13.55
GoodStarlight Charity Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £5757.4
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 5
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Sunny
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £28.30
- Place: £6.60
Form: 160-65 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (6) |
28th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 216y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Two 1m wins this year at Sandown and Epsom, the latest by 5l earlier this month; reappeared only four days later when below par at Windsor and finishing behind Newfangled; that was under a penalty and now 2lb higher. |
13/2 |
|
7th 2 (11) |
14th Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 31y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Versatile ground-wise and has won one of just two C&D starts; in good form this year, adding to an earlier Sandown win (good to firm) with a powerful display at Epsom (about 1m, good to soft) on Thursday; likely to give a good show under penalty with Billy Loughnane up for the first time. |
4/1 |
|
1st 5 (6) |
10th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 113y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Ran well for second at Brighton on his reappearance in June and went one better at Sandown (1m, good to firm) in July; disappointed next time but quickly bounced back at Brighton two days later; can be slowly away so needs things to drop right. |
7/1 |
16/1
- Place: £6.40
Form: 01/65/ D
Last run: 1099 days
W: 9st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (4) |
15th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
The winner of two 1m handicaps off a similar mark; returning from a mammoth absence when nearly adding another at Newbury a month ago (1m, good); every chance if he can avoid the feared 'bounce' factor. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 6 (3) |
16th May 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Successful on turf in 2020 and AW in 2021; absent since finishing fifth (off 10lb higher) in this race three years ago; the betting may prove best guide to expectations. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 6 (3) |
16th May 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Successful on turf in 2020 and AW in 2021; absent since finishing fifth (off 10lb higher) in this race three years ago; the betting may prove best guide to expectations. |
16/1 |
100/30
- Place: £2.00
Form: 12-321 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (8) |
28th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 216y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Only 1lb higher than for last year's win in this race (good to firm) and returns on the back of a solid effort at Windsor; holds every chance. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 3 (4) |
14th Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 31y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Multiple winner who usually gives a good account on this track, winning over C&D (good) in May 2025, and is on a winnable mark; showed signs of a revival on Wolverhampton AW last week after a relatively quiet patch and can be on the premises. |
10/1 |
|
4th 13 (1) |
7th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
Seven-time winner and latest was at Wolverhampton (9.4f) in April; well handicapped on that form but he's not threatened since and was beaten 6l at Brighton last time; others preferred. |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: 135433
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 1lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 11 (6) |
28th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Just one win from her 42 starts; hard to crab her consistency but she's back up in class in a deep race for the grade. |
12/1 |
|
7 (1) |
30th Aug 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Has been running well for a while now and was only a length away last week at Ffos Las (extended 7f); however, finds winning extremely hard with a strike-rate of 1-41. |
5/1 |
|
8 (10) |
22nd Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 80y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Has modest 1-40 strike-rate but scores very high marks for her consistency on turf/AW over the last year or so; runner-up off today's mark at Southwell (1m, AW) three weeks ago; probably on the premises again here. |
4/1 |
12/1
Form: 324256
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 (7) |
16th Jun 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Couple of absences in recent times and he has regressed (well drawn when faring better in a soft-ground handicap last time); goes well here, though, and holds each-way claims. |
12/1 |
|
4th 4 (7) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 14y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Both wins came on AW in 2023 when trained by Richard Hughes; has gone into freefall since and was last of 11 at Bath last month. |
12/1 |
|
11th 4 (9) |
4th May 2026 Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
10st 11lb |
Well handicapped on last season's best forrm (AW) but he ended the year with a whimper and returns from a 135-day break with an inexperienced amateur booked. |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: 37768- D
Last run: 145 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (1) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 113y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Looked as good as ever when winning at Lingfield (1m, AW) on seasonal debut in April and again ran well over that C&D last month; didn't fire when back on turf recently (restless in stalls) but has form at this track and enters calculations. |
10/1 |
|
6th 3 (5) |
30th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 216y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Has a consistent record here (32142132224) and has shown enough since returning on the AW in April to suggest he remains in form; should go well. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 1 (3) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Well suited by switchback tracks and took advantage of a handy mark when winning on his C&D comeback in April; found life tougher off his revised mark in better company here last time but this is more his speed back down 2lb. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: 7-2369
