16.45
Good To SoftWilliam Hill NRMB On The Grand National Apprentice Handicap (Yorkshire Future Stars Series) (Div I)
- Prize money: £11514.8
- 1m 2f 43y
- Class 5
- 19 runners
Runners: 19 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
25/1 (Won)
- Win: £31.70
- Place: £5.50
Form: 437-98 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (4) |
13th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Prolific last year, whereas his only win this season was in March; below par twice on turf since a respectable third on AW at Southwell (1m6f) in July but is well handicapped again. |
7/2 |
|
9 (11) |
4th Sep 2025 Good 1m 3f 140y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Prolific last year, whereas his only win this season was in March; ran respectably penultimate start (AW) but not well enough in his other recent races and his record for amateur rider is discouraging; his three turf wins have all been on soft or good to soft. |
12/1 |
8/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: -98732 D BF
Last run: 4 days
W: 8st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (11) |
24th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Needs to improve on his three efforts for new yard and the latest one took his AW record to 0-19. |
40/1 |
|
2 (9) |
11th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Needs to improve on his two efforts for new yard and the latest one took his AW record to 0-18. |
14/1 |
|
5th 1 (6) |
11th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
All six of his wins have been on turf but he has form on AW; won by a head at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) in May before a lesser effort on his final start for Richard Fahey; failed to beat a rival on yard debut at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) and the visor now returns. |
12/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 12223- D BF
Last run: 195 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
6th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Dug in to score on his last spin over hurdles at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft; from 3lb lower) in December; runner-up three times in succession on the Flat at Beverley recently, beaten 2l there (1m4f; 13-8 favourite) just ten days ago. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 2 (1) |
27th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 23y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Sole win on the Flat came here over 1m2f in June 2024 and he's finished runner-up over this C&D on his last two outings; no reason why he can't go well again. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 3 (3) |
4th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 23y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Course winner who comes here on the back of a good second over C&D 11 days ago; can go well again eased 1lb. |
11/4 |
33/1
- Place: £3.80
Form: 7-3464
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (3) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Veteran who completed a quickfire double last autumn but is 0-13 since and his second-place finish in June has not been backed up, kept to Brighton since; opposed. |
5/1 |
|
5th 1 (4) |
5th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Long in the tooth now and not firing on all cylinders this season but, from a reduced mark, ran well in defeat over C&D (good to firm) in June; had excuse (lame) when below form here last month; big player if all goes to plan this time. |
7/1 |
|
7th 6 (2) |
7th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Has yet to score this year but is getting close, finishing second of eight over C&D (good to firm) last Tuesday; 8lb lower than for his two wins last autumn. |
100/30 |
11/2
Form: 8-8441
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (3) |
15th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 4f 5y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
AW winner in February who took another step forward when coming from last to first in ten-runner race at Chepstow (1m4f, soft) eight days ago, winning by just over 4l; Jack Callan was placed on him in his previous two starts (one here) and returns today, to help combat his 8lb rise. |
13/8 |
|
1st 1 (4) |
7th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Perhaps hasn't quite lived up to the promise of an AW win and a good turf run (1m2f, good to soft) in the spring but he's been running well in defeat and was caught out only by a well-treated one over C&D (good; tongue-tied added) last week; solid chance. |
2/1 |
|
6 (8) |
30th May 2025 Good To Soft 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Sole win over an extended 1m1f on the AW in February but he stays much further and wasn't beaten by a lack of stamina when third at Salisbury (1m6f, good to firm; first-time blinkers, retained) last week; acts on good to soft and major claims down in grade. |
9/2 |
14/1
Form: /047-9
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (5) |
20th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Acts on this surface but his sole win came over 1m3f at Carlisle in 2023 and mostly campaigned at that trip and further since; major query back at 1m for first time in the best part of three years. |
16/1 |
|
4 (12) |
14th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Only win was over 1m3f at Carlisle in July 2023 (good to soft); several decent placed efforts this season, and would have a chance on that form, but rather disappointing on last two starts. |
20/1 |
|
10th 14 (14) |
17th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 1f 207y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Placed in four of his last six starts including a close call over C&D (soft) in July; on same mark here but he didn't fire at Ayr last time and that took his record to 1-21; tongue-tie worn last time is removed. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 91-378
