August 14 / 19.18 Thirsk

19.18

Good

Andrew Seaton Celebration Cup Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Andrew Seaton Celebration Cup Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: -76315 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Ended time for Jane Chapple-Hyam by making all in 7f Yarmouth handicap (good to firm) and then sold for 30,000gns; beaten 6l on yard debut at York when behind Return Of The Gods.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

11

(14)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

Raging Raj

8st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Herrington

Bought after winning a 7f Yarmouth handicap for Jane Chapple-Hyam and has been better still on his last two outings, winning in good style at Thirsk and beaten a neck at Ascot (both 7f on good); each-way claims again.

16/1

2nd

2

(2)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ascot

Raging Raj

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Herrington

Bought for 30,000gns after winning a 7f Yarmouth handicap for Jane Chapple-Hyam; just second run for this yard when a convincing winner at Thirsk (7f, good) but he went up 10lb for that and this looks stronger.

5/1

1st

5

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:18 Thirsk

Raging Raj

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Ended time for Jane Chapple-Hyam by making all in 7f Yarmouth handicap (good to firm) and then sold for 30,000gns; beaten 6l on yard debut at York when behind Return Of The Gods.

7/1

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3/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 1-8214 D BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Progressed again to edge out a reliable yardstick at Doncaster (7f; 4lb lower) but then only fourth at York; that was a bit disappointing given he was made favourite but this is only his seventh race.
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1st

6

(6)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

15:23 Redcar

Return Of The Gods

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Edward Bethell

Got off the mark for the season at Doncaster (7f) in July and has posted solid efforts to make the frame twice since, runner-up in 7f Thirsk handicap on latter occasion; may do better still reverting to 6f and not without interest after just seven runs.

7/2

2nd

2

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:18 Thirsk

Return Of The Gods

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Progressed again to edge out a reliable yardstick at Doncaster (7f; 4lb lower) but then only fourth at York; that was a bit disappointing given he was made favourite but this is only his seventh race.

3/1

4th

5

(9)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:52 York

Return Of The Gods

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Edward Bethell

Bar a blip on AW in the spring (wore a first-time tongue tie which was quickly discarded) his profile is steadily progressive, edging out Alpha Capture (due to run here on Friday) in 7f Doncaster handicap (good to firm) 16 days ago; 4lb higher now back in a 3yo only race but he may have more to give.

4/1

6/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 725331 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the tenth attempt at Redcar (7f) when pretty much all out to deny Derrygarran Lad in a maiden; 0-3 in handicaps off this mark and 1lb higher.
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No / Draw
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4th

4

(4)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Indefensible

9st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Off the mark at the tenth attempt when winning a 7f maiden at Redcar in July; better form when narrowly landing a 7f handicap here a fortnight ago; only raised 1lb and looks worth another shot at 1m.

5/1

1st

4

(5)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:40 Southwell (AW)

Indefensible

9st 5lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Came good at tenth attempt in Redcar maiden (7f, good to firm) in July, and subsequent handicap third at Thirsk (7f, good) was perfectly respectable; also suited by Tapeta; probably won't be far away.

4/1

3rd

8

(3)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:18 Thirsk

Indefensible

9st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Off the mark at the tenth attempt at Redcar (7f) when pretty much all out to deny Derrygarran Lad in a maiden; 0-3 in handicaps off this mark and 1lb higher.

6/1

4th
1 (8)
Enchant

100/30

Form: 1-6

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Cost £300,000 as a breezer but it was a week three-runner novice she won last season (narrowly; 6f) and it wasn't a great novice in which she finished a fairly close sixth on her reappearance two months ago (7f, good; penalised); this mark is no gift on what she's achieved but clearly open to improvement.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(10)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Sandown

Enchant

9st 10lb

J: James Doyle

T: K R Burke

Cost £300,000 as a breezer and it was a winning introduction in weak three-runner novice at Pontefract (6f) last June; not seen for one year subsequently and similar form in two starts since, including when fourth of eight, beaten 5l, on handicap debut at Thirsk (7f, also good) last month; probably still has untapped potential and this step up in trip is a positive on pedigree.

