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Good To FirmThe Sid Sims Birthday Celebration Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £3454.44
- 0m 7f 16y
- Class 6
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.75
- Place: £1.50
Form: 135332 BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (5) |
28th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
On a losing run but consistent in the main and was a close fourth in a 1m2f classified here last week; must have some sort of chance. |
4/1 |
|
4th 5 (2) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Needs to rebound from a poor handicap run here nine days ago but is generally very consistent; came second in similar race to this over C&D (good) in June and probably won't be far away. |
8/1 |
|
6th 6 (8) |
12th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Admirably consistent 7yo who chased home Angel's Call in 7.3f classified race here in June and was third over C&D in that grade a fortnight ago; probably in the mix again. |
7/2 |
6/1
- Place: £3.80
Form: /0548-
Last run: 262 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (10) |
13th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
10st 1lb |
C&D win last October off 2lb lower; had a wind operation prior to his seasonal return in June; two solid efforts this year and he's one to consider. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 1 (3) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Added to his two turf wins when finishing well to score on AW at Lingfield (7f) last October; hasn't hit the same level in two subsequent runs but he returned after wind surgery with a fair third in a Class 4 at Salisbury (7f, good) last month; looks worth another try at this trip and he's in the mix on this drop back in grade. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 8 (8) |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 213y Class 4 |
8st 8lb |
Successful in Class 6 over C&D and Class 5 on AW last term; had wind surgery since final outing; needs to prove he can cope with this higher grade on reappearance but market support should be heeded. |
8/1 |
4/1
Form: 37-052
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
A modest 1m2f Flat scorer in April; 40-1, hinted at promise with fifth of nine in novice over C&D on hurdling debut last month; can build on it here. |
25/1 |
|
5th 1 |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Record of just 1-20 on Flat, the success in Class 6 handicap over 1m2f in April; form dipped last time; brings limited potential to this change of code. |
25/1 |
|
10th 10 (3) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Front-runner who got off the mark when winning over this C&D (good to firm) in April; runner-up on his next two starts, including here 18 days ago, and he can't be dismissed despite stepping up in class. |
7/1 |
5/1
Form: 533414 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 9lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (5) |
4th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Recorded the 18th win of his long career when leading late over C&D in February (for Myla Coppins); ran well behind a thriving rival at Lingfield next time but he failed to fire over C&D a fortnight ago (finished behind Coloane); he has bounced back from quiet runs before so can't be ruled out. |
6/1 |
|
8th 7 (7) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
18th success of his long career when getting the better of Antiquity (winner since and runs in the 6.00) over C&D last month; bumped into an in-form opponent at Lingfield two weeks ago (7f; blinkered first time); another 2lb rise is not ideal but he is likely to give his running. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 2 (4) |
5th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Well into the veteran stage but he retains plenty of enthusiasm and ran on well to beat a subsequent winner (Age Of Time third) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) three weeks ago, his 18th success; a 2lb rise not excessive but late in the day to be giving blinkers a go (has run well in new headgear before). |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 660543 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 17 (8) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 14y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
No problem if the ground eases further having won on soft ground over C&D in June, but he is just 2-38 and has a mountain to climb from 13lb out of the weights. |
33/1 |
|
3rd 8 (5) |
18th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 14y Class 6 |
8st 7lb |
Sole win from 23 turf starts came over C&D in June; two good efforts in his next two course starts (on good and good to firm) but his finishing effort was muted over C&D nine days ago; in the thick of it on the earlier form. |
7/1 |
|
6th 10 (1) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 14y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
C&D winner on soft ground in June and has continued to run well, last time back over 7f and just ahead of Ajrad; another solid candidate to consider. |
9/1 |
12/1
Form: 373379 C
Last run: 59 days
W: 9st 1lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (7) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Has enjoyed a good year with four wins, two of them over C&D; last two efforts leave her with a bit to prove, though. |
14/1 |
|
12th 2 (11) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Hardy mare who landed four races on AW (1m to 9.5f) between February and April; also a previous four-time winner on turf but this is just her second crack at 1m2f on her 111th start; still not discounted. |
12/1 |
|
7th 4 (5) |
6th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
9yo who has won four times since February including twice over C&D; held in third when unpenalised at Wolverhampton last time but she wasn't beaten far and that was another creditable effort; should be in the mix again off 3lb higher. |
4/1 |
11/2
Form: 40-657 CD BF
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (13) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Took advantage of a reduced mark when scoring at Chepstow (7f, good) in August; got pestered for the lead when down the field at Wolverhampton next time, but she's hard to predict and this looks tough from a wide draw. |
10/1 |
|
8 (4) |
25th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Well handicapped on C&D win (good to soft) last summer but that is her only success from 18 starts and she's finished down the field in five runs this season; others preferred. |
8/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £15.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £15.75 |
| Tricast | £50.82 |
| Trifecta | £63.00 |
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