August 29 / 14.05 Thirsk

14.05

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AJA Novice Flat Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap (For Riders With 3 Wins Or Fewer At Start Of Season)

  • Prize money: £2980.2
  • 0m 7f 218y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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AJA Novice Flat Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap (For Riders With 3 Wins Or Fewer At Start Of Season)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 311862

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three 7f turf wins (good/good to firm) in June/July; a couple of below-par effort followed but she produced a career-best when second of ten over 7f at Catterick (good to firm) off this mark 11 days ago; has the done the majority of her racing in the last couple of years over 7f but had winning form over further earlier in her career; should go well.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(9)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Coconut Bay

9st 6lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Tristan Davidson

Two of last summer's three wins came over C&D (good/good to firm) and she returned to form when third at Ayr (7f, good to firm) last Tuesday on her second start of the season; she's on the shortlist.

8/1

3rd

4

(5)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Coconut Bay

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Enjoyed a purple patch last summer, winning three 7f handicaps (including here); 5lb lower than for the last of them and last month's return to action should have sharpened her up.

4/1

8th

13

(14)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:23 Catterick

Coconut Bay

8st 12lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Tristan Davidson

She lost her form last autumn but won four times during a busy 2025, two of them over C&D (good/good to firm), and a break may have helped; she's 3lb below her last winning mark and could have a big say.

12/1

Form: 275312 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
In good form for new yard this summer, recording a comfortable win at Redcar (1m, good) in July and just as good when second at Musselburgh (7f, good) three weeks ago (both under Rebecca Hitchen); another prominent showing is on the cards with the return to 1m in his favour.
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2

(5)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

14:05 Thirsk

Sandret

11st 2lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

In good form for new yard this summer, recording a comfortable win at Redcar (1m, good) in July and just as good when second at Musselburgh (7f, good) three weeks ago (both under Rebecca Hitchen); another prominent showing is on the cards with the return to 1m in his favour.

7/2

2nd

4

(1)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Sandret

10st 13lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Recorded a comfortable win under Rebecca Hitchen, who was unable to claim, at Redcar (1m, good) last week on second start for new stable; rider can now use 5lb allowance, which offsets a penalty; scored over 7f very early in career; this in-form 9yo commands respect.

2/1

1st

3

(1)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Sandret

11st 0lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

5-43, with his latest win coming off this mark at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in December; posted a solid effort when third of 12 over that C&D on stable debut under Rebecca Hitchen 33 days ago (raced wide); has won over 1m but he hasn't won on turf since 2019.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 453533 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Running to a consistent level in 2025, including third of six at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) last Saturday; this veteran should be in the thick of the action once more.
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4th

7

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Jewel Maker

9st 7lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

11yo who has plenty to prove on the evidence of this year's three runs; however, he's 6lb lower than when winning at Redcar last October and perhaps the return to Carlisle will trigger a revival, with his course form figures reading 4106231.

20/1

7th

11

(12)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

19:45 Ripon

Jewel Maker

8st 10lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran with 12 wins but he's lost his way and has struggled after slow starts in both runs this spring; has something to prove and he needs to turn things around back up in trip.

20/1

11th

10

(7)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:53 Thirsk

Jewel Maker

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran with 12 wins to his name but didn't suggest his next one is near when trailing throughout on his AW reappearance three weeks ago.

25/1

Form: 002760

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Only just lost out at Carlisle (7f, soft) in June but hasn't done so well in three outings over 7f/6f since; up in trip on return from wind surgery with a tongue-tie also added.
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6th

15

(7)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Who Wants Me

8st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Iain Jardine

Regressive maiden who returns from seven months off having undergone a second round of wind surgery; done a lot of her racing over 7f and she'd be a surprise winner for a yard that has more obvious claims with Jonny Concrete.

33/1

4

(2)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Who Wants Me

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Placed a few times this year, including on soft ground, but her form has been patchy and she is now 0-13; others stronger.

9/1

4

(2)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Who Wants Me

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Placed a few times this year, including on soft ground, but her form has been patchy and she is now 0-13; others stronger.

9/1

Form: 459585

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Started out for this yard with some quite encouraging efforts but below par on his last two outings; the first-time cheekpieces and tongue-tie he wore last time are quickly discarded.
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5

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield (AW)

Warrnambool

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

12-race maiden who had good days and bad days for Nick Littmoden; returning to Class 6 company will help on his stable debut but others appeal more for win purposes.

20/1

3rd

5

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield (AW)

Warrnambool

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

12-race maiden who had good days and bad days for Nick Littmoden; returning to Class 6 company will help on his stable debut but others appeal more for win purposes.

20/1

13th

14

(8)

20th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Newmarket

Warrnambool

9st 6lb

J: Miss Grace Littmoden

T: Nick Littmoden

No wins in 11 and too inconsistent to trust for a breakthrough win here.

50/1

Form: -60586

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f Carlisle nursery (soft) last August but has lost her way since, faring little better back from wind surgery at Carlisle seven weeks ago; falling in the weights but need to see more.
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7th

10

(7)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Suzette

9st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Won a 7f Carlisle nursery (soft) off a 13lb higher mark in August last season; ran one of her best races since then when third at Beverley last time (8.5f, soft); below par both previous AW runs (first after a break); bit to prove.

