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Watch Weekend Winners Powered By BetVictor “Hands And Heels” Apprentice Handicap (Final) (RE Series)

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  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Watch Weekend Winners Powered By BetVictor “Hands And Heels” Apprentice Handicap (Final) (RE Series)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly sunny

Form: /496/5

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Soft-ground novice hurdle winner who returned from a break to finish a 3l fifth of 11 on the Flat at Goodwood (2m, good) 12 days ago; he may be able to build on that latest run and could have a part to play.
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1

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

18:20 Fontwell

Yellow Star

11st 6lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Bounced back with a win at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft) in December but he was tailed off in next two starts and he didn't get very far at Newbury (fell at third) last time; has plenty to prove again and he's still 3lb higher than for his last win.

16/1

5

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 3

16:23 Newbury

Yellow Star

11st 5lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Has gained both wins in Class 4, including for his standout performance this term; pair of duck eggs since, albeit the 2m7f trip perhaps contributed to latest defeat; others have stronger claims.

20/1

13th

5

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 123y

Class 3

16:10 Ascot

Yellow Star

11st 9lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Showed career-best form when winning readily by 4l at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft; refitted cheekpieces) in December; subsequent lesser effort in major Kempton handicap is not viewed harshly but 2m7f on soft ground will take his stamina into unknown territory.

16/1

Form: 976020

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three-time French winner (including on heavy ground); went close at Chester (2m, good) last month but tailed off there eight days later (1m6f, heavy) and needs to bounce back this afternoon.
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6th

2

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:17 Ripon

No More Bolero

10st 0lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Ready winner at Bath (2m1f, good to firm) on reappearance and good second under Mason Paetel over C&D (good) eight days later; another bold bid looks on its way.

3/1

2nd

1

(2)

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Ripon

No More Bolero

10st 3lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Ready winner back from a break at Bath (2m1f, good to firm) eight days ago; his 4lb rise is offset by Mason Paetel's claim; likely to follow up.

6/5

1st

3

(5)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 24y

Class 5

16:15 Bath

No More Bolero

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: James Owen

Turned things around back over hurdles with a win at Ludlow (2m, good) in November but he was a well-held third in a small field at Sedgefield the following month; bit to prove again after that but conditions should be fine back in this sphere and he's well treated on his close call at Chester last autumn; not ruled out on his return.

5/2

OUR TIP

Form: 65-752

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who was suited by the step up in trip when close second of six at Catterick (1m6f, good) last Saturday, shaping as though this further increase in distance would be a plus; unproven on slow ground.
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11th

12

(9)

28th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Trapper John

8st 11lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Debutant by Nathaniel out of a dam 2m-2m4f hurdle winning half-sister to winners La Pantera (6f), Clara Zetkin (6f/7f) and Hija (2m/3m hurdle); others are more appealing.

40/1

Form: P63656 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Went close on reappearance at Kempton (2m, AW) in May and now 6lb lower; however, unable to reproduce that form since and this 10yo needs to raise his game if he's to snap a losing sequence going back to June 2023.
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6th

8

(11)

18th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 68y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield

Capone

8st 11lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Veteran who's been sharply on the downgrade in recent times, coming 22lb down the weights in the past year; a long time since he wore headgear, which is likely fitted more in hope than expectation.

20/1

6th

8

(4)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Capone

8st 7lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Veteran who is 1-29 on the Flat and has completely lost his way, including when last of nine (behind two of these) over C&D four weeks ago; opposable from 1lb wrong.

33/1

Form: 65-518

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won in April on final French run (1m3f, very soft) and one to watch in the betting on her second stable start, but she needs to be a different proposition than when tailed off at 50-1 at Kempton (1m3f, AW) in August.
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Form: 259670 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Showed spark as recently as March and has been given a chance by the handicapper, but hard to fancy on the evidence of his last few runs.
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6th

6

20th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

14:30 Warwick

The Craftymaster

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Tony Carroll

A nine-time Flat winner over 1m6f-2m, he made a pleasing hurdles debut when third of five finishers (with stablemate Alex The Great 27l back) in a Hereford maiden (2m, good) 15 days ago; steps up in trip and holds place claims.

7/1

3rd

6

5th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

18:12 Hereford

The Craftymaster

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Tony Carroll

Hurdles debutant who is a nine-time AW winner at 1m6f/2m, most recently in March; one of the better contenders in terms of achievements but an unconvincing turf record leaves him with something to prove.

11/2

6th

7

(7)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 24y

Class 5

16:15 Bath

The Craftymaster

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Tony Carroll

Got back on the scoresheet at Lingfield (2m, AW) last month and he ran to a similar level when fourth at Wolverhampton (1m6f) 11 days ago; on lower mark back on turf but he's struggled in his six runs in this sphere including three 2m handicaps; risks attached.

