14.12
Good To SoftBlackmore Building Contractors Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £3454.44
- 0m 7f 216y
- Class 6
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
13/2 (Won)
- Win: £11.00
- Place: £2.50
Form: 766731 CD
Last run: 2 days
W: 8st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (6) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Won twice in the space of three days last September, over C&D and then following up at Brighton (both on slower than good); yet to shine this year and the ground may not be soft enough for him to show his best. |
12/1 |
|
7th 5 (3) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Well held in his last four starts but he may have needed the run at Bath two weeks ago and he's now back on the same mark as when completing a double at Brighton (1m, soft) in September; has claims if he can recapture that form and any rain would be a bonus. |
10/1 |
|
12th 8 (9) |
5th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
All four wins have come on good to soft/soft ground in September, including over C&D last autumn off 6lb lower; record returning from a break down the years is far from inspiring. |
25/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 572225
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 (8) |
30th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Third in his last two starts over 1m/1m2f here, but now 0-19 despite a slipping mark and not sure dropping back to this trip is the key; blinkers return. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 1 (1) |
22nd Jun 2026 Good 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Regressive maiden who hasn't looked to see it out in a few previous tries at this trip, including over C&D this time last year; back in form here last time and this looks weaker again, given a second try in cheekpieces (in place of blinkers); stamina the question. |
2/1 |
|
3rd 2 (11) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 216y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Blinkered when he hit a run of second spots at 7f and 1m last summer, including here (soft; acts on good to firm) in September; had previously looked unlucky on a couple of those occasions and the blinkers were absent when never figuring at Lingfield ten days ago; might do better with that aid now refitted and he's dangerously handicapped; watch the market. |
13/2 |
8/1
- Place: £2.90
Form: 144122 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 11lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (5) |
4th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Recorded the 18th win of his long career when leading late over C&D in February (for Myla Coppins); ran well behind a thriving rival at Lingfield next time but he failed to fire over C&D a fortnight ago (finished behind Coloane); he has bounced back from quiet runs before so can't be ruled out. |
6/1 |
|
8th 7 (7) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
18th success of his long career when getting the better of Antiquity (winner since and runs in the 6.00) over C&D last month; bumped into an in-form opponent at Lingfield two weeks ago (7f; blinkered first time); another 2lb rise is not ideal but he is likely to give his running. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 2 (4) |
5th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Well into the veteran stage but he retains plenty of enthusiasm and ran on well to beat a subsequent winner (Age Of Time third) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) three weeks ago, his 18th success; a 2lb rise not excessive but late in the day to be giving blinkers a go (has run well in new headgear before). |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 784048 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 1 (10) |
17th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Recorded his 12th AW win when scoring at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month but he flopped under a penalty there eight days later; has bit to prove again after that heavy defeat but he has won three of his last seven starts and is capable of bouncing back. |
10/1 |
|
10 (2) |
22nd Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Beat a serial loser of late over C&D three weeks ago, taking Hector Crouch's record on him to 2-2; 4lb rise is of no great concern considering he's been rated much higher in the past; handy draw. |
5/1 |
|
1st 1 (6) |
1st Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Nine of his 12 wins have been on AW, the latest from 5lb higher at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) in March; not beaten far into fourth of 13 at Brighton (1m, soft) last month and he has to be of interest in this field. |
4/1 |
13/2
Form: -97442
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (7) |
4th May 2026 Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
10st 7lb |
He made a winning handicap debut in June 2024 (7f, good); mixed record since and his Brighton second last September was the only real bright spot in 2025; chance if returning at that level but it is not assured. |
10/1 |
|
5th 8 (12) |
15th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 216y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Sole win was 15 months ago but that was off 7lb higher and he returned to form with a near-miss over C&D last time; has leading claims if he can back that up but best form has been on good/good to firm and it would be a worry if the ground is testing. |
13/2 |
|
2 (2) |
1st Sep 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 216y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Began this season with two disappointing efforts but his fourths at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) and Goodwood (1m1f, good) last month were very respectable; drops in grade and features prominently in calculations. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: -31536 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 (11) |
25th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
Pulled hard and didn't see it out on his hurdling debut last month; two wins for Roger Teal came in the spring but it's hard to find many other positives on this Tapeta debut in a first-time tongue-tie. |
25/1 |
|
6th 3 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Fair performer at his best in 23-race Flat career (most for Roger Teal; two runs for this yard) which includes two 1m wins; hooded on latest outing and today; probably best watched on hurdles debut. |
