August 08 / 14.10 Thirsk

14.10

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goracing.co.uk Future Stars Apprentice Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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goracing.co.uk Future Stars Apprentice Classified Stakes

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 653047 D

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Beaten 12l only C&D start (soft in 2023); five-time winner but only the occasional good run on AW this year and his overall profile is regressive; on the plus side, this lower turf mark allows him to dip a toe into his first classified; still not the percentage call.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(7)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Recorded back-to-back C&D wins last October (the second off 3lb lower) but the wheels came off in his hat-trick bid in November; back from 161 days off with a point to prove.

16/1

8

(6)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Comes here chasing a C&D hat-trick after two narrow wins last month; still feasibly weighted up 3lb and should be in the thick of the action.

9/2

8

(6)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bellagio Man

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Comes here chasing a C&D hat-trick after two narrow wins last month; still feasibly weighted up 3lb and should be in the thick of the action.

9/2

Form: 0-4535

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Races prominently; 0-22 for Richard Hannon; ran a big race on her first start for five months and stable debut when very close third of 18 over C&D (80-1) at the start of last month; didn't quite match that, but still a respectable effort, when fifth of 12 at Redcar (6f, also good) last week; has gone well both starts here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Crocus Time

9st 6lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ron Barr

Thriving for her current yard and she arrives on a hat-trick after landing handicaps at Redcar (5f) and Wetherby (5.5f); up another 4lb but this course scorer remains handily weighted on old form; player.

5/1

1st

1

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:15 Wetherby

Crocus Time

9st 11lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ron Barr

Left low-key reappearance run behind when scoring at Redcar (5f, good to firm) nine days ago and is now 2-7 for Ron Barr; carries 5lb penalty here but is due to go up by that amount anyway and the slightly longer trip should be in her favour; likely contender.

4/1

1st

2

(10)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Crocus Time

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ron Barr

May have needed her Thirsk reappearance ten days ago, but just 1-28 and this is just her second attempt at 5f; others preferred.

11/2

Form: 506785 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Pretty much made all for two wins last September, latterly at Ripon (6f, soft); mainly downhill since, including when fifth of nine in AW classified (6f) one week ago, and needs a revival.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:15 Wetherby

Eldeyaar

9st 5lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Seemingly perked up by change of headgear when winning from the front at Thirsk (6f, good; first-time visor) in April and again ran well when third of 17 over that C&D last month; high on the list.

6/1

3rd

11

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Eldeyaar

9st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

A switch of headgear saw him end a losing run when making most in a big-field handicap over C&D last month; not in the same form when third at Southwell 16 days ago; no surprise to see him bounce back.

10/1

3rd

6

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Eldeyaar

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Responded well to a change of headgear when making all in a 17-runner handicap at Thirsk 12 days ago (6f, good); 6lb higher back on AW and he's not the only pace influence in the field.

5/1

Form: 296-43 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Usually front-runs; 4yo maiden but had a couple of seconds for Jason Ward and ran encouragingly when fourth over 7f here (good to soft) on stable/seasonal debut; backed that up with rallying third on his first go at 6f (Pontefract, good; Golden Prosperity second) 12 days ago; chance in first classified.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(9)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Filey Beach

9st 8lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Won two in a row over C&D (good) in May, taking record here to 3-4; beaten favourite in AW classified since but he may well be superior on turf; high on the list returned to grass.

7/4

3rd

4

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Filey Beach

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Bids for a hat-trick after winning two handicaps at Catterick (7f, good) last month; respected if able to transfer that form back to the AW (0-6).

5/4

1st

6

(2)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Filey Beach

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

3-23; did too much too soon at Musselburgh (7f; fourth, 6-4 favourite; third has won since) on penultimate start; made amends over C&D ten days ago, beating Crocodile Power (runs in the 3.10pm) by over 2l; that was an apprentices' handicap so he escapes a penalty (is due a 5lb rise); key player.

9/4

Form: 715042 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won classified event at Nottingham in June; inconsistent otherwise this year but had a going day when second of 11 at Pontefract (6f, good; Filey Beach third) 12 days ago; his six runs here have been poor, admittedly at big prices which he won't be today.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

Golden Prosperity

9st 3lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

3lb lower than when winning at Catterick in April (5f, good); mainly disappointing since, although was only 2l behind Barmyblade (5lb worse off) when third at Thirsk last time (6f, good to firm); well drawn and a possible.

6/1

3rd

9

(16)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Thirsk

Golden Prosperity

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

C&D winner last summer; landed a 5f handicap at Catterick off a 2lb higher mark in April but he hasn't come close to replicating it in six runs since; capable if breaking on terms but he carries some risk.

16/1

4th

3

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Golden Prosperity

9st 4lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Scored at Catterick (5f) in April; below form since until hinting at a revival with fifth of nine in 5.5f Wetherby handicap one week ago, despite being very slowly away; this C&D winner needs considering.

