August 01 / 16.55 Thirsk

16.55

Good

John Joseph Robson Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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John Joseph Robson Memorial Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 081460 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
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17th

18

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Northcliff

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Ross Burdon

Most recent win came over this trip at Chepstow in May on final run for Thomas Faulkner; not disgraced over 6f twice since and looks ready for a return to 7f; gets that here and should be thereabouts.

14/1

6th

8

(11)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

21:00 Windsor

Northcliff

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ross Burdon

Turned things around when scoring back on turf at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) for Thomas Faulkner last month; remains feasibly treated on that form and he made a solid start for new yard when fourth of 16 at Newmarket (6f, good) ten days ago; in the mix.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 378715 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

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5th

1

(5)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Great

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Has gained both wins over 6f, including narrowly at Carlisle (good to firm) last time; back up only 3lb he may remain competitive, provided this drop to 5f proves no issue; opening mark was 13lb higher.

9/2

1st

5

(10)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Great

9st 13lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Had some fair form for Richard Hannon last season; running creditably for current stable without really threatening; now drops into a Class 6 and he is one to note for market confidence.

10/1

Form: 478214 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

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4th

3

(7)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Kings Merchant

9st 13lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Philip Kirby

Won his first race since September 2024 when scoring at Chester last time (7f, good; third run in cheekpieces, runner-up third there the next day); up 3lb; goes well on fast ground; a possible.

11/4

1st

5

(7)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:50 Chester

Kings Merchant

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Philip Kirby

Gained all four wins over sprint trips, the latest in September 2024; ran quite well over 7f at Catterick (good) in May, though, and nearly exploited this career-low mark at Doncaster (6f, good to firm; second run in cheekpieces) a week ago; due to go back up 3lb; must be considered.

11/4

Form: 494439

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

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9th

12

(10)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Maldevious

8st 12lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

0-11 but she has performed with credit in each of her four 6f runs since undergoing wind surgery last November; close third off this mark at Hamilton last week; drops to 5f for the first time, with cheekpieces enlisted; each-way shout.

14/1

3rd

5

(1)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:02 Hamilton

Maldevious

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Ex-Hugo Palmer; ten-race maiden; has finished fourth over 6f on three of her four runs this term (good/good to firm/AW), latest a fillies' handicap at Newcastle.

10/1

Form: 420/98

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

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8th

10

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:42 Thirsk

Khabib

9st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ray Craggs

Fair and consistent for Ray Craggs in 2024; off 20 months before coming in last of nine, on sole outing for David Thompson, over 6f here last month; has rejoined his former yard with lots to find.

25/1

9th

9

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Khabib

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

All six wins over 5f; also second over 5f here (good) in August of 2024 but hasn't been seen since a poor run at Beverley later that month; previously trained by his owner; can only really watch after such a long time off.

25/1

Form: 37-020

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

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14th

8

(13)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Meccas Symphony

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

0-8 but she responded well to the tongue-tie when beaten 2l into second of 11 behind Mayo County over C&D (good to firm) last month; 5lb better off with the winner and a player.

6/1

2nd

1

(2)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Meccas Symphony

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Showed signs of promise in 2024 and fair third at Doncaster on first run last year (7f, good to firm) but was tailed off in that race on return to action last month following wind surgery (7f, good to firm); tongue-tie now tried; others preferred.

25/1

Form: -67344 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

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4th

4

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Bay Breeze

9st 13lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Eight-time winner, the latest over C&D (good to soft) 14 months ago off a 5lb higher mark; capable at this level but slower ground would have been preferable.

10/1

4th

1

(4)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

18:12 Carlisle

Bay Breeze

11st 2lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Won over C&D in May last year (good to soft); beaten 7l when third at Ripon last week (6f, good); these are his ideal conditions and should go well.

7/2

Form: 2-4696

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

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6th

2

(12)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:02 Newcastle (AW)

Fanjove

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Ed Dunlop

C&D winner, who was beaten by a short-head on only other visit (6f) to Newcastle; won off this mark at Wolverhampton (7f) last October, but his last two efforts were low key - last of nine at Goodwood latest; first-time headgear needs to have a reviving effect.

10/1

9th

5

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Goodwood

Fanjove

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ed Dunlop

The winner of two 7f handicaps on the AW and has shown he can threaten off this mark; last run was disappointing but could bounce back, and no doubt a better horse now than when last seen on turf.

7/1

Form: -59778 CD

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

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8th

8

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Beverley

Lord Abama

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Front-runner who made an encouraging reappearance at Thirsk in April; hasn't built on it, but this drop to 5f (for just the third time in a long career) is an interesting move and the fitting of a tongue-strap might help too; well drawn on the rail.

9/1

7th

3

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Lord Abama

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Front-runner who made an encouraging seasonal debut in higher-grade contest at Thirsk (6f good; visored) in April; not in same form on either start since (blinkers refitted last time) but has slipped to a tempting mark.

12/1

Betting Forcast

5/1 Northcliff, 3/1 Great, 3/1 Kings Merchant, 10/1 Maldevious, 33/1 Khabib, 10/1 Meccas Symphony, 6/1 Bay Breeze, 12/1 Fanjove, 10/1 Lord Abama