July 11 / 14.00 Ascot

14.00

Good

Tide Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £8191.2
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Tide Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

Form: -23226 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Four-time turf winner who had been in very solid form this season until below par last time; reliable in the main and should give himself every chance.
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5th

9

(6)

19th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Bath

Signcastle City

8st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Rare winner these days but gives his running more often than not and was nearest at the finish over Ascot's 7f last time after starting slowly; deserves a break but one or two others appeal more.

5/1

4th

12

(9)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ascot

Signcastle City

10st 13lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Richard Hannon

Has a poor strike-rate over the last two years but is in form, reaching the frame again at Newmarket (1m, good) last Thursday; back on last winning mark; fighting chance.

12/1

4th

3

(3)

24th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Newmarket

Signcastle City

9st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Has a poor strike-rate over the last two years but is in form, placed at Windsor (1m) most recently; back on last winning mark; fighting chance.

7/1

Form: 82-350 D BF

Last run: 84 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Has gone 0-10 since starting career with two novice wins; handicap joy has thus far proved elusive (five times a beaten favourite) but has competitive form off this sort of mark and can go well fresh; respected.
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2

(1)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

15:07 Southwell (AW)

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9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

0-13 since winning his first two career starts on Polytrack, but capable of useful form as when third of 14 in the London Mile Series Final at Kempton (1m, Polytrack; first-time cheekpieces) 15 days ago; has run well on Tapeta at Newcastle and a player off the same mark as last time.

9/2

12

(8)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Kempton (AW)

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8st 10lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Career commenced with two wins; 0-12 since but close third in qualifier last time sets him up nicely for a crack at this final and first-time cheekpieces may have a boosting effect; in the mix.

8/1

4

(5)

20th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:20 Kempton (AW)

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10st 1lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

On a long losing sequence and he arrives below par, having been tried in a hood (now discarded) when seventh of ten in 1m Ascot handicap last month; handily weighted if he gets back on song though.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 410459 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Usually gives his running and had no peace up front when below his best at the Curragh 12 days ago; thoroughly exposed and on a high enough mark, so one or two others appeal more.
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6th

2

(5)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:58 Nottingham

Urban Sprawl

9st 10lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Already a three-time scorer (around 1m) in 2025 and he comes here on the back of a very good second of 13 in 1m Newcastle handicap; must enter calculations off an unchanged mark.

9/2

2nd

5

(12)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Urban Sprawl

9st 12lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Career win number eight when prevailing narrowly in a Class 4 at Beverley (extended 1m) and tends to find Class 2s too tough these days, so excused his Doncaster run; only 1-17 on the AW but could be a factor.

14/1

10th

12

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Doncaster

Urban Sprawl

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Charlie Johnston

Tough sort but has done his winning this year in Class 4, including at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) last time when taking record to 8-55; faces a tougher task back up two grades.

14/1

Form: 0-3228

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Three good handicap runs this season included a second to Royal Hunt Cup winner My Cloud and latest Newmarket run was too bad to be true; handicapped about right but would have a chance if back on song.
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4th

7

(7)

5th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

16:05 Yarmouth

Mythical Guest

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Margarson

Winless this year and only 2-36 overall; however, a repeat of his recent third in what looked a stronger race at Newmarket (1m1f, good) would see him on the scene.

8/1

3rd

7

(6)

25th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket

Mythical Guest

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Margarson

Has an overall strike-rate of 2-35 and winless this year despite the odd respectable effort; he'd be a surprise winner against rivals who have greater scope for improvement.

16/1

Form: 1150-3 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Five of her six wins have been on the AW but capable on turf and was second after a lengthy break at Haydock (1m, good); entitled to be sharper this time.
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5th

4

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 3

16:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Of Arabia

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Record of 7-20 on AW and 2-3 since wearing visor; midfield in notable handicap at Lingfield (1m2f) most recently, shaping as if this return to further is worth exploring; could go well in the retained headgear.

6/1

5th

5

(10)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

Lady Of Arabia

8st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

2-2 since visored, following a 1m2f Chelmsford win with a ready success at Wolverhampton last month (9.5f); up 4lb and drawn widest so she will need to produce another personal best to complete her hat-trick.

12/1

3rd

4

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

13:40 Lingfield (AW)

Lady Of Arabia

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Five-time AW winner who looks a solid contender, having shown herself back in better form with third-place finishes off current mark at Southwell (1m) in last three outings; should be thereabouts again.

