16.30
Goodeventmasters.co.uk Manny Mercer Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £10800
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 3
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Sunny
7/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.63
- Place: £1.30
Form: 221- D
Last run: 183 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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27 (32) |
18th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Form figures read 22111 (started favourite each time; 3-3 over 1m); proved well ahead of his opening mark at Ascot in April then followed up at Newbury (again on good to firm) where he collared the pacesetter close home; very progressive and commands respect. |
9/2 |
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1st 8 (2) |
17th May 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Half-brother to Palace Pier, whose Group 1 haul included the Lockinge on this card in 2021; proved well ahead of his opening mark at Ascot (1m, good to firm) on seasonal debut, scoring easily and taking form figures to 2211; one to follow and could well defy a 10lb rise with further improvement on the cards. |
6/4 |
9/2
- Place: £2.10
Form: 7840-3
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (5) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Both wins at 1m2f in 2024 but he has run well over this C&D and, after a slow start to the year, he showed more when a close third of eight at Ascot (1m, good to firm) last week; on the premises again. |
7/2 |
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3rd 5 (4) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Placed in three of his four starts here, including when third in this race last year; after a poor start to this term he showed more three weeks ago and has dropped 4lb since; not ruled out despite the losing run racking up. |
7/1 |
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9th 9 (15) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Second in this two years ago and often ran well last season; on a competitive mark on his best form but beaten on his last 20 starts and he's struggled on both outings this term. |
25/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.20
Form: 9501-8 D
Last run: 61 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (6) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Won a maiden on turf (1m, good to soft) in 2023, but his other wins have been on the AW; beaten only 2l when seventh of 11 over C&D last time; each-way chance. |
6/1 |
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7th 3 (6) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Started 2026 with victory at Southwell (1m) and right back to form of late, runner-up in 1m Goodwood handicap eight days ago; he's weighted to go very well off the same mark. |
9/2 |
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2nd 2 (2) |
12th Jun 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Five AW wins at 1m and 7f; modest strike-rate of 1-20 on turf but he's often run well in difficult races, including in one run here (hampered); well treated now but he hasn't looked in great form back on turf of late; most of best form on good or quicker, acts on good to soft. |
13/2 |
Form: 1365-5 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 8st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 14 (18) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Dual winner from the front last summer but has shown very little this season; tumbling in the weights but carries clear risks. |
28/1 |
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12th 12 (1) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Won twice over shorter last summer; big prices and little to cheer this year; down in the weights but he has plenty to prove. |
50/1 |
20/1
Form: 31-148 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 (3) |
6th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Two attempts over C&D, including off 2lb higher in this race last year, comprise his only wins for Craig Lidster; effective when fresh; interesting returned to this scenario on stable/seasonal debut. |
14/1 |
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10th 13 (9) |
3rd May 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Lightly raced front-runner who showed promise on turf last summer and won at Newcastle (1m, AW) in February; well beaten the last twice, however, most recently at Ascot on Wednesday; has to get back on track. |
25/1 |
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10th 13 (9) |
3rd May 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Lightly raced front-runner who showed promise on turf last summer and won at Newcastle (1m, AW) in February; well beaten the last twice, however, most recently at Ascot on Wednesday; has to get back on track. |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: 4607-0
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 17 (8) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
8st 9lb |
Did best of the prominent racers when third of 19 over C&D last month, splitting Andesite and Lir Speciale in the process; not so good dropped into a Class 4 at Musselburgh ten days ago; minor placing perhaps his best hope. |
12/1 |
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4th 1 (4) |
30th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
He had dropped a long way in the weights prior to joining Tim Easterby and he has been competitive in some useful events this year, including a third of 19 behind a smart prospect at York (7f, good; did best of the prominent racers); down in grade today and he should go well. |
7/2 |
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3rd 17 (6) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Runner-up in the spring on first two starts for this yard (7f, good) and each-way claims on that form; however, two lesser runs have followed and he's 0-18 since winning in June 2023 on his second outing. |
25/1 |
11/2
Form: 1436-0 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 1lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (9) |
2nd Aug 2025 Soft 1m 1f 11y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Won the Golden Mile here (good to firm) last August and third in the Cambridgeshire (1m1f, soft) in September; he's failed to shine this season but is on a handy mark if the return to Goodwood prompts a revival. |
10/1 |
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26 (15) |
18th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Performed well in major handicaps at Glorious Goodwood (won) and Newmarket (placed) last term; however, needs to step up plenty on his 2025 efforts, latest over C&D behind My Cloud. |
50/1 |
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7th 2 (8) |
30th Apr 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 1lb |
Registered sole win for current yard in last year's Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood; placed in the Cambridgeshire; possibilities in this lower grade with Lincoln reappearance under his belt. |
11/2 |
12/1
Form: 1120-0 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (11) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Ran well, only a neck behind Elarak, in the 7f handicap at Royal Ascot to maintain his solid record in headgear; good second in the Victoria Cup the time before; threatening to win a big prize; shortlisted. |
6/1 |
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3rd 9 (23) |
18th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Versatile as regards ground; has a good record in blinkers and ran well switched to a visor (retained today) last time, finishing only 1l behind The Wizard Of Eye in the Victoria Cup and taking form figures over C&D to 242; solid contender who again has frame possibilities. |
16/1 |
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2nd 9 (12) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Six-time winner, including in first-time blinkers at Glorious Goodwood; close third at Haydock (7f) with reappearance under his belt, paving the way nicely for a crack at this prize; has made the frame in both C&D attempts; possibilities in new headgear (visor). |
12/1 |
11/2
Form: 643532
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (2) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Back on the mark he defied over 1m6f at Wolverhampton in March but recent efforts haven't been obviously encouraging, for all the 7f trip of the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot is almost certainly too short for him these days. |
33/1 |
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19th 27 (27) |
18th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Effective at 7f earlier in career but seems to need much further now and gained last three wins over 1m4f/1m6f (stays 2m); still has a much better strike-rate on AW than on turf in any case and looks unlikely to figure in this hot prize, back down sharply in distance. |
66/1 |
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9th 6 (11) |
3rd May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Moving up to 1m4f worked well in December and comparable form at 1m6f/2m since, including another win three starts back; he's come up a bit short in warmer races this year, though, including behind Align The Stars at Kempton, and none of his turf form (admittedly at up to 1m2f) is close to this mark. |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: 8-0068 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 8st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 (2) |
30th Apr 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
Good spell last summer culminated in a good second off 8lb higher in the Shergar Cup Mile here; not in the same form since, including during a stint in Bahrain. |
16/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £6.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £11.03 |
| Tricast | £61.58 |
| Trifecta | £93.80 |
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