14:10 Thirsk

Friday 8 August 2025

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goracing.co.uk Future Stars Apprentice Classified Stakes

Off time: 14:12 | Winning time: 1m 10.51s

(1)

Bellagio Man^v⁷¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-9| J: Lewis Chalkley⁽⁵⁾| T: A Brittain| OR: 50| D

28/1

Fair gelding. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 22/1, seventh of 13 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good) 71 days ago. The evidence suggests that he's more of a force on the AW nowadays. Yard also saddles Princess Vivi.

Form: 653047

(4)

Crocus Time⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Morgan Cole| T: R E Barr| OR: 48

11/2

Modest filly. Remains a maiden after 24 Flat runs. 5/1, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 9 days ago. May well have a part to play.

Form: 90-4535

(2)

Eldeyaar^p⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: Jake Dickson⁽⁵⁾| T: A Brittain| OR: 45| D

22/1

Modest gelding. Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. 14/1, fifth of 9 in minor event at Newcastle (6f) 7 days ago, ridden too aggressively. Looks vulnerable for win purposes.

Form: 506785

(7)

Filey Beach¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Warren Fentiman| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 45| BF

13/8

Modest gelding. Good third of 11 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, good, 11/4) 12 days ago. Now 0-12, but certainly wouldn't be without each-way hope if able to reproduce that effort here.

Form: 2296-43

(6)

Golden Prosperity^p¹²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: Tom Kiely-Marshall| T: T Coyle & K Wood| OR: 49| D

11/2

Modest gelding. Latest win at Nottingham in June. Good second of 11 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, good, 22/1) 12 days ago. Definite chance on these terms, but the worry is that he has performed poorly on each of his 6 previous visits to Thirsk.

Form: 715042

(10)

My Boy Jack⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: Alfie Gee⁽⁸⁾| T: K Frost| OR: 47| D

9/2

Modest gelding. Three wins from 70 Flat runs. 5/1, respectable third of 8 in handicap at Leicester (6f, good to firm) 9 days ago. Place possibilities.

Form: 423223

(9)

Ninety Nine^p¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Jack Nicholls⁽³⁾| T: J S Wainwright| OR: 49

14/1

Modest filly. 5/1, fourth of 6 in handicap at this course (5f, good) 14 days ago. Well worth another crack at this trip and she's high on the shortlist.

Form: 138-934

(8)

Baby Rover¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Archie Young| T: K Scott| OR: 50| D

9/1

Modest filly. Winner at Redcar in June. Seventh of 8 in handicap (4/1) at Redcar (6f, good) 19 days ago. Big chance down in class.

Form: 445127

(5)

Princess Vivi^v1¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Ethan Tindall⁽⁵⁾| T: A Brittain| OR: 37

80/1

Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, seventh of 9 in minor event at Newcastle (7.1f) 13 days ago. Significant step forward needed now equipped with a visor.

Form: 9847

(3)

Sanbona^v¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Rhys Elliott⁽³⁾| T: M Dods| OR: 49

18/1

Modest gelding. 10/1, respectable third of 7 in handicap at Ayr (5f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Live each-way contender.

Form: 336353

Forecasts

Filey Beach (13/8), My Boy Jack (9/2), Golden Prosperity (11/2), Crocus Time (11/2), Baby Rover (9/1), Ninety Nine (14/1), Sanbona (18/1), Eldeyaar (22/1), Bellagio Man (28/1), Princess Vivi (80/1)

Though she's evidently not proving the easiest to train, NINETY NINE has been shaping as though the return to this trip will be in her favour and she looks up to winning a low-key affair such as this. Baby Rover has a clear chance on these terms and Crocus Time is also feared, despite her 0-24 record. Golden Prosperity has form claims, but his record at this track tempers enthusiasm.