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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(3)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Jez Bomb

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Sam England

Four wins in 2025 and he wasn't far away over 1m1f here in September; in reasonable form this year and this trip will suit better than the 1m4f he ran over at York last time out but it will be a good effort if he can win this off his current mark.

12/1

15th

13

(4)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Jez Bomb

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Had four wins last year (three 1m, one 1m2f) and has run with credit on all four starts this term, but his only attempt over this far was in 2024; needs a career best to get his head in front again.

12/1

3rd

8

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jez Bomb

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Sam England

Four wins last year and has run with credit on his three starts this term, albeit he is 6lb higher than his last winning mark; should run well but needs a career-best to get his head in front.

5/1

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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8th

8

(7)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Mount King

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Three of his four wins have come over C&D, including in this race 12 months ago; 1lb lower than for his last win and he should be at concert pitch with two runs under his belt; one for the shortlist.

4/1

8th

10

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Wetherby

Mount King

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

His last three wins have come over 1m at Pontefract but he finished down the field at that track on his recent return to action; that run could have sharpened him up and he is on a winning mark; not ruled out.

14/1

7th

8

(4)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:27 Pontefract

Mount King

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has registered three of his four wins over C&D, the most recent off just 1lb lower last June; ran respectably at Newmarket when last seen; one for the shortlist back here.

6/1

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(9)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Wilde And Dandy

9st 5lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Scored at Doncaster (7f) in August and has returned from a ten-week break in good nick, not enjoying the rub of the green when sixth of nine over C&D 39 days ago; he can make his presence felt.

20/1

9

(12)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Wilde And Dandy

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ivan Furtado

Just held on to score at Doncaster (7f) in August and did well to finish second at Chelmsford (7f, AW) since, considering he was slowly away; missed the break again when never dangerous at Redcar latest and he does come with risks.

12/1

8th

3

(5)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Wilde And Dandy

9st 11lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

Just held on to score at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month and did well to finish second at Chelmsford (7f, AW) since, considering he was slowly away; tendency to blow the start is a concern and he's unproven on ground slower than good.

8/1

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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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(8)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Coolree

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

Has won here twice already this month, taking his course record to 112311; all those races were over the extended 1m, so this race asks a slightly different question but he grabbed control well over 1f out last time, is back in career-best form and highly respected.

4/1

1st

8

(10)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Coolree

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Prevailed by half a length last week, taking C&D record to 11231; successful in this race for the last two years and commands respect, even under a 4lb penalty, kept to his ideal scenario.

4/1

1st

1

(14)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Coolree

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

Acts on good to firm and soft ground; overall record of 3-38 but his last two wins have come over C&D and he returned to form with a front-running third here 11 days ago; remains well handicapped off 2lb lower than for his last success and he could make another bold bid.

4/1

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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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

16

(10)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Highland Olly

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Has done all his winning on good ground, including over 1m at Nottingham and Ripon in last two starts; this front-runner switches to a much bigger field, which may not be ideal, but is otherwise at the top of his form; effective at 7f.

15/2

1st

1

(8)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ripon

Highland Olly

9st 12lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Built on Wolverhampton comeback run (7f) when showing a willing attitude to make all at Nottingham (8.5f, good) last Saturday; 3lb rise isn't insurmountable but he is set to compete from a career-high mark, so further progress is required.

9/2

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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Verdict Starting price

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