reduced mark and was beaten less than 2l when fifth at Wolverhampton (7f) last month; that was an eye-catching effort after a slow start and she's an interesting contender back up in trip. |
11/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 229550 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (8) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Can front-run; made all at Ayr (7f, soft) in July but he failed to back that up at that same track next time; fair fourth having dictated the gallop at Hamilton (8.5f, good to soft) three weeks ago and now returns to 7f. |
6/1 |
|
4th 2 (7) |
3rd Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 68y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Three wins from his last nine starts, the latest at Ayr (7f, soft) in July, and he can't be discounted; however, good runs have been in the minority this year and it's been a long time since he won beyond 7f. |
7/1 |
|
8th 6 (6) |
21st Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Enhanced his good form figures here with a narrow success over this trip 15 days ago when the ground was soft; overcame a wide draw that day; must have a chance. |
9/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 8-9682
Last run: 119 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (8) |
11th Feb 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
C&D winner; in good order this winter, including when midfield over C&D last week (met trouble on a few occasions); Rossa Ryan retains the ride and he should be in the thick of it once again. |
7/2 |
|
5th 2 (9) |
4th Feb 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Generally consistent; close second, finishing strongly from difficult position, in amateur riders' event at Kempton (6f) last week; respected off same mark back up in distance. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 2 (7) |
28th Jan 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
11st 1lb |
Generally consistent, including over 6f (raced mainly at further); has made the frame at Southwell in three starts since returned to AW; won his last Kempton attempt (in late 2024); solid. |
7/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 081836 C
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (12) |
1st Nov 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Recent efforts not so hot, but he did win a 0-50 classified event at Leicester (6f, good to soft) in July and is 7lb lower than when a close fourth of 12 at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in March; worth a second look. |
16/1 |
|
9th 9 (12) |
1st Nov 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Recent efforts not so hot, but he did win a 0-50 classified event at Leicester (6f, good to soft) in July and is 7lb lower than when a close fourth of 12 at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in March; worth a second look. |
16/1 |
|
9th 8 (4) |
18th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Won a 0-50 classified event at Leicester (6f, good to soft) in July but he's come up short in handicaps since; won this race in 2022 but others look safer. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 82-679
Last run: 188 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 (9) |
8th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 6f 18y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
0-17 (placed over 5.5f-7f); acts on soft; below par latest but either of his prior efforts would probably see him get competitive. |
12/1 |
|
9 (8) |
29th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 215y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Still a maiden but beat all bar one in form over shorter here a month ago and he should shed his maiden status sooner or later. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 8 (8) |
31st Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 60y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Still a maiden but ran encouragingly at Ripon (good) dropped to 5f last time; unexposed at about this distance and on turf; one to consider. |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 0995
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 (13) |
9th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
raced wide early, in touch with leaders early, raced in second over 4f out |
16/1 |
|
5th 3 (3) |
23rd Aug 2024 Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
in touch with leaders, switched to near side over 3f out, hung right over 2f out, soon weakened |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 727569
Last run: 153 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (3) |
30th Jul 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Two 6f wins on AW in January and he also ran well over 7f in March; no worthwhile turf form so far, however, and there are risks attached back from three months off. |
16/1 |
|
6th 7 (6) |
1st May 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
ducked left start, raced wide, in touch with leaders, pushed along from over 3f out, weakened from 2f out |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 050005 D
Last run: 45 days
W: 8st 12lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (1) |
11th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Veteran who is without a win since September 2023 and looks out of form; faces tough terms as well. |
25/1 |
|
10 (7) |
15th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
10st 4lb |
12yo who is without a win since September 2023 and recent evidence doesn't indicate he's about to end that losing sequence. |
66/1 |
|
11th 5 (5) |
10th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
upset in stalls, midfield |
33/1 |
Verdict
The suggestion is LADY WINGALONG, who holds solid claims on most of her 2024 form and has been rested since her below-par effort here six weeks ago which came at the end of a busy spell. Obee Jo (second choice) and Asmund are course winners this season and may benefit from the return to Leicester, while Spanish Mane is a dual winner of this race, though didn’t fare nearly so well last year in the hat-trick attempt.[Steve Boow]