May 06 / 13.30 Thirsk

13.30

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Vickers.Bet Weekly Free Bet Club Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3240
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Vickers.Bet Weekly Free Bet Club Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form:

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
11-1 when 14th of the 16 runners on his debut in the Brocklesby at Doncaster (5f, heavy) five weeks ago; may be capable of more on this better ground but he still needs to take a big step forward.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(1)

7th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sankari

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

in touch with leaders, headway to lead over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong

6/4

1st

3

29th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Sankari

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

He'd been quiet in 2024 but he attracted support dropped into a Class 6 at Chelmsford ten days ago and duly ran better, third of 11 (cheekpieces first time) from a wide stall; high on the list.

9/4

3rd

4

(11)

19th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Sankari

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jack Jones

prominent, challenging when hung left 1f out, kept on

14/1

33/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal by Unfortunately; 28,000euros yearling; half-brother to Italian 5.5f/7f winner Secret Of Malta; dam 6f winner (RPR 69), half-sister to winners up to 1m out of 5.7f winning sister to 5f Group 1 (Abbaye) winner Avonbridge and half-sister to Abbaye winner Patavellian; speedily bred but stable not known for winning newcomers.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(10)

2nd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Unowho

9st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Has gone backwards and is fully exposed now; trainer been in good form lately and his strike-rate with 2yos is up this season but he has a poor record with them here.

10/1

4th

1

(5)

16th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Musselburgh

Unowho

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Ollie Pears

towards rear

12/1

6th

4

(1)

1st Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Unowho

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Creditable second at Thirsk on debut (5f, soft) but hasn't really progressed; not run to his best over 6f so far and others may have greater potential; blinkers added for nursery debut.

8/1

3rd
9 (10)
Bellarchi

15/2

  • Place: £2.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal by Mehmas; £30,000 yearling; dam twice-raced French 5f 2yo winner (RPR 77), out of multiple 7f AW winner, is granddaughter of 9.4f AW winning sister to 1m4f Group 1 winner Mamool; stable not noted for winning 2yo newcomers.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

1

(4)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Bellarchi

10st 0lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Grant Tuer

Acts on most ground; has won three handicaps at Musselburgh this season and gained her first Listed success when scoring at Chester (7f, good) in June, but she was below that level at Pontefract (1m) last month; has a better draw than she did when down the field in this contest last year but is now 11lb higher than when last seen in handicap company.

22/1

6th

1

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

14:48 Pontefract

Bellarchi

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Could hardly be coming into this in better form, winning four of her last five starts including another Listed event at Chester (7f, good) ten days ago; still favoured on these terms despite her 3lb penalty and although the stiffer mile is one small question mark, she is a major player nonetheless.

5/2

1st

3

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:33 Chester

Bellarchi

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Grant Tuer

This 5yo is in the form of her life at present, gaining a third Musselburgh handicap win of the season when easily seeing off seven rivals 37 days ago; had a wide stall as a an excuse for a slightly below-par effort over the extended 7f here prior to that and she went close here last season; on the shortlist.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 4

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
15-2 and looked in need of the run when a well-beaten fourth of six on his Musselburgh debut (5f, good to soft) six days ago; should improve and stable won this with a once-raced filly in 2019.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

6

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Lochaber

8st 4lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Scott Dixon

Registered sole win in turf seller over two years ago and took AW record to 0-13 with classified defeat over C&D last week on belated reappearance; others preferred.

12/1

5th

8

(4)

25th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Lochaber

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Sole win from 26 starts came in a seller at Beverley in May 2024; mostly disappointing since and he's been absent since finishing fourth at Bath last June; best watched on his reappearance.

