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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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4

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Starsong

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Went close at Pontefract in July on her most recent turf run; disappointing on AW last time but should be a force at this modest level.

9/2

10th

14

(11)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Starsong

9st 1lb

J: Jude Maher

T: Michael Appleby

Inconsistency has crept in but she ran really well from a bad draw at Pontefract last time (6f) and has won here before.

10/1

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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5th

6

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

18:45 Brighton

Fai Fai

8st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Daniel Steele

Close third in a C&D classified race here in June on final start; even if in the same form after three months off, he has more on his plate back in a handicap from 8lb out of the weights.

25/1

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

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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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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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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14th

4

(11)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Neptune Legend

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Three turf wins (fast ground) since rejoining Tony Carroll, one of them coming over C&D; up in the weights as a result and the recent rain will suit others more.

12/1

6th

7

(1)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

13:55 Sandown

Neptune Legend

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Tony Carroll

Hold-up performer who won two in a row in May (5.7f/6f, good to firm) before keeping on for fifth of 13 at Windsor (5f, good to firm), and he was back on the scoresheet at Bath (5.7f, firm) three weeks ago; the return to a bare 5f may not be ideal but the stiff track compensates; respected.

11/4

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

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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4th

10

(4)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Big Time Rascal

8st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Simon Hodgson

C&D wins in two of his last three starts, the latest his stable debut 16 days ago when he wore a tongue-tie for the first time; a 3lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run.

12/1

1st

4

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Big Time Rascal

9st 6lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Simon Hodgson

Landed a second C&D win for Michael Attwater when taking a 0-50 classified event in June; below that level at a short price here a week later and is tried in a first-time tongue-tie for his new yard back into handicap company.

6/1

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

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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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