August 02 / 17.15 Thirsk

17.15

Good To Firm

JW 4×4 Northallerton Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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JW 4×4 Northallerton Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 700-50

Last run: 169 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Started his 3yo campaign rated 22lb higher; encouraging start for new stable when fifth at Newcastle in January but beat only one home there next time; bit to prove after nearly six months off.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(4)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Respectful

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Won twice over 7f for Karl Burke as a 2yo; not much to celebrate since but his stable debut in January (C&D) wasn't without hope and he's now 10lb lower; not solid but a big run wouldn't be a bolt from the blue.

8/1

4

(5)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Hamilton

Respectful

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Dual 7f winner for Karl Burke as a 2yo; failed to win for his next yard but his mark has eased considerably and he got no luck last time at Carlisle (6f); not discounted.

10/1

7

(1)

12th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:45 Carlisle

Respectful

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Dual 7f winner for Karl Burke as a 2yo who's proved hard to place for two yards since; handicapper easing off now and he may have needed his recent Thirsk run, back from six months off, but he'll need to improve a deal on that.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 748224 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Twice runner-up (5.5f/5f) before below-par fourth of seven at Haydock two weeks ago; others appeal more for the win.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(10)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Newcastle (AW)

A Girl Named Ivy

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Two 6f wins last season; two good second placings on turf in midsummer; less good on her last three runs though and she has more to prove on AW (well held in one C&D run)

11/2

4

(5)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

20:05 Hamilton

A Girl Named Ivy

9st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

A dual 6f winner in 2024 but she comes here out of sorts, last of ten in 6f Thirsk handicap 20 days ago; others appeal more.

14/1

2

(3)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Thirsk

A Girl Named Ivy

10st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Michael Dods

Twice runner-up (5.5f/5f) before below-par fourth of seven at Haydock two weeks ago; others appeal more for the win.

8/1

Form: 627414 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Dug deep to win over 7f here (good ground) in July but didn't repeat the form at Doncaster two weeks later; usually wears cheekpieces and now blinkers are on.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 500-25 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Comfortably below his last winning mark and all but took advantage at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) on reappearance, but he was rather disappointing over same C&D next time and needs to bounce back.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(3)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Duke

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Record is 3-42, the most recent win over two years ago; finished just behind Invitorio when fourth of ten over C&D 11 days ago; dropped 2lb.

12/1

4th

3

(7)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Duke

9st 6lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Went close on his seasonal return at Pontefract in June (6f, good to firm); backwards steps since then and losing run looks set to continue.

16/1

5th

4

(9)

9th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Golden Duke

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

It's now 20 starts since his last success and he arrives out of sorts, sixth in 6f Ayr handicap 29 days ago; he's hard to make a case for.

20/1

Form: 9-6343 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; good efforts last two outings, doing her best work late on after a sluggish start when third of 11 at Haydock (7f, good) two weeks ago; has run well at 6f and gives the impression she still has untapped potential; that latest effort has substance and she commands major respect.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(6)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Goodwood

Insuspense

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Oliver Cole

Forced to challenge widest of all last time at Windsor so forget that; she's a consistent maiden but whether she wants slowish ground is questionable (withdrawn the once on account of such conditions).

10/1

7th

2

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Insuspense

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Oliver Cole

Consistent maiden who's had plenty of chances in handicaps and often been turned over at short prices; won't mind being back on turf and tonight's big field should suit her come-from-behind style, though, and she looks set to go well again.

7/1

2nd

3

(8)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Insuspense

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Oliver Cole

Still a maiden after 12 starts but she has finished second on her last four outings, including over C&D; no obvious reason why she wouldn't give her running once again.

7/2

Form: 111331 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has thrived since being fitted with a visor, and her C&D success eight days ago was her fourth win from six starts this summer; rarely wins by far and she's only edging up the weights; should go well again.
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Verdict Starting price

7

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Thirsk

Miss Rainbow

9st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Won this last year (first-time visor) and quickly added to that with further wins at Catterick (7f), Newcastle (6f), and back here (6f), rising steadily in the weights; she's a likely pace angle, only worn down inside final furlong at Catterick (6f; 17-2) 25 days ago.

