April 12 / 18.40 Thirsk

18.40

Good

Barstewards Enquiry Supports Racing Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Barstewards Enquiry Supports Racing Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.60

Form: /3341- D

Last run: 170 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo; much improved form for first win at Wolverhampton (6f) in October; shaped well on only encounter with good to firm ground; still unexposed and tops the list.
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4

(3)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Pontefract

Musical Touch

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Recorded a personal best when seeing off 20 rivals at York in June; things haven't really gone his way since and he's one to consider from a good draw with cheekpieces given another go.

10/1

18th

19

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Musical Touch

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Out of sorts at the time when well held in the Bronze Cup last year; returned to action with AW win in April and he looked as if he had more to offer at 6f on turf when winning at York (good) in June; things haven't worked out that way in two runs since but still time for him to do better.

25/1

3rd

7

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

Musical Touch

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Usually held-up and seems versatile ground-wise; has won on at Southwell (6f, AW) and York (6f, good) this summer, but he faded back at York last time and needs to take his form to a new level to come out on top today.

8/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 71158- C

Last run: 229 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
2-5 in handicaps, wins coming from front over 5f (including here); never a factor when last seen at Ripon nearly eight months ago; possibilities if ready to roll on reappearance but may be better at minimum trip.
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3rd

3

(1)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

16:12 Redcar

Ingleby Archie

9st 11lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Five-time turf winner who is generally reliable and was runner-up in a big field at Nottingham (6f, good) two weeks ago; only 1lb higher here and he should give it another good shot.

9/2

2nd

4

(5)

1st Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

16:50 Nottingham

Ingleby Archie

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Often leads, as when beating Cairdeas and two other rivals over this C&D (good) in June; unable to reach the same level since but this is only his second course start so he might revive back here.

10/1

7th

1

(12)

17th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Pontefract

Ingleby Archie

10st 2lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Adrian Nicholls

Made all when winning at Nottingham (6f, good) in June but that was a five-runner race and he's taken three backward steps since; now back on last winning mark but he's needs to raise his game and there are other front-runners in the line-up.

9/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 634-25 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; mostly campaigned for current yard over 7f, going down narrowly at Kempton on last two starts; at least as effective on turf and looks well worth a try back at 6f; should be in the thick of things again.
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8

(8)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Pontefract

Bell Shot

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Appleby

He has finished second to The Good Biscuit (runs 3.15) over C&D twice this summer, more recently 11 days ago; 2lb higher today but should make another bold bid.

4/1

2nd

8

(11)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:03 Pontefract

Bell Shot

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Races prominently; has recorded some creditable efforts in defeat this year, including chasing home The Good Biscuit over C&D (good to firm) in July, but well beaten at Beverley latest; first outing for six weeks.

20/1

10th

3

(9)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

Bell Shot

10st 3lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Races prominently; easy winner of this 12 months ago when only 2lb lower and he returns on the back of some solid efforts, the latest over 6f which has to bode well; good chance.

6/1

9/2

Form: 1/6-05 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Looked useful prospect when winning both starts at Newcastle (6f) in 2023 and she ran her best race since when a staying-on fifth over 5f there three weeks ago; still has untapped potential and should be suited by this step back up in distance; interesting if handling the surface on turf debut.
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3rd

3

(3)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:20 Southwell (AW)

Filly One

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Front-runner who is 4-8 on the AW including a C&D success in May last year; beaten a head back here on New Year's Day and although off ten weeks since, she is proven fresh; major player.

9/4

9th

6

(14)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:13 York

Filly One

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Made the running for two of her three AW wins; not disgraced over C&D recently in only her second turf run and although more is needed it wouldn't surprise to see her do better on grass.

16/1

10/1

Form: 63716- CD

Last run: 161 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Capitalised on a drop in the weights when rallying to win at Nottingham (6f, soft) in October; handles quick ground too but he's been well held on his last two reappearances and may need today's run.
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7th

11

(3)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:39 Leicester

Bay Breeze

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Prolific winner who arrives seeking a hat-trick after winning back-to-back at Hamilton (both 6f, soft) last month; usually races prominently; up another 4lb but will be a big player if repeating his latest effort.

10/1

1st

6

(1)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

13:44 Hamilton

Bay Breeze

10st 9lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

At his best over 6f on soft ground and made the most of optimum conditions here last week, making all; Rebecca Burley's claim erases the penalty and he should threaten again.

7/2

1st

3

(1)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:02 Hamilton

Bay Breeze

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Losing run goes back to May 2025 but 6f on soft ground are his ideal conditions and he's now 9lb lower than his last winning mark; interesting.

