June 16 / 16.02 Thirsk

16.02

Good

Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £18.50
  • Place: £4.40

Form: 8R0-67

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Winless for Iain Jardine (also refused to race once); failed to build on Redcar sixth for his new yard when seventh of ten in 1m Carlisle handicap 17 days ago; not one to rely on.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(16)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:32 York

Mr King

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Geoffrey Harker

Returned to form to exploit a reduced mark at Thirsk (7f, good) last month on his third start for this yard; a modest 3lb rise has followed and he's a contender if backing up that latest performance.

10/1

1st

8

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Thirsk

Mr King

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Geoffrey Harker

Winless for Iain Jardine (also refused to race once); failed to build on Redcar sixth for his new yard when seventh of ten in 1m Carlisle handicap 17 days ago; not one to rely on.

20/1

7th

6

(10)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Mr King

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Geoffrey Harker

Modest 2-26 strike-rate and refused to race once in the autumn; however, he's often run well in competitive races, as when third of 19 at York (1m, good) last July and was hampered next time; creditable return for new yard at Redcar (first-time hood, cheekpieces now refitted) this month; involved.

14/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: -08602 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who bounced back to his best with second of 14 in 7f Wetherby handicap 12 days ago; up 2lb but he remains 1lb below his last winning mark so merits serious consideration.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

19:30 Beverley

It Just Takes Time

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Back in form with three placed efforts this summer; the latest one took his C&D record to 1113; this front-running 8yo remains just 1lb above last winning mark; solid chance.

5/2

3rd

1

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

It Just Takes Time

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

A three-time C&D scorer; right back to his best of late when runner-up in 7f handicaps at Wetherby and Thirsk, caught only late on latter occasion; up 2lb but another bold showing is on the cards.

3/1

2nd

2

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Thirsk

It Just Takes Time

10st 0lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

C&D winner who bounced back to his best with second of 14 in 7f Wetherby handicap 12 days ago; up 2lb but he remains 1lb below his last winning mark so merits serious consideration.

4/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 852-16 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Fair maiden at 2yrs for Johnny Murtagh; improved to make a winning start for Roger Fell in 7f Catterick novice in May and he shaped promisingly when sixth of 20 in 7f York handicap 24 days ago, finishing well having not enjoyed a clear run; major player eased 1lb
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(12)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:52 York

Zarvali

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Ex Irish-trained gelding who improved to make a winning start for Roger Fell in 7f Catterick novice in May; shaped quite well in handicaps over this trip on next two starts but in trouble before stamina should have been an issue when stepped up to 1m here since.

12/1

7th

3

(9)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:55 York

Zarvali

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Ex Irish-trained gelding who improved to make a winning start for Roger Fell in 7f Catterick novice in May; has shaped quite well in a couple of handicaps over that trip since (here first occasion); the way he finished off for third at Thirsk last time suggests this step up to 1m is well worth a go.

15/2

3rd

11

(12)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Thirsk

Zarvali

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Roger Fell

Fair maiden at 2yrs for Johnny Murtagh; improved to make a winning start for Roger Fell in 7f Catterick novice in May and he shaped promisingly when sixth of 20 in 7f York handicap 24 days ago, finishing well having not enjoyed a clear run; major player eased 1lb

5/1

Form: 14-158 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Made a winning start for Michael Dods over C&D in April but he failed to beat a rival in 7f Mussleburgh handicap 26 days ago; needs to get back on track.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Thirsk

Kosometsuke

10st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Made a winning start for Michael Dods over C&D in April but he failed to beat a rival in 7f Mussleburgh handicap 26 days ago; needs to get back on track.

10/1

8th

7

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

16:25 Musselburgh

Kosometsuke

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Game effort to win a 7f handicap at Thirsk on his seasonal and stable debut last month; only fifth back at Thirsk this month but the drop to 6f may have counted against him; not discounted.

5/1

5th

1

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Kosometsuke

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Better than ever when making a winning start for the Michael Dods stable over 7f here (good) a fortnight ago; 6f winner for previous yard last autumn so the return to sprinting shouldn't be an issue; respected off just 2lb higher.

5/2

Form: 0-6030

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 5yo who bounced back to form when third at Nottingham (1m) in May; had too much use made of him when last of 11 in Ayr handicap (1m) since and not written off.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

(3)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:35 Nottingham

Degale

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Sole win from 13 starts came in a Ripon novice over 1m in 2024; best effort this term came when third of 11 over this C&D in May but he's been down the field on his last three starts; tongue-tie added.

7/1

5th

2

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Degale

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Sole win from 12 starts came in a Ripon novice in 2024 (1m, good); hasn't been the most consistent this season and he's been well beaten on his last two outings; down to a career-low mark but others are preferred.

20/1

8th

5

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

Degale

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David & Nicola Barron

Keen-going type who is winless since 2024; not proving the easiest to catch right this season too, beating just one in 1m Carlisle handicap ten days ago.

