August 01 / 14.08 Thirsk

14.08

Good

William Hill Summer Cup Handicap

  • Prize money: £26170
  • 0m 7f 218y
  • Class 2
  • 11 runners
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William Hill Summer Cup Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 890000 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Formerly smart but is currently out of sorts, as several duck eggs next to his name reflect, and hasn't scored on turf for nearly three years (gained last two wins on Newcastle AW); opposed.
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11th

9

(4)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:48 Ascot

Witch Hunter

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Course winner who struck at Thirsk (1m, good) last month and is just 1lb higher today; however, this 7yo has had a patchy profile this season and has finished unplaced on his last two starts.

25/1

6th

3

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Newbury

Witch Hunter

9st 10lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Hard to predict; followed six duck eggs with a last-gasp win at Thirsk (1m, good) two weeks ago, only to run poorly again at Haydock last week; just 2lb higher than for the win but can't be relied on.

14/1

10th

2

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Witch Hunter

10st 2lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Followed six duck eggs with a last-gasp win at Thirsk (1m, good) last Saturday under Seamus Cronin, capitalising on some leniency from the handicapper; nudged back up only 2lb; has possibilities if on another going day.

9/1

Form: 80-170 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Formerly a miler but has gained last three wins over 1m2f, the most recent in Bahrain; well held in major handicap returned to home soil last time; bit to prove off current mark back down in trip; Lexie Clarkson claims 7lb but has limited experience.
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16th

5

(17)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Dain Ma Nut In

9st 7lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Formerly a miler but has gained last three wins over 1m2f, including this race on good (made all) last year; latest success came in Bahrain in January; well beaten in the John Smith's Cup on his return to Britain but bounced straight back with a career-best second of 11 over 1m at Thirsk (good) under Lexie Clarkson three weeks ago; going softer than good would be a slight question mark.

33/1

2nd

2

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Thirsk

Dain Ma Nut In

9st 11lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Formerly a miler but has gained last three wins over 1m2f, the most recent in Bahrain; well held in major handicap returned to home soil last time; bit to prove off current mark back down in trip; Lexie Clarkson claims 7lb but has limited experience.

25/1

18th

9

(21)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Dain Ma Nut In

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Well beaten in Bahrain in February when last seen and a wide draw could prove tough for this front-runner; however, he won two C&D handicaps last summer (good/good to firm) and was back on the scoresheet in Bahrain in January; unbeaten at York and could make a bold bid at a big price.

40/1

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9/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: -63551 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Nosed ahead in the final strides at York (7f) last time, ending a two-year losing spell and showing he retains plenty of ability aged eight; back up just 2lb he remains well treated on historical data; won the Thirsk Hunt Cup over C&D in 2023; should remain competitive.
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5th

2

(6)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Northern Express

10st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Ended a losing run when taking a big-field C&D handicap in July; similar form when a close third at Thirsk (1m, good) five weeks ago; should be in the thick of it.

9/2

4th
12 (7)
Jeddaal

11/4

Form: 45-131

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Sole 3yo in this field; maiden last term; gelded prior to posting form figures of 131 (over 7f-1m) this season, the wins on sharp, left-handed tracks, namely Catterick (good) and Chester (good to soft); open to further improvement, should take well to Thirsk and receives weight all round; respected.
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11th

11

(12)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:50 York

Jeddaal

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Won at Chester (7.5f, good to soft) in June and ran well off this 5lb higher mark when 1l fourth of 11 at Thirsk (1m, good) three weeks ago; further improvement can't be ruled out but it's necessary if he's to return to winning ways in this hotter contest.

12/1

4th

12

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Thirsk

Jeddaal

8st 10lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Sole 3yo in this field; maiden last term; gelded prior to posting form figures of 131 (over 7f-1m) this season, the wins on sharp, left-handed tracks, namely Catterick (good) and Chester (good to soft); open to further improvement, should take well to Thirsk and receives weight all round; respected.

11/4

1st

9

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:10 Chester

Jeddaal

8st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Off the mark on his sixth start when bagging Catterick maiden (7f) on his reappearance in April and it was a solid handicap debut when third at Haydock (1m, also good) one month later; latter form has been nicely advertised subsequently and he's on the shortlist.

11/2

Form: 06-005 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Commenced career with two wins, including Listed; 0-6 and patchy form-wise since but proved resurgent in York handicap (1m; debut for new stable) most recently and is interesting off current mark assuming he builds on that effort.
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15th

3

(15)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 3

15:15 York

Tuscan Hills

10st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won a Listed race at two and his first runs as a 3yo were in the Dante and the Derby; Epsom triggered a downturn in his fortunes but Nigel Tinkler has got him back on track with a close fifth at Thirsk and a near miss at Newmarket; both those runs suggested this longer trip is now needed; respected.

6/1

2nd

3

(3)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:37 Newmarket (July)

Tuscan Hills

10st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Nigel Tinkler

Started his career with two wins including a Listed event in October 2024; has had some major struggles since but he's shown signs of a revival for his current yard and was beaten less than 2l at Thirsk (1m, good) last time; rallied well in that race and has claims if this sets up for his closing style.

8/1

5th

6

(10)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Thirsk

Tuscan Hills

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Commenced career with two wins, including Listed; 0-6 and patchy form-wise since but proved resurgent in York handicap (1m; debut for new stable) most recently and is interesting off current mark assuming he builds on that effort.

