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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7th

1

(2)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Bath

Super Hit

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: James Owen

His last win was 13 months ago but he's run two promising races for James Owen this spring and was beaten less than 2l when sixth at Leicester (1m, good to firm; 9-2) last time; remains well handicapped on his old form and he shouldn't be far away.

7/1

6th

2

(5)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Super Hit

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

On a long losing sequence (for Darryll Holland) but he made a promising start for James Owen after a three-month layoff when second of 12 in 1m AW Lingfield handicap nine days ago; big shout nudged up 1lb.

7/1

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

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

2nd

3

(3)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:27 Pontefract

Swift Salian

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Seasonal debutant who could be ready to roll, having commenced last term with form figures of 4211; close second off current mark on penultimate outing; not dismissed.

7/1

7

(1)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

17:32 Pontefract

Swift Salian

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Front-runner who won at Hamilton (1m, good) in May and Carlisle (1m1f, soft) in June; not matched that since but has been building back up and was beaten just a neck at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) last time; well drawn to attack.

5/1

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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7th

9

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Ravishing Beauty

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Had a good run of form at about 1m last summer, winning two in a row at Pontefract and Nottingham (both on good); soundly beaten on return from a winter break but may well have more to offer after that.

16/1

8th

7

(9)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ripon

Ravishing Beauty

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

In fine fettle last summer, winning at Pontefract (1m) and Nottingham (8.5f); found Poet's Dawn too strong at Carlisle (1m, soft; similar terms) in September; off since finishing third at Newcastle in October, so may strip fitter for this comeback run.

7/1

3rd

1

(1)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ravishing Beauty

9st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

The cheekpieces were working well until below par at Thirsk where she reportedly ran flat; has to bounce back from that and has a bit to prove on the AW (0-4).

5/2

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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4th

7

(3)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Copper And Five

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Veteran C&D scorer who slipped in the weights in the second half of last year and arrives in fine form; runner-up in 14-runner event here last month; merits serious consideration.

5/1

2nd

9

(5)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Copper And Five

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Veteran who won this race last year and returned to form with a creditable second over C&D (Woodleigh fifth) 11 days ago; has possibilities off unchanged mark and he won't mind what the weather does.

5/1

2nd

8

(6)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:22 Beverley

Copper And Five

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Veteran who gained most recently success in C&D contest (off 5lb higher) last May on second start of his 2025 campaign; reasonably interesting returned to this scenario with Thirsk reappearance under his belt.

14/1

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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8th

9

(11)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Tees George

9st 2lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Proving solid this season and scored over C&D (good to firm) most recently, taking Beverley form figures to 21021 (the duck egg is probably best forgiven); likely to remain competitive.

9/2

1st

3

(3)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:22 Beverley

Tees George

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Gained sole turf success over C&D (in September 2024) and returns to Beverley in reasonably good form, having made the frame in both outings this year, latest in big field at Doncaster (1m); solid claims.

5/1

4th

15

(11)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

Tees George

10st 7lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: Adrian Nicholls

Twice finished second last summer; pleasing return to action when third of nine at Newcastle last month (7f); seems to handle most ground and he is another to consider in a wide-open handicap.

16/1

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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5th

10

(13)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Little Ted

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

9-96; just failed to reel in Wyvern over 7f here in December but laboured since; weakened, well down the field at Ripon (1m, good; beaten 17l) latest; is fairly treated but the chances are that age is beginning to catch up with him.

10/1

12th

5

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Little Ted

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Has three course wins over 1m2f; hasn't figured at Redcar or Ayr since returning to turf last month; best watched.

16/1

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