April 20 / 14.01 Bath

14.01

Good To Firm

Dragon Symbol Standing At Whitsbury Manor Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £3454.44
  • 1m 3f 137y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Dragon Symbol Standing At Whitsbury Manor Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 66852

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Tongue tied under Jack Callan for both his handicaps, improved second of 11 at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last time and that's despite racing wide; this longer trip holds plenty of interest too and he is one to note on turf debut.
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13th

17

(11)

29th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 194y

17:25 Down Royal

Its Tim

10st 5lb

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Third reserve; four-time winner in Britain for George Boughey, including two on quick ground; starts out for new yard off what looks a tough mark; rain would be a negative.

2

(11)

1st Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Its Tim

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Completed a four-timer in April/May but has taken backward steps the last twice; chance of resuming progress depends on how well he responds to added cheekpieces and the new trip.

10/1

12th

12

(2)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:30 Curragh

Its Tim

8st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: George Boughey

British raider; AW winner is 2-3 on turf; beaten 3.25l when third of 6 on latest in class 5 handicap at Nottingham (1m6f, gd-fm) and 12lb higher here; previously won back to back 1m6f races on the AW at Chelmsford and Wolves by combined distance of 20l; career best needed.

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 541646 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Free-going sort who had a very busy autumn/winter on AW and basically kept his form well under varied tactics; Mason Paetel had a winner for the yard on Thursday but this 5yo has been below form under him on two of last three starts, including when returned to turf eight days ago.
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13th

11

(5)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Khangai

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Patrick Morris

Formerly effective on AW but has produced best results for current stable on turf; regressive form since returned to AW started with a modest third over C&D (sole 2m attempt).

25/1

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5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 4-2234 BF

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
In the frame on all three starts at this track (all last year) and his consistent form for current stable (when usually ridden by Taylor Fisher) also includes two autumn wins at Wolverhampton; needs to improve on his turf form to win this but no way is he dismissed.
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3rd

3

(4)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

15:53 Yarmouth

Harlington

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

Six time winner who won three in a row in January/February and he ran another good race when third at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) last month; won on turf last summer but that was off a much lower mark and he needs to transfer his progress back to this sphere.

5/1

3rd

4

(5)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Harlington

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Clover

Thriving for his current yard and he completed a hat-trick in 1m2f Chelmsford handicap in February; up another 4lb but this C&D winner rates a player in his bid for a four-timer.

9/2

1st

2

(3)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Harlington

11st 1lb

J: Mr Lewis Kent

T: Charlie Clover

Improver who has won four of his last nine starts and he made it 2-3 for current yard when scoring over C&D 13 days ago; remains feasibly treated off only 2lb higher and he's a big player again in hat-trick bid.

5/4

Form: 33620-

Last run: 212 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
2-34 overall, with his last win in 2023 but he had a dose of seconds and thirds last May-August which give him a form chance; reappearance asks a question and he was soundly beaten on his only two starts on softer than good.
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4th

1

(5)

19th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:15 Brighton

Angel On High

9st 12lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Infrequent winner but he showed the right attitude when going in at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) last Sunday; boasts a good record here, his win coming at this time of the year too, and he has a fair chance of defying a 4lb penalty.

3/1

4

(5)

10th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Leicester

Angel On High

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Has a modest strike-rate of 2-39 but has made the frame on all five starts this year and should not be far away.

8/1

2

(14)

26th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

18:45 Windsor

Angel On High

9st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Adrian Wintle

Has modest 2-38 strike-rate but comes here after two pretty good efforts (1m2f/1m) and will be suited by today's move back up in trip; might be the answer.

11/2

Form: 79-735

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Six races and going down by a length on handicap debut at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) on penultimate start stands out; he didn't get the clearest of runs from off the pace that day and the same was true on turf debut Brighton eight days ago; has raced freely but now steps up in trip.
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9th

9

(7)

4th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:53 Lingfield (AW)

Formal Address

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Brett Johnson

Close third in a 1m2f handicap here in February but he's been well held in six subsequent runs and is now 0-11; first-time blinkers are added into the mix.

16/1

7

(9)

5th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Leicester

Formal Address

9st 3lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Brett Johnson

Ten-race maiden; seemingly aided by first-time hood when placed at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) last month but was below that form in Lingfield classified a fortnight ago; others have more persuasive profiles.

14/1

2

(2)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 133y

Class 6

18:20 Lingfield

Formal Address

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Brett Johnson

0-9 but placed for the second time sporting a first-time hood (retained) when third of eight at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) 19 days ago; contests his first classified and holds place claims.

