April 18 / 16.32 Thirsk

16.32

Good

Happy 21st Birthday Lily Watkinson Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 4f 8y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Happy 21st Birthday Lily Watkinson Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.80
  • Place: £4.90

Form: 88420- D

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at Newmarket (1m4f) last April and in good form in handicaps after until coming in last of 12 back at Newmarket (1m4f) in October; since gelded and goes without usual headgear on his return.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(3)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Minhad

9st 8lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Ismail Mohammed

Ran poorly on final start last term but gelded soon afterwards and, with visor/blinkers dispensed with, he returned with a narrow win in 12-runner race at Thirsk (1m4f, good) last month, gradually working his way to the front in final strides under 7lb claimer Kyle McHugh; 4lb higher today but could have more to offer in what's only his second campaign.

8/1

1st

1

(4)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

16:32 Thirsk

Minhad

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Ismail Mohammed

Got off the mark at Newmarket (1m4f) last April and in good form in handicaps after until coming in last of 12 back at Newmarket (1m4f) in October; since gelded and goes without usual headgear on his return.

14/1

12th

7

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:30 Newmarket

Minhad

8st 10lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ismail Mohammed

Won a 1m4f Newbury novice in May; ran in handicaps on last three starts, visored on second occasion and blinkered when good second of six under Mason Paetel at Chester (1m6f, good) latest; this race presents a stiffer task.

16/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 11442- BF

Last run: 172 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
A dual 1m2f scorer in 2025 and she signed off with an excellent second in 1m4f Catterick handicap in October; yard continues to go very well so she's a likely player returning off the same mark here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(5)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Nightsinwhitesatin

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Largely progressive sort in 2025 (when a two-time 1m2f winner) and she's continued on the up stepped up to 1m4f this season, not enjoying the smoothest of passages when fourth of 15 at Chester 13 days ago; a player off an unchanged mark.

5/2

4th

6

(2)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Nightsinwhitesatin

9st 11lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Edward Bethell

Consistent filly who won twice over 1m2f last summer and posted career-best form when close second on last month's reappearance at Thirsk (1m4f, good; clear third has won since); well drawn and Toby Moore looks excellent value for his 7lb claim against other apprentices; good chance.

7/2

2nd

5

(11)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

16:32 Thirsk

Nightsinwhitesatin

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

A dual 1m2f scorer in 2025 and she signed off with an excellent second in 1m4f Catterick handicap in October; yard continues to go very well so she's a likely player returning off the same mark here.

9/2

8/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 73/1- D

Last run: 338 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
A fair 1m4f scorer for Tom Clover who has been in good (winning) form sent hurdling for his current stable this winter, third at Ascot 20 days ago; not out of things on his handicap debut back in this sphere.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

3

14th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 44y

Class 3

14:40 Salisbury

Gallivanted

9st 4lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Derham

Hurdles winner for this yard; resumed Flat career with close third at Thirsk (1m4f) on handicap debut in this sphere last month and justified strong support when narrowly beating Cruden over this trip at Goodwood (also good) a fortnight ago; unexposed and the best is probably yet to come.

5/2

1st

2

(1)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Goodwood

Gallivanted

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Harry Derham

Progressive juvenile hurdler this winter and returned to the Flat with a close third at Thirsk (1m4f, good); had no excuses but looks sure to win more races in this scene.

11/4

3rd

3

(7)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

16:32 Thirsk

Gallivanted

9st 8lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Derham

A fair 1m4f scorer for Tom Clover who has been in good (winning) form sent hurdling for his current stable this winter, third at Ascot 20 days ago; not out of things on his handicap debut back in this sphere.

8/1

Form: 55514- D

Last run: 171 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Made a winning start in handicaps at Catterick (1m4f) in October and not discredited off a 6lb higher mark given he went keenly when fourth at Nottingham (1m6f) in final run; this son of Waldgeist could have more to offer in 2026.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(2)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Lingfield (AW)

Lightning Tiger

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Fifth in his first two starts on the AW, but has improved since including when making a successful handicap debut at Catterick (1m4f, soft) in October; creditable fourth of 12 on his Thirsk reappearance (1m4f, good) last month (third has won since); could go well in the first-time hood.

5/1

4th

4

(12)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

16:32 Thirsk

Lightning Tiger

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Charlie Fellowes

Made a winning start in handicaps at Catterick (1m4f) in October and not discredited off a 6lb higher mark given he went keenly when fourth at Nottingham (1m6f) in final run; this son of Waldgeist could have more to offer in 2026.

