14.40
Good To FirmSky Bet Thirsk Hunt Cup Handicap
- Prize money: £30924
- 0m 7f 218y
- Class 2
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.00
- Place: £2.00
Form: 1109-3 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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15th 9 (2) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
7yo who has returned in top form this term, finishing third at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) then winning the Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) 12 days ago; effective over C&D; could be bang there once more up 3lb for last time. |
9/1 |
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1st 8 (8) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Hit a hot spell at the beginning of last summer, winning over C&D (good to firm) before following up at the Epsom Derby meeting (8.5f, good to soft); creditable third (Sea Force sixth) of 12 on Musselburgh reappearance (1m1f, good) three weeks ago; likely to be competitive again. |
8/1 |
9/2
- Place: £1.50
Form: 122-12 C
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 6 (2) |
16th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Has improved his rating almost every time, on last two outings taking second in strong 1m handicaps at Newcastle (AW) and Thirsk (good to firm); came from almost last when closing to half a length in 13-runner race last time and looks well capable of a prominent finish here despite 2lb rise. |
6/1 |
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2nd 3 (11) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
7f course winner on good to firm last summer and has done little but progress since, winning over 1m at Southwell on New Year's Day; excellent second of 14 at Newcastle (1m again) since, with reopposing Flight Plan and Apiarist in behind; should continue the good work back on turf; top of the list. |
9/2 |
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2nd 5 (13) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
The winner of four of his eight starts and he had a bit to spare when rewarding odds-on favourite backers at Southwell on New Year's Day; unlikely this mark will prove beyond him in time; solid candidate. |
4/1 |
7/2
- Place: £2.00
Form: 3461-6 BF
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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18th 11 (3) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Won at Yarmouth (1m1f, soft) last September on final 3yo start and returned to form when third to Mirsky in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) 12 days ago in reapplied cheekpieces (retained), which he may well have won granted a clear run; lightly raced and in top hands; firmly in calculations. |
3/1 |
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3rd 5 (3) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Won a Nottingham maiden (1m, good) and a Yarmouth handicap (1m1f, soft) last year; respectable sixth (Mirsky third) of 12 in 1m1f Musselburgh handicap on reappearance three weeks ago; wandered around a little under pressure there and now refitted with the cheekpieces he wore once last season; could resume his progression and much respected from a handy inside stall. |
7/2 |
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6th 2 (7) |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 208y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Won a Nottingham maiden (1m, good) and a Yarmouth handicap (1m1f, soft) last year; now 6lb higher and returns from seven months off, but he was only beaten a neck on last season's reappearance and there may well be even more to come from him this year; respected. |
5/2 |
25/1
Form: /2150- D
Last run: 239 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 13 (14) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Off the mark in a Windsor novice (1m, good) last June; far from disgraced despite only beating one home when fifth on his handicap debut at Ascot (good to firm) last July and perhaps unsuited by soft ground when well held there in September; sold for 23,000gns in November and gelded ahead of this return for a new stable; drawn wide and probably best watched this time. |
25/1 |
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18 (5) |
5th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Solid debut when third here (7f) on his sole start at two; followed a good reappearance at Newbury in May when getting off the mark in a Windsor novice (1m, also good) in June; far from disgraced despite only beating one home when fifth on his handicap debut on the round mile here (good to firm) last time; soft ground an unknown but his dam won on heavy; possibilities. |
8/1 |
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5th 1 (2) |
11th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 213y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Beaten by the subsequent Britannia favourite at Newbury (7f) before doing it comfortably at Windsor (1m, good), beating a Haggas horse who has won since (a weak race admittedly); coped with this course on debut and has to be of interest on handicap debut; hooded the last twice. |
9/4 |
12/1
Form: 220-81
Last run: 9 days
W: 8st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 (5) |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Suited by good/firmer; has quickly found his form this season for new yard and ran creditably in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m) last Saturday when attempting to follow up his Beverley success (7.5f); may do better still. |
9/1 |
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5th 14 (12) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Low-mileage 4yo who was having only his second start for this yard when clinging on over the extended 7f at Beverley (good to firm) nine days ago; only raised 3lb but this is a step up from that Class 4 and his draw isn't ideal for one who usually races close to the pace. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 3-4130 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 4 (15) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Three fine efforts on AW to start the year but his run of good form came to a halt when well behind Blue Rc at Newcastle over Easter; acts on turf but has a much better strike-rate on AW; drawn widest. |
20/1 |
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12th 6 (1) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Finished a good third in this race 12 months ago when rated 2lb lower; arrives in good form, having beaten Popmaster at Lingfield (1m) before a good third at Kempton (7f) 16 days ago; chance if stall 1 proves no hindrance. |
10/1 |
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3rd 4 (3) |
18th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Beat very good yardstick in Popmaster for fourth AW win from just eight tries at Lingfield 19 days ago (1m; ridden by Jack Callan for the first time); up just 3lb, and no issue with this shorter trip, but he's never been to Kempton and trainer is just 1-14 here last five years. |
3/1 |
14/1
Form: 3/020- D