15/2

11/2

Form: 423223 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
3-70 and has finished second 16 times; often gets going too late and didn't get the breaks when second in a similar C&D event (good to firm) a year ago (his only visit here); in good form under Alfie Gee since June, placed on a sound surface all five starts (7f and 6f); yet to win on turf but this could be run to suit and he's impossible to ignore.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

9

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

19:20 Brighton

My Boy Jack

9st 0lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Fair third in a classified over C&D (good to firm) last month but has yet to win on turf with all three wins coming at Wolverhampton; best to leave until he returns to his favoured track.

20/1

3rd

6

(6)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:26 Brighton

My Boy Jack

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Finished third in this race last year but he isn't arriving in the same form this time around; easy enough to look elsewhere.

25/1

Form: 38-934

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Much more like it when third of ten in June and backed that up when beaten 2l (also 5f on good here) a fortnight ago; kept at it both times and this trip looks worth exploring again; player in her first classified.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

11

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Thirsk

Ninety Nine

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: John Wainwright

2-29; her best form is on soft, even heavy, ground; runner-up at Catterick (5f, soft) last October; hasn't offered much in four starts since, finishing seventh (two places behind Kyber Crystal) at odds of 50-1 at Carlisle latest.

33/1

7th

7

(9)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Ninety Nine

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Wainwright

Both wins have come on ground on the soft side of good, but she does handle good to firm; back off her last winning mark, but she finished over 20l behind Lady Bouquet on her Catterick reappearance 15 days ago; first-time blinkers replace the usual cheekpieces.

25/1

10th

6

(11)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Ninety Nine

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

Last season ended with two poor runs and she's without a win since October 2024; however, that came over C&D and her best performance last season also came here; not written off on her reappearance.

16/1

Form: 445127 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Struck at the tenth time of asking when scoring at Redcar (good to firm) in June; ran at least as well when second of 16 at Ayr (also 6f, good to soft) a fortnight later; weakened quickly next time but that earlier form gives her a big shout; classified debut.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Hamilton

Baby Rover

9st 3lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Had a good run of form in early summer last year, getting off the mark at Redcar (6f, good to firm), but rather up and down since and she found little at Ayr ten days ago; hard to rule out if back to best, though.

13/2

6th

12

(10)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ayr

Baby Rover

8st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Katie Scott

A good spell in 2025 included a Redcar win (6f, good to firm) and a close second in this race (good to soft); slow to find her form this year but things started to look up when she was second of nine at Carlisle (6f) in June; primed to go well.

9/1

2nd

7

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Baby Rover

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Katie Scott

Scored off today's basement mark at Redcar (6f, good to firm) just under a year ago and came second over C&D (soft) in September; yet to strike form after four starts this year but there have been some excuses; worth a glance in the betting.

16/1

Form: 9847

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 37

Form & Verdict
Showed little in three starts at 5f and took a firm grip when stepped up to 7f in a Newcastle classified (AW) a fortnight ago; now tries 6f with a visor on; comfortably bottom on RPRs today but still requires a market watch.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

8

(5)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

15:48 Pontefract

Princess Vivi

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

0-11, but has shown some ability and didn't seem to lack for stamina when a close fourth of six at Beverley (1m4f, good) a fortnight ago; could make the frame again.

16/1

4th

5

(3)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Princess Vivi

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Ten-race maiden but she ran one of her better races when second of seven (beaten 3l) here over 8.5f 27 days ago; doesn't appear to be crying out for this step up in trip but she has claims if seeing it out.

15/2

2nd

8

(6)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:15 Beverley

Princess Vivi

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

First real signs of promise when fourth in a couple of minor AW events in March; not at her best 16 days ago and she is not a solid option back on turf.

25/1

Form: 336353

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
0-13 but has started to knock on the door in a visor this year; went fairly close at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in June and third again at Ayr (5f, good to soft) under Rhys Elliott last time; led in both and should give it another good go in his first classified.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

7

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Sanbona

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Won twice in minor 5f events last summer (AW and good to soft); also ran well when second to Crocus Time over C&D last August; recent return to action at Redcar may have been needed but there wasn't enough encouragement to earn him the vote this time.

16/1

9th

5

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:58 Redcar

Sanbona

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

5f wins on AW/turf in August/September last year and he's on a handy mark on that form; however, his campaign concluded with two disappointing runs and he needs to get back on track on this reappearance outing.

14/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £32.50
Straight Forecast £30.38
Trifecta £151.20

Selections

The Times:

Golden Prosperity

POSTDATA:

Filey Beach

RP RATINGS:

Baby Rover

The Star:

Ninety Nine

SPOTLIGHT:

Crocus Time

The Sun:

My Boy Jack

Daily Mirror:

Baby Rover

Telegraph:

Filey Beach

D Express:

Filey Beach

The Guardian:

Golden Prosperity

Daily Mail:

Golden Prosperity

Daily Record:

Golden Prosperity