16:23 Wolverhampton

Monday 27 October 2025

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Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM 'Hands And Heels' Apprentice Handicap

Off time: 16:23 | Winning time: 1m 50.26s

(6)

Francesi¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-12| J: Emilie Hasselbalch-Holm⁽⁷⁾| T: S Woods| OR: 57| BF

4/1

Back to form with 3 places in last 5 starts. Ran well without headgear when 2nd of 8 at this course (9/4) 16 days ago, leading before being headed in final 100 yards. Long losing run a concern but recent performances have been more encouraging.

Form: 833562

(2)

Amber Honey²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Jack Dace| T: E A L Dunlop| OR: 58| CD

2/1

Strong recent form, runner-up in 3 of last 4 races on AW. Second of 12 in handicap at this C&D (4/1) 21 days ago, running well from rear and suited by the end-to-end gallop. Cheekpieces removed and has solid claims to record a second C&D victory.

Form: 262232

(3)

Boujee Gold²³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: Matthew Slater| T: A W Carroll| OR: 52| CD

14/1

Has two course and distance wins but finished 11th of 12 at Wolverhampton (33/1) 23 days ago when hampered over 1f out after slow start. Needs a cleaner break but could be worth another chance returning to this C&D.

Form: 513260

(8)

Night Arc¹⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: Alexandra Egan| T: R Burdon| OR: 51

9/5

Runner-up at this course in March, finished fourth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford (5/1) 18 days ago when running respectably despite being left with plenty to do. Without a win in 16 races but making stable debut today and should be competitive at this level.

Form: 052954

(1)

Straight Back Up¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Lloyd Applegate⁽⁷⁾| T: Dr R Newland & J Insole| OR: 52

100/1

Showed little for new connections, came last of 10 in AW handicap at Wolverhampton (28/1) 16 days ago, struggling badly in first-time headgear. Tackles significant step up in trip with cheekpieces removed but needs to improve.

Form: 48-7880

(4)

Birkie Boy¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Jack Callan| T: Miss Celine De La Haye| OR: 47| D

9/1

Successful at Les Landes with a win 78 days ago after 3 previous placed efforts. Fourth of 14 in a handicap at Brighton (50/1) 11 days ago, chasing leaders and plugging on in the closing stages. Has shown ability to handle this longer trip previously and should give his running again.

Form: 131744

(5)

Saidha¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Alicia Perkins⁽⁵⁾| T: M D I Usher| OR: 50

12/1

Modest maiden handicap performer had shaped a bit better than the result in previous runs but finished eighth of 13 at Chelmsford City (5/1) 11 days ago, her good form came to a halt. Could bounce back but does have stamina to prove over this longer trip.

Form: 565658

(7)

Darlo Lady^p1¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: Dominique Van Der Kraats⁽⁵⁾| T: A Carson| OR: 45

33/1

Maiden bounced back from a poor run when fifth of 8 at Chelmsford City (16/1) 18 days ago, wasn't disgraced under change of tactics after 8 weeks off. Will need to build on that with first-time cheekpieces applied.

Form: 757505

Forecasts

Night Arc (9/5), Amber Honey (2/1), Francesi (4/1), Birkie Boy (9/1), Saidha (12/1), Boujee Gold (14/1), Darlo Lady (33/1), Straight Back Up (100/1)

Previous C&D winner AMBER HONEY has been knocking on the door with three runner-up finishes in her last four all-weather starts, including here 21 days ago and this consistent filly can go one better. Of the rest, Boujee Gold could be worth another chance back over this trip, while Night Arc has run well here and merits respect on stable debut.