August 09 / 16.40 Thirsk

16.40

Good To Firm

Vickers Bet goracing.co.uk Future Stars Apprentice Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Vickers Bet goracing.co.uk Future Stars Apprentice Classified Stakes

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: -45224

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden; two fine seconds behind subsequent winners over C&D in June/July (good to firm/good to soft), on second occasion not getting the best of runs in a race that has worked out well; not so good over 7f latest; contender down in trip.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(9)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Chepstow

Calafrio

9st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Baker

Kempton win last autumn came when she was fresh, as did her Leicester victory three weeks ago (during a good spell for yard; gone quieter since); a 5lb rise for winning that small-field affair from the front will test her.

3/1

1st

1

(4)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:37 Leicester

Calafrio

9st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Baker

Achieved one of her best RPRs when back from a break at Thirsk last April (runner-up; 6f, good) and when starting out for George Baker following a break at Kempton in November (6f; won when sporting this headgear combination for the first time); not quite so effective in two runs since but yard is now red hot; respected; withdrawn after showing reluctance to post at Salisbury recently.

11/4

3

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Salisbury

Calafrio

9st 7lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: George Baker

Polytrack winner in a first-time tongue-tie last backend when returning from wind surgery and four months off; that was not the first time she'd gone well fresh and this six-month layoff is not offputting, but she was held at short prices in two runs off her revised mark.

6/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: -71081 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Both successes have been at Newcastle, latest last week when dead-heating with Flavius Titus (now 2lb better off) in a 6f handicap (first-time cheekpieces); headgear retained and could go well, but seems better on the AW.
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6th

5

(4)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ripon

Arlington

9st 5lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

All five wins have been on AW and latest was at Southwell (5f) in January; 0-12 on turf but he's on a lower mark in this sphere and is well handicapped on his close second over C&D (good) last summer; usually races prominently and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made bold bid after a short break.

13/2

5th

1

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Arlington

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

Three front-running C&D wins between last May and January; below best on last two starts but he might just have needed the recent sharpener following a break and can't be passed over too lightly.

3/1

10th

6

(6)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Arlington

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Bryan Smart

Prominent racer with three C&D wins on his record, including on his penultimate start in January; not so good behind Okami five days later; has tended to come on for the run after breaks in the past.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 746473

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden; creditable fourth over C&D last month (good to soft; Calafrio second); another good effort last time when third at Wolverhampton (6f); each-way chance.
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6th

12

(8)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:25 Newcastle (AW)

Sassy Soprano

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Ann Duffield

Exposed 13-race maiden; bits of form that bring her into the reckoning but her best efforts have come over 6f.

16/1

9th

10

(12)

1st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sassy Soprano

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ann Duffield

Consistent maiden who's capable off this mark if she settles early from an outside stall, switched from the usual hood to first-time blinkers; is one to consider.

8/1

5th

10

(5)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:55 Carlisle

Sassy Soprano

8st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ann Duffield

towards rear, headway 2f out, disputing fourth over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 857-70 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Finished a long way behind Flavius Titus and Arlington at Newcastle last week; plenty to prove.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

9

(6)

10th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

18:05 Catterick

Delagate The Lady

8st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Struggled in three classified races before running poorly in a handicap at Redcar; all those runs were over 6f, the trip for all her wins.

14/1

10th

10

(11)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

19:30 Redcar

Delagate The Lady

9st 0lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Four-time winner but she's struggled to threaten in classified races on her three starts this year; probably best to look elsewhere.

20/1

4th

3

(3)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Thirsk

Delagate The Lady

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Finished a long way behind Flavius Titus and Arlington at Newcastle last week; plenty to prove.

33/1

Form: 505000 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Having his 124th start; effective at 6f/7f and on fast ground but has run poorly on last three starts.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

3

(1)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dodgy Bob

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Mullineaux

Veteran who is without a win since September 2023 and looks out of form; faces tough terms as well.

25/1

10

(7)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Dodgy Bob

10st 4lb

J: Mr Sebastian Perry

T: Michael Mullineaux

12yo who is without a win since September 2023 and recent evidence doesn't indicate he's about to end that losing sequence.

66/1

11th

5

(5)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dodgy Bob

9st 9lb

J: Poppy Scott

T: Michael Mullineaux

upset in stalls, midfield

33/1

Form: 742849 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Has won nine of his 90 starts all on the AW (0-24 on turf); can be forgiven a poor run at Chester last time (stumbled and eased) having run creditably on two of his three previous starts.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

14

(8)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Red Walls

8st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Lisa Williamson

It's now 24 starts since his last victory though he shaped as if the run was needed after five months off when eighth of ten in 6f Wolverhampton handicap last month; needs to build on it.