8/1

Form: 0669

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
He's never been beaten less than 10l after nine races but this is his first Flat handicap, so should be more interesting this time in theory.
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1st

6

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:45 Windsor

Guinness Lad

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Neil Mulholland

0-18 but does possess ability as when second of 15 on his return from four months off here (1m2f, good to firm) nine days ago; usually takes a good grip, though, and this sort of trip has found him out in the past.

11/2

2nd

14

(12)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Guinness Lad

9st 3lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Neil Mulholland

Slowly into stride but still finished second to subsequent prolific winner in similar event over C&D around this time last year; blew the start again when beaten a head at Leicester (1m2f, also good to firm) three weeks later; still not perfected the art of starting but mark is reduced after AW spell and he's dangerous back on turf if ready after a break.

15/2

5th

8

(10)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Guinness Lad

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Neil Mulholland

Maiden who regularly fluffs the start; failed to get home over 1m4f last time but whether he needs a drop back to 1m is debatable; best form when runner-up twice over 1m2f (on turf).

9/1

Form: 8624-5 CD

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Had three wins in the space of four races last February-April, including this contest (on good) which he took in fine style; back to the same mark today, due to underperforming since last June, but the switch back from AW seemed to do him some good last year, so he needs a second look.
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3rd

7

(6)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Fiddlers Green

9st 3lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John O’Shea

May have done too much early and might have failed for stamina when sixth of eight at Chelmsford (13.3f. Polytrack) 13 days ago (Take The Boat second); better judged on his previous form around here including wins over 1m3f/1m4f; respected for stable that also runs Maywedance.

12/1

6th

1

(7)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Fiddlers Green

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John O’Shea

All wins at 1m3f-1m4f; hasn't fully convinced with stamina in his 1m5f/1m6f attempts, including latest start; may again get outstayed.

8/1

5th

9

(1)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fiddlers Green

8st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John O’Shea

In good form at Kempton prior to a lesser effort there (1m3f) last month; needs to bounce back and well beaten in one go on Tapeta; others have less to prove.

12/1

10/1

Form: 31326- D

Last run: 212 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Not proven on softer than good; consistent over this sort of trip for most of last term, winning one of her handicaps, but there's more for her to prove after the 212 days off and she needs to be at her peak.
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11

(7)

4th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:23 Lingfield (AW)

Miss Dubai

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Denis Coakley

Sole success came over C&D last August off today's mark; had excuses when bit slipped through the mouth at Windsor in June, and was lit up by first-time cheekpieces (retained) last time; needs to step up nevertheless.

25/1

4

(6)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 133y

Class 6

18:20 Lingfield

Miss Dubai

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Denis Coakley

Yet to win on turf but had excuses when bit slipped through the mouth at Windsor last time; however, needs to step up nevertheless; first-time cheekpieces now applied.

8/1

8

(6)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:15 Windsor

Miss Dubai

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Denis Coakley

Her win came on AW but she has run to a similar level on turf; lacklustre seasonal return at Bath six weeks ago but could prove a different proposition with that run behind her.

8/1

Form: 6949-3 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Only one win from 36 races and although it was over C&D last August, that's from 19 visits here; while she's not the percentage call, a close third over C&D 16 days ago reiterated that she could be on the premises.
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7

(5)

1st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:35 Bath

Ladypacksapunch

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

Won off a similar mark here (11.6f, firm) last August but that is her only success from 41 starts and she's been out of sorts in last three runs; down the list.

16/1

4

(5)

25th Jun 2025

Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:50 Bath

Ladypacksapunch

9st 6lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Grace Harris

Just 1-40 but the win did come here (11.5f, firm) and her latest defeat can probably be put down to testing conditions; handicapped to be competitive.

10/1

7th

10

(6)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Chepstow

Ladypacksapunch

8st 9lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Grace Harris

Running well enough to think she can be involved to some extent but her convincing Bath win at about 1m3f in August came on firm ground and she has more to prove with the recent rain.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £37.70
Straight Forecast £33.21
Tricast £144.29
Trifecta £155.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Ladypacksapunch

SPOTLIGHT:

It's Tim

RP RATINGS:

Fiddlers Green

D Express:

Guinness Lad

Daily Mirror:

Harlington

NEWMARKET:

It's Tim

The Star:

Fiddlers Green

The Times:

Ladypacksapunch

Telegraph:

Ladypacksapunch

The Sun:

Ladypacksapunch

Daily Record:

Ladypacksapunch