13.42
StandardMidnite AWC Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £7851
- 1m 2f 0y
- Class 6
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Partly cloudy
33/1 (Won)
- Win: £110.90
- Place: £17.60
Form: 008-50
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 12 (9) |
7th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Ended a long losing run at Lingfield (1m2f) in February and backed it up with a solid fourth of 12 in 1m2f handicap there the following month; considered. |
8/1 |
|
4th 9 (5) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
He had been badly out of sorts prior to popping up at 80-1 in a C&D handicap four weeks ago; still has handicapping scope up 3lb but it remains to be seen if he can back that effort up. |
5/1 |
|
1st 9 (5) |
27th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
His mark continues to tumble but he isn't giving any obvious indication he's likely to take advantage, failing to beat a rival on all three AW starts this winter. |
33/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 134-38 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (5) |
7th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Yet to score this year but has run well a few times, latest when third of five at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) ten days ago; should be thereabouts but would prefer some give in the ground. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 2 (6) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Wildly inconsistent this year; better from the front in a small field last time and the return to a switchback track, back up in trip, looks in his favour (fair record on the AW here); whether he reproduces the effort is the question. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 1 (5) |
26th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
For one who has been a model of consistency for much of his career it is slightly disconcerting that he has been well below form in three of his last four starts; the lesser runs have been in Class 5 events and his standout recent effort came when faced with Class 6 opposition, missing out by just a head at Lingfield in February (1m2f, AW); has run well over C&D in the past and a revival could be forthcoming back down in grade. |
13/2 |
7/2
- Place: £2.00
Form: 388-51 C
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (2) |
26th Jun 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
Building up a solid record for this yard, including one win on AW (this February) and two at Windsor (May and June); the latest win was in tidy style over almost this far 11 days ago and, although not well-in under his penalty, he has major claims again. |
2/1 |
|
1st 6 (5) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 3f 99y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Building up a solid record for current stable and was beaten only narrowly by Mrembo over C&D (good to firm) last time when bidding for a Windsor double; major contender. |
11/4 |
20/1
Form: 057-56
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 13 (1) |
27th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Outsider of four when belatedly doubling his tally at Southwell last April (1m3f); hit the frame last two starts (1m2f) but not sure dropping back to 1m will see him play a bigger role this evening; Penfolds Grange looks connections' best hope. |
20/1 |
|
4th 10 (9) |
20th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
On a losing run and he's yet to hit top form this season, going keenly when a fading fourth of 11 over C&D in February; needs to take a step forward. |
20/1 |
3/1
Form: 513-41 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (5) |
18th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Finished two places behind Seventy over 1m2f at Lingfield 19 days ago, having won over the same track and trip under Harry Davies the time before; settling him early with a furlong further to race will be the key. |
7/1 |
|
5th 10 (8) |
27th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Tricky customer but in good form over C&D lately, notably when sweeping from last (started slowly) to first three weeks ago; every chance of following up if in a similar mood, with a good chunk of his 4lb rise offset by Mason Paetel's claim. |
3/1 |
|
1st 1 (7) |
7th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Tricky customer but arrived on the scene late and fast to win a C&D handicap last October; held his form with respectable frame efforts here (1m2f) in both subsequent runs and has claims if he can find some extra spark. |
9/2 |
8/1
Form: 2567-7 BF
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (7) |
11th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Maiden who's been expensive to follow and hasn't looked to see it out in a couple of previous tries over this far (both Polytrack); the cheekpieces experiment has quickly been dropped and she'll need to settle back up from 1m2f. |
8/1 |
|
6th 1 (6) |
27th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Eight-race maiden who hasn't progressed since moving into handicaps, beating only a couple home when sent off favourite over 1m4f here 13 days ago; first-time cheekpieces need to have a positive effect. |
8/1 |
|
7th 3 (5) |
14th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Seven-race maiden who hasn't progressed since moving into handicaps; edging down the weights and has the assistance of Simon Walker in the saddle so too soon to be giving up on her. |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: 0/625-
Last run: 216 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (5) |
28th Jun 2026 Standard 2m 0f 120y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
0-11, his best effort when second of eight at Leicester (7f, good to firm) last July; not disgraced here (9.5f) in March, but has plenty to prove over this far. |
14/1 |
|
5th 7 (7) |
18th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Ten-race maiden with the odd piece of modest form (good to firm and AW) but below that level on last two runs back on turf. |
14/1 |
|
9th 11 (5) |
8th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 3f 99y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Nine-race maiden with the odd piece of modest form (good to firm and AW, including 9.4f) which gives him a chance. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 5039-8
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (5) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Last five wins have come on the AW including when completing a hat-trick in the spring; has winning form on good to firm ground, but his last two efforts since returning to turf need improving upon. |
14/1 |
|
6th 7 (1) |
11th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Was recording wins eight, nine and ten when rattling off an AW hat-trick this spring (1m-8.6f); the wheels came off when well-beaten over C&D 33 days ago, however, and this mark looks beyond him. |
20/1 |
|
10th 6 (3) |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Resurgent 8yo who has rattled off a hat-trick on AW this spring including a clearcut win at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month; this is tougher off 9lb higher but he remains feasibly treated on his old form and is a five-time winner on turf; key player. |
13/2 |
11/2
Form: 237-32
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (1) |
1st Jul 2026 Good 1m 2f 17y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Good AW effort when beaten a head for this yard in February and it was a fair third at Windsor (also 1m2f) last month; that was just his fourth turf start so maybe he can build on it. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 2 (5) |
7th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Wouldn't judge him too harshly on his latest effort (1m; Class 5) and his penultimate run didn't see him to best effect either; has shown promise on turf; not discounted. |
10/1 |
|
7th 8 (3) |
1st Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Began 2026 with two good placed efforts over 1m2f at Lingfield; easy enough to strike a line through latest effort as he ended up poorly positioned in a race run at a stop-start tempo; drops in trip and steps up in class today; others appeal more. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 85-355
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 11 (1) |
27th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
15-race maiden who has been performing respectably in 1m handicaps this winter without strongly suggesting his turn is near; today's longer trip needs to help him pull out a bit more. |
12/1 |
|
5th 8 (10) |
11th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Finished behind a couple of today's rivals at Newcastle last time, but shaped as if he's still in reasonably good form; however, still needs to show he has what it takes to win (record is 0-14). |
9/1 |
|
5th 5 (12) |
31st Jan 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
0-13 but he's on a reduced mark and was an eyecatching third behind Trais Fluors over C&D four weeks ago; that was only his fourth run on AW and has possibilities if he can back that up. |
15/2 |
12/1
Form: 70-524
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 (1) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Three-time winner at sprint trips; runner-up over 1m at Chelmsford in January and 1m2f hasn't suited on her last two starts; her reduced mark is a plus and cheekpieces are added, but others have more pressing claims. |
16/1 |
|
11th 4 (7) |
27th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Three-time winner at sprint trips; stays further but stamina seemed to run out late when tackling 1m2f for the first time at Chelmsford 19 days ago. |
12/1 |
|
4th 8 |
8th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Three-time winner at sprint trips but it was over 1m when a staying-on second here last time; was no match for the winner but that effort offers hope for her staying this far. |
8/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £809.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £560.24 |
| Tricast | £2872.17 |
| Trifecta | £3202.40 |
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