October 24 / 13.06 Newbury

13.06

Soft

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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1st

4

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

15:20 Market Rasen

No More Bolero

11st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: James Owen

Race-fit off the Flat when a battling winner over a little shorter at Worcester a month ago (visor back on) and looks a good thing to give his running once more off 4lb higher; respected.

5/4

1st

2

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:47 Worcester

No More Bolero

11st 11lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: James Owen

Easy winner over hurdles at Ludlow (2m, good) last November and he recorded his fourth Flat win when scoring at Bath (2m1f, good to firm) in April; wasn't beaten far back there 12 days ago and he still has potential for further progress in this sphere; interesting contender back over hurdles.

5/2

6th

1

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Bath

No More Bolero

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: James Owen

Scored over hurdles last November and recorded his first win on the Flat in Britain, at this track (2m1f, good to firm) in April off 4lb lower; good second at Ripon subsequently but finished last of six back there (2m, good) after slipping on the bend on the first circuit last month; swaps a visor for blinkers and may be worth forgiving latest run.

4/1

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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2nd

1

(5)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Craftymaster

10st 7lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Record of ten wins from 34 starts on the AW; goes particularly well here, gaining fourth course success when scoring by 14l over 2m nine days ago; this trip no problem; will be hard to beat with a 5lb penalty.

5/4

1st

1

(2)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

15:47 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Craftymaster

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Nine wins on the AW including two over C&D (course record reads 22111544); would have finished closer with a clear run when fifth of eight at Bath (2m1f, good) 15 days ago and very much of interest back here.

5/2

5th

2

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:20 Bath

The Craftymaster

9st 10lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Added another two AW wins to his haul this winter; rated 7lb lower on turf but with some justification given his record on grass, including a heavy C&D defeat in April; not solid.

10/1

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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20th

13

(20)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Arc Zoosve

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Neil King

Thriving since the cheekpieces went on in December, winning six of his nine starts in them and that includes his last four races (on Southwell Tapeta four runs back); the big majority of those races were on AW, with a comfortable success at Lingfield last time (has never run at this track); up another 5lb and into a better race but he may well carry on the good work.

9/1

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

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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4th

2

(2)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:20 Epsom

Imperial Cult

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Baker

Strong in the market when he made a winning stable debut at Lingfield (1m4f) and he followed up off 3lb higher at Kempton (1m3f, also AW) three weeks ago; handicapper reacted by dishing out a career-high mark but this locally trained gelding is a C&D winner who needs considering in current mood.

9/4

1st

10

(13)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Imperial Cult

9st 5lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Gained a first win since 2024 when landing gamble for his new yard in 1m4f handicap at Lingfield in April; back up 3lb but remains handily weighted on past form so merits serious consideration.

7/2

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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3rd

5

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:20 Bath

Corsican Caper

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Five-time Flat winner; ended losing run when winning a small-field novice handicap hurdle three weeks ago; has the ability to play a big part but breaking on terms is an issue for him.

3/1

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

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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5th

4

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Hamilton

Aighear

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

A two-time winner (at up to 1m7f) last autumn; failed to build on earlier promise when only sixth of eight in 1m5f handicap at Ayr ten days ago; this course winner needs to get back on track.

7/1

6th

6

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:30 Ayr

Aighear

9st 1lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won twice on slow ground here in the autumn (1m7f/1m5f) but was behind La Tosca and Ebony Maw when keeping-on fourth here (1m7f, soft) last month and the forecast quicker ground today is not ideal.

12/1

4th

6

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Ayr

Aighear

9st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Well held when third of four in C&D contest that was seemingly stolen from the front by a stablemate last month but it's unwise to judged her harshly on that; won here twice in the mud in the autumn and significant rain will give her strong claims.

14/1

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