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The Importance Of Apprentice Races

In a racing industry first, all six of tonight’s races are restricted to Apprentice jockeys, young riders aged between 16 and 26 and working towards gaining a full professional licence.

Apprentices claim a weight allowance of between 3lbs and 7lbs to compensate for inexperience, and although they regularly ride in races alongside professional jockeys, Apprentice races provide valuable opportunities compete against riders of a similar standard.

The amount an Apprentice can claim is dependent on experience and is denoted by the figure in brackets next to their name in the racecard. According to the Rules of Racing, Apprentice jockeys can claim 7lb until they have ridden a career total of 20 winners, 5lb until they have ridden 50 winners and 3lb until they have ridden 95 winners. These thresholds may be amended depending on the race conditions.

This evening’s races will count towards the Apprentice Jockeys’ Championship which runs throughout the Flat championship season beginning on the first weekend in May and concluding at Ascot on QIPCO British Champions Day in October.

Marco Ghiani was crowned Champion Apprentice in 2021 and past winners in the last decade include Cieren Fallon (2019 & 2020), Jason Watson (2018), David Egan (2017), Josephine Gordon (2016), Tom Marquand (2015) and Oisin Murphy (2014).

Goodwood is delighted to offer a Leading Jockey Award to the Apprentice Rider with the most points following the culmination of this evening’s card. We wish them every success for this fixture and in their future careers.

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The William Hill Pick Your Places Apprentice Handicap Stakes

Class 5. About seven furlongs (abt 7f), for three yrs old

Estimated Total Value: Total prize fund £10650. Penalty Value £5574.20. Owners Prize Money: Winner £4397; Second £2199; Third £1099; Fourth £550; Fifth £275. Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code

No Horse

1 FAHARI (IRE) (15)

Weight Draw

9-10 (10)

B f Shamardal (USA) - Tutu Nguru (USA) (Blame (USA)) Jockey: Harry Burns

Owner: Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum

Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket

Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Colours: DARK BLUE, large YELLOW spots.

Form: 6333-20

Placed twice in seven starts. Beaten 3 1/2l behind Bird Of Play at 9-2 when seventh of 11 on her latest outing at Haydock over 7f (good to firm) last month. That clearly wasn’t her running up to form and she is expected to bounce back. Official BHA Rating 71

2 VASILISSA (GB) (15)

9-9 (3)

B f Kingman - Nakuti (IRE) (Mastercraftsman (IRE)) Jockey: Pierre-Louis Jamin

Owner: St Albans Bloodstock Limited

Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Breeder: St Albans Bloodstock LLP

Colours: BRONZE.

Form: 461010 D

Successful twice at 7f on the all-weather Beaten 5l behind Bird Of Play at 9-2 when eighth of 11 on her latest outing at Haydock over 7f (good to firm) last month. Her best efforts have come on an artificial surface. Others make more appeal.

Official BHA Rating 70

3 AL MOTASIM (GB) (15)

9-8 (2)

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Maureen (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) Jockey: Harry Davies

Owner: Al Shaqab Racing

Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Malpas

Breeder: Newsells Park Stud

Sponsor: Haras De Bouquetot

Colours: SILVER, GOLD braid, MAROON cap, GOLD tassel.

Form: 360-2 BF

Placed twice in four starts. Beaten 3/4l by Bird Of Play when second of 11 at 7-2fav on his latest outing at Haydock over 7f (good to firm) last month. Stepped forward on his handicap bow and has to be respected off the same mark.

Official BHA Rating 69

4 YELLOW LION (GB) (20)

B c Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Fair Value (IRE) (Compton Place)

Owner: Lord Carnarvon

Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Breeder: Lord Carnarvon

Sponsor: Highclere Castle Horse Feeds

9-6 (6)

Jockey: Alec Voikhansky (5)

Colours: ETON BLUE, BLACK hooped cap.

Form: 0-5340

Unplaced in all five starts. Beaten 7l behind Chelsea Green at 28-1 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m (good) last month. Dropped 2lb for that run and arrives with something to prove. Official BHA Rating 67

5 HOBSON POINT (GB) (45)

B g Oasis Dream - Catalina Bay (IRE) (Pastoral Pursuits)

Owner: Mrs Margaret Ferguson

Trainer: James Ferguson, Newmarket

Breeder: South Acre Bloodstock

Sponsor: James Ferguson Racing

9-6 (4)

Jockey: Minty Bloss (7)

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, WHITE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE stars.

