September 07 / 17.30 York

17.30

Good

Sky Bet, For The Fans Mile Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 7f 192y
  • Class 4
  • 16 runners
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Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 040100 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
20-1 winner in a big field here (7f, good) in July on first run since wind surgery and he stays 1m; however, he's beaten only one rival on each of his two runs since and needs another revival.
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4th

2

(1)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

Obelix

10st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Julie Camacho

Infrequent winner who is usually held up (can start slowly) and he needs everything to drop right; capable off this mark but if missing the kick from stall 1 he could be behind the black ball.

8/1

13th

12

(15)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

Obelix

9st 1lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Julie Camacho

Won in fields of a similar size to today's at York (7f, good) last July and Wetherby (7f, good to firm) in June; outside of those wins his form figures since last June read 000089055 and he's a type who needs everything to drop right, but it's possible that will happen off an expected good pace today.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: -14904 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Two-time French 1m winner who was sold for 18,000euros in July and was a 2l fourth of eight at 25-1 on last month's stable debut at Ayr (1m, good); could have more to offer for trainer who does very well with French recruits.
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11th

12

(1)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:55 York

Zryan

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David O’Meara

Two AW wins in the winter (9.4f/1m2f); it's possible he's gone off the boil but when beaten 8l in ninth of 13 at Newmarket a fortnight ago he was denied a clear passage before keeping on nicely; not ruled out each-way back up in trip.

25/1

9th

5

(11)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Zryan

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Won twice on the AW over the winter but he seems to have gone off the boil, well beaten at Newcastle on Good Friday; not so effective yet on turf; others make more appeal.

16/1

11th

13

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Zryan

8st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David O’Meara

Won at Wolverhampton (9.4f) in December and over this C&D in January; below best at Wolverhampton (8.6f) latest and he's running in a higher grade than he's used to, but he has an each-way shout on the pick of his winter form.

16/1

Form: -05313 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Beat his 18 rivals to win over C&D (good) in July and another good run when third behind two 3yos at Haydock (1m, good) last time; in the mix.
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4th

1

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

19:42 Pontefract

Billyb

9st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Ended 2025 with 1m Southwell win and largely in good nick this season, seventh of 14 in 1m Carlisle handicap last month; not ruled out from a slipping mark.

10/1

7th

3

(14)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:35 Carlisle

Billyb

10st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Craig Lidster

Six-time winner, the most recent coming on the AW at Southwell off this mark in November; runner-up off a 4lb lower mark in this race in 2024 but he hasn't threatened in three starts this year; others make more appeal.

25/1

13th

2

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:50 York

Billyb

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Craig Lidster

Course winner (1m, good) last summer and signed off 2025 with 1m success at Southwell; better effort this year when respectable seventh of 11 at Beverley (7.5f, good) a fortnight ago; may come on again.

20/1

Form: 225522 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Just one win from his last 33 starts and that was last June; however, he's finished second five times this season, including over C&D (good) and at Ripon a fortnight ago; there's every chance he'll be in the shake-up.
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4th

2

(8)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

17:30 Carlisle

Barley

10st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner; on a losing run but he has run several good races in defeat this year, including here; more minor money on the cards.

8/1

4th

11

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Ripon

Barley

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Made the frame for the seventh consecutive time, albeit beaten 7l, when second of 14 at Redcar (1m, good to firm) a week ago; holds no secrets from the handicapper but ought to give another good account.

15/2

2nd

12

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:12 Redcar

Barley

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Beaten under 1l when third of 15 at York (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago and has now made the frame six consecutive times; holds no secrets from the handicapper but ought to give another good account.

8/1

Form: 6769-4 D

Last run: 111 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Well treated on French form up to April 2023; didn't run badly in May on sole outing this year and perhaps the subsequent wind op will have helped, but his claims aren't compelling on the evidence of the last two seasons.
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1st

2

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

17:25 Redcar

Rajapour

10st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: David O’Meara

C&D winner last month off 8lb lower and the following week suffered a fall at York; good to see him bounce back from that with a respectable show at Hamilton; this mark might be on the high side.

7/2

5th

1

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Rajapour

10st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Had been bubbling under prior to winning easily at Redcar (1m, good to firm) last month; keeping on (although still had a fair bit of ground to make up) when clipping heels and coming down 1f out at York last Saturday; 9lb higher than at Redcar but still a potential class act at this level if that nasty experience last weekend hasn't left a mark.

4/1

9

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:05 York

Rajapour

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Had been bubbling under prior to winning easily at Redcar (1m, good to firm) on Sunday, and given the style of that success he looks an attractive proposition under a 5lb penalty; high on the list.

9/2

Form: 718830 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent this year and well beaten at Chepstow last time (bled from the nose); however, this two-time 7f course winner was a close third of 22 here (7f) two starts ago and he won over 1m on AW last December; capable of having a big say if returning to form now back here.
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6th

9

(2)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Feel The Need

9st 3lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Herrington

Winner here at 1m who has also been involved in tight finishes over C&D, most recently in January; this will probably take more winning though and he needs more than he's shown on his last two turf starts.

