July 01 / 16.40 Thirsk

16.40

Good To Firm

William Hill Summer Cup Saturday 1st August Book Now Handicap

  • Prize money: £3925.5
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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William Hill Summer Cup Saturday 1st August Book Now Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 443212 BF

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
It took him 17 attempts to put his head in front, finally opening his account in a 6f maiden at Newcastle in March; solid second in a 6f Southwell handicap one month later; absent for 81 days and although he isn't on a bad mark, he does have to prove his stamina for 7f.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(4)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

20:38 Haydock

Farandaway

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

It took him a long time to win but he landed a maiden at Newcastle (6f, AW) in March and was back on the scoresheet at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) last month; good second at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) since; solid claims.

13/2

2nd

1

(8)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Doncaster

Farandaway

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

It took him 17 attempts to put his head in front but has now won two of his last three, finding plenty tackling 7f for the first time when seeing off a couple of strong challengers in handicap at Thirsk (good to firm) 22 days ago; respected up 3lb.

3/1

1st

2

(6)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Farandaway

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

It took him 17 attempts to put his head in front, finally opening his account in a 6f maiden at Newcastle in March; solid second in a 6f Southwell handicap one month later; absent for 81 days and although he isn't on a bad mark, he does have to prove his stamina for 7f.

6/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 182321 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
He has run a string of good races in 2026, winning for the second time when comfortably seeing off five rivals at Beverley (7.4f, good) last week; that effort was backed up by the Topspeed figure and he can't be discounted under a 5lb penalty.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(10)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

Tattie Bogle

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Versatile tactically and his last win was here in June; 6lb higher now but was runner-up off this mark at Lingfield four days ago (7f AW) when in first-time cheekpieces; each-way claims.

11/2

2nd

5

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

19:40 Lingfield (AW)

Tattie Bogle

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Won at Beverley (7.4f, good) in June and he ran another good race when a clear second there last time; this return to Polytrack is no problem and he should give it another good shot with cheekpieces added.

11/2

2nd

4

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

19:30 Beverley

Tattie Bogle

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Scored over C&D in June; below par returned to this scenario last time but that race possibly came too soon after a good effort three days earlier; may rebound.

6/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 42-657 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f handicap at Redcar (good to firm) last summer off 2lb lower; not at her best over 1m this year; cheekpieces discarded today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(3)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

16:48 Doncaster

Weve Got This

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ivan Furtado

Won a 7f handicap at Redcar (good to firm) last summer off 2lb lower and bounced back to that sort of form when third of ten to Farandaway (runs in previous race) over 7f at Thirsk (good to firm) three weeks ago; in a lower grade now and should have a big say with Ivan Furtado among the winners.

6/1

3rd

12

(9)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Weve Got This

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Won a 7f handicap at Redcar (good to firm) last summer off 2lb lower; not at her best over 1m this year; cheekpieces discarded today.

16/1

7th

2

(2)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

16:18 Carlisle

Weve Got This

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

Record is only 1-13 and her form has dipped a touch in two outings this term; normally a consistent sort otherwise and, as per many times, has frame possibilities if back on song.

8/1

20/1

Form: 538040

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Low-key run at Newmarket (6f, good) 12 days ago; return to a longer trip is in his favour but others are more appealing for win purposes.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(6)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Way To Dubai

10st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Appleby

Better effort when fourth of ten at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) this month and now 2lb below his last winning mark, but he is just 1-42 in Britain.

6/1

4th

10

(12)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Way To Dubai

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Low-key run at Newmarket (6f, good) 12 days ago; return to a longer trip is in his favour but others are more appealing for win purposes.

20/1

11th

12

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Way To Dubai

9st 5lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Michael Appleby

Only 1lb higher than for his Lingfield (1m, AW) in January; up and down since that success and could prove vulnerable back sprinting.

20/1

Form: 696-88

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Over two years since his sole success and well held in two starts this year; on a dangerous mark but that has been the case for some time; returning to 7f not enough to tempt.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(2)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Imperial Guard

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Comes into this in good form having won over C&D on last two starts (good to firm), last week scoring by 3.5l when an 8-15 shot; 7b higher here, but should go well again.

5/4

1st

1

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Imperial Guard

10st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Dods

Belatedly ended a long losing run with a smooth defeat of Ramon Di Loria over C&D last week; looks well in under a 5lb penalty and his claims are obvious.

10/11

Form: 99-892 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden over C&D last summer; back to form with a front-running second of seven in a fillies' handicap at Catterick (7f, good to firm; tongue tied first time) nine days ago; on a dangerous mark and one of two solid contenders for David O'Meara.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(8)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

In A Hurry

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won a maiden over C&D last summer; back to form with a front-running second of seven in a fillies' handicap at Catterick (7f, good to firm; tongue tied first time) nine days ago; on a dangerous mark and one of two solid contenders for David O'Meara.

