13.45
StandardBorder Minstrel Pub Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £3245.08
- 1m 2f 42y
- Class 6
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Cloudy
11/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.38
- Place: £1.40
Form: 0-3323 BF
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (4) |
2nd Oct 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
In good form for new stable this year, most recently when pushed out to win by nearly 5l over C&D last month; hiked up 8lb for that but still commands respect. |
15/8 |
|
1st 5 (8) |
2nd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Yet to score but she's running well for her current yard, placed for the fourth consecutive start when third of seven in a handicap at Lingfield (extended 1m3f) last month; that form has been franked so could gain a first success here. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 3 (6) |
4th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 133y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
0-13 but she's been in good heart since joining this yard, finishing second at Southwell (1m4f, AW) last time; she'll be fine on the forecast fast ground and this may be a good opportunity to get off the mark. |
7/4 |
9/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: 4-8549
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (7) |
19th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Without a win on the Flat since 2021, but he's on a reduced mark and did best of the rest behind an emphatic winner over C&D two weeks ago; was strong in the market for that race and has each-way claims again. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 2 (5) |
2nd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Without a win on the Flat since 2021 and he came in only ninth of 12 in 1m2f Ayr handicap 23 days ago; others appeal more. |
9/1 |
|
9th 7 (5) |
10th Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Largely consistent hurdler who returned to the Flat with respectable fourth (just behind Penelope's Sister) over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; 1lb lower today and might be better suited by the slightly slower ground; each-way claims at least. |
6/1 |
8/1
Form: -67808 CD
Last run: 125 days
W: 9st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (10) |
29th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Losing run up to 16, but has dropped a long way in the weights and his latest clear third of seven at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) after four months off was more encouraging; 3-7 over C&D and one to be interested in. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 1 (1) |
2nd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Three-time winner (including over C&D) last spring; failed to beat a rival on his last three outings and has lots to prove after a layoff. |
8/1 |
13/2
Form: /987-4 C
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 (11) |
25th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Flat win here (1m) two years ago and added a juvenile hurdle to his tally in November 2024; 2025 campaign was a damp squib but there were more promising signs when fourth at Ayr (1m, good to soft) on last month's return to action; failed to back it up over C&D 23 days ago. |
14/1 |
|
4th 7 (7) |
2nd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Course winner who returned from ten months off with a creditable fourth of ten in 1m classified event at Ayr 23 days ago; not dismissed. |
13/2 |
8/1
Form: 524445 C
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (9) |
2nd Oct 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Generally disappointing this year but kept on for second off career-low mark at Beverley (8.4f, good) last month; sure to be suited both the return to Tapeta and move back up in trip today; high on the list. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 3 (1) |
16th Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Began his career with back-to-back Newcastle wins (7f, AW) but has never been able to hit similar heights in handicaps; handy mark if back on song but recent efforts offer little hope and this trip looks too sharp now. |
8/1 |
|
5th 4 (3) |
2nd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Course scorer but it's now 17 starts since his last success; tried in blinkers when a below-par fifth of six in 1m2f Leicester handicap 24 days ago; more is needed in a refitted visor. |
8/1 |
4/1
Form: 303723
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (9) |
2nd Oct 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Gave good account when second at Hamilton (8.3f, soft) 11 days ago and is also suited by this C&D but his strike-rate now stands at 0-32 and he's not the percentage call. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 6 (2) |
21st Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 68y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Long-standing maiden; placed in a couple of classified events in July/August (behind Hostelry on second occasion) but below par last time; others stronger. |
12/1 |
|
6th 6 (6) |
2nd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
0-30 but comes here in good nick, third of ten in 1m classified event at Ayr 23 days ago; must enter calculations back in handicap company. |
4/1 |
11/2
Form: -60935
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (1) |
15th Oct 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Pulled hard and didn't see out 1m2f last time; claims on her Thirsk third in the summer, behind Here Comes Louie, but it's hard to muster much in the way of enthusiasm for a yard also responsible for Nefyn Queen. |
25/1 |
|
7th 8 (4) |
2nd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Low-mileage 4yo who wasn't disgraced with fifth of ten in 1m classified event at Ayr 23 days ago; possibilities on her handicap debut over this longer trip. |
11/2 |
|
5th 1 (1) |
10th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Placed for first time in five-race career when 150-1 third in this grade at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) last month, seemingly aided by first-time blinkers; contender if in similar form again. |
5/1 |
8/1
Form: 270716
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (13) |
29th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Habitual slow-starter whose sole success in 16 starts came in a 0-50 classified event at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) in July, the only time Billy Loughnane has been aboard; still has stamina to prove, though, so enough doubts remain. |
7/1 |
|
6th 2 (5) |
16th Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Slow starter who was played late when breaking her duck in a Lingfield classified event (1m, AW) in July; well beaten back in handicap company latest but would have a chance from this mark if able to repeat her Nottingham reappearance effort (8.5f, good). |
9/2 |
|
3 (2) |
2nd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Gained a first win in 1m AW classified event at Lingfield in July; not discredited after a slow start when sixth of 13 in 1m Southwell handicap 17 days ago; not out of things. |
8/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £10.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £7.91 |
| Tricast | £48.64 |
| Trifecta | £42.80 |
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