7/2

Form: 8-3323

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick in 7f handicaps last autumn and has been running well in defeat this campaign, latterly over 1m; in the mix.
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8th

9

(7)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Chalk Mountain

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Zoe Hawkins

Has recorded seven AW wins, the last three over C&D; made the frame at Kempton in last two starts; in form and has possibilities off 2lb below last winning mark.

6/1

4th

5

(1)

30th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Chalk Mountain

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Zoe Hawkins

His last three wins have been at this track over 7f and he was unlucky not to go closer here last week, having been caught in traffic up the straight before finishing strongly for third; yet to win over 1m but has to be considered.

10/1

3rd

8

(14)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Chalk Mountain

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Zoe Hawkins

His last three wins have been over C&D, the most recent coming on his stable debut in May off a 1lb higher mark than today's; didn't get home over 8.5f at Wolverhampton two weeks ago (caught wide early) but makes appeal back over this shorter trip (all seven wins over 7f).

8/1

Form: 2-6310 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner who got off the mark on turf with a narrow verdict at Yarmouth (1m, good); penalised when making little impact in a handicap at Royal Ascot and this is easier.
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17th

19

(7)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Unassuming

8st 7lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: George Boughey

C&D winner (good to firm) off 6lb lower last July but fourth was the best placing she achieved in five AW handicaps earlier this year; off 11 weeks; others make more obvious appeal.

25/1

9th

5

(11)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Unassuming

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

4lb higher than her last winning mark but Jack Callan's claim will help in that respect and it was a good run last time at Wolverhampton (finished upside Exquisitive Acclaim) given she was never ideally positioned out the back; could go well provided stall 11 isn't a killer.

10/1

5th

8

(13)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Unassuming

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Latest win was C&D in October and she twice went close in November; ran respectably on next four starts but no show when favourite in the Southwell race won by Dosman on latest; cheekpieces (worn last three outings) are removed.

16/1

Form: 6-0701 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Took advantage of a reduced mark to win under Elizabeth Gale at Chepstow (1m, good) last month; still well treated on his previous form so has to be considered.
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Form: 77-130

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Dual winner for Henry Candy and added a 7f Newmarket handicap on reappearance, which he followed with a close third on first attempt at 1m; drawn on the wrong side last time on the July course.
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4th

8

(8)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Be Frank

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Best effort in a light 2026 campaign when fourth in big field at York last month; has an unimpressive strike-rate for current yard but is now 2lb lower than his last winning mark so cannot be discounted.

7/1

10th

3

(11)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Be Frank

9st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ian Williams

Best effort in a light 2026 campaign when fourth in big field at York on penultimate start; has an unimpressive strike-rate for current yard but is interesting dropped in class off last winning mark.

10/1

5th

8

(5)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:30 Chester

Be Frank

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ian Williams

Fresh after two runs this season and on a competitive mark; came from well back to be fourth last week at York (1m, good to soft) and should feature.

6/1

Form: 353934 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Both wins over 6f but bang there in 1m handicaps the last twice and no reason why he won't be on the scene once more, kept to a Class 4.
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7th

8

(4)

23rd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Goodwood

Jimmy Speaking

8st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Commenced the campaign with turf/AW wins and has made the frame in most starts since, close second at Yarmouth latest; back up in class but receives weight all round; could go well.

10/1

2nd

11

(8)

16th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 1f 21y

Class 3

16:12 Yarmouth

Jimmy Speaking

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Has won at this track on soft; upped markedly to 1m3f at Southwell (AW) last month and led 2f out until three rivals went past in the final 1f; that was a good run, followed admittedly by a lesser show at York but that was over 1m4f; could be a player back here at 1m1f.

20/1

8th

16

(6)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

16:10 York

Jimmy Speaking

8st 10lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Acts on soft; unproven beyond 1m and unraced beyond 1m1f until he tried 1m3f at Southwell (AW) 15 days ago and led 2f out until three rivals went past in the final 1f; that was a good run and his dam won at this trip but others clearly have less to prove in this hot 1m4f race.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £70.10
Straight Forecast £60.27
Tricast £269.47
Trifecta £436.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Great Blasket

RP RATINGS:

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POSTDATA:

Unassuming

Daily Record:

Chalk Mountain

The Guardian:

Lady Of Arabia

TOPSPEED:

Be Frank

NEWMARKET:

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Daily Mail:

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The Times:

Great Blasket

Telegraph:

Great Blasket

D Express:

Great Blasket

Daily Mirror:

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The Sun:

Great Blasket

The Star:

Great Blasket