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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3

(6)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:48 Thirsk

Calafrio

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Philip Kirby

Won his only race when picking up a classified over C&D (good to firm) last August but he's also been second three times here and got no luck when runner-up in a division of this last year; also hit traffic when beaten just over 1l in Lady Of The Garr's race at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) last time; firmly on the shortlist with Oisin Murphy taking over.

4/1

3

(4)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

20:20 Wetherby

Calafrio

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Philip Kirby

Hard to win with but she ran well on her first two runs this year and then met some traffic at Doncaster 12 days ago; each-way claims again.

5/1

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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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

6

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:27 Southwell (AW)

Arlington

9st 3lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Bryan Smart

Likes to lead and stayed in front over C&D earlier this month, his second win here this year; up 4lb but would be dangerous if not overly pressed up front.

11/2

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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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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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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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: 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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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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4th

5

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogers Dream

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Gihan Arnolda

Limited ability in six starts over 6f/7f on turf in 2024; probably best watched on stable/AW debut after 20 months off.

40/1

8th

11

(7)

14th Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:20 Musselburgh

Rogers Dream

8st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Susan Corbett

Has had fewer chances than any but she faded in a 6f classified at Thirsk two starts ago and again found little on handicap debut at Carlisle (7f, good) in August; up against it for now.

33/1

4th

9

(9)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Rogers Dream

8st 9lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Susan Corbett

led, headed over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

66/1

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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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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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