August 28 / 16.38 Thirsk

16.38

Good

Frameclad Handicap

  • Prize money: £15702
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 14 runners
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Frameclad Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: -44083 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Ran respectably last time in a Chester handicap he'd won 12 months earlier; useful performer but has paid for his Listed efforts and still needs to prove he can defy a mark as high as current one.
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3rd

1

(5)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:52 Chester

Palmar Bay

10st 2lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ralph Beckett

Won the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 10lb lower mark; as good as ever when fourth of eight at Wolverhampton (7f, Listed) in March but has found it tougher going since; apprentice's claim is useful but he still has little margin for error off this mark.

9/1

8th

3

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:52 Chester

Palmar Bay

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ralph Beckett

Comfortable winner of a C&D handicap (good to firm) last August; better than ever when a close fourth in a Listed event at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March but he's been well held in both subsequent runs and latest was in a C&D; has bit to prove again and this looks a tough task on the figures.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: -39280

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Useful 6f performer on his day; rather inconsistent this season but is interesting on his strong pieces of form at Newmarket (good) in April and Epsom (soft) in June; bred to stay this new trip.
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6th

3

(14)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

13:55 Doncaster

Invictus Gold

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Tom Clover

Impressive Newmarket win in May 2025 saw him hit hard by the handicapper and he hasn't added to it; mixed results this year, the standout when second at Epsom (6f, soft) in June; out the back in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood last time and others look safer.

20/1

26th

15

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Invictus Gold

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Tom Clover

His impressive Newmarket success last May saw him hit hard by the handicapper and he hasn't added to it; chasing home Sondad at Epsom (6f, soft) in June represented his best run of the year but he failed to build on it at Windsor last time; others look safer.

50/1

Form: 635513 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Retains plenty of ability aged eight; regained the winning thread at York (7f) in July and finished a close third in the Summer Cup at Thirsk (1m) last time; solid chance in current form.
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9th

2

(13)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:20 Ayr

Northern Express

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Back to winning ways when seeing off 16 opponents at York (7f, good to firm) in July; two good runs have followed and he's one to take seriously; fourth in this race last year off 2lb higher.

14/1

5th

2

(6)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Northern Express

10st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Ended a losing run when taking a big-field C&D handicap in July; similar form when a close third at Thirsk (1m, good) five weeks ago; should be in the thick of it.

9/2

Form: 93061- D

Last run: 369 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Absent since winning at Deauville (7f) a year ago, taking AW record to 5-6; by no means certain to follow up, being only 1-12 and inconsistent on turf, besides lacking recent match practice.
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14th

1

(5)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Hes A Monster

10st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Hamad Al Jehani

He has won on turf but AW suits him best and he took his record to 5-6 on artificial surfaces when running away with a 7f Deauville event 378 days ago; can go well fresh but others have stronger claims.

20/1

6th

1

(9)

3rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

16:52 Chester

Hes A Monster

10st 2lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Went close at Newcastle on debut for new yard, taking AW record to 11113; came up well short in the Bunbury Cup since and is only 1-11 on turf; not the percentage call.

14/1

Form: 50-420 CD BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Perhaps didn't fully take to Goodwood last time; has shaped well in two other starts this term and a light campaign leaves him fresher than most; gained sole handicap win off current mark and he's 1-1 over C&D; respected.
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5th

1

(3)

25th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:18 Haydock

Bobby Bennu

10st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Triple winner at around 7f in 2024, including on good to soft; went close at Newcastle (AW) in June and had an excuse when the blindfold was removed late at York last time; has claims if he can get back near best and his peak effort last season was a close call over C&D.

10/1

15th

3

(7)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Bobby Bennu

10st 1lb

J: Robbie Downey

T: Roger Varian

Went down narrowly in a 7f handicap at Newcastle in June; well beaten at Goodwood last time but he would have finished a bit closer with a clear run; sure to be popular again.

11/2

Form: 007999 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Defied a 1lb higher mark in this year's Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m); broadly not in the same form since, even when joint-favourite for the Summer Cup here on penultimate start; revival required.
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11th

9

(17)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Mirsky

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: David O’Meara

Multiple winner who returned to form with a second at Ripon (1m, soft; fine on faster) but dropping back in trip doesn't look ideal when he's 0-5 over 7f (3-18 at 1m+) for this yard.

14/1

2nd

3

(6)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ripon

Mirsky

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Won this year's Thirsk Hunt Cup off 2lb higher; broadly not in the same form since, even when he was joint-favourite for the Summer Cup back at same venue on penultimate start.

8/1

Form: 091349 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Has done all his winning in spring months, most recently at Newmarket this May; however, has remained in form and latest effort (at Glorious Goodwood) can be marked up; not ruled out.
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9th

10

(14)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

Superposition

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Ed Dunlop

In good form since returning to turf in the spring, getting the better of Silver Ghost to score at Newmarket (good) in May before solid third on the July course (again 7f, good to firm) the following month; just caught out by a drop to 6f when fourth at Ascot 19 days ago but that form is working out well; player back at 7f with William Buick taking over.

16/1

Form: -46828 C

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Absent for two months; five-time sprint winner who went very close over C&D (good) in sole turf outing this year; still well handicapped on peak form and enters calculations back in this scenario.
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5

(4)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Pontefract

Sergeant Wilko

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Had a good 3yo campaign but not won since; went close over 7f at Thirsk in May but neither run since has been comparable; slower ground would be preferable.

