September 15 / 16.20 Thirsk

16.20

Good

decronhorsecare.co.uk Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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decronhorsecare.co.uk Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 223053

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; 0-9 but she has been knocking at the door all season and was beaten just half a length into third at Haydock ten days ago; nudged up 1lb but should give it another good go.
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11th

10

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Highfield Sunshine

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Close up in 7f events as a 3yo but she hasn't been her old self at 7f and 6f this year, in different headgear in two of her last three starts (none today); looks unlikely for now.

20/1

5th

1

(3)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:42 Catterick

Highfield Sunshine

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

4yo maiden who has raced mainly at further; two duck eggs this term leave a doubt over current form; chance of revival depends on the effects of this belated return to sprinting, combined with first-time visor.

13/2

10th

7

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:00 Doncaster

Highfield Sunshine

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: John & Sean Quinn

Below best at the end of last season and also well held on 7f Catterick reappearance, taking her record to 0-13; a subsequent wind operation needs to have had a positive effect.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 335335

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Failed to win in seven runs in novice/maiden company and her form nosedived at Southwell 11 days ago; this should be more suitable though and she's not dismissed.
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2

(3)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Thirsk

Empire Power

9st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Failed to win in seven runs in novice/maiden company and her form nosedived at Southwell 11 days ago; this should be more suitable though and she's not dismissed.

10/1

5th

3

(8)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Empire Power

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Well held on AW debut for Andrew Balding last November but consistent on turf for current yard in 2025, finishing third in four of five starts in novices over 7f/1m; likely to be on the premises again.

9/1

6

(7)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:50 Doncaster

Empire Power

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tim Easterby

Has had several chances since her debut last November but she's been generally progressive and was a clear third behind a 1-8 shot at Redcar (7f, good) 17 days ago; this is not nearly so tough and she sets a fair standard.

9/4

Form: 555-12 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won in spite of racing freely on her seasonal return in August (1m, good); first past the post at Salisbury 17 days ago but subsequently demoted after interfering with the second horse; another small rise in the weights shouldn't prevent a big run.
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3rd

2

(3)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Mamma Maria

9st 11lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: William Haggas

Turf winner who would have doubled her tally had she not been disqualified at Salisbury in August (1m); stayed on well for a solid second on the Chelmsford AW last time and this track could suit her better.

3/1

7

(2)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Mamma Maria

9st 10lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: William Haggas

Returned from a 282-day absence to win at Ffos Las (1m, good) in August and she was first past the post at Salisbury 16 days later, only to be demoted to second; didn't run badly dropped to 7f at Thirsk last month but more will be needed if she is to take this.

9/2

3

(10)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Thirsk

Mamma Maria

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won in spite of racing freely on her seasonal return in August (1m, good); first past the post at Salisbury 17 days ago but subsequently demoted after interfering with the second horse; another small rise in the weights shouldn't prevent a big run.

3/1

Form: 72192 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
7f maiden win on AW in June; only midfield in her first handicap but she fared better when second of eight at Ayr five weeks ago (7f, good); capable of better but such progress will be needed in this competitive event.
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10th

6

(4)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

15:25 Catterick

Call Me Betty

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Three wins, over 7f on AW and 6f (good to soft), but her level has dropped since the latter success at Carlisle in May and others are higher up the list.

14/1

9th

6

(9)

1st Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Call Me Betty

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Prominent racer; finished third at Hamilton (6f, heavy) 11 days ago but she was beaten 5l at the finish; effective at the track but vulnerable against some unexposed 3yos.

14/1

3rd

4

(9)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Hamilton

Call Me Betty

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Made all to win a 6f handicap at Carlisle (good to soft) in May; well beaten twice since, the latest a Class 5 over C&D.

16/1

33/1

Form: 00-029

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f maiden at Hamilton on his 2yo debut but he struggled in five further runs for Richard Fahey; 66-1 when pulled up on his hurdle/stable debut at Cartmel three weeks ago; plenty to prove.
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10th

6

(9)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Urban Sky

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

Ex-Richard Fahey; won a Hamilton maiden on debut last season (6f, good to firm); has been mainly disappointing since, including on both starts for this yard (pulled up over hurdles on first occasion); plenty to prove.

33/1

6

(1)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Thirsk

Urban Sky

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Won a 6f maiden at Hamilton on his 2yo debut but he struggled in five further runs for Richard Fahey; 66-1 when pulled up on his hurdle/stable debut at Cartmel three weeks ago; plenty to prove.

33/1

5

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

14:20 Cartmel

Urban Sky

10st 12lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Regressed in five races after making a winning debut over 6f for Richard Fahey and was sold on for 2,600gns; by no means an assured stayer over hurdles; tries a hood.

20/1

Form: 311842 D BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Two easy 7f wins in May/June; revised mark hasn't looked beyond him and he went close at Kempton four weeks ago (7f, AW); no obvious reason why he wouldn't go well once more.
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1st

3

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:12 Yarmouth

Me Tarzan

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Four wins divided between AW and turf; ideally positioned through the race when narrowly scoring at Kempton (7f) but this consistent 4yo has clear claims.

