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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

6th

4

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Bath

Time After Time

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Heather Main

Wide-margin classified win at Chepstow last July and she followed up in a Class 5 handicap at Haydock two weeks later (both 1m on good ground); well beaten in two runs since, including last month's return from 259 days on the sidelines; drops in class and could resume her progress.

8/1

11th

9

(12)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Newbury

Time After Time

9st 2lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Heather Main

Rather disappointing in hat-trick attempt when last seen, but this low-mileage 4yo may still have more to offer and can't be written off; gained her two wins over 1m on good ground.

10/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Double Parked

11st 2lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Appeared to be found wanting for stamina over C&D two runs back but that was a warm handicap and he's since gone down narrowly in a Class 3 over 1m at Redcar (good; new tongue-tie), where he wasn't stopping; races up with the pace and firmly in the reckoning.

8/1

3rd

9

(12)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:25 Redcar

Double Parked

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Found 1m2f too far at York five weeks ago but the return here is a positive given his course record (111373); still 3lb above his last winning mark but holds each-way claims with a tongue-tie given a go.

10/1

12th

15

(14)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:55 York

Double Parked

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Prominent-racer who won twice during last season's 3yo campaign (1m, good to soft/good to firm) and returned to form when third at Redcar (1m, good) last Thursday on his second start of the season; it's possible this new trip will be within range and he has an each-way shout if seeing it out.

25/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:55 Nottingham

Perfidia

9st 4lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Generally consistent apart from one moderate run on good to soft this year; he has won twice this summer, at Hamilton (8.5f, good) and over C&D (good to firm) with Jake Dickson on board; looks sure to give another good account.

6/5

2nd

5

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

14:00 Musselburgh

Perfidia

9st 3lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Showed his tactical versatility when scoring over the extended mile at Hamilton in May (held up) and Nottingham on Thursday (made all); is unpenalised for latest success given it came in an apprentice race and Jake Dickson keeps the ride; obvious claims.

7/4

1st

7

(1)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

11:30 Nottingham

Perfidia

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Dual winner, most recently at Hamilton (8.5f, good) last month when ridden by Jake Dickson; wasn't at his best there on good to soft 15 days ago but could bounce back; makes the shortlist.

7/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

9

(12)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Wetherby

Chesneys Charm

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

2lb lower than when seeing off 15 rivals in a 7f handicap (good ground) at York last summer; neither run this year points to him being the answer today though.

25/1

6th

10

(2)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ripon

Chesneys Charm

9st 2lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Grant Tuer

Won off this mark in first-time blinkers at York (7f, good) last July and he could improve for last month's respectable comeback at Southwell (7f, AW); however, he does need to build on that and blinkers are left off.

8/1

7th

4

(7)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:43 Southwell (AW)

Chesneys Charm

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Scored off 1lb lower in first-time cheekpieces at York (7f, good) last summer and is also suited by Tapeta but we haven't seen him since a low-key run on soft turf in September.

14/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:20 Leicester

Kameel

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Started handicap life on an unrealistic mark after winning his first two on Tapeta and struggled last year; found his level again in the visor lately, chasing home a subsequent winner before finding 1m4f beyond him last time; one to consider.

5/1

4th

5

(9)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

20:00 Leicester

Kameel

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Dual AW winner for his previous stable; has tumbled in the weights since joining this yard last summer and ran well in the added visor at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) 19 days ago, shaping as if this step back up to 1m4f would suit; shortlisted.

3/1

2nd

1

(7)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Kameel

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Jessica Macey

Dual AW winner; yet to win in four starts on turf, although fair fifth over 1m4f at Beverley last time (good to soft); this drop in trip should suit; visor now tried (well beaten only run in cheekpieces).

7/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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