18.10
GoodThirsk Hunt Cup Day Saturday 2nd May Book Now Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £3925.5
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 5
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £1.60
Form: 300212 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 10st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 4 (3) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Good run of form ground to a halt at Thirsk ten days ago when he wasn't on his best behaviour in the stalls; has the ability to feature off this mark but is not without risk. |
14/1 |
|
9th 10 (8) |
1st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
He had dropped a long way in the weights before ending a losing run at Newcastle (5f) in March; added a C&D win in April and he has run well in defeat in both runs since; creeping back up the weights and had a 53-day break but he has the ability to go well. |
6/1 |
16/1
- Place: £5.40
Form: 12038- D
Last run: 102 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (6) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
All three wins have been over 6f on soft ground, the latest an apprentice handicap at Carlisle last week when coming from well off the pace (Pop Star fourth); unpenalised; any rain a bonus. |
9/2 |
|
1st 3 (9) |
8th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Shaped well and looked rather unlucky in two races at Thirsk in April; two attempts over this C&D (soft) comprise a second-place finish and success; likely player if bouncing back from below-par effort last time. |
7/2 |
|
9th 12 (2) |
17th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Soft-ground C&D winner last autumn who's twice been unlucky in big-field Thirsk handicaps switched to cheekpieces this spring; better off with Juan Les Pins than on his comeback and enters calculations. |
7/1 |
10/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 995-68 D
Last run: 70 days
W: 9st 8lb
7 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 15 (16) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Picking up his share of prize money this season, making the frame five times either side of his Pontefract (6f, good) win last month; despite that he is still 5lb lower than when a close fourth in this race 12 months ago; each-way shout. |
11/1 |
|
2nd 3 (7) |
25th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Finished second in the corresponding race 12 months ago when rated 4lb higher; back to winning ways at Pontefract (6f, good) this month and his latest C&D third was another good run; place claims once again. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 1 (1) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Off the mark for the year when comfortably seeing off nine rivals at Pontefract (6f, good) 11 days ago; 2lb well in under a penalty; ran well over C&D last summer; solid claims. |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: 37/47-
Last run: 141 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 (10) |
26th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
0-11 but she has performed with credit in each of her four 6f runs since undergoing wind surgery last November; close third off this mark at Hamilton last week; drops to 5f for the first time, with cheekpieces enlisted; each-way shout. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 5 (1) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Ex-Hugo Palmer; ten-race maiden; has finished fourth over 6f on three of her four runs this term (good/good to firm/AW), latest a fillies' handicap at Newcastle. |
10/1 |
|
4th 1 (7) |
19th May 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Consistent maiden who'll find this easier than the handicaps she's contested previously; had plenty of chances now but is fine on Tapeta and is one to consider for a yard also responsible for Perfect Price. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 28080- CD
Last run: 129 days
W: 9st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (1) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Front-runner who made an encouraging reappearance at Thirsk in April; hasn't built on it, but this drop to 5f (for just the third time in a long career) is an interesting move and the fitting of a tongue-strap might help too; well drawn on the rail. |
9/1 |
|
7th 3 (2) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Front-runner who made an encouraging seasonal debut in higher-grade contest at Thirsk (6f good; visored) in April; not in same form on either start since (blinkers refitted last time) but has slipped to a tempting mark. |
12/1 |
|
7th 9 (5) |
1st May 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Two-time C&D winner; unplaced but ran with credit in two Thirsk handicaps last month; type to pop up soon off a reduced mark. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 6543-0 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (10) |
9th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Had some fair form for Richard Hannon last season; running creditably for current stable without really threatening; now drops into a Class 6 and he is one to note for market confidence. |
10/1 |
|
7th 7 (2) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
A fair 6f winner for Richard Hannon in 2025; yet to reach that form in five runs for Sam England though, again slowly into his stride when eighth of ten in 6f handicap at Pontefract 12 days ago; others are preferred. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 10600- D
Last run: 174 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (7) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 143y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Only fifth in a field of six last week at Nottingham, but was close up behind Spirit Of Applause and that represented some return to form. |
20/1 |
|
5th 7 (1) |
2nd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 8y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
C&D winner who returned to form when third at Ripon (5f, good) in May and is 5lb lower today; however, this 7yo has struggled on both starts since and has something to prove. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 50-477
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (1) |
10th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Four wins over 5f for Iain Jardine, but unplaced in three starts on the AW since returning for this yard in January; 8lb below last winning mark, but drying ground and return to 6f pose questions; cheekpieces return. |
12/1 |
|
7th 2 (12) |
5th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
