BOWEN’S APPRENTICE DEBUT

BELLE Vue Colts racer Paul Bowen makes his first appearance in the new series of BBC show The Apprentice tonight (Thursday).

Bowen is one of 18 candidates battling it out for Lord Sugar’s £250,000 investment and mentorship.

The opening episode sees the candidates host a corporate away day in the Scottish Highlands, before one hopeful is already sent packing from the show.

Bookmakers rate Bowen, whose pie business already lists Manchester City FC amongst its clients, as favourite to win the series – but there are 12 tasks to work through before that stage.

The first episode is screened on BBC One on Thursday at 9pm and will also be available through the BBC iPlayer.