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StandardBest Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £4710.6
- 1m 0f 142y
- Class 6
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Rain and snow
14/1 (Won)
- Win: £21.80
- Place: £3.30
Form: 35-456 CD
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 10lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| 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 |
9/2
- Place: £1.60
Form: 459-92 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (9) |
22nd May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Ended a lengthy losing run when scoring at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) in February; wasn't far off that level in next three runs but his form slumped at Lingfield three weeks ago; only 1lb higher than for last success but he needs to bounce back on this return to turf. |
16/1 |
|
7th 2 (9) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Scored off 2lb lower over C&D in February and has remained in good form, most recently when fourth of 15 on turf (8.3f, good) three weeks ago; ought to be on the premises again. |
5/1 |
|
4th 1 (8) |
8th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won on Polytrack at Lingfield (1m) in February and was fair fifth in a Class 5 event at Wolverhampton last month; remains feasibly treated on his best form and his five turf runs include a win over C&D (good) last April; respected on this drop back in grade. |
11/2 |
7/2
- Place: £1.20
Form: 78-842 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (7) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Useful in his younger days and has found his level again for Ian Williams latterly, albeit he's been expensive to follow; two wins and a close third from four runs round here and remains consistent, so enters calculations for his new yard after three months off. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 5 (3) |
5th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Both wins have come at Wolverhampton over further; arrives in form, third to Poetic Force at Wolverhampton (8.6f) before finishing a close second at Newcastle last week (7f); should remain competitive. |
4/1 |
10/1
Form: 623-30
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (7) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Is 0-9 but he comes here in decent nick, fifth of nine in 6f handicap here 26 days ago; in the mix back up to 7f now. |
11/1 |
|
5th 9 (7) |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Couple of decent efforts under aggressive Harry Vigors rides in 7.2f Wolverhampton handicaps since the cheekpieces went on; first crack at sprinting on his turf debut and is one to consider. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 1 (8) |
17th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Seven-race maiden who is proving largely consistent; nearly made all in first-time cheekpieces over C&D most recently and that form has a solid look to it; good chance in the retained headgear with Harry Vigors taking off a useful 7lb. |
4/1 |
12/1
Form: 609-34 C BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 (5) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Record here this year reads 34513323 including a short-head defeat by Roman Secret over this trip in April; likely to go well and there shouldn't be much between them again. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 10 (4) |
11th May 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Running consistently round here all year at the bottom level; no obvious reason he won't get involved again but this is a touch stronger having been nudged up another 2lb. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 9 (11) |
17th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Beat Al Shabab over C&D in March and has continued to run well off this 3lb higher mark; considered. |
7/1 |
13/2
Form: 5751-3 CD
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 (2) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Three-time C&D winner, latterly off 4lb higher in February; fine on Polytrack but the return here is an obvious plus off a career-low mark and he's another with claims in an open handicap. |
10/1 |
|
5th 1 (6) |
6th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Ended 2025 with a win at Wolverhampton (8.5f) in December; has had some ups and downs since but he came from off the pace to finish a creditable third at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) two weeks ago; now 3lb lower than for his last success and has claims if he can build on that last run. |
7/2 |
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3rd 6 (5) |
20th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
10st 13lb |
Ended 2025 with victory at Wolverhampton (8.5f) in December and largely in good nick this term, a close fifth in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap two weeks ago; not ruled out off a 2lb lower mark. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 75948-
Last run: 115 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (7) |
25th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Dual AW winner; yet to win in four starts on turf, although fair fifth over 1m4f at Beverley last time (good to soft); this drop in trip should suit; visor now tried (well beaten only run in cheekpieces). |
7/1 |
|
5th 2 (4) |
4th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 23y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
On a losing run but he failed to stay 1m6f when ninth in handicap at Wolverhampton four weeks ago; not ruled out back in trip off an easing mark. |
10/1 |
|
9th 3 (6) |
6th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Dual Newcastle scorer (7f maiden/novice) for John Butler, the latest last February; 0-6 for this yard and although close up over 1m2f at Newcastle last month, his stamina is unknown for this far. |
13/2 |
15/8
Form: 133-31 CD
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (6) |
13th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Justified favouritism last time, taking record in handicaps to 3313331 and strike-rate over C&D to 2-3; runner-up has boosted that latest form by scoring twice since; respected. |
15/8 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £139.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £98.03 |
| Tricast | £285.22 |
| Trifecta | £647.70 |
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