April 10 / 15.53 Thirsk

15.53

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  • Prize money: £3925.5
  • 0m 7f 218y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

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8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 2240-7 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Had several close calls on turf in the second half of last year; not disgraced back from four months off at Newcastle three weeks ago; 1-22 overall but she could be very competitive with that run behind her.
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6th

3

(13)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Harswell Ruby

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Won at Thirsk in April and short-headed for third by Rajapour there 11 days ago, both over 1m; runner-up twice over C&D last season, she has to be considered each-way.

7/1

4th

7

(12)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Harswell Ruby

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Won a shade cosily over C&D (good) in April and may not have been best positioned on the flank when fifth of 12 behind Hale End at Wetherby (favourite) later in the month; worth another chance but this is competitive.

7/1

5th

7

(5)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Wetherby

Harswell Ruby

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Roger Fell

Stepped up on her seasonal return when justifying favouritism in a 1m handicap at Thirsk 16 days ago (good ground); well backed on that occasion and a 3lb higher mark may not be beyond her.

9/2

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 35-777

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his 2yo novice win but is down to a mark in the 60s for the first time now back on the grass after a two-month break; a return to form wouldn't surprise.
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6th

2

(2)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

17:05 Hamilton

Eves Boy

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Good second at Thirsk on his seasonal return last month; sent off favourite at Ayr on the strength of it but could only manage sixth of the seven runners behind Starliner (Donna Nook second); cheekpieces return.

4/1

6th

4

(1)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Eves Boy

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Strike-rate is only 1-16 but he gained the win at Ayr and returns here off an attractive mark (peak one was 15lb higher); ran encouragingly at Thirsk (1m, good; 1l second) most recently, proving suited by the switch back to turf from AW.

7/2

2nd

4

(8)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:53 Thirsk

Eves Boy

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Yet to add to his 2yo novice win but is down to a mark in the 60s for the first time now back on the grass after a two-month break; a return to form wouldn't surprise.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £6.30

Form: 23697- D

Last run: 177 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
1-21 but the win came off 1lb lower last summer and the fact she was a close second on her 2025 reappearance provides hope that she could ready to roll after six months off.
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5th

14

(10)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Perfidia

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Knocking on the door prior to winning at Hamilton (8.3f, good) last month and again ran well when third at Redcar (7f, good to firm) nine days ago; also effective on good to soft ground; could be in the shake-up.

9/1

3rd

5

(10)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Perfidia

9st 7lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Three good runs this year, following up his good C&D second in April (good to firm, Mayo County 1.5l back in third but 4lb better off) by winning at Hamilton last time (8.5f, good; won by short head for today's rider Jake Dickson); chance off 2lb higher.

5/2

1st

5

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Perfidia

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Reliable sort who comes here on the back of a good second of 14 in 7f Redcar handicap last month; firmly in the picture off an unchanged mark.

5/2

Form: 308321 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Placed twice in March prior to making it 17th time lucky at Newcastle (1m) a fortnight ago; arrives fit and in form but eighth is the best he's managed in four previous turf outings.
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3rd

3

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Jamaican Storm

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

1-19 and his best form has come on the AW, albeit he didn't run very well at Southwell last time and his previous fourth of 13 at Thirsk (1m, good) was better; frame material again based on that effort.

10/1

9th

10

(10)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Jamaican Storm

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Placed twice here in March prior to getting off the mark at Newcastle (1m, AW), winning by a nose; ran a solid race when fourth of 13 at Thirsk (1m, good) 27 days ago and has claims back on this surface.

9/1

4th

8

(13)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:53 Thirsk

Jamaican Storm

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Placed twice in March prior to making it 17th time lucky at Newcastle (1m) a fortnight ago; arrives fit and in form but eighth is the best he's managed in four previous turf outings.

11/2

9/2

Form: 8232-2 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Just two wins from his 30 starts but placed over 1m/7f on Newcastle's Tapeta on his last four outings, the latest on reappearance a fortnight ago; successful over 7f here last summer and should go well if stall 12 isn't too big an inconvenience.
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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

14/1

Form: 1469-8 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Winner over 1m at Doncaster (good to firm) and 1m2f at Ripon (good) last spring; minor late headway on his recent AW reappearance and he's dipped to 1lb below the mark he defied at Ripon.
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8th

3

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Mariner

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Needed a couple of runs before hitting top gear this season but his close second at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) last month was a good effort and he's still on a workable mark after recent 2lb nudge.

5/1

2nd

2

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:45 Doncaster

Mariner

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Jennie Candlish

Took this 12 months ago; not seen after June in 2025 but hinted at a revival on his second run back when seventh of 13 in 1m Thirsk handicap 15 days ago; he's one to be interested in off a 2lb lower mark here.

9/1

7th

6

(6)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:53 Thirsk

Mariner

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Winner over 1m at Doncaster (good to firm) and 1m2f at Ripon (good) last spring; minor late headway on his recent AW reappearance and he's dipped to 1lb below the mark he defied at Ripon.

