July 30 / 15.13 Thirsk

15.13

Good To Soft

Tomahawk Steakhouses Handicap

  • Prize money: £6156
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Tomahawk Steakhouses Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.20
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 547257 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
He has dropped to a handy mark after a barren 12 months and his last run in Class 4 company saw him win a 6f handicap at Catterick last July (good to soft); would be more appealing over another furlong though.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16th

5

(14)

16th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Intrinsic Bond

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

led but pestered

10/1

7th

4

(11)

8th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Haydock

Intrinsic Bond

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Wigham

His form tailed off towards end of last year but he may have benefited from a break and is well handicapped judged on his form last July-September, when he made an excellent start for his new yard; watch the betting.

10/1

4th

3

(3)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:09 Newcastle (AW)

Intrinsic Bond

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Wigham

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, disputing second over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

9/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 4-4905 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Did well as a 2yo, winning three of her first six starts (a maiden and two conditions events) and finishing fourth of 13 in a Listed contest at Ayr in September; a couple of promising efforts this year and she is edging down the weights; capable of a big run.
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7th

2

(6)

14th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

17:00 Newmarket

Fast Response

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: K R Burke

Ended 2022 on a high and she's continued the good work, albeit without winning, this season; runner-up three times in Listed events and also ran well in the Ayr Gold Cup when racing nearest the far rail; handles all ground but the recent rain is an obvious positive.

5/2

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 007246 C BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Made a winning seasonal return in a 7f handicap at Wetherby in April; generally run to form since but he's got a modest strike-rate for one of his ability and this sharp 5f might prove an inadequate test.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(7)

30th Jul 2022

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:13 Thirsk

Admirality

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Roger Fell

held up in rear, pushed along and headway over 1f out, short of room inside final furlong, ran on

7/1

4th
10 (10)
Hey Mr

20/1

Form: 933-88 D

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner for Roger Varian; well beaten in both his runs for this yard, three months apart; now tongue tied.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(5)

25th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:58 Kempton (AW)

Hey Mr

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Alexandra Dunn

dwelt start, towards rear, shaken up and brief headway 2f out, weakened final furlong

16/1

7th

7

(3)

18th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:52 Bath

Hey Mr

9st 8lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Alexandra Dunn

Handles most ground and went close off this mark at Nottingham (5f, soft) in July but he's not hit the same level since including in two runs for this yard; now drops back in trip but he needs to find more.

16/1

5th

4

(5)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

15:12 Nottingham

Hey Mr

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Alexandra Dunn

Handles most ground and both his wins have come at this track (5f); only 1lb higher than for his close second here in July and he made a decent start for this yard when a rallying second of four at Brighton (6f, soft) two weeks ago; now goes back up in grade but he's not ruled out.

10/1

5th
1 (11)
Militia

4/1

Form: -66151 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Reliable sprinter who has won two of his last three starts, narrowly defying a 1lb lower mark at Musselburgh last month; had a capable claimer on board there and he will need a bit more if he's to go in again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(11)

30th Jul 2022

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:13 Thirsk

Militia

10st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final 110yds (jockey said gelding hung both ways)

4/1

8/1

Form: 020409 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Two novice wins as a 2yo and he ran out the ready winner of a 5f handicap at last season's Chester May meeting; more miss than hit since then but he's tumbling down the weights and he's the type to pop up soon; seems to handle most ground.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(7)

11th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

18:00 Doncaster

Showalong

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Hard to win with these days but rain won't hurt and he was placed three times off this mark in the spring; bare 5f would be preferable.

10/1

7th

6

(1)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

15:25 Nottingham

Showalong

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Handicapped to win and he's been threatening this spring, most recently finishing third over C&D last month (good ground; blinkered first time); that is solid form for the grade and he should give it another good go.

11/2

3rd

1

(6)

10th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

20:18 Nottingham

Showalong

9st 11lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Tim Easterby

His last win was 12 months ago but that was over C&D and he's finished runner-up at Pontefract and Redcar (both at 5f on soft) in last two starts; on same mark as for both those runs and he's respected with blinkers added.

11/2

5/1

Form: 92-250 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Of serious interest on his best form for Bryan Smart and he began life with this yard with an excellent second at Redcar in May; less good twice since but returning to 5f will suit, as will dropping into a Class 4; one to take seriously.
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2nd

3

(1)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

15:42 Nottingham

Sir Titus

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Handled testing ground when trained by Bryan Smart (ran well over C&D on soft as a 3yo); generally raced on a sounder surface for current stable, winning on good at Ayr in June; ran poorly at Yarmouth ten weeks ago but can go well fresh and he's not out of it.