14/1

9th

6

(5)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:50 Haydock

Sergeant Wilko

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Kevin Ryan

2024 went well but no joy since; did go close behind Brighton Boy at Thirsk in May (7f, good) before struggling in a Class 2 on the AW; could be dangerous off this mark if he did get an easy lead, though that seems unlikely.

10/1

Form: 99-100 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Prevailed narrowly in big field at York on reappearance but has posted two duck eggs since, latest in cheekpieces over C&D; remains to be seen whether a visor makes any difference.
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9th

11

(2)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Our Havana

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Returned from a 231-day absence to win a C&D handicap in June off just 2lb lower; two disappointing runs have followed and the cheekpieces tried last time are quickly replaced by a first-time visor.

28/1

Form: 212022 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Listed winner as a 2yo; consistent this season for new stable, winning once and placed six times; creditable second in Chester claimer and Beverley handicap the last twice; should give his running.
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7

(3)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Pontefract

Alpha Capture

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Runner-up twice off this mark in August (around 7.5f); slowly away and never dangerous on his last two starts, including C&D latest; others appeal more.

10/1

9th

3

(13)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:03 Pontefract

Alpha Capture

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Roger Fell

Second over C&D before resuming winning ways at Doncaster (7f, good) in June; runner-up three times since but never involved over 1m at York latest; back down in trip.

14/1

11th

4

(1)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:00 York

Alpha Capture

10st 1lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Roger Fell

Won at Doncaster (7f, good) in June and has gone close on three of his four starts since; met plenty of trouble when midfield here in July; should be fine back up to 1m and he's effective on soft ground; chance.

6/1

Form: 260603 CD BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Narrowly beat Sergeant Wilko over C&D off 2lb lower in May; kept much busier than that rival since but ran creditably over 6f at Chester most recently and has a fighting chance back up in trip.
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11

(7)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Pontefract

Brighton Boy

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Form has an uneven look to it but he is capable on his day and his third at Chester (6f, good to soft) in August has been franked by the winner since; couldn't rule out.

12/1

5th

8

(10)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:50 Haydock

Brighton Boy

9st 7lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Another good run last time at Chester where he was closing down the leaders over 6f (good to soft); returning to 7f looks a good move and he can give his running on all sorts of ground; just 2lb above last winning mark.

7/1

Form: 642075

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Made the frame twice at Thirsk in May and ran respectably in big field at York last time; can't be entirely dismissed on those pieces of form but her record of 0-19 since debut win is the negative.
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8th

4

(10)

17th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:08 Pontefract

Perfect Part

10st 0lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Ellison

0-20 since winning the Hilary Needler on debut two seasons ago; hasn't been running at all badly this campaign and today's race represents a welcome ease in grade; another with each-way claims.

12/1

4th

3

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Thirsk

Perfect Part

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Brian Ellison

Overall record of 1-20 but she's been generally consistent this season, including two good efforts at Thirsk (7f/1m, good) in May and a fifth of 19 at York (7f, good to soft) last month; ties in with Oolong Poobong on that latest form and she's in the mix off a sliding mark.

5/1

Form: 12 D

Last run: 190 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
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Form: 323788 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Scored six times in the first half of last year and regained some consistency in May/June this term; has lost his form since but a rebound would put him in the picture off last winning mark.
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2nd

3

(7)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Frankies Dream

10st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Jennie Candlish

His 2025 campaign, where he won six times in the first half of the year, was always going to be a tough act to follow; 0-9 this time round but there have been some fine runs along the way; drops back into Class 5 company this time and a big run looks likely.

9/2

4th

5

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Thirsk

Frankies Dream

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Won six times in the first half of 2025; 0-8 this year but there have been some good runs along the way; last time wasn't one of them though and he is opposable despite a drop in the weights.

8/1

Betting Forcast

10/1 Palmar Bay, 12/1 Invictus Gold, 5/1 Northern Express, 12/1 Hes A Monster, 13/2 Bobby Bennu, 12/1 Mirsky, 10/1 Superposition, 12/1 Sergeant Wilko, 25/1 Our Havana, 10/1 Alpha Capture, 8/1 Brighton Boy, 14/1 Perfect Part, 6/1 Majestic Dane, 20/1 Frankies Dream

Verdict

This looks a good spot for BOBBY BENNU to regain the winning thread. He is fresher than most, has scored over C&D and remains on a workable mark. Invictus Gold, who holds strong claims on the pick of his 6f form this term, is second choice ahead of Brighton Boy and Sergeant Wilko who both have possibilities in their rematch returned to this scenario. Market confidence would heighten interest in unexposed Majestic Dane, who returns from a layoff.[Steve Boow]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bobby Bennu

The Guardian:

Mirsky

POSTDATA:

Northern Express

The Star:

Majestic Dane

TOPSPEED:

Frankies Dream

The Times:

Perfect Part

Telegraph:

Invictus Gold

NEWMARKET:

Superposition

The Sun:

Our Havana

Daily Mirror:

Alpha Capture

D Express:

He's A Monster

RP RATINGS:

Bobby Bennu

Daily Mail:

Mirsky

Daily Record:

Northern Express