May 15 / 14.08 Newbury

14.08

Good

Starlight Friends: Don’t Bet The Ranch Charity Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
SKY
View Course
Starlight Friends: Don’t Bet The Ranch Charity Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1st
10 (7)
Tilani

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 670-86

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Has failed to shine in two runs this season for new yard but is interesting assuming a turnaround occurs; well treated on peak Irish form, namely a win off 2lb higher at the 2025 Galway festival (8.3f, soft).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:35 Doncaster

Tilani

9st 4lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Won at Newbury (1m, good) in May on third start for this yard and followed up when unpenalised at Yarmouth (1m, good) five days later; runner-up off this 6lb higher mark at Goodwood (1m1f, good to soft) last time, when outstayed, and he could play a leading role back down to 1m.

4/1

2nd

8

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

17:25 Goodwood

Tilani

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ian Williams

Ex-Irish gelding who has only had four runs for Ian Williams and won the last two, 1m handicaps on good ground at Newbury and Yarmouth; had no penalty last time and now 6lb higher, but he's on a roll; has won on soft.

3/1

12/1

  • Place: £7.20

Form: 8438-9

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Record is only 1-16 but he's attractively treated, having gained the success (1m, good) off 2lb higher; tally could be doubled if he takes well to first-time visor with Bath reappearance under his belt.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

14:30 Newton Abbot

Pay Attention

11st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Mrs Sara V Bradstock

Exposed handicapper over 6f-1m2f on the Flat who has since left Faye Bramley; has a lot on his plate on stable/hurdles debut.

20/1

7th

9

(10)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Pay Attention

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Faye Bramley

Runner-up off this mark at Newbury (1m, good) in May but slow starts can be an issue and he's been well held in his last two runs; didn't get much luck at Nottingham last time but he's not easy to predict and others are more persuasive.

12/1

5th

1

(2)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Pay Attention

10st 2lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Faye Bramley

Slow starts can be an issue and he couldn't get into it when sixth at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) recently, but it wasn't a bad run and before that he was second at Newbury (1m, good); the step back up in trip may help and he might not be far away; the visor (worn on last two runs) is left off.

7/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 051330

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
AW scorer for current stable but form dipped sharply returned to turf last time, despite being previously effective in this sphere; similar type to Dark Rosa.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(6)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pearly Squirrel

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David Loughnane

Course regular who won over 7f in March; only 2lb higher and mainly running well in the meantime but, although she has run with credit over this far, there's a suspicion that a shorter trip suits her better.

4/1

4th

4

(9)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:50 Chester

Pearly Squirrel

9st 10lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: David Loughnane

Third at Newbury (1m, good) on latest turf start in May and also ran well when filling same position at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) 12 days ago but wide draw makes things awkward here.

7/1

3rd

2

(4)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pearly Squirrel

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: David Loughnane

C&D win in March off 3lb lower and she ran a better race when third of 12 in a Class 5 over C&D 18 days later; up and down since but she can't be discounted.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 065-36

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has a stronger record on AW than on turf but produced best effort in this sphere when third off 7lb higher over C&D last June; good chance if that form is repeated.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(3)

5th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Virtue Patience

9st 8lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Amanda Perrett

Won a Lingfield maiden (7f, AW) last March but he's been up and down since and has struggled in last two runs; overall record is now 1-15 and he needs a major revival back in trip; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces.

25/1

9th

12

(3)

14th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

13:42 Windsor

Virtue Patience

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Amanda Perrett

Good to soft ground was probably against him when well held at Salisbury recently but, even though most of his best form is on the AW, he can't be ruled out off a useful turf mark on his best grass form in 2025; a revival is possible.

22/1

4th

7

(6)

3rd Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:53 Salisbury

Virtue Patience

9st 7lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Amanda Perrett

Most of his best form, and sole win, is on the AW, but he would come right into this reckoning if able to reproduce a good third of 14 at Newbury last summer when 11lb higher; however, he wasn't in the same form in two subsequent runs there, nor back on the AW last time.