66/1

8th

9

(2)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Lisa Williamson

18 months since his last win but he is fully effective over C&D and he ran well for third here when last seen in January; this might not be the time to catch him.

16/1

Form: 70-886

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; well beaten on last three starts (5f/7f); others looks stronger.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(8)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Thirsk

Queen Of Africa

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Seven-race maiden; well beaten on last three starts (5f/7f); others looks stronger.

16/1

6th

13

(8)

18th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Leicester

Queen Of Africa

9st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Well beaten in most of her six starts at up to 7f; others preferred.

50/1

8th

10

(4)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Queen Of Africa

9st 1lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Declan Carroll

in rear, outpaced and detached over 3f out, no impression

25/1

20/1

Form: 075

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at 50-1 or greater in three maidens over 6f/7f; needs to improve now going handicapping.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:45 Ripon

Rogers Dream

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Gihan Arnolda

Low-mileage maiden who missed 2025; consistent this term for new yard, making the frame three times; account-opening win is not out of the question, with Oisin Murphy up for the first time.

5/1

3rd

6

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Rogers Dream

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Gihan Arnolda

0-8, but has run well to finish fourth in both starts since returning for this yard after a 20-month absence; still unexposed and not dismissed up in trip.

13/2

4th

7

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:30 Beverley

Rogers Dream

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Gihan Arnolda

Maiden who posted an improved effort in 8.5f AW classified contest this month on stable debut and return from lengthy absence; needs another step forward to get off the mark.

12/1

Form: 387211 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
In good form having won outright by 3l at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) and dead-heated with Arlington at Newcastle last week (6f) on last two starts; has to give weight away all round; obvious contender
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2nd

5

(8)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:53 Newcastle (AW)

Flavius Titus

9st 9lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Danny Brooke

Dead-heated for first in this race 12 months ago; he's one to keep an eye on in the betting and his chance is not dismissed, but this 10yo has struggled in the main this season.

12/1

9th

9

(11)

27th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Pontefract

Flavius Titus

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Danny Brooke

Needs to improve on his 2025 efforts; however, won this race (off 4lb higher) last year and has a good chance if back to that form.

20/1

4th

11

(2)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:38 Ripon

Flavius Titus

8st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Danny Brooke

Chased home Gis A Sub in the corresponding race 12 months ago; not really got going in 2025 and others appeal more for win purposes.

25/1

7/1

Form: 009524

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Best run when second at Yarmouth two runs back (5f, good; missed the break, hung right); not so good last time; return to 6f not sure to suit.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

9

(6)

27th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:40 Musselburgh

Doodlebug

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

40/1

10th

8

(10)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Thirsk

Doodlebug

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Nigel Tinkler

Best run when second at Yarmouth two runs back (5f, good; missed the break, hung right); not so good last time; return to 6f not sure to suit.

7/1

4th

6

(6)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

16:20 Yarmouth

Doodlebug

9st 5lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Better since handicapping, finishing best of the rest behind an easy winner over C&D last time after fluffing the start; has a bit to find into classified company but has fewer convictions than most.

9/4

Form: 084836 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has won 17 races, the majority over 6f (also won at 7f); good third at Chepstow two runs back (7f, good to firm); chance on that form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6

(9)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:33 Leicester

Peachey Carnehan

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Mullineaux

Seventeen wins to his name but he hasn't won on turf for nearly three years and isn't in much form of late; up against it if his current mark of 37 is any guide.

33/1

8

(3)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:35 Chepstow

Peachey Carnehan

9st 0lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Mullineaux

Veteran has won 17 races, but seems to have lost his way and losing run up to 21; effectively 9lb wrong on his 168th start; look elsewhere.

50/1

12

(9)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

16:00 Chester

Peachey Carnehan

8st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Mullineaux

On a long losing sequence and he failed to beat a rival in 6f Redcar handicap 17 days ago; it's easy to look elsewhere.

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £14.10
Straight Forecast £13.49
Trifecta £64.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Flavius Titus

SPOTLIGHT:

Calafrio

The Guardian:

Sassy Soprano

Telegraph:

Arlington

The Star:

Sassy Soprano

RP RATINGS:

Calafrio

D Express:

Calafrio

Daily Mirror:

Calafrio

The Times:

Flavius Titus

Daily Mail:

Flavius Titus

The Sun:

Flavius Titus

Daily Record:

Flavius Titus