June 05 / 15.30 Thirsk

15.30

Good To Soft

Moody Construction Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Moody Construction Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 260-46 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has shown her best form at Hamilton since joining Phil Makin, winning in added blinkers there (similar mark) last September; did well to finish fourth (met trouble) on seasonal reappearance at Newcastle but took backward step there next time; is capable if fully firing.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(8)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:02 Hamilton

Annie Edson Taylor

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

C&D winner in first-time blinkers last September; also successful last time when getting up to win at a head at Thirsk (6f, good); up 2lb; should go well.

7/2

1st

5

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Thirsk

Annie Edson Taylor

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Phillip Makin

Has shown her best form at Hamilton since joining Phil Makin, winning in added blinkers there (similar mark) last September; did well to finish fourth (met trouble) on seasonal reappearance at Newcastle but took backward step there next time; is capable if fully firing.

10/1

6th

2

(4)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Annie Edson Taylor

9st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Yard among the winners of late and this mare made a pleasing C&D comeback early in the month, especially given she hit traffic; entitled to have come on for that first run in six months and goes on the shortlist.

7/2

11/4

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 08-822 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
4-30; rated 5lb lower than when last successful at Ayr (6f, good to soft) last July; has been knocking on the door lately, runner-up on last two starts, including under Paul Mulrennan at Ayr; should have a positive role to play.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Taygar

10st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Has won four times, including twice here (5f/6f), but ideally suited by some give in the ground; proving hard to win with this season, although has run creditably on last four starts (on good to firm on first occasion); each-way chance.

6/1

4th

7

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Thirsk

Taygar

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Scored at Ayr (6f) last July and she arrives in very good nick, beaten just a head over C&D 11 days ago having hung left late on; must enter calculations nudged up 1lb.

7/1

2nd

2

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Thirsk

Taygar

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

4-30; rated 5lb lower than when last successful at Ayr (6f, good to soft) last July; has been knocking on the door lately, runner-up on last two starts, including under Paul Mulrennan at Ayr; should have a positive role to play.

11/4

7/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 177133 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Justified market support when scoring in added blinkers at Lingfield (6f AW, 5-1; from 5lb lower) in April; similar efforts (on RPRs) since, having to settle for minor honours at Kempton and Windsor; has a shout from a handy high draw.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Leicester

Elvetham

9st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Conrad Allen

His form dipped at Newmarket two weeks ago but it was a Class 5 and he had earlier been in fine form on both AW and turf; likely to bounce back quickly.

4/1

12th

15

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Elvetham

8st 13lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Two AW wins this spring and he has continued the good work back on turf, placed at Windsor, Thirsk and Yarmouth; all ground seems to come alike to him and he holds each-way claims again now up in class.

12/1

2nd

5

(7)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:48 Yarmouth

Elvetham

9st 5lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Unproven on ground slower than good; justified market support when winning in first-time blinkers at Lingfield (6f, AW) in April and has finished third in each of his three starts since, most recently at Thirsk (6f, good) five days ago; solid chance if handling conditions.

4/1

4th
10 (9)
Kitaab

33/1

Form: 406708 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
No win since October 2024 (Newcastle); weakened quickly on turf return at Doncaster (7f) three weeks ago; the only real glimpse of life this year was when a never-nearer fourth at Southwell (5f; 25-1) in February; stablemate of East Tyrone.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:12 Chester

Kitaab

8st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

No win since October 2024 but he's on a reduced mark and showed signs of a revival when fourth at Thirsk (6f, good; 11-1) last month; has possibilities if he can build on that and he's effective at this trip.

12/1

4th

10

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Thirsk

Kitaab

8st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Philip Kirby

No win since October 2024 (Newcastle); weakened quickly on turf return at Doncaster (7f) three weeks ago; the only real glimpse of life this year was when a never-nearer fourth at Southwell (5f; 25-1) in February; stablemate of East Tyrone.

33/1

8th

1

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Kitaab

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Dual AW winner but he's generally struggled this year and was beaten 10l at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) last month; continues to drop down the weights but he has plenty to prove and is 0-11 on turf.

14/1

Form: 477562 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner (6f); fitted with cheekpieces and just held by the Michael Dods-trained Call Me Betty at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) 18 days ago; raised 1lb since but merits consideration with sterner headgear (blinkers) entering the equation.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(12)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:55 Carlisle

Fan Mail

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Both wins have come over 6f on AW; two good runs at Carlisle this summer, second in May and third on Saturday, but they were over 6f and his stamina for this trip is the obvious concern.

12/1

3rd

7

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

20:39 Carlisle

Fan Mail

10st 1lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Tim Easterby

Two AW wins to his name and his close second over C&D (good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) in May was up with his best turf form; back on that latter mark after two lesser efforts so can't be readily dismissed.