4/1

Form: 7212-2 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Regained the winning thread at Brighton (1m, good to soft) last October and has remained competitive in two outings since, close second at Windsor (1m2f) on reappearance latest; due to go up 1lb in future; solid.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(6)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

16:25 Brighton

Gone Rogue

9st 12lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Three-time course winner, the latest a snug victory over this trip (good to firm) in August; only sixth here 17 days ago but that was a stronger race and it was still a solid effort; stable, which also runs Platinum Prince and Inspectre, have won two of the last three renewals; major player.

7/1

6th

6

(5)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:15 Brighton

Gone Rogue

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

1m and 1m2f wins here this summer, both Class 6; beat just one home in a Class 5 at Goodwood last time but returning here has to be a good thing.

7/1

6th

5

(6)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

19:28 Goodwood

Gone Rogue

11st 1lb

J: Mr George Gorman

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Arrives in top form, winning two of his last three starts (1m2f and 1m, good to firm; both wins at Brighton); up 5lb in a stronger race but he still makes some appeal; stable won this in 2020 and 2025.

5/1

13/2

Form: 8538-3

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three wins (8.5f/9.5f) for Adam West; ran encouragingly (close third) in 1m2f AW contest at Lingfield on stable/seasonal debut and has possibilities provided he builds on that effort.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

11

(2)

1st Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

16:24 Salisbury

Hello Cotai

9st 3lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Has gained most wins at Epsom, including in Class 4 on penultimate start; disappointing dropped back in grade at Goodwood latest; may rebound but others are more appealing in this scenario.

16/1

7th

3

(3)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

16:25 Goodwood

Hello Cotai

10st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Incurs 5lb penalty but bids to strike while the iron's hot, having scored at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) last week, taking record for current yard to 2-7; enters calculations.

7/2

1st

9

(6)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 4

16:05 Epsom

Hello Cotai

9st 1lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Running well this year, including a 1m2f win at Windsor (good to firm), but he wouldn't look to have much in hand off his mark; more minor money perhaps his best hope.

8/1

14/1

Form: 1837-7 D

Last run: 102 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Sole effort this year took her AW record to 0-6; has form figures of 26221 on turf, the success in Musselburgh maiden (1m, good); return to this sphere is the angle with her.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(4)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Toralou

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Mark Loughnane

Turf maiden winner who is 0-12 in handicaps and has inconsistent form this year but is attractively treated off her lower mark back on AW.

12/1

4th

7

(1)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

16:20 Haydock

Toralou

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Loughnane

Shaped with encouragement here (6f) on her sole start as a juvenile in 2023; missed the following year and consistency has been an issue since, as evidenced by a good effort at Ffos Las (1m, also good to soft) being flanked by lesser ones; interesting that both those second-place finishes came on her only starts away from a sound surface, though.

25/1

7th

4

(2)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

19:30 Hamilton

Toralou

9st 12lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Mark Loughnane

Inconsistent mare who's been withdrawn on account of good to firm ground since disappointing on fast going early last month; holds claims on her previous Ffos Las second to a subsequent winner but only has a maiden win to her name.

10/1

Form: 17-579

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
AW winner for current stable but her form has dipped in two starts since returned to turf, despite being previously effective in this sphere; bit to prove at present.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(1)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

16:25 Brighton

Dark Rosa

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Georgina Nicholls

Runner-up in 1m handicaps at Sandown and Bath on her last two starts but beaten a respectable distance on both occasions; will need more if she is to come out on top off the same mark.

8/1

2nd

5

(9)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Bath

Dark Rosa

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Georgina Nicholls

Dual winner but has yet to win this season and does need to raise her game despite recent placed efforts, as didn't really threaten to win any of those.

8/1

2nd

3

(6)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Sandown

Dark Rosa

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Georgina Nicholls

Acts on good to firm and heavy ground; yet to win this season but she was a good third at Salisbury (1m, good) in June and filled the same position behind a big improver at Lingfield (1m, AW) last time; continues to edge down the weights and she's in the mix back on turf.

