August 09 / 17.55 Haydock

17.55

Good

Betfred “Bet Builder” Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £11514.8
  • 1m 0f 37y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Betfred “Bet Builder” Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 807551 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Not much to write home about in her first six starts, but the drop into 0-50 classified company made a big difference when she scored by over 4l at Chepstow (1m, good) 13 days ago; this will be much harder from 1lb out of the weights back in a handicap, but something may have clicked.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(7)

14th Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

16:42 Windsor

Time After Time

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Heather Main

Both wins were last summer, over 1m on good ground; not bad efforts in her last two races and this far is worth exploring.

13/2

8th

13

(11)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

17:10 Goodwood

Time After Time

8st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Heather Main

Two 1m wins on good ground last summer; not in the same form this time around and others arrive with more pressing claims.

25/1

4th

2

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chepstow

Time After Time

9st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Heather Main

Two 1m wins on good ground last summer, including at this track; well short of that level in two runs this year and stepping up in trip with cheekpieces added isn't enough to tempt.

8/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 321013 D BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Both wins at Redcar, a novice (7f, good to firm) in May and a handicap (1m, good to soft) last month; again ran well when third of 13 at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) nine days ago and shortlisted despite a 2lb rise; stable also runs Perfidia.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

5

(11)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:35 Redcar

Double Parked

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Close third 12 months ago and has run creditably over C&D several times since; a sixth of 15 at York four weeks ago should have kept him ticking over and he has each-way possibilities again.

10/1

6th

14

(7)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 3

15:15 York

Double Parked

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner on good in June but hard to warm to after finishing behind some in here two weeks ago when 40-1.

14/1

13th

22

(15)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Double Parked

8st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner on good in June but held off this mark in a Class 3 over 1m1f at Hamilton 11 days ago and this is even harder.

28/1

9/2

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 412542 D BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
1-17 but his record since returning in April reads 222412542, going down by less than a length at Ripon (1m, good) on Monday having not enjoyed the clearest of runs; should again go well from the same mark.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

13

(7)

5th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:21 Pontefract

Perfidia

8st 12lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Dual Class 6 winner this season (8.3f, good/good to firm); current mark ought to be workable but he needs to better his last couple of efforts; others preferred.

25/1

9th

12

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Perfidia

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Triple turf winner who scored at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) in June; placed three times since but needs to shrug off a below-par run at Redcar last week.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 268551

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Three wins over 7f on the AW last year and was gaining his first success on turf at the tenth attempt when beating 15 rivals at York (7f, good; first-time blinkers) a fortnight ago (third has won since); does stay this far and a big player from 3lb higher if the headgear works again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(7)

15th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Chesneys Charm

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

All four wins (three on AW) have been at 7f but he ran with plenty of credit when fourth of ten at Kempton (1m4f, Polytrack) ten days ago; this trip may suit him even better and he makes the shortlist.

4/1

6

(1)

5th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Chesneys Charm

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ivan Furtado

All four wins have been at 7f but he finished well out wide when a close third at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) two weeks ago; looks worth another try at this trip and he's in the mix off an unchanged mark.

3/1

16/1

Form: -15007

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won his first two starts for John Butler at Newcastle (7f, AW) last winter, but held in four outings since handicapping; makes his debut for his new yard having been picked up for 14,000gns last month; probably best watched for now.
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6th

7

(9)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Kameel

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Jessica Macey

Generally disappointing this year but kept on for second off career-low mark at Beverley (8.4f, good) last month; sure to be suited both the return to Tapeta and move back up in trip today; high on the list.

11/4

2nd

3

(1)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Kameel

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Jessica Macey

Began his career with back-to-back Newcastle wins (7f, AW) but has never been able to hit similar heights in handicaps; handy mark if back on song but recent efforts offer little hope and this trip looks too sharp now.

8/1

5th

4

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:45 Newcastle (AW)

Kameel

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

Course scorer but it's now 17 starts since his last success; tried in blinkers when a below-par fifth of six in 1m2f Leicester handicap 24 days ago; more is needed in a refitted visor.