Last run: 322 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 12 (13) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Just second outing for Geoff Harker when runner-up off 1lb higher at Haydock (1m, good) last May but never involved when dropped to 7f at York the following month and not seen since (gelded); this is a tough race to return in. |
14/1 |
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12th 4 (13) |
14th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
Just second outing for current yard when adding to his good Haydock record with a closing second over 1m three weeks ago; slight doubts as to whether the drop back to 7f will be ideal but his mark is definitely workable. |
11/2 |
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2nd 7 (14) |
24th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 37y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Won over C&D (good) for Roger Varian last summer and another fine effort over C&D when second on soft in the autumn; changed hands for 110,000gns after final 3yo start; never involved in the Lincoln at Doncaster on reappearance for new yard but he did meet trouble in running; stall 14 could make life tricky. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 3141-8 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 4 (11) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Lightly raced 4yo who won two 1m races (good) in Ireland last year; has needed both runs for this yard but stepped up on reappearance when just ahead of the hampered City Of Poets over C&D a fortnight ago; another advance is possible but needed. |
16/1 |
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8th 10 (1) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Pair of 1m wins on good ground in Ireland last summer, namely a Naas maiden (wore cheekpieces) and Curragh handicap (visored); low-mileage new recruit for Declan Carroll but he'll need to leave last month's Newmarket reappearance with a tongue-tie added (retained) well behind to play a leading role here. |
25/1 |
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8th 5 (4) |
14th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Third attempt when cheekpieces were applied in a Naas maiden, seeing it out well to turn over a long-odds on favourite (pair clear) in June; left Dermot Weld for 95,000euros after winning Curragh handicap (also 1m, good; first-time visor) in August; up 7lb and a tongue-tie is today's aid of choice for this stable/seasonal debut; unexposed. |
7/1 |
11/2
Form: 1621-3
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (12) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Talented on AW and had more in hand than the narrow winning margin suggests when arriving late on the scene at Wolverhampton (about 1m) in November; was carried out of his ground when starting a forward move over C&D (good to firm) recently and has to be of interest in this lower grade. |
4/1 |
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9th 9 (9) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Has looked quirky on occasions but he produced a decidedly useful effort when coming with a strong run to get up late in 8.6f Wolverhampton handicap in November; matched that form when a close third there on reappearance six weeks ago; won a fast-ground novice on turf last year (also second here on debut); one of two solid contenders for James Tate. |
11/2 |
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3rd 4 (11) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Has looked quirky on occasions but he came wide and late for a short-head win (from Zryan) over C&D on latest outing, making it three wins from six starts; off 132 days since but raised just 3lb and needs major attention as one of the least exposed runners in this line-up. |
5/1 |
16/1
Form: 03500- D
Last run: 225 days
W: 9st 11lb
7 yo Colt
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 (5) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Smart at his best for William Haggas, winning a Listed race at Sandown (1m2f, good) in July 2024; campaigned solely in Australia in 2025 and well beaten on his last two starts; potentially well handicapped back in Britain for a new yard after wind surgery, but he carries obvious risks. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 0604-5 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 7 (4) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Last year's Golden Mile win at Goodwood (strong record there) shows he's still smart on his day; respectable return to action when fifth in good conditions race over 7f here three weeks ago but he's gained the vast majority of his ten career wins on slower ground than he's likely to encounter this afternoon. |
14/1 |
66/1
Form: 6814-0 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 2lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 10 (8) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
18 visits to Ayr have yielded nine wins, the latest last September; the return to Ayr could be the catalyst for a big run but he's struggled at Musselburgh and Thirsk this year and a major turnaround is needed from this 12yo. |
25/1 |
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12th 15 (6) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
Sprung a 66-1 surprise in this on good to firm in 2022 (also fourth in 2024); added career win number 17, as an 11yo, at Ayr (1m, good to soft) last September but arrives with something to prove after finishing tailed off behind a couple of these on his Musselburgh reappearance. |
66/1 |
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12th 10 (5) |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 208y Class 3 |
8st 7lb |
Showed he still had it what it takes when gaining his ninth course success at Ayr (1m, good to soft) last September and ran well despite a 10lb rise back there 12 days later; has tended to need his reappearance in recent years. |
25/1 |
13/2
Form: -60948 CD
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 6 (2) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Failed to build on a decent fourth at Lingfield (1m2f) in February when behind Blue Rc at Newcastle (1m) on Good Friday but the fact he made all in this race off 8lb lower last year means a revival can't be discounted, particularly as he's well drawn to attack again; tongue-tied first time. |
13/2 |
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8th 9 (5) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Quiet in Dubai in January but he returned to Britain with a good fourth at Lingfield (1m2f) five weeks ago; now 6lb lower than when winning the Thirsk Hunt Cup last May and he has the ability to feature. |
25/1 |
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4th 4 (5) |
27th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Often front runs; below par in three outings at Meydan last month (including dirt) but well treated if a return to Britain sparks a revival having landed last year's Thirsk Hunt Cup off 6lb higher; Tapeta winner at the start of his career. |
16/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £21.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £17.86 |
| Tricast | £71.95 |
| Trifecta | £108.10 |
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