7/1

2nd

8

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:00 Catterick

Miss Rainbow

8st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tracy Waggott

Four wins at 5f-7f in 2025, including here; back on her latest winning mark and she ran well over C&D two starts ago so can't be ruled out, albeit she often leads so will need things to fall right from this draw.

7/1

5th

1

(9)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:58 Redcar

Miss Rainbow

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tracy Waggott

Four wins last June/July (5f-7f) and this front-runner returned to form when third at Catterick (6f, good) three weeks ago on her second start of the season; she can make another bold bid.

9/2

Form: 350212 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who arrives in top form after a win at Hamilton (5f, good) and a second at Redcar (6f, good to soft); has form here too and should give another good account of herself.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Stormy Pearl

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

Five times a winner on turf and she lurks on a dangerous mark; ran well for second behind Eldeyaar over C&D on her reappearance last month (not the quickest away) and she did well when only fourth behind Run This Way at Redcar nine days ago having completely blown the start; should be involved if breaking on terms but that 'if' is substantial enough to prompt some caution.

5/1

5th

2

(2)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:50 Redcar

Stormy Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David Thompson

C&D winner; had a few of today's rivals behind her when second of 17 at Thirsk 19 days ago, her first outing since November; promising apprentice takes off 7lb; shortlisted.

7/2

2nd

7

(7)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Stormy Pearl

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

Scored at Hamilton (5f) last July but she ended 2025 with four below-par efforts; others are preferred on this occasion.

20/1

Form: 061345

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Followed a Wetherby win with a good third at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in June, and dropping to a bare 5f has probably been against him since; no excuses on that score here; not ruled out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(6)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Atomic Mass

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Poor strike-rate and he hasn't been at his best since finishing second at Southwell in October; slipping down the weights but others arrive in better form.

12/1

10th

10

(1)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:02 Southwell (AW)

Atomic Mass

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Just one win from his 21 starts but he was twice a runner-up over C&D last autumn and he is now 4lb lower than for the second of those efforts; recent runs need bettering if he is to take this though.

16/1

6th

6

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Atomic Mass

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Just one win from 17 starts (5.5f, good to firm; off 3lb lower mark) but he comes here on the back of two good second-place finishes at Southwell; clear of the third on latter occasion and a 2lb rise justified; should be in the thick of it.

15/8

20/1

Form: 819-96 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come at Wolverhampton but she could finish only sixth there 11 days ago on final start for Ivan Furtado; hard to fancy unless a recent trainer change has an immediate effect.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(3)

19th Feb 2026

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Koji

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Noel Wilson

The winner of three of her 23 starts, with the wins coming at 33-1, 20-1 and 66-1; on a feasible mark and should be sharper for last month's return to action/stable debut; not ruled out.

50/1

Form: 090349 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Has dropped 11lb in the weights this year, flattering to deceive on the odd occasion; beaten favourite last two starts, finding little on latest; others are less risky.
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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

(10)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Glendown

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Five wins include one on AW, over C&D in late 2024; beaten under a length three times on turf in 2025 and he wasn't far away in a recent C&D classified event after a short break; weights chance back in a handicap.

10/1

3rd

7

(7)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Glendown

9st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Multiple turf sprint and C&D winner; losing run stands at 18 starts and although he went close on turf at Redcar in November, he was below par in two AW starts since.

16/1

6

(8)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Glendown

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Close second at Redcar last time; 0-15 this year and ran poorly in last four AW attempts but defied a 10lb higher mark at Southwell a year ago; very attractively handicapped and enters calculations.

4/1

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Miss Rainbow

SPOTLIGHT:

Insuspense

The Guardian:

Stormy Pearl

The Sun:

Glendown

Daily Mirror:

Golden Duke

The Times:

Insuspense

Telegraph:

Insuspense

POSTDATA:

Miss Rainbow

Daily Mail:

Miss Rainbow

D Express:

Miss Rainbow

The Star:

Miss Rainbow

Daily Record:

Miss Rainbow