7/1

5th

4

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:38 Ripon

Fan Mail

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Dual 6f winner on the AW; decent efforts last two turf runs, notably when neck second on good to soft at Carlisle last month (6f; cheekpieces on for first time); fair fifth in first-time blinkers at Thirsk last time (6f, good); cheekpieces the preferred option this time; could go well.

3/1

7/2

Form: 419424

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Made the breakthrough at Newcastle (5f) in February and fairly consistent since; couldn't master Yes I'm Mali over C&D (runner-up; 18-1) on penultimate start and boxed on from further back (fourth) at Beverley subsequently; a possible.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

20:39 Carlisle

Sherlock

10st 2lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Kevin Ryan

Won a 5f AW event off 6lb lower in February and there was no disgrace in chasing home a Hamilton legend at that track (6f, good to firm) in returning blinkers (retained) nine days ago; he is another that cannot be discounted.

13/2

2nd

3

(1)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Sherlock

9st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Belatedly opened account at Newcastle (5f, AW) in February and has largely remained in good form since, albeit he was a shade disappointing when only sixth of ten at Ripon (6f, good; favourite) three weeks ago; can make his presence felt.

7/2

6th

3

(8)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Thirsk

Sherlock

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Made the breakthrough at Newcastle (5f) in February and fairly consistent since; couldn't master Yes I'm Mali over C&D (runner-up; 18-1) on penultimate start and boxed on from further back (fourth) at Beverley subsequently; a possible.

7/2

20/1

Form: 318749 D

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won twice for Jack Jones, both times over 6f at Wolverhampton; hung right and weakened when last in action at Southwell (5f) ten weeks ago; changed hands for 3,600gns since; best watched on stable debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(3)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Catterick

Woodhay Whisper

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ron Barr

Ex-Jack Jones (bought for 3,600gns in April); all three wins have been on AW; fair run on stable debut when seventh over 6f at Thirsk (good); well drawn and could go well on a rare run at 5f (races mainly at 6f).

16/1

7th

4

(11)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Thirsk

Woodhay Whisper

9st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ron Barr

Won twice for Jack Jones, both times over 6f at Wolverhampton; hung right and weakened when last in action at Southwell (5f) ten weeks ago; changed hands for 3,600gns since; best watched on stable debut.

20/1

9th

1

(8)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Woodhay Whisper

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Jones

Closely matched with Irish Dancer and Street Life on C&D form from two weeks ago when she was short of room late on; all her wins have come at 6f but she's effective at 5f and she should be in the shake-up again.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0696-8 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Yet to win for this trainer (0-11) and readily outpaced on recent seasonal reappearance at Carlisle (5f, good; eighth of ten); visor added - has won blinkers in the past - seeking a revival on first venture into a Class 6 handicap.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Imperial Guard

10st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Dods

Belatedly ended a long losing run with a smooth defeat of Ramon Di Loria over C&D last week; looks well in under a 5lb penalty and his claims are obvious.

10/11

1st

1

(8)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Imperial Guard

10st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Has modest 1-22 strike-rate and is better known as a sprinter but kept on for respectable fifth at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) recently; drops in grade here and is well worth another crack at this trip; interesting.

6/1

5th

13

(11)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Imperial Guard

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Over two years since his sole success and well held in two starts this year; on a dangerous mark but that has been the case for some time; returning to 7f not enough to tempt.

16/1

16/1

Form: 337339 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner (2-29); placed six times on AW since narrow win at Wolverhampton (6f; 18-1) in early January; failed to figure from a wide draw at Catterick (7f) latest so needs to bounce back; more appeal than stablemate Kitaab.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Thirsk

East Tyrone

8st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Philip Kirby

Infrequent winner (2-29); placed six times on AW since narrow win at Wolverhampton (6f; 18-1) in early January; failed to figure from a wide draw at Catterick (7f) latest so needs to bounce back; more appeal than stablemate Kitaab.

16/1

9th

10

(10)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

East Tyrone

8st 10lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Philip Kirby

Doesn't find winning easy (2-28) but is consistent for the level; third in four of his last five AW starts, including when keeping on behind Mount Ruapehu at Southwell (6f; 14-1) 23 days ago; wide draw isn't ideal for turf return; stablemate of Indy's Angel.

10/1

3rd

9

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

East Tyrone

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Can miss the break and tends to pull hard; still deserves some respect after a recent third over C&D.

10/1

Form: 780

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £37.00
Straight Forecast £39.27
Tricast £241.27
Trifecta £289.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Fan Mail

POSTDATA:

Taygar

NEWMARKET:

Elvetham

Daily Mail:

Teddy Shaw

SPOTLIGHT:

Annie Edson Taylor

TOPSPEED:

Imperial Guard

The Times:

Elvetham

The Guardian:

Elvetham

D Express:

Fan Mail

Daily Mirror:

Fan Mail

The Star:

Fan Mail

Telegraph:

Taygar

The Sun:

Taygar

Daily Record:

Taygar