July 01 / 16.10 Thirsk

16.10

Good To Firm

Weatherbys Global Stallions App Handicap

  • Prize money: £9720
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Weatherbys Global Stallions App Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.80
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 07-892 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Dropped into Class 3 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago and ran a good race for second, edging left in the closing stages but keeping on well regardless; still has handicapping scope up 1lb.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(12)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:28 Ripon

Indian Run

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Ended a long losing sequence at Thirsk (6f) in July; has posted solid third placings at Ascot (5f) and Windsor (6f) since so should remain competitive nudged up 1lb.

7/1

3rd

4

(1)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Indian Run

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Lost his way as a 3yo but he had smart 6f handicap form last May and a close second to Diligently over C&D (good to firm) in June signalled a return to better days; a Thirsk win at 6f and a close third over 5f at Ascot have followed and he can be in the thick of it.

9/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 028703 D BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
He has run well over C&D in the past, including in May, and he didn't run badly when third of six in a Class 3 handicap at Pontefract (6f, good) ten days ago; each-way shout.
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6th

15

(3)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:03 Pontefract

Mister Sox

9st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

A four-time scorer (including C&D on good) in 2025; 0-12 this year but arrives on the back of a couple of respectable efforts over 6f at Ripon and is on a fair mark, particularly if the 5lb claim of Jake Dickson (who partners him for the first time) is taken into account.

8/1

3rd

7

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:13 Ripon

Mister Sox

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

A four-time scorer (including twice over C&D) in 2025; back on track with fifth of 20 over C&D 17 days ago when first home in his group; must enter calculations off the same mark in a change of headgear.

5/1

5th

14

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Mister Sox

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Two C&D wins last year and he is now 5lb lower than for the second of them; needs to bounce back from some modest efforts but that's quite possible under these conditions.

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 467-10 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Got up late to win a 6f handicap at Pontefract on his stable debut in April; no impact in a 7f handicap at Epsom on Oaks day; others bring stronger credentials.
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19th

13

(18)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Veblen Good

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Sole turf win when beating five rivals at Pontefract (6f, good) on yard debut and reappearance in April; useful effort when fourth of 21 in a valuable York sprint (6f, good to firm) in July but vulnerable since and the recent rain is of uncertain benefit.

33/1

7th

5

(7)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Ascot

Veblen Good

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David O’Meara

Below par at Thirsk (6f, good) last Friday and unproven at 7f; however, he's produced some strong finishes over 6f this term and is not discounted.

9/1

14th

5

(13)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Veblen Good

9st 13lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Made a winning start for this yard at Pontefract (6f) in April and has continued to run well; not seen to ideal effect when fourth of nine back there (6f) 12 days ago; very much one to consider.

10/1

20/1

Form: 90R-87 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
6-21 on AW but still seeking a first turf win after 14 attempts; ran okay at York last month without suggesting he was the answer today.
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1

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Westmorian

9st 12lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

6-21 on AW as opposed to 0-16 on turf; the handicapper has been in command so far this year but he is edging down the weights and may yet come good on grass; refused to race in last season's Ayr Silver Cup.

20/1

6th

1

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Newmarket (July)

Westmorian

10st 2lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

6-21 on AW but still seeking a first turf win after 15 attempts; latest Thirsk fourth (6f, good to firm) as good as anything he's produced on the grass but may find at least the odd one too strong again.

7/1

4th

8

(9)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Westmorian

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

6-21 on AW but still seeking a first turf win after 14 attempts; ran okay at York last month without suggesting he was the answer today.

20/1

6/1

Form: 2-9014 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Back to form with a bang when seeing off 19 rivals at York (6f, good) in May; similar form when fourth of 21 back at York 18 days ago; should remain competitive.
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Verdict Starting price

15th

9

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Lord Roxby

9st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Best form at 6f on good or quicker ground, adding two more wins this year, but he's stuck on a 5lb higher mark than the latest success at Ripon in August; another upward push is needed.

25/1

11th

4

(4)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Lord Roxby

10st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Gained a second success of 2026 at Ripon (6f) this month and backed it up with a good third of 14 in Great St Wilfrid there 13 days ago; well in the mix off the same mark.

8/1

3rd

6

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Lord Roxby

8st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

In good form this year, winning a big-field handicap at York (6f, good) in May and adding a C&D handicap 12 days ago (good ground; Dark Cloud Rising second); up 5lb in a stronger race and it could find him out.

7/1

12/1

Form: 99-300 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on 2025 best; ran a fine race for third on his seasonal return at Ripon in April but two heavy defeats have followed (behind Novello Lad latest); needs a full revival.
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2nd

4

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

American Style

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

He has been revived by a switch to AW of late, finishing a close third at Wolverhampton (6f) last month before a dominant win back at that track 22 days ago; up 6lb but still feasibly weighted on his turf best; big player from a handy draw.

