April 22 / 18.00 Thirsk

18.00

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

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 116-52 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won at Redcar (1m1f, good) last July and added three AW wins in the autumn; returned to form when runner-up at Southwell (1m, AW) last month behind one who has followed up and he's one to consider.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(1)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 3

13:40 Beverley

Jez Bomb

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Sam England

Multiple winner but a 7lb rise for winning so well at Pontefract triggered a career-high mark off which he disappointed back there two weeks ago; handles good to soft but slower ground asks questions of him.

14/1

7th

3

(3)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

17:15 Pontefract

Jez Bomb

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Won here (1m, good) in June on first course visit; no match for the winner when second here (1m, good to firm) next time but he returned to winning ways in commanding fashion over today's C&D (good to firm) three weeks ago; a 7lb rise takes him to a career-high mark but he has to be respected.

9/2

1st

4

(2)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

16:30 Pontefract

Jez Bomb

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Sam England

Back down to 1m when first and second in his last two outings, on his only appearances at this track; an in-form candidate who has plenty of earlier form at 1m2f, including an AW win; respected.

5/4

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 53970- CD

Last run: 115 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ran well when fourth of 16 over C&D (good to firm) last May and he's now 10lb lower; however, since then he's been disappointing more often than not and has been absent since December.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Mount King

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Last four wins over 1m at Pontefract but he has placed on all three course visits and he arrives on the back of a respectable fourth at Redcar (1m, good) last weekend; has won on good to soft; enters calculations.

10/1

4th

9

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

17:25 Redcar

Mount King

9st 1lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time winner at Pontefract where he was competitive last month; for whatever reason he never gave his running last week at Thirsk.

12/1

9th

12

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Mount King

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time winner at Pontefract where he's been bang there in his last two races; his only other win was over this C&D so looks a player.

7/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 2-7297

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Turf winner who scored at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last October and at Southwell (7f, AW) in December; however, he's been below par on Southwell AW the last twice and needs to bounce back now reverting to grass.
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2nd

2

(10)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:25 Doncaster

Wilde And Dandy

9st 10lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

2-5 over C&D; scrambled home to justify favouritism from Operation Gimcrack (runs in first division) in this last year; placed numerous times since, including at Yarmouth (7f; 10-1) on penultimate start; slow start scuppered chance latest.

5/1

7th

6

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:15 Doncaster

Wilde And Dandy

9st 4lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

Both turf wins have been over C&D on good to firm, the latest last August; close third to a subsequent winner at Yarmouth last time (7f, good to firm) and has a fair chance here.

5/1

3rd

2

(8)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Wilde And Dandy

9st 13lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Both wins on turf have been at Doncaster (7f) on good to firm; close third of 11 at Newcastle (7f, AW) in December but ran below his best when last seen 147 days ago; break may have done him some good.

14/1

Form: 936-59 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
He hasn't been at his best this year, particularly on Lingfield AW last time, but he's now 4lb lower than when winning at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) last May and is not written off.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Coolree

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Has gained all four handicap wins over C&D, including two this May (good to soft/good to firm); also ran well over the extended 7f here in midsummer and has been given a chance by the handicapper on the back of a poor run at Pontefract five weeks ago; his C&D record affords him plenty of respect.

12/1

7th

1

(1)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:30 Pontefract

Coolree

10st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

Has gained all four handicap wins over the extended 1m at Beverley, two this May; underwhelming prospects judged on two runs here, admittedly back in 2024 but he looks opposable seeing as he may well need a career best.

6/1

3rd

5

(5)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

19:30 Beverley

Coolree

8st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Sam England

Ties in with some of today's rivals on recent C&D form but is still seeking a first success at this trip; has gained all Beverley wins over the extended 1m.

5/1

5th
9 (4)
Straya

16/1

Form: 5557-0

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has raced 14 times and is yet to finish in the first three; faded over 1m2f at Doncaster on last month's reappearance but she's on a fair mark on last October's 1m form and might not be far away now back down in trip.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(2)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Straya

9st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Katie Scott

Sole win from 22 starts came at Ayr (1m2f, soft) in July; below that level since; however, didn't get much luck in running over this C&D 13 days ago and holds place claims granted a clearer passage.

8/1

4th

1

(6)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Straya

9st 12lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Katie Scott

Off the mark at the 19th attempt at Ayr (1m2f, soft) last month and her next start at Hamilton (1m, good) can be forgiven (saw no daylight); had no obvious excuse back at Ayr (1m2f, good) last time, though, and others are more persuasive.

7/2

3

(10)

28th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Straya

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Katie Scott

Well-backed winner over C&D on July 6 (soft; subsequent winner Zebra Star a clear second) and a line can be put through her subsequent run at Hamilton (1m, good) as she was repeatedly short of room; in calculations.

4/1

13/2

Form: 42522- D

Last run: 164 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on final two starts last season (1m/7f, soft) but his last five wins have come on soft or heavy ground; quicker conditions are expected today and he has a poor reappearance record.
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Verdict Starting price

10

(10)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Ayr

Temper Trap

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

A bit underwhelming at Hamilton a fortnight ago but went there in good form, having won at Musselburgh (1m, good) previously; has won over C&D on soft ground and can be a contender if leaving latest run behind.

11/2

6th

3

(6)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:15 Hamilton

Temper Trap

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

This is his time of year and, after a close second over C&D (good) last month, he went one better at Musselburgh (1m, good) last Tuesday; fully at home on slow ground and firmly in calculations under a 4lb penalty.

2/1

Form: 7130-2

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won at Musselburgh (7f, good) last August and he reappeared with a good second at Redcar (7f, good) a fortnight ago; untested at 1m but it's well worth a go in view of how he stayed on last time; respected.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(5)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Beverley

Highland Olly

9st 1lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Three victories this year and just 1lb higher than for the most recent; has run with credit on soft ground, but all wins have come on good or faster.

16/1

5th

4

(11)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

Highland Olly

10st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

A third win this year when scoring by a length here last month and reportedly never travelled next time at Chester; could be given another chance, though the draw is not ideal.

8/1

7th

2

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:28 Chester

Highland Olly

10st 1lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Win number three in seven starts this year when always prominent and collecting by a length at Beverley (7.4f); that was in a good time and he's only 2lb higher; clear claims from a good draw.

7/2

4/1

Form: 2878-1 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Reappeared with a win at Southwell (1m, AW) last month; this course winner scored three times on turf last May-July and holds solid claims.
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5th

12

(8)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

15:42 Beverley

Makalu

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four wins last year included one over C&D; made a winning return at Southwell (1m, AW) in March but well beaten back on turf twice since; not quite sure what to expect.

16/1

5th

12

(8)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

15:42 Beverley

Makalu

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four wins last year included one over C&D; made a winning return at Southwell (1m, AW) in March but well beaten back on turf twice since; not quite sure what to expect.

16/1

11th

14

(4)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:30 Thirsk

Makalu

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ruth Carr

Reappeared with a win at Southwell (1m, AW) in March but then ran badly behind Jez Bomb and three more of these over C&D 11 days ago.

11/1

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Payout
Exacta £23.30
Straight Forecast £21.34
Tricast £314.70
Trifecta £349.80

Selections

The Times:

Highland Olly

SPOTLIGHT:

Jez Bomb

RP RATINGS:

Mount King

NEWMARKET:

Coolree

The Star:

Makalu

Telegraph:

Highland Olly

The Guardian:

Highland Olly

Daily Mirror:

Highland Olly

Daily Record:

Highland Olly

POSTDATA:

Jez Bomb

Daily Mail:

Jez Bomb

The Sun:

Jez Bomb

D Express:

Mount King