August 11 / 14.10 Thirsk

14.10

Good To Soft

Go Racing In Yorkshire Future Stars Apprentice Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 15 runners
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Go Racing In Yorkshire Future Stars Apprentice Classified Stakes

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.30
  • Place: £4.50

Form: 8-0020 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Ran well when second in a similar race at Ripon in June (6f, good); reported to be unsuited by the soft ground when well beaten at Ayr last time; needs a quick revival.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3106-4 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Game effort to beat 14 rivals at Carlisle one year ago (6f, good to firm); looked rusty over C&D on his return from eight months off but he did keep on from fourth, albeit he had good track position against the stands' rail; drying ground will suit; dangerous at this level.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

18

(9)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:48 Thirsk

Chester Le Streak

9st 0lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Two wins for Craig Lidster and he's run well here before but it's been a struggle for this yard and he can't be recommended at present.

25/1

7th

8

(5)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:35 Hamilton

Chester Le Streak

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Seb Spencer

Won twice over 5f/6f for Craig Lidster in 2023, but not shown much in three starts for this yard since returning from 18 months off in March; something to prove.

20/1

7th

8

(5)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:35 Hamilton

Chester Le Streak

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Seb Spencer

Won twice over 5f/6f for Craig Lidster in 2023, but not shown much in three starts for this yard since returning from 18 months off in March; something to prove.

20/1

14/1

  • Place: £7.30

Form: 459985

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner, all over 5f; unplaced in all ten runs over further than 5f and there are risks attached at the trip.
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No / Draw
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3rd

9

(6)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Lisa Williamson

All ten wins have been on AW including five at this track; runner-up off 2lb higher over C&D in September but it has been tough going since and others look safer.

33/1

4th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Lisa Williamson

Better at 6f these days and can be given a pass for his latest Southwell run (5f); second over C&D on his penultimate start and he is one to consider at this level.

12/1

4th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Lisa Williamson

Better at 6f these days and can be given a pass for his latest Southwell run (5f); second over C&D on his penultimate start and he is one to consider at this level.

12/1

Form: 050074 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Nine-time winner; yet to find his best form in three runs for his new yard but last time was more encouraging and this represents a drop in grade; revival not out of the question.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

13

(3)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Somewhere Secret

9st 6lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Nine-time winner; yet to find his best form in three runs for his new yard but last time was more encouraging and this represents a drop in grade; revival not out of the question.

9/2

4th

8

(6)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Thirsk

Somewhere Secret

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Adrian Nicholls

Arrives out of sorts, tried without headgear when only seventh of ten in 6f Hamilton handicap eight days ago; others appeal more.

16/1

7th

3

(11)

20th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Hamilton

Somewhere Secret

9st 6lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Nicholls

Very well treated on form as recent as last July but this 9yo struggled this season on his three runs for Lisa Williamson and it was the same story at Carlisle 12 days ago on his first start for Adrian Nicholls.

16/1

25/1

Form: 778575 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Looks on the downgrade and dropping to 6f didn't help at Ffos Las 11 days ago; others safer.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(13)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Red Bravo

9st 6lb

J: Adam Tracey

T: Adrian Wintle

Looks on the downgrade and dropping to 6f didn't help at Ffos Las 11 days ago; others safer.

25/1

5th

12

(3)

31st Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Ffos Las

Red Bravo

9st 0lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Adrian Wintle

Poor strike-rate of 2-51 and recent efforts are not overly encouraging, last time finishing behind Diamondsinthesand.

20/1

7th

6

(7)

20th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:05 Chepstow

Red Bravo

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Adrian Wintle

One of three runners for this stable; hinted at a return to form in C&D classified event last time, finishing fifth to Fact Or Fable; poor strike-rate and long losing spell are the negatives.

16/1

6/1

Form: 518559 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Beat Flavius Titus in a similar event over this trip at Ripon in June; less good since but the return to sprinting will suit and he's capable of a big run.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

16

(9)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Made Of Lir

9st 2lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Sam England

Beat Flavius Titus in a similar event over this trip at Ripon in June; less good since but the return to sprinting will suit and he's capable of a big run.

6/1

9th

11

(4)

4th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

19:50 Musselburgh

Made Of Lir

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Sam England

Three-time sprint winner (two on Polytrack, one on good); stamina has to be taken on trust though, especially if the ground deteriorates.

14/1

5th

8

(1)

26th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

18:45 Leicester

Made Of Lir

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Sam England

Exposed three-time winner, her latest success coming in a 6f classified race at Ripon three runs back; below par since (slowly away last time) and comes with risks now visored on a belated first start over this far.

12/1

50/1

Form: 8-0090

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 36

Form & Verdict
Poor and exposed maiden who makes no appeal.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

12

(12)

10th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fighting Chance

9st 3lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Simon West

Poor, longstanding maiden who's lost his way again after a better spell last autumn; makes little appeal from the outside stall.

50/1

12th

12

(12)

10th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fighting Chance

9st 3lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Simon West

Poor, longstanding maiden who's lost his way again after a better spell last autumn; makes little appeal from the outside stall.

50/1

7th

9

(7)

25th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Fighting Chance

10st 7lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Simon West

26-race maiden who has generally struggled this year and he failed to beat a rival after missing the break over C&D last time; opposable.

25/1

25/1

Form: 994876 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Veteran who remains opposable, even at this level.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(5)

18th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Koropick

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Colin Teague

Poor performer these days and no appeal back from 160 days off.