A fair 5f scorer for Iain Jardine; shaped encouragingly for his new yard when fourth at Southwell (5f) in January but raced too freely over 6f when seventh at Wolverhampton since; can bounce back here. |
16/1 |
|
7th 5 (8) |
16th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Campaigned mostly over 5f; posted a resurgent effort at Southwell on stable/seasonal debut; successful twice off current mark, so holds possibilities provided he's as effective back at 6f. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 69657- D
Last run: 129 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (1) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Soundly beaten at Redcar (7f, good) a fortnight ago, so his losing run continues, but he was in good heart previously and kept on well when making the frame at Ayr (7f, good to firm) and Carlisle (7f, good); this first crack at 1m is worth a go and he's not ruled out each-way. |
33/1 |
|
9th 2 (12) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Course winner (6f) who has been running well in defeat lately having fallen down the weights, as when third of nine at Carlisle (7f, good) three weeks ago; losing run now up to 16, though. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 3 (7) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 195y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Still 3lb lower than when second of eight at Pontefract (6f, good) last month, but losing run up to 15 and he does seem best at shorter. |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: 90747- D
Last run: 160 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (10) |
14th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
6f Polytrack winner; on the slide in the handicap for some time; drops again in grade for this first start at the track; has shown he acts on Tapeta at Newcastle and is on a very handy mark in relation to the form he showed there last October; blinkers go on; remains unproven over this trip. |
33/1 |
|
9th 12 (7) |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
AW scorer for previous yard; inconsistent for current stable and has failed to show his form in two starts this term; well treated on best turf efforts but he's not particularly solid. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 92118- D
Last run: 186 days
W: 9st 10lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (7) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 6y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won two in a row over C&D last September (good to soft/soft) and returned to form with very close fourth at Southwell (6f, AW) in April on his second start of the season; slow ground would be a major boost to his claims. |
5/1 |
|
4th 3 (4) |
29th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Back-to-back wins at Hamilton last September (6f); regular cheekpieces were left off for return and he shaped as if needing the run; can build on that in refitted headgear here; last AW run (over C&D) was his best effort on an artificial surface. |
7/1 |
|
11th 7 (5) |
10th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Scored twice on a soft surface over 6f at Hamilton last September, but was weak in the market when failing in his hat-trick bid at Pontefract (6f, soft) the following month; may need this first start in six months and wouldn't want the ground to dry out too much. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 108-00 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| 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 |
9st 7lb |
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 |
8st 12lb |
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 |
9st 5lb |
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 |
33/1
Form: /576-7
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (5) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 195y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Eight-race maiden; put some disappointing efforts behind him and made bold bid from the front before weakening into fourth behind The Gay Blade over C&D (good) last month but others appeal more all the same. |
14/1 |
|
4th 5 (9) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 195y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
0-7; showed plenty of ability in both starts on soft ground as a 2yo, but has regressed in an abbreviated career since; best watched. |
40/1 |
20/1
Form: 13000- D
Last run: 195 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 (7) |
14th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Four wins over 5f/6f last season; back to winning ways at Thirsk last time (6f, good to firm; cheekpieces back on); not ideally drawn but a contender off 4lb higher. |
7/2 |
|
1st 5 (15) |
1st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Won three sprint handicaps last spring and he is now 9lb lower than for the last of them; 2026 had been a struggle until he emerged from the doldrums with a good second at Ripon (6f, good) two weeks ago; now has something to build on. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 1 (5) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won two in a row over 6f at Ripon (good) last May but he's been out of sorts this season and was last eight back here three weeks ago; now 9lb lower than for his last success but he needs a major revival back in trip; cheekpieces reapplied. |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 12911- D
Last run: 195 days
W: 10st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (9) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Veteran who is a ten-time winner at Ripon, most recently last September; led for long way in small field over 6f here most recently and appears to retain a sizeable chunk of ability. |
12/1 |
|
4th 5 (3) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Ten of his 12 wins have been at Ripon including seven on fast and slow ground over C&D; hasn't threatened in three runs this season but he was a respectable second at Catterick (6f) last time and he's in the mix back at this track. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 3 (2) |
30th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 212y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Standing dish at Ripon, where he's recorded ten of his 12 wins; his 71st start is his first here; below par in both starts this season; drops 2lb but perhaps needs further favours from the handicapper to win again. |
10/1 |
Non-runners
Yorkshire Glory
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £80.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £73.45 |
| Tricast | £225.16 |
| Trifecta | £432.60 |
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