July 30 / 15.48 Thirsk

15.48

Good To Soft

William Hill Summer Cup Handicap

  • Prize money: £15702
  • 0m 7f 218y
  • Class 3
  • 16 runners
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William Hill Summer Cup Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 310472 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner who usually gives his running, as when a well-held second on the AW last week; might be too high in the weights for this assignment but has each-way claims.
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10th

11

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Empirestateofmind

9st 1lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: John & Sean Quinn

A fair 1m1f winner in 2025 but arrives out of sorts, beating one in 1m handicap at Pontefract eight days ago; others are preferred.

40/1

5th

5

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

19:42 Pontefract

Empirestateofmind

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

A dual winner (around 1m) in 2025 but he's yet to fire this season, only ninth of 11 in 1m Redcar handicap four weeks ago; others appeal more.

20/1

25/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 131384 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Two 1m wins this season, on turf at Doncaster and Chelmsford Polytrack; might just be too high in the weights to win something this competitive.
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7th

4

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 4

16:05 Epsom

Arthurs Realm

9st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Gihan Arnolda

Well handicapped on even last year's best form for Ed Dunlop; 25-1 and shaped with more promise than the distance beaten suggests at Goodwood (1m4f, good to soft) in June; back to a more suitable trip today and he's an intriguing contender.

10/1

5th

4

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

20:12 Goodwood

Arthurs Realm

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Gihan Arnolda

Quite smart at his best for Ed Dunlop and he goes well on slow ground; however, essentially regressive in 2025 and new trainer has to turn him around.

25/1

7th

3

(6)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

16:30 Nottingham

Arthurs Realm

10st 0lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ed Dunlop

All wins have come in the spring, mainly on soft ground, but there was no win this time round; has his lowest mark since 2020 but easily his best show this season was in March; usually wears a visor or cheekpieces and now he's blinkered first time.

25/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 344274 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Consistent run of form this season and won't mind getting away from fast ground; might be vulnerable to something a bit better treated but certainly not ruled out.
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2nd

1

(1)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:19 Leicester

Pisanello

10st 1lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Won two in a row at Redcar (1m1f/1m, good to firm) last month and completed hat-trick at Hamilton (1m1f, good) last Saturday; he's 6lb higher than last time and has never won over this far, but he's finished strongly for his recent wins and there's still plenty of mileage in his mark on old form.

2/1

1st

2

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Pisanello

9st 12lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Bids for a hat-trick after two wins on good to firm ground at Redcar, the latest in an apprentice handicap over 1m under Conor Whiteley on Wednesday; can race off 1lb lower and shouldn't have an issue with stepping back up trip, while rain would also be no problem; major claims.

5/6

1st

5

(7)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Pisanello

9st 5lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Ended a two-year losing run when winning here over 1m1f on good to firm ten days ago, beating seven rivals; still well treated on his old form under a 4lb penalty and commands respect.

5/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 2-0004 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won this 12 months ago off a similar mark but he's not in the same form at present and last week's Newcastle fourth was fairly remote.
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7th

16

(3)

7th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:30 Redcar

Give It Some Teddy

8st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Contesting this race for the fifth successive year, winning it 2018 and 2019; no better than sixth in the last two runnings but wouldn't be without hope if reproducing his penultimate run at Chester when prevailing comfortably.

10/1

14th

10

(9)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Newmarket

Give It Some Teddy

10st 8lb

J: Mrs Emily Roberts

T: Tim Easterby

Goes particularly well at Redcar but is able elsewhere as he showed when winning easily last week at Chester under Emily Roberts; a 5lb rise isn't beyond him at all.

7/1

1st

7

(7)

15th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

17:05 Chester

Give It Some Teddy

10st 4lb

J: Mrs Emily Roberts

T: Tim Easterby

Redcar specialist (six wins there) who sits 3lb below his last winning mark; ran a solid race when runner-up to the subsequent Wolverhampton scorer Painters Palette on penultimate start, but wasn't quite on song at Beverley (8.5f) subsequently; remains fairly treated but others appeal more.

