17:40 York

Friday 10 July 2026

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William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Apprentice Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Off time: 17:41 | Winning time: 2m 32.14s

(6)

Golden West¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 10-0| J: Jake Dickson⁽⁵⁾| T: T D Easterby| OR: 79

10/1

Not won since his 2-y-o days but falling down the weights as a result and both starts for this yard have offered encouragement, having his work cut out when second to a progressive rival last time. Now drops into 0-80 company for the first time and has the assistance of a good-value claimer.

Form: 4878/42

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(8)

Nightsinwhitesatin^p⁵⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: C Horgan⁽³⁾| T: E Bethell| OR: 79| BF

11/2

Winless since last August but in the frame 3 times at around this trip this season, the latest coming when second of 4 at Catterick in May. This bigger field should suit her style a bit better than that race did and she's respected for a stable in fine form.

Form: 442-242

(2)

Secret Beach^t¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 10-0| J: Warren Fentiman| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 79| CD

28/1

Won this race from a 9 lb lower mark last year for Ben Brookhouse but has proven inconsistent thus far for this yard and looks vulnerable in attempt to retain his crown.

Form: 421-957

(1)

High Fibre⁵¹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-0| J: Mason Paetel| T: James Owen| OR: 79

11/1

Won over hurdles for Harry Fry at Kempton in March. Returns to Flat for first time since 2024 but is a previous winner in this sphere and has joined a stable that generally excels with new recruits so he's worth a check in the betting going without his regular equipment.

Form: 267806/

(7)

Humble Spark^p²⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-13| J: Lauren Young⁽³⁾| T: J S Goldie| OR: 78| D

7/2

Building a lengthy losing run but was in top form when very close second of 9 to a 3-y-o winner over C&D 27 days ago. Below par over further when turned out 7 days later, but holds strong claims returned to this venue.

Form: 422629

(10)

Nicator²²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: Taryn Langley⁽³⁾| T: K P De Foy| OR: 77

9/1

Lightly-raced sort who's progressed with experience and ran his best race when second of 6 in a handicap at Yarmouth 22 days ago. Free-going sort has stamina to prove stepping up in trip.

Form: 622-42

(4)

Optician²⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-10| J: C J Whiteley⁽⁵⁾| T: M Herrington| OR: 75| D

13/2

First 5 wins all came on all-weather but he gained a first turf success in 6-runner handicap at Doncaster over this trip 26 days ago. 3 lb rise fair and he should remain competitive for stable in tremendous form.

Form: 30P-401

(5)

Green Sky⁷^{(ex 5)}

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: Toby Moore⁽⁷⁾| T: B R Millman| OR: 67| D

11/4

Had lost her way over hurdles for David Pipe in the spring but doubled her tally on the level at Chepstow 7 days ago for new connections with her usual headgear left off. Has a bit more to find under a penalty.

Form: 158/451

(3)

Pleasant Man^p⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 9-5| J: Alex Jary| T: Joey Ramsden| OR: 70| D

33/1

Veteran who isn't the force of old but won an ordinary affair at Doncaster over this trip 20 days ago. Had limitations exposed when third of 4 at Yarmouth last time and this looks tougher again.

Form: 473313

(9)

Queen Roslyn²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 8-11| J: Rhys Elliott⁽³⁾| T: B Ellison| OR: 62| D

9/1

Won over hurdles in March and found the trip inadequate when down field over 1¼m returned to the Flat 28 days ago. Should strip fitter for that outing and be suited by a return to this trip, but this is a better race than she need contest.

Form: 17115-0

Forecasts

Green Sky (11/4), Humble Spark (7/2), Nightsinwhitesatin (11/2), Optician (13/2), Nicator (9/1), Queen Roslyn (9/1), Golden West (10/1), High Fibre (11/1), Secret Beach (28/1), Pleasant Man (33/1)

HUMBLE SPARK went very close here a couple of starts back and looks to have a good chance of ending his losing run back at this venue. Golden West is interesting down slightly in grade having shown a bit more recently, while Nightsinwhitesatin is capable of winning this if things drop right for her style.