11/2

1st

2

(8)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

American Style

9st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Kevin Ryan

Dual turf winner who was making his AW debut when a rallying third here recently, beaten only a neck; thereabouts.

5/1

3rd

4

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

American Style

9st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Looked as good as ever when close third of 16 on seasonal debut at Ripon (6f, good to soft) in April but his form has dipped since and he has questions to answer on this AW debut.

14/1

Form: 000-03 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won his first two starts in maiden/novice company; second of nine at Windsor (6f, good to firm) on his handicap debut last June but it has been tougher going since; latest third at Ripon was a promising enough return to action though and he should give a good account.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(4)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Strong Warrior

10st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won his first two starts in maiden/novice company; second of nine at Windsor (6f, good to firm) on his handicap debut last June but it has been tougher going since; latest third at Ripon was a promising enough return to action though and he should give a good account.

7/1

3rd

3

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Strong Warrior

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Shaped well on his first four career starts, winning an Ayr maiden (5f, good) and a Pontefract novice (6f, good); disappointing since, including on first run after being gelded (AW) last time; back after a break.

14/1

12th

5

(8)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Warrior

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Won his first two starts and he was a close second on his handicap debut last June (6f, good to firm); struggled thereafter, albeit pitched into a Group 1 at Royal Ascot; gelded during his 132-day absence; could still have some potential and switching to AW shouldn't be a problem.

12/1

100/30

Form: 29-311 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Progressive sprinter in 2025 (following wind surgery) and he has carried on the good work this year, winning 6f handicaps at Doncaster in May (good to soft) and June (good to firm); up 4lb in a stronger race but he may not have finished progressing just yet.
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Verdict Starting price

14th

4

(10)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

13:25 Doncaster

Novello Lad

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Landed a pair of 6f handicaps here in early summer; well below form elsewhere on all three runs since, only 17th at York and Thirsk on last two outings, but the return to Doncaster ensures he retains some interest on this first 5f venture since reappearance.

33/1

17th

6

(16)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Novello Lad

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Landed a pair of 6f handicaps at Doncaster in early summer but he's been well below par both runs since, only 17th in 6f York handicap last time; lots more is needed.

25/1

17th

9

(7)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Novello Lad

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Progressive sprinter in 2025 (following wind surgery) and he has carried on the good work this year, winning 6f handicaps at Doncaster in May (good to soft) and June (good to firm); well beaten at Thirsk 24 days ago, however, and this is a deeper race.

40/1

Form: 212132 CD BF

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
He had dropped a long way in the weights before ending a losing run at Newcastle (5f) in March; added a C&D win in April and he has run well in defeat in both runs since; creeping back up the weights and had a 53-day break but he has the ability to go well.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

10

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:20 Southwell (AW)

Juan Les Pins

9st 3lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Not as good or consistent as he was and is always capable of fluffing the start; has been running over 6f on turf in recent times and will need things to fall just so back to 5f.

8/1

6th

10

(13)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Juan Les Pins

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Had been running well but has performed miserably in his last two races when awkward at the start both times.

20/1

16th

4

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Juan Les Pins

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Good run of form ground to a halt at Thirsk ten days ago when he wasn't on his best behaviour in the stalls; has the ability to feature off this mark but is not without risk.

14/1

10th
9 (7)
Bergerac

20/1

Form: 400-00 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Fine servant down the years but he hasn't won over 6f since August 2022; on a good mark and can pop up soon but would like to see more from him before getting involved.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Bergerac

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

A fair 5f winner in 2025 but yet to fire this season, tenth of 12 in 6f Hamilton handicap 16 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

16/1

10th

11

(8)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Bergerac

9st 1lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Course winner last June off a 10lb higher mark than today's, but he's been struggling in recent starts and hasn't won over 6f since August 2022; best watched at present.

33/1

10th

9

(7)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Bergerac

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Fine servant down the years but he hasn't won over 6f since August 2022; on a good mark and can pop up soon but would like to see more from him before getting involved.

20/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £31.30
Straight Forecast £24.67
Tricast £271.75
Trifecta £326.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Indian Run

TOPSPEED:

Mister Sox

SPOTLIGHT:

Strong Warrior

The Sun:

Lord Roxby

The Guardian:

Novello Lad

Daily Mail:

Juan Les Pins

Daily Mirror:

Strong Warrior

Telegraph:

Indian Run

D Express:

Indian Run

The Star:

Indian Run

Daily Record:

Indian Run

POSTDATA:

Mister Sox

The Times:

Mister Sox