8/1

5th
6 (15)
Challet

20/1

Form: 723397 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Not badly handicapped and very capable at 1m with give underfoot; however, he likes to lead and that's not been possible after slow starts the last twice; needs to break on terms to have a chance and even then he's drawn wide.
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18th

12

(17)

11th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:55 York

Challet

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

All wins on good/good to soft but has had plenty of chances since last win in 2021; tailed off at Thirsk last time and easy enough to overlook back on a soft surface.

25/1

11th

8

(7)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Challet

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

steadied start, towards rear

10/1

7th

4

(6)

29th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:40 Ayr

Challet

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Losing sequence goes back 18 races to September 2021, but he's edged down the weights and was a close fourth off this mark at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) recently; versatile ground-wise in the past; chance.

5/1

20/1

Form: 621594 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won the 7f handicap on this card 12 months ago and went in again over 1m at Redcar in June; keeping himself busy and hasn't quite reached the same heights since.
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11th

7

(15)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Redcar

Cassy O

9st 10lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

On a handy mark on this season's best efforts but losing run is up to 18 and he's finished a well-held eighth in his last two runs; down the list.

33/1

8th

3

(11)

21st Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:17 Ayr

Cassy O

9st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Ran well when third at Ripon (1m, soft) in July but took losing run to 17 when well held at Thirsk two weeks later; first outing for seven weeks; has won at this meeting before.

11/1

7th
16 (11)
Visibility

25/1

Form: 561354 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has a superior strike-rate on the AW and it could be that he needs further these days, with June's Pontefract win coming at 1m2f.
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5th

1

(6)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:22 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

In good form this spring, winning at Thirsk (1m, good) and over C&D (good to firm) last month; front pair were 6l clear that day and if he can maintain that level of form he'd still look well treated despite a 5lb rise.

3/1

1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data.

5/1

1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data.

5/1

14/1

Form: 219-54

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three runs since winning a 7f nursery at Glorious Goodwood 12 months ago; has a bit to prove now and the hood is left off.
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No Results Found

Form: 32-121

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Not straightforward and can take a keen hold but clearly progressing and he was nicely on top of Gweedore when it mattered at Haydock (7f, soft); 5lb higher but there's more to come at 1m.
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1st

19

(19)

7th Oct 2022

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:40 York

Substantial

8st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

taken down early, slowly away, towards rear, headway over 3f out, switched right 2f out, ridden over 1f out, good headway inside final furlong, ran on well to lead towards finish

15/2

9th

9

(5)

30th Jul 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

15:48 Thirsk

Substantial

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: William Haggas

held up in rear, shaken up over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, never on terms

9/4

20/1

Form: 158154 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Made all in four-runner handicap at Ripon (1m2f, good) and again ran well there two weeks ago; hard to predict though and this is competitive.
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8th

7

(8)

1st Jun 2023

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 3

16:20 Ripon

Society Red

8st 11lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Richard Fahey

Has worn these cheekpieces the last twice; inconsistent 9yo who was disappointing at Ayr (1m2f, good) last time but prior to that he was a good second over this C&D (soft) and he's capable bouncing back from a poor run; has won over C&D and is versatile ground-wise; not written off.

25/1

9th

4

(3)

8th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ayr

Society Red

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Got back on track in first-time cheekpieces when second of eight in 1m2f Ripon handicap 18 days ago; he needs considering nudged up 1lb with the headgear retained.

6/1

2nd

7

(9)

20th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:30 Ripon

Society Red

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders on outer

16/1

11th
8 (2)
Makeen

7/1

Form: -41313 CD BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Having a good season but limitations perhaps exposed off this career-high mark when third at Carlisle (1m), a track he runs well; perhaps placed at best.
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10th

4

(7)

28th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:52 Southwell (AW)

Makeen

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

0-13 on AW as opposed to 4-22 on turf; placed at Newcastle in May on last AW start; current wellbeing has to be taken on trust after two heavy defeats on turf.