18/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
March foal by U S Navy Flag; 20,000gns yearling; half-brother to 7f AW winner Unapologetic (RPR 62); dam unraced half-sister to 7f AW winner Javelin and Hong Kong 7f-1m winner Amazing Satchmo out of 6f-1m winning half-sister to Listed-placed 5.5f-7f winner Damika; stable doesn't have many newcomers go in first time so probably best watched.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(5)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Lieutenant Rascal

9st 5lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Phil McEntee

midfield

14/1

8th

8

(7)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newmarket (July)

Lieutenant Rascal

9st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Phil McEntee

in touch with leaders, midfield halfway

20/1

4th

2

(4)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:15 Yarmouth

Lieutenant Rascal

9st 7lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Phil McEntee

took keen hold, prominent, ridden and weakened over 1f out

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal by Invincible Army; half-sister to four winners up to 7f including Taajub (5f-6f including 2yo/AW; RPR 108) and Polish Pride (5f/6f 2yo; 89); dam unraced half-sister to Group winners Notability (1m) and Simon De Montfort (1m2f); looks the part on breeding and stable has a good record with 2yos first time, including a winning 2yo newcomer at the Newmarket Craven meeting; much respected, especially if strong in the market.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(6)

23rd Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:32 Leicester

Invincible Tiger

9st 4lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: James Tate

Has improved with each of her three runs and she held off a clear second when a narrow winner at Bath (5.7f, firm) in June; has more to do off this opening mark but she's a half-sister to four winners and should have more to offer; respected on nursery debut.

3/1

1st

3

(2)

28th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

18:10 Bath

Invincible Tiger

9st 2lb

J: Franny Norton

T: James Tate

prominent, led when on outer over 1f out, soon shaken up, sustained duel with runner-up inside final furlong, kept on and just did enough

6/4

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal by Equiano; unraced dam closely related to 6f-1m4f winner Pelham Crescent, half-sister to 7f 2yo Group 3 winner Stonemason out of maiden sister to 7f Group 3 winner River Deep; something to like on pedigree but stable not a noted source of winning 2yo newcomers.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(2)

3rd Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

14:30 Musselburgh

Pumpkin Pie

9st 4lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Iain Jardine

held up in midfield, pushed along before halfway, weakened over 1f out

25/1

4th

2

(3)

15th May 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

14:00 Musselburgh

Pumpkin Pie

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

The only runner with experience, having finished seventh of 11 at Thirsk (soft; beaten just over 3l) nine days ago; sets only a modest standard but will gain some advantage if his rivals aren't clued up.

10/1

25/1

Form: 6

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
20-1 when a well-beaten sixth of seven on her Beverley debut (5f, good to soft) nine days ago; improvement needed and looks the stable second-string.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

7

(6)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

16:00 Leicester

Bellestarr

8st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

Winless after ten outings and she beat only one in five-runner nursery at Newcastle (1m) three weeks ago; others are more persuasive.

15/2

4th

4

(3)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Bellestarr

8st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

0-9, having been placed twice on slow turf at up to 1m, including last time at Musselburgh; remains vulnerable on AW debut.

7/1

3rd

7

(4)

16th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Bellestarr

8st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

raced in last, headway on outer 2f out, went fourth inside final furlong, went third inside final 110yds, nearest finish

12/1

9th
12 (7)
Another Gift

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal by Harry Angel; £8,000 yearling; sister to 6f/6.5f 2yo winner Bonny Angel (RPR 91); dam French 7.5f AW 2yo winner, half-sister to 6f-7f Group 2 winner Balthazaar's Gift out of half-sister to 1m Listed winner Green Lady; something to like on pedigree, but stable 1-101 with 2yo newcomers since 2019 so she is probably one for another day.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(2)

18th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

16:15 Nottingham

Another Gift

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ed Dunlop

Campaigned at 6f since handicapping, completing a hat-trick initially but beaten off this mark the last twice (ran creditably on penultimate start); this drop back in trip needs to eke out more from her.

6/1

4th

4

(2)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Pontefract

Another Gift

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

She has made giant strides since handicapping, winning three times in a lower grade before a creditable second at Yarmouth last week (Class 4, soft ground); clear of the third on that occasion so wouldn't be confident the handicapper has her measure just yet.

4/1

2nd

9

(4)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

15:20 Yarmouth

Another Gift

9st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Dunlop

Has won all three nurseries and was good value for her near 2l success at Windsor (6f, good to firm; also won on good) as she didn't get the clearest of passages; has another 7lb to deal with in what looks a stronger race and these softer conditions are a worry (based on past form and her action).

