August 08 / 14.10 Thirsk

14.10

Good

goracing.co.uk Future Stars Apprentice Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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goracing.co.uk Future Stars Apprentice Classified Stakes

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 653047 D

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Beaten 12l only C&D start (soft in 2023); five-time winner but only the occasional good run on AW this year and his overall profile is regressive; on the plus side, this lower turf mark allows him to dip a toe into his first classified; still not the percentage call.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(7)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Recorded back-to-back C&D wins last October (the second off 3lb lower) but the wheels came off in his hat-trick bid in November; back from 161 days off with a point to prove.

16/1

8

(6)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Comes here chasing a C&D hat-trick after two narrow wins last month; still feasibly weighted up 3lb and should be in the thick of the action.

9/2

8

(6)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Comes here chasing a C&D hat-trick after two narrow wins last month; still feasibly weighted up 3lb and should be in the thick of the action.

9/2

Form: 0-4535

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Races prominently; 0-22 for Richard Hannon; ran a big race on her first start for five months and stable debut when very close third of 18 over C&D (80-1) at the start of last month; didn't quite match that, but still a respectable effort, when fifth of 12 at Redcar (6f, also good) last week; has gone well both starts here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:15 Wetherby

Crocus Time

9st 11lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ron Barr

Left low-key reappearance run behind when scoring at Redcar (5f, good to firm) nine days ago and is now 2-7 for Ron Barr; carries 5lb penalty here but is due to go up by that amount anyway and the slightly longer trip should be in her favour; likely contender.

4/1

1st

2

(10)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Crocus Time

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ron Barr

May have needed her Thirsk reappearance ten days ago, but just 1-28 and this is just her second attempt at 5f; others preferred.

11/2

10th

10

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Crocus Time

9st 2lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ron Barr

Placed over C&D for Richard Hannon and her three runs at Thirsk for her new yard last summer yielded two close thirds and her breakthrough success; she has a 227-day absence to overcome today but is still likely to give it a good go.

10/1

Form: 506785 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Pretty much made all for two wins last September, latterly at Ripon (6f, soft); mainly downhill since, including when fifth of nine in AW classified (6f) one week ago, and needs a revival.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:15 Wetherby

Eldeyaar

9st 5lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Seemingly perked up by change of headgear when winning from the front at Thirsk (6f, good; first-time visor) in April and again ran well when third of 17 over that C&D last month; high on the list.

6/1

3rd

11

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Eldeyaar

9st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

A switch of headgear saw him end a losing run when making most in a big-field handicap over C&D last month; not in the same form when third at Southwell 16 days ago; no surprise to see him bounce back.

10/1

3rd

6

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Eldeyaar

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Responded well to a change of headgear when making all in a 17-runner handicap at Thirsk 12 days ago (6f, good); 6lb higher back on AW and he's not the only pace influence in the field.

5/1

Form: 296-43 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Usually front-runs; 4yo maiden but had a couple of seconds for Jason Ward and ran encouragingly when fourth over 7f here (good to soft) on stable/seasonal debut; backed that up with rallying third on his first go at 6f (Pontefract, good; Golden Prosperity second) 12 days ago; chance in first classified.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Filey Beach

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Bids for a hat-trick after winning two handicaps at Catterick (7f, good) last month; respected if able to transfer that form back to the AW (0-6).

5/4

1st

6

(2)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Filey Beach

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

3-23; did too much too soon at Musselburgh (7f; fourth, 6-4 favourite; third has won since) on penultimate start; made amends over C&D ten days ago, beating Crocodile Power (runs in the 3.10pm) by over 2l; that was an apprentices' handicap so he escapes a penalty (is due a 5lb rise); key player.

9/4

1st

12

(14)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Filey Beach

9st 3lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Two wins last August/September, the first of them over C&D (good), and he was back on song when fourth of 11 at Musselburgh (7f, good) 12 days ago on his second outing of the year; every chance he'll be thereabouts.

8/1

Form: 715042 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won classified event at Nottingham in June; inconsistent otherwise this year but had a going day when second of 11 at Pontefract (6f, good; Filey Beach third) 12 days ago; his six runs here have been poor, admittedly at big prices which he won't be today.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

7

(1)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Golden Prosperity

10st 8lb

J: Mr Matt Brown

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Won over 5f at Catterick in April (fine over 6f) but subsequent defeats underline his inconsistency.

10/1

6th

2

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Golden Prosperity

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Inconsistent this year and not at the top of his game on his last two starts; however, before those he won over this C&D and perhaps the return to this track will be a positive; in the mix if so.

