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PricedUp The Flat Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 6f 18y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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PricedUp The Flat Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 694605 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Well treated on his form of this time last year, when he completed a soft-ground 6f hat-trick; was unable to make a drop in grade and return to soft ground count at Hamilton latest; big player if he can be revived.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(1)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

World Of Darcy

9st 0lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: John Ryan

All five wins have been on turf, rattling up a three-timer in October 2024; it's been downhill since and while cheekpieces replace usual blinkers, he makes little appeal here.

25/1

5th

6

(2)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

World Of Darcy

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

Finished second here just before Christmas but over 6f; struggled since, including over C&D latest; Sedgemoor is the more obvious of the stable pair.

20/1

Form: 192450 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Seems to prefer Ripon and Redcar to most other tracks, earning all but two of his nine 6f wins at one or the other; has won on soft; below par back at Ripon latest following a short break but he's on a competitive mark if putting that behind him.
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1st

16

(20)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Hurstwood

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Peter Niven

Won divisions of this in 2022 and 2024 but he's looking regressive; only seventh in a classified race at Thirsk last time which was won by Drish Samphire; 1lb out of the weights.

20/1

7th

3

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Hurstwood

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Peter Niven

11-time winner who scored twice last year but he's been generally disappointing in six runs this season; handles most ground but he needs to raise his game to make a serious impact.

15/2

4th

8

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Ripon

Hurstwood

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Peter Niven

Four-time course winner whose mark continues to fall and he hasn't been devoid of spark this season; however, this 9yo needs to better what he's shown on his last three starts (the first of them over C&D).

14/1

Form: -56675 BF

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
0-9; best effort when a close second at Newcastle (6f, AW), which came after a break last November; unplaced since, including when favourite his last two starts; back from another break on a handy mark but with a bit to prove.
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11

(14)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:03 Bath

Vault Of Heaven

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Kevin Frost

14-race maiden but he returned to form with a creditable third at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) 17 days ago; that was more like it with blinkers added and has claims if he can back that up.

8/1

3rd

7

(1)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vault Of Heaven

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

13-race maiden; has attracted support on a few occasions, including at Doncaster on her seasonal return, and could yet have a bigger run in him; blinkers replace the hood or cheekpieces worn on his last three starts.

12/1

9th

11

(2)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Vault Of Heaven

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

0-12 and well beaten at Newcastle when last seen in November; he was sent off favourite on that occasion and returns from a break off a 2lb lower mark; no doubt the ability is there to win races if the addition of a hood has a calming effect (often races too freely).

10/1

Form: 166P22

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
1m winner (good to firm) in June on her final start for Jack Jones; current trainer has eked a little more out of her in narrow defeats on her last two starts (1m, good to soft and 7.5f, heavy); bit to prove over this trip but enters calculations.
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9th

1

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:00 Bath

Up The Anti

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Hampered by faller and pulled up at Lingfield in May, and withdrawn here three days later when jockey had concerns over how filly was moving and was not prepared to ride; however, she was just 7-2 at the time of withdrawal and this C&D winner is capable of playing a leading role off her last winning mark.

6/1

1

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Up The Anti

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Tony Carroll

Versatile sort who won three times last year including at Leicester (1m, good to firm) and over C&D (heavy); now 2lb lower than for her AW win in December but things have not gone well in two runs this season; got hampered by a faller when pulled up at Lingfield on Tuesday but she needs a major revival back at this track; yard also runs Neptune Legend.

14/1

2

(12)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield

Up The Anti

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Won at Bath (5.5f, heavy) and Kempton (6f, AW) last year, but she beat only one rival home at Kempton last month following a 63-day break; has won over 1m so this step back up in trip will be no issue, and she won't be inconvenienced by any rain.

11/1

Form: 321333 D BF

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Multiple 6f-7f winner, including on soft; latest success came in classified company at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in June; best effort in handicaps since was back there on his penultimate start; should be thereabouts.
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6th

6

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Pontefract

Shark Two One

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Jessica Macey

Placed in sole 1m attempt, raced over shorter otherwise; ran respectably last time in a Leicester classified event he'd landed 12 months earlier; hasn't won a handicap since 2023.

13/2

3rd

6

(13)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Leicester

Shark Two One

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

All five wins have been on turf and latest was in this race last year; his form nosedived at Doncaster last month but he has a striking record at this track and is versatile ground-wise; big player if he can bounce back.

13/2

11th

12

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Shark Two One

9st 3lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

All five wins have been on turf, the last three over this trip; only 2lb higher than for his latest success (June 2025) and he reappeared with a promising effort over 6f at Leicester (good to firm) last month; looks interesting on this step back up in trip and he's versatile ground-wise.

10/1

Form: -99433

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Best handicap effort was at his first attempt, when a close fourth at Ffos Las (6f, good); would have claims if in that form and it's still early days in this sphere; bit to prove on soft.
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5th

7

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:55 Bath

Rock N It

9st 3lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Best handicap effort was at his first attempt and well behind Tommytwohoots last time at Nottingham.

12/1

5th

7

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:55 Bath

Rock N It

9st 3lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Best handicap effort was at his first attempt and well behind Tommytwohoots last time at Nottingham.

12/1

7

(13)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:00 Nottingham

Rock N It

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Mark Loughnane

Best handicap effort was at his first attempt, when a close fourth at Ffos Las (6f, good); would have claims if in that form and it's still early days in this sphere; bit to prove on soft.

10/1

Form: 401359 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Sole win came here (5f, good to firm) in June, when held up; matched that effort when a close third over the same C&D next time but well below par since; plenty to prove again.
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12

(2)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Gypsy Nation

8st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

Finally came good in a 5f handicap at Nottingham in June; ran well back at that track in August but he has finished down the field in four runs since; good apprentice booked but others look more convincing.

