August 14 / 19.50 Thirsk

19.50

Good

Malton Marquees Racing Through The Summer Handicap

  • Prize money: £3925.5
  • 0m 7f 218y
  • Class 5
  • 15 runners
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Malton Marquees Racing Through The Summer Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 113222 CD BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Consistent dual winner who coped well with the rise in class when pushing a well-handicapped winner all the way at Ayr six days ago (1m, good; goes on all surfaces); not ideally drawn out in 15 but plenty to like otherwise.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(11)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

16:00 Hamilton

Military Leader

9st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Has a solid record and steadily progressive RPRs; won well at Thirsk (good) on penultimate start, then finished 1l second to Monoceros at Haydock (again over 1m; soft) latest; in the mix.

13/2

2nd

4

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

17:25 Haydock

Military Leader

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Phillip Makin

Likeably consistent and overcame a wide draw with ease at Thirsk 22 days ago (1m, good) to earn this 9lb higher mark; that asks questions of him back in a higher grade, but the chances are he's very progressive; fine on soft ground.

5/1

1st

4

(15)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Military Leader

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Phillip Makin

Consistent dual winner who coped well with the rise in class when pushing a well-handicapped winner all the way at Ayr six days ago (1m, good; goes on all surfaces); not ideally drawn out in 15 but plenty to like otherwise.

3/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 0-0535

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Only 1-16 and he's 3lb higher than the mark he won off in April 2025, despite since going 0-11; hasn't been running badly but looks vulnerable once more; effective in this returning headgear combination.
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6th

5

(9)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Green Pursuit

9st 10lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Only 1-17 but he hasn't been running badly, finishing best of the rest behind a thriving sort in a 15-runner race at Thirsk (1m, good) five weeks ago; likely to be on the premises from an unchanged mark.

7/1

2nd

8

(12)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Green Pursuit

9st 5lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Only 1-16 and he's 3lb higher than the mark he won off in April 2025, despite since going 0-11; hasn't been running badly but looks vulnerable once more; effective in this returning headgear combination.

12/1

5th

6

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Green Pursuit

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

On a good mark on 2025 best and he has been running himself into form this time around, third of ten (beaten 1l) at Carlisle four weeks ago; conditions no problem and he is one to consider.

8/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 941444 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
A half-length too good for Jesmond Dawn at Ripon in early June when only 1lb lower; hasn't been overly threatening in her last three races.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

3

(5)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:51 Thirsk

Donna Nook

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Modest strike rate of 2-27 but generally consistent; landed her first win on turf at Ripon (1m, good) in June and looks sure to run her race; holds place claims.

7/1

9th

2

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:48 Ripon

Donna Nook

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Resumed winning ways over C&D in June and has continued in good form, drawn wide when third of 15 in 1m Thirsk handicap 18 days ago; that form is working out well so she merits serious consideration off a 1lb lower mark.

7/2

3rd

7

(14)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Donna Nook

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

A half-length too good for Jesmond Dawn at Ripon in early June when only 1lb lower; hasn't been overly threatening in her last three races.

14/1

20/1

Form: 895128 D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Overcame trouble to win at Leicester (1m) and nearly followed up at Doncaster; reportedly ran too freely there last time; could be given another chance off what remains a fair mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

12

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Palmarian

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

First and second in 1m turf handicaps during the height of summer but his form has dropped off.

25/1

10th

2

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:20 Hamilton

Palmarian

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Off the mark at Leicester in July (1m, good to firm) and sound effort when second at Doncaster next time (1m, good to firm); not quite so good last twice; has form on good to soft, but first run on soft ground.

6/1

4th

14

(11)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Palmarian

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Overcame trouble to win at Leicester (1m) and nearly followed up at Doncaster; reportedly ran too freely there last time; could be given another chance off what remains a fair mark.

20/1

Form: 236127 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Closely matched with Jesmond Dawn on last month's runs at Ripon and it wasn't going to be easy in a Class 4 at York last time (33-1); this is more his level.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(9)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

Up The Jazz

9st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won an apprentice race at Musselburgh (1m, good) in June; back to form when second at Carlisle (1m1f) where he came from the clouds off a fast pace (Sanafi Zabeel was third having been eased); that perhaps flattered him but considered nonetheless; has won on good to soft.

7/1

2nd

2

(4)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Carlisle

Up The Jazz

11st 4lb

J: Miss Isla Clarkson

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Snapped a losing sequence when he landed an apprentice race at Musselburgh (1m, good; stays further) in June; shaped as though this longer trip and stiffer track would help at Thirsk last time; should have a say.

