July 02 / 15.33 Thirsk

15.33

Good To Firm

Weatherbys ePassport Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Weatherbys ePassport Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.10
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 876274

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Just one win to his name after 20 starts but he's been threatening to add to his tally of late, second at Ayr in May (6f, good to firm) and a close fourth at Redcar 12 days ago (7f, good to firm); one to consider.
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12th

13

(13)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Travis

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Front-runner who was admirably consistent in the second half of last year and reappeared with a good second at Newcastle in March; however, after a lesser run at Thirsk he was beaten a long way at Redcar only 16 days ago, and needs to leave that latest performance miles behind.

25/1

12th

6

(12)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Travis

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Front-runner; came second at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March and ran well until weakening into fifth at Thirsk (1m, good; refitted cheekpieces) last month but, off current mark and over this trip, his chance is probably reliant on an uncontested lead.

10/1

6

(6)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Travis

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Geoffrey Harker

Just two wins from 31 starts but this front-runner often runs well and he was a close second on his reappearance at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March; had to work hard early to lead from wide draw at Thirsk (1m, good) last time so that fifth of 13 was a creditable performance; he's one to consider.

13/2

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2-5323 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
7f nursery win on AW in October 2023; three good efforts since joining Gemma Tutty, the latest a close third of 13 at Chester 19 days ago (7f, good); Tom Marquand booked and he's one to take seriously.
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2nd

7

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

Arantes Nascimento

9st 3lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Runner-up three times in a row over 7f on AW in the winter and returned to form with a win at Kempton (7f, AW) last month; unproven over 6f and 0-10 on turf, but placed on grass a few times and is not ruled out.

10/1

1st

8

(8)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Arantes Nascimento

9st 5lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Often placed but has never passed the post first in any of his 23 starts, his sole success courtesy of the stewards; return to this trip should suit, but others preferred for win purposes.

14/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 435-56 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
C&D win last April on heavy ground; low-key return from an absence at Carlisle in May but much better when sixth in a competitive Class 5 event at Doncaster last week (7f, good to firm); in the mix with a repeat.
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10th

19

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Highfield Viking

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: John & Sean Quinn

Gained last year's two wins over 7f on good ground in August and came second in a 15-runner race next time; made a respectable return to action one month ago and enters each-way calculations.

16/1

5th

8

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

15:22 Beverley

Highfield Viking

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Gained last year's two wins in August but has recorded his other two successes (2023/2024) in the month of April; drawn against the inner rail and could be a danger, provided he's in top form on seasonal debut; market support would heighten interest.

7/1

6th

3

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Highfield Viking

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Won twice in August (both on good ground) and ran on for third at Catterick last time; this is his trip and fine on all ground.

5/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 584155 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Normally held up; multiple winner who rewarded market support when winning at Bath (1m, firm) three runs back; fair effort at Doncaster last time and a well-run race would play to his strengths.
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4th

1

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thapa Vc

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Mark Rimell

Multiple wins include four over C&D; his losing AW run goes back two years but he's on a handy mark now and showed he can make it pay when close up at Bath (1m) recently after getting checked in his run; blinkers return and Oisin Murphy rides for the first time; can be involved.

100/30

3rd

1

(9)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Thapa Vc

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Rimell

Multiple winner; goes well at this track and was outstayed over 1m2f here 15 days ago; this trip is a better fit for him.

4/1

5th

3

(7)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Thapa Vc

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Rimell

13-time winner who has frame possibilities returned to Bath with AW reappearance under his belt; record here comprises a 2l fourth in this race last year and two wins over 1m.

3/1

Form: -65013 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Veteran who showed he retains a good deal of enthusiasm when winning a 7f handicap at Southwell in May; good third over 1m at Ripon four weeks ago and the return to 7f will suit; should go well.
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5th

2

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Saisons DOr

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Veteran; game AW winner at Southwell (7f; 6-1) recently; 1lb rise looks fair and he's still 5lb lower than when successful over C&D (good to firm) last August; no reason why he shouldn't be thereabouts.

4/1

1st

3

(10)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Saisons DOr

9st 8lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Returned from break with three down-the-field runs this year but his fourth of ten over C&D three weeks ago was a big step back in the right direction and he's another 2lb lower today; considered each-way.

