July 03 / 18.05 Newbury

18.05

Good To Firm

Legal Protection Group Ltd Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 0m 5f 34y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Legal Protection Group Ltd Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 554111 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Had a wind operation in May and it's had the desired effect as he comes here chasing a quick four-timer (the three wins under Matthew Lloyd Slater); those wins have all come at Windsor, a track he's always had an affinity for, but he can't be discounted despite the double penalty and different test.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16th

7

(2)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ascot

Lequinto

11st 4lb

J: Mr Ross Birkett

T: Tony Carroll

Has a good Windsor record, notching two more 6f wins (good/good to firm) this summer; soft ground provides an excuse for a below-par run there last time; campaigned mainly as a sprinter in recent years but was a 7f winner earlier in career.

22/1

7th

4

(4)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:00 Windsor

Lequinto

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Excels here and ran another good race at the track when a closing third behind Under The Twilight, having got behind; a faster pace today would play to his strengths; no ground concerns.

11/2

3rd

6

(4)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:55 Windsor

Lequinto

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

9yo who's an eight-time Windsor winner, including this May and June; beat Amazonian Dream in the latter race and runner-up to him here next time, before not disgraced on a first crack at Brighton; reliable sort from off the pace and he has each-way claims again.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: -04004 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Game effort when winning over C&D last August off a 7lb higher mark; struggling to find his best form this year and last of four off this mark at Salisbury last week; should come good again at some point; headgear absent today.
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10th

9

(6)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:12 Windsor

Faustus

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

All eight wins over this trip on various ground and was ending a 17-race losing run when making all and just holding on to beat Darkened Edge by a head over C&D (good to firm) three weeks ago; back up 2lb but could still be dangerous if enjoying an uncontested lead.

3/1

1st

6

(4)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:48 Windsor

Faustus

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

On a long losing sequence but recent form includes a couple of encouraging efforts and he did too much up front when fifth of six at Brighton (5f) 19 days ago; needs considering eased 1lb.

12/1

5th

4

(2)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Faustus

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Placed three times from seven starts since returned to turf in May; no match for easy winner when second over C&D (good to firm) last month and remains well below the best of last year's form but still has possibilities; often wears cheekpieces but goes in refitted blinkers today.

4/1

Form: 353824 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Three wins at Wolverhampton last year; looks to retain all his ability, second of seven at Wolverhampton in April on penultimate start; more to prove on turf but did show some promise on a sound surface last summer; this should be run to suit one that comes from off the pace and he's a contender.
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7th

2

(12)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

16:02 Bath

Aces Wild

9st 12lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Scored over C&D in May and has added a pair of 5f handicap wins at Newbury and Chester this summer; drawn wide when last of ten in 5f Chester handicap last time so could bounce back.

20/1

10th

10

(8)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:17 Chester

Aces Wild

8st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Thriving this summer and it was a career-best effort when defying a wide stall over C&D seven weeks ago; a 4lb rise may not be beyond him but the ground is a potential stumbling block.

7/1

1st

9

(11)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:23 Chester

Aces Wild

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Won two Class 5s before a strong-finishing third at this level here last time having been last at one point; however, stall 11 could be a killer.

7/1

Form: 230243 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Two front-running wins on turf last July (6f, soft and 5f, good); fully effective on a faster surface too, as when close up on his last three starts; shouldn't be too far away.
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7th

10

(4)

5th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Merrimack

9st 4lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Stuart Williams

Front-runner who's done most winning over 5f and is generally kept to that trip; soft ground likely behind a below-par effort last time and should do better back on the AW but there's little wiggle room off this mark.

16/1

6th

1

(8)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

14:36 Sandown

Merrimack

9st 12lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Stuart Williams

Front-runner who returned to winning form under Chloe Lyons at Newmarket (5f, good to firm; has won on soft) last month, but has twice been held off this mark since; needs a bit more; stable also runs Adalida.