8/1

7

(5)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Nottingham

Lightning Tiger

8st 13lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Charlie Fellowes

Showed promise at about 1m2f before second favourite for handicap debut at Catterick (1m4f, soft) four weeks ago and going on 3f out to win it by nearly 2l; up 6lb but he's a lightly raced 3yo who shaped last time as if he's a strong candidate for 1m6f.

4/1

5th
7 (9)
Made All

25/1

Form: 238-10 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
C&D scorer who got back to winning ways at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in March; beat just two in 1m4f Musselburgh handicap last time though so needs to bounce back.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

20:42 Market Rasen

Made All

12st 0lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sam England

Fair Flat racer; yet to make a significant impact over hurdles but was given a lot to do before finishing well for third over C&D (good) on handicap debut three weeks ago, and his recent Flat run was perfectly respectable.

5/2

3rd

5

(2)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Made All

9st 1lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Sam England

Scored at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in March and comes here on the back of a good hurdling third at Market Rasen 13 days ago; this C&D winner must enter calculations.

6/1

3rd

1

8th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

14:45 Market Rasen

Made All

11st 12lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Tapeta winner in March (1m4f), and fair effort against a pace bias back on turf latest; no chances taken with initial hurdles mark (peak RPR 78 to date), but yet to encounter a sound surface in this discipline.

13/2

6th
10 (3)
Idyllic

20/1

Form: 41476- CD

Last run: 191 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
A two-time scorer, including over C&D in the first half of 2025 but she ended last year under something of a cloud; needs to hit the ground running on her seasonal return.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(3)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

16:32 Thirsk

Idyllic

8st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Wilf Storey

A two-time scorer, including over C&D in the first half of 2025 but she ended last year under something of a cloud; needs to hit the ground running on her seasonal return.

20/1

5

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Ayr

Idyllic

9st 6lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

Inconsistent filly who was tailed off at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) four weeks ago and is unproven on soft/heavy ground; however, she's won two of her seven starts this year (1m3f/1m4f, good to soft/good) and isn't written off.

12/1

6

(3)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

18:25 Newcastle (AW)

Idyllic

8st 9lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

Two wins from six starts for her new stable this year, over 1m3f at Carlisle and 1m4f at Thirsk; has shown promise on Tapeta but she's up in class today and might come up short.

12/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form: 18-866

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Ended her time with Ralph Beckett with 1m2f Redcar novice success but she has failed to fire subsequently for Ivan Furtado, only sixth of eight in 1m Newcastle handicap last time; tried back over a much longer trip now.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(17)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Helmsley

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Left Ralph Beckett after 1m2f Redcar novice win (good to soft) in October; that form has not been reached in her five handicaps since, most at 1m but never dangerous latest when back up to 1m4f at Thirsk; others preferred.

18/1

7th

2

(8)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

16:32 Thirsk

Helmsley

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Ended her time with Ralph Beckett with 1m2f Redcar novice success but she has failed to fire subsequently for Ivan Furtado, only sixth of eight in 1m Newcastle handicap last time; tried back over a much longer trip now.

33/1

6th

5

(8)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

17:55 Newcastle (AW)

Helmsley

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Bought for 45,000gns having won a Redcar novice in October (1m2f, soft); plenty to find on her form in her three runs for this yard.

33/1

9/1

Form: 03-195

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Looked on the up when gaining a breakthrough victory at Chelmsford (1m5f) in January; hasn't matched that form both runs since but he failed to last home when fifth in 2m Lingfield handicap last time; not out of things in a change of headgear over this shorter trip.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Relocal

11st 1lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Dylan Cunha

Scored at Chelmsford (1m5f) for Roger Varian in January; not disgraced for his new yard with third of six in 1m6f Yarmouth handicap nine days ago, so he's one to consider.

12/1

3rd

1

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 17y

Class 5

19:10 Yarmouth

Relocal

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Dylan Cunha

The winner of one of his 11 starts for Roger Varian, namely a 13.3f handicap at Chelmsford in January; sold for 8,500gns last month; still to prove as good on turf as AW but that is perhaps circumstance, rather than a marked preference for artificial surfaces.

7/1

8th

8

(10)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

16:32 Thirsk

Relocal

9st 1lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Looked on the up when gaining a breakthrough victory at Chelmsford (1m5f) in January; hasn't matched that form both runs since but he failed to last home when fifth in 2m Lingfield handicap last time; not out of things in a change of headgear over this shorter trip.

