July 01 / 15.10 Thirsk

15.10

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £3925.5
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 458426

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won a Beverley maiden on her second start but 0-12 since; more realistically handicapped again now and she ran a sound race at Pontefract (6f, good; cheekpieces first time) last month; soft ground excuses latest lesser effort; not discounted down into a 0-70.
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7th

6

(3)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Newmarket

Saucy Jane

9st 4lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Jack Morland

Has won two of her last three races, at Thirsk in July and Windsor in August (both over 6f on good to firm); had a break since last win; a possible.

6/1

1st

2

(2)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

19:30 Windsor

Saucy Jane

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Jack Morland

Made the most of her declining mark when regaining winning form off 2lb lower at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) last month; lost her race at the start at Bath a fortnight later and a major player if breaking on terms this time.

6/4

7/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 712154 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Two wins in 6f handicaps in May; beaten favourite in 5f handicaps at York and Thirsk on his last two starts but has left the impression there is still a bit more to come; return to 6f will help and he's a major player.
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19th

11

(14)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

Simbas Pride

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Successful twice over 6f on good ground in May and has made the frame, predominantly over 5f, in most starts since; each-way squeak.

16/1

4th

11

(7)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Simbas Pride

9st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Won twice in May and there have been varied excuses for his defeats since, latterly when suffering a torrid passage over C&D 18 days ago; things will fall right for him one day but ground slower than good will be a first for him.

5/1

7th

8

(4)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Simbas Pride

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Won twice over 6f on good ground in May; beaten favourite in his last four starts while leaving the impression this mark was still in range if things panned out better for him; shortlist material.

7/1

Form: 343145 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 11th attempt when gamely landing a 6f handicap at Ripon (good ground) in April; beaten at short odds when fourth to Simba's Pride at Hamilton shortly afterwards and his form then dipped at Pontefract (5f) four weeks ago; returning to 6f should help; cheekpieces worn last time are quickly discarded.
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9th

2

(4)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ripon

Liverpool Star

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael & David Easterby

No show on his only outing on softer than good; only one win from his 16 races but it was over C&D (April) in his only go at this track; below form in three of his last four starts but drops back in class today.

7/1

10th

8

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

Liverpool Star

9st 3lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Michael & David Easterby

Gained a first success at Ripon (6f) in April; mainly in good form since, though only ninth of 12 in 5.5f York handicap last month; no surprise to see him get back on track here.

12/1

9th

11

(11)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

20:25 York

Liverpool Star

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Just one win (6f, good) to his name from 14 attempts and that came at a lower level; others bring greater potential this time.

14/1

Form: 4-1122 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Started his 3yo campaign with a 6f win at Chelmsford in March and he followed up at Yarmouth (5f, good) one month later; beaten favourite but performed with credit at Nottingham (5f) and Wolverhampton (6f) since; sneaking up the weights but likely to give another good account.
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4

(6)

29th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Go Lockers Go

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Lacked the pace to challenge when third at Lingfield (5f; 15-2, beaten approx 3l) on penultimate start, and failed to figure after dwelling when upped to 6f back there latest; has dropped to his last winning mark (Yarmouth, 5f), so the task isn't insurmountable.

12/1

7th

7

(6)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

18:30 Lingfield (AW)

Go Lockers Go

9st 0lb

J: George Wood

T: Michael Bell

Did well after returning in March including wins at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) and Yarmouth (5f, good); back to form when third of six over 5f here last month (winner has gone in again since), shaping as though the return to this trip would suit; shortlisted.

7/1

Form: 3-58

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Promise in his sole 2yo start (6f, good to firm); no progress in two runs this year but he has been sent off a single-figure price on each start and could take a step forward now handicapping at a realistic level.
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11th

2

(11)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Ripon

Kings Road Dandy

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Showed promise when third in 6f Pontefract maiden on sole 2yo run; has failed to kick on this season, coming in a never-dangerous sixth of 11 on his handicap debut at Thirsk (6f) in July; may still do better after a break though, after just four starts.

16/1

6th

8

(3)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Thirsk

Kings Road Dandy

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: David & Nicola Barron

Promise in his sole 2yo start (6f, good to firm); no progress in two runs this year but he has been sent off a single-figure price on each start and could take a step forward now handicapping at a realistic level.

16/1

8th

1

(7)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Pontefract

Kings Road Dandy

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: David & Nicola Barron

Third of eight in a C&D maiden on sole 2yo start last August; absent until reappearing at Doncaster four weeks ago (gelded after debut), a race where he failed to get home having taken a strong hold; slower ground to deal with today; improvement essential.

10/1

7/1

Form: 5-4371 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the eighth attempt with a ready win at Redcar (6f, good) 11 days ago, strong at the finish; up 5lb in a higher grade but he's not fully exposed just yet.
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8th

12

(11)

17th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Pontefract

Hares Bredth

9st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Won at Redcar (6f, good) in June but has mixed record since and he was well held at Catterick last week; comes with risks attached and he probably needs to kick on again to defy this mark; one to two runners for yard.