7/2

1st

1

(5)

30th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Kempton (AW)

Me Tarzan

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Won on stable debut at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in December and back near that level when 1l fourth there (7f) ten days ago; also effective over this C&D and could have a big part to play under regular rider Harry Vigors.

5/2

4th

2

(4)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Me Tarzan

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

C&D winner on his stable debut in January; unable to build on that effort in three runs in January; others are preferred for win purposes.

8/1

Form: 0-0283

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Only five ran when he finished third at Salisbury 17 days ago (1m, good to soft) but it still represented improvement; drop in trip can help and he's not fully exposed.
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3rd

1

(2)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 5

16:30 Hamilton

Draupnir

10st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Record is only 1-14 but he's in a position to make matters better, having finished a close second at Ripon (1m2f, soft) most recently; has C&D form; enters calculations.

11/2

2nd

6

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:10 Ripon

Draupnir

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Michael & David Easterby

Sole win from 13 came at Thirsk (7f, soft) last September; placed at Thirsk (7f) in April and Hamilton (1m1f) in June, before a slight dip in form; latest Ayr fifth (1m2f, beaten under 5l) respectable; 2lb lower, with claiming rider Shay Farmer booked, so isn't discounted.

5/1

5th

3

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Draupnir

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

1-12; fair third over 1m1f at Hamilton three starts back but lesser efforts at York (1m6f and 1m) since; still 3lb above his winning mark and best form is at up to 1m1f; others more appealing.

20/1

Form: 007761 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Failed to justify market support over 6f here last month but he came from off the pace to lead late in a 7f handicap at Carlisle four days later; 3lb rise not excessive and more appealing than many.
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3rd

10

(3)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:48 Redcar

Sir David

9st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won at Carlisle (7f, good) last year for Stella Barclay and it was another August win when taking Beverley handicap (7.5f, good to firm) for this yard two months ago; went close at Leicester (7f) on his penultimate start but finished well adrift of Moostar back over that C&D ten days ago, which tempers confidence.

20/1

2nd

4

(2)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Leicester

Sir David

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Game effort to win a minor event at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) last month; never in the hunt at Musselburgh two weeks later; could prove vulnerable again.

14/1

Form: 325002

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden but she has threatened on occasions, including when a close second at Newcastle on Thursday (7f); best turf run came here (1m) but on good to firm; rain would be a query.
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12

(9)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Miss Yorkshire

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Gemma Tutty

Still a maiden but she got right back on track when second of five in 7f handicap here ten days ago; she can go well again off the same mark.

10/1

3

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Miss Yorkshire

9st 10lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Gemma Tutty

Eight-race maiden; went close over C&D last month but she failed to back it up on slow turf at Thirsk 19 days ago; 4lb higher mark has now kicked in but this isn't competitive.

7/2

11

(2)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Thirsk

Miss Yorkshire

9st 3lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Gemma Tutty

Seven-race maiden but she has threatened on occasions, including when a close second at Newcastle on Thursday (7f); best turf run came here (1m) but on good to firm; rain would be a query.

8/1

33/1

Form: 503

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Little solid form and her latest third of five came in a slowly run affair; big step forward needed now handicapping.
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7th

4

(2)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Ayr

Siviez

8st 13lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Eight-race maiden who has dropped 11lb in the weights since introduced to handicapping; attracted market support when a creditable fourth to Irish Dancer at Catterick (5f, good) last week; return to 6f should suit; dangerous to dismiss.

15/2

4th

3

(1)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Siviez

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Lightly raced 4yo who has dropped down the weights but she's finished unplaced this spring in her first four handicaps and needs something extra.

8/1

Form: 785026

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Two wins on soft ground last year; having dropped in the weights he ran well for second at Musselburgh last month (7f, good); backwards step last time but the more rain to fall the better.
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11th

11

(3)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Law Degree

8st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Two soft-ground wins (7.4f/1m) in 2024, but he's drawn a blank since and has struggled on the Flat and over hurdles in his last four starts; has plenty to prove and yard also runs Evelyn's Phoenix.

16/1

8th

7

(4)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

19:45 Nottingham

Law Degree

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Two soft-ground wins (7.4f/1m) in 2024 but he's drawn a blank since and has been well held on the Flat and over hurdles in his last three starts; bit to prove and he needs a big turnaround back in this sphere; cheekpieces reapplied.

16/1

4th

8

4th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

14:10 Catterick

Law Degree

11st 4lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Tim Easterby

Two low-grade Flat wins in 2024 (7.5f-1m); well beaten on recent Market Rasen hurdles debut (2m, juvenile maiden; 150-1); connections waste no time by dropping him into a claimer; difficult to identify a positive angle.

25/1

Non-runners

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Selections

NEWMARKET:

Mamma Maria

POSTDATA:

Call Me Betty

SPOTLIGHT:

Me Tarzan

The Guardian:

Miss Yorkshire

TOPSPEED:

Sir David

RP RATINGS:

Highfield Sunshine

Telegraph:

Mamma Maria

Daily Mail:

Mamma Maria

Daily Mirror:

Mamma Maria

The Star:

Mamma Maria

Daily Record:

Mamma Maria

D Express:

Me Tarzan

The Times:

Call Me Betty

The Sun:

Call Me Betty