9/1

4th

1

(8)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:18 Thirsk

Enchant

9st 10lb

J: James Doyle

T: K R Burke

Cost £300,000 as a breezer but it was a week three-runner novice she won last season (narrowly; 6f) and it wasn't a great novice in which she finished a fairly close sixth on her reappearance two months ago (7f, good; penalised); this mark is no gift on what she's achieved but clearly open to improvement.

100/30

8/1

Form: 6-2402

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
0-6 in Ireland with one notable effort; joined this yard for 5,500gns and made a positive start when runner-up at Doncaster (7f, good to firm); now goes in cheekpieces and his best Irish run was in blinkers.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(10)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:53 Redcar

Shadow Run

9st 8lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

A fair sprint maiden in Ireland this spring; made a bright start for new yard with second in 7f Doncaster handicap, but well below that level in 7f handicaps at Thirsk and Beverley subsequently; needs to take a big step forward on his first go over 1m.

25/1

6th

12

(12)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

16:10 Beverley

Shadow Run

9st 0lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Ex-Irish; 0-8 but his stable debut was promising enough; took a backwards step tried in headgear at Thirsk two weeks ago; others appeal more.

33/1

10/1

Form: 6-4103

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Sole win in six races for Joseph O'Brien came in a Roscommon handicap over slightly further in May (good); final run for that yard wasn't too bad and was sold on for 28,000gns; could be the type who does well for Mark Walford.
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Verdict Starting price

18th

17

(6)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:00 York

Substance

9st 1lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Mark Walford

3yo who won for Joseph O'Brien at Roscommon (7.5f, good) in May and was runner-up to Rajapour at Redcar (1m, good) a fortnight ago on his second stable start; however, he needs to produce something new if he's to be a serious force in this more competitive race; unproven on slow ground.

16/1

2nd

8

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

17:25 Redcar

Substance

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Won a handicap over a similar trip for Joseph O'Brien whom he left for 28,000gns; started slowly and never involved on last week's stable debut (7f, good; 33-1).

16/1

6th

4

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:18 Thirsk

Substance

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Sole win in six races for Joseph O'Brien came in a Roscommon handicap over slightly further in May (good); final run for that yard wasn't too bad and was sold on for 28,000gns; could be the type who does well for Mark Walford.

10/1

7th
3 (2)
Zarvali

10/1

Form: -16370 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won a Catterick novice (7f, good) on seasonal/stable debut in May and following handicap runs were respectable; the last two less so and needs to bounce back.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

12

(15)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

15:23 Redcar

Zarvali

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Scored on his stable debut in 7f novice at Catterick in May; has failed to kick on sent handicapping, though better signs in first-time cheekpieces when fourth of seven at Carlisle (6f) 19 days ago; needs to back it up now in retained headgear.

25/1

4th

7

(6)

27th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

15:30 Carlisle

Zarvali

9st 3lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Roger Fell

Off the mark on his stable debut/reappearance at Catterick in May and he met plenty of traffic when solid sixth of 20 at York in his first handicap 12 days later; good third (again 7f, good) the following month but the wheels have come off subsequently; new cheekpieces and drop back to 6f will need to spark a revival.

16/1

7th

3

(2)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:18 Thirsk

Zarvali

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Roger Fell

Won a Catterick novice (7f, good) on seasonal/stable debut in May and following handicap runs were respectable; the last two less so and needs to bounce back.

10/1

Form: 322

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £27.50
Straight Forecast £19.46
Tricast £199.52
Trifecta £165.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Return Of The Gods

SPOTLIGHT:

Shadow Run

THE NORTH:

Derrygarran Lad

Telegraph:

Enchant

TOPSPEED:

Raging Raj

Daily Record:

Derrygarran Lad

Daily Mirror:

Shadow Run

The Sun:

Shadow Run

The Star:

Enchant

The Times:

Raging Raj

POSTDATA:

Return Of The Gods

The Guardian:

Return Of The Gods

Daily Mail:

Return Of The Gods

D Express:

Return Of The Gods