8/1

Form: -96899 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner but holds dismal claims on his 2026 form in that sphere and his unconvincing record on turf adds doubt.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

14

(3)

9th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Spirit Lead Me

8st 13lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Scored at Kempton in 2024 and 2025 but returns here with a big doubt over his current form; has poor claims on 2026 efforts.

14/1

10/1

Form: 62634- BF

Last run: 151 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden but he has performed encouragingly in two runs, albeit both on Lingfield AW in December, since having wind surgery; returns to turf for this reappearance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(9)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Newbury

Jet Packer

8st 12lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Jim Boyle

Still a maiden but he has performed encouragingly in two runs, albeit both on Lingfield AW in December, since having wind surgery; returns to turf for this reappearance.

10/1

6th

11

(4)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:22 Lingfield (AW)

Jet Packer

9st 3lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Still a maiden after 15 starts but he's well treated on his peak form and was best of the rest behind Harryella over C&D 13 days off; has a big swing in the weights with his old rival and could be dangerous if he can back that up.

13/2

2nd

4

(10)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Jet Packer

9st 8lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

14-race maiden who has gone backwards since May, notably so the last twice, and can't be recommended at present; wore a visor latest start, which is ditched for this AW debut.

12/1

10/1

Form: 55115- D

Last run: 259 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Rather disappointing in hat-trick attempt when last seen, but this low-mileage 4yo may still have more to offer and can't be written off; gained her two wins over 1m on good ground.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(7)

14th Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

16:42 Windsor

Time After Time

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Heather Main

Both wins were last summer, over 1m on good ground; not bad efforts in her last two races and this far is worth exploring.

13/2

8th

13

(11)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

17:10 Goodwood

Time After Time

8st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Heather Main

Two 1m wins on good ground last summer; not in the same form this time around and others arrive with more pressing claims.

25/1

4th

2

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chepstow

Time After Time

9st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Heather Main

Two 1m wins on good ground last summer, including at this track; well short of that level in two runs this year and stepping up in trip with cheekpieces added isn't enough to tempt.

8/1

12/1

Form: -08793

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent filly who has raced mainly on AW; posted one of her better efforts when close third in Class 6 at Kempton (1m) last week but isn't guaranteed to back up the form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

13

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Newbury

Miss Chester

8st 8lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

Inconsistent filly who has raced mainly on AW; posted one of her better efforts when close third in Class 6 at Kempton (1m) last week but isn't guaranteed to back up the form.

12/1

3rd

6

(3)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Miss Chester

9st 5lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: Mark Usher

Won a 7f maiden here last May but she's 0-8 since and has form figures of 8000879 in handicaps; continues to drop down the weights but she needs a major revival.

20/1

10/1

Form: 003-85 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Not solid on his AW form for current yard and he has regressive results on turf, so chance hinges on physical tweak (gelded since last run) and addition of tongue-tie.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

6

(1)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Newbury

Riyadh Gem

9st 5lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Faye Bramley

Not solid on his AW form for current yard and he has regressive results on turf, so chance hinges on physical tweak (gelded since last run) and addition of tongue-tie.

10/1

5th

3

(3)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Riyadh Gem

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Faye Bramley

Not been with Faye Bramley long and there were signs of a revival when third, albeit beaten 4l, at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in December; failed to build on that when down the field at Lingfield in January but still dangerous to discount dipping into a 0-65 for the first time.

9/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £299.30
Straight Forecast £189.76
Tricast £1176.56
Trifecta £2041.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Gone Rogue

The Guardian:

Virtue Patience

D Express:

Miss Chester

The Times:

Riyadh Gem

POSTDATA:

Tilani

Daily Mail:

Spirit Lead Me

TOPSPEED:

Pay Attention

Telegraph:

Hello Cotai

The Star:

Virtue Patience

RP RATINGS:

Gone Rogue

Daily Mirror:

Gone Rogue

The Sun:

Gone Rogue

Daily Record:

Gone Rogue