8/1

Form: 222523

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
0-9 but in the frame on six occasions, including when third of seven on stable debut in a Ripon maiden (6f, soft) three weeks ago (7l behind a subsequent winner); something to prove attempting this far for the first time.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Invincible Melody

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

Well held in 7f Thirsk handicap this month on his first start for Ewan Whillans, taking his record to 0-23.

25/1

10th

11

(13)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Invincible Melody

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

Runner-up eight times but left Stuart Williams for 3,400gns and as a 22-race maiden; ran well when trying this headgear combination once before (early last year) but wouldn't be the percentage call.

33/1

7th

3

(8)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Invincible Melody

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

21-race maiden but eight times a runner-up, including over C&D last month; two defeats over 6f have followed and he has the widest stall to overcome; Rossa Ryan returns to the saddle.

5/1

12/1

Form: 5516 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Made it third time lucky in a Ripon maiden (1m, good) last month, but never figured on handicap debut at Pontefract (1m, good) 13 days ago; only 1lb lower and others are preferred.
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10th

5

(2)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Lovette

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Yet to make any further progress since winning 1m Ripon maiden a year ago and has been safely held on all three starts this season; might be aided by new tongue-tie and/or cheekpieces, though.

20/1

6th

4

(7)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Lovette

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Iain Jardine

A fair 1m winner in 2025; yet to beat a rival in a pair of 1m/1m1f handicaps at Ayr this season though so has plenty to prove.

25/1

8th

4

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Lovette

9st 10lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Maiden winner last July (1m, good); no closer than about 3l in her six handicaps and finished last here two weeks ago.

16/1

11/2

Form: 5-03

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has run in three novices, but still looked green when beaten just over a length into third of 14 at Carlisle (7.7f, good to soft) last month; could well show more now handicapping and worth a second look.
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9th

2

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:46 Redcar

Arkleside

9st 10lb

J: Archie Young

T: Edward Bethell

Displayed improvement when placed in Carlisle novice (1m, good to soft) in July, his third start, but two disappointing handicap runs have followed; moves up in trip and sports new cheekpieces; has a point to prove.

16/1

4

(2)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Ayr

Arkleside

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Edward Bethell

Disappointing on handicap debut at Haydock (1m, good) last month but this 3yo was previously a promising third at Carlisle (1m, good to soft) and retains potential; no surprise if he bounces back with a big run.

15/2

8th

4

(7)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 5

17:55 Haydock

Arkleside

9st 10lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Edward Bethell

Has run in three novices, but still looked green when beaten just over a length into third of 14 at Carlisle (7.7f, good to soft) last month; could well show more now handicapping and worth a second look.

11/2

10/1

Form: 0-4146 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Made all to get off the mark over C&D (good to firm) in May but, although not beaten far in either run since, she hasn't really built on that performance; cheekpieces given a go but needs to bounce back dropped 1lb.
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4

(9)

15th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:14 Nottingham

Adorla Of Achill

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hugo Palmer

Handy sort who made all on her second handicap start at Haydock (1m, good to firm) in May but has regressed since (in headgear the last twice); needs to bounce back.

12/1

5th

4

(5)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:50 Thirsk

Adorla Of Achill

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Hugo Palmer

Made all to win a 1m handicap at Haydock in May (good to firm); respectable efforts on her next two starts but she stopped quickly when tailed off at Haydock last month (cheekpieces first time); something to prove now tried in a visor; unraced on slower than good.

14/1

9th

5

(8)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 5

17:55 Haydock

Adorla Of Achill

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

Made all to get off the mark over C&D (good to firm) in May but, although not beaten far in either run since, she hasn't really built on that performance; cheekpieces given a go but needs to bounce back dropped 1lb.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £28.80
Straight Forecast £25.31
Tricast £192.92
Trifecta £225.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Double Parked

POSTDATA:

Adorla Of Achill

SPOTLIGHT:

Chesneys Charm

Telegraph:

Arkleside

NEWMARKET:

Invincible Melody

Daily Record:

Arkleside

Daily Mirror:

Adorla Of Achill

The Sun:

Adorla Of Achill

The Times:

Chesneys Charm

The Star:

Chesneys Charm

The Guardian:

Double Parked

Daily Mail:

Double Parked

D Express:

Double Parked