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
2,000gns March foal by Coach House; brother to winners Spirit Of May (6f including AW; RPR 94) and Never In Fourth (7f/8.6f AW; 73), half-brother to Italian 6f-1m winner Chassis; dam well held 1m-1m4f maidens (39), half-sister to 1m Listed winner Queen's Love; would be a rare winning newcomer from the stable; best watched unless market suggests otherwise.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12

(11)

11th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Bargain Basement

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Six-race maiden; finished fourth at Wolverhampton (7f) most recently, improving for gelding operation and/or switch to AW; may well build on that effort; looks worth a crack at 1m; interesting.

13/2

4th

11

(5)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bargain Basement

8st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Michael & David Easterby

Doesn't have much worthwhile form, beaten 13l in a first-time visor at Haydock (7f; 200-1) when last seen in August; now makes AW/handicap debut, having been gelded.

25/1

9th

10

(6)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

19:25 Haydock

Bargain Basement

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael & David Easterby

Down the field on all four starts (5f/6f); he'd be a surprise winner now up in trip in first-time headgear.

100/1

11th
11 (12)
Yeulan

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
20,000euros May foal by Advertise; 20,000gns yearling; closely related to 7f-8.6f winner River Wharfe (including AW; RPR 73), half-sister to winners Attainment (7f-1m AW including 2yo; 96) and Past Time (KSA 7f; 84); dam 6f 2yo winner (87), sister to 1m winners Muhtaram and Nessita; stable does have the occasional 2yo go in first time so worth a market check.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(2)

2nd May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:42 Redcar

Yeulan

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

in touch with leaders, lost position over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

100/1

6th

7

(2)

2nd May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:42 Redcar

Yeulan

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

in touch with leaders, lost position over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

100/1

8

(2)

25th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:40 Beverley

Yeulan

8st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Little solid form and hopes appear to rest on this step up in trip having a positive effect; that isn't assured on pedigree.

33/1

Form: 15 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
12-1 when making a winning debut at Beverley (5f, good to soft) last month, but disappointing under his penalty when a well-beaten fifth of six at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) six days ago (just behind Lochaber); may need a return to a stiffer track, but at least he knows how to win and is up against several newcomers, most of whom are likely to come on for the run.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

7

(8)

14th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Kempton (AW)

East Bank

9st 7lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Craig Lidster

prominent

10/1

5th

7

(7)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

East Bank

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

led at fast pace

10/1

4th

9

(10)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

East Bank

9st 7lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Craig Lidster

bumped start, took keen hold, led

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
March foal by Dandy Man; 13,000euros yearling; half-brother to winners Poetic Force (prolific 7f-1m2f including 2yo/AW; RPR 92), Anglo Saxson (7f-1m; 77) and Via Del Canto (Italian 7.5f); dam 6.7f-1m winner (including 2yo; 94) out of 1m4f Swedish Listed winner; stable 2-219 with 2yo newcomers since 2019, so will probably improve for the run.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

3

(4)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

13:00 Catterick

Obligatory

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

prominent, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and pressed leader over 1f out, led final 110yds, kept on well

12/1

8th

6

(5)

28th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ripon

Obligatory

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Ten-race maiden who is yet to threaten in handicaps but he ran well when runner-up in Carlisle novice (6f, good) last month and is also effective on soft ground; not ruled out.

9/1

Non-runners

East Bank, Obligatory

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £121.70
Straight Forecast £134.35
Trifecta £1240.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Invincible Tiger

Telegraph:

Lieutenant Rascal

The Times:

Obligatory

The Guardian:

Bellarchi

POSTDATA:

East Bank

Daily Mirror:

Lochaber

NEWMARKET:

Invincible Tiger

Daily Mail:

Invincible Tiger

D Express:

Invincible Tiger

The Sun:

Invincible Tiger

The Star:

Invincible Tiger

Daily Record:

Invincible Tiger