Form: 000336

Placed in three of ten starts. Finished 14l behind Yeoman when sixth of 8 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f in April. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with M Botti. Any market support would make him of interest. Official BHA Rating 67

6 COMMISSION (GB) (261)

Ch g Profitable (IRE) - Modify (New Approach (IRE))

Owner: Longstock Thoroughbreds

Trainer: Marcus Tregoning, Whitsbury

Breeder: Denniff Farms Ltd

Sponsor: Marcus Tregoning Racing Ltd

9-2 (9)

Jockey: Rhiain Ingram

Colours: MAROON, BLACK cap.

Form: 040-

Yet to place in three starts. Beaten 13l behind Revenite at 14-1 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing at Kempton over 6f in September last year Displayed some promise last season and may benefit from stepping up in trip. Official BHA Rating 63

7 ZOUKSTER (GB) (22)

B g Zoustar (AUS) - Dubai Media (CAN) (Songandaprayer (USA))

Owner: Chris Stedman

Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Mr C. E. Stedman

Sponsor: ABM Catering Facilities Management

9-2 (1)

Jockey: Billy Loughnane

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BROWN Cross of Lorraine, striped sleeves and star on cap.

Form: 00-021

Won on his latest outing when 7-2fav at Salisbury over 6f (good) last month, beating Princess Naomi by 1 1/4l, his first win in five starts. The return to 7f is unlikely to pose any concerns and he boasts strong credentials. Official BHA Rating 63

8 FREETODREAM (GB) (17)

B g Muhaarar - Twilight Spirit (Assertive)

Owner: Freetodream Partnership

Trainer: Amanda Perrett, Pulborough

Breeder: Ladyswood Stud & Six Too Many

Sponsor: Tattersalls

8-13 (5)

Jockey: Benoit de la Sayette

Colours: WHITE, LIGHT GREEN seams, sleeves and cap.

Form: 0000-61 D

Won on his latest outing when 4-1 fav at Brighton over 7f (good to firm) last month, beating Island Native by 1/2l, his first win in six starts. Improved to get off the mark on that occasion, but a 6lb rise will make life tougher Official BHA Rating 60

9 MISS MOONSHINE (GB) (14)

Gr f Outstrip - Cajun Moon (Showcasing)

Owner: Canisbay Bloodstock

Trainer: Rod Millman, Cullompton

Breeder: Canisbay Bloodstock

Sponsor: Fleetwood Developments Ltd, Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd

8-12 (7)

Jockey: Oliver Searle (7)

Colours: DARK BLUE, PINK Cross of Lorraine, sleeves and cap.

Form: 211200

Successful twice at 6f on the all-weather Beaten 19l behind My Delilah at 17-2 when last of 10 on her latest outing at Bath over 6f (firm) last month. She appears to be up against it based on recent performances. Official BHA Rating 59

10 VICTORY HOUSE (IRE) (22)

8-11 (8)

B g Dubawi (IRE) - Yaazy (IRE) (Teofilo (IRE)) Jockey: Mikkel Mortensen (7)

Owner: Mr L. Mortensen

Trainer: Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Sponsor: Fitzdares

Colours: DARK GREEN, WHITE diamond, WHITE and DARK GREEN quartered cap.

Form: 055356

Placed once in 13 starts. Finished 3 1/2l behind Zoukster when sixth of 11 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Salisbury over 6f (good) last month. He wasn’t completely disgraced last time, but this does require more. Official BHA Rating 58

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 10.

Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min 24.00 secs Record Time: 1 min 23.75 secs

BETTING FORECAST 7-2 Al Motasim (GB), 4-1 Zoukster (GB), 9-2 Freetodream (GB), 8-1 Fahari (IRE), 9-1 Vasilissa (GB), 10-1 Hobson Point (GB), 25-1 Yellow Lion (GB), Victory House (IRE), 28-1 Commission (GB), 33-1 Miss Moonshine (GB)

Race Result

2022 WINNER: HODLER (GER) 3 9 6 Ryan Sexton 10-3 (Jim Boyle) 11 ran

STEWARDS NOTED:

HOBSON POINT:Following its run on 25/4/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Race Summary

ZOUKSTER has progressed well since beginning life in handicap company, finishing second beaten a neck at Wolverhampton before going one better at Salisbury, and he makes plenty of appeal under Billy Loughnane. Al Motasim was runner-up at Haydock on his latest start and is capable of progressing from that display Fahari was seventh in the aforementioned contest, but she had been very consistent prior to that effort.