13.55
Good To SoftDragonbet Proud Sponsors Of Chepstow Racecourse Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £4187.2
- 1m 4f 0y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
11/2
Form: 8-3880 BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 (2) |
16th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Back to some form over 1m4f on turf on last two starts; 0-11 on AW, however, with two places but they were on Polytrack. |
11/1 |
|
4th 7 (5) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 1m 3f 218y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Struggled over 1m at Southwell last month but relished the step back up in trip when winning at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago; still fairly treated on his old form off this 3lb higher mark and has claims. |
100/30 |
|
1st 7 (8) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 198y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
1m2f win here (good to firm) kicked off a four-timer in 2023 for Tony Carroll but he took a while to rediscover his level before scoring at Chepstow (1m4f, good; first-time blinkers) for this yard one year ago; raced mainly over further without success since and latest start over 1m can be written off; handy mark and he's not discounted on just his second visit to Brighton. |
9/1 |
13/2
Form: 21343-
Last run: 274 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (4) |
29th Sep 2025 Good 1m 3f 198y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Has won only once in 12 starts but is mostly consistent and was second in a Class 4 at Goodwood (1m6f) before a lesser effort at the same level at Sandown; his win was over a similar trip to this and he should be on the scene. |
4/1 |
|
5th 9 (3) |
25th Jul 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
Only 1-11 but consistent and was just ahead of Percy Shelley when runner-up at Goodwood last time (1m6f, good); a player. |
7/2 |
20/1
Form: 28435-
Last run: 245 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (2) |
26th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
3-9 under Zoe Lewis with all of his wins coming over C&D, the latest when beating The Craftymaster by a neck last month; meets him on the same terms and may be the better suited of the pair to this trip; major player. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 1 (3) |
8th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 5f 0y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Three wins at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) this year, the latest when narrowly beating a subsequent winner last month; only fifth of eight at Kempton on Wednesday but that was at 2m in a Class 5 and he's not ruled out on this drop back in trip/grade. |
6/1 |
|
5th 6 (1) |
5th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Three wins at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) this year, the latest when just beating a subsequent winner from 3lb lower last month; ran well in one previous visit here and, although yet to attempt this far on the Flat, would be a player if he stays. |
7/1 |
33/1
Form: 21869- CD
Last run: 200 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (10) |
30th May 2025 Good To Soft 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
In good form this time last year when winning over C&D (soft) but her career has gone south since, including over hurdles this year; just 1lb higher than for the win but revival desperately needed. |
33/1 |
|
10th 4 (10) |
30th May 2025 Good To Soft 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
In good form this time last year when winning over C&D (soft) but her career has gone south since, including over hurdles this year; just 1lb higher than for the win but revival desperately needed. |
33/1 |
|
4th 5 |
2nd Apr 2025 Good 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Won on the Flat last spring but was badly out of form in that sphere in the autumn and struggled (albeit on heavy ground) on hurdling debut at Chepstow in January. |
66/1 |
12/1
Form: 49/75-
Last run: 480 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (1) |
30th May 2025 Good To Soft 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Ought to be a shoo-in for a 1m4f race off his current mark but he hasn't run on turf for nearly two years and he made it 0-27 overall when pulled up over hurdles recently; tongue-tie/blinkers abandoned. |
12/1 |
|
11th 5 (1) |
30th May 2025 Good To Soft 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Ought to be a shoo-in for a 1m4f race off his current mark but he hasn't run on turf for nearly two years and he made it 0-27 overall when pulled up over hurdles recently; tongue-tie/blinkers abandoned. |
12/1 |
|
8 |
13th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
1lb lower than when second of six at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to soft) last October, but well held on last month's return over the same C&D (good) and is now 0-26 under rules; others more convincing. |
8/1 |
9/2
Form: 415633
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (3) |
15th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 4f 5y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
AW winner in February who took another step forward when coming from last to first in ten-runner race at Chepstow (1m4f, soft) eight days ago, winning by just over 4l; Jack Callan was placed on him in his previous two starts (one here) and returns today, to help combat his 8lb rise. |
13/8 |
|
1st 1 (4) |