14/1

10/1

Form: 24908- CD

Last run: 140 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Lost his way in the autumn; has dropped to a favourable mark as a result (went close off 5lb higher last autumn) but a losing run of 21 doesn't inspire confidence; first start for 140 days.
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2nd

2

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Pol Roger

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

On a handy mark and may be back in better form with Thirsk reappearance under his belt; however, he's on two-year losing spell and record suggests he'll be more interesting when returned to Ayr.

9/1

8th

2

(1)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:53 Thirsk

Pol Roger

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Lost his way in the autumn; has dropped to a favourable mark as a result (went close off 5lb higher last autumn) but a losing run of 21 doesn't inspire confidence; first start for 140 days.

10/1

Form: 41157- D

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Started his handicap career with wins at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) and Musselburgh (1m1f, good) last August; had excuses for his two subsequent defeats (too keen upped to 1m4f final start) and retains unexposed potential; claims if fully primed after six months off.
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4th

5

(9)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Amidst The Chaos

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Low-mileage 4yo who completed a double last August; did well to finish third, having met traffic issues, at Ripon (1m, good) with reappearance under his belt; enters the reckoning.

8/1

3rd

4

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ripon

Amidst The Chaos

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won back-to-back at Doncaster (1m) and Musselburgh (1m1f) last August, running down Drumcondra latterly; held off higher marks since, including when ninth of 13 at Thirsk (1m, good; beaten nearly 6l) latest; Ethan Tindall's 5lb claim is helpful.

10/1

14/1

Form: 84464- CD

Last run: 205 days

W: 8st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who returns on a favourable mark but this veteran has no great record fresh in recent years.
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4th

7

(3)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Copper And Five

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Veteran C&D scorer who slipped in the weights in the second half of last year and arrives in fine form; runner-up in 14-runner event here last month; merits serious consideration.

5/1

2nd

9

(5)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Copper And Five

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Veteran who won this race last year and returned to form with a creditable second over C&D (Woodleigh fifth) 11 days ago; has possibilities off unchanged mark and he won't mind what the weather does.

5/1

2nd

8

(6)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:22 Beverley

Copper And Five

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Veteran who gained most recently success in C&D contest (off 5lb higher) last May on second start of his 2025 campaign; reasonably interesting returned to this scenario with Thirsk reappearance under his belt.

14/1

25/1

Form: 5486-9 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 666-35 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Dual 1m winner (good turf/AW); ran well for third at Wolverhampton last month and shaped quite nicely again (caught too far back) when fifth over 1m2f at Lingfield (AW) a fortnight ago; one of the more likely types.
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1st

4

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Volto Di Medusa

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jack Jones

Tapeta win last summer came off this mark and the booking of Rossa Ryan is a positive as he returns to the AW after three ordinary efforts on turf; not always looked straightforward and interesting to see whether support comes this time.

12/1

9th

1

(8)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:08 Yarmouth

Volto Di Medusa

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jack Jones

Dual 1m winner on turf (good) and AW; shaped quite well on the AW on his first two starts this year but blew his chance at the start when down the field at Thirsk next time and could only finish midfield at Nottingham (1m2f, good) 25 days ago; drops in grade.

8/1

7th

9

(11)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

18:45 Nottingham

Volto Di Medusa

9st 5lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Jack Jones

Dual 1m winner (good turf/AW); shaped quite well on AW first two starts this year but blotted his copybook when losing many lengths at the start back on turf at Thirsk last week; more than capable off this mark but not one for maximum faith after that.

14/1

14/1

Form: 27356- D

Last run: 179 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Useful for Ralph Beckett but nowhere near that level for this yard last year, albeit placed twice over 1m2f at Doncaster off his reduced mark at the end of last summer; off six months; the betting should help guide to expectations.
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11th

9

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Whiskey Pete

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Inconsistent 5yo; lurks on a dangerous mark but usually runs over middle distances nowadays and was well beaten on last month's seasonal debut.

20/1

13th

7

(9)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:53 Thirsk

Whiskey Pete

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Useful for Ralph Beckett but nowhere near that level for this yard last year, albeit placed twice over 1m2f at Doncaster off his reduced mark at the end of last summer; off six months; the betting should help guide to expectations.

14/1

Form: 2656

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £16.60
Straight Forecast £12.16
Tricast £217.66
Trifecta £328.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Harswell Ruby

RP RATINGS:

Eve's Boy

SPOTLIGHT:

Volto Di Medusa

TOPSPEED:

Pol Roger

The Sun:

Amidst The Chaos

Daily Record:

Travis

D Express:

Whiskey Pete

The Times:

Harswell Ruby

Telegraph:

Harswell Ruby

Daily Mirror:

Harswell Ruby

The Star:

Eve's Boy

The Guardian:

Volto Di Medusa

Daily Mail:

Pol Roger