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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (7) |
24th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Triple hurdle winner who is 1-36 on the Flat but he returned after a break with an eye-catching fourth at Beverley (1m2f, good) last week; should benefit from that run and he could get involved back up in trip. |
15/2 |
|
4th 9 (10) |
16th Sep 2026 Good 1m 1f 207y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Runner-up on his last three Flat starts over 1m4f here in early summer; not discredited over hurdles at Hexham since so this C&D winner is in the mix. |
8/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (10) |
30th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 1m 7f 189y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Plenty of minor honours this term, mostly at 1m4f; one 1m6f attempt casts doubt on him over this new trip and it's hard to ignore that this is his 31st attempt to get off the mark. |
5/1 |
|
4th 7 (6) |
14th Sep 2026 Good 1m 4f 8y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Largely running well this season but only eighth of 12 in 1m4f Newcastle handicap last month; more is needed if he's to gain a first win at the 30th attempt. |
10/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 (8) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 6f 87y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
It's now 14 runs since his last success and he came in a well-held fourth over 2m here eight days ago; others appeal more. |
33/1 |
|
4th 6 (2) |
11th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 7f 196y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
All three turf wins have been on good to firm (1m4f/1m6f), the most recent coming last May when trained by Brian Ellison; 0-7 since joining this stable and others are more persuasive. |
25/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
18th Oct 2026 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Has a basement Flat mark and was beaten 23l and 20l in his first two runs over hurdles; 40-1 when unseating early in a Hexham novice last week. |
33/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
9th Sep 2026 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Modest on the Flat and 100-1 when well behind Datstheholyallofit here 12 days ago. |
100/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (7) |
12th Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Has a record of 0-16 on turf and it's a long time between his AW drinks; however, he arrives in form having been placed in that sphere the last twice; may remain competitive. |
2/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 12 (11) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Came from a long way off the pace for narrow win off today's basement mark at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in May but subsequent efforts have been underwhelming and his overall profile remains unconvincing. |
25/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (2) |
14th Oct 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Has gained all wins over 6f, including twice this year, but went close at Kempton the last two times he attempted 7f; however, returns here off a stiffer mark. |
14/1 |
|
5th 5 (4) |
19th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Four turf wins, latest at Newbury in July (6f, good to firm); not disgraced off the this 6lb higher mark last time; each-way chance. |
10/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £202.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £96.21 |
| Tricast | £919.18 |
| Trifecta | £2092.10 |
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