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Apprenticeships By Bennetts Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 5f 215y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Apprenticeships By Bennetts Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 673233 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Has only won on the AW but has been running consistently well on the turf, at 6f and 7f; handicapped about right but has claims.
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5th

7

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

19:00 Nottingham

Starsong

8st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Has won off higher marks in the past but not the force of old; drops back to the minimum trip for the first time since March 2024 and she looks vulnerable to younger rivals.

11/2

5th

4

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Starsong

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Dual course winner (5f/6f) who remains just 1lb above her last winning mark; 0-11 over this trip and further, though, so others seem more likely.

6/1

5th

4

(10)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Starsong

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Fared well from low draws at this track last year, including for two wins, and she's been close up at other tracks on two of her four starts this year; drawn high this time but has to be seriously considered.

5/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 704257 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
3-43 and none too reliable these days, having gone close at Lingfield in June (AW) but comfortably held at that track since then on turf.
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3rd

5

(9)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

18:21 Brighton

Fai Fai

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Daniel Steele

Not shown much in two starts on the AW since returning in March and just 3-50, but he was placed in all four starts in handicap company here (6f) last year; just about stays this far; shortlisted.

7/1

7th

7

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Fai Fai

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Daniel Steele

Pretty consistent last spring-autumn but doesn't win very often and made a low-key reappearance over C&D last month; needs to have taken significant benefit from that recent outing.

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 637830 D

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Competitive AW form last winter but he's 0-6 here and was last to finish on final visit and last race 60 days ago.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(6)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:50 Bath

Under Curfew

8st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who is on a lengthy losing run; can lead but didn't at Windsor last time and was never involved; if on his game he wouldn't be without hope.

8/1

6th

8

(2)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:25 Windsor

Under Curfew

9st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who is on a losing run of 22; knocking on the door on AW when last seen and he won't mind getting back on the grass; has made the running but it is not a prerequisite; could go well.

13/2

4th

10

(3)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Under Curfew

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran with nine wins on his record, all over sprint trips; stays this far though and he holds each-way claims once more.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 731521 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won a classified event over 7f here in June and made it two wins in four starts in a 7f handicap at Chepstow (short-head; 3lb lower); won this last year so dropping back to 6f is no bother.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Bear To Dream

9st 8lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Four wins over 6f/7f here; just 2lb above his last winning mark but well held in both starts since returning last month, including when behind three of these over C&D eight days ago; more needed; stable also runs Jackson Street.

16/1

7th

4

(9)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

20:40 Brighton

Bear To Dream

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Attwater

Not as consistent in recent times but rarely fails to give her running round here; little room for manoeuvre off this mark but a good test back down in trip will be fine and she holds each-way claims.

14/1

11/2

Form: 48-013 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Has regressed but confirmed his liking for this track when winning a 7f handicap and then third when penalised in a classified race back over 6f; chance.
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3rd

10

8th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Toussarok

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Off colour last time but was only a neck away in 7f handicaps at Wolverhampton and Lingfield prior to that; respected.

12/1

7th

12

(3)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Toussarok

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Still 8lb higher than when winning over C&D in September, but narrow defeats off similar marks to this in his last two outings suggest he is capable of playing a part.

9/2

3

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Toussarok

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

A string of good runs at Brighton before collecting by 3l over C&D in a race that panned out to perfection; bled from the nose when disappointing at Brighton last time but he's 7lb higher than for his penultimate run and could have competition for the lead back on AW.

9/2

Form: 985291 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
None too consistent but easily won a classified race last week at Bath and he ran creditably at that same level here on Thursday; a penalty back in a handicap may find him out.
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1st

1

(1)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:08 Bath

Neptune Legend

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Returned to Tony Carroll and left a couple of quiet AW runs behind when scoring over C&D (beat She Went Whoosh by nearly 3l) and at Brighton (6f) in May; came up short in hat-trick bid at Windsor on Monday but was out of his comfort zone early over the bare 5f before plugging on into fifth; not dismissed if turned out quickly.

9/4

5th

3

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Neptune Legend

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Third run back with Tony Carroll when taking advantage of his reduced mark at Bath (5.7f) last month and he did it in good style; followed up under a 4lb penalty at Brighton (6f, again good to firm) one week later, leading in the final strides, so this 5f could be an issue but he's on a roll again.

