Two divisions of the Go Racing In Yorkshire Future Stars Apprentice Series kicked off the 2022 renewal on Town Moor at Doncaster, once again very kindly sponsored by Malton based White Rose Saddlery.

As expected, there were some fresh names appearing on the card all in search of some valuable points.

Throughout the afternoon horses ridden prominently were performing well, so it was no great surprise to see these tactics used by Aidan Keeley on the Micheal Appleby trained Sandyman.

Despite having failed to score for the handler since being purchased last year, the 6yr old gelding responded well to the Gary Moore based rider who has gained plenty of experience riding in Jersey.  He judged the pace to perfection to hold off the favourite by three quarters of a length.

This was a A great start for Aidan who was registering his first points in the series.

Division two had a feeling of deja vu as two familiar names repeated their performance from the previous year.

Jonny Peate who turned eighteen the previous day treated himself to a late birthday present by steering Wots The Wifi Code to victory for trainer Tony Coyle who also supplied the young Middleham apprentice with the winner in last years contest.

Peate was patient on his mount early on but came through steadily to win by a wide margin at the line.

Having finished strongly to secure third place in the previous series, Jonny is sure to try his best and claim Oisin Mcsweeney’s crown for the 2022 renewal.