June 16 / 17.20 Thirsk

17.20

Good

Next Meeting Wednesday 1st July – Book Now Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Next Meeting Wednesday 1st July – Book Now Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 13-011 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Thriving for her current yard and she arrives on a hat-trick after landing handicaps at Redcar (5f) and Wetherby (5.5f); up another 4lb but this course scorer remains handily weighted on old form; player.
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1st

6

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Crocus Time

9st 6lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ron Barr

Thriving for her current yard and she arrives on a hat-trick after landing handicaps at Redcar (5f) and Wetherby (5.5f); up another 4lb but this course scorer remains handily weighted on old form; player.

5/1

1st

1

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:15 Wetherby

Crocus Time

9st 11lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ron Barr

Left low-key reappearance run behind when scoring at Redcar (5f, good to firm) nine days ago and is now 2-7 for Ron Barr; carries 5lb penalty here but is due to go up by that amount anyway and the slightly longer trip should be in her favour; likely contender.

4/1

1st

2

(10)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Crocus Time

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ron Barr

May have needed her Thirsk reappearance ten days ago, but just 1-28 and this is just her second attempt at 5f; others preferred.

11/2

16/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 227318 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways at Catterick (5f) in May but he was well below par when eighth of 12 over C&D 11 days ago; this C&D scorer is the sort to bounce back though; blinkers refitted.
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7th

10

(5)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Irish Dancer

9st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Strong favourite when winning over C&D (good ground) in May; only 1lb higher today but that win came in a 0-55 and this is more demanding; others look stronger

7/1

3rd

4

(7)

24th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:27 Thirsk

Irish Dancer

9st 10lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Declan Carroll

Well below form at Catterick last week but he had a near-miss over C&D (good) last month and he made all when winning this race last year; has claims if he can bounce back again and he's in the mix.

8/1

8th

7

(8)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Irish Dancer

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Gained his fifth success when seeing off ten rivals over C&D (good) in May; only narrowly denied another at Thirsk (5f, good) last month but below par when 3l third of five at Nottingham latest.

10/1

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 644368 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
On a very long losing run and he came in last of eight in 5f Ripon handicap 19 days ago; others are preferred.
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3rd

4

(4)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dc Cogent

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

His only win from 20 starts came when long odds-on for a C&D maiden in March 2025; there have been plenty of placed efforts amongst his 17 handicap defeats and he has slipped to the lowest mark of his career; respected.

6/1

7th

2

(8)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Dc Cogent

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Bryan Smart

Has made the frame plenty of times since AW maiden win, close third at Thirsk most recently; 0-16 in handicaps but holds a fighting chance off unaltered mark, which is 12lb lower than opening one.

13/2

Form: 260-93 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
On a long losing sequence but he got back on track in first-time blinkers (tongue-tie also back on) with third of ten in 5f Carlisle handicap 18 days ago; well in the mix off the same mark with headgear retained.
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9th

6

(3)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Carlisle

Midnight Lir

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Without a win since his 2yo days but he has posted some good efforts since, including when third of ten over this C&D in May (first-time blinkers); below his best following an awkward start last time and now tries a visor.

9/1

8th

6

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Midnight Lir

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Without a win since his 2yo days; he has run some sound races in Class 6 handicaps this year but needs to pull out more for the win; stable also runs Keep The Gold.

10/1

16/1

Form: 49-647 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
A dual 5f scorer at Wolverhampton in 2025; yet to hit top form this season, reared at start when seventh of 12 over C&D 11 days ago.
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3rd

2

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Invincible Crown

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Triple AW winner who scored on turf (5f, good) in June but his form has gone the wrong way in three subsequent runs; has something to prove and he needs a major revival after a laboured effort at Catterick last time.

8/1

11th

9

(10)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Invincible Crown

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ruth Carr

Got off the mark on turf at Musselburgh in June; not so good twice since and he has a double-figure draw to defy this time.

12/1

4th

2

(2)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:10 Nottingham

Invincible Crown

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ruth Carr

Three-time Wolverhampton winner who finally broke his duck on turf off 3lb lower a month ago (went close over C&D previously); things didn't pan out his way at Catterick last time and he's one to consider.

7/4

Form: 9-6753 D BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Winless since May 2024 but he took a step back in the right direction with a close third of seven in 5f Pontefract handicap eight days ago; very much one to consider off a reduced mark.
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3rd

5

(3)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:27 Leicester

Knicks

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Extended losing run to 26 when finishing in midfield at Chester in July (again slowly away); has the ability to win off this mark but he is not a solid option.

