17.20
Good To SoftWilliam Hill NRMB On The Grand National Apprentice Handicap (Yorkshire Future Stars Series) (Div II)
- Prize money: £11514.8
- 1m 2f 43y
- Class 5
- 18 runners
Runners: 18 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
13/2 (Won)
- Win: £11.20
- Place: £2.10
Form: 00213- D BF
Last run: 179 days
W: 8st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (1) |
23rd Oct 2025 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
On a winning mark and won't mind the forecast rain but he hasn't convinced with his stamina in two attempts at this trip. |
12/1 |
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13 (8) |
20th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 6f 87y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Front-runner who has won twice (1m2f/1m4f) on good to soft this season; only 1lb higher than for his last success but he can race freely and he didn't seem to get home when upped to 1m6f at Haydock last time. |
8/1 |
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9 (10) |
5th Sep 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Front-runner who won twice (1m2f/1m4f) on good to soft this season; not sure to get 1m6f, as he raced freely to set up a clear lead at Carlisle last time but he also rallied that day to finish a creditable second; needs a second look. |
7/1 |
6/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 23-153
Last run: 25 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Won a Pontefract handicap on Flat in April 2025 (1m4f, good; modest form); hasn't run as well since, including on both starts this year following a 380-day break; hurdles debut. |
25/1 |
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7th 11 (9) |
9th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 3f 39y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Won twice last year, second time over 1m4f at Pontefract in April (good); well beaten after 380-day break last time and has a bit to prove. |
20/1 |
20/1
- Place: £6.40
Form: 7-4478
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (6) |
8th Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
A three-time winner (including over C&D) in 2025; yet to hit top form this season though, slowly away when sixth of eight in 1m2f Pontefract handicap last month; needs to take a step forward. |
14/1 |
|
6th 7 (2) |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Kept to a track that suits as his form at Pontefract features wins in 2024/2025 and a resurgent effort (close third) in latest start; faces some unexposed types among his younger rivals but holds a solid chance. |
5/1 |
11/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: -75653 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 1lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (7) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 24y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Five-time Flat winner; ended losing run when winning a small-field novice handicap hurdle three weeks ago; has the ability to play a big part but breaking on terms is an issue for him. |
3/1 |
|
1st 2 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Lots of Flat racing and lowly rated these days; hadn't shown much over hurdles but kept finding to finish a 5.5l third over 2m4f here 22 days ago on his handicap debut, and this longer trip looks the obvious move. |
100/30 |
|
3rd 11 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Lowly rated these days on the Flat and has shown little in three runs over hurdles; makes handicap hurdle debut up in trip and needs to show significant improvement. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 622-60 D
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 (2) |
22nd May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Back to winning ways with a front-running C&D success 23 days ago (visored first time); up 2lb but should give it another good go. |
5/1 |
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1st 5 (3) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Two soft-ground turf wins, including one for this yard, but he acts on better ground and made the most of a good draw when close third of 15 at Nottingham (8.5f, good; Token Love seventh) in cheekpieces three weeks ago; that is just about the best recent form on offer and he's nicely berthed again; visor goes on and he's respected. |
5/2 |
|
3rd 10 (1) |
8th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
First win was on AW but last two have come on turf (8.3f/1m2f, soft); had some close calls on Tapeta during the winter and he was a creditable fourth in big field at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) 11 days ago; could be in the mix again but he wouldn't want the ground to dry out. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 14-700 D
Last run: 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
6th Sep 2025 Good To Firm 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Won on the Flat in May but was safely held on both hurdling starts this year (both in 2m handicaps in July) and reverts to this code after a very poor Flat run last month; stablemate Chillhi looks a safer option. |
6/1 |
|
6 (2) |
9th Aug 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Had a good run of form in 1m2f-1m5f handicaps (1423) before tailed off in his last two hurdle races and he's a dual winner in that scene; some wellbeing concerns all of a sudden. |
8/1 |
|
7th 1 |
