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William Hill Extra Place Races Daily Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £10468
  • 1m 3f 188y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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William Hill Extra Place Races Daily Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

Form: 25-518 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Posted career-best performance when winning a Class 6 race quite stylishly at Carlisle (1m3f, good to soft) last month; not as good on soft ground in Cumberland Plate over same C&D a few days later but might fare better on the quicker surface here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

Gibside

8st 12lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Strong finish from rear secured the Chester Plate (2m2f, good) last May off 3lb higher and he also won over 1m4f on soft at Catterick in October; needs to leave his four efforts this season a long way behind him, however.

20/1

6th

10

(11)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:45 Hamilton

Gibside

8st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Strong finish from the rear secured the Chester Plate (2m2f, good) last May off 1lb higher than today and he also won over 1m4f on soft at Catterick in October; needs to leave his three efforts this season a long way behind him, latest when not faring nearly so well with the draw back in Chester Plate, and others have more pressing claims.

25/1

14th

12

(16)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Gibside

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Strong finish from the rear secured this prize last year (good ground) off 1lb lower than today, but also from stall 4 compared to today's stall 16; also won over 1m4f on soft at Catterick in October; needs to leave his two efforts this season (1m4f, good) a long way behind him but this may be a much more favourable scenario if the draw does not scupper him.

12/1

Form: 677712

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Came good for Iain Jardine at sixth attempt, drawing clear at Haydock (1m2f, good) last month, and his keeping-on second at Beverley (1m2f, good to soft) on Saturday was another good effort; due to go back up another 2lb for that (had better form still in Ireland last year) and ought to be suited by today's move back up in trip; William Pyle is good value for this claim; good chance.
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12th

7

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:30 Ayr

Bringbackmemories

10st 12lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Iain Jardine

in rear

20/1

12th

7

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:30 Ayr

Bringbackmemories

10st 12lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Iain Jardine

in rear

20/1

Form: 122752 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Has done all his winning on Polytrack at Lingfield but gave a good account when keeping-on second on turf at Newbury (1m4f, good to firm) last month and won't be far away if in similar form.
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1

(5)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Obsidian Knight

10st 0lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: T J Kent

7-25 on the AW, with one of the wins coming on his only Chelmsford start; creditable third of ten at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) 19 days ago and the second from that race has won since; stamina not assured over the longest he's tackled but can be very competitive from his mark.

11/2

3rd

2

(5)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Lingfield (AW)

Obsidian Knight

10st 0lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: T J Kent

7-24 on the AW with six of those wins coming at Lingfield (1m2f/1m4f); no joy in three turf runs in May/June but he didn't get much luck back on AW at Wolverhampton last month; now only 1lb higher than for his C&D win in April and he's in the mix back at this track.

15/2

11

(1)

31st Jul 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

20:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Obsidian Knight

8st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: T J Kent

7-23 on the AW with all wins coming over 1m2f/1m4f on Polytrack, six of them at Lingfield; 0-7 on Tapeta, but runner-up on four occasions so he isn't easy to dismiss.

16/1

20/1

Form: 4-5423

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo who made a very encouraging seasonal/stable debut when second of five at Ripon (1m4f, good to firm) last month; not seen to same effect on soft ground three weeks later but may still have potential.
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Verdict Starting price

2

(6)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Gastronomy

9st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Won twice last year, including over 12.5f here, but his losing run is beginning to mount up; now 6lb below his last winning mark but not easy to recommend after a heavy defeat over C&D one month ago.

16/1

5

(2)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Gastronomy

9st 4lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Philip Kirby

Won twice last year, including over 12.5f here, but his losing run is beginning to mount up; cheekpieces left off last time are back on and he needs to show improvement.

6/1

Form: 9-8922

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on last two appearances, looking as good as ever when beaten only narrowly in a quite valuable Sunday Series race at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm) last month; 2lb rise doesn't help but she's likely to give another good account.
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6th

3

(1)

21st Aug 2023

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:25 Catterick

A La Francaise

11st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Nicholls

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Hamilton (1m3f, good to soft) last September and she returned to form with a very close third at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) ten days ago; she's one to consider under the promising Jack Nicholls.

7/2

3rd

6

(1)

11th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

14:20 Musselburgh

A La Francaise

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Off the mark at Hamilton (1m3f, good to soft) last September, and she's been operating near that level in her last three starts; these improved terms offer a chance to take revenge over Simple Star (Hamilton) and Gibside (York), and she has a good record under the returning Paul Mulrennan.