8/1

2nd

4

(1)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:00 Catterick

In A Hurry

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won a Thirsk maiden last June (7f, good); good third over this C&D next time (good to firm) but has been very disappointing on her last four starts (two of them this season); customary hood is absent and first-time tongue-tie goes on; has plenty to prove.

14/1

7th
11 (14)
Singoura

12/1

Form: 084246 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Still to add to her 2yo novice win; finished second of eight at Redcar (7f, good) in May but not in the same form in either run since; opposable.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

11

(14)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Singoura

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

Still to add to her 2yo novice win; finished second of eight at Redcar (7f, good) in May but not in the same form in either run since; opposable.

12/1

6th

1

(11)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:00 Doncaster

Singoura

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Gemma Tutty

0-8 on turf but her last three runs (all 7f on good/good to firm) show that she can be competitive from her mark.

5/1

4th

1

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:45 Carlisle

Singoura

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

0-7 on turf but only beaten just over a length in her last two starts, the latest when second of eight at Redcar (7f, good) this month; that form is working out well and respected off 1lb higher.

7/2

10/1

Form: 94-682

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden; solid effort over 1m at Ayr (soft) 12 days ago but that was a Class 6 and he is facing different conditions here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(8)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Rorys Gold

9st 11lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Simon Waugh

0-10 and form has an uneven look to it, but he's off the same mark as when beaten under a length at Ayr (1m, soft) on his penultimate start; a possible for the frame with a repeat.

7/1

8th

14

(7)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Rorys Gold

9st 0lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Simon Waugh

Nine-race maiden; solid effort over 1m at Ayr (soft) 12 days ago but that was a Class 6 and he is facing different conditions here.

10/1

2nd

2

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:52 Ayr

Rorys Gold

10st 1lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Simon Waugh

0-8 but put in pretty good front-running shift before fading into eighth of 18 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) on Sunday, his second start for Simon Waugh; could have a say.

8/1

20/1

Form: 64-996

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden; ran his best race for new connections when staying on over 6f at Doncaster 11 days ago; stays 7f but he may need a drop into Class 6 to break his duck.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(2)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Men Of Honour

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Ex-Irish maiden; ran his best race for new connections when staying on over 6f at Doncaster 11 days ago; stays 7f but he may need a drop into Class 6 to break his duck.

20/1

6th

5

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Men Of Honour

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

A fair 6f/7f maiden for Andrew Slattery in 2025; yet to hit top form for his new stable, though not best drawn when beating one in 6f Ripon handicap 17 days ago; no surprise to see him take a step forward here from a falling mark.

25/1

9th

9

(1)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Men Of Honour

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Formerly with Andrew Slattery, finishing a close fourth to this year's Irish Lincolnshire winner Ribee at Gowran Park (7f, heavy) last October; joined Ruth Carr soon after for 12,000gns; weakened quickly, ninth of 12 to Novello Lad at Doncaster (6f) 18 days ago; now 2lb lower.

14/1

Form: -22753 D BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
7lb below his last winning mark but that was back in October 2024; retains ability and he has been placed in all three C&D runs; should give his running.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

14

(9)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:12 Redcar

Vince Le Prince

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Gained all five wins over 7f; went close over that trip in Class 6 event at regular haunt Catterick (good to firm) last month but went up 2lb for that and looks vulnerable over 1m in this stronger race.

16/1

2nd

2

(4)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Vince Le Prince

9st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Three-time C&D winner (twice on soft, once on good to firm); runner-up over C&D on first two starts this season (good); also a good third here two runs back but ran poorly latest, on his first run on good to firm this season; perhaps ideally suited by softer nowadays.

4/1

10th

7

(3)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Vince Le Prince

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

7lb below his last winning mark but that was back in October 2024; retains ability and he has been placed in all three C&D runs; should give his running.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £19.60
Straight Forecast £18.97
Tricast £155.06
Trifecta £201.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Al Muqdad

TOPSPEED:

Farandaway

SPOTLIGHT:

Tattie Bogle

The Guardian:

In A Hurry

POSTDATA:

King Of War

Daily Mirror:

Farandaway

The Sun:

Tattie Bogle

Daily Mail:

In A Hurry

The Times:

Al Muqdad

Telegraph:

Al Muqdad

D Express:

Al Muqdad

The Star:

Al Muqdad

Daily Record:

Al Muqdad

NEWMARKET:

King Of War