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

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

6

(5)

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:43 Salisbury

Time After Time

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Heather Main

Slow start to handicapping career but the return to 1m for the first time since her qualifying days has been the making of her, winning a classified event at Chepstow then a game winner of a Haydock handicap (both on good); this stiff test at 1m can suit; up 4lb; can go on improving.

3/1

1st

9

(3)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 5

17:55 Haydock

Time After Time

8st 7lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Heather Main

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.

13/2

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

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

3rd

5

(2)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

19:20 Redcar

Double Parked

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

This C&D brought out the best in him last season, with two wins in the summer (good to soft/good to firm) and a close third of 13 in the autumn; faded as if needing his reappearance back here 17 days ago and ought to be sharper now.

11/1

7th

7

(7)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:42 Redcar

Double Parked

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

This C&D brought out the best in him last season, with two wins in the summer (good to soft/good to firm) and a close third of 13 in October when last seen; strong contender if fully tuned up for this reappearance.

6/1

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

14

(10)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Perfidia

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Knocking on the door prior to winning at Hamilton (8.3f, good) last month and again ran well when third at Redcar (7f, good to firm) nine days ago; also effective on good to soft ground; could be in the shake-up.

9/1

3rd

5

(10)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Perfidia

9st 7lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Three good runs this year, following up his good C&D second in April (good to firm, Mayo County 1.5l back in third but 4lb better off) by winning at Hamilton last time (8.5f, good; won by short head for today's rider Jake Dickson); chance off 2lb higher.

5/2

1st

5

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Perfidia

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Reliable sort who comes here on the back of a good second of 14 in 7f Redcar handicap last month; firmly in the picture off an unchanged mark.

5/2

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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No / Draw
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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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

5th

2

(4)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Kameel

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Jessica Macey

On a losing run but he failed to stay 1m6f when ninth in handicap at Wolverhampton four weeks ago; not ruled out back in trip off an easing mark.

10/1

9th

3

(6)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kameel

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Dual Newcastle scorer (7f maiden/novice) for John Butler, the latest last February; 0-6 for this yard and although close up over 1m2f at Newcastle last month, his stamina is unknown for this far.

13/2

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

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

11th

4

(7)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Lovette

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Won a Ripon maiden last July (1m, good) and best subsequent run was when third in a Carlisle handicap in September (1m, soft); could go well on second run at this trip, but has a 190-day absence to overcome.

14/1

4th

3

(7)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lovette

9st 8lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Got off the mark in a Ripon maiden (1m, good) in July and had been running well in turf handicaps until blotting her copybook when last of 12 at Ayr (1m, soft) last month; still early days and makes AW debut.

12/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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