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Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Apprentice Handicap (Racing Excellence – Whips To Be Carried But Not Used)

  • Prize money: £4579.74
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Apprentice Handicap (Racing Excellence – Whips To Be Carried But Not Used)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 045-34 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner last year (including this race), the most recent coming off a 2lb higher mark than today's; fair third at Kempton (7f) on his return and ran a solid race when fourth at Bath 27 days ago; claims back at this track (form figures here read 3114).
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3

(4)

19th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

14:47 Bath

Safari Dream

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Rod Millman

Three 6f wins this season but ought to have coped better with the soft ground when midfield on last two outings and this drop back to 5f is probably not ideal; others preferred.

10/1

8th

13

(13)

1st Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:49 Salisbury

Safari Dream

9st 3lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Rod Millman

Seems to handle most surfaces; multiple wins include a strike-rate of 3-5 over this C&D; he was on a hat-trick when returning here last month but below best and it's a while since he ran well off this high a mark.

16/1

5th

9

(9)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:51 Salisbury

Safari Dream

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Seems to act on most ground; nine-time winner who is on a hat-trick after a brace of wins at Ffos Las (6f, good) last month; it was in his nursery days that he last scored off a mark this high, but he can't be ignored in current mood.

13/2

16/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 46-566 D

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Two wins from 18 starts; dropping to 5f wouldn't have suited at Lingfield in February but he was too free at Kempton (6f) when last seen 78 days ago; switches back to turf with others preferred.
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3rd

1

(9)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

17:07 Bath

Distant Rumble

10st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roger Teal

Went up 7lb for winning comfortably at Windsor (6f, good to soft), the scene for all his three turf wins; off his new mark he might be vulnerable away from that venue.

100/30

1st

6

(11)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

15:42 Windsor

Distant Rumble

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Roger Teal

Both turf wins have come over C&D; feasibly treated and lost his race at the start (slowly away; as three runs back as well) when sent off favourite here last week; possibilities if giving himself a chance.

14/1

9th

1

(7)

7th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

14:12 Windsor

Distant Rumble

9st 12lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Roger Teal

Both turf wins have come over C&D, the latest in May off a 1lb lower mark; disappointed at Newbury when last seen 46 days ago but he should be more potent back at this venue.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 263-28 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner from 40 starts; made an encouraging start to the campaign when second at Bath last month but ran below his best at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 10 days ago; without a win since July 2024 and needs to bounce back from that latest effort.
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4th

2

(12)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

15:42 Windsor

Strike

9st 11lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

A regular in the Grey Horse Handicap (6f) at Newmarket in which he didn't get much luck a month ago; had been running creditably prior to that, so one for the shortlist.

7/1

6th

7

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Strike

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jonathan Portman

He has contested this race for the last four years, with form figures reading 1626; mostly running with credit this term and he narrowly prevailed at Newbury (6f, good to firm) five weeks ago; 3lb nudge shouldn't stop him being competitive under Billy Loughnane; player.

9/2

7/4

Form: 462461 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Had a luckless passage at Bath last month but had a clearer run through when winning at Leicester (6f, good to firm) five days ago, travelling strongly and doing it comfortably; carries a 4lb penalty for that success and looks the one to beat.
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1st

2

(1)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:12 Leicester

Mumayaz

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Ten-time winner whose last success was over C&D in May; hasn't made a serious impact since then but he did best of the hold-up performers here (fifth of 11) here last time and is now back on his last winning mark; dangerous.

11/2

5th

2

(9)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Leicester

Mumayaz

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Resumed winning ways over C&D in May and in good form until just seventh of 12 in 6f Newmarket handicap 25 days ago; the sort to bounce back.

10/1

7th

2

(11)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Mumayaz

10st 0lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Versatile 7yo who has won ten times at up to 1m; hasn't made an impact since his Leicester win (6f, good to firm) in May but he had lots of traffic issues at Newbury three weeks ago; can put a line through that and he's a player if he gets some luck this time.

8/1

Form: 7656-9 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Her four wins have included one over this C&D (good to soft) and she's now 1lb below the most recent of those successes; left the impression her first start for 192 days was needed when weakening at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 10 days ago and she should appreciate this drop in grade; contender.
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7th

7

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

Land Of Magic

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Gradually back to form this term, most recently prevailing at Goodwood (6f, good to soft); has never won above Class 5 but she remains favourably treated, having defied current mark last term (over 7f).

4/1

1st

8

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Goodwood

Land Of Magic

9st 7lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Strike-rate of 4-35; best run for a while when a front-running second at Lingfield (7f, good) and dropping back to 6f won't hinder, nor the slower ground; could have done with a higher draw ideally but should run well.

