May 06 / 16.55 Thirsk

16.55

Good

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 218y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 70245-

Last run: 148 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced since making a winning debut at Redcar (7f, good) in August 2021; twice beaten less than a length on the AW last autumn; has gone well fresh before so the five-month absence may not be the end of the world, but 7f may be his best trip.
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13th

13

(5)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

15:30 Nottingham

Jack Daniel

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Steph Hollinshead

His last win was in May 2023 and he was below par at Southwell (1m, AW) in August last time; however, he's run some good races this season on AW/good ground and his last win came on soft; might be worth a second look.

16/1

13

(2)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Jack Daniel

9st 5lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

More than two years since his latest win and although he nearly put that right over C&D in April he ran flat here next time; in fair form on turf in the meantime but others look more likely winners.

9/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 5830-6 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Never threatened at Musselburgh (1m, good to soft) four weeks ago on his return from six months off, but the run was probably needed and he is now 1lb lower than when successful over C&D (good) just under a year ago (both wins have come here); big shout.
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10th

11

(2)

27th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:25 Redcar

Diamond Haze

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

dwelt start, pulled hard, towards rear of midfield

20/1

9th

11

(12)

18th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:20 Thirsk

Diamond Haze

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Wins here if anywhere, and his most recent success of May 2022 was gained in a C&D 0-75 off 3lb higher (good); needs to put a below-par effort at Ripon last month behind him, but that's not impossible.

20/1

9th

5

(4)

10th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Ripon

Diamond Haze

10st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael Dods

Has gained both wins at Thirsk; made the frame there (soft/good to firm) in two of last three outings; placed off 3lb higher on sole attempt here, so looks difficult to dismiss.

6/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 651243

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
First nine starts were on the AW including a win at Wolverhampton (8.6f; first-time visor) in March, but she finished a fair third of seven on her turf debut at Nottingham (1m, soft) a fortnight ago; unexposed on grass and not ruled out.
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3rd

25

(5)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:40 Ascot

Victoria Falls

8st 2lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Hugo Palmer

Won three times last season, including twice in 1m turf handicaps (good/soft); good second in 1m handicaps at Newmarket (good to firm) and Wetherby (good) on her last two outings but this is a rise in grade.

50/1

2nd

3

(9)

11th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Wetherby

Victoria Falls

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Won three times last season, including twice in 1m turf handicaps (good or slower); no problem with faster ground, as when second of 13 at Newmarket 23 days ago; should give her running once more.

9/2

2nd

5

(10)

19th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newmarket

Victoria Falls

10st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Midfield (never landed a blow) in Class 2 event at Chester on seasonal debut; remains on career-high mark but this return to Class 5 is a plus; has done all her winning at this level.

15/2

Form: 370-94

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick just under a year ago, all over 7f on good to firm ground; didn't run badly when fourth of 12 at Catterick (7f, heavy) last time, but remains 5lb above his last winning mark and has something to prove stepping up to 1m for the first time.
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15

(12)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Ey Up Its The Boss

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Two 1m2f wins at Ripon (good to soft/soft) this season and he's also effective here and on good ground; however, he's been below par on his last two outings and needs a much bigger performance today.

25/1

7

(10)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:50 Doncaster

Ey Up Its The Boss

8st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Gained fourth Ripon success when making all over 1m2f (soft) in July; 4l second at Chester (1m2f, good) next time and perhaps a drop back to 1m didn't suit when only sixth of seven back at Ripon 19 days ago.

14/1

6th

3

(6)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:50 Ripon

Ey Up Its The Boss

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Comes into this as good as ever, gaining his fourth course success here (1m2f, soft) last month and finishing second of nine off this mark at Chester (1m2f, good) a week later; he is another for whom dropping in trip poses a question, though.

9/1

OUR TIP
5th
1 (9)
Tele Red

12/1

Form: 2120-0

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Acts on any ground as he showed when winning over 1m2f at both Pontefract (good to firm) and Beverley (soft) last year, but he will need to do better than when last of 13 on his Haydock reappearance (1m2f, good) seven days ago; down in grade, but plenty to prove dropping in trip.
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2nd

1

(14)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:03 Doncaster

Tele Red

10st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

In-form 8yo who recorded a 2l success at Pontefract (1m2f, soft) on Monday, ending two-year losing spell; incurs 4lb penalty but Jack Nicholls takes off useful 5lb; could well remain competitive.

4/1

1st

14

(5)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 4

16:33 Pontefract

Tele Red

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

8yo who has been beaten on his last 17 starts going back to October 2023 but he's been runner-up on his last two outings (1m, good/soft), most recently here when beaten a neck; he should be fine now back up to 1m2f and he has a strong record here; could be thereabouts.

9/1

10

(4)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

17:15 Haydock

Tele Red

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

In form and pretty consistent but he's exposed and hasn't won for almost two years; likely to give his running but vulnerable to younger legs.

12/1

Form: 1806-0 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has a good strike-rate on turf (9-34) including four wins over 7.7f-1m1f on good ground last summer and is back off the same mark as for the most recent one; tailed off on his return to the Flat at Beverley (8.5f, good to soft) nine days ago, but he has a notably poor record fresh so there are mitigating circumstances; has won on soft.
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10

(10)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Ayr

Temper Trap

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

A bit underwhelming at Hamilton a fortnight ago but went there in good form, having won at Musselburgh (1m, good) previously; has won over C&D on soft ground and can be a contender if leaving latest run behind.