14/1

7/1

Form: 26-734 D BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Winless since 2024 but he comes here in good form, fourth of 11 to This Farh in 7.5f Beverley handicap 20 days ago; considered.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:28 Chester

Woodstock

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ruth Carr

Unraced here; arrives in a fair run of form and although only four ran when second at Catterick (7f, good to firm; new visor), the winner was an unexposed 3yo; likely to have some say from the inside stall.

5/1

2nd

4

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:10 Catterick

Woodstock

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Performed with credit when twice reaching the frame in May; a stumble at the start did not help when only sixth at Thirsk latest but he's winless since 2024 and that wait for a next success may go on unless a change of headgear (first-time visor for regular cheekpieces) gives him a lift.

13/2

6th

6

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Thirsk

Woodstock

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Winless since 2024 but he comes here in good form, fourth of 11 to This Farh in 7.5f Beverley handicap 20 days ago; considered.

7/1

14/1

Form: 673-50

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Quirky sort but she scored twice last term and wasn't seen to ideal effect from a wide draw when tenth of 22 in 7f York handicap last month; not out of things off a 2lb lower mark, especially if starting better.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Ormolulu

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Gemma Tutty

Hold-up mare who hasn't found her best form yet this season; slipping down the weights and she's likely to come good again soon, albeit her record suggests that might be on AW.

12/1

7th

5

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Thirsk

Ormolulu

9st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Gemma Tutty

Quirky sort but she scored twice last term and wasn't seen to ideal effect from a wide draw when tenth of 22 in 7f York handicap last month; not out of things off a 2lb lower mark, especially if starting better.

14/1

10th

8

(19)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Ormolulu

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Gemma Tutty

Has done all of her winning over 6f, mostly on Southwell AW; perhaps needed her Leicester reappearance effort but she's not the percentage call returned to 7f and kept to this sphere.

25/1

8/1

Form: 217-54

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
A fair 6f juvenile maiden winner; has made a positive start to life in handicaps, a free-going fourth of nine at Lingfield (7f) last month; she may do better, especially if settling better.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Thirsk

Inside Story

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: James Tate

A fair 6f juvenile maiden winner; has made a positive start to life in handicaps, a free-going fourth of nine at Lingfield (7f) last month; she may do better, especially if settling better.

8/1

4th

7

(8)

12th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

19:50 Lingfield (AW)

Inside Story

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: James Tate

Narrowly won a Southwell maiden (6f, Tapeta) last September (form worked out well); twice out of the frame since, but not disgraced on either occasion; extra furlong should suit on pedigree and she's not without a chance.

8/1

20/1

Form: 02487U

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Without a victory since 2024 and he arrives well below par; reared and unseated rider at the start in 6f Wolverhampton handicap 15 days ago.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

12

(11)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Thirsk

Fuji Mountain

9st 3lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Without a victory since 2024 and he arrives well below par; reared and unseated rider at the start in 6f Wolverhampton handicap 15 days ago.

20/1

5

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fuji Mountain

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Decent 2yo who proved hard to place last year and has again lacked consistency this spring; the blinkers come off as he makes his AW debut off a career-low mark and it's hard to know what to expect in truth.

14/1

7th

6

(4)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Fuji Mountain

9st 4lb

J: Harry Smith

T: Declan Carroll

Won twice at Chester as a 2yo; just missed out over C&D last month (blinkers first time) when finding only Betweenthesticks too strong; ran okay at Beverley next time and he was drawn wide when disappointing back there ten days ago; stable also run Changeofmind.

10/1

25/1

Form: -00608 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Ended 2025 with 7f win at Newcastle but he's been below par this season, too free when eighth of 14 in 6f Carlisle handicap 17 days ago; more is required despite a falling mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(5)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Gressington

10st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Katie Scott

Last turf win was at Redcar in September 2024 (6f, good to firm; blinkers on for the first time); ran one of his best races this season when fourth over 1m at Ayr last week (1m, good to firm; visor on); same headgear; each-way chance.

9/1

4th

1

(7)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Gressington

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Katie Scott

Dual turf winner in 2024 (6f/7.5f); has also won twice on the AW, most recently last December (7f), but rather out of form since and others are stronger.

10/1

7th

7

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

Gressington

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Ended 2025 with a 7f AW win at Newcastle; not in much form since returning from a three-month break and too much to prove for now.

25/1

Non-runners

City Captain, This Farh

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Payout
Exacta £102.10
Straight Forecast £70.57
Tricast £233.97
Trifecta £641.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

City Captain

RP RATINGS:

It Just Takes Time

D Express:

Woodstock

TOPSPEED:

Fuji Mountain

SPOTLIGHT:

Zarvali

NEWMARKET:

Inside Story

Telegraph:

Ormolulu

THE NORTH:

City Captain

The Times:

City Captain

Daily Mail:

City Captain

Daily Record:

City Captain

The Star:

Woodstock

The Guardian:

It Just Takes Time

Daily Mirror:

It Just Takes Time