10/1

4th

3

(2)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

14:30 Brighton

Merrimack

9st 9lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

In-form front-runner who has two wins, a second and two thirds to his name in five runs here; on career-high mark, though, having been put up 5lb for his Newmarket win early in the month under 7lb claimer Chloe Lyons.

4/1

Form: 713454 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; narrow win at Wolverhampton in March when rated 1lb lower; only fourth behind Lequinto last week but 12lb better off today.
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3rd

10

(1)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

The Defiant

8st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Not the force of old and, although he retains some ability, others in this field have more pressing claims.

10/1

4th

3

(5)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:08 Lingfield (AW)

The Defiant

9st 1lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Multiple 5f winner down the years, including over C&D, but his powers appear to be on the wane; a couple of respectable efforts last month but more will be needed to win.

8/1

12/1

Form: 470307

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
None too consistent but he's on his winning mark and this looks less competitive than his last two assignments; capable of a bold showing on a good day; lightly raced on turf but appears to handle good to firm.
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4th

10

(4)

28th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Horus

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Attwater

Nursery winner in 2024; 0-24 otherwise and was well held in a C&D handicap last week.

25/1

6th

8

(7)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Horus

9st 0lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

1-24, the win coming in a Lingfield nursery (6f) at the end of 2024; will need to improve on recent efforts if he is to double his tally; visor replaces cheekpieces.

33/1

3

(4)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Horus

9st 9lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

1-23, the win coming in a nursery here (6f) at the end of 2024; will need to improve on recent efforts if he is to double his tally.

25/1

Form: 34-314 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton in February; returned from four months off with a fine fourth over 6f here last week, racing with plenty of enthusiasm but tiring in the final furlong; easy lead unlikely here but she doesn't have to dominate and she's an intriguing contender back at 5f.
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12th

11

(12)

13th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sarafina Mshairi

9st 5lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Prominent racer; not found her best form in 2026 and she has a wide stall to contend with tonight; is at least down in the weights.

16/1

12th

11

(13)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Sarafina Mshairi

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Two wins in 2025, the second of them coming over C&D off a 3lb higher mark; not hit the same heights in 2026 but Lingfield 16 days ago was a step back in the right direction.

20/1

4th

2

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Sarafina Mshairi

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Has shown all of her AW form on Tapeta; below best in a light 2026 campaign but is well treated provided she's resurgent on Polytrack debut; 1lb below last winning mark.

14/1

Form: -97333 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
On a dangerous mark and he's been threatening a revival this summer; whether 5f on fast ground is what he needs to be seen to best effect remains to be seen.
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5th

1

(2)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:38 Hamilton

Roach Power

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Wigham

Scored five times last year, including last two attempts in Class 5; far from solid on 2026 form but this drop back in grade may prompt a resurgence off a reduced mark; market support would heighten interest.

9/2

7th

12

(5)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Haydock

Roach Power

8st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Had a bumper time of things last year but hasn't come close to the same level in 2026; well handicapped (despite being 2lb out of weights) but leap of faith needed.

33/1

19th

15

(22)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Roach Power

9st 5lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Had a bumper time of things last year and although he hasn't been at his best in 2026, his handicap mark is tumbling; will be of major interest back on testing ground but the drying forecast isn't optimal today.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £173.30
Straight Forecast £197.72
Tricast £368.64
Trifecta £476.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Lequinto

SPOTLIGHT:

Sarafina Mshairi

NEWMARKET:

Merrimack

WEST COUNTRY:

Aces Wild

POSTDATA:

Roach Power

LAMBOURN:

Sarafina Mshairi

D Express:

Sarafina Mshairi

Daily Mail:

Merrimack

The Times:

Lequinto

Telegraph:

Lequinto

The Guardian:

Lequinto

Daily Mirror:

Lequinto

The Sun:

Lequinto

The Star:

Lequinto

Daily Record:

Lequinto