11/2

11/2

Form: 423223 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
3-70 and has finished second 16 times; often gets going too late and didn't get the breaks when second in a similar C&D event (good to firm) a year ago (his only visit here); in good form under Alfie Gee since June, placed on a sound surface all five starts (7f and 6f); yet to win on turf but this could be run to suit and he's impossible to ignore.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(8)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

My Boy Jack

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Kevin Frost

All three wins at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta), though he has been placed three times from eight starts over this C&D; a losing run of 38 isn't ideal, though; blinkers return.

40/1

5th

7

(11)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

My Boy Jack

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

All wins have come over 6f here, though he has gone close over this trip at Southwell; fair fourth of nine here (6f) a fortnight ago, but a record of 3-82 does suggest a degree of caution.

10/1

Form: 38-934

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Much more like it when third of ten in June and backed that up when beaten 2l (also 5f on good here) a fortnight ago; kept at it both times and this trip looks worth exploring again; player in her first classified.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Thirsk

Ninety Nine

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: John Wainwright

2-29; her best form is on soft, even heavy, ground; runner-up at Catterick (5f, soft) last October; hasn't offered much in four starts since, finishing seventh (two places behind Kyber Crystal) at odds of 50-1 at Carlisle latest.

33/1

7th

7

(9)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Ninety Nine

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Wainwright

Both wins have come on ground on the soft side of good, but she does handle good to firm; back off her last winning mark, but she finished over 20l behind Lady Bouquet on her Catterick reappearance 15 days ago; first-time blinkers replace the usual cheekpieces.

25/1

10th

6

(11)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Ninety Nine

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

Last season ended with two poor runs and she's without a win since October 2024; however, that came over C&D and her best performance last season also came here; not written off on her reappearance.

16/1

Form: 445127 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Struck at the tenth time of asking when scoring at Redcar (good to firm) in June; ran at least as well when second of 16 at Ayr (also 6f, good to soft) a fortnight later; weakened quickly next time but that earlier form gives her a big shout; classified debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

16

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Baby Rover

8st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Katie Scott

Won a 6f handicap at Redcar (good to firm) last summer off 1lb lower; placed on softer than good twice after; has not hit the same heights this year but at 5f and 7f; should be at concert pitch now and a bigger run could be forthcoming.

16/1

6th

9

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Baby Rover

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Katie Scott

Won a 6f handicap at Redcar last summer; runner-up twice afterwards but didn't offer any obvious short-term encouragement on 5f Catterick reappearance three weeks ago; first 7f outing since finishing last on her course debut in 2024.

20/1

9th

7

(6)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Baby Rover

9st 3lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Katie Scott

Won a 6f handicap at Redcar last summer; runner-up twice afterwards but she has been absent since a low-key run at Newcastle 190 days ago; best form has come at 6f.

10/1

Form: 9847

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 37

Form & Verdict
Showed little in three starts at 5f and took a firm grip when stepped up to 7f in a Newcastle classified (AW) a fortnight ago; now tries 6f with a visor on; comfortably bottom on RPRs today but still requires a market watch.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(6)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:15 Beverley

Princess Vivi

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

First real signs of promise when fourth in a couple of minor AW events in March; not at her best 16 days ago and she is not a solid option back on turf.

25/1

6th

10

(3)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Princess Vivi

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Poor maiden who offered more for the cheekpieces going on in March, when twice chasing home Captain Pickles, latterly from the front over C&D; 4lb better off tonight but others are more convincing.

10/1

4th

11

(9)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Princess Vivi

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Minor form in a handful of starts at up to 7f and little indication from her finishing over 7f that the step up in trip will suit.

40/1

Form: 336353

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
0-13 but has started to knock on the door in a visor this year; went fairly close at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in June and third again at Ayr (5f, good to soft) under Rhys Elliott last time; led in both and should give it another good go in his first classified.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

7

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Sanbona

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Won twice in minor 5f events last summer (AW and good to soft); also ran well when second to Crocus Time over C&D last August; recent return to action at Redcar may have been needed but there wasn't enough encouragement to earn him the vote this time.

16/1

9th

5

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:58 Redcar

Sanbona

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

5f wins on AW/turf in August/September last year and he's on a handy mark on that form; however, his campaign concluded with two disappointing runs and he needs to get back on track on this reappearance outing.

14/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £32.50
Straight Forecast £30.38
Trifecta £151.20

Selections

The Times:

Golden Prosperity

POSTDATA:

Filey Beach

RP RATINGS:

Baby Rover

The Star:

Ninety Nine

SPOTLIGHT:

Crocus Time

The Sun:

My Boy Jack

Daily Mirror:

Baby Rover

Telegraph:

Filey Beach

D Express:

Filey Beach

The Guardian:

Golden Prosperity

Daily Mail:

Golden Prosperity

Daily Record:

Golden Prosperity