4/1

10/1

Form: 70798-

Last run: 175 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Went off the boil in 2024 after winning at Haydock (7f, good) in July, but as a result he begins this season on a 6lb lower mark; soft ground might have been against him on last two starts; wasn't disgraced on only attempt at 6f in Britain and he's not discounted.
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10th

11

(5)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Naval Academy

8st 13lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Mark Walford

Seen only four times this year, with best run his close second of six in modest race at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) two starts ago; sports refitted tongue-tie/cheekpieces; others have more pressing claims.

14/1

6

(9)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:05 Nottingham

Naval Academy

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Mark Walford

Ran best race this year when second at Carlisle last time (7f, good to soft); could go well, but ideally suited by some give in the ground and perhaps better at 7f.

15/2

2nd

7

(7)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:50 Carlisle

Naval Academy

9st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Mark Walford

Now 10lb lower than when winning over Haydock's 7f last July and took a step back in the right direction when fifth at Leicester (7f, good to firm) latest; he has soft-ground form if going back far enough.

6/1

Form: 49859- D

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
12-time winner but failed to score in 2024 and he's been unplaced on all three runs at Thirsk; no great record first time out; opposable.
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13th

6

(11)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Roundhay Park

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

13-time winner who is ideally suited by slow ground; his last success was off 2lb higher at Ripon (6f, soft) last summer but he's been well held in both runs this season; now drops back in trip but this veteran needs a major revival.

16/1

7th

3

(8)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Roundhay Park

9st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

13-91; won from this mark at Ripon (6f, soft; Ideal Guest third) last July and was runner-up at Pontefract (from 4lb higher) last September; weakened - eighth of nine - on last month's C&D comeback run (66-1) but that's likely to have brought him on.

14/1

8th

8

(4)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Roundhay Park

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Course winner who scored at Ripon (6f, soft) last July and is just 2lb higher on this reappearance outing; however, 6f has been this 11yo's optimum trip in recent seasons, and this is his first run since October.

20/1

10/1

Form: 50077- D

Last run: 155 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won over this trip at Pontefract last summer for George Boughey but mostly well below par for current stable; becoming well handicapped but probably best watched after five months off unless strong in the market.
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13th

11

(14)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:48 Redcar

Travis

9st 7lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Geoffrey Harker

Popped up over C&D (good) when beating Reginald Charles in June but after a subsequent run of placings he appears to have gone off the boil; did show a bit more on AW three weeks ago, however, and he's dipped below that winning mark; might go well at attractive odds.

33/1

6th

1

(10)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Travis

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Geoffrey Harker

Had a brief consistent spell that was initiated by Redcar success but his form has dipped sharply in last two starts; yet to win beyond 7f.

12/1

11th

7

(15)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:51 Redcar

Travis

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Geoffrey Harker

Three-time winner whose last success came over this C&D (good; possibly flattered by racing in a small breakaway group) in June; only 2lb higher but he stopped abruptly over a mile last time; may do better back at 7f.

16/1

9/1

Form: -13326 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Veteran who retains plenty of vim and vigour; faded after helping force strong pace when sixth at Wolverhampton last time; has won here three times and his trainer took both divisions of this contest in 2024; not ruled out.
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6

(6)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:35 Epsom

Muscika

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David O’Meara

Veteran with 18 wins on his CV, including over C&D; last success was from the front at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in May but he's been well held in both runs since; bit to prove again but has possibilities if he can bounce back.

12/1

14/1

Form: 3/47-0 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has had several trainers over the years, winning handicaps over 7f for Ruth Carr and 6f for Julie Camacho; last of 12 on debut for Paul Midgley three weeks ago and may need another run or two before he's of interest.
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1

(7)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Milbanke

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Paul Midgley

Three-time winner but has beaten one rival in three starts this year and blinkers clearly need to do something.

20/1

1

(7)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Milbanke

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Paul Midgley

Three-time winner but has beaten one rival in three starts this year and blinkers clearly need to do something.

20/1

9th

1

(10)

27th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 5

16:30 Wetherby

Milbanke

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Yet to beat a rival in two runs for new stable this year; dropped 6lb but need to see more before getting involved.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £27.20
Straight Forecast £18.49
Tricast £54.27
Trifecta £84.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Musical Touch

POSTDATA:

Muscika

TOPSPEED:

Travis

The Times:

Ingleby Archie

Daily Mail:

Bay Breeze

RP RATINGS:

Musical Touch

Telegraph:

Musical Touch

The Guardian:

Musical Touch

D Express:

Musical Touch

Daily Mirror:

Musical Touch

The Star:

Musical Touch

Daily Record:

Musical Touch

The Sun:

Muscika