8/1

7th

9

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

17:33 Chester

Knicks

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael & David Easterby

8lb lower than when beaten a head in a division of this last year; missed the kick here two weeks ago but nothing finished better and he looks ready to win again.

6/1

2nd

13

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Knicks

9st 1lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Michael & David Easterby

Went close in a C&D handicap last July when rated 8lb higher; he has run some fair races in defeat this summer and shouldn't be too far away.

5/1

8/1

Form: 080523 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Arrives in good nick without winning this season, third of six in 5f Nottingham handicap five days ago; ought to be in the shake-up again.
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2nd

3

(1)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Carlisle

Albegone

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Gained his first success since last May when winning by a neck at Musselburgh (5f, good) under Jake Dickson two weeks ago; back up 2lb he's still well treated on his previous form and has to be considered.

6/1

1st

5

(2)

25th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Albegone

9st 1lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

8yo who is 0-14 this season, with mixed form, but there have been bright points and he's dropped to a dangerous mark; this two-time C&D winner is not discounted.

5/1

16/1

Form: 163420 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
In very good form on the AW through the winter (scored twice at Newcastle) but he's yet to show any worthwhile form on turf and came in last of ten in 5f Carlisle handicap last time; others appeal much more.
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8th

5

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Blue Lakota

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

In very good form on the AW through the winter (scored twice at Newcastle) but he's yet to show any worthwhile form on turf and came in last of ten in 5f Carlisle handicap last time; others appeal much more.

16/1

10th

9

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Blue Lakota

8st 12lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Has something to prove back on turf but is a leading player provided AW form is transferred back to this sphere; runner-up off 10lb higher at Southwell (5f) most recently.

3/1

2nd

5

(4)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Blue Lakota

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Course scorer who arrives in good nick, just edged out when fourth of six in 5f Newcastle handicap 19 days ago; can make his presence felt again.

3/1

11/1

Form: -05710 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways at Beverley (5f) in May but failed to beat a rival in ten-runner handicap at Carlisle (5f) 18 days ago; this course scorer has a bit to prove now.
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5th

7

(3)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dandy Dinmont

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won a 5f handicap at Beverley in May off a 3lb higher mark; generally disappointing since but he's fine on Tapeta and he can't be discounted; stable also run Muker.

16/1

10th

9

(10)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Dandy Dinmont

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Far from consistent this season but got up in the final strides over C&D (good to firm; off 1lb higher) in May; possibilities provided he's back in similar form and the race again pans out favourably.

12/1

5th

6

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Dandy Dinmont

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Back off the same mark as when winning narrowly at Beverley (5f, good) in May, but he hasn't proved very consistent so far this year so not quite sure what to expect.

16/1

Form: 42-728 D BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
A fair 5f scorer in 2025; back to form with runner-up at Nottingham (5f) in May but he hung left when beating just two at Southwell (5f) last time; needs to get back on track.
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10th

3

(9)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Westgate Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Roy Bowring

A fair 5f scorer in 2025; back to form with runner-up at Nottingham (5f) in May but he hung left when beating just two at Southwell (5f) last time; needs to get back on track.

7/1

8th

8

(10)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Westgate Warrior

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Confirmed his liking for Nottingham, where he won last autumn, when back-to-form second 12 days ago, again from the front; went close on Tapeta too around the turn of the year and enters calculations.

5/1

2nd

6

(8)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

16:00 Nottingham

Westgate Warrior

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Roy Bowring

Just one win from ten starts but that was a dominant display in a 14-runner handicap over C&D (good) in October; mixed results in three subsequent runs but he went close at Wolverhampton in December and may have needed his reappearance run at Southwell in March; still looks on a workable mark and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid back at this track.

8/1

Non-runners

Startling

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Payout
Exacta £125.40
Straight Forecast £101.60
Tricast £1497.30
Trifecta £2847.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Crocus Time

RP RATINGS:

Knicks

The Guardian:

Midnight Lir

POSTDATA:

Startling

Daily Mirror:

Dandy Dinmont

The Star:

Albegone

The Times:

Knicks

The Sun:

Midnight Lir

Telegraph:

Crocus Time

Daily Mail:

Crocus Time

D Express:

Crocus Time

Daily Record:

Crocus Time