20/1

6th

8

(5)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:03 Catterick

Hares Bredth

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Redcar winner off 3lb lower in June who returned to that sort of level last time; no obvious reason he won't go well once more from a handy stall.

6/1

3rd

5

(6)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

16:55 Carlisle

Hares Bredth

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Made the most of a favourable draw, running down the pacesetter at Redcar (6f, good) in June; down the field in both subsequent runs, but he looked stretched over 7f at Doncaster last time and is now only 3lb higher than for his win; could be dangerous back in trip.

11/2

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8th
1 (11)
Showtown

8/1

Form: 3-2045

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Yet to win but he has finished second three times in novice/maiden company; cheekpieces have been worn for his three handicap runs and he has finished unplaced, albeit a bit of mid-race interference didn't help his cause over C&D four weeks ago; now drops into a 0-70 and could yet come good.
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4

(9)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:08 Ayr

Showtown

9st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

12-race maiden who has had an underwhelming campaign in the main but he returned to form when runner-up at Thirsk (7f, good) a fortnight ago; has shown promise on soft ground; could be involved if producing another good run.

9/2

2nd

9

(8)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:21 Thirsk

Showtown

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Maiden who's regressed in headgear this season; no sign of a revival despite his mark continuing to fall; cheekpieces return, replacing blinkers.

16/1

8th

10

(13)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Showtown

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Maiden who's regressed in cheekpieces this season and is now given a go in blinkers, off the back of a poor first run back from wind surgery last time; too many defeats at short prices for comfort and needs a revival on his AW debut.

20/1

33/1

Form: 55-670

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
0-10 and she has yet to shine for her new stable, beaten 14l behind Simba's Pride at Ripon five weeks ago; lots to prove.
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8th

6

(9)

24th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:27 Thirsk

Country Artiste

9st 7lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Craig Lidster

12-race maiden who has form figures of 556097 in handicaps and was always in rear at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last Tuesday; opposable.

25/1

7th

3

(8)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:47 Beverley

Country Artiste

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Craig Lidster

Early promise for previous yard but didn't progress and it's been a struggle off high marks since switched to handicaps; dropping steadily in the weights and down in grade so may do better; has worn a hood, first-time cheekpieces today.

16/1

9th

11

(12)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Thirsk

Country Artiste

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Craig Lidster

0-10 and she has yet to shine for her new stable, beaten 14l behind Simba's Pride at Ripon five weeks ago; lots to prove.

33/1

Form: 5-43

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
His two runs this year have both threatened better and this well-bred 3yo moves into handicaps with some potential; he could do with settling better if he is to fulfil it though.
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5th

6

(8)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Masai Angel

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Six-race maiden who has finished out the back in three handicaps this summer including a a heavy defeat after a slow start at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last time; opposable.

33/1

12th

5

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Masai Angel

9st 8lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Five-race maiden who has finished out the back at biggish prices in both his handicaps (6f, good to firm/good); dropped another 3lb but he needs a transformation back on AW.

20/1

12th

7

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Masai Angel

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ought to be open to some improvement at this level but he again failed to conserve his energy on handicap debut at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) in July and his challenge was very short-lived; reservations.

20/1

14/1

Form: 2-6810

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
The addition of a visor saw him break his duck in a 5f handicap at Newcastle in May; always on the back foot after an awkward start at York 19 days ago; this is weaker and he should be fine back at 6f but others appeal as being better treated.
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3rd

4

(6)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:54 Redcar

Houndhill

9st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Gained a second success at Newcastle (5f) in July; not so good on turf but he posted a respectable fourth of seven in 6f handicap here last month; no forlorn hope off a 2lb lower mark now.

14/1

4th

7

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

17:31 Redcar

Houndhill

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Made it 2-5 on AW when beating Brave Traveller at Newcastle (5f) last Friday; 2lb lower back on turf but he's 0-7 in this sphere and has form figures of 68008 on grass this season; not hard to have reservations.

9/2

1st

3

(6)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Houndhill

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

C&D winner in first-time visor in May; well beaten on turf since; course record is 4321; chance back here.

10/1

Form: 342

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £137.90
Straight Forecast £114.35
Tricast £432.06
Trifecta £973.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Hares Bredth

NEWMARKET:

Go Lockers Go

The Guardian:

Saucy Jane

SPOTLIGHT:

Simba's Pride

Daily Mail:

Celtic Arrow

The Times:

Showtown

POSTDATA:

Liverpool Star

Telegraph:

Hares Bredth

D Express:

Hares Bredth

The Star:

Hares Bredth

Daily Record:

Go Lockers Go

Daily Mirror:

Saucy Jane

The Sun:

Simba's Pride