11/2

6th

3

(6)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:15 Hamilton

Temper Trap

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

This is his time of year and, after a close second over C&D (good) last month, he went one better at Musselburgh (1m, good) last Tuesday; fully at home on slow ground and firmly in calculations under a 4lb penalty.

2/1

Form: 0763-6

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Gradually improved in four starts at two, culminating in a close third of 11 behind a couple of subsequent winners on nursery debut at Beverley (7f, good to firm) in July; beaten a long way at Nottingham (1m, soft) last month, but probably needed it after 260 days off and the ground may also not have suited; worth a second look if the rain stays away.
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8th

1

(4)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

16:58 Ripon

Anieres Girl

9st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Far from straightforward, often pulling hard and/or hanging, and she also refused to race on the AW last month; last week's front-running second of 11 at Nottingham (1m2f) was up with her best form, though, and she was a never-nearer third over 1m4f the time before; more to prove on soft ground.

7/2

2nd

7

(6)

10th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:10 Nottingham

Anieres Girl

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Far from straightforward, often pulling hard and/or hanging (normally right); also refused to race on the AW last month, so she's risky, but she's exposed anyway.

16/1

3rd

6

(6)

1st Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

14:35 Beverley

Anieres Girl

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Eight-race maiden whose best effort was when a close third on nursery debut here (7.4f, good to firm) a year ago, but poor since returning in April and refused to race at Wolverhampton a week ago; risky.

17/2

8/1

Form: 3154-7

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Narrowly ended a long losing run off this mark at Beverley (7f, good to firm) last summer and not totally disgraced on his return from eight months off at Ripon (1m, soft) 16 days ago, given that the run appeared to be needed; may be better over shorter, though.
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8th

10

(9)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Sam England

Last eight starts in classifieds and he didn't always get the breaks when third over C&D 12 days ago; that was one of his better recent efforts and he's firmly in calculations.

13/2

3rd

6

(5)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Regressive 8yo; running respectably at this level in 2026 but 2l behind Woodrafff at Newcastle last week; never threatened over 1m2f on Thursday; easy enough to look elsewhere.

8/1

6th

10

(4)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:28 Newcastle (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Spent most of a long career racing at shy of 1m and didn't look to see it out in one try over this far (C&D); not as good now and can miss the break and/or pull hard, so comes with risks attached.

8/1

Form: 80-517

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Handy sort who has produced something of a mixed bag since returning on the AW in March, his Southwell win (7f) flanked by a couple of lesser efforts; most of his wins have come over that trip, but he has been successful over this far and is 3lb lower than for his last win on turf, so a case can be made.
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6th

2

(4)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Saisons DOr

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

11yo who made virtually all to win at Southwell (7f, AW) in April; unplaced on both starts since but he failed to settle and was denied a clear run here on the first occasion; has won here three times; not ruled out.

7/1

7th

4

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:58 Carlisle

Saisons DOr

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Veteran who gamely made all at Southwell (7f, AW) in April, his 12th win; only 1lb higher here and did pretty well to finish fifth at Catterick (7f, good) last month, given he pulled hard in the early stages (not a regular trait) and was denied a clear run; considered.

9/2

5th

2

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Saisons DOr

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Veteran; game AW winner at Southwell (7f; 6-1) recently; 1lb rise looks fair and he's still 5lb lower than when successful over C&D (good to firm) last August; no reason why he shouldn't be thereabouts.

4/1

14/1

Form: 00600- C

Last run: 217 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Dual winner over 7f here who is now 14lb lower than when successful at Redcar (1m, good to firm) last summer; unplaced in all ten starts since, though, and will likely need this after seven months off; stable also runs Temper Trap.
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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

Form: 6333-2

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
0-6 but placed in her last three starts on turf/AW including when beaten a neck in a Wolverhampton novice (7f) four weeks ago; didn't appear to stay when a well-beaten third of four in a Kempton nursery (1m) last August, which does leave her with something to prove.
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10th

7

(14)

31st Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Fahari

9st 5lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

14-race maiden, placed five times in Britain; never better than sixth in five Irish races; two places in front of Arbaawi when sixth here 19 days ago.

10/1

6th

6

(17)

12th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Fahari

9st 7lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

towards rear

12/1

9th

7

(16)

15th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Fahari

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

prominent, went second after 2f

33/1

Non-runners

Saisons D'Or, Fahari

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £24.50
Straight Forecast £23.60
Tricast £133.84
Trifecta £100.70

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Fahari

SPOTLIGHT:

Diamond Haze

D Express:

Jack Daniel

Daily Mail:

Victoria Falls

Daily Mirror:

Sir Maxi

TOPSPEED:

Cassy O

Telegraph:

Temper Trap

The Times:

Fahari

The Sun:

Fahari

The Star:

Fahari

Daily Record:

Fahari

RP RATINGS:

Diamond Haze

POSTDATA:

Diamond Haze

The Guardian:

Diamond Haze