10/1

5th

10

(4)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Up The Jazz

9st 3lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Closely matched with Jesmond Dawn on last month's runs at Ripon and it wasn't going to be easy in a Class 4 at York last time (33-1); this is more his level.

10/1

Form: -18672 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
No match for the winner last week at Pontefract (1m) but that was a return to form of sorts; has dropped to what should be a good mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(8)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:51 Thirsk

Alessia Fernanda

9st 12lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Has won off 8lb higher than today's mark but has gone off the boil in recent starts and needs to return to form.

16/1

7th

5

(5)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:40 Southwell (AW)

Alessia Fernanda

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Reappeared with a C&D win in April (14-1) but she's not hit the same level since and was beaten 10l at Thirsk last time; now only 1lb higher than for that last success but she needs another bolt from the blue.

16/1

6th

5

(9)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Alessia Fernanda

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

No match for the winner last week at Pontefract (1m) but that was a return to form of sorts; has dropped to what should be a good mark.

10/1

Form: 121130 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Five wins this year (7f-1m) have come at a cost mark-wise and has to bounce back from below-par run at York three weeks ago (jockey said he ran flat).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

3

(10)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Roaring Ralph

9st 12lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Found a rich vein of form earlier in the year, with five wins between February and June (including 7f here), but has been operating below that level in recent starts.

16/1

5th

6

(6)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:10 Southwell (AW)

Roaring Ralph

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Dods

Four of his five AW wins have been at this track and the other at Wolverhampton; only 1lb higher than for June's Wetherby win but hasn't been at best on his last two starts; better is needed back on the AW but he's capable.

11/1

7th

1

(3)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Roaring Ralph

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Five wins this year (7f-1m) have come at a cost mark-wise and has to bounce back from below-par run at York three weeks ago (jockey said he ran flat).

12/1

25/1

Form: 51-002

Last run: 59 days

W: 8st 6lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with a win and suddenly back to form two months ago when a clear second at Beverley (extended 7f; good); however, she's far from certain to follow one good run with another.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(3)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:46 Catterick

Miss Willows

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Simon Whitaker

Front-runner who was drawn wide over 1m at Thirsk last month before finding 6f too sharp here latest; today's 7f from stall 3 is fine (dual C&D winner) and, while she has little room for manoeuvre off this mark, any rain would help her chance.

12/1

4th

2

(4)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Miss Willows

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Simon Whitaker

Front-runner; all three wins have been over 7f, including two here (soft/good); went close at Beverley (7.5f, good) in June but didn't get home over 1m at Thirsk 12 days ago; chance if coping with the drop back to 6f.

17/2

8th

15

(13)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Miss Willows

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Simon Whitaker

Ended last season with a win and suddenly back to form two months ago when a clear second at Beverley (extended 7f; good); however, she's far from certain to follow one good run with another.

25/1

7/1

Form: 886512 CD BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner at Pontefract where he's been bang there in his last two races; his only other win was over this C&D so looks a player.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

9

(4)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:53 Redcar

Mount King

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Back to winning ways at Pontefract (1m) in July and has continued in decent form, sixth of ten in 8.5f Beverley handicap 17 days ago; possibilities off an easing mark.

8/1

6th

10

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Mount King

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Last four wins over 1m at Pontefract but he has placed on all three course visits and he arrives on the back of a respectable fourth at Redcar (1m, good) last weekend; has won on good to soft; enters calculations.

10/1

4th

9

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

17:25 Redcar

Mount King

9st 1lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time winner at Pontefract where he was competitive last month; for whatever reason he never gave his running last week at Thirsk.

12/1

10/1

Form: 001333 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
By no means a frequent winner (3-37) but continued his good run of form with another placed effort at Newcastle (7f; fine at 1m).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

1

(10)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Travis

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Geoffrey Harker

Had a brief consistent spell that was initiated by Redcar success but his form has dipped sharply in last two starts; yet to win beyond 7f.

12/1

11th

7

(15)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:51 Redcar

Travis

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Geoffrey Harker

Three-time winner whose last success came over this C&D (good; possibly flattered by racing in a small breakaway group) in June; only 2lb higher but he stopped abruptly over a mile last time; may do better back at 7f.

16/1

10th

13

(8)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Travis

8st 10lb

J: William Pyle

T: Geoffrey Harker

By no means a frequent winner (3-37) but continued his good run of form with another placed effort at Newcastle (7f; fine at 1m).

10/1

Form: 1125-0 CD

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Three wins from an extended 7f to 1m for current yard; perhaps needed the run on seasonal debut but could still have shown more and has had another three months off.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(5)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

17:00 Beverley

Style Of Life

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Harriet Bethell

Well beaten on first two runs this term but returned to form in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when second here (8.4f, soft) 24 days ago; last season's two wins both came on good ground; tongue tie left off today but she is still respected; withdrawn at Musselburgh earlier in the month having got loose beforehand.

