Ebor Day at York: Outsiders, horses for courses and key trends for the big race
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29 July 2026
Wednesday 29th July
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Racing TV Free Trial British Apprentice Handicap (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 5f 217y
- Going: Good To Firm
- Runners
- 7
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Centre
- Weather
- Mostly cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Fluffed lines as favourite for a C&D handicap when last seen in May; earlier form solid
13-240
Age: 4
Weight: 10-1
OR: 86
Days: 65
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May 26 | Red Redcar | 6f GF | 4Hc | 9-10 t | 11/11 | Badri (13L) | 3/1F | 86 | 50 |
| 1 May 26 | Asc Ascot | 5f GF | 4Hc | 9-3 t | 4/17 | Far Above The Law (2L) | 13/2 | 86 | 88 |
| 9 Apr 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-10 t | 2/6 | Gold Star Hero (1¾L) | 2/1 | 86 | 90 |
| 31 Oct 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 3Hc | 9-3 t | 3/13 | Lakers (2½L) | 100/30F | 86 | 88 |
| 16 Oct 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-10 t1 | 1/9 | Jungle Drums (dht) | 18/5 | 84 | 90 |
| 20 Sep 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 9-12 | 6/10 | Photosynthesis (4L) | 8/1 | 86 | 81 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Low-key run latest but the return of blinkers could give him a lift
48-033
Age: 3
Weight: 9-10
OR: 86
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 26 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 7f GF | 43yHc | 9-10 t | 3/3 | Marengo Storm (8¾L) | 13/8 | 87 | 69 |
| 1 Jun 26 | Wdr Windsor | 6f GF | 33yHc | 9-1 tb1 | 3/10 | River Spey (1½L) | 4/1J | 87 | 89 |
| 17 Apr 26 | Nby Newbury | 7f Gd | 23yHc | 9-3 | 10/14 | Stellar Sunrise (8L) | 25/1 | 89 | 76 |
| 19 Sep 25 | Ayr Ayr | 6f Sft | 22yHc | 9-6 | 8/9 | Ardisia (18L) | 7/2 | 91 | 38 |
| 25 Aug 25 | Rip Ripon | 6f Gd | 2yL | 9-5 | 4/7 | Anaisa (2½L) | 5/2 | 89 | 77 |
| 18 Jul 25 | Nby Newbury | 6f GF | 2yL | 9-2 | 3/5 | Wise Approach (6L) | 4/1 | - | 86 |
Latest Chepstow third was a better run but more will be needed for the new headgear
20-983
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 82
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jul 26 | Chp Chepstow | 6f GF | 43yHc | 9-11 | 3/8 | Maid In Devon (1¼L) | 9/1 | 82 | 83 |
| 6 May 26 | Chs Chester | 6f Gd | 33yHc | 9-4 v1 | 8/12 | Cherry Baker (3¼L) | 11/1 | 84 | 77 |
| 18 Apr 26 | Thi Thirsk | 5f Gd | 33yHc | 9-4 | 9/14 | Simplify (5½L) | 18/1 | 85 | 70 |
| 11 Oct 25 | Yor York | 6f Gd | 2yL | 9-3 | 11/13 | Division (8½L) | 20/1 | 86 | 71 |
| 19 Sep 25 | Ayr Ayr | 6f Sft | 22yHc | 9-0 | 2/9 | Ardisia (2½L) | 25/1 | 85 | 82 |
| 19 Jun 25 | Asc Ascot | 5f GF | 2yG2 | 9-3 | 15/15 | Charles Darwin (10½L) | 66/1 | - | 69 |
D
10 x Distance Winner - Won 10 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (0%)
Back to form when second of 19 at York 18 days ago; up 3lb but needs serious consideration
404072
Age: 8
Weight: 9-6
OR: 77
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 26 | Yor York | 6f GF | 4Hc | 9-3 v | 2/19 | Magic Boy (nk) | 22/1 | 74 | 82 |
| 26 Jun 26 | Don Doncaster | 6f GF | 4Hc | 9-0 v | 7/8 | Zubaru (5¼L) | 14/1 | 76 | 68 |
| 13 Jun 26 | Yor York | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 9-6 v | 20/21 | Musical Touch (13½L) | 20/1 | 77 | 45 |