12/1

4th

11

(4)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Saisons DOr

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

2-7 over C&D and 4lb below his last winning mark, but now at the veteran stage and has beaten a total of one rival in three starts since returning from five months off in February.

14/1

Form: -46767

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Still seeking a first handicap success but he's well treated on his 2024 best and there have been some promising signs for Ruth Carr this year; attracted support at Ayr 11 days ago (6f, good) but couldn't threaten; dropped another 3lb since and he could benefit from the return to 7f.
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4th

3

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

The Good Biscuit

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Ruth Carr

Below par last time but consistent otherwise of late and may well rebound, especially back at Pontefract; form here features two wins in 2025 and a close second this spring.

6/1

8th

6

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

The Good Biscuit

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Ruth Carr

Closed out last season with a pair of soft-ground wins and has resumed in good form off his revised mark, latterly when having two of these behind at Chester last weekend; adaptable as regards ground and tactics, and can't be discounted.

8/1

2nd

16

(7)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

The Good Biscuit

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Ruth Carr

Ended 2025 in top form and he has returned to action with two solid placed efforts; 2lb ahead of the handicapper and no obvious reason why he wouldn't give it another good shot.

9/1

9/1

Form: 2-8574 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Yet to win a handicap but she has threatened off this sort of mark and wasn't beaten far into fourth at Catterick three weeks ago (7f, good); should give her running and holds each-way claims at least in a first-time tongue-tie.
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2

(8)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Redcar

Rapido Girl

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

On a long losing sequence and she was a below-par ninth of 13 in 1m Southwell handicap 53 days ago; she's not easy to make a case for.

12/1

3

(5)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Rapido Girl

10st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Sole win in 7f Catterick maiden as 3yo but not much in it as to whether she's better at that trip or 6f; has had some good results on Tapeta elsewhere but she tackles 1m for the first time with something to prove; cheekpieces discarded.

16/1

7th

3

(5)

7th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Rapido Girl

9st 7lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

Seen more often at 7f than 6f in handicaps and has yet to win one but she's had some close shaves over 6f, on Tapeta and turf, as at Thirsk 13 days ago; should go well if handling this new surface.

13/2

14/1

Form: 0-5277

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to her 2yo successes but she ran well over 1m at Nottingham in May; not built on that run in two starts since and now moves back up in class.
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6th

5

(1)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Misemerald

8st 10lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Without a win since July 2023; didn't run badly at Newcastle last month but it remains to be seen if that can be a springboard to better things.

12/1

6th

6

(13)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Misemerald

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Won two of her first three starts but beaten in her next 22 races; has dropped a long way in the weights but she struggled on her Doncaster reappearance last month and has plenty to prove back on AW.

16/1

14th

20

(9)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

Misemerald

9st 13lb

J: Mr Daniel Perrin

T: Philip Kirby

Won two of her first three starts but beaten in her next 21 races; down in the weights but she looks up against it in this field.

33/1

14/1

Form: 0888-6 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Heavy-ground winner in 2022 but not won since and mainly disappointing last year; may have needed his reappearance five weeks ago but needs to leave it well behind.
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9th

9

(1)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:33 Thirsk

Phoenix Fire

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Heavy-ground winner in 2022 but not won since and mainly disappointing last year; may have needed his reappearance five weeks ago but needs to leave it well behind.

14/1

1

(7)

28th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:10 Beverley

Phoenix Fire

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Heavy ground winner in 2022 but not won since and mainly disappointing last year; 11lb lower than at start of last season but might be one to watch this time.

12/1

1

(7)

28th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:10 Beverley

Phoenix Fire

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Heavy ground winner in 2022 but not won since and mainly disappointing last year; 11lb lower than at start of last season but might be one to watch this time.

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £30.70
Straight Forecast £21.34
Tricast £102.40
Trifecta £195.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Arantes Nascimento

RP RATINGS:

Thapa Vc

SPOTLIGHT:

Saisons d'Or

Daily Mirror:

The Good Biscuit

The Star:

Highfield Viking

The Times:

Arantes Nascimento

Telegraph:

Arantes Nascimento

Daily Mail:

Arantes Nascimento

Daily Record:

Arantes Nascimento

D Express:

Thapa Vc

The Guardian:

Saisons d'Or