33/1

12

(2)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Gypsy Nation

8st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

Finally came good in a 5f handicap at Nottingham in June; ran well back at that track in August but he has finished down the field in four runs since; good apprentice booked but others look more convincing.

33/1

11th

13

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Gypsy Nation

8st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

0-18 on the AW and 1-27 overall; has beaten a total of two rivals in his last three starts and hard to recommend for now.

25/1

Form: 533384

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Maiden who's been placed in 5-11 starts (5f-7f); should be competitive from this mark but has to prove she can act on soft.
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4th

3

(7)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Juno Star

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Philip McBride

Sole win came at Southwell where she met with early interference last week when blinkered for the first time; has form here and one to consider.

11/2

5th

8

(8)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Juno Star

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Philip McBride

Gained sole win over C&D; below-par favourite back here last time but the race possibly came too soon after an effort two days earlier; may rebound if taking well to first-time headgear.

9/1

Form: 572776 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Turf (good to firm) and AW winner over 6f; best turf RPR came on good to soft but other form on slow ground makes that look an anomaly; plenty to prove based on last three starts.
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8

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Professor Tickle

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Michael Attwater

Inconsistent but he ran one of his good races when a close third at Nottingham 19 days ago (6f, good to soft); fully effective over C&D; not ruled out for a stable that also run Nordic Glory.

6/1

8

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Professor Tickle

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Michael Attwater

Inconsistent but he ran one of his good races when a close third at Nottingham 19 days ago (6f, good to soft); fully effective over C&D; not ruled out for a stable that also run Nordic Glory.

6/1

11

(1)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:00 Nottingham

Professor Tickle

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Michael Attwater

Turf (good to firm) and AW winner over 6f; best turf RPR came on good to soft but other form on slow ground makes that look an anomaly; plenty to prove based on last three starts.

40/1

Form: 388457 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Decisive 28-1 winner of this race last year (heavy; 1-16 on turf); well beaten on both subsequent turf starts but back on the same mark as that win; went in to that race on the back of a couple of moderate efforts so clearly can't be ruled out.
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7th

10

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Tommytwohoots

8st 10lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Last run was too bad to be true and had made a positive start for this yard, and he's closely matched with Dr Ali; possibilities.

10/1

12th

15

(17)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Tommytwohoots

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

On a long losing sequence but he has started life well for John Mackie on last two outings, fourth of 12 in 5f Catterick handicap ten days ago; very much one to consider off the same mark with cheekpieces refitted.

10/1

4th

10

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Tommytwohoots

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John Mackie

Finished second in this race in 2023 (soft) and 2024 (heavy); good second at Wolverhampton on his stable debut (6f) two weeks ago; well drawn back on turf but his 18 turf runs have seen him steer clear of anything faster than good to soft.

6/1

Form: 834733 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Multiple 6f-7f winner (turf wins on fast ground); arrives in reasonably good form after two AW placed efforts but has plenty to prove on soft ground.
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4th

9

(9)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Wrath Of Hector

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Three-time winner at Southwell much earlier in career; poor strike-rate in last few years but ties in with American Rose on reappearance form over C&D last week.

5/1

7th

11

(11)

21st Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:30 Yarmouth

Wrath Of Hector

8st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

No issue with this track, his last two wins over C&D (good to firm); knocking at the door lately, going close at Nottingham (6f, good to soft; beaten a head) a fortnight ago; should give another reasonable account.

10/1

13

(14)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:00 Nottingham

Wrath Of Hector

9st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Jessica Macey

Multiple 6f-7f winner (turf wins on fast ground); arrives in reasonably good form after two AW placed efforts but has plenty to prove on soft ground.

9/1

Form: 9-9424

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-17 (placed over 5.5f-7f); acts on soft; below par latest but either of his prior efforts would probably see him get competitive.
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14

(9)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:00 Nottingham

Upper Hand

9st 0lb

J: Lloyd Applegate

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

0-17 (placed over 5.5f-7f); acts on soft; below par latest but either of his prior efforts would probably see him get competitive.

12/1

9

(8)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

17:40 Brighton

Upper Hand

8st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Still a maiden but beat all bar one in form over shorter here a month ago and he should shed his maiden status sooner or later.

7/2

2nd

8

(8)

31st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

16:52 Brighton

Upper Hand

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Still a maiden but ran encouragingly at Ripon (good) dropped to 5f last time; unexposed at about this distance and on turf; one to consider.

6/1

Form: 749858

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in eight starts and unraced on soft; watching brief suggested.
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11

(4)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Queens Palace

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Bryan Smart

Nine-race maiden who hasn't built on a promising handicap debut at Ripon (6f, good) in May; well held in three starts over 5f-7f here; look elsewhere.

20/1

15

(5)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:00 Nottingham

Queens Palace

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

Unplaced in eight starts and unraced on soft; watching brief suggested.

50/1

8th

11

(9)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Queens Palace

8st 12lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Only poor form shown thus far and a below-par fifth of ten in 6f Thirsk classified event ten days ago; she's hard to warm to.

16/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £82.45
Tricast £2872.28

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Up The Anti

RP RATINGS:

Shark Two One

NEWMARKET:

World Of Darcy

Daily Record:

Rock N It

Daily Mail:

Vault Of Heaven

D Express:

Professor Tickle

Telegraph:

Up The Anti

Daily Mirror:

Up The Anti

The Sun:

Up The Anti

The Star:

Up The Anti

The Times:

World Of Darcy

POSTDATA:

Shark Two One

The Guardian:

Shark Two One