17.45
GoodClose Brothers Asset Finance Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £4448.9
- 1m 1f 209y
- Class 5
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
13/8 (Won)
- Win: £3.25
- Place: £1.70
Form: /95/71 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (5) |
20th Oct 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 23y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
All four Flat wins have been over today's distance; last win was at Sandown in July last year off 3lb higher and he's slowly edged down the weights since; could have a say. |
12/1 |
|
4th 6 (1) |
28th Aug 2026 Good 1m 3f 209y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Thoroughly exposed eight-time winner and a 9yo now; however, positives to take from three of his last four runs and no reason why he won't be involved. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 2 (5) |
6th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Retains plenty of ability aged nine, having finished a close second in two of his three outings this term, latest at Sandown; was still capable of winning races last summer and can't be ruled out. |
7/2 |
5/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: -72316 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (6) |
5th Oct 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Reliable mare who won at Windsor (11.4f) in May and was runner-up at Epsom (1m2f) when last seen in August; now returns to AW but she's unexposed in this sphere and has claims if she can repeat that latest form. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 1 (4) |
14th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 17y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Reliable mare who gained this season's win in three-runner contest at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) in May; suited by this C&D and will appreciate today's ease in grade; each-way claims at least. |
11/2 |
|
4th 7 (2) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 209y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Reliable mare who wasn't beaten far last time at Epsom when just behind Imperical Cult; has run well in the last three renewals of this race, beaten 2l or less; considered. |
6/1 |
3/1
Form: 959234
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 17 (1) |
13th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Had a productive spell between last autumn and this spring, winning four times; subsequent defeats can be excused for one reason or another; however, needs a career best to defy current mark in this field. |
25/1 |
|
7th 3 (3) |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Prominent racer; in better forrm than his figures might suggest and he is only 2lb higher than when dominating a Class 3, albeit a weak one, at Lingfield in May; one of two runners for Tony Carroll. |
6/1 |
|
5th 2 (9) |
12th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Made all in a 0-95 at Lingfield (7.5f, good to firm) in May off a 3lb lower mark than today's but he did too much too soon over 1m2f at Sandown two months ago; dropping back in trip should suit this C&D winner. |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: 183975
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 0lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (6) |
25th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Made all the running to win a 1m classified event here two weeks ago; not so good at Chelmsford two days later; drops back in trip with cheekpieces given a go; not ruled out. |
6/1 |
|
6th 4 (3) |
12th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Built on her return from a short break when making virtually all in a classified event at Lingfield (1m, AW) on Tuesday; carries a 5lb penalty for that success but she's been competitive off higher marks in the past. |
5/2 |
|
1st 2 (8) |
10th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won a 1m handicap at Kempton a year ago; beaten 5l in a handicap after three months off last time and now tackles first classified race; could feature. |
9/4 |
25/1
Form: 87-760
Last run: 70 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (11) |
16th Oct 2025 Good 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Still a maiden and isn't particularly solid on his form (Flat/hurdles) for current yard; first-time blinkers need to make a difference. |
25/1 |
|
5th 8 |
23rd Sep 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
15-race maiden under rules but didn't shape without promise when sixth of 11 finishers on hurdling debut at Stratford (2m, good) 17 days ago; needs to improve but holds place claims. |
16/1 |
|
7 |
6th Sep 2025 Good To Firm 2m 0f 70y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
14-race maiden who showed some useful form as a 2yo and 3yo in Ireland but has become disappointing; has the stamina for hurdling but still makes only limited appeal on debut over jumps. |
66/1 |
5/1
Form: 811430 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (4) |
19th Oct 2026 Good 2m 1f 24y Class 6 |
11st 0lb |
Four-time Flat winner who scored over hurdles last month; down to a career-low mark and there's a good chance he can make his fitness tell. |
9/2 |
|
4th 6 |
18th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Four-time Flat winner who came good over hurdles at the 12th attempt, with ready success here (2m5f, good) 11 days ago; carries 7lb penalty today but is due to go up by that amount anyway, and this drop back in trip won't be a problem. |
11/2 |
|
1st 3 |
7th Sep 2026 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Bumper winner for Lucy Wadham and four-time winner on the Flat for current stable; has been placed five times in this sphere; steps up in trip off his lowest mark over hurdles but others make greater appeal. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 5-0156 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
5th Sep 2026 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Regressive Flat maiden who, for the second time this year, refused to race on the AW nine days ago; has the ability to feature off this mark over hurdles (0-6) but far too risky. |
8/1 |
|
12 (3) |
27th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
He has the ability to make a nonsense of his lowly rating but slow starts have been a recurring theme and he completely disgraced himself at Leicester in May; running okay over hurdles this summer but can't be backed with any confidence. |
7/1 |
|
4th 3 |
20th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
1-25 on the Flat; kept on for third on handicap hurdle debut at Southwell (2m, good) in June but two lesser efforts have followed and it's questionable whether the refitted cheekpieces will make the necessary difference. |
14/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £12.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £11.59 |
| Trifecta | £36.40 |
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