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 (4) |
25th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
No win since December 2024 (1m4f); weakened from 2f out on recent stable debut at Redcar (1m2f; 14-1, beaten 15l by Woodleigh); possibly needed that first run for 278 days but others are preferred. |
25/1 |
|
8th 2 (4) |
25th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Ex-Seb Spencer; dual AW winner who ran a sound race when fourth in Doncaster handicap last August (1m2f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time); no headgear this time and may need the run after 278-day break. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 2 (6) |
20th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 39y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Got back on track in refitted cheekpieces/tongue strap when fourth of seven in 1m2f Doncaster handicap 18 days ago; he needs considering. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: 030-54
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 (2) |
20th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
28-race maiden but he has been running with credit, finishing in the frame on his last eight starts; acts on AW and he makes more appeal than some. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 5 (6) |
4th Aug 2026 Good 1m 4f 13y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
27-race maiden but he has been running well, including when a 8l second of seven behind Hansteen at Pontefract (1m4f, good to firm) 18 days ago; has a bit to find to reverse placings with that rival but holds each-way claims back into a handicap. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 3 (5) |
17th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 5y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Is 0-26 but comes here in good form, third of 11 in C&D handicap ten days ago; needs considering dropping back into classified company. |
9/2 |
6/1
Form: 2549-1 C
Last run: 10 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (5) |
1st Sep 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Regressive 6yo who is now 0-6 since joining this yard; others look more likely. |
8/1 |
|
4th 2 (4) |
12th Aug 2026 Good 1m 3f 209y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Regressive 6yo who managed only third of four over C&D (good; first-time tongue-tie) last month and is now 0-5 for his new stable this year; cheekpieces (no obvious effect when used twice last season) are given another whirl; revival needed. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 2 (1) |
14th Jul 2026 Good 1m 3f 209y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
On a good mark and knows how to win; however, three of his four runs since a break have been underwhelming. |
13/2 |
14/1
Form: -68135 D BF
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
28th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 188y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Modest Flat performer at up to 1m6f (only win came on AW early in 2025); not been at best recently; hurdles debut. |
25/1 |
|
12th 10 (1) |
25th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 1y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Nine-race maiden on turf, best recent run when third at Catterick in April (1m4f, good); hasn't done as well since. |
14/1 |
|
6th 10 (10) |
11th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 13y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Just one win from his 25 starts but he was a good third over C&D last month and didn't see out 1m6f when fifth to Free Pic here last time; each-way claims back down in trip. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: -44131
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (1) |
3rd Mar 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Won two 0-50 classified events here (8.6f) early last year and finished third of nine over this trip in between, but it did appear to expose her stamina; others preferred. |
12/1 |
|
4th 5 (6) |
12th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Won twice at Wolverhampton over 8.5f last year but she's been below her best in five starts since the latest of those wins; cheekpieces which were worn last time are now removed, and the tongue-tie returns. |
33/1 |
|
10th 5 (8) |
30th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Dual C&D winner in similar events to this and has saved her better efforts for this surface; well below par since winning here last March; plenty to prove in first-time cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 28-914
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (5) |
2nd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
On a long losing run but he signalled he is ready to strike again when an unlucky-in-running third of 12 in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap a week ago, twice hampered in the straight; big shout off an unchanged mark. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 6 (9) |
26th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Just 2-43 with his sole success in Britain coming over 9.4f here; has finished runner-up in five of his seven starts over C&D and is lower in the weights than for all of them; capable of making some sort of impact. |
6/1 |
|
7th 1 (7) |
25th Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Doesn't always appear the most resolute in a finish but he is regularly placed and conditions hold no terrors; each-way claims once more. |
3/1 |
8/1
Form: 9768-4 D
Last run: 77 days
W: 9st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
7th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Showed benefit of latest wind op when winning twice at around 2m in February (good to soft/soft); slightly disappointing on latest outing in April, though, and needs to be back in peak form to have a chance off current mark. |
8/1 |
|
6th 4 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