12/1

10/1

Form: 731003 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly at the Newmarket tracks this term, winning in May and respectable third last time; has shown versatility in the past but looks weighted to the hilt off current mark and this step back up in class adds to the difficulty.
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6th

5

(4)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:37 Newmarket (July)

Sterling Knight

9st 11lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

C&D winner who scored on the other course here (1m, good) in May; hasn't hit the same level in four subsequent runs but he was not beaten far at Thirsk last time and he ties in with Tuscan Hills on that form; usually comes from off the pace and has possibilities if he gets the breaks.

12/1

7th

10

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Thirsk

Sterling Knight

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

Campaigned mostly at the Newmarket tracks this term, winning in May and respectable third last time; has shown versatility in the past but looks weighted to the hilt off current mark and this step back up in class adds to the difficulty.

10/1

3rd

6

(10)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Sterling Knight

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ed Dunlop

Well beaten at Epsom on Oaks day and he still had work to do when his path was blocked late on over this C&D three weeks ago; however, before those he won in good style on the other Newmarket course (1m, good) and he won this race in 2024 (good to soft); capable of having a say.

16/1

Form: 0-7042 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Scored twice in 2024 and three times in 2025; gradually back to form this season, creditable second in useful handicap at York (1m) most recently; appears to be on his way to regaining the winning thread and looks a must for the shortlist.
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7th

13

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Mr Swivell

9st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Scored twice in 2024 and three times in 2025; back to best when second in useful 1m handicap here (good to firm; acts on soft) last month but only eighth of 11 at Thirsk since and his peak RPRs (including all wins) have been achieved at about 1m.

16/1

8th

8

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Thirsk

Mr Swivell

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Scored twice in 2024 and three times in 2025; gradually back to form this season, creditable second in useful handicap at York (1m) most recently; appears to be on his way to regaining the winning thread and looks a must for the shortlist.

9/2

2nd

10

(12)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:39 York

Mr Swivell

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won three times last year (including on good to firm ground) and he returned to form with 2l fourth of 11 at Newcastle (1m, AW) recently; could build on that latest performance and he might not be far away.

10/1

Form: 310079 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Useful on his day and has a record of 2-3 over C&D, notably a success off current mark in this year's Thirsk Hunt Cup; not particularly solid on form elsewhere since but the return to this scenario may have a positive effect; not dismissed.
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11th

9

(17)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Mirsky

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: David O’Meara

Multiple winner who returned to form with a second at Ripon (1m, soft; fine on faster) but dropping back in trip doesn't look ideal when he's 0-5 over 7f (3-18 at 1m+) for this yard.

14/1

2nd

3

(6)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ripon

Mirsky

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Won this year's Thirsk Hunt Cup off 2lb higher; broadly not in the same form since, even when he was joint-favourite for the Summer Cup back at same venue on penultimate start.

8/1

10th
9 (3)
Dosman

14/1

Form: 212456 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Generally in good form, mostly on AW, for current stable and latest effort is best forgiven (race didn't pan out favourably); not disgraced in most recent turf attempt but is still seeking a first success in this sphere and is somewhat hostage to fortune the way he races.
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10th

9

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Thirsk

Dosman

9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Generally in good form, mostly on AW, for current stable and latest effort is best forgiven (race didn't pan out favourably); not disgraced in most recent turf attempt but is still seeking a first success in this sphere and is somewhat hostage to fortune the way he races.

14/1

6th

5

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:47 Newcastle (AW)

Dosman

8st 11lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Both wins have been on AW and he went close in his bid for a double at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March; never involved back on turf at Ascot in May but he started slowly and was hampered at a crucial stage; now goes back up in grade but he has possibilities back on Tapeta.

15/2

5th

4

(8)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Ascot

Dosman

9st 11lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Oli Rix

Only 2-16 but his third trainer has him in career-best form and didn't get the breaks when a closing fourth at Newcastle last time (1m); hold-up performer who needs a good pace to chase and if getting one he'll be dangerous.

4/1

14/1

Form: -74110 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Front-running tactics backfired at the Newmarket July festival last time when bidding for a 1m hat-trick after Class 4 wins at Carlisle; remains on career-high mark and is upped further in grade, so needs to resume his improvement.
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6th

1

(4)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

17:10 Chester

Priapos

9st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Phillip Makin

Went up the weights for his 1m wins on fast ground at Carlisle this summer but back to some form with a 4l fifth on heavy at Beverley 13 days ago; hard to know whether the return of cheekpieces (in which he's 5100) is a good thing or not.

14/1

5th

1

(3)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Beverley

Priapos

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Gained back-to-back wins at Carlisle (7.7f, good to firm) in May/June, but a rise in grade has caught him out in his last two starts; back in quieter waters, but the likely ground conditions may not play to his strengths.

20/1

11th

11

(9)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Thirsk

Priapos

9st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Phillip Makin

Front-running tactics backfired at the Newmarket July festival last time when bidding for a 1m hat-trick after Class 4 wins at Carlisle; remains on career-high mark and is upped further in grade, so needs to resume his improvement.

14/1

Form: 67-441 D

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £306.60
Straight Forecast £424.74
Tricast £2528.47
Trifecta £5013.20

Selections

The Times:

Mr Swivell

Telegraph:

Northern Express

SPOTLIGHT:

Jeddaal

POSTDATA:

Tuscan Hills

RP RATINGS:

Mirsky

TOPSPEED:

Sterling Knight

Daily Record:

Jeddaal

The Guardian:

Mr Swivell

Daily Mirror:

Mr Swivell

The Sun:

Mr Swivell

Daily Mail:

Northern Express

D Express:

Northern Express

The Star:

Northern Express