11/2

Form: 329-66

Last run: 216 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
On a competitive mark on best AW form for Ivan Furtado and denied a clear run at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW) in March on sole run for Seb Spencer; however, this ten-race maiden has been absent since and may be best watched now starting out for another new yard.
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1st

2

(2)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

Arc Zoosve

10st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Neil King

Thriving in 2026 and he gamely made all when completing a hat-trick in 2m Goodwood handicap ten days ago; up another 2lb but this likeable dual C&D scorer is a big player once more.

6/5

1st

7

(7)

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Goodwood

Arc Zoosve

8st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Neil King

Four AW wins since December and she completed a double in good style at Lingfield (2m) last month; 7lb higher back on turf but that was a clear personal best last time and she's unexposed in this sphere; respected.

7/2

1st

14

(6)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Arc Zoosve

8st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Neil King

Saw his race out well when successful at Southwell (2m2f, Tapeta) last month and is 1-1 here, having won over this trip in January; up another 3lb, but still one for the shortlist.

10/1

Form: 482583

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
He hasn't been at his best this year but has dropped down the weights accordingly and ran well when third of 14 in first-time blinkers (retained) at Kempton (1m3f, AW) last month; his last win came on soft ground and he's finished runner-up over 2m in the past; could be involved.
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1st

5

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Imperial Cult

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Won three times in the summer of 2024, including twice over C&D; several good runs in defeat last year and he starts out for George Baker (same owner) off a competitive mark; one to consider.

5/1

3

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Imperial Cult

9st 12lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Record is 3-35; couple of third-place finishes since wearing blinkers, latest at Newbury when stepped back up to 2m (usually races over middle distances); could go well in the retained headgear.

12/1

Form: 444228 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Took losing run up to 22 races when below par at Bath (2m1f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; however, prior to that he was a close second twice in a row (1m6f, good to soft) and he's not ruled out each-way.
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1st

2

24th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

14:52 Uttoxeter

Corsican Caper

11st 9lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Kevin Frost

Lots of Flat racing and lowly rated these days; hadn't shown much over hurdles but kept finding to finish a 5.5l third over 2m4f here 22 days ago on his handicap debut, and this longer trip looks the obvious move.

100/30

3rd

11

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

15:50 Uttoxeter

Corsican Caper

10st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Kevin Frost

Lowly rated these days on the Flat and has shown little in three runs over hurdles; makes handicap hurdle debut up in trip and needs to show significant improvement.

14/1

4th

3

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:32 Taunton

Corsican Caper

11st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Kevin Frost

A fair 1m6f Flat winner; built on his hurdling debut seventh when third of four in 2m Doncaster novice 27 days ago but this demands considerably more.

12/1

3/1

Form: 085311

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 6lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing sequence when winning at Ayr (1m7f, soft) last month and she followed up there (1m5f, heavy) a fortnight ago; also effective elsewhere and this in-form mare could play another leading role.
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3rd

5

(1)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Ayr

Aighear

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Has won three times here, all with give in the ground, twice over this trip; would be interesting if the ground eases but usually comes on for her first run.

5/1

11

(1)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:06 Newbury

Aighear

8st 6lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Ended a long losing sequence when winning at Ayr (1m7f, soft) last month and she followed up there (1m5f, heavy) a fortnight ago; also effective elsewhere and this in-form mare could play another leading role.

3/1

6

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

17:05 Ayr

Aighear

9st 1lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Ended a losing run going back to September 2022 when winning here (1m7f, soft) last Tuesday; her profile suggests her credentials for following up are questionable, but she had 3l to spare last week and a 4lb penalty may not stop her if she can reproduce that form.

9/4

Form: 045051

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 6yo who improved from out of the blue to get off the mark at 40-1 at Bath (2m1f, soft) last month; needs to back up that performance but she did it comfortably and today's 6lb higher mark may not stop her.
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4th

4

(9)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 139y

Class 6

16:32 Pontefract

Izakaya

9st 3lb

J: J F Egan

T: Camilla Poulton

Won two in a row on the Flat (2m1f/2m, soft) last autumn and running well when falling three out on hurdle debut in December; always in rear back on the Flat last month but that came after a 109-day break and she could leave than run behind this afternoon.

13/2

8th

9

(6)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield (AW)

Izakaya

9st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Camilla Poulton

Won her last two Flat starts in the autumn (2m1f/2m, soft) and she was running well when falling three out on her hurdle debut at Fontwell in December; this is her first run since and she's struggled on AW previously, but she could be a different proposition now; wears first-time hood; could go well.

9/1

Non-runners

Golden Flame

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Aighear

Telegraph:

Trapper John

Daily Mail:

Yellow Star

POSTDATA:

No More Bolero

RP RATINGS:

Corsican Caper

Daily Record:

Trapper John

D Express:

Yellow Star

The Times:

Aighear

The Guardian:

Aighear

Daily Mirror:

Aighear

The Sun:

Aighear

The Star:

Aighear