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Good To FirmYour Weekend Starts Here Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £4004
- 1m 4f 23y
- Class 6
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
9/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.00
- Place: £1.30
Form: 312157 CD
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (10) |
6th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Dual AW winner whose most recent success came at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm) last month; below his best at Chester last time but drops back into class 6 company with claims. |
10/1 |
|
7th 3 (8) |
25th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 63y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
This year's four wins have been in Class 6s but it was very clearcut at Beverley (1m4f, good to form) three weeks ago when the cheekpieces were back on; he's still fairly treated off 4lb higher. |
12/1 |
5/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: 433226 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (4) |
7th Aug 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Three wins on the AW earlier this year (1m4f); some fair form since, best turf runs being when placed over 1m4f at Beverley; stays 1m6f; a possible. |
12/1 |
|
4th 3 (4) |
7th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
10st 1lb |
Consistent; won three on the bounce on AW over 1m4f in January/February; fair second at Beverley on Friday; stays 1m6f; each-way chance. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 3 (5) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 23y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Did well on AW earlier in the year and he ran well back on turf when third of 12 over C&D (good to soft) in April; latest Chester run easy to excuse (Class 4) and this is far more suitable; respected, for all there is a slight question mark surrounding fast ground. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 70-988
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (6) |
4th Aug 2026 Good 1m 7f 189y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Dual AW winner in France (1m/9.5f); beaten 13l when second of five over this C&D (good to firm) last month and was well beaten at Newcastle (2m, AW) four days ago; others have stronger claims. |
20/1 |
|
7th 7 (7) |
31st Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 2m 0f 56y Class 6 |
8st 7lb |
Dual winner on the AW in France (1m, 9.5f); mainly disappointing for new yard, although fair third of five in first-time visor at Beverley two runs ago (1m4f, good to firm); on a fair mark, but beaten more than 8l on two tries at this trip. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 4 (5) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 7f 189y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
His losing sequence continues but he's dropped down the weights and his third of five at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm) last Friday in a first-time visor (retained) was slightly more encouraging; could build on that. |
8/1 |
2/1
Form: 352352 D BF
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (1) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 16y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
A dual 1m4f AW winner (also scored over hurdles) in 2025; running with credit without winning this season until only fourth of five at Beverley (1m4f) 13 days ago; he's the sort to bounce back in a change of headgear. |
100/30 |
|
4th 4 (2) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 23y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Three wins in 2025, two on the AW (1m4f) and once over hurdles; banging at the door on turf this summer, second over C&D ten days ago when not enjoying a clear run; another good run seems likely. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 1 (7) |
23rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 23y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won a maiden hurdle at Musselburgh in November; did his best work late when runner-up at Redcar (1m6f, good) last month but he's lacked the pace to challenge in two starts since over this trip; visor goes back on for cheekpieces. |
3/1 |
11/4
Form: 29-335 BF
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (11) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Back to the mark off which he won at Carlisle (1m3f, good to firm) last August; finished third in his first two runs this year but not at the same level on his last two starts; drops in trip/grade and could bounce back to form. |
6/1 |
|
5th 1 (3) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 23y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
1m3f win at Carlisle (good to firm) last summer; began his 2026 campaign with two solid efforts but his form dipped at Carlisle 24 days ago (Class 5; sent off favourite); has to enter calculations at this modest level. |
11/4 |
|
5th 6 (2) |
9th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 3f 39y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
C&D winner last August (good to firm) who was subsequently runner-up at Hamilton (1m4f, soft); two fair runs this time, latest over C&D; chance. |
4/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £9.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £10.35 |
| Trifecta | £40.30 |
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