9/1

13th

19

(15)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Feel The Need

9st 2lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Herrington

Good C&D record includes a win in this race (good to firm) off 1lb higher last year; good second at Southwell (7f) in January but always behind over C&D four months later; may well have needed that outing but needed to see more to be confident.

14/1

21th

14

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Feel The Need

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael Herrington

Most of his 14 races at York have been over 7f, including wins in this race in 2024 and another last June; absent since second on AW in January and that's the longest break he's had for two years, which asks a question, but he has to be considered off his last winning mark.

16/1

Form: 465321 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Has improved with each of his three handicap starts, most recently winning easily at Sandown (1m, good) in July; hit with an 11lb rise but this progressive 3yo may be able to take it in his stride for his top yard, especially as the runner-up and the third have franked that latest form.
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6th

1

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:18 Kilbeggan

Earthwatch

11st 9lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Sandown 1m handicap winner for William Haggas; seems to be improving gradually over hurdles; decent fourth over C&D two weeks ago; non-runner 4.45 Wexford Friday

7/2

Form: 101321 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won at Redcar (1m, good to soft) in July and placed elsewhere on next two outings before making all at Redcar (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago; tougher task today but this progressive 3yo could go well once more.
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13th

22

(15)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Double Parked

8st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner on good in June but held off this mark in a Class 3 over 1m1f at Hamilton 11 days ago and this is even harder.

28/1

5th

8

(6)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

19:00 Hamilton

Double Parked

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Bounced back from a lesser effort when narrowly beaten in a first-time tongue-tie at Redcar (1m, good) in June before winning at York (1m2f, good) next time; won't mind this drop back in trip and holds claims off this 4lb higher mark.

9/1

1st

4

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Double Parked

11st 2lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Appeared to be found wanting for stamina over C&D two runs back but that was a warm handicap and he's since gone down narrowly in a Class 3 over 1m at Redcar (good; new tongue-tie), where he wasn't stopping; races up with the pace and firmly in the reckoning.

8/1

Form: 5-2195 BF

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Encouraging start to career last summer (including here) and he tapped back into that 2yo promise to win at Beverley (7.4f, good) in April; however, he hasn't shone the last twice and has something to prove.
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9

(6)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:08 Beverley

Bowen Island

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Gained his breakthrough victory over C&D in April but he's failed to match that form in three subsequent outings, 11th at York (1m) 16 days ago; blinkers are reached for now and he has something to prove.

14/1

9

(7)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:30 York

Bowen Island

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Encouraging start to career last summer (including here) and he tapped back into that 2yo promise to win at Beverley (7.4f, good) in April; however, he hasn't shone the last twice and has something to prove.

16/1

5th

1

(2)

17th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Bowen Island

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Doesn't always looks the easiest, but has finished runner-up in both starts on Tapeta (including over 7f here) and got off the mark at Beverley (7f, good) in April; made little impression in the Silver Bowl at Haydock last time, but respected back in calmer waters.

6/1

Form: 224102

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and denied a clear run when beaten only 3l in mid-division over 7f here in July and he's run really well either side of that, winning at Doncaster (7f, good) and going very close at Doncaster (7f, good to firm); should be fine now back up to 1m and could again be thereabouts.
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1st

2

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Doncaster

Commander Of Life

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jessica Macey

Has run a number of good in defeat races this season, including fourth over C&D last month; went down only to a progressive 3yo at Newbury (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago and the third and fourth have franked that form; bold show likely.

5/2

2nd

13

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Commander Of Life

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jessica Macey

Exposed four-time winner; has run a number of good races this season and Doncaster last time was one of those, as he did well to finish so close after missing the break; not without hope.

12/1

20/1

Form: 141257 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
He was having his first run beyond 1m2f and the blindfold was removed late when down the field in the Shergar Cup at Ascot last month; this front-runner had previously produced a solid spell of form over 1m/1m2f (on various ground) and could make a bold bid now back down in distance.
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6th

1

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

14:00 Doncaster

Canvas

9st 7lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

A two-time 1m winner here in 2025; made a promising return when fourth at Newmarket in May but well held in 1m handicaps at Carlisle and York since; has a bit to prove now.

4/1

9th

4

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:05 York

Canvas

9st 8lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Front-runner with a favourable low draw; shaped nicely at Newmarket (1m, good) on reappearance and quick ground was blamed for a poor run next time; below the mark of his last win (over C&D) and no surprise if he makes a bold bid from the front, especially if the rain materialises.

12/1

Form: 982056 D BF

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Second of six in first-time blinkers at Redcar in May and is on a reduced mark; however, below par on final three runs for the Quinn stable and his losing sequence is up to 17; a turnaround is required on stable debut.
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5th

4

(5)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

14:13 Thirsk

Tropez Power

11st 0lb

J: Miss Alice Cooke

T: Mark Walford

On a long losing sequence and current mark reflects a general decline in his form; not particularly solid on 2026 efforts and it's still over five years since his only turf win.

