16.40
Good To SoftWilliam Hill NRMB On The Grand National Apprentice Handicap (Go Racing In Yorkshire Series) (Div I)
- Prize money: £6280.8
- 1m 2f 43y
- Class 5
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Sunny
9/4 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £2.00
Form: -83471 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (4) |
27th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 207y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Got off the mark when winning at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in March and followed up at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) on his next start; however, he's been well held on his last three starts and remains 3lb higher than for his latest success. |
15/2 |
|
8th 2 (3) |
1st May 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Not seen it out over 1m4f a couple of times since two wins in March, one over C&D; it might just be that his current mark is beyond him but there won't be any excuses tonight. |
6/1 |
|
4th 1 (5) |
20th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Came good with 1m2f wins at Newcastle and Doncaster last month but he didn't fire when upped to 1m4f in his hat-trick bid at Lingfield last time; had a wide trip in that race but he needs to kick on again to make a big impact back on Tapeta. |
3/1 |
14/1
- Place: £4.70
Form: 28315- D
Last run: 197 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (3) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 1m 2f 50y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Best effort in six outings for Hughie Morrison was her win in a handicap at Ffos Las (1m2f, good to soft) in August, the first of two starts in cheekpieces; first-time hood when pipped in 15-runner race at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) four weeks ago, which was a bright start under Ashley Lewis for new yard; up 3lb but a player if she's as effective on today's ground. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 9 (12) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Best effort in her six outings for Hughie Morrison last season when winning 1m2f Ffos Las handicap (good to soft) in cheekpieces; a first-time hood is the choice of headgear setting out for a new yard after 197 days off; less exposed than most of these and would need considering if the betting vibes are positive. |
14/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 93414-
Last run: 154 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (3) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Good comeback over 1m2f when third of 15 at Doncaster (good to soft) in March and made it win number six when going in at Leicester (1m4f, good) next time; never threatened over 2m at Ascot last Friday but not ruled out back down in trip. |
8/1 |
|
10th 7 (11) |
8th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 209y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Three wins at 1m6f and it was his sixth win in total when beating four others over 1m4f at Leicester (good) last month; has won off this mark before and 2m looks worth a go; respected. |
6/1 |
|
1st 1 (1) |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 179y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Mostly ran with credit last term and did so again when third of 15 at Doncaster (1m2f) on 2025 reappearance; this step back up in trip should suit (1m6f winner last October); strong candidate. |
11/4 |
14/1
Form: 224-45 D
Last run: 46 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 (2) |
22nd May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Back to winning ways with a front-running C&D success 23 days ago (visored first time); up 2lb but should give it another good go. |
5/1 |
|
1st 5 (3) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Two soft-ground turf wins, including one for this yard, but he acts on better ground and made the most of a good draw when close third of 15 at Nottingham (8.5f, good; Token Love seventh) in cheekpieces three weeks ago; that is just about the best recent form on offer and he's nicely berthed again; visor goes on and he's respected. |
5/2 |
|
3rd 10 (1) |
8th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
First win was on AW but last two have come on turf (8.3f/1m2f, soft); had some close calls on Tapeta during the winter and he was a creditable fourth in big field at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) 11 days ago; could be in the mix again but he wouldn't want the ground to dry out. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 8347-0
Last run: 57 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 14 (7) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Has slipped to a career-low mark and well-backed fifth of 15 when returned to turf at Doncaster (1m2f) in March last time wasn't too bad; however, his record over that sort of trip is far more appealing than his two runs at 1m4f and his turf tally is 0-11. |
10/1 |
|
5th 3 (13) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Drawn a blank since AW debut success but was placed over this trip on turf (good/good to firm) off higher marks last season; hard to get too excited by this winter's AW efforts but it's possible an eight-week break could have had a reviving effect; one to note in the betting. |
10/1 |
|
10th 8 (10) |
30th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
7f Tapeta winner but has not won since that debut in 2023; was a close second on turf from a higher mark last season but needs to be much better than his latest AW effort. |
25/1 |
33/1
Form: 540-97
Last run: 64 days
W: 8st 9lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
31st May 2026 Good 2m 0f 3y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Twice made the frame at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) for Brian Ellison last month; left that yard after a disappointing Flat run but was in contention before awkward jumps at last two flights proved costly on recent stable debut at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good); swaps usual cheekpices for first-time visor; can make her presence felt. |
5/1 |
|
4th 1 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Recently changed hands for 8,000gns after a quiet run on the Flat; did win over hurdles for Brian Ellison and was second off this mark at Sedgefield last month; could feature. |
5/1 |
8/1
Form: 22448- D
Last run: 148 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (5) |
27th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 207y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Made virtually all in a five-runner race at Yarmouth (1m1f, good to firm) last month and followed up in another small field at Bath (11.5f, firm) 15 days ago; up 6lb for last time and steps up in grade, but can't be dismissed in his bid for the hat-trick. |
6/4 |
|
1st 1 (4) |
12th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 137y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Dictated matters from the front to win in a small field at Yarmouth 12 days ago (1m1f, good to firm); effectively 9lb higher as they claimed 5lb that day, but stamina won't be an issue over this far. |
11/10 |
|
1st 1 (4) |
30th Apr 2026 Good 1m 1f 21y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Frequent front-runner who won by a short head off this mark during a solid sequence over 1m2f last summer/autumn, including under Mason Paetel; back-to-form second of five at Leicester on latest outing, so big shout. |
7/4 |
20/1
Form: 0345-7
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (9) |