8/1

3

(9)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Makeen

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Started this season with good thirds at Newcastle (1m, AW) and Doncaster (1m, good) but he missed the break and finished in rear at Carlisle last time; bit to prove again after that and he's won only once in last 20 starts.

10/1

17

(5)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

15:15 Carlisle

Makeen

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Won at Beverley last season (8.5f, soft); two creditable runs this time, last time finishing a close third at Doncaster (1m, good); each-way chance.

25/1

Form: 433-15 BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Dual winner who hasn't had that much racing and things didn't go to plan when a disappointing favourite at Goodwood most recently; won well at Epsom (1m, good) the time before off only 4lb lower, so has claims.
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2nd

4

(7)

1st Sep 2022

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

18:00 Windsor

New Pursuit

9st 7lb

J: Louis Steward

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

towards rear, switched left and headway on outer over 2f out, ridden and close up over 1f out, kept on final furlong, went second towards finish

20/1

12th

14

(8)

30th Jul 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

15:48 Thirsk

New Pursuit

8st 13lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

7/1

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13th
1 (13)
Gweedore

9/1

Form: 965221 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Beaten fair and square by Substantial at Haydock (7f, soft) and having won since at Ayr (1m, good) he's only 1lb better off with the Haggas horse; has others to worry about with top weight to contend with.
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11th

2

(3)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

15:20 Musselburgh

Gweedore

9st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Katie Scott

Now 7lb lower than when making all for narrow C&D (soft) win at end of last season but is yet to strike form after five runs this year; needs a good boost from the first-time blinkers.

10/1

15th

2

(2)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Gweedore

10st 2lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Katie Scott

Ended last season with a 7f win on soft ground but made a slow start to this campaign; not the percentage call.

50/1

14th
4 (7)
Teston

33/1

Form: 55424- D

Last run: 221 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Often front-runs; bled from the nose when signing off for his previous yard in December but a case can be made on lots of form if Amy Murphy can get him back; trip/ground fine.
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14th

4

(7)

30th Jul 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

15:48 Thirsk

Teston

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Amy Murphy

midfield, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened

33/1

16/1

Form: 000803 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Wasn't having the best of seasons but he steadied the ship with a third at Ripon, a track he does well at; record here not so encouraging, including a remote finish in this last year.
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7th

1

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:48 Ripon

Garden Oasis

10st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

A seven-time C&D scorer; arrives in good nick, posting a solid third of ten over C&D 17 days ago; a likely player again eased 1lb.

9/2

3rd

9

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Ripon

Garden Oasis

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Prolific winning veteran, including in this race in 2021 and 2022 (fourth to Capital Guarantee last year); went close to another C&D success last month and fair third at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) since.

11/1

3rd

3

(3)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:45 Pontefract

Garden Oasis

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Prolific winning veteran, mostly over 1m on a sound surface; most recent success came in this race last year, when 8lb higher; supported when a close second at Ripon latest start; respected.

Evs

16th
10 (3)
Dirtyoldtown

8/1

Form: 19-206

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
7f novice winner for George Boughey; has run well in two of his three races for this yard and could improve for being gelded; each-way claims off this mark.
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1

(14)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newmarket

Dirtyoldtown

9st 10lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

Well held in the Spring Mile two months ago; inconsistent but scored comfortably over C&D (heavy; off 4lb lower) last November and has possibilities granted a reproduction of that form.

14/1

1

(14)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newmarket

Dirtyoldtown

9st 10lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

Well held in the Spring Mile two months ago; inconsistent but scored comfortably over C&D (heavy; off 4lb lower) last November and has possibilities granted a reproduction of that form.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £86.40
Straight Forecast £85.32
Tricast £760.57
Trifecta £1228.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Substantial

POSTDATA:

Empirestateofmind

TOPSPEED:

Cassy O

The Times:

Pisanello

The Sun:

Gweedore

Daily Mirror:

Makeen

Daily Mail:

Give It Some Teddy

RP Ratings:

Substantial

Telegraph:

Substantial

The Guardian:

Substantial

Daily Express:

Substantial

The Star:

Substantial

Daily Record:

Substantial