16/1

6th

7

(13)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Tropez Power

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Mark Walford

His last win was at Southwell in April 2024 but he travelled strongly for a long way before weakening there (7f) last month; record of 1-35 on turf but he's on a much lower mark back in this sphere and is well handicapped on his best form last season; one to keep an eye on with visor reapplied.

20/1

9th

7

(11)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Tropez Power

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Dry since a C&D win for the Quinn yard more than two years ago; now 10lb lower than when last seen on the AW (3-8 here) but has regressed on turf in the meantime and may just be on the downgrade.

25/1

Form: 097554 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Two wins last year (including C&D) and he's 7lb below his last winning mark; there has been the odd bright moment this season and he was a close fourth of seven at Redcar a fortnight ago, but it's been a regressive campaign and it's hard to be confident regarding his claims.
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7th

3

(10)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Theme Park

9st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Three good runs since the tongue-tie went on, last time finishing third of five at Nottingham (8.5f, good to firm); each-way chance.

11/2

3rd

1

(4)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:10 Nottingham

Theme Park

10st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Serial slow starter who ended a losing run off a 4lb lower mark at Doncaster 11 days ago before bumping into a well-handicapped winner over C&D last Thursday; holds claims, especially if he can get away on terms for a change.

3/1

2nd

2

(5)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:35 Nottingham

Theme Park

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Often slowly away, just as he was when winning at Doncaster (1m, good to firm; first-time tongue-tie) last week having dropped a long way in the weights; has to be respected under a 5lb penalty.

7/4

Form: 500220

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
He's without a win since May 2023 and was down the field at Newcastle (1m, AW) last time; however, prior to that he went very close in two Racing League handicaps (1m, soft/good) and is not written off each-way.
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8th

16

(1)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Lir Speciale

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Brian Ellison

First reserve; only 7s when beaten 8l behind Orandi over 1m here on Tuesday, weakening up the hill; good record over this trip, though, and ground-versatile, so not one to dismiss.

7th

15

(11)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:45 Galway

Lir Speciale

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Brian Ellison

Ended 2025 with a pair of heavy-ground wins at Doncaster (7f); useful form in defeat this year, in the frame in competitive York handicaps (good ground) on consecutive days last month; another good run when fifth of 17 on quick going at the same venue last time; ground-versatile, trip a worry.

14/1

5th

10

(12)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Lir Speciale

9st 1lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Ended 2025 with a pair of heavy-ground wins at Doncaster (7f); better form in defeat this year, placed in good C&D handicaps (good ground) in consecutive days last month; has won on fast ground and his connections took this race in 2024; needs serious consideration.

6/1

Form: 029822 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Just one win from her 16 races and is in a higher grade than she's used to, but she's produced some solid efforts since scoring at Doncaster in April and has gone very close on her last two starts; each-way possible.
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13th

6

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Harswell Ruby

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

One of two wins came over C&D (April); some good runs in the meantime and has a handy draw to work from.

12/1

4th

2

(7)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:15 Redcar

Harswell Ruby

10st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Roger Fell

Both wins have been over 1m but she did go close over this C&D last September (good to soft); ran well at Pontefract (1m, good) two starts ago but below her best at Thirsk (good to firm) two weeks ago; steps back up in trip.

7/2

4th

3

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Harswell Ruby

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Two wins from 29 starts, with the most recent success coming in April over this C&D; had cheekpieces back on (retained) when runner-up at Pontefract (1m, good) nine days ago and holds good claims off the same mark.

15/8

Form: -26348

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Two soft-ground wins last year and he's edged back down the weights, but he's failed to threaten on his last few runs and could do with rain.
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3rd

9

(8)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Onemorenomore

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Philip McBride

He's not consistent but he won over C&D last November and ran really well when second of 18 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago; major player if he's once more on song.

7/2

2nd

10

(16)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Onemorenomore

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Philip McBride

Has gained all wins at shorter, including three times off higher marks at Doncaster; however, not disgraced over 8.5f last time and enters calculations back here.

8/1

3rd

3

(8)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:15 Beverley

Onemorenomore

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Philip McBride

Should be making a big impact at this level and he is 1lb lower than for his Southwell win (7f) in November; still to convince he wants this far though.

8/1

Non-runners

Hale End

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £466.10
Straight Forecast £288.43
Tricast £2680.00
Trifecta £9183.90

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Earthwatch

D Express:

Billyb

SPOTLIGHT:

Canvas

TOPSPEED:

Harswell Ruby

POSTDATA:

Zryan

RP RATINGS:

Theme Park

Daily Record:

Barley

Telegraph:

Earthwatch

The Star:

Earthwatch

The Times:

Canvas

Daily Mirror:

Billyb

The Sun:

Billyb