20th May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Of interest on her best AW efforts for John Butler and her second run for this yard was better than her first; needs another step forward if she is to come out on top and still has a bit to prove on the grass. |
14/1 |
|
5th 11 (9) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Kempton maiden winner (7f) for previous yard; 0-9 in handicaps but seemed a non-stayer over 1m2f at Doncaster (debut for new stable) most recently; mark is workable on best form. |
16/1 |
|
8th 10 (10) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
AW maiden winner last spring but has drawn a blank in eight handicaps since, including well held over C&D on her only start beyond an extended 1m; first start for new stable after leaving John Butler. |
20/1 |
13/2
Form: 068-83 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (1) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Placed twice since dropped back to 1m last month, more recently when very close third (just behind The Sweet Escape) at Leicester (1m, good to firm) nine days ago; competes off same mark here; big player if new cheekpieces have any positive effect. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 1 (10) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 53y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Without a win since 2024 but he got right back on track when second of ten in 1m Ripon handicap two weeks ago; up 2lb but well in the mix. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 9 (7) |
25th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Last turf win was here (1m2f, good to soft; from 6lb higher) in June 2024; fair third at Wolverhampton (8.5f; 10-1) on penultimate start but took a backward step at Doncaster (1m2f) subsequently; easing mark isn't enough to tempt. |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: 3890-7
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (5) |
26th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 37y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Hurdle winner in December but well short of that level over hurdles and in one Flat run this year; down in the weights but with a point to prove. |
9/1 |
|
7th 4 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Opened his account in Doncaster juvenile hurdle (2m) in December; well below par subsequently though, back on the Flat when tenth at Doncaster 22 days ago; change of headgear now tried. |
25/1 |
|
10th 8 (11) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won over hurdles here (good to soft) in December but has disappointed since, including back on the Flat (2m, AW) last week; it remains to be seen whether this drop back in trip improves matters. |
33/1 |
33/1
Form: 5/83-7
Last run: 84 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (3) |
25th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Nine-race maiden who was beaten 24l at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) four weeks ago in first-time cheekpieces (replaced by first-time visor here); steps back up in trip and sliding down the weights but difficult to make a case for. |
16/1 |
|
11th 13 (4) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Eight-race maiden who was a well-beaten 33-1 shot at Southwell (2m; first-time tongue-tie) in January; this is more realistic than the Listed hurdle she tackled here last time but she's still hard to make a strong case for; has first-time cheekpieces added to the tongue-tie now. |
33/1 |
20/1
Form: 24104-
Last run: 165 days
W: 8st 11lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (5) |
11th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 13y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Won at Newcastle (1m, AW) last September and she's been effective over this far and on turf in the past; however, she's won just one of her 28 races and has to improve upon this year's form (1m-1m2f). |
10/1 |
|
4th 12 (10) |
27th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
10st 7lb |
Breakthrough win at Newcastle (1m, AW) last September was her 23rd career start; not so hot since, so it's probably best to look elsewhere for win purposes. |
20/1 |
|
5th 9 (7) |
13th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Breakthrough win over C&D in September was her 23rd career start; not so hot since, so it's probably best to look elsewhere for win purposes. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 04443/
Last run: 553 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (12) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Made all on AW debut and second start back from a long absence at Southwell (1m, AW) in April, and third there since (1m) in a race that is working out very well; won on turf in 2024 and he's a strong candidate if his good recent form continues back on grass. |
15/2 |
|
3rd 6 (8) |
7th May 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Stepped forward considerably from his stable debut and first start for 553 days when landing a C&D handicap 12 days ago (made all); that was his first try on the AW and he's respected off this 4lb higher mark. |
13/2 |
|
1st 9 (8) |
25th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Ex-Irish 5yo who makes his AW debut (half-brother to a Polytrack winner) having been beaten a long way on his first run in 18 months for new connections four weeks ago; ran well to a point in that Doncaster race, though, before not seeing out 1m2f. |
12/1 |
5/1
Form: 34-382 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (5) |
26th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
For one who has been a model of consistency for much of his career it is slightly disconcerting that he has been well below form in three of his last four starts; the lesser runs have been in Class 5 events and his standout recent effort came when faced with Class 6 opposition, missing out by just a head at Lingfield in February (1m2f, AW); has run well over C&D in the past and a revival could be forthcoming back down in grade. |
13/2 |
|
10th 6 (12) |
11th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Won twice over 1m2f in 2025, on good ground at Goodwood and AW at Lingfield; this mark not excessive but he needs to rebound quickly from a heavy defeat at Doncaster six weeks ago; yard going well. |
10/1 |
|
14th 4 (1) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Successful over this trip on Polytrack at Lingfield in December and mostly creditable efforts since, including second back at Lingfield (1m2f again) last time; just as effective on turf (won at Goodwood off 1lb lower last summer); acts on soft; has to enter calculations. |
5/1 |
33/1
Form: 5-4689
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (7) |
29th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Won off 2lb higher at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) last November but she's been a long way below that level on her last four starts. |
25/1 |
|
15th 5 (15) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Won two fillies' handicaps (7f and 1m) at Newcastle in November but has lost her form in recent AW starts; it remains to be seen whether a return to turf and step up in trip sparks a revival. |
33/1 |
|
9th 3 (8) |
14th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won two fillies' handicaps (7f and 1m) at Newcastle last November; back down in the weights but that is a result of disappointing efforts on her last two starts. |
10/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £87.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £48.23 |
| Tricast | £317.69 |
| Trifecta | £679.00 |
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