July 16 / 16.10 Thirsk

16.10

Good To Firm

Meijer Celebration Cup Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Meijer Celebration Cup Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 406-23 BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden but he went close at Chepstow (6f, good to soft) on his final start for Adrian Wintle, and ran well at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm; didn't get the clearest run) last month on his stable debut; this trip will be no issue and he's considered.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(2)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Captain Cess

9st 12lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Ran well on his stable debut at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) in June and built on that when winning at Thirsk (7f; fifth and sixth have won since) 19 days ago; this drop back in trip won't be an issue and he has good claims off a 4lb higher mark.

5/2

1st

1

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Thirsk

Captain Cess

9st 12lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Ten-race maiden but he went close at Chepstow (6f, good to soft) on his final start for Adrian Wintle, and ran well at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm; didn't get the clearest run) last month on his stable debut; this trip will be no issue and he's considered.

11/4

3

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Captain Cess

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Ex-Adrian Wintle; ten-race maiden; sound efforts on last two starts, notably on stable debut when third at Wetherby last week (5.5f, good to firm; 11-8 favourite, not clearest of runs); seems to stay 7f; a possible.

5/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 830743 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Won four times last year, the most recent coming at Catterick off a 9lb higher mark than today's; her last two efforts have been solid and she's an each-way contender.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(5)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Coconut Bay

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Losing run is mounting up; however, well treated on best form and last few efforts (432) suggest her turn may be near; runner-up at Thirsk (7f) latest; not dismissed.

7/1

2nd

3

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Thirsk

Coconut Bay

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Won four times last year, the most recent coming at Catterick off a 9lb higher mark than today's; her last two efforts have been solid and she's an each-way contender.

4/1

3rd

6

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Coconut Bay

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tristan Davidson

Won four times last year; this 7yo hasn't been in the same form this season but her recent 3l fourth to Classy Clarets at Musselburgh (7f, good) was a step back in the right direction and she's a three-time winner at Catterick; remains 8lb below her last winning mark and is capable of going well.

7/1

16/1

  • Place: £8.50

Form: 831206

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Won a handicap at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in February and was runner-up there over 5f on his next start; below his best on turf on his last two outings and has a bit to prove on this surface on his first try over 7f.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(7)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:34 Southwell (AW)

Elashgar

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Best form when scoring over 6f on AW in February and third over 7f on turf last time; judged solely on breeding, has a stamina doubt upped to 1m.

9/2

3rd

6

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Thirsk

Elashgar

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Won a handicap at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in February and was runner-up there over 5f on his next start; below his best on turf on his last two outings and has a bit to prove on this surface on his first try over 7f.

16/1

6th

2

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Elashgar

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Won on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in February and runner-up there (5f, AW) in March; not at the same level on turf debut at Nottingham (6f, good) in April, having been gelded during a 50-day break; needs to get back on track.

8/1

7/1

Form: -06623

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Yet to win in handicap company but she's been placed on her last two outings, most recently at Carlisle (1m, good) 12 days ago; drops back in trip with each-way claims.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

9

(11)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

14:13 Thirsk

Misemerald

10st 9lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

Consistent of late and justified favouritism at Musselburgh (1m, good; first two clear) on Monday, ending a three-year losing spell; incurs 5lb penalty but looks likely to remain competitive.

9/2

1st

8

(1)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Misemerald

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Philip Kirby

Winless since 2yo days; competitive at this sort of level all summer but a couple of costly defeats here latterly (7f) and needs to find more.

7/2

3rd

6

(5)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:54 Musselburgh

Misemerald

8st 10lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

2-29 on turf; in the frame on last four starts, last week finishing a head second to Monhammer over C&D; chance of turning the form around on 4lb better terms.

2/1

Form: 7/8644

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden but he's been shaping quite well in recent starts, including when fourth of 18 here last time over 6f, doing best of those drawn low; looks worth another try over this longer trip.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Night Emperor

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tina Jackson

Had hinted at winning potential before prevailing in a tight finish over C&D (good to firm) last month; ran on well late on and could be good value for the neck winning margin; 3lb higher.

13/2

1st

3

(8)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Night Emperor

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tina Jackson

Ten-race maiden but he has shown winning potential this summer, notably when doing best of the low-drawn runners at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) on July 1; another solid run (7f) last time; shouldn't be far away.

5/1

5th

5

(9)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Thirsk

Night Emperor

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tina Jackson

Nine-race maiden but he's been shaping quite well in recent starts, including when fourth of 18 here last time over 6f, doing best of those drawn low; looks worth another try over this longer trip.

4/1

Form: 542286 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Course winner last April when trained by Declan Carroll; runner-up in two of his six starts since joining this stable and shaped as if still in form when sixth of eight at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 24 days ago; can go well if things drop right (usually held up).
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Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(9)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Doncaster

Emerald Army

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Started off well for Ruth Carr, although did appear to throw away (hung right) a winning opportunity when runner-up at Carlisle (7f, good) in May; better than bare facts - denied a clear run - when sixth of nine at Thirsk latest; fairly treated, so isn't discounted.

15/2

6th

2

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Thirsk

Emerald Army

9st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Course winner last April when trained by Declan Carroll; runner-up in two of his six starts since joining this stable and shaped as if still in form when sixth of eight at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 24 days ago; can go well if things drop right (usually held up).

6/1

25/1

Form: 5/65

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced 6yo mare who has hinted at ability in two of her three starts (6f/1m; soft/good to firm) but she was still well beaten here two weeks ago; drops back in trip on her handicap debut.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

16th

10

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Fair Isle Sioux

9st 2lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adam Nicol

6yo who has raced only four times; 66-1 for handicap debut at Thirsk (7f) and beat just one home.

50/1

8th

4

(10)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Thirsk

Fair Isle Sioux

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Adam Nicol

Lightly-raced 6yo mare who has hinted at ability in two of her three starts (6f/1m; soft/good to firm) but she was still well beaten here two weeks ago; drops back in trip on her handicap debut.

25/1

5th

2

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 4

14:08 Thirsk

Fair Isle Sioux

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Adam Nicol

6yo mare who hinted at ability on her 6f Redcar debut in May 2024 but not seen again until trailing home at Carlisle (1m, soft) 23 days ago.

200/1

Form: 973603

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 640

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Breeze Star

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Payout
Exacta £12.30
Straight Forecast £11.80
Tricast £269.73
Trifecta £252.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Coconut Bay

Daily Mail:

Crown Of Dreams

The Times:

Captain Cess

SPOTLIGHT:

Night Emperor

Telegraph:

Forever Twenty

Daily Mirror:

Misemerald

The Star:

Crown Of Dreams

D Express:

Captain Cess

The Sun:

Night Emperor

POSTDATA:

Coconut Bay

The Guardian:

Coconut Bay

Daily Record:

Coconut Bay