April 22 / 18.30 Thirsk

18.30

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 218y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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9/1 (Won)

Form: 1-6788

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won off this mark at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last October on final outing for Marco Botti; however, he's been below that level on AW on his four starts since and arrives with something to prove.
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1st

3

(1)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Super Hit

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Owen

Returned to form with a brave win at Epsom (1m2f, good) 19 days ago and he backed that up with a creditable third at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm); a 2lb rise has now kicked in but he remains feasibly treated and should go well again.

7/2

3rd

5

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

19:50 Brighton

Super Hit

9st 6lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

Got back on track for first success with this yard at Epsom (1m2f, good) last Wednesday; runs off the same mark here as that was a race confined to apprentices and he should be in the shake-up once more.

5/2

1st

5

(7)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:20 Epsom

Super Hit

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

Encouraging stable debut when second of 12 at Lingfield (1m, AW) hasn't been built on, although latest 8l defeat when fourth of 14 at Redcar (7f) came when the first two home raced alone; from the family of an Oaks winner so there's hope on pedigree that this new trip might help.

10/1

Form: 7394-4 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Just one win from his 16 starts but some fair efforts last year and he ran well when fourth of 13 on his recent reappearance at Musselburgh (1m, good); that latest performance puts him high on the list today.
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2nd

9

(3)

11th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:42 Nottingham

Swift Salian

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Two solid runner-up efforts in 2026 and he won't mind what the weather does; sneaking up the weights but no obvious reason why he wouldn't give it another good go.

8/1

2nd

6

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Swift Salian

9st 10lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won two in a row last May/June (8.3f/1m1f, good/soft) and beaten just a head on this month's reappearance at Pontefract (1m, good to soft); this front-runner has a progressive profile and is one to consider today.

6/1

Form: 93-394 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Beaten 11 times since his last win in August 2023 but he's dropped down the weights and was a fair fourth at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) three weeks ago on his first run since wind surgery; could be in the mix.
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3rd

1

(6)

22nd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

18:30 Thirsk

Harlem Nights

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Beaten 11 times since his last win in August 2023 but he's dropped down the weights and was a fair fourth at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) three weeks ago on his first run since wind surgery; could be in the mix.

11/2

3rd

1

(6)

22nd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

18:30 Thirsk

Harlem Nights

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway and went third 2f out, kept on final 110yds

11/2

4th

5

(3)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harlem Nights

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

in touch with leaders

7/1

Form: 36746-

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who didn't really shine in handicaps last autumn, but she ran okay when sixth of 11 at Newcastle (1m, AW) last October when last seen and continues to drop down the weights; might not be far away.
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3rd

1

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

20:52 Pontefract

Ravishing Beauty

10st 0lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Took this prize 12 months ago and she's back in excellent form of late, scoring at Carlisle (1m) before third of seven over C&D 26 days ago; merits serious consideration in her follow-up bid.

2/1

3rd

2

(1)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:35 Pontefract

Ravishing Beauty

10st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Three wins overall include a comfortable C&D success last July on her only race at Pontefract; back near her best when winning at Carlisle (1m, soft; probably fine on good to firm) 13 days ago and looks a leading contender despite going back up 3lb.

7/2

1st

4

(1)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

16:18 Carlisle

Ravishing Beauty

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Solid spell of form last term featured two wins and three second-place finishes; has gone rather off the boil since but a revival would give her good claims off current mark.

11/1

Form: 76468- CD

Last run: 186 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Mixed form on his final few runs last season and this 9yo makes his reappearance today; however, he's a C&D winner who is 5lb lower than when scoring at Redcar last May, and is not ruled out.
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8th

4

(7)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

Copper And Five

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

C&D winner who was runner-up over 8.5f at Beverley in April and May; below his best over that same C&D last month but has good claims on his first try in classified company.

8/1

6th

4

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:30 Beverley

Copper And Five

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Veteran whose recent consistent vein of form has taken his C&D record to 14224, latest effort in the race won by Anificas Beauty; remains 4lb below last wining mark; holds solid claims.

7/2

Form: 25310-

Last run: 180 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Well beaten last October when last seen but that was over 1m3f; prior to that he won comfortably at Beverley (8.4f, good) on his sole previous run in these cheekpieces and he could play a leading role on his comeback.
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4th

3

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:55 Nottingham

Tees George

9st 6lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Adrian Nicholls

In decent nick at present, winning his third race when scoring at Beverley (8.5, good to firm) in April off 2lb lower; made the frame on his two starts last month and holds place claims.

3/1

3rd

4

(4)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:30 Pontefract

Tees George

10st 10lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: Adrian Nicholls

Campaigned mostly at up to 8.5f and has seemed ideally suited by Beverley/Newcastle, having registered all of his top-two finishes at those venues; doesn't look the answer in this scenario.

10/1

4th

4

(2)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Tees George

10st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Fourth of 22 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in March and built on that when winning at Beverley (8.5f) the following month; latest Beverley effort was not so good and he has fared no better than sixth in six races from a mark of 61 and higher.

10/1

13/2

Form: 71527- CD

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Two wins at Musselburgh (1m1f/1m, good) last summer and he ended the campaign in good heart (denied a clear run at Newcastle when last seen); he's a player if at the top of his game on this reappearance.
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2nd

4

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

17:05 Leicester

Little Ted

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won a similar race over C&D last summer when rated 2lb higher; he has finished second in two of his last three starts, the latest on AW nine days ago, and another big run looks likely.

2/1

2nd

5

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Little Ted

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner (2023); not far behind Barleybrown and Abu Royal here this month, but declined a winning opportunity (carried head high and idled) next time; visor didn't work at Beverley last week, so question marks persist.

10/1

7th

6

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:30 Beverley

Little Ted

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Losing run is mounting up and he didn't look particularly resolute when nevertheless going close at Musselburgh (1m) most recently; chance depends on the effects of new headgear.

7/2

16/1

Form: 6650-0 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
His mark continues to fall but this 10yo struggled to get competitive in the first half of last year and was well beaten at Doncaster last month when back from an absence.
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3rd

10

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

15:57 Redcar

Crownthorpe

8st 12lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

11-84; runner-up at Carlisle (1m, soft; joint-favourite) in July on last turf appearance; 0-4 on AW (1m-1m2f) since, not doing enough to suggest his turn is near; blinkers are added on this attempt for first win since April 2023.

16/1

3rd

10

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

15:57 Redcar

Crownthorpe

8st 12lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

11-84; runner-up at Carlisle (1m, soft; joint-favourite) in July on last turf appearance; 0-4 on AW (1m-1m2f) since, not doing enough to suggest his turn is near; blinkers are added on this attempt for first win since April 2023.

16/1

3rd

10

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

15:57 Redcar

Crownthorpe

8st 12lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

11-84; runner-up at Carlisle (1m, soft; joint-favourite) in July on last turf appearance; 0-4 on AW (1m-1m2f) since, not doing enough to suggest his turn is near; blinkers are added on this attempt for first win since April 2023.

16/1

Non-runners

Bellasio

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £85.60
Tricast £290.24

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Swift Salian

NEWMARKET:

Super Hit

SPOTLIGHT:

Tees George

Daily Mirror:

Harlem Nights

Daily Mail:

Little Ted

POSTDATA:

Swift Salian

The Times:

Swift Salian

Telegraph:

Swift Salian

The Guardian:

Swift Salian

D Express:

Swift Salian

The Sun:

Swift Salian

The Star:

Swift Salian

Daily Record:

Swift Salian