9/1

11th

3

(10)

27th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

19:30 Yarmouth

Sir Titus

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Positive start for new stable, building on his Beverley reappearance second in April when going one better at Ayr (5f, good) eight weeks later; the Ayr form looks solid with the second and fourth successful next time; has won on soft; bold show likely.

4/1

1st

1

(2)

24th Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ayr

Sir Titus

10st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael Dods

prominent, pushed along 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on final 110yds, always doing enough

7/2

20/1

Form: 15-504 D

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Pulled hard but still managed to win an Ayr maiden last May (5f, good to firm); the handicapper has been in command since and his yard may have stronger claims elsewhere.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(6)

12th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Warning

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

led, headed over 1f out, soon ridden and weakened

33/1

9th

3

(13)

8th Sep 2022

Good

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

17:28 Doncaster

Red Warning

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

in touch with leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

14/1

5th

6

(7)

25th Aug 2022

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

15:45 Carlisle

Red Warning

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

25/1

13/2

Form: 774384 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last season; not beaten far at Chester five weeks ago on his second run after wind surgery; no problem with conditions and likely to give a good account.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(5)

19th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Redcar

Good Luck Fox

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Acts on any ground; inconsistent this term but has become well treated; most recent win came off 11lb higher last September and holds a good chance if turning up in decent form.

16/1

5th

5

(7)

21st Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Catterick

Good Luck Fox

9st 7lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

in rear on outer

12/1

8th

8

(9)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Thirsk

Good Luck Fox

9st 3lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Paul Midgley

prominent against near rail

14/1

20/1

Form: 203-40 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
5f at Nottingham on slow ground in the autumn usually perks him up; two runs this season need bettering and others have more obvious claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

8

(6)

15th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Wrenthorpe

9st 2lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Inconsistent on turf this term; posted one of his better efforts last time and remains well treated on peak form; return to AW is the main question mark (not seen in this sphere since 2019).

11/2

4th

5

(3)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

14:45 Nottingham

Wrenthorpe

9st 3lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

led at fast pace, shaken up over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, headed final 110yds, no extra and lost two places towards finish

9/2

13th

13

(14)

1st Oct 2022

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:37 Redcar

Wrenthorpe

8st 11lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

prominent, pushed along halfway, ridden and weakened over 1f out (jockey said gelding weakened quickly in the final 2 furlongs; vet said a post-race examination failed to reveal any abnormalities)

16/1

Form: 36-306 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two wins last summer and he ran well to take a very close third over C&D on his reappearance in April; two heavy defeats have folllowed (bled from the nose latest) and he now has something to prove again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

1

(3)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Thirsk

Modular Magic

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Jim Goldie

Without a win for nearly three years; has slipped down the weights and didn't look a lost cause in his penultimate race.

10/1

10th

13

(1)

6th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

14:55 Hamilton

Modular Magic

8st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Fairly useful at his best but has not won for nearly three years; has slipped a fair way in the weights and stepped up on reappearance form when respectable fifth at Ayr last time, only his third run for the yard; more to do, not least from this draw.

16/1

Form: -60460 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on last season's best but she's been in and out since a Newmarket win one year ago; returning to 5f in her favour but she's been kept away from ground with soft in the going description thus far.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(2)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Thirsk

Ballintoy Harbour

10st 0lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

Ended her 4yo campaign with a win at Newcastle (5f; Class 6); low-key return from an eight-month absence at Pontefract two weeks ago but this is weaker and she's still on a feasible mark.

7/1

5th

6

(5)

26th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

20:55 Pontefract

Ballintoy Harbour

8st 13lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

Dual turf winner who had slipped a fair way in the weights prior to maintaining unbeaten record at Newcastle in September; off since but has gone well fresh and still well treated on best form; can't rule out in an open event.

13/2

6th

4

(5)

29th Aug 2022

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

14:10 Southwell (AW)

Ballintoy Harbour

9st 9lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

midfield, ridden and headway over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

20/1

Non-runners

Modular Magic, Ballintoy Harbour

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £37.40
Straight Forecast £30.70
Tricast £102.80
Trifecta £171.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Militia

The Times:

Showalong

SPOTLIGHT:

Sir Titus

RP Ratings:

Intrinsic Bond

The Guardian:

Good Luck Fox

TOPSPEED:

Hey Mr

The Star:

Showalong

Daily Express:

Sir Titus

Daily Mail:

Intrinsic Bond

Daily Record:

Good Luck Fox

Telegraph:

Militia

Daily Mirror:

Militia

The Sun:

Militia