| 5 Jun 26 | Don Doncaster | 6f GF | 4Hc | 9-2 v | 4/13 | Novello Lad (2¼L) | 16/1 | 78 | 81 |
| 23 May 26 | Yor York | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 9-8 v | 14/20 | Lord Roxby (10½L) | 17/2 | 79 | 55 |
| 2 May 26 | Thi Thirsk | 6f GF | 4Hc | 9-8 v | 4/9 | Emperor Caradoc (1¼L) | 9/2 | 79 | 80 |
w1
Wind Op - First run after wind operation
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (0%)
Huge chance on 2024 form but still seeking first handicap win and out of sorts for a while
0888-0
Age: 6
Weight: 9-6
OR: 77
Days: 54
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 26 | Don Doncaster | 6f GF | 4Hc | 9-4 | 11/13 | Novello Lad (7¾L) | 12/1 | 80 | 65 |
| 13 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-6 h | 8/9 | Heavenly Heather (8½L) | 12/1 | 82 | 63 |
| 3 Nov 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-8 h1 | 8/12 | Zoulu Chief (5¾L) | 28/1 | 84 | 76 |
| 18 Aug 25 | Ayr Ayr | 6f GF | 4Hc | 9-9 | 8/8 | Aberama Gold (13½L) | 7/2 | 84 | 49 |
| 2 Jul 25 | Thi Thirsk | 6f Gd | 3Hc | 9-13 p | 10/13 | Manila Scouse (7¼L) | 9/2 | 86 | 71 |
| 6 Jun 25 | Don Doncaster | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 9-10 | 4/9 | Trefor (2¾L) | 7/2 | 86 | 87 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
w2
Wind Op - Second run after wind operation
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (0%)
Down to a low mark; latest run was better than the bare figures; headgear returns; chance
76-460
Age: 8
Weight: 9-4
OR: 75
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 26 | Yor York | 6f GF | 4Hc | 9-2 | 10/19 | Magic Boy (5½L) | 33/1 | 78 | 69 |
| 28 May 26 | Yar Yarmouth | 6f GF | 4Hc | 9-4 p | 6/8 | Another Abbot (10L) | 100/30 | 80 | 58 |
| 8 May 26 | Rip Ripon | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 9-2 p | 4/9 | U Sure Do (3½L) | 9/1 | 82 | 77 |
| 5 Nov 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 2Hc | 8-0 p | 6/6 | Coul Angel (4¼L) | 40/1 | 85 | 79 |
| 12 Oct 25 | Goo Goodwood | 6f Gd | 3Hc | 8-13 p | 7/8 | Far Above Dream (5¾L) | 17/2 | 87 | 75 |
| 18 Sep 25 | Yar Yarmouth | 6f GS | 3Hc | 9-1 p | 2/5 | Caburn (3L) | 3/1 | 87 | 87 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Course Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts here (67%)
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
Conditions to suit and well treated now, 5lb lower than for his C&D third in May; chance
-98304
Age: 7
Weight: 9-3
OR: 74
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 26 | Cat Catterick | 6f GF | 4Hc | 9-13 p | 4/8 | The Good Biscuit (3½L) | 9/1 | 76 | 73 |
| 13 Jun 26 | Yor York | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 9-7 p | 15/21 | Musical Touch (8¾L) | 18/1 | 78 | 62 |
| 25 May 26 | Red Redcar | 6f GF | 4Hc | 9-3 p | 3/11 | Badri (1¾L) | 4/1 | 79 | 79 |
| 26 Apr 26 | Mus Musselburgh | 5f Gd | 4Hc | 9-6 p | 8/12 | Ziggy's Triton (6L) | 33/1 | 82 | 68 |
| 4 Apr 26 | Mus Musselburgh | 5f Sft | 2Hc | 7-12 p | 9/14 | Pilgrim (6¼L) | 14/1 | 84 | 69 |
| 16 Aug 25 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 6f GF | 4Hc | 9-8 p | 5/11 | Addison Grey (6¾L) | 7/1 | 86 | 73 |
Verdict
He may be on a losing run but FIRST FOLIO (nap) retains ability and his latest York effort promised better. He looks worth chancing.
First Folio
Betting Forecast:
11/4 Amorim,
3/1 Kats Bob,
4/1 Artagnan,
13/2 Archduke Ferdinand,
7/1 Star Material,
9/1 First Folio,
10/1 Mythical Phoenix
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