17:21 Goodwood
Friday 3 June 2022
All17:2117:5518:2719:0219:3720:12
William Hill Apprentice Handicap
- 4YO plus  |  Class 5  |  1m 1f 11y  |  Good  |  14 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 17:25Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 1m 56.89s
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Having dropped below his last winning mark, he was on a going day when runner-up at Chelmsford (1m) in March. Backed up that effort twice at the same course since, but has enough to prove back on turf.
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Stepped up for the return to 1m on all-weather this year, successful at Lingfield before a creditable second there in April. However, couldn't transfer that form back to turf at Newbury last month.
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Promise in Newbury maidens on his first 2 starts, before being left poorly placed in a minor event at Nottingham (8.3f) when last seen a year ago. Has had a wind op ahead of his handicap debut.
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Maiden who made some late headway when 5 lengths fifth of 8 at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in January. Below form both starts since, so hasn't really looked like taking advantage of a sliding mark at present.
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Didn't quite kick on as hoped after making a winning stable debut at Chepstow (7f) last year. Is now 1 lb below his last winning mark again, but his problems at the start have resurfaced on last 2 outings.
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Needs everything to drop right given his style of running, but is on a workable mark and has ran up to his best when placed on his last 2 starts, runner-up at Windsor (8.1f) on latest. Respected.
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It's now 21 runs since his last win in 2019 and has dropped to a career-low mark, though did show signs of promise last year. Shaped as if better for run after 8 months off on stable debut last time. Interesting jockey booking.
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Fairly useful performer in France who has been finding his way for Gary Moore, producing his best effort for his current yard when third at Salisbury (7f) in May. Step back up in trip should suit.
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Scored at Lingfield in December but he isn't one for maximum faith and he finished only eighth of 11 at Lingfield (8f, AW) om his return from 4 months off. Others preferred.
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Rather in-and-out last season and didn't fare much better in handful of runs over hurdles during the winter. Made little impact back on the Flat after 4 months off last time. Tongue strap on 1st time.
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Latest win at Wolverhampton in October. In the frame both starts in April this year on the back of 6 months off, creditable third at Brighton (9.9f) on latter occasion. Major player in current form.
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Only 1 win from 30 Flat runs but, after a spell over hurdles in the winter, has got back on track on the level. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Bath (8f) 10 days ago. Strike rate tempers enthusiasm.
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Seventeen runs since last win in 2020, but he confirmed the promise of his previous run when runner-up in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) in April. C&D winner who can go well back here.
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Lost his way last season but, with a hood applied, has stopped the slide at least in his 2 starts this year, though typically looking awkward both occasions. Best watched.
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Forecasts
Uncle Dick (10/3), Silastar (4/1), Hiromichi (15/2), Spirit Warning (11/1), Knowwhentorun (12/1), The Game Is On (12/1), Rhubarb Bikini (12/1), Secret Glow (12/1), James Park Woods (14/1), Point Louise (14/1), Pride Of Nepal (16/1), Star Of Valour (18/1), Desert Land (40/1), Neminos (50/1)
An open-looking contest with preference for POINT LOUISE who won twice last season and can score again in her current form. Having been successful on her final outing of 2021, the filly has picked up where she left off with a pair of in-the-frame efforts this year. She is now on her last winning mark again so can see off the challenge of C&D winner The Game Is On, with Uncle Dick also amongst the dangers.
- Point Louise14/1
- The Game Is On12/1
- Uncle Dick10/3
Prize Money
1st: £4,536.002nd: £2,129.003rd: £1,065.004th: £533.005th: £300.006th: £300.00
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