13/2

2nd

8

(5)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Lingfield

Land Of Magic

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Out of the frame in her last ten starts, but is 4lb lower than when making all over C&D this time last year; by no means written off.

11/1

Form: 381-55 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Signed off 2025 with a claiming success at Leicester (7f, soft) in October on his final start for Eve Johnson Houghton; two fair efforts over 7f since joining this stable and now drops back in trip on ground that he could probably do with being a bit softer than forecast.
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12th

11

(12)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Forever My Prince

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Michael Blake

Win twice on soft turf for his previous stable but he's 0-6 since joining this yard, and was well beaten returned to the AW at Wolverhampton (6f) three weeks ago; first-time visor needs to make a difference.

25/1

9th

2

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forever My Prince

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Blake

Unplaced all five turf starts new stable this season (6f-7f) but hasn't been running that badly and continues to slip down the weights; Billy Loughnane is booked for this rare AW appearance; not ruled out.

9/2

6th

9

(6)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Newbury

Forever My Prince

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Michael Blake

Two turf wins, the latest a claimer at Leicester last October on final run for Eve Johnson Houghton; dropping down the weights but hasn't been shaping of late as though he's about to take advantage.

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: 69-064 D

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who won twice over 6f at Southwell last year when trained by Robert Cowell, the most recent coming in October off 2lb higher; visor worn on his final start for that yard is left off for this stable debut (bought for 9,500gns).
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4

(1)

5th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Ararat

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Won twice on AW (6f) for Robert Cowell last autumn but he's finished down the field in most of his runs for new yard this season; has dropped a long way in the weights but losing run is up to 15 and others are preferred.

10/1

6th

7

(14)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Ararat

9st 10lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Won twice on AW (6f) for Robert Cowell last autumn and he is thrown in on that form; mostly not at his best since joining this stable but now drops into class 6 company for just the second time.

12/1

6th

10

(6)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Goodwood

Ararat

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Won twice on AW (6f) for Robert Cowell last autumn and he is thrown in on that form; not at his best for new yard this year and hopes rest on the return to sprinting reviving his fortunes.

25/1

Form: 3360-0 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won at Thirsk (6f, good) last June before following up at Chester (6f, good) a week later; well beaten in the Ayr Bronze Cup on his final start for Hugo Palmer and he beat only one rival home at Bath on his stable debut 27 days ago; visor back on (replacing cheekpieces worn last time).
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11th

1

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:52 Newbury

Arabian Cobra

10st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Very well handicapped on last summer's exploits but he's been a long way below that level this year and a major turnaround is needed.

25/1

5th

1

(3)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Ffos Las

Arabian Cobra

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Won two 6f handicaps on good ground last summer when with Hugo Palmer; quiet in two runs for current yard (cheekpieces then a visor) and soft ground might not be what he wants.

20/1

8th

1

(9)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Salisbury

Arabian Cobra

10st 0lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Adrian Wintle

Won at Thirsk (6f, good) last June before following up at Chester (6f, good) a week later; well beaten in the Ayr Bronze Cup on his final start for Hugo Palmer and he beat only one rival home at Bath on his stable debut 27 days ago; visor back on (replacing cheekpieces worn last time).

14/1

9/1

Form: 25729-

Last run: 174 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won at Leicester (1m, good to firm) last June when trained by Charlie Johnston and he went close at Southwell (1m, AW) on his final start for that yard; beat only one rival home on his stable debut 174 days ago and now has his first try over 6f; cheekpieces left off.
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11th

10

(1)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Optimatum

9st 11lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Rod Millman

1-11 for Charlie Johnston, for whom he was also beaten a neck over C&D last October; hasn't found his form in four runs for new yard, tailed off on turf latest, which puts him down the list.

20/1

7th

6

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:27 Salisbury

Optimatum

10st 11lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

He hasn't found his best form in three runs for Rod Millman but he is dropping down the weights and he has one of the more experienced riders on board; could revive.

12/1

6th

5

(4)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:18 Lingfield (AW)

Optimatum

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Rod Millman

Yard in flying form but this gelding has it to prove, having been off since a poor turf comeback in May; two previous runs on Polytrack weren't great either, while an easy 7f looks a bare minimum.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £36.90
Straight Forecast £33.96
Tricast £136.57
Trifecta £150.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mumayaz

The Times:

Safari Dream

RP RATINGS:

Ararat

TOPSPEED:

Arabian Cobra

POSTDATA:

Strike

D Express:

Ararat

Telegraph:

Safari Dream

The Star:

Safari Dream

The Guardian:

Mumayaz

Daily Mail:

Mumayaz

Daily Mirror:

Mumayaz

The Sun:

Mumayaz

Daily Record:

Mumayaz