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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13th

6

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Harswell Ruby

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

One of two wins came over C&D (April); some good runs in the meantime and has a handy draw to work from.

12/1

4th

2

(7)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:15 Redcar

Harswell Ruby

10st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Roger Fell

Both wins have been over 1m but she did go close over this C&D last September (good to soft); ran well at Pontefract (1m, good) two starts ago but below her best at Thirsk (good to firm) two weeks ago; steps back up in trip.

7/2

4th

3

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Harswell Ruby

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Two wins from 29 starts, with the most recent success coming in April over this C&D; had cheekpieces back on (retained) when runner-up at Pontefract (1m, good) nine days ago and holds good claims off the same mark.

15/8

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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7th

2

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

18:00 Redcar

Eves Boy

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Yet to win a handicap since landing a 7f Ayr novice in September 2024; steps up in trip off a career-low mark but others preferred.

7/1

8th

4

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Eves Boy

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Down the weights since some ordinary 7f runs in the middle months of 2025 and looked as if he might take advantage shortly when a close second at Thirsk (1m, good) in April following a break; however, he hasn't run to the same level since and needs a revival returned to 7f.

9/1

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

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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3rd

4

(7)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Perfidia

9st 13lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tim Easterby

Notched a second success of the season at Nottingham (1m) in June; shaped as if still in form when a non-staying seventh in 1m2f handicap at Beverley two weeks ago; very much one to consider back in trip here.

9/2

7th

2

(4)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

13:35 Beverley

Perfidia

11st 1lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Two wins this term, latest at Nottingham last month (8.5f, good to firm); two close seconds since; an obvious contender but stamina to prove on first run at 1m2f (stays 1m1f).

3/1

2nd

6

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:55 Nottingham

Perfidia

9st 4lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Generally consistent apart from one moderate run on good to soft this year; he has won twice this summer, at Hamilton (8.5f, good) and over C&D (good to firm) with Jake Dickson on board; looks sure to give another good account.

6/5

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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1st

5

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Jamaican Storm

9st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Bryan Smart

Sole win in 21 starts came narrowly over 1m here in March; held since, but is now 1lb lower so a case can be made.

100/30

6th

2

(3)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:58 Carlisle

Jamaican Storm

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Just did enough to open account at Newcastle (1m, AW) in March, his 17th start, and also ran well when third behind The Gay Blade over C&D (good) last month, having made a big forward move in the early stages; his tendency to race too freely remains a worry but he can make his presence felt.

5/1

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

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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10th

13

(8)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Travis

8st 10lb

J: William Pyle

T: Geoffrey Harker

By no means a frequent winner (3-37) but continued his good run of form with another placed effort at Newcastle (7f; fine at 1m).

10/1

3rd

2

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Travis

10st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Geoffrey Harker

Not a frequent winner (3-36) but running well on turf lately and has been placed in his last four visits here; one for the shortlist.

5/2

3rd

1

(9)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:15 Doncaster

Travis

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Geoffrey Harker

Back to form when winning at Redcar in June (7f, good) and finished a sound third off 6lb higher at Beverley last time (7.5f, good to firm); down 1lb; a possible.

7/2

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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4th

3

(1)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Mariner

10st 11lb

J: Mr Jamie Neild

T: Jennie Candlish

Off the mark for the season when winning a 1m2f handicap at Doncaster 16 days ago, suited by the strong pace; 3lb higher mark to contend with and his stamina isn't assured.

100/30

1st

3

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 6

15:40 Doncaster

Mariner

9st 6lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Jennie Candlish

Some return to form in his last two races and wasn't far away over 1m here last time when a stronger pace would have helped; interesting returned to further, having won over this far.

11/4

4th

4

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

16:48 Doncaster

Mariner

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Jennie Candlish

Latest Nottingham third in this headgear was a bit better and he'll be a threat to all if recapturing the form he showed when a close second over C&D (good to firm) off 2lb higher in April, particularly with Jack Callan taking an additional 3lb off.

4/1

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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1st

5

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Pol Roger

9st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Dual C&D winner in 2024; run down late in refitted cheekpieces at Pontefract (1m2f) in June, and finished third (one place behind Mr Lincoln) over C&D next time; fast ground a plausible excuse for a lesser effort latest; runner-up in this last year.

16/1

4th

2

(5)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

Pol Roger

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Yet to add to his two C&D wins in spring 2024 but got back in the groove with two placed runs last month, the latter in Class 4 C&D contest; ought to pose a potent threat at this lower level.

7/2

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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2nd

3

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

14:00 Doncaster

Amidst The Chaos

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Nigel Tinkler

Gained a first win of 2026 at Pontefract (1m) in June but he beat only one in 1m Redcar handicap a week ago; much more is required from this course scorer.

8/1

13th

7

(13)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:12 Redcar

Amidst The Chaos

9st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Clearcut winner in first-time cheekpieces at Pontefract (1m, good) in June and probably bettered that form when very close second at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) last month but was below form after racing too freely over C&D three weeks ago and needs to bounce back with a career best.

12/1

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

1

(10)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:45 Ripon

Copper And Five

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Veteran who has a good chance on some of his 2026 handicap form over 8.5f at Beverley, including latest start, and gives the impression this return to 1m2f is worth exploring.

4/1

2nd

5

(4)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:45 Beverley

Copper And Five

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

C&D record read 14224 before June's below-par run, and a foray into classified company since bore no fruit either; wouldn't dismiss outright from this lowest mark he's ever raced off in a handicap, however.

7/1

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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1st

8

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Carlisle

Jewel Maker

10st 2lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

On the downgrade these days but his latest fourth of 13 at Musselburgh (1m, good) was a fair effort on Monday; will need more from the same mark but this stiffer test should suit.

10/1

4th

4

(4)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Jewel Maker

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Generally struggled this season and the years look to be catching up now; an easy 1m such as this would have been a bare minimum even in his pomp and Thats My Boy Luke may be his yard's best chance.

12/1

6th

6

(5)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Jewel Maker

9st 6lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who is a dual winner (including over C&D) here but his recent form is not so encouraging, just seventh of 13 in 1m2f Newcastle handicap 17 days ago; needs to get back on track.

16/1

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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6th

2

(6)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Volto Di Medusa

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jack Jones

Inconsistent gelding who has his moods and always been capable of fluffing the start; one of his better efforts a month ago, switched from cheekpieces to second-time blinkers, but is not guaranteed to repeat the dose.

7/1

2nd

2

(9)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Volto Di Medusa

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jack Jones

Twice well beaten off this mark since winning narrowly at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) last month; can blow the start; blinkers return, but risky.

14/1

7th

1

(4)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Kempton (AW)

Volto Di Medusa

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jack Jones

Resumed winning ways at Lingfield (1m, AW) in June but scuppered his chance (not for first time) with a very slow start when beating one at Wolverhampton (8.5f) since.

7/1

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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8th

9

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

18:30 Redcar

Whiskey Pete

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Sole success came back in 2023 but he got back on track with second of six in 1m2f handicap at Doncaster three weeks ago; needs to reproduce it now.

7/1

2nd

5

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 6

15:40 Doncaster

Whiskey Pete

8st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Only 1-27, the win when with Ralph Beckett; had been badly out of form this season but ran better in a new tongue-tie over 1m here last time when close up behind Mariner; possibilities if as good again as he stays this far.

8/1

6th

7

(4)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

16:48 Doncaster

Whiskey Pete

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Only win in 26 runs was a 1m nursery at York in October 2023 for Ralph Beckett; badly out of form this season and cheekpieces made no difference last time; they are replaced by a first-time tongue-tie now.

33/1

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