17.20
StandardWeekend Winners On Sky Sports Racing Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £3245.08
- 1m 0f 142y
- Class 6
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Mostly cloudy
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £17.70
- Place: £4.10
Form: 6-1486
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (11) |
23rd Jun 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Two wins for Peter Niven this year, the second of them a wide-margin success over C&D in April; unplaced in two turf runs for Roger Fell but could fare better back on AW. |
14/1 |
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10th 8 (14) |
4th Jun 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Two wins at around 1m on AW this year; 1-22 on turf but he was only beaten a short head at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) in April (his final start for Peter Niven); seventh of 12 in this grade at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) on stable debut 22 days ago; place chance. |
14/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.80
Form: 332211 CD
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (6) |
1st May 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Arrives at the top of his game, scoring twice over 1m here before a good second of 12 in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap 12 days ago; firmly in the picture off the same mark. |
9/2 |
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7th 7 (6) |
1st May 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
led early, headed and prominent soon after start, took keen hold and dropped to midfield after 2f |
9/2 |
|
2nd 1 (11) |
19th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
C&D winner just under a year ago and comes into this on a hat-trick after two wins at Southwell (1m, Tapeta), the latest a narrow success under Andrea Pinna 11 days ago; up another 2lb and although his wide draw isn't ideal, he has to be respected in his current mood. |
7/2 |
13/2
- Place: £2.10
Form: 656426 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (1) |
11th May 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Does most racing now at Newcastle, the scene of his last three wins; off for six weeks since finishing well held behind Captain Pickles over C&D. |
20/1 |
9/1
Form: 005-78
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 (5) |
12th Jul 2025 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
8st 11lb |
Six-time winner and winner of two handicaps at this track last year; 12lb below last winning mark; poor runs here in the spring and never featured in three turf starts this year; others appeal more. |
16/1 |
|
9th 14 (2) |
2nd Jul 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Six-time winner whose two 2024 wins came at Dundalk, no turf success since 2021; has failed to reach the first ten in his two turf starts this year; little appeal. |
16/1 |
7/1
Form: 40-713 CD BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (4) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Slightly disappointing when well-held fourth on this month's turf return at Bath (1m), but was in good form on AW beforehand (7f-8.6f) and is well suited by this C&D; no surprise if he features. |
7/1 |
|
4th 7 (5) |
4th May 2026 Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
10st 9lb |
On a fair mark and the trip, track and ground should all be fine; arrives on the back of some fair AW runs; each-way claims again. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 10 (7) |
27th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
10st 10lb |
Has run with credit since winning at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) last July but is a victim of his own consistency and probably needs to drop a couple of pounds before finding another opening. |
14/1 |
7/1
Form: 32871- C
Last run: 180 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 11 (11) |
22nd May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Hard to predict and was out the back on his C&D reappearance last month, but he may have needed that run and he won this race (firm) off 3lb higher last year; should get a good pace to aim at and he needs a close look in the market. |
14/1 |
|
7th 5 (7) |
17th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Completed a double off 2lb higher over C&D (firm) last May but he's not hit the same level in five runs since; has bit to prove after 171 days off and he doesn't have a great record when fresh; visor is removed and cheekpieces are reapplied. |
8/1 |
|
2 (8) |
28th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
C&D winner a year ago and scored twice over 1m on turf (good/firm) in May; back off last winning mark and respected given he is proven under the conditions; first-time visor given a go. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 40525-
Last run: 168 days
W: 8st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 (11) |
23rd Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 213y Class 6 |
10st 7lb |
Maiden who was a close second of 12 at Wolverhampton (extended 1m, AW) in October but has finished no nearer than fifth in five starts this year; has tried other aids, hood and eyeshield today; looks unlikely. |
33/1 |
|
7th 4 (9) |
8th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 215y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Maiden who's been as far as 1m4f and hasn't run in a sprint since his debut; has been making the running over further of late but whether he'll be able to from the outside stall round here is a question and he has something to find anyway. |
20/1 |
|
8th 8 (4) |
30th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Maiden who's not without hope off this mark if the first-time tongue-tie helps back from a seven-week break; best efforts have come on Tapeta but he's only had a few runs on turf to date. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 405-07
Last run: 79 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (4) |
19th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Eight-race maiden who showed some promise in his first four starts last autumn, but hasn't built on it (cheekpieces made little difference last time); best watched for now. |
16/1 |
|
8th 8 (4) |
19th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Eight-race maiden who showed some promise in his first four starts last autumn, but hasn't built on it (cheekpieces made little difference last time); best watched for now. |
16/1 |
|
7th 3 (8) |
30th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
in rear, headway from 2f out, weakened inside final furlong |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 765909 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 (2) |
19th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Three-time winner over C&D including twice in the autumn; 9lb lower than for the most recent, but he will need to improve on recent efforts if he is to take advantage; first-time blinkers replace the usual visor. |
25/1 |
|
9th 12 (2) |
19th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Three-time winner over C&D including twice in the autumn; 9lb lower than for the most recent, but he will need to improve on recent efforts if he is to take advantage; first-time blinkers replace the usual visor. |
25/1 |
|
9th 8 (5) |
7th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Won off 7lb higher here (8.6f) in October, but unplaced in all 12 starts since, including when last of 11 over C&D last month; has lots to prove and he needs a big turnaround. |
33/1 |
7/2
Form: 7-6125 C BF
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (5) |
28th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
2-26 with both wins coming over C&D, the latest in a 0-50 classified event in January; patchy form since, but the return to this trip should suit and he can't be left out of calculations. |
12/1 |
|
5 (5) |
28th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
2-26 with both wins coming over C&D, the latest in a 0-50 classified event in January; patchy form since, but the return to this trip should suit and he can't be left out of calculations. |
12/1 |
|
6 (3) |
11th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Conditions no problem and he should be sharper with last week's return from a 168-day layoff behind him; one to consider, especially if attracting support. |
9/2 |
14/1
Form: 052-78 CD
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 8 (9) |
20th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Out of sorts on both turf and AW this year, most recently over 8.6f here nine days ago; too much to prove for comfort. |
33/1 |
|
8 (5) |
11th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Out of sorts on both turf and AW this year; gained her only win over C&D and she should appreciate the return to Tapeta but she has enough to prove for now. |
16/1 |
|
14 (12) |
3rd Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Sole win (28 races) was on AW in January 2024 and she has not finished closer than fifth in her nine runs this year; uninspiring record here. |
50/1 |
20/1
Form: 74-6
Last run: 73 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (10) |
1st Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
0-11 and has around 9l to find with English Lady their meeting over C&D 13 days ago; the switch from cheekpieces to blinkers will need to make a big difference. |
16/1 |
|
9 (2) |
18th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Close third in 1m classified at Bath in June but unable to reproduce that form on her three starts since and is now 0-10. |
14/1 |
|
11 (5) |
3rd Sep 2025 Good 1m 3f 137y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Nine-race maiden; three minor honours here (1m/1m2f) this May/June and not discredited on latest outing; balance of form counts against her and she's unraced beyond 1m2f but her dam was a 1m2f/1m4f winner. |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £96.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £71.59 |
| Tricast | £395.31 |
| Trifecta | £359.70 |
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