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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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

6th

6

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:31 Bath

Saucy Jane

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Jack Morland

Capitalised on a reduced mark to finally post her first handicap win at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; had just a neck to spare but this 3yo has gone back up only 2lb; respected.

11/4

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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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

4th

4

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:03 Thirsk

Simbas Pride

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Doubled his tally when winning at Ripon (6f, good) in May and ran well when third here over 6f two weeks ago; cheekpieces are now added but he will likely need them to go a good gallop dropped back in trip.

5/2

3rd

7

(9)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Thirsk

Simbas Pride

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

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.

7/2

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

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

4th

6

(4)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Thirsk

Liverpool Star

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

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.

9/1

5th

6

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:18 Pontefract

Liverpool Star

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Ran creditably last time when bidding for a 6f double (maiden previously); proving consistent and has form at 5f; in the mix, assuming he takes to first-time cheekpieces.

7/2

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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3rd

5

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Go Lockers Go

9st 5lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Michael Bell

Won handicaps at Chelmsford (6f, AW) and Yarmouth (5f, good) in the spring but he's gone off the boil recently and was only eighth of 12 at Newcastle last week; has a bit to prove and he's still 3lb higher than for his last success.

5/1

8th

1

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Go Lockers Go

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Michael Bell

Has done well since going handicapping, winning at Chelmsford (6f) and Yarmouth (5f) in the spring before good seconds at Nottingham (5f) and Wolverhampton (6f); not quite so good last time; stiff 5f should suit; each-way chance.

5/1

5th

3

(2)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Thirsk

Go Lockers Go

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Bell

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.

4/1

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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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

5th

3

(9)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:35 Doncaster

Kings Road Dandy

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Absent and gelded since finishing third of eight in a Pontefract maiden (6f; good to firm) 261 days ago; open to improvement but it will be required.

12/1

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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6th

9

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Doncaster

Hares Bredth

9st 3lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Made the most of a favourable draw, running down the pacesetter at Redcar (6f, good; from 4lb lower) in June; below that level at Thirsk, but this is easier, and Jake Dickson's 5lb claim is handy; stamina is untested beyond 6f.

5/1

7th

12

(7)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Thirsk

Hares Bredth

8st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

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.

7/1

1st

8

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:40 Redcar

Hares Bredth

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Has inconsistent form but latest effort is perhaps best forgiven (something was seemingly amiss); ties in with Auspicious on C&D running earlier in May (best handicap effort).

5/2

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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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8th

8

(4)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

16:15 Carlisle

Showtown

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Nine-race maiden; below form when only eighth at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) six weeks ago and still needs to prove himself on fast ground but has been given a good chance by the handicapper and this is his first run since last month's wind op.

14/1

8th

1

(11)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Thirsk

Showtown

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

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.

8/1

5th

2

(10)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Showtown

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Down the field on his handicap debut at Beverley (5f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) last month but ran a bit better when fourth of 11 at Haydock (6f, soft) 15 days ago; better still needed.

11/2

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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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

10th

10

(10)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Thirsk

Masai Angel

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

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.

12/1

3rd

4

(2)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Ripon

Masai Angel

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Tailed off on his debut at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) last June but he returned after a gelding operation with an encouraging fourth at Newcastle (6f, AW) in April; should benefit from that comeback run and has possibilities if he can take another step forward.

11/2

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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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

8th

5

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:03 Thirsk

Houndhill

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Had a visor on for the first time when winning at Newcastle (5f, AW) in May but he's been well beaten in both starts since, including here over 6f last time; headgear is now discarded.

20/1

Form: 342

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
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Non-runners

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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