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18:20 Haydock Park
Turftv.co.uk Apprentice Handicap (Class 5)
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 5f
- Going: Heavy, Soft in places
- Surface: Turf
- £5,000 added
- Form 54450-4
- Age 6
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey G Whillans
held up, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 7554-02
- Age 5
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 67
- Trainer N Tinkler
- Jockey Mr L Newnes
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace
- Form 550-779
- Age 4
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 65
chased leaders, weakened 2f out
- Form 64-7204
- Age 5
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer B P J Baugh
- Jockey P Pickard
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace
- Form 30076-8
- Age 7
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 64
- Trainer J G Given
- Jockey Jamie Kyne
chased leaders, led halfway, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, kept on
- Form 25-0124
- Age 6
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer T D Barron
- Jockey Jan Wilson
in rear, headway when not clear run over 1f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, kept on well
- Form 4/06718-
- Age 4
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 61
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no impression
- Form 324016
- Age 6
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 59
- Trainer W J H Ratcliffe
- Jockey R J Rowe
led to halfway, weakened over 1f out
- Form 0490-65
- Age 4
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 57
- Trainer J W Unett
- Jockey David Kenny
in rear, headway on outer 2f out, stayed on final furlong
- Form 59-5771
- Age 4
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer A Berry
- Jockey Billy Cray
mid-division, no extra final furlong
- Form 181-907
- Age 5
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer R C Guest
- Jockey Mrs Adele Mulrennan
went left start, chased leaders, every chance entering final furlong, no extra
- Form 00-2468
- Age 6
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 49
- Trainer A W Carroll
- Jockey Matthew Lawson
bumped start, chased leaders, weakened 2f out
- Form 8666-09
- Age 7
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer B P J Baugh
- Jockey Sonia Eaton
tracked leaders and keen, weakened over 1f out
- Form 00417-6
- Age 5
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 59
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey Declan Cannon
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Previous results
In depth
Verdict
ANDRASTA, Sea Rover and King of Swords are the three against the field here, with Andrasta a brave selection to follow up a shock win last time. Yet to be placed in previous attempts over the minimum trip, Sea Rover ran well after a lay off of a year to be second at Thirsk. That was a terrific effort, where he showed good pace to be leading after five furlongs, and dropped to that trip here, he looks a lively contender. King of Swords also looks a leading player on the evidence of his runner up spot recently. That was his second run of the season and he should be spot on now, while his last win came when there was some cut in the ground so he should enjoy the prevalent surface. Andrasta had given little hint of a return to form after some dismal efforts, before pulling off a shock win at Hamilton recently. That was a fine performance, and though he carries a penalty here, he receives weight from his main rivals. His ability to handle the easy ground is important, and Andrasta is taken to change the habit of a lifetime and turn in two successive good runs.
Formwatch
Blazing Heights 12-1 (8-4) In rear stands side, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, 4th of 16, 5l behind Mandurah (8-6) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
King Of Swords (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Held up, headway and switched left 1f out, soon chased winner, edged left towards finish, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Tyrannosaurus Rex (9-0) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-70 (5) fm.
Angle of Attack (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) In touch, effort halfway, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 13, 8l behind Pacific Pride (8-6) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Comptonspirit 10-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Tyrannosaurus Rex (9-0) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-70 (5) fm.
Tartatartufata 20-1 (8-4) Behind and outpaced, 8th of 9, 12l behind Pawan (8-4) at Southwell 5f hcap (2) fbs in Jan.
Imperial Sword 7-2 (8-12) Dwelt and behind, ridden approaching final furlong, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 8, 5l behind Castles In The Air (9-10) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Ingleby Star (IRE) 5-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2 f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 10l behind Todber (9-5) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp (6) gd in Sep.
Guto 12-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, driven halfway, soon faded, 6th of 9, 8l behind Calmdownmate (9-2) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs.
Weet A Surprise 8-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out, last of 5, 12l behind Swinbrook (8-12) at Southwell 6f sell stks (6) fbs in Mar.
Andrasta 50-1 (7-11) In touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to lead near finish, won at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd beating Sandwith (9-9) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Tenancy (IRE) 10-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden and one pace final furlong, 7th of 13, 9l behind Loose Caboose (9-1) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Sofinella (IRE) 16-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, hanging right over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Peopleton Brook (8-8) at Goodwood 5f app hcp (6) gd.
Town House 40-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 6l behind Fizzlephut (9-0) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Top Bid 25-1 (8-13) Raced stands side, held up in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 6th of 15, 3l behind Raccoon (9-3) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Apr.
Sea Rover (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) In touch, led halfway, driven when headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Elijah Pepper (8-1) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Peopleton Brook 16-1 (8-8) Held up on outside, headway 2f out, led over 1f out, pushed along and in command final furlong, comfortably, won at Goodwood 5f app hcp (6) gd beating Miss Firefly (8-7) by 1 1/2l, 16 ran.
The History Man (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, edged right 1f out, staying on when carried left towards finish, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Tyrannosaurus Rex (9-0) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-70 (5) fm.