August 01 / 15.17 Thirsk

15.17

Good

Jordan Foy Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Jordan Foy Memorial Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

1st
7 (2)
Accrual

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £4.00

Form: 5U5305 D BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on this winter's AW form but he has gone off the boil more recently; given a chance by the handicapper as a consequence and he needs a market check starting out for Ruth Carr (sold out of David Loughnane's stable for 22,000gns last month).
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7th

5

(9)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:47 Haydock

Accrual

9st 11lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

It was win number six when making an immediate impact for this yard at Thirsk (5f, good; made all) at the start of last month; fair third over that C&D a fortnight later but his two runs on soft ground haven't seen him at his best.

13/2

3rd

2

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:43 Thirsk

Accrual

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

His career win number six when making all and repelling Moulin Booj on recent stable debut over C&D; likely to win more races; up 4lb.

5/1

1st

7

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Accrual

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Well handicapped on this winter's AW form but he has gone off the boil more recently; given a chance by the handicapper as a consequence and he needs a market check starting out for Ruth Carr (sold out of David Loughnane's stable for 22,000gns last month).

12/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 066325 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Successful off this mark at Wolverhampton in March; solid efforts on his last three starts and he should make a bold bid to win this race for the second season in succession.
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5th

1

(9)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:43 Thirsk

Moulin Booj

10st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: George Scott

Right behind Accrual here before justifying favouritism at Nottingham (5f) three days ago despite an awkward start; the penalty might just find him out.

3/1

1st

2

(4)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

19:45 Nottingham

Moulin Booj

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: George Scott

Ultra-consistent and arrives following a solid effort at Thirsk (same mark as tonight; his last winning rating); boasts a good record at this time of year and this is less competitive, so his claims are obvious.

7/4

2nd

2

(11)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Moulin Booj

10st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Scott

Successful off this mark at Wolverhampton in March; solid efforts on his last three starts and he should make a bold bid to win this race for the second season in succession.

13/2

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: -52546 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won a 5f handicap off this mark at Newmarket (good to firm) last August; she has run some fair races this year but her latest effort (tried in cheekpieces, usual visor back on today) wasn't one of them; no surprise to see her bounce back quickly.
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1

(6)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:15 Doncaster

Tiva

10st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Won at Musselburgh (5f, good) last month and beaten only 1l when fourth of seven off this mark at Newmarket (5f, good) subsequently; has run well on good to soft ground; could again be thereabouts.

7/2

4th

1

(4)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:04 Newmarket (July)

Tiva

10st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David O’Meara

Led close home to win this race a year ago (good to firm) and was back on the scoresheet with another narrow success at Musselburgh (5f, good) a fortnight ago; likely contender.

2/1

1st

2

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:50 Musselburgh

Tiva

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won three times last season, all over 5f on good/good to firm; yet to score this term, but creditable third at Thirsk last week (5f, good); a possible.

11/2

Form: 913121 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; thriving this season, winning three of his last five starts with the latest a cosy success at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; up 4lb but he needs serious consideration; stable also runs American Bay.
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3rd

2

(7)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Rock Of England

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Paul Midgley

Made it four wins from his last eight starts when scoring at Ripon recently (5f, soft; versatile ground-wise); there's still mileage in his mark on his old form and this thriving 6yo could play another leading role.

7/2

1st

2

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Ripon

Rock Of England

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Paul Midgley

6yo who has won three times this season, including over C&D in June and at Hamilton last month; remains well handicapped on his old form but he didn't shine at Thirsk last time and it would be a worry if the forecast rain arrives (all turf wins have been on good/good to firm).

9/2

4th

5

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:43 Thirsk

Rock Of England

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Paul Midgley

Prominent racer and another of these having a good season; close up behind Accrual and Moulin Booj here last time and he's better off at the weights with both.

10/1

Form: 325720 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; below par in a big field at York (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago but plenty of form this season that makes him of interest; Jack Callan's claim a bonus; one to consider back at 5f.
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9th

10

(12)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:47 Haydock

American Bay

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

He has finished runner-up twice this season, including at Redcar (5f, good) off 4lb higher, but he failed to justify support when seventh at Beverley three weeks ago; career-low mark but his modest strike-rate (2-27) tempers confidence and there's a soft-ground query too.

12/1

7th

4

(4)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

American Bay

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Runner-up off 2lb higher at Redcar (5f, good to firm) in June; respectable fifth (Castan sixth) of 12 at Thirsk (5f, good) 12 days ago; enters calculations for last year's winning yard.

5/1

5th

4

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

American Bay

9st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Paul Midgley

C&D winner; below par in a big field at York (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago but plenty of form this season that makes him of interest; Jack Callan's claim a bonus; one to consider back at 5f.

8/1

33/1

Form: 281409 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
5f AW win in April; ran well at Ripon (5f, good) later that month but he has struggled twice since; has a C&D win on his record but others bring more pressing claims.
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8th

11

(10)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Multiple C&D winner; ran his best race for some time when third of ten at Beverley last week; major player back on AW.

9/2

3rd

3

(6)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

5f AW win in April; hasn't reproduced that in four subsequent turf outings but he's back on that last successful mark and has run well here before.

