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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
2nd 4 (1) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 209y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Eight wins divided between hurdling and the Flat; off the same mark as when narrowly beating Mrembo in this 12 months ago and returns off the same mark; penultimate run was on a par with that performance. |
100/30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
5th 6 (3) |
1st Jul 2026 Good 1m 2f 17y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Six visits to Epsom have seen her placed four times, including when second in this race in 2024; narrowly got the better of one of just two rivals when winning at Windsor (11.5f, good to firm) in May and it was a solid fourth in similar event back there a fortnight ago; will probably give her running but more of an each-way prospect. |
13/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
8th 14 (13) |
12th Jun 2026 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
Made all up the favoured stands' rail over Lingfield's extended 7f a month ago but has only gone up 3lb and he's likeably consistent; this does look more competitive than usual, however. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
A fair 1m4f Flat winner last May; yet to score in this sphere but comes here on the back of a good second of eight to Cawthorne Banker in 2m Uttoxeter handicap 30 days ago; enjoys a 4lb weights pull here so very much one to consider. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
24th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
A fair 1m4f Flat winner; quite lightly raced in this sphere and he came in a well-held third of four in 2m3f handicap at Stratford last month; needs to take a step forward. |
11/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
16th Jun 2026 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Ended winter AW campaign with respectable fourth in February and kept on for third when back over hurdles at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) three weeks ago; also suited by this track and can go well again; swaps cheekpieces for refitted visor. |
7/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £12.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £11.59 |
| Trifecta | £36.40 |
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