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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2nd

1

(9)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:46 Catterick

Captain Cess

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Four solid efforts for his current yard during a light campaign, following up his 7f Thirsk win off 5lb lower with a second here (6f) five weeks ago; doubt he'd want much rain but the step back up in trip will suit otherwise and his claims are obvious.

9/4

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

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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9th

10

(9)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

18:20 Musselburgh

Coconut Bay

8st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Two close calls over C&D in 2025; in the frame four times this year but soundly beaten here recently and others higher up the list.

12/1

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

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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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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5th

9

(7)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:48 Musselburgh

Misemerald

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Philip Kirby

1m win here in August and she ran a sound race when third at Thirsk four days later; no issue with the drop back in trip and likely to be involved again.

6/1

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

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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4th

9

(6)

23rd Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Redcar

Night Emperor

10st 7lb

J: Mrs Tracy Gundry

T: Tina Jackson

Last three starts have come here over 6f and he opened his account when scoring by a neck in July; first in his group when fourth of 16 three weeks later and it was another good effort in 16-runner event when third a fortnight ago; needs to prove his stamina for this trip but he's in form and warrants respect.

3/1

3rd

5

(16)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:24 Redcar

Night Emperor

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tina Jackson

Off the mark at the 11th attempt when finishing well for a last-gasp win over C&D (good to firm) in July; held in fourth behind Hurstwood here last time, but he did best of the far side group and that was another creditable effort; shortlisted.

5/1

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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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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11th

8

(6)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Fair Isle Sioux

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Adam Nicol

Struggled at big prices in two handicap runs on turf this summer (7f/6f); there are AW winners in her pedigree but she will need improvement for the change of surface.

40/1

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

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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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