11/2

1st

3

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Neptune Legend

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Tony Carroll

Third run back with Tony Carroll when taking advantage of his reduced mark at Bath (5.7f) last Friday and he did it in good style; that gives him a big chance under just a 4lb penalty but he's run with credit at Brighton only once from eight visits.

9/4

Form: 5-5730 D

Last run: 164 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Third at Wolverhampton before pulling too hard back there in February, again over 6f; an infrequent winner who has been absent since February.
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6

(1)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:45 Brighton

Thismydream

9st 4lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Michael Attwater

Has shown inconsistent form, mostly on AW, this year and ran below par over C&D in most recent turf attempt; far from sure to take advantage of a reduced mark.

20/1

5

(7)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thismydream

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Won off 9lb higher at Bath (5.6f) last August but he's been up and down since then and has been well held in last three starts; has plenty to prove again and he's not run over this trip since 2021.

8/1

4th

1

(5)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Thismydream

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Michael Attwater

Should be making a big impact off this sort of mark but mixed record early in the year and well held, albeit after 164 days off, at Brighton five weeks ago; others look safer.

12/1

Form: 906136 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
C&D win in May opened his account and ran well next time; now has to rebound from a poor run at Salisbury (5f).
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(5)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

18:20 Brighton

Big Time Rascal

10st 0lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Michael Attwater

Finds winning races difficult (2-25) but both wins have been over C&D, the latest in a similar contest (good to firm) last Tuesday; carries a 5lb penalty but looks sure to run his race.

100/30

1st

3

(11)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:43 Brighton

Big Time Rascal

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Sole win in 24 starts came in a 0-55 handicap over C&D (good) in May last year; beaten just under 2l into fourth of nine behind Washington Heir here (5f, good) three weeks ago, but may be better over this trip these days; a player despite his wide draw.

5/1

4th

2

(4)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

18:51 Brighton

Big Time Rascal

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Just 1-23 albeit the win came in a 0-55 handicap here (6f, good) just over a year ago; runner-up in last two starts at Lingfield (6f, AW) and Bath (5.7f, good to firm) and it may be that a bit further and good or faster ground suits him best, but he still holds strong claims in this company.

5/4

Form: 685184 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Won a course classified race over shorter in June; poor next time but was close up over 6f at Lingfield (handicap) and a visor replaces cheekpieces; possible.
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11th

5

(7)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:43 Brighton

Lynwood Lad

9st 9lb

J: Ben Pollard

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Finished behind a couple of these over 5f here (good) three weeks ago, a race he had won the previous year; more needed.

12/1

5th

4

(8)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

18:51 Brighton

Lynwood Lad

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Not the most consistent and officially rated 4lb inferior to stablemate Mister Sandman, but his sole turf success came in this race last year when sent off 14-1; interesting with the cheekpieces back on.

7/1

7th

10

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Lynwood Lad

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won a 5.5f classified on the first of his two visits to Brighton (last summer) but ran poorly in the other; latest start was easily his best in 2026 but that was in March and he's inconsistent.

14/1

20/1

Form: -69685 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Won twice over C&D for former yard but her struggles for this one continued last week.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(6)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Nelson Rose

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Won twice over C&D for former yard but her struggles for this one continued last week.

20/1

5th

7

(4)

31st Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

20:30 Epsom

Nelson Rose

9st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Charlie Wallis

Both wins over 6f at Brighton for another yard; opposable on what she's done for current one and has another tweak in headgear.

33/1

4

(2)

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Salisbury

Nelson Rose

9st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Charlie Wallis

Both wins over 6f at Brighton (for previous yard); weak claims on 2025 form for new stable; enough to prove in this first crack at the minimum trip.

25/1

Non-runners

Roman Emperor

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £28.70
Straight Forecast £23.75
Tricast £314.58
Trifecta £228.10

Selections

The Guardian:

Bear To Dream

SPOTLIGHT:

Starsong

RP RATINGS:

Neptune Legend

NEWMARKET:

Roman Emperor

The Times:

Fai Fai

Telegraph:

Thismydream

POSTDATA:

Toussarok

Daily Mail:

Bear To Dream

The Sun:

Bear To Dream

The Star:

Bear To Dream

Daily Record:

Bear To Dream

D Express:

Starsong

Daily Mirror:

Neptune Legend