January 25 / 16.15 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.15

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BetUK: It’s Where The UK Bets Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 4f 51y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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BetUK: It’s Where The UK Bets Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £26.10
  • Place: £4.10

Form: 03817- C

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Two wins over 8.6f here, the latest in September; not so good on his return last month and this trip has appeared to stretch him in the past; others more solid.
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1st

4

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:30 Chepstow

Prince Ali

9st 5lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Well held at Lingfield (7f, AW) last time, but finished first and second over 1m here in his two starts prior to that; the win came on soft ground, but he is now 5lb higher so will need to find a bit extra.

8/1

9th

2

(5)

11th Aug 2026

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0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Prince Ali

9st 8lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

First and second in his last two starts on varying ground at Chepstow (1m) under regular rider Zoe Lewis, but there has to be a doubt over the suitability of a fast 7f like this back on the AW.

9/1

2nd

7

(5)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:36 Chepstow

Prince Ali

9st 9lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

First six wins came on the AW, but he gained his first success on turf in a 0-55 handicap over C&D (soft) under Zoe Lewis (who knows him well) last month; drops to this level for the first time, but fast ground is a big question mark.

11/4

5/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 2325-5

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Consistent sort but just 1-16 on the AW and 2-24 overall; the step up in trip didn't bring about any major improvement at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) ten days ago; plenty to prove up another furlong.
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3

(1)

16th Oct 2025

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1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Harry The Haggler

9st 11lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Registered his most recent win off just 1lb lower over 1m4f here in February but hasn't shown enough in two runs back from a break to suggest his turn is near.

12/1

5th

5

(2)

7th Oct 2025

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1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Harry The Haggler

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Loughnane

Registered his most recent win off just 1lb lower at Southwell (1m4f) in February; well below par on return from layoff last time but may fare better with that outing under his belt.

10/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 7183-3 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Course regular whose two wins came over 9.4f here in the autumn and she again ran well when third of 11 over the same trip three weeks ago; attempts this far for the first time and each-way claims if she stays.
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2

(2)

29th Apr 2025

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1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:53 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cerulean Summer

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Dylan Cunha

Very consistent having made the frame in her last eight starts; usually seen over further and both wins here in the autumn came over an extra furlong, but she was beaten only a neck over C&D on her penultimate start; should go well again.

9/2

2

(2)

29th Apr 2025

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1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:53 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cerulean Summer

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Dylan Cunha

Very consistent having made the frame in her last eight starts; usually seen over further and both wins here in the autumn came over an extra furlong, but she was beaten only a neck over C&D on her penultimate start; should go well again.

9/2

3rd

3

(1)

23rd Apr 2025

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1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Lingfield (AW)

Cerulean Summer

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Won twice over shorter last autumn and she has turned in a string of good runs in defeat this year; this trip the upper limit of her stamina but likely to give it another good go.

7/2

100/30

Form: 0080-2

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-5 but took a big step forward when second of nine at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) this month (Sisterandbrother third); up 1lb but open to further improvement and one for the shortlist.
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6th

3

(1)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

17:39 Yarmouth

Mr Nugget

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Simcock

All six wins have been on the AW, the most recent coming at Southwell (1m, AW) in February; he was in fair form when last seen four months ago but has failed to beat a rival home in each of his three starts on turf.

9/1

5th

8

(1)

24th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mr Nugget

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: David Simcock

Another who is enjoying a fine winter, winning for the fifth time when seeing off ten rivals at Southwell last month; steadily-run race no good to him at Newcastle on Saturday and he's capable of bouncing back quickly.

9/2

9th

3

(7)

21st Mar 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Nugget

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Simcock

Progressive gelding who has won four of his last eight starts and was a close second at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) two weeks ago; remains feasibly treated off only 1lb higher than for that last run and he's a big player again on this drop back in trip.

3/1

Form: 006-

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well held in three starts over 1m/1m2f on turf/Polytrack last year (gelded before latest outing); bred to stay the longer trip on handicap debut, but he needs to improve.
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5

(10)

11th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield

Incan Empire

9st 4lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Harry Eustace

Off a reduced mark he was only 2.5l away in the first-time tongue-tie at Leicester (1m4f) and he does stay this far; respected.

11/2

3

(3)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:55 Leicester

Incan Empire

9st 12lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Harry Eustace

Maiden whose best efforts have come at Wolverhampton and who's tried in a first-time tongue-tie off the back of two poor runs on turf; this is easier but has something to prove currently.

12/1

3

(3)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:55 Leicester

Incan Empire

9st 12lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Harry Eustace

Maiden whose best efforts have come at Wolverhampton and who's tried in a first-time tongue-tie off the back of two poor runs on turf; this is easier but has something to prove currently.

12/1

Form: 373-31 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Gained his first AW win at the ninth attempt over C&D a week ago; 3b rise for that merely puts him back on his previous winning mark and another bold show is anticipated.
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7th

1

(10)

6th Aug 2026

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1m 3f 23y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Sisterandbrother

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Joey Ramsden

Dual AW winner whose most recent success came at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm) last month; below his best at Chester last time but drops back into class 6 company with claims.

10/1

7th

3

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

13:53 Chester

Sisterandbrother

10st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Joey Ramsden

This year's four wins have been in Class 6s but it was very clearcut at Beverley (1m4f, good to form) three weeks ago when the cheekpieces were back on; he's still fairly treated off 4lb higher.

12/1

Form: 05/5-4 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 22 attempts on the AW came on the Southwell Fibresand (7f) in April 2021, though he did win three times on turf at Brighton in 2023; just a fair effort on his return from 11 months off at Lingfield 16 days ago and he needs more.
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2nd

9

(8)

24th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Send In The Clouds

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Won two in a row on turf (11.6f/1m2f) in September 2023 but he's been lightly raced since and has finished down the field in his three runs this winter; AW record now stands at 1-24 and others are preferred.

9/1

6th

4

(7)

12th Feb 2025

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1m 4f 14y

Class 6

12:25 Southwell (AW)

Send In The Clouds

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

in touch with leaders, headway from over 3f out, soon went second, lost second then weakened over 1f out

7/1

7th

8

(5)

25th Jan 2025

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1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Send In The Clouds

9st 4lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

midfield

25/1

OUR TIP

7/2

Form: 23462- CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has a good record over C&D (172218131234) and he ran well when beaten less than a length into second of 11 at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) last time; major player back here.
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8th

5

(6)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pysanka

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mark Loughnane

All five of his wins have come over C&D, the latest in April off 4lb lower; absent since a modest effort here in June but he has gone well fresh in the past.

8/1

2

(5)

10th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

15:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pysanka

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Not the easiest but he does like this track (all five wins have come over C&D) and he again ran well when beaten half a length by Educate here six weeks ago; 2lb better off and this race may be more truly run which should suit him; respected.

4/1

2nd

2

(5)

29th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pysanka

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

held up in last

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £196.50
Straight Forecast £160.87
Tricast £914.24
Trifecta £1032.20

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Mr Nugget

SPOTLIGHT:

Pysanka

RP RATINGS:

Sisterandbrother

D Express:

Incan Empire

Daily Mirror:

Cerulean Summer

The Times:

Mr Nugget

Telegraph:

Mr Nugget

The Guardian:

Mr Nugget

The Star:

Mr Nugget

Daily Record:

Mr Nugget

POSTDATA:

Pysanka

The Sun:

Pysanka

Daily Mail:

Sisterandbrother