7th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Perhaps hasn't quite lived up to the promise of an AW win and a good turf run (1m2f, good to soft) in the spring but he's been running well in defeat and was caught out only by a well-treated one over C&D (good; tongue-tied added) last week; solid chance. |
2/1 |
|
6 (8) |
30th May 2025 Good To Soft 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Sole win over an extended 1m1f on the AW in February but he stays much further and wasn't beaten by a lack of stamina when third at Salisbury (1m6f, good to firm; first-time blinkers, retained) last week; acts on good to soft and major claims down in grade. |
9/2 |
16/1
Form: 408-7
Last run: 53 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (8) |
14th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 2m 1f 24y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Five-race maiden; continues to ease in the weights (down 2lb) after finishing down the field at Chepstow (1m4f, good; seventh of 11, 20-1) a fortnight ago; stamina reserves untested beyond 1m4f, so enough reasons to oppose. |
12/1 |
|
7th 7 (7) |
30th May 2025 Good To Soft 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Well-connected 4yo who showed a bit more on his handicap debut at Kempton (1m4f, AW) last month when the run might well have been needed; looks open to improvement back on turf. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 2244-5
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (4) |
15th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Four-time Polytrack winner who came back to form last time and is 2lb lower than when last successful (turf) last summer; often fluffs the start and is usually held up, so the bigger field won't hurt; one to consider. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 4 (4) |
30th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Turf wins at 1m6f (good to soft) and 2m (good); quite well treated now and his AW reappearance was encouraging but he didn't fare so well back on turf in June and it's two years since he was risked on good to firm ground. |
8/1 |
|
5th 3 (3) |
10th Jun 2026 Good 1m 6f 17y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Both wins on turf have been at Ffos Las (1m6f/2m; good to soft/good); now 2lb lower than that latest success and returned from a break with a solid effort at Southwell (2m, AW) 34 days ago; claims. |
4/1 |
9/2
Form: 24-263 BF
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (6) |
30th May 2025 Good To Soft 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Losing run on turf goes back to 2021 and his best form is at up to 1m2f; well held when favourite over that trip at Windsor recently and has much to prove back over 1m4f; yard also runs Beggarman. |
9/2 |
|
6th 9 (6) |
30th May 2025 Good To Soft 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Losing run on turf goes back to 2021 and his best form is at up to 1m2f; well held when favourite over that trip at Windsor recently and has much to prove back over 1m4f; yard also runs Beggarman. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 2 (10) |
5th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Has failed to score on turf since 2021 but is interesting with Oisin Murphy back on board; form under this rider features an Epsom success and close second over C&D (last May). |
11/4 |
25/1
Form: 34461-
Last run: 360 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (6) |
6th Jun 2025 Good 1m 2f 37y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Her two wins for James Fanshawe came around 1m1f in cheekpieces on AW, most recently last June; sold 16,000gns the following month and she got tired on her stable debut at Chepstow (1m4f, good) one week ago; that was her first run for a year, however, and the drop in trip and returning cheekpieces are interesting. |
25/1 |
|
10 (4) |
30th May 2025 Good To Soft 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Her two wins for James Fanshawe came at about 1m1f and 1m on AW, most recently last June; sold 16,000gns the following month; stayed 1m3f on the AW but she has much to prove this time. |
25/1 |
|
8th 10 (4) |
30th May 2025 Good To Soft 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Her two wins for James Fanshawe came at about 1m1f and 1m on AW, most recently last June; sold 16,000gns the following month; stayed 1m3f on the AW but she has much to prove this time. |
25/1 |
3/1
Form: 213-18
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (1) |
23rd Oct 2025 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
On a winning mark and won't mind the forecast rain but he hasn't convinced with his stamina in two attempts at this trip. |
12/1 |
|
13 (8) |
20th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 6f 87y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Front-runner who has won twice (1m2f/1m4f) on good to soft this season; only 1lb higher than for his last success but he can race freely and he didn't seem to get home when upped to 1m6f at Haydock last time. |
8/1 |
|
9 (10) |
5th Sep 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Front-runner who won twice (1m2f/1m4f) on good to soft this season; not sure to get 1m6f, as he raced freely to set up a clear lead at Carlisle last time but he also rallied that day to finish a creditable second; needs a second look. |
7/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £11.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £9.25 |
| Tricast | £36.63 |
| Trifecta | £52.30 |
Selections
Daily Record:
Curtiz