11.27
StandardWin £1M With BetMGM’s Golden Goals Hands And Heels Apprentice Handicap (Racing Excellence Series)
- Prize money: £2983.38
- 0m 7f 1y
- Class 6
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Partly cloudy
16/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.60
- Place: £2.60
Form: 118287 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (2) |
19th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Steadily on the downgrade now but has been placed in two handicaps here this season (1m/7f) and also ran well in a recent classified race here (7f); suited by fast ground and probably worth another crack at 1m2f; more appealing than some of these. |
6/1 |
|
5 (1) |
7th Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Had two wins elsewhere since a course win last June; further good runs here back in the spring but returned from 78 days off yesterday (C&D) and, having led for much of the race, trailed in sixth of the eight runners; these classified terms are favourable. |
11/2 |
11/2
- Place: £2.50
Form: 622232
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 (4) |
7th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Fair third in a classified over C&D (good to firm) last month but has yet to win on turf with all three wins coming at Wolverhampton; best to leave until he returns to his favoured track. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 6 (6) |
21st Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Finished third in this race last year but he isn't arriving in the same form this time around; easy enough to look elsewhere. |
25/1 |
20/1
- Place: £7.00
Form: 330005
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 8 (5) |
18th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
towards rear |
8/1 |
|
4th 5 (2) |
11th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Just 1-21 and her last four efforts have been modest, but her win in a 0-55 handicap over C&D in January reads well in the context of this race; favoured by the weights on her first go down at this level; respected. |
11/2 |
|
8th 9 (9) |
8th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
taken down early |
14/1 |
5/1
Form: 0-8081 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (7) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Winner here early in the year who's been held a few times since; running in a sprint for just the second time and, for all that she's a keen-goer, whether she'll have the required toe round here is the question. |
12/1 |
|
6th 7 (6) |
21st Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
2-21; said to have "benefited for the break" when returning to spring a 16-1 surprise at Lingfield (7f, Class 6) in January; wasn't far off those same levels when fourth (beaten 3l) back there next time but latest Kempton effort was only a modest one. |
8/1 |
|
8th 1 (13) |
4th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Reappeared to win Lingfield handicap in January and respectable third of eight back there (also 7f) since; the widest stall could be tricky but she brings much more compelling form claims than most. |
4/1 |
7/1
Form: 302662 C
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (6) |
12th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
8st 6lb |
Veteran who is on a lengthy losing run; can lead but didn't at Windsor last time and was never involved; if on his game he wouldn't be without hope. |
8/1 |
|
6th 8 (2) |
7th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Veteran who is on a losing run of 22; knocking on the door on AW when last seen and he won't mind getting back on the grass; has made the running but it is not a prerequisite; could go well. |
13/2 |
|
4th 10 (3) |
12th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Veteran with nine wins on his record, all over sprint trips; stays this far though and he holds each-way claims once more. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 835740 CD
Last run: 47 days
W: 9st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (2) |
25th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
His last four wins have come over C&D; not at his best on his last two starts but he went close over a mile here in November and he races off the same mark today; needs taking seriously. |
11/4 |
|
10th 1 (1) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Four course wins over 7f, two of them early this year, but now tackles 1m for the first time on his 57th start; others look safer. |
12/1 |
|
10th 1 (1) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Four course wins over 7f, two of them early this year, but now tackles 1m for the first time on his 57th start; others look safer. |
12/1 |
5/1
Form: 595633 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (4) |
12th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Placed twice off lowly marks this year and will be suited by today's trip/ground but this regressive 7yo is on a fairly long losing run and others here appeal more; visor the headgear of choice today. |
14/1 |
|
6 (10) |
15th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 50y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
His last win came in December 2023 but he's run some good races this year, including when third of nine at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) in May; well beaten behind some of these rivals at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) 27 days ago, despite being sent off favourite; cheekpieces replace visor. |
8/1 |
|
3 (6) |
18th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
His last win was in December 2023 but he's run some good races this year including when runner-up in a classified at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in February and a close third in Leicester handicap (1m2f, good to firm) on his penultimate run; looks interesting on that form and he's respected in this weak race. |
13/8 |
8/1
Form: 366214 CD
Last run: 66 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 (8) |
25th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Short-headed at Lingfield (7f, AW) in January and runs off 6lb lower here, but below best more recently and has to turn things around. |
12/1 |
|
6th 1 (3) |
28th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Only 3-35 so hard to win with and since going close on the AW in January she's lost her way; others preferred. |
20/1 |
|
11th 13 (10) |
14th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
C&D winner who wasn't disgraced when third of seven to Profit Street over C&D 45 days ago; not discounted off an easing mark. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 237700 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (8) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 14y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Has seven wins and usually at his peak in the summer months but below his best at Bath on his last two starts; others preferred. |
25/1 |
|
8th 7 (7) |
22nd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Dual C&D winner who traditionally peaks in the summer; showed enough in three runs over 1m round Bath in the spring to suggest he's still up to winning at this level if he gets one of his better starts and the race pans out his way. |
20/1 |
3/1
Form: 511723 D BF
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (4) |
28th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
in touch with leaders, headway over 1f out, ridden and pressed leader inside final 110yds, led towards finish, just prevailed |
13/8 |
|
1st 3 (4) |
28th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
in touch with leaders, headway over 1f out, ridden and pressed leader inside final 110yds, led towards finish, just prevailed |
13/8 |
|
2nd 1 (8) |
23rd Apr 2025 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Made giant strides once fitted with headgear, winning four times (6f-7f) between September and February; two runs last month suggested his busy spell might have caught up with him but return to Class 6 will help. |
4/1 |
20/1
Form: 233270
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 |
11th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb
|
In the frame more often than not for previous yard but she's beaten a total of three rivals in as many runs for new yard, at 6f and 7f; makes limited appeal with first-time visor replacing cheekpieces. |
33/1 |
|
8th 6 |
11th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb
|
In the frame more often than not for previous yard but she's beaten a total of three rivals in as many runs for new yard, at 6f and 7f; makes limited appeal with first-time visor replacing cheekpieces. |
33/1 |
|
8th 3 (2) |
7th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
12-race maiden; with Rae Guest when a beaten evens-favourite at Brighton (7f) in June; has failed to beat a rival in two AW starts (6f-7f) for this trainer, so needs to take a significant step forward for the introduction of cheekpieces. |
40/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £66.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £78.17 |
| Tricast | £1968.95 |
| Trifecta | £1690.60 |
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