16.20
Good To FirmHappy Big Birthday Rachel Blizzard Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £3140.4
- 0m 5f 217y
- Class 6
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £1.70
Form: /86445 BF
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (16) |
9th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Off the mark at the 11th attempt when finishing well for a last-gasp win over C&D (good to firm) in July; held in fourth behind Hurstwood here last time, but he did best of the far side group and that was another creditable effort; shortlisted. |
5/1 |
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4th 6 (2) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Had hinted at winning potential before prevailing in a tight finish over C&D (good to firm) last month; ran on well late on and could be good value for the neck winning margin; 3lb higher. |
13/2 |
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1st 3 (8) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Ten-race maiden but he has shown winning potential this summer, notably when doing best of the low-drawn runners at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) on July 1; another solid run (7f) last time; shouldn't be far away. |
5/1 |
8/1
- Place: £3.80
Form: 575-34 BF
Last run: 48 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 11 (11) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Went close over C&D two runs ago but wasn't so good at Hamilton 11 days ago and is now 0-28; a first-time tongue-tie is added. |
14/1 |
|
4th 7 (6) |
11th Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
27-race maiden but he went close to getting off the mark when beaten a neck at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago; drops back in trip with solid place claims. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 8 (9) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Two creditable runs for new connections but he is an exposed 26-race maiden and may have to make do with some more minor money. |
8/1 |
4/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: -25430 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 1 (6) |
9th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
C&D winner who has been placed in three of her last four starts, including when third behind Hurstwood here (6f, good) 18 days ago; that was in a big field and she should go well again off unchanged mark. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 4 (17) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
C&D winner but likes the stiffer finish of Hamilton and got a tad outpaced before running on over C&D last month; however, she's closely matched with the winner Night Emperor and has to enter the reckoning. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 1 (6) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
C&D winner; form dipped at Thirsk four weeks ago but she's the type to bounce back quickly; can get it wrong at the start but she is still more appealing than many. |
4/1 |
7/2
Form: 604422 BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (3) |
2nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
A maiden after 28 starts, with tendencies to start slowly and race too freely, but has made the frame on his last five appearances, including two seconds in this grade at Brighton (6f, good to firm) this summer; fine over 7f and a likely contender once again; has tried various headgear combinations this year; goes in just the refitted cheekpieces today. |
6/5 |
|
4th 5 (1) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Exposed 27-race maiden; runner-up in 6f classified events at Brighton on his last two starts (beaten favourite on each occasion); should run his race but others appeal more for win purposes. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 13 (8) |
7th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 215y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
26-race maiden but did remarkably well to snatch second behind Big Time Rascal over C&D (good to firm) last Tuesday, when breaking awkwardly and pulling hard; clearly not the most straightforward and another change of headgear is tried but should go close if he gets the breaks. |
2/1 |
9/2
Form: 8-7678 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 14 (6) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Won a division of this two years ago but she has to step up on her recent efforts, last time finishing behind Drish Samphire. |
8/1 |
|
5th 5 (4) |
7th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Five-time sprint winner including over C&D; her last success was 13 months ago but she showed signs of a revival when a 2l fifth in a Redcar handicap (6f, good to firm) last week; has possibilities if she can build on that. |
9/2 |
|
5th 4 (2) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Two of her five wins have come at Redcar; well handicapped on 2025 best but she's yet to hit top gear this year; others have more pressing claims. |
9/2 |
7/1
Form: -65685 BF
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (4) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Well backed at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) four weeks ago and she ran a fair race in fifth (behind Night Emperor who was poorly drawn); she may prefer a stiffer test at the trip but she is handicapped to go well. |
7/1 |
|
5th 2 (17) |
1st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Ran well on her stable debut at Wolverhampton last October but only run to that level once from four starts this year; returns to sprinting with the tongue-tie discarded; dangerous mark but others appeal more. |
14/1 |
|
8th 6 (5) |
8th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 195y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Registered sole success on fast ground; has rather inconsistent form for current yard; brings doubts over the forecast surface and whether she'll be in top form. |
8/1 |
7/1
Form: 605433 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 8 (9) |
9th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Plenty of creditable efforts over sprint trips this season and he had an excuse in a rare start over 7f last time; looks interesting on this drop back in trip and his last win was off 5lb higher in April. |
12/1 |
|
7th 2 (2) |
26th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Has won twice here over 5f, the most recent coming in April, and ran well at Thirsk (6f, good) last time in a race he won the previous year; however, he's now having a rare start over 7f and it isn't sure to suit. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 2 (3) |
7th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Frequent slow starter who was never involved at Redcar last time but he was placed over C&D (good to firm) last month and he won at Catterick (5f, good) in April; has claims if he can get away on terms, and his penultimate win was in this race last year. |
11/2 |
100/1
Form: 6000-6
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 14 (5) |
9th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Sprang an 80-1 shock at Chepstow (5f, good to firm) last July but he's been back in the doldrums since; overall record is now 1-26 and he needs another bolt from the blue; tongue-tie added. |
66/1 |
|
8th 9 (5) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Sprang an 80-1 shock at Chepstow (5f, good to firm) last July but nothing comparable since, including on last month's return to action. |
100/1 |
|
6th 6 (6) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 16y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Scored at 80-1 to land a classified contest over C&D last July but ran poorly in handicaps subsequently; makes his first appearance of the year but hard to fancy. |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: -75048 C
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (8) |
24th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Just a single win to her name but showed more on her first crack at this trip at Ayr a fortnight ago, when going off hard in front and only letting Hostelry past; 4lb better off with that one today and this course should suit her style; player. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 3 (12) |
10th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Made the frame in 7f Musselburgh handicap in June but has not been firing on all cylinders this year and is not yet proven over 1m. |
14/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £36.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £49.14 |
| Tricast | £244.68 |
| Trifecta | £239.30 |
Selections
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