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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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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 4

15:38 York

Gibside

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Handles most surfaces and his eight wins include two here, latterly over 2m in 2024; last scored at Catterick (1m4f) off 3lb higher in October and after some lesser efforts this season he was much more competitive when third back there (1m6f) a fortnight ago; contender to step forward again and he's considered.

10/1

3rd

6

(3)

11th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 4

20:23 Catterick

Gibside

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Two course wins, including this race off 8lb lower in 2024 (good to firm); highly tried and not been at his best this season but quite interesting down in grade.

10/1

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

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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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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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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15th

12

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Savrola

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Dianne Sayer

Front-runner who did well throughout five-race campaign last season, most notably when gamely winning this race; 5lb higher today but much more of a worry is that he needs to bounce back from this season's two poor runs on turf.

16/1

7th

2

(11)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

16:37 Chester

Savrola

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Dianne Sayer

Front-runner who did well during five-race campaign last season, most notably when gamely winning Northumberland Vase at Newcastle (2m, AW); also suited by good to soft turf but needs to bounce back from last month's disappointing reappearance run.

14/1

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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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