24th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Won twice over hurdles in the autumn (2m4f/2m7f) and has been in good form on the Flat in recent weeks but was well beaten when back over hurdles on Saturday (2m; raced too freely) and has a point to prove here. |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: 64-977 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 6lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (1) |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Is on a losing run of 20 but has been runner-up three times this year; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims. |
10/1 |
|
4 (1) |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Is on a losing run of 20 but has been runner-up three times this year; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims. |
10/1 |
|
8 (9) |
9th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
10yo who has been beaten 19 times since his last win in September 2024 but he's been runner-up a few times this year (including here) and was third at Hamilton (1m, soft) last time; has a career-low mark; each-way chance. |
9/1 |
40/1
Form: 23/40-
Last run: 126 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (14) |
29th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Ran okay at Newcastle (7f) in October after long absence but well beaten on handicap debut there (7f again) the following month; off for a further four months ahead of this turf debut over a longer trip; can only be watched. |
40/1 |
|
10th 4 (11) |
23rd Nov 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
midfield on near side of group, weakened over 1f out |
25/1 |
|
10th 4 (11) |
23rd Nov 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Had three races for as many different trainers; ran okay here last month given his long absence but remains to be seen whether he builds on that now into a handicap. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 3-3160 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (1) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 23y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
1m4f wins at Doncaster (good) and here (good to firm) for new yard this summer; he has come up short in stronger company on his last two starts but holds good claims back in a Class 6. |
9/4 |
|
7th 14 (7) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
2-6 for this yard but both wins were at 1m4f at Class 6 level; looks worth taking on, for all that his last race on the AW didn't go entirely to plan. |
20/1 |
|
5th 11 |
29th May 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
10st 8lb
|
Has made a bright start for his current yard and made it two wins from his last three runs in 1m4f handicap at Beverley two days ago; also took this in 2024, so he's a player under a 4lb penalty. |
5/1 |
16/1
Form: 0057-6
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
19th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Had plenty of racing under both codes and has been regressing for a while now; chase debut. |
33/1 |
|
7th 6 (10) |
30th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Been around a bit and has regressed sharply for this yard, mainly over hurdles; Sapphire Sirocco looks the more likkely of the stable pair. |
25/1 |
|
4 |
23rd Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Out of form over a range of trips for new stable this spring (five runs; including one on the Flat); drops back to 2m after 42l defeat over 2m7f in refitted cheekpieces (retained) ten days ago; revival needed. |
33/1 |
8/1
Form: 413-38
Last run: 67 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 1 (9) |
26th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Not beaten far when fourth here (1m) in January and sixth here (1m2f) in March; mid-division at Doncaster (1m2f) later in March when last seen; drops back in trip after a break and is probably best watched. |
9/1 |
|
8th 13 (11) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Fourth is the best he's managed in seven AW outings this winter, despite being prominent in the market a few times; his sole win from 24 starts came on turf but his claims still aren't obvious. |
10/1 |
|
6th 10 (10) |
5th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
8st 5lb |
5lb lower than when beaten a head over C&D last May, but his form since returning in December has been patchy while he is just 1-23. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 85557-
Last run: 156 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (2) |
11th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Sole win from 22 starts came at Ayr (1m2f, soft) in July; below that level since; however, didn't get much luck in running over this C&D 13 days ago and holds place claims granted a clearer passage. |
8/1 |
|
4th 1 (6) |
29th Aug 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Off the mark at the 19th attempt at Ayr (1m2f, soft) last month and her next start at Hamilton (1m, good) can be forgiven (saw no daylight); had no obvious excuse back at Ayr (1m2f, good) last time, though, and others are more persuasive. |
7/2 |
|
3 (10) |
28th Jul 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Well-backed winner over C&D on July 6 (soft; subsequent winner Zebra Star a clear second) and a line can be put through her subsequent run at Hamilton (1m, good) as she was repeatedly short of room; in calculations. |
4/1 |
33/1
Form: 509-06
Last run: 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (3) |
30th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Both wins in Germany and hasn't been overly threatening in any of his eight British races (7f-1m4f); new headgear combination tried. |