20/1 |
|
5th 7 (10) |
4th Feb 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Never landed a blow at Lingfield (1m2f) on stable/seasonal debut but may fare better with that outing under his belt; has gained both turf wins over 1m and produced his best AW effort over C&D; hood applied. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: -49326
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (3) |
7th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Can race freely and has done a lot of his racing over shorter, often in headgear, but proved this trip is within range on his Windsor comeback in May; below that level twice since though. |
13/2 |
|
6th 8 (11) |
9th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 216y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Now 8lb higher than when successful over C&D (good to soft) in October; not at his best at Newbury (1m, good) last time, but his previous narrow defeat on his Windsor reappearance (1m2f, good to firm) suggested this sort of mark was within reach; shortlisted. |
9/1 |
16/1
Form: 133237 CD
Last run: 23 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (2) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 5y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Made it 2-28 when successful at Leicester (1m4f, good to firm) in May and although a fair fourth of eight back there 12 days ago (Coverbridge third), it does suggest he needs a bit more off this mark. |
6/1 |
|
4th 4 (5) |
25th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 179y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Last month's C&D success (good to firm) took his record in handicaps here to 3241; no surprise were he to reverse previous 1m2f course placings with Myna despite a 4lb re-raise, and Liam Wright can claim more here than in that apprentice race last time; player. |
2/1 |
|
1st 6 (2) |
25th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 179y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Sole win over 1m at Brighton last June; running well for new yard and although he hasn't shone over this far in two previous attempts he kept on quite well when a close fourth over 1m2f here last time; not ruled out. |
7/2 |
25/1
Form: 9949
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (6) |
31st Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Closely matched with Marry The Night and Kodebreaker on last week's C&D form; still has low mileage but she will need to pull out more to make her breakthrough. |
14/1 |
|
6 (6) |
31st Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Closely matched with Marry The Night and Kodebreaker on last week's C&D form; still has low mileage but she will need to pull out more to make her breakthrough. |
14/1 |
|
4th 6 (4) |
24th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Unplaced in six starts; a wide trip didn't help when dropped to 7f at Kempton last time but still hard to make a good case for. |
16/1 |
11/2
Form: 579
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 11 (7) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
0-6 but better the last twice, finishing third of 12 here (8.6f) and second of nine at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack; first-time tongue-tie) eight days ago; shortlisted from the same mark with cheekpieces added. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 7 (6) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Sent off favourite for a Wolverhampton handicap (8.6f) three weeks ago and showed improved form in third, a run that can be upgraded as he was caught wide and did best of the prominent racers; runs off the same mark and now has a tongue-tie added; obvious claims. |
11/4 |
|
7 (6) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Sent off favourite for a Wolverhampton handicap (8.6f) three weeks ago and showed improved form in third, a run that can be upgraded as he was caught wide and did best of the prominent racers; runs off the same mark and now has a tongue-tie added; obvious claims. |
11/4 |
16/1
Form: 043224 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 1lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (7) |
31st Jan 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
C&D winner but seems to have gone off the boil and finished behind several of these in a first-time visor last time; now tries blinkers. |
14/1 |
|
6th 4 (10) |
21st Jan 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
C&D winner who went without headgear when eighth of 11 in C&D handicap last month; this veteran can't be dismissed with a visor now added. |
20/1 |
|
11th 9 (8) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Hard to win with and hold-up style means she is reliant on luck in running; that wasn't in evidence here last week (1m2f) when she ran into traffic in the straight, eventually finishing a never-nearer fifth; each-way shout. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 174654
Last run: 83 days
W: 8st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 (1) |
11th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Not solid on her turf form for new stable; may benefit from this return to Wolverhampton, having gained sole win here (8.5f). |
33/1 |
|
9th 11 (8) |
30th Sep 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
8st 5lb |
Didn't look in love with soft ground at Brighton two weeks ago but his fourth on stable debut was in a classified race; others safer. |
20/1 |
|
12th 15 (10) |
15th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 216y Class 6 |
8st 7lb |
Fair fourth in classified event here (7f, good to firm) on stable debut in June; this step back up in trip looks a positive but she's now 1-14 and still has something to prove on slow ground; mixed messages. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 426324 D BF
Last run: 88 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (10) |
6th Jun 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Out of form on AW when last seen in January/February but ought to cope well if the ground remains soft and is well drawn to seize the favoured nearside rail; worth a second look. |
9/1 |
Non-runners
Bear To Dream, Voltaic
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £67.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £50.87 |
| Tricast | £406.53 |
| Trifecta | £420.80 |
Selections
The Sun:
Johnjay