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.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

5th

4

(7)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 4

16:00 Brighton

Lequinto

9st 12lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Eight-time Windsor winner, including twice of late, who's having a first run round here; ultra-consistent, especially considering his age and that he's usually dropped in, but there's little room for manoeuvre off this mark; yard also responsible for Duskaura.

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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Verdict Starting price

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

2nd

4

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

20:50 Brighton

Faustus

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Trailblazer who is not the force he once was, but was runner-up at Windsor (5f, good to firm) last month; should give his supporters a run for their money but vulnerable to a late closer.

7/2

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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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

3rd

9

(3)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

19:35 Chester

Aces Wild

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Adrian Wintle

Course win (5f, good) last July; arrives in top form, winning Class 5 events at Bath and Newbury (5f, firm and good to firm) this summer; 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another bold bid.

5/1

1st

1

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:00 Newbury

Aces Wild

9st 13lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Ran twice over C&D last summer and performed with great credit on both occasions, finishing second to Faustus in July and filling the same position one month later; career-best effort when winning at Bath last week (5f, firm); penalty demands more but he can't be discounted.

7/2

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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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

4th

1

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newmarket (July)

Merrimack

9st 12lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Stuart Williams

Tough and consistent sort who made all over C&D (good to firm) under Chloe Lyons last Saturday; raised 5lb but likely to give it his usual good shot.

9/4

1st

1

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Merrimack

9st 13lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Stuart Williams

Tough 5f performer, holding his form well; close third under regular rider Chloe Lyons at Windsor on Monday; should give it his best shot again.

3/1

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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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

8th

5

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Horus

9st 9lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Sole win was in December 2024 but that was over C&D; finished down the field in three runs for current yard but the saddle slipped at Brighton (7f, good) last time and he was only beaten around 2l; could go well on this drop back in trip and he's not ruled out.

8/1

6th

6

(3)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

18:21 Brighton

Horus

9st 9lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

1-21; mainly seen on the AW but appears to handle turf; drops to this level for the first time and the stable won this last year; each-way claims.

13/2

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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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

6th

7

(2)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:51 Southwell (AW)

Sarafina Mshairi

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Well beaten on both runs this year (5f), here most recently, and a major turnaround is necessary; however, the form of the stable catches the eye and she won over C&D last October; back up in trip today; interesting.

16/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:10 Sandown

Roach Power

9st 3lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Wigham

In fine form in the second half of 2025, winning five times; ran his best race this season when fourth of six at Windsor (5f, good to soft) in June but disappointed back from a short break at Ripon a fortnight ago.

14/1

18th

2

(16)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Roach Power

9st 11lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

In fine form in the second half of 2025, winning five times; ran his best race this season when fourth of six at Windsor (5f, good to soft) when last seen in June; on a winning mark but slower ground would be preferable.

12/1

4th

7

(5)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

19:39 Windsor

Roach Power

8st 11lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Five wins in 2025 (all at 5f; on good, heavy and soft ground); had trip and draw excuses for first two runs this year but he'd shot his bolt over a furlong out at Goodwood last time out; might do better back on a more conventional track and the change in the weather brings him into it.

6/1

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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