20/1 |
|
10th 8 (3) |
30th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Both wins in Germany and hasn't been overly threatening in any of his eight British races (7f-1m4f); new headgear combination tried. |
20/1 |
|
3 (5) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Two wins in Germany; sixth is the best he's managed in seven starts since coming to Britain but he did catch the eye a bit on his penultimate outing and is worth a betting check back from a three-month break. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 632-15 D
Last run: 67 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 12 (5) |
16th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Very in and out across his eight starts last year but won three times, including here (1m1f, good) in October; he could be involved if fully tuned up on this first outing since December. |
14/1 |
|
1 (11) |
31st Oct 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Won this January and April, latterly at Pontefract (1m, good); well beaten last two outings but absent four months in between and has bounced back before. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 3-6552 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (3) |
21st Jun 2026 Good 1m 3f 198y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Yet to add to his C&D win just over two years ago but lost out only by a neck when clear second back here (1m2f, good) 12 days ago and is sure to be suited by this move back up in trip; high on the list. |
100/30 |
|
2nd 3 (8) |
9th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Record here reads 3133, the win coming over 1m4f in June 2024; 0-21 since, though, and others are preferred for the win; stable triple-handed. |
11/2 |
|
5th 1 (3) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Four-time turf winner who last scored at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm; has won at this trip) two years ago; went close on two occasions at 1m3f (visored) during latest AW campaign but his latest effort when last of ten at Southwell (1m4f; raced freely) wasn't an ideal springboard for this switch back to grass; blinkers (has won in them before) go back on. |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: /2536/
Last run: 555 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (3) |
18th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 50y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Won over hurdles last year and has twice made the frame on the Flat for new stable this season, perhaps more notably when second to unexposed rival at Pontefract (1m2f, good to firm) in May; encountered traffic there on both subsequent appearances and arrives here on a good mark. |
5/1 |
|
7 (8) |
30th Jun 2025 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Winning hurdler; 0-10 on the Flat but runner-up over C&D in May and was denied a clear passage back here three weeks ago; each-way claims. |
6/1 |
|
7th 7 (6) |
9th Jun 2025 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Hurdles scorer; 0-9 on Flat but has steadily returned to form this term and ran well, clear second behind odds-on shot, in maiden handicap over C&D (good to firm) most recently; in the mix. |
11/2 |
14/1
Form: 437-59
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 9 (16) |
29th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Won a 1m3f maiden at Kempton (AW) last April but she's found it tougher in handicaps since; the hood she wore when well held at Lingfield last month is quickly discarded; others are more obvious. |
14/1 |
|
9th 5 (1) |
28th Feb 2025 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Won a 1m3f maiden at Kempton (Polytrack) last April but she's found it tough going in handicaps since, including in two runs this winter; mark continues to fall but she's now 1-7 and needs a hood to make a difference. |
9/1 |
|
5th 3 (4) |
7th Jan 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Winner of a 1m3f maiden at Kempton last April; failed to kick on for a switch to handicapping (mostly turf); faded at Lingfield (1m2f; 33-1) five weeks ago but is entitled to strip fitter for that - her first run since June - and a further 2lb ease in the weights is helpful; chance. |
2/1 |
4/1
Form: 423-24
Last run: 58 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (6) |
27th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
10st 12lb |
2-34 but only faded late after racing prominently at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) and met trouble in running when fifth of 12 at Southwell (7f, AW; 100-30) 12 days ago; on career-low mark and may be ready to take advantage. |
5/1 |
|
5th 5 (8) |
15th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Two wins from 33 starts; runner-up over this C&D in January and he shaped as if still in form when eighth of 22 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) 17 days ago, weakening late; returns to the AW with solid claims. |
4/1 |
|
8th 16 (8) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Infrequent winner but he has run some good races in defeat over the winter, including when coming from a long way back to take second at Southwell (7f) for this rider in January; ran poorly at this meeting 12 months ago. |
16/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £70.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £73.44 |
| Tricast | £1780.20 |
| Trifecta | £3275.50 |
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