50/1

25/1

Form: -00990 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Veteran with two course wins on his record; barely beaten a rival in five starts this season but two of those runs saw him travel well before finding his path blocked; high risk, but possible he retains enough ability to make an impact at this level; visor back on today.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(6)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

14:55 Catterick

Point Of Woods

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Tina Jackson

held up in last

33/1

12th

13

(8)

5th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Ripon

Point Of Woods

9st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Tina Jackson

Veteran who's looked on the downgrade this year; another ordinary effort last time and only holds outside claims.

33/1

10th

16

(15)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Point Of Woods

9st 0lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Tina Jackson

Veteran who has won over C&D in the past but his last success was 15 months ago; has had some traffic issues a couple of times this summer but he's not finished closer than ninth this season and is easy to have reservations; visor is removed and cheekpieces return.

25/1

Form: 05-095

Last run: 123 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Of interest on last season's best but she was well held twice in the spring and her best turf form has come on fast ground.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(12)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Highland Queen

9st 2lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Bryan Smart

midfield

8/1

4th

7

(3)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Highland Queen

9st 2lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Bryan Smart

Maiden (0-15); went clear but couldn't sustain her effort when reeled in by Elettaria at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) last month; her subsequent Catterick run can be excused - stumbled badly early - so, on slightly better terms, she'd have a chance of reversing those earlier placings.

4/1

6th

2

(3)

30th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:15 Catterick

Highland Queen

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

took keen hold, midfield, smooth headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

5/2

Form: 657475 CD

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last September and followed up at Newcastle a fortnight later; big chance on that form but she's had a quiet season for her new yard; others look safer.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(11)

6th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Cheese The One

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Stella Barclay

Campaigned mostly on AW; has failed to back up reappearance effort; not seen on turf for nearly two years; not sure what to expect.

16/1

8th

7

(11)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cheese The One

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stella Barclay

Losing run goes back to C&D win nearly two years ago but she missed most of 2024 and her May run here, after another break, was quite promising; however, she didn't do as well over C&D recently and looks risky.

16/1

9th

12

(1)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cheese The One

8st 10lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Stella Barclay

C&D winner who was returning from another absence when second of 11 behind Bizarre Law in a first-time hood back here last month; just 1lb higher and again holds each-way claims.

10/1

8/1

Form: 874327 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Good run of form ground to a halt at Pontefract 12 days ago but the return to 6f can help and he's got a good draw if the field converge to the stands' rail; won't mind what the ground is and holds each-way claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

9

(2)

13th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muatadel

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: John Wainwright

Veteran with a modest strike-rate on AW; not at his best when last seen and others have more obvious claims.

66/1

10th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muatadel

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: John Wainwright

Two-time C&D winner but this 10yo is 0-28 since scoring here in October 2021 and has been out of form on his last few starts.

33/1

10th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muatadel

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: John Wainwright

Two-time C&D winner but this 10yo is 0-28 since scoring here in October 2021 and has been out of form on his last few starts.

33/1

13th
15 (15)
Loveliest

12/1

Form: 793200

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Placed twice over 5f this summer (good to soft and good to firm) but she's run poorly the last twice; something to prove tackling a new trip.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(7)

30th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Catterick

Loveliest

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Runner-up in a 5f Thirsk handicap in June but well below par since, 13th in 6f classified event there 19 days ago; she needs to get back on track.

14/1

13th

15

(15)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Loveliest

9st 2lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Ollie Pears

Placed twice over 5f this summer (good to soft and good to firm) but she's run poorly the last twice; something to prove tackling a new trip.

12/1

10th

12

(11)

8th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Beverley

Loveliest

8st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ollie Pears

Speedily bred filly; certainly in the mix on her second of ten on handicap debut at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) in June and she might have been unsuited by the AW at Southwell next time; one of the likelier ones.

9/1

20/1

Form: -04280

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Flicker of promise this summer on fast ground but heavy defeats the last twice and cheekpieces didn't help matters last time.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(9)

20th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Amazing Arthur

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Second of eight at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) in June his standout piece of form, but not come within a mile of that in three starts since (in cheekpieces the last twice); switches to blinkers now with lots to prove.

9/1

14th

14

(4)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Amazing Arthur

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Tim Easterby

Flicker of promise this summer on fast ground but heavy defeats the last twice and cheekpieces didn't help matters last time.

20/1

15th
8 (7)
Mokaman

14/1

Form: 5988-6

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Usually seen over 5f and stamina for this trip still not proven; low-key recent reappearance at Ayr though and risky despite dipping into 0-50 company for the first time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

8

(7)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Mokaman

9st 6lb

J: Archie Young

T: Grant Tuer

Usually seen over 5f and stamina for this trip still not proven; low-key recent reappearance at Ayr though and risky despite dipping into 0-50 company for the first time.

14/1

Non-runners

Kraken Florida

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £62.60
Straight Forecast £37.14
Trifecta £1068.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Chester Le Streak

Daily Mail:

Cheese The One

THE NORTH:

Somewhere Secret

POSTDATA:

Made Of Lir

SPOTLIGHT:

Point Of Woods

The Times:

Chester Le Streak

Telegraph:

Chester Le Streak

The Guardian:

Chester Le Streak

D Express:

Chester Le Streak

Daily Mirror:

Chester Le Streak

The Star:

Chester Le Streak

The Sun:

Cheese The One

Daily Record:

Somewhere Secret