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Good To Firm

Go Racing In Yorkshire Festival Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Go Racing In Yorkshire Festival Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 423312 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Three wins in 2025, the latest off 6lb lower at Thirsk last month (5f, good to firm); another good effort when second at Pontefact 19 days ago; one of two good chances for Michael Dods.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Kings Crown

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

Has a better strike-rate on the AW (4-26) than on turf (3-39); 4lb below his last winning mark, but has to put a modest effort at Ayr (5f, good to firm) last month behind him.

14/1

10th

1

(10)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Kings Crown

10st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Now 3lb lower than when winning on AW at Newcastle (5f) in January; fair form on turf last twice, latest when 2l fourth at Thirsk (5f, good); has won on fast ground; each-way chance.

6/1

4th

3

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:42 Thirsk

Kings Crown

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

C&D winner who got back on track with third of ten in 5f Pontefract handicap 25 days ago; in the mix again.

7/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 7-4763

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Showed good speed at Southwell in May; low-key handicap debut at Yarmouth last month but much more like it when third of six at Windsor last month (5f, good to firm; tongue tied first time); chance if in the same form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

(2)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Newmarket

Money Pockets

9st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Martin Dunne

Best form when coming from off the pace, as when a wide-margin winner at Redcar (5f, good) last month; has possibly found slower surfaces against her since (reared start latest) and considered in a race that's likely to be run to suit.

12/1

8

(2)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Newmarket

Money Pockets

9st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Martin Dunne

Best form when coming from off the pace, as when a wide-margin winner at Redcar (5f, good) last month; has possibly found slower surfaces against her since (reared start latest) and considered in a race that's likely to be run to suit.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £5.40

Form: 2-2237

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ran poorly at Catterick last month but she has had some near misses beforehand, placed in six of her nine starts; needs a revival but it isn't out of the question.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(2)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:55 Bath

Radio Star

9st 3lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Left Ollie Sangster for 7,000gns and as a 12-race maiden; however, she was runner-up four times and this trip on slow ground is suitable; could go well.

16/1

6

(2)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:55 Bath

Radio Star

9st 3lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Left Ollie Sangster for 7,000gns and as a 12-race maiden; however, she was runner-up four times and this trip on slow ground is suitable; could go well.

16/1

8th

6

(6)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Ripon

Radio Star

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Ollie Sangster

0-11 but she's had plenty of close calls including at Doncaster (5f, good) on her penultimate run; looks interesting if she can recapture that form and she seems fairly versatile ground-wise.

4/1

Form: 399078 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Progressive sprinter last summer; pleasing return to action at Yarmouth in April but he's been disappointing since, including tried in blinkers (left off today) at Newmarket last week; down in grade and a promising 7lb claimer takes the ride so a revival could be on the cards.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Fletchers Flight

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Five wins on turf; came up well short last time when bidding for a Chepstow double; far from solid on his AW form and has something to prove back in this sphere.

5/1

7th

5

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

15:30 Chepstow

Fletchers Flight

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Charlie Wallis

Popped up from nowhere when winning in a first-time tongue-tie over C&D (soft) nine days ago; well drawn as it turned out that day and recent history suggests he's no certainty to repeat the effort, back up 4lb and into a better race.

5/1

1st

4

(9)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Fletchers Flight

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Charlie Wallis

On a long losing run and he went too freely in first-time cheekpieces for his new yard when a below-par fourth of eight in 5f Lingfield handicap 18 days ago; tongue tied now with more required.

14/1

Form: 126534 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Three wins in 2025, two on turf and one at this track (6f, good to firm); he has met trouble in running on a couple of occasions since the last win but hopes here rest on the return to 5f sparking extra.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(3)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

One More Dream

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John & Sean Quinn

Dual course winner (6f/7f) and 3lb lower than when successful at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) last September, but he can't be entertained on his performances in the meantime.

25/1

18th

13

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

One More Dream

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

The winner of 13 races, but just three of them have been on turf; yet to shine this year and he was behind a few of today's rivals over C&D last week.

20/1

12th

14

(12)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Thirsk

One More Dream

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John & Sean Quinn

Winner of 13 races and just 1lb higher than for the latest, but quiet in two starts at Southwell (6f, AW) since returning in February; needs to step up.

20/1

Form: 559-82 D

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his two juvenile wins but he ran a fine race when second of nine at Beverley (5f, good to firm) in May; 2lb rise for that looks fair given how well that race has worked out and the yard is in much better form now; big player.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Midnight Lir

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Without a win since his 2yo days; he has run some sound races in Class 6 handicaps this year but needs to pull out more for the win; stable also runs Keep The Gold.

10/1

4th

1

(3)

24th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:27 Thirsk

Midnight Lir

9st 12lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Michael Dods

Some creditable efforts season including when fourth of ten over C&D (good) on his penultimate run; that form puts him in the picture but overall record is now 2-31 and his last win was in 2023.

7/1

4th

7

(1)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:11 Ayr

Midnight Lir

10st 7lb

J: Mr Matt Brown

T: Michael Dods

It's now 21 starts since his last success but he comes here in good form, fourth of ten in 5f Thirsk handicap 19 days ago; well in the mix.

5/1

9/2

Form: 671212 D BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Back in good form this summer with wins at Chepstow and Leicester last month; the latest success has been sandwiched by two second-place finishes, including off this mark; apprentice seeking her first winner.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:10 Chepstow

Level Up

9st 12lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: David Evans

All ground seems to come alike to him and he gained his second C&D success (good to firm) last month, but a 4lb rise appeared to anchor him in his two outings since; may need the returning visor to perk him up a bit.

5/1

7th

6

(9)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:00 Sandown

Level Up

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David Evans

Prominent racer who was well held at Chepstow last time, but that was a Class 4 event and he won that track (5f, good to firm) on his penultimate run; remains well treated on his old form and has claims if he can bounce back on this drop back in grade; acts on fast and soft ground.

5/1

6th

6

(3)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Chepstow

Level Up

9st 3lb

J: Miss Amy Tucker

T: David Evans

Exposed but very consistent and deserved to snap a losing streak over C&D recently when racing prominently and keeping on; back up 4lb.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 194167 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Two 5f wins on good ground this season; below best on his last two starts and likely to face competition for the lead; others appeal more.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(3)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Ripon

Betweenthesticks

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Started his campaign with two wins in April, but he's been up and down since and was beaten 9l behind Our Absent Friends at Catterick last time; needs to bounce back again after that and others are more solid.

14/1

6th

5

(7)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Betweenthesticks

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Started his campaign with two wins in April and there have been plenty of solid runs since; should remain competitive but minor money perhaps his best hope.

8/1

4th

1

(5)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:15 Pontefract

Betweenthesticks

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won this last year and kicked off this campaign with two wins in a row, the second of them over C&D; he's run well in defeat over C&D on his last two starts and there's every chance he'll again be bang there.

11/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £98.40
Straight Forecast £83.24
Tricast £1794.86
Trifecta £821.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

King's Crown

SPOTLIGHT:

Midnight Lir

NEWMARKET:

Fletcher's Flight

The Times:

Level Up

Daily Mail:

One More Dream

RP RATINGS:

Midnight Lir

Telegraph:

Midnight Lir

The Star:

Midnight Lir

The Guardian:

King's Crown

D Express:

King's Crown

Daily Mirror:

King's Crown

The Sun:

King's Crown

Daily Record:

King's Crown