13.40
HeavyAbsolut Vodka Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £4187.2
- 1m 2f 0y
- Class 5
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
3/1
Form: 862622 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (5) |
13th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Yet to add to his two C&D wins in spring 2024 but got back in the groove with two placed runs last month, the latter in Class 4 C&D contest; ought to pose a potent threat at this lower level. |
7/2 |
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3rd 8 (8) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Yet to add to his two C&D wins in spring 2024 but got back in the groove with a close second at Pontefract (1m2f, good) this month, his second run this season, and remains well handicapped on some of last year's placed form; a possible. |
6/1 |
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2nd 2 (6) |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
On a handy mark and may be back in better form with Thirsk reappearance under his belt; however, he's on two-year losing spell and record suggests he'll be more interesting when returned to Ayr. |
9/1 |
11/2
Form: 352932 C
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (7) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
First visit here; excels at Hamilton, where she was short-headed last month (1m4f, soft), and she was always behind at Ayr on Thursday on a very rare crack at 1m2f (heavy); attempts at this trip have also been scarce but there have been hints that it's a distance at which she could have untapped potential. |
16/1 |
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2 (7) |
9th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Course winner who was beaten by a short head at Hamilton (1m4f, soft) last time; she excels at Hamilton and has never won over a trip this short, but her surplus stamina may be no bad thing given the testing conditions. |
11/2 |
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2nd 2 (1) |
22nd Sep 2025 Soft 1m 4f 15y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Lost a lot of ground at the start at Ayr last Thursday so there's a risk attached on the back of that; however, in the circumstances she did well to finish third of six (beaten just over 9l) and three of her last four wins have come here (on various ground) including this race last year; capable. |
6/1 |
5/2
Form: 451511 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 (7) |
5th Jul 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Ended 2025 when completing a hat-trick over C&D (third C&D success) in October but he's yet to fire this summer, soon ridden when only seventh of ten over C&D 16 days ago; has something to prove now. |
20/1 |
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7th 2 (10) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Enjoyed a revival in second half of last season, winning four times here (1m-1m2f, good-heavy); well down the field on last month's reappearance outing, though, and remains on a tough mark. |
16/1 |
9/2
Form: 364851
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (7) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Now 6b lower than when coming from off the pace to open account at Hamilton (1m1f, soft) in September but has been out of form this year (four runs) and needs to turn a corner. |
16/1 |
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6th 1 (7) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 3f 15y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Won over 1m1f here (soft) last September when 3lb higher but he's beaten only one rival in the course of his three races this year; probably stays 1m2f but well beaten in his three attempts at 1m4f; risky. |
14/1 |
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7th 9 (5) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 35y Class 4 |
8st 7lb |
Won over C&D (soft) last September when 1lb higher and he's one to watch in the betting, especially if the ground is on the slow side; however, he's been tailed off on both starts this season. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: 104147 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 10 (10) |
5th Jul 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
A dual 1m3f/1m4f scorer in 2025; underwent wind surgery before only fifth of six in 1m4f handicap at Doncaster three weeks ago; needs to take a step forward. |
20/1 |
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5th 5 (6) |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 3f 197y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Has won over 1m2f, 1m3f and 1m4f; however, she closed out last season under a cloud and was again below her best on reappearance despite having the run of things up front; had a wind operation in April. |
13/2 |
10/1
Form: 73-844
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (6) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Took form to whole new level at Chester (1m2f, soft; also suited by good) a week ago, storming 7l clear, and has now won five times this year; 3lb well in under 5lb penalty; obvious contender. |
7/4 |
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1st 7 (6) |
12th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Is enjoying a fine season and she bagged a fourth success at Ripon (1m2f) in May; posted another good effort when beaten a short head in 1m1f Carlisle handicap four days ago; well in the mix again off the same mark. |
5/1 |
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2nd 10 (9) |
8th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Generally progressive on AW/turf this year, winning four times over 1m2f; creditable third over 1m4f at Musselburgh last time; remains in form and may still have more to offer at this level; shortlisted. |
4/1 |
9/1
Form: 221583 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 2lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (6) |
30th Jun 2026 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Last three wins came over C&D; hit flat spot but rallied for third under these conditions last week; obvious claims of turning the tables on winner Gemini Man given she was beaten two necks and has a 4lb pull; 7lb claimer Kyle McHugh enlisted too. |
11/4 |
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3rd 6 (2) |
22nd Jun 2026 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
A three-time C&D winner for Jim Goldie; much better signs for her new yard with sixth of 11 in 1m4f Hamilton handicap 18 days ago when set a lot to do; well in the mix if building on that here. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 343205
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (6) |
13th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 26y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Two wins this spring, latterly when making all to score by over 6l at Musselburgh (2m, good) last month; safely held when making the frame on next two outings (2m/2m1f) but still enters calculations. |
11/4 |
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4th 3 (1) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 47y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Back in good form this season, most recently when making all to win by over 6l at Musselburgh (2m, good) last month; well-held third in Chester 0-80 since but this is more his level. |
11/4 |
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3rd 11 (8) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 196y Class 4 |
8st 8lb |
Back in good form this season, most recently when making all to win by over 6l at Musselburgh (2m, good) eight days ago; 6lb higher in much more competitive race here but won't mind if the ground is much slower. |
7/2 |