9/1

Form: 349331 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Built on earlier promise (in a change of headgear) when cosily landing 1m3f Southwell handicap 16 days ago; up 2lb but not taken lightly.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

16:32 Thirsk

Hackney Diamonds

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ian Williams

Built on earlier promise (in a change of headgear) when cosily landing 1m3f Southwell handicap 16 days ago; up 2lb but not taken lightly.

5/1

1st

9

(2)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:18 Southwell (AW)

Hackney Diamonds

8st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ian Williams

Form at Southwell features two wins (1m3f/1m4f) during the winter and third-place finishes in last two outings; receives weight all round and holds a solid chance kept to this track.

5/1

3rd

6

(8)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:13 Southwell (AW)

Hackney Diamonds

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Dual course winner in cheekpieces during the winter (1m3f/1m4f) and kept on well for third behind Velvet Red over C&D ten days ago; recent 2lb drop helps; can make presence felt again, assuming switch to refitted visor doesn't backfire.

9/2

10th
6 (6)
Don Simon

4/1

Form: 298-32

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Remains winless but he comes here in good nick, second of six in 2m Southwell handicap last month; effective at this shorter trip and needs considering eased 1lb.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Don Simon

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Dunlop

Returned from a break with two creditable efforts on Tapeta (1m4f/2m) this spring but his form slumped back on turf at Thirsk (1m4f, good) last month; has something to prove again after that and he's still a maiden after 11 starts.

14/1

10th

6

(6)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

16:32 Thirsk

Don Simon

9st 5lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

Remains winless but he comes here in good nick, second of six in 2m Southwell handicap last month; effective at this shorter trip and needs considering eased 1lb.

4/1

2nd

3

(2)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Don Simon

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

Still seeking a first win after nine starts but he boasts some solid handicap form at up to 1m6f; satisfactory reappearance at Wolverhampton two weeks ago (1m4f) and that should have blown away any cobwebs; 2m presents a new challenge but it could unlock further progress.

2/1

11th
9 (2)
Furhaan

14/1

Form: 79415-

Last run: 194 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Made a winning start in handicaps at Windsor (11.5f) in September and backed it up with a solid fifth at Yarmouth (11.5f) the following month on his final run for Ed Walker; since changed hands for 32,000gns and he can't be discounted starting out for another good yard here with few miles still on the clock.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:45 Hamilton

Furhaan

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jim Goldie

Won handicap debut at Windsor (heavy) in September and creditable fifth at Yarmouth (good) next time, both over an extended 1m3f; left Ed Walker for 32,000gns later in October and behind on both runs (1m4f; 25-1 and 28-1) this season, so seems best watched for now.

40/1

9th

6

(2)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:15 Musselburgh

Furhaan

8st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Won handicap debut at Windsor (11.5f, heavy) in September and creditable fifth at Yarmouth (11.5f, good) the following month; left Ed Walker for 32,000gns in October and last week's reappearance (25-1) did not suggest an imminent return to winning form.

25/1

12th
12 (5)
Cougar

6/1

Form: 86811- D

Last run: 209 days

W: 8st 4lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Revitalised in blinkers and ended 2025 with 1m4f handicap victories at Musselburgh and Hamilton in September; up 5lb for his reappearance but yard is in good form and can make his presence felt.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(1)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Cougar

8st 13lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Ended his 2025 campaign with a pair of 1m4f wins, the first of them here and by a wide margin; two heavy defeats this spring but he's the type to pop up soon, perhaps when faced with some slower ground.

8/1

7th

2

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

Cougar

9st 7lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Revitalised in blinkers and ended 2025 with victories over C&D (good to soft) and at Hamilton (1m4f, soft) in September; went without the blinkers when always behind on his Thirsk reappearance 11 days ago but could fare a lot better with the headgear back in place now.

4/1

12th

12

(5)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

16:32 Thirsk

Cougar

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Revitalised in blinkers and ended 2025 with 1m4f handicap victories at Musselburgh and Hamilton in September; up 5lb for his reappearance but yard is in good form and can make his presence felt.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £91.50
Straight Forecast £54.20
Tricast £231.29
Trifecta £509.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Lightning Tiger

POSTDATA:

Hackney Diamonds

TOPSPEED:

Furhaan

SPOTLIGHT:

Nightsinwhitesatin

The Star:

Gallivanted

NEWMARKET:

Don Simon

The Sun:

Cougar

The Guardian:

Furhaan

The Times:

Lightning Tiger

D Express:

Lightning Tiger

Daily Mirror:

Lightning Tiger

Telegraph:

Nightsinwhitesatin

Daily Mail:

Hackney Diamonds

Daily Record:

Hackney Diamonds