12/1

6th

5

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Castan

9st 10lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Bryan Smart

5f AW win in April; ran well at Ripon (5f, good) later that month but he has struggled twice since; has a C&D win on his record but others bring more pressing claims.

33/1

Form: 164173 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Two 5f wins this year and she ran her best race so far when third of 12 at York (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; races off the same mark here and should make another bold bid.
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15

(15)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Rotokura Belle

9st 1lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Won at York (5f, good) in June and close third there (5f, good to firm) in July; however, soundly beaten on her last two outings (5f/6f, good) and there remains a question mark about 6f.

12/1

6th

3

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:30 Redcar

Rotokura Belle

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ivan Furtado

Doubled her winning tally for 2026 at York (5f) in June but turned in a below-par seventh of 12 at Thirsk (5f) three weeks ago; needs to get back on track.

9/2

7th

10

(9)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Rotokura Belle

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Two 5f wins this year and she ran her best race so far when third of 12 at York (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; races off the same mark here and should make another bold bid.

4/1

Form: 221552 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Three wins in 5f handicaps this year, the latest off 6lb lower last month; another good effort when second over 6f here last week; likely vulnerable in Class 4.
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5th

5

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Ripon

Canaria Queen

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Eight-time winner who has finished runner-up in three of her last four starts, including at Catterick (5f) last week; should be in the mix again and she won't mind what the weather does.

11/2

2nd

10

(1)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Catterick

Canaria Queen

8st 11lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Eight-time winner; bounced back from a lesser effort when second over C&D nine days ago but she was 4l behind Our Absent Friends; this is tougher.

10/1

Form: 522015 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Wasn't winning out of turn when taking a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton in May; didn't get the clearest run at Chester three weeks ago but that took his turf record to 0-11; others are more appealing.
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17th

7

(16)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

True Promise

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Fionn McSharry

Better on AW than turf (5-28 as opposed to 0-12) and others have much stronger claims this time.

25/1

7th

1

(4)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

True Promise

10st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Fionn McSharry

Better on AW than turf so two defeats on the grass aren't especially damaging to his claims here; won easily at Wolverhampton (5f) on his most recent start and he is respected back on Tapeta.

8/1

9th

1

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

True Promise

10st 1lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Wasn't winning out of turn when taking a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton in May; didn't get the clearest run at Chester three weeks ago but that took his turf record to 0-11; others are more appealing.

10/1

Form: 2-3755 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Didn't run badly at Windsor in May but that run is sandwiched by two lesser turf runs; connections now turn to a tongue tie and cheekpieces.
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10th

8

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Comic Strip

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Didn't run badly at Windsor in May but that run is sandwiched by two lesser turf runs; connections now turn to a tongue tie and cheekpieces.

12/1

5th

5

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:22 Ffos Las

Comic Strip

9st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Held since winning a couple of nurseries on Tapeta last backend, latterly off 3lb lower; looked to find the sixth furlong beyond him last time but he has to prove this mark is within range on turf.

3/1

11th
11 (12)
Muker

25/1

Form: 800640 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has a couple of C&D wins on his record; not found his best form this year and he has too much to prove for comfort, for all he is tumbling down the weights.
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8th

1

(2)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Muker

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Smart in his pomp; 2026 has been a struggle but he has dropped 19lb in the weights and is now eligible for Class 6 company; too much ability to discount but he is looking increasingly moody in the early part of his races.

10/1

8th

3

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:20 Windsor

Muker

9st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

His last win was off 15lb higher in July 2025; threatened only once from seven starts this term, in a small field three runs ago, and soon got detached on last two outings, so others are readily preferred.

10/1

9/1

Form: 24-062 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Talented veteran but has temperament to match his ability; no turf win since 2021 and when second at Nottingham 11 days ago there were only four runners; more minor money perhaps his best hope.
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9th

8

(7)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Pontefract

Mondammej

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

9yo who has dropped down the weights and showed spark when second of four at Nottingham last month; however, well beaten at Thirsk since and he's winless on turf since September 2021; others appeal more.

50/1

12th

9

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Mondammej

9st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Talented veteran but has temperament to match his ability; no turf win since 2021 and when second at Nottingham 11 days ago there were only four runners; more minor money perhaps his best hope.

9/1

2nd

1

(4)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:50 Nottingham

Mondammej

10st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Winless on turf since 2021 but showed more on his second run back from a break last time, is now 2lb lower and this is easier than the handicaps he's used to contesting; tends to be held up and a speed-favouring 5f in a small field may not be optimal but he's capable.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £118.80
Straight Forecast £71.53
Tricast £537.20
Trifecta £1189.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Rotokura Belle

TOPSPEED:

Tiva

Telegraph:

Rock Of England

Daily Mail:

Mondammej

SPOTLIGHT:

American Bay

POSTDATA:

Canaria Queen

The Sun:

True Promise

The Star:

Muker

The Times:

Rotokura Belle

The Guardian:

Rotokura Belle

D Express:

Tiva

Daily Record:

Rock Of England

Daily Mirror:

Mondammej