6/1

2

(5)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

17:50 Musselburgh

Style Of Life

10st 2lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Harriet Bethell

Well beaten on first two runs this term but returned to form in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when second at Beverley (8.4f, soft) a fortnight ago; last season's two wins both came on good ground; high on the list.

5/1

2nd

3

(11)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Style Of Life

10st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Harriet Bethell

Three wins from an extended 7f to 1m for current yard but beaten 18l on both starts this season, including only a fortnight ago, so doesn't obviously arrive in much form; has first-time cheekpieces added to her regular tongue-tie.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 31-005

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
7f novice winner; it wasn't too bad a run when beaten 3l on the AW last time (7f) and he's down in grade over a longer trip; not discounted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(5)

17th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Pontefract

Bloodsweatandtyres

10st 2lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Brian Ellison

Won a Newcastle novice (7f, AW) last November but he's found it tough going in handicaps this season and was only sixth of 12 at Newcastle (first-time blinkers) two weeks ago; still lightly raced but he has something to prove on this drop back to 6f.

10/1

6th

3

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bloodsweatandtyres

9st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Brian Ellison

C&D winner last November; beaten 3l when fifth of 12 at Southwell (7f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) in July but he was beaten a long way at Thirsk (1m, good) two weeks ago; drops back in trip with blinkers now tried.

20/1

12th

3

(10)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Bloodsweatandtyres

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

7f novice winner; it wasn't too bad a run when beaten 3l on the AW last time (7f) and he's down in grade over a longer trip; not discounted.

12/1

12/1

Form: 645244 CD BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
One of two wins came over C&D (April); some good runs in the meantime and has a handy draw to work from.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

1

(1)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:53 Redcar

Harswell Ruby

10st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Scored at Thirsk (1m) in April and mainly in good form since, though beat just two in 1m handicap back there last time; no surprise to see her bounce back, though.

7/1

13th

6

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Harswell Ruby

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

One of two wins came over C&D (April); some good runs in the meantime and has a handy draw to work from.

12/1

4th

2

(7)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:15 Redcar

Harswell Ruby

10st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Roger Fell

Both wins have been over 1m but she did go close over this C&D last September (good to soft); ran well at Pontefract (1m, good) two starts ago but below her best at Thirsk (good to firm) two weeks ago; steps back up in trip.

7/2

16/1

Form: 050853 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Novice winner in 2024; his form has dipped quite markedly since a good run in defeat at Nottingham in May.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

5

(10)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Degale

9st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: David & Nicola Barron

Ripon novice (1m) in 2024 is his only win from 16 races; inconsistent this year but way down the weights and fourth of 19 at Redcar (1m) last time was a reminder that he can be competitive on turf; much more to prove on his slight AW record; hooded first time today.

10/1

4th

2

(12)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:54 Redcar

Degale

10st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won a Ripon novice (1m, good) in August 2024, but he's 0-12 since and was tailed off in a similar race at Thirsk (16-1) last time; down the list.

25/1

14th

11

(6)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Degale

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: David & Nicola Barron

Novice winner in 2024; his form has dipped quite markedly since a good run in defeat at Nottingham in May.

16/1

10/1

Form: 723515 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Narrowly repelled Up The Jazz at Ripon (1m, good) but only fifth off this career-high mark (5lb rise) back there a month ago; he's been a bit up and down this season.
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6th

2

(2)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

18:20 Musselburgh

Jesmond Dawn

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Suited by Ripon and he held off an in-form rival in convincing fashion there (1m, good) in July; mixed otherwise this year and he needs to prove that the return to 7f round here will suit.

14/1

6th

3

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Jesmond Dawn

9st 8lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Grant Tuer

Up and down this season, and well beaten since his 1m win at Ripon in July; has good C&D form but not certain what to expect.

16/1

15th

9

(2)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Jesmond Dawn

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Narrowly repelled Up The Jazz at Ripon (1m, good) but only fifth off this career-high mark (5lb rise) back there a month ago; he's been a bit up and down this season.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £42.30
Straight Forecast £36.49
Tricast £181.65
Trifecta £237.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Military Leader

The Times:

Mount King

Telegraph:

Degale

Daily Mail:

Harswell Ruby

TOPSPEED:

Donna Nook

The Sun:

Up The Jazz

The Guardian:

Miss Willows

Daily Mirror:

Degale

RP RATINGS:

Military Leader

POSTDATA:

Military Leader

The Star:

Military Leader

D Express:

Mount King

Daily Record:

Mount King