in touch with leaders |
5/1 |
|
6th 4 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
A dual 2m winner and progressive over hurdles this season but he failed to translate that form back onto the Flat at Doncaster last month; he's the sort to bounce back here though. |
5/1 |
12/1
Form: 8553-2 D
Last run: 45 days
W: 9st 10lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (7) |
27th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Creditable second in two of her three starts this year; filled the same position (off 2lb higher) in this race 12 months ago; solid chance, for all that she has a poor strike-rate. |
9/2 |
|
5 (6) |
22nd May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 23y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Record is only 1-16; gained the success over C&D but she's a habitual slow-stater, sometimes markedly so, including latest run (hampered at one point and always behind); capable but comes with risk. |
12/1 |
|
5 (6) |
22nd May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 23y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Record is only 1-16; gained the success over C&D but she's a habitual slow-stater, sometimes markedly so, including latest run (hampered at one point and always behind); capable but comes with risk. |
12/1 |
40/1
Form: 080-08
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (11) |
3rd Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Narrow win at Doncaster (7f, good to soft; 0-55 handicap); not so good since, including in a classified race last week, and others are preferred for win purposes. |
10/1 |
|
8th 1 (9) |
26th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Came from well off the pace to win a handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in May, but he hasn't matched that level in three starts since and this track isn't sure to suit his hold-up style; others preferred. |
6/1 |
|
4th 4 (3) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Came from an unpromising position to win a 7f handicap at Doncaster (good to soft) in May; has not matched it in two runs since and this isn't sure to set up for him. |
11/2 |
25/1
Form: 5/454- D
Last run: 255 days
W: 9st 13lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (4) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 47y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Placed at Catterick (1m6f/2m, good) on first two outings this year but this 10yo needs to shrug off a lesser run over 1m6f here 19 days ago |
10/1 |
|
9th 13 (2) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 6f 32y Class 5 |
8st 7lb |
Placed at Catterick (1m6f/2m, good) on both appearances this season; back up in grade today but won this race off today's mark a year ago (soft ground); shortlisted. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 5 (1) |
11th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 189y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
10yo who snapped a losing sequence at Carlisle last June and reappeared with a good second here (1m6f, good) last month; she should be fine back up in trip and can be bang there if backing up that latest performance. |
11/2 |
13/2
Form: 5036-6 BF
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (3) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Resumed progress when winning by 2l at Newbury (6f, good to firm) on latest start, coming from towards rear; raised another 6lb but earns plenty of respect for his 6f record over the past year. |
9/2 |
|
1st 1 (1) |
23rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Made good progress last year, collecting four 6f wins along the way, but made nothing better than a satisfactory reappearance in May and is still on a fairly tough mark for this first run since. |
16/1 |
|
10th 7 (14) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
His two wins for Ross Burdon have come at a lower level; disappointed at Kempton when last seen and although he is relatively unexposed at 6f, he will need a clear personal best to take this after 108 days off. |
12/1 |
40/1
Form: -90053
Last run: 2 days
W: 8st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (1) |
21st Apr 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Won twice at around 1m on the AW early last year and, having dropped 4lb below his last winning mark, finished third of ten here (8.6f) last month; another furlong may have been preferable, though. |
14/1 |
|
8th 10 (1) |
21st Apr 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Won twice at around 1m on the AW early last year and, having dropped 4lb below his last winning mark, finished third of ten here (8.6f) last month; another furlong may have been preferable, though. |
14/1 |
|
18th 19 (13) |
29th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
Two AW wins at 1m early in 2024 but he didn't see out his one attempt beyond that sort of trip, on sand last June, and he's 5lb wrong today. |
40/1 |
25/1
Form: 80528- D
Last run: 155 days
W: 9st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 |
22nd Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Had plenty of racing on the Flat and won twice over 1m2f on soft ground; will need to run better than on his hurdling debut at Taunton (2m, good; 40-1). |
50/1 |
|
10th 6 |
22nd Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Had plenty of racing on the Flat and won twice over 1m2f on soft ground; will need to run better than on his hurdling debut at Taunton (2m, good; 40-1). |
50/1 |
|
4 (11) |
29th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Suited by 1m2f on soft or heavy but he didn't seem his old self in 2024 and was well adrift on a recent hurdle debut; has been given a chance at the weights, so a change in his fortunes can't be discounted. |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £202.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £96.21 |
| Tricast | £919.18 |
| Trifecta | £2092.10 |
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