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (1) |
30th May 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 216y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Five-time winner on AW at Wolverhampton but 0-16 on turf; handicapper's giving him a chance and, while recent efforts don't suggest he'll take it, he did run well both previous visits here. |
8/1 |
|
4 (1) |
30th May 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 216y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Five-time winner on AW at Wolverhampton but 0-16 on turf; handicapper's giving him a chance and, while recent efforts don't suggest he'll take it, he did run well both previous visits here. |
8/1 |
5/1
Form: 140-42 CD
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (5) |
3rd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Placed on his first two runs this year but last two runs not so good; three of his four turf wins have been at Bath, and may be best to wait until he returns to that venue. |
10/1 |
|
4th 2 (5) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 53y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Started the campaign with solid 1m efforts at Lingfield (AW) and Bath (firm); disappointed back at Bath last time but no surprise to see him bounce back in this uncompetitive event. |
4/1 |
10/1
Form: 475-15 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (12) |
15th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 216y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Two-time C&D winner, including the corresponding race in 2022; no win in 2026 but he ran well for second in a stronger C&D handicap 17 days ago (Gone Rogue back in sixth); won't be far away if returning in the same form. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 9 (9) |
28th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 216y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Ran no race at Salisbury last time in a handicap he had won the previous year; had been in good form prior to that and couldn't dismiss; third in this 12 months ago. |
8/1 |
|
5th 3 (3) |
21st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Won the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 1lb higher mark (for today's rider); solid efforts on last three starts and he's a leading contender. |
5/1 |
12/1
Form: 1337-8 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (10) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Went close in Chepstow handicap (1m, good; fine over 1m2f) in June and has strong form claims here if judged on that performance but this regressive and inconsistent 6yo is on a long losing run, and his habit of starting slowly is always a worry; sports first-time cheekpieces; risky. |
7/1 |
|
4th 2 (4) |
31st Jul 2026 Firm 1m 2f 37y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Now 2lb lower than when going close at Chepstow (1m, good) last month and will also be suited by today's longer trip but this regressive and inconsistent 6yo is on a long losing run, and his habit of starting slowly is always a worry. |
6/1 |
|
7th 2 (1) |
14th Jul 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Keeps missing the break but he still went close two starts ago at Chepstow and it wasn't a bad run here last time, again over 1m; returning to further looks a good move. |
11/2 |
40/1
Form: 787-76
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (11) |
16th Oct 2025 Good 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Still a maiden and isn't particularly solid on his form (Flat/hurdles) for current yard; first-time blinkers need to make a difference. |
25/1 |
|
5th 8 |
23rd Sep 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
15-race maiden under rules but didn't shape without promise when sixth of 11 finishers on hurdling debut at Stratford (2m, good) 17 days ago; needs to improve but holds place claims. |
16/1 |
|
7 |
6th Sep 2025 Good To Firm 2m 0f 70y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
14-race maiden who showed some useful form as a 2yo and 3yo in Ireland but has become disappointing; has the stamina for hurdling but still makes only limited appeal on debut over jumps. |
66/1 |
14/1
Form: 6-68
Last run: 50 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (2) |
4th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Big prices all starts and has not shown enough in turf and AW handicaps (1m, 1m3f, 1m4f) to think she can be competitive today; first-time cheekpieces replace blinkers. |
50/1 |
|
6 (9) |
4th Aug 2025 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Yet to be placed from five starts and not progressing; first-time blinkers go on but hard to fancy. |
33/1 |
|
11th 5 (5) |
11th Jun 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Well beaten on AW on his first three starts (1m-9.5f) and he beat only one rival home on handicap debut at Newbury (1m, good) 26 days ago; much more needed now up in trip back on AW. |
50/1 |
13/2
Form: 543-93 BF
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
5th Oct 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 70y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Did not get competitive when 50-1 for stable/hurdle debut at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) just over a year ago; returned from layoff with Flat win in May (1m2f; RPR 76) but not in the same form on the Flat lately and still needs to prove himself over hurdles. |
33/1 |
|
7th 2 (7) |
21st Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Made all to win a 1m2f handicap at Windsor on his seasonal debut in May; dropped right out having made the running in a Class 4 at Sandown last month; drops in trip and perhaps a shade high in the weights. |
12/1 |
|
7th 6 (5) |
6th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 209y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
Tailed off on hurdle/yard debut last autumn but proved a different proposition after a break when successful back on the Flat at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in May, pulling over 4l clear and posting his peak RPR; evidently capable when fresh so being off for a further three months isn't a concern but he'll require another career best off 7lb higher. |
4/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £639.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £487.41 |
| Tricast | £2758.75 |
| Trifecta | £4766.30 |
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