August 14 / 18.43 Thirsk

18.43

Good

Heineken 0% Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Heineken 0% Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 336021 CD

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Off a reduced mark he won a 5f handicap at Pontefract (good ground) 54 days ago; still has handicapping scope off 3lb higher.
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5th

3

(14)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:49 Ripon

Equity Law

9st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Back in fine form with 5f handicap wins at Pontefract and Thirsk (raced alone) recently; not disgraced when eighth of 16 in 5f handicap at Doncaster 13 days ago; needs considering eased 1lb.

11/1

8th

13

(6)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

13:25 Doncaster

Equity Law

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Fell to career-low mark before winning at Pontefract in June and Thirsk (also 5f, good) in August; latter was best form since April 2024 and he's gone back up another 6lb, but this hat-trick seeker demands some respect.

11/1

1st

6

(8)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:43 Thirsk

Equity Law

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Off a reduced mark he won a 5f handicap at Pontefract (good ground) 54 days ago; still has handicapping scope off 3lb higher.

13/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 018/53 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won his nursery over C&D (good to firm) off only 1lb lower; missed all of 2025; sharper for his comeback run, he was up there throughout when a close third in a Class 4 at York 20 days ago; every chance.
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4th

3

(6)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Managing Director

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Third of 17 at York (5f, good to firm) in July then runner-up at Thirsk (5f, good); merely mid-division at York most recently but the good to soft ground may have been against him; one to consider on AW debut.

11/4

11th

14

(18)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Managing Director

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

5f nursery win (good to firm; trained by Bryan Smart) in 2024; missed 2025 but he retains all his ability and has run three good races in defeat this year; looks well up to winning off this mark and he's one to take seriously.

6/1

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3rd
2 (7)
Accrual

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: U53051 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
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.
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1st

9

(15)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:49 Ripon

Accrual

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Capitalised on a reduced mark to make a winning start for Ruth Carr at Thirsk (5f) in August; recorded a solid fifth of 12 in 5f handicap at Beverley ten days ago; very much one to consider off a 2lb lower mark here.

10/1

5th

4

(9)

16th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:18 Beverley

Accrual

9st 10lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Made a winning start for Ruth Carr at Thirsk (5f) in August; well held in the mud at Haydock (5f) last time but no surprise to see him bounce back here.

9/1

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

Form: 131214 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: 632521 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Right behind Accrual here before justifying favouritism at Nottingham (5f) three days ago despite an awkward start; the penalty might just find him out.
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1st

5

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Moulin Booj

9st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

String of consistent efforts before winning off 3lb lower in a less-competitive Nottingham handicap last month; found it beyond him under a penalty a few days later and, while he's fine round here, he's weighted to his best again.

6/1

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

Form: 031236 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Consistent mare in a good run of form and from off the pace she was only a length behind Managing Director in a big field at York last time (5f); solid chance.
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4th

10

(3)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:49 Ripon

Emerald Harmony

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Ex-Irish mare who gained a first win for her current yard at Thirsk (5f) in June; her form has dipped of late though so more is needed after a below-par seventh of ten at Doncaster (5f) 13 days ago.

16/1

7th

5

(9)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Emerald Harmony

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Won at Thirsk (5f, good) in June and ran well in defeat on next three starts; handles good to soft; reportedly never travelled when below par at Thirsk (5f, good) last month but can be in the mix if bouncing back.

8/1

6th

3

(3)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:43 Thirsk

Emerald Harmony

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Consistent mare in a good run of form and from off the pace she was only a length behind Managing Director in a big field at York last time (5f); solid chance.

13/2

Form: 045117 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Beat the same horse in bagging two Class 5s at Pontefract (both by a length) but he trailed home last there four weeks ago in a Class 3; might be high in the weights now.
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7th

13

(1)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

15:23 Redcar

Hover On The Wind

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Notched a pair of 5f Pontefract handicaps in midsummer; not so good since but he was badly hampered last 1f when seventh of 11 over C&D last time; no forlorn hope off a slipping mark.

25/1

7th

2

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

Hover On The Wind

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Landed a pair of 5f Pontefract handicaps this summer but he's been well below par there and at Thirsk (5f) since; needs to bounce back.

16/1

7th

7

(6)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:43 Thirsk

Hover On The Wind

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Beat the same horse in bagging two Class 5s at Pontefract (both by a length) but he trailed home last there four weeks ago in a Class 3; might be high in the weights now.

10/1

10/1

Form: 161410 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Shot up the weights for winning three races in five starts and he finished down the field at Glorious Goodwood (6f); others might be better in.
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10th

8

(4)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:49 Ripon

Winchurch

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

Notched a third victory of the season at Nottingham (5f) in July; not at his best in a pair of handicaps at Goodwood (6f) and Thirsk (5f) since though; has a bit to prove returning from a break in refitted cheekpieces.

25/1

8th

4

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:43 Thirsk

Winchurch

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Appleby

Shot up the weights for winning three races in five starts and he finished down the field at Glorious Goodwood (6f); others might be better in.

10/1

Form: 063791 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Prominent throughout from a good draw at Catterick and won well; however, that was a Class 6 and he's up 6lb.
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9th

11

(8)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:49 Ripon

Our Absent Friends

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Bagged a pair of 5f Catterick handicaps in the summer and comes here on the back of a solid third of nine over C&D last month; also took this prize in 2024 so he's well in the mix eased 1lb.

9/1

3rd

1

(7)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:21 Catterick

Our Absent Friends

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Dual C&D winner (from lower marks); rallying third to the bang-in-form Rock of England at Ripon (5f, soft; beaten over 1l) last week; trainer has been firmly among the winners in recent weeks; probable player.

7/2

3rd

1

(9)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Ripon

Our Absent Friends

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Acts on good to firm and soft; nine-time winner who scored by 4l at Catterick two weeks ago but was disappointing under a penalty there last Wednesday; up another 4lb, but he was as good as ever on his penultimate run and is a player if he can recapture that form.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £60.00
Straight Forecast £62.18
Tricast £207.51
Trifecta £201.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Managing Director

Daily Mirror:

Winchurch

NEWMARKET:

Moulin Booj

POSTDATA:

Equity Law

Daily Mail:

Accrual

The Guardian:

Our Absent Friends

RP RATINGS:

Managing Director

TOPSPEED:

Managing Director

The Times:

Managing Director

Telegraph:

Managing Director

The Star:

Managing Director

The Sun:

Winchurch

D Express:

Moulin Booj

Daily Record:

Equity Law