8/1

7

(5)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:38 Beverley

Suzette

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Her sole success came on soft ground and she gave the impression this return to 1m would suit when a staying-on fifth of 11 in 7f Catterick handicap two weeks ago; possibilities.

10/1

5th

2

(1)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Suzette

9st 8lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Won a 7f Carlisle nursery (soft) last August but has lost her way since; attracted support from a plummeting mark but never threatened when sixth of ten at Thirsk (1m, good) 11 days ago; has dropped a further 2lb but needs to show more.

8/1

Form: 536320

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Placed twice around 1m in July but ran poorly at Doncaster last time, taking his record to 0-13; bounce back needed under Jude Fernandes, who had his first winner at Goodwood last week.
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9

(9)

17th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Redcar

Epicurian Lad

10st 3lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard Fahey

Still a maiden but is attractively treated on best form and less exposed at this trip than shorter; interesting, especially with useful and in-form amateur Eireann Cagney booked.

9/2

6th

7

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Epicurian Lad

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Fairly treated on a couple of pieces of form during the summer, but recent efforts not amongst his best and now 0-15; others preferred.

12/1

5th

5

(4)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

15:52 Pontefract

Epicurian Lad

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Good third at Hamilton (good) in July and he bumped into an improving filly when a modest second at Ripon (also about 1m, soft) one week later; form has dipped the last twice but he's not totally dismissed from this career-low mark reunited with Oisin Orr; first try at 1m2f.

9/1

Form: 408414 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Came with a strong run from the rear to get off the mark at Beverley (extended 7f, soft) last month, his third start for Ruth Carr; raced keenly and couldn't sustain his effort late on when fourth in 1m classified event at Ayr three weeks later; that probably shouldn't be taken to suggest he can't make an impact from his new mark.
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8th

10

(6)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:12 Redcar

Woodrafff

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Tends to be slowly away and is the type who needs everything to drop right if he's to win, but he's run several good races on AW this year and was fourth of 14 back on turf at Thirsk (7f, good) recently; in the mix.

7/1

4th

16

(10)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Woodrafff

9st 1lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Three-time winner who is fine at 7f or 1m; has been running well for a while and latest effort in the new visor at Newcastle can be upgraded.

14/1

7th

11

(2)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Woodrafff

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Running well at this level in recent weeks, coming from last to first over 1m here before finishing second at Wolverhampton (8.6f) and Southwell (1m); just as effective at 7f; the blinkers he's worn on his last five starts are now replaced by a first-time visor; should go well again.

11/4

Form: 6099

Last run: 86 days

W: 10st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Modest form at best in four outings for Kevin Frost, including tailed off on 1m handicap debut in June; stable has enjoyed success with new recruits under both codes this summer but can still only watch.
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9

(3)

17th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:18 Beverley

William Marshal

9st 2lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Sara Ender

Big prices and well beaten all starts for two different yards; first-time headgear will need to make a huge difference.

66/1

11th

9

(4)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

William Marshal

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Yet to make the frame from five starts, latest when last of ten on stable debut at Thirsk (1m, good; 100-1) ten days ago; others preferred.

50/1

10

(7)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

14:05 Thirsk

William Marshal

10st 2lb

J: Miss Stephanie Dorey

T: Sara Ender

Modest form at best in four outings for Kevin Frost, including tailed off on 1m handicap debut in June; stable has enjoyed success with new recruits under both codes this summer but can still only watch.

40/1

9/1

Form: 333243

Last run: 59 days

W: 10st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Reached the frame on all six handicap starts at up to 1m2f for Andrew Balding, although he did look awkward under pressure on occasions; changed hands for 8,000gns in July; headgear worn on last four runs is left off starting out for new yard.
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4th

5

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

20:42 Market Rasen

Paragon

11st 3lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Pam Sly

0-11 on the Flat and 0-4 over hurdles; made a fairly encouraging handicap hurdle debut when sixth of 13 at Southwell (2m, good) this month, though, and might be boosted by refitted cheekpieces here.

7/1

6th

4

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:42 Southwell

Paragon

11st 1lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Pam Sly

Modest maiden on Flat and a similar story over hurdles, all maidens; handicaps are now a better option but he's unconvincing.

20/1

4th

8

1st Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:00 Southwell

Paragon

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Pam Sly

Modest maiden on Flat; reached the frame on the first of two hurdle outings at Huntingdon in recent months but the form is barely modest; more needed.

33/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £20.10
Straight Forecast £28.94
Tricast £276.89
Trifecta £226.20

Selections

The Times:

Suzette

SPOTLIGHT:

Sandret

Telegraph:

Paragon

POSTDATA:

Epicurian Lad

The Guardian:

Coconut Bay

The Sun:

Jewel Maker

Daily Record:

Paragon

Daily Mail:

Suzette

D Express:

Suzette

The Star:

Epicurian Lad

RP RATINGS:

Sandret

Daily Mirror:

Sandret