6/1

5th

11

(5)

14th Jul 2023

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:30 York

A La Francaise

9st 3lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Jim Goldie

held up in rear, steady headway on near side of group from over 2f out, outpaced and edged left over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

6/1

11/2

Form: 6-2053

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Without a win since 2yo debut in November 2021 but has not has that much racing and was denied a clear run before keeping on well to take third behind Bringbackmemories at Haydock (1m2f, good) three weeks ago; should be fine over today's trip; no surprise if he features.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

6th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

14:05 Kelso

Sea Grey

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

held up in rear, awkward jump 1st

13/2

7th

7

(3)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:35 Chester

Sea Grey

9st 9lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Donald McCain

dwelt start, took keen hold, always behind, hampered over 2f out, not recover

4/1

7/1

Form: 225-13

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Led close home to make a winning seasonal/stable debut at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in May and had various excuses when last of three at Salisbury (1m2f) in June; bred to be suited by this longer trip and remains of interest.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

8

(3)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:45 Hamilton

Savrola

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Dianne Sayer

Front-runner who was progressive last year (over 1m6f, 1m5f here and 2m) and finished either first or second in all five of those races, but he wasn't seen after July; a shorter break (178 days) didn't prevent a win first time out last term and he should be retained in serious calculations.

9/1

1

(11)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

18:03 York

Savrola

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Dianne Sayer

Front-runner who was progressive on turf this year (1m6f/1m5f, good/good to soft) prior to winning the Northumberland Plate consolation race at Newcastle (AW) four weeks ago on his first crack at 2m; it was a big field that day and a 5lb rise may not stop him here.

4/1

Form: 6-5013 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with 1m4f AW win last month and creditable third at Chester (1m4f, good) when back on turf a fortnight ago; remains on career-high mark and can sometimes harm his chance by racing too freely but is evidently in good nick.
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Verdict Starting price

8

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

13:40 Southwell

Natchez Trace

10st 13lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Declan Carroll

Four Flat wins but he hasn't achieved much at big prices in two handicap hurdles, at 2m1f and 2m7f; no great appeal this time, either.

40/1

8

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

13:40 Southwell

Natchez Trace

10st 13lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Declan Carroll

Four Flat wins but he hasn't achieved much at big prices in two handicap hurdles, at 2m1f and 2m7f; no great appeal this time, either.

40/1

6th

1

14th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:15 Market Rasen

Natchez Trace

12st 0lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Declan Carroll

in rear

16/1

Form: 212434 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Scored by 6l at Thirsk (1m4f, good to firm) in early June and has made the frame four consecutive times since; does not have much margin for error off current mark but will probably be on the premises again.
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6th

2

(1)

7th Sep 2023

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Bollin Margaret

11st 4lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Form has been in and out this season, but she made it three wins for the campaign (1m4f/1m2f) when landing an apprentice handicap at Ripon last Tuesday and she escapes a penalty today; has to be in calculations.

7/2

1st

8

(5)

29th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:15 Ripon

Bollin Margaret

9st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold, prominent, switched right over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well final 110yds, always doing enough

14/1

7th

11

(4)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 3

19:30 Windsor

Bollin Margaret

8st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

midfield

18/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 13-428 D

Last run: 120 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Runner-up over today's trip in UAE in February; not seen since a lesser effort there in March but current mark ought to be workable if he's fully tuned up; tongue-tie/visor removed.
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No Results Found

Form: 207152 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace to win quite cosily at Thirsk (1m4f, good to firm) last month and quickly put a lesser effort on soft ground behind him when close second at Haydock (11.6f, good) last week; back in action before a 2lb rise takes effect and not yet fully exposed; respected.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(6)

27th Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

14:45 Chester

Ready To Shine

9st 10lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Won off a 6lb higher mark over this far at Thirsk last summer (good to firm); muddling pace was no help when fourth of the five runners on return to Flat action at Haydock (1m3f, good; after a wind op) but she didn't run badly; hard to dismiss.

25/1

4th

5

(2)

4th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

14:10 Haydock

Ready To Shine

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

5lb lower than for her sole success at Thirsk (1m4f, good to firm) a year ago; back on the Flat after two modest efforts over hurdles and has undergone wind surgery, but she wasn't showing much when last seen on the level.

11/1

Non-runners

Ready To Shine

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £36.73
Tricast £180.35

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bringbackmemories

POSTDATA:

Gibside

Daily Mirror:

Savrola

NEWMARKET:

Obsidian Knight

Telegraph:

Sea Grey

The Sun:

Ready To Shine

Daily Record:

A La Francaise

Daily Mail:

Bollin Margaret

RP RATINGS:

Bringbackmemories

TOPSPEED:

Bringbackmemories

The Times:

Bringbackmemories

The Guardian:

Bringbackmemories

D Express:

Bringbackmemories

The Star:

Gibside