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17:00 Thirsk
Helmsley Apprentice Handicap (Class 5)
- 18 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- £6,000 added
- Form 2/6500-0
- Age 4
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 69
- Trainer M Brittain
- Jockey P Donaghy
chased leaders stands side, ridden and weakened over 1f out
- Form 150670
- Age 4
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 67
- Trainer T D Barron
- Jockey D Heslop
mid-division stands side, ridden over 1f out, one pace and no impression final furlong
- Form 44-2243
- Age 3
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 66
- Trainer J R Best
- Jockey Amelia Hegarty
with leader stands side, ridden to lead overall over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace
- Form 0-02609
- Age 4
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey M Coumbe
chased leaders stands side, ridden over 2f otu, weakened over 1f out
- Form 2-1870
- Age 3
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 65
chased leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to lead that side inside final furlong
- Form 496-369
- Age 6
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer D Carroll
- Jockey Keith Mcdonnell
mid-division stand side, ridden over 1f out, kept on, not reach leaders
- Form 136500
- Age 4
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer E J Alston
- Jockey Chris Glenister
chased leaders stands side, weakened over 1f out
- Form 454796
- Age 5
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer D W Barker
- Jockey J Rogers
switched to race far side after 1f, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened
- Form 00/8103
- Age 5
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 53
- Trainer D W Chapman
- Jockey P Pickard
in touch stands side, led overall over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
- Form 226006
- Age 6
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 48
chased leader far side, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
- Form 68-5968
- Age 4
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey L Betts
behind stands side, switched right and headway over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to go 2nd towards finish
- Form 009-308
- Age 7
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer R E Barr
- Jockey Laura Reynolds
towards rear stands side, headway over 1f out, driven and kept on final furlong, not reach leaders
- Form 380-860
- Age 4
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer R E Barr
- Jockey Sophie Doyle
chased leaders stands side, weakened over 1f out
- Form 65272-0
- Age 6
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 43
- Trainer C W Fairhurst
- Jockey Declan Cannon
always behind stands side
- Form 407-008
- Age 4
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 43
- Trainer C W Fairhurst
- Jockey Bradley Roper
led far side group, ridden over 1f out, headed and one pace final furlong
- Form 08000-6
- Age 7
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 43
- Trainer M Brittain
- Jockey Andrew Heffernan
chased leaders stands side, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on
- Form 08000-8
- Age 6
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 45
chased leaders stands side, ridden and weakened over 1f out
- Form 778-00
- Age 3
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer R C Guest
- Jockey Charles Eddery
led stands side group, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 3110-70
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer Mrs A Duffield
- Jockey Ashley Morgan
Nonrunner
In depth
Verdict
Luck may play as big a part as judgement in this apprentice handicap and the vote goes to the consistent Hucking Hope ahead of Black Oval and Joshua's Gold. The selection has only won once in 12 starts however he is very consistent and should give punters a run for their money. He is yet to really prove himself on quick ground, however he looks potentially well-berthed in stall 14 and is fancied to score, although his inexperienced jockey would have to be a slight doubt- however, 'judge not, lest you be judged' should be the order of the day and it could be that young Miss Amelia proves the ace in the pack. The Thrifty Bear is now out of form so is overlooked, and of more interest may be Alugat who tends to come good at this time of year and should be monitored for support. Black Oval has to be played very late but he has one of the more experienced jockeys aboard so don't rule out a big run, whilst Joshua's Gold is consistent and could run into a place. At a price Cadogen Square could go well, however Hucking Hope is taken to land the spoils.
Formwatch
Sir Orpen (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders and keen, far side group, ridden well over 1f out, soon weakened, 16th of 18, 9l behind Quicks The Word (8-5) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.
Hucking Hope (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Raced far side to track leader, led over 2f out, kept on no chance with stand side group, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Nouveau (8-4) at Folkestone 6f 3yo app hcp (5) gs in Jul.
Mr Rooney (IRE) 25-1 (8-3) Raced centre, always behind, 9th of 11, 6l behind Deserted Dane (9-3) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jun.
Joshua's Gold (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) With leader, ridden and lost place over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 15, 7l behind Million Percent (9-0) at Catterick 7f hcap (6) gf in May.
Maison Dieu 12-1 (9-4) Behind, headway over 3f out, soon ridden and outpaced final 2f, last of 10, 6l behind Sedge (9-8) at W'hampton 7f hcap (6) pol in Jul.
Muara 13-2 (9-4) Chased leaders far side, ridden along halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 15, 6l behind Sahara Silk (9-3) at Beverley 5f fll hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Cadogen Square 25-1 (8-3) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 11, 3l behind dhtrs Gap Princess (8-12) & Riquewihr (9-8) at Thirsk 6f fll hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Lambency (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Mid-division, outpaced 2f out, never on terms, 8th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Whittinghamvillage (8-8) at Hamilton 1m hcap (6) gs in Jul.