20.45
Soft“Irish Day” @thirskraces Saturday 20th May Handicap
- Prize money: £3663.8
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 6
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
2/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £2.00
Form: 9/3-51
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 12 (2) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Added two more wins in 2025, at 1m (good to soft) and on this track (7f, soft; made all); back on his last winning mark but this year's efforts lag behind what will be needed today. |
25/1 |
|
8th 8 (2) |
1st May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
Realistically weighted on his best efforts last year and his second run in March was better than the first; however, his AW exploits are unconvincing. |
14/1 |
|
6th 4 (13) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
1m on good to soft ground no problem and he is feasibly weighted on his best efforts last year; should be sharper with his recent return to action under his belt and he has the assistance of a leading amateur in the saddle; one for the shortlist. |
12/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.10
Form: 67316- D
Last run: 226 days
W: 8st 11lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 (5) |
18th Jun 2024 Soft 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Won this race off a 7lb higher mark in 2023; bit disappointing so far this season, including over C&D last time; stable going well so no surprise if she were to bounce back. |
6/1 |
|
7th 6 (7) |
29th May 2024 Good 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
prominent, lost position gradually over 1f out, weakened final 110yds |
7/1 |
|
5th 7 (3) |
23rd May 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
in touch with leaders, switched to near side over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong |
9/1 |
12/1
- Place: £6.80
Form: 00-599 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 3lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 12 (10) |
3rd May 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
This is her level nowadays but she kept on well to score over C&D a week ago and is effectively only 3lb higher under 4lb penalty; probably won't be far away. |
5/1 |
|
7th 12 (10) |
3rd May 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
This is her level nowadays but she kept on well to score over C&D a week ago and is effectively only 3lb higher under 4lb penalty; probably won't be far away. |
5/1 |
|
1st 6 (1) |
26th Apr 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
in touch with leaders, some headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, jockey dropped rein but kept on inside final 110yds |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 14640- D
Last run: 206 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 9 (11) |
7th Jul 2023 Good 0m 6f 212y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Encouraging fourth on reappearance at Thirsk (7f, heavy) then went close at Catterick (7f, good to firm); disappointing favourite at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) seven days later but that run may have come too soon and it will be no surprise if she bounces back with a big effort here. |
11/2 |
|
5th 6 (5) |
2nd Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 195y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
prominent, pushed along and switched left 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong |
15/8 |
|
2nd 9 (1) |
25th May 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
started quickly, steadied and prominent soon after start, lost position before halfway |
20/1 |
7/2
Form: 1380-4 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (9) |
17th Oct 2023 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Has done most recent racing over 7f but is fine at this trip, as when third over C&D three weeks ago; was below-par the only other time he's worn a visor rather than the usual cheekpieces but has claims otherwise. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 9 (3) |
26th Sep 2023 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Multiple 7f AW winner (including here) who has also won over 1m; went close when 1lb higher at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month but unable to repeat that effort in two subsequent starts; handy mark if he can bounce back. |
9/1 |
|
6th 3 (9) |
2nd Sep 2023 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Dual Tapeta winner who had a near miss over C&D last month but he's not easy to predict and was never involved at Newcastle (first-time visor) last time; regular cheekpieces return but he has a wide draw and comes with risks attached. |
9/1 |
10/1
Form: 23-210 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 1lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 (4) |
30th May 2024 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Has winning form on soft/heavy, but losing run up to 14 and drops to 5f for the first time since her debut; opposable from out of the weights. |
16/1 |
|
7th 6 (4) |
23rd May 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
taken down early and walked to post, prominent |
13/2 |
|
7th 6 (4) |
23rd May 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
taken down early and walked to post |
13/2 |
33/1
Form: 880407 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 8st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 (3) |
19th May 2023 Good 1m 0f 68y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
raced in second |
9/2 |
|
1st 10 (4) |
15th May 2023 Good 1m 0f 208y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
2-2 at Musselburgh, the wins gained over 7f/1m in April 2021; now a 9yo and looks far from solid on 2023 form (mostly AW) but the return to this venue gives cause for optimism. |
16/1 |
|
7th 14 (12) |
11th May 2023 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 5lb |
prominent |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: 624660
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (2) |
26th Mar 2024 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won twice for Martyn Meade at a much higher level back in 2019, but has failed to score since; always behind at Wolverhampton (9.5f; 40-1, held by Storm Asset) last time; highly unlikely to offer the solution. |
25/1 |
|
8th 2 (9) |
11th Mar 2024 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won twice in 2019 but he's not added to his tally since, often well backed too; others look safer. |
20/1 |
15/2
Form: 0000-5
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 6 (10) |
20th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Won here (6f, good to soft) as a 2yo but 0-9 since and has a patchy record, finishing a close third at Carlisle (1m) on his penultimate run but tailed off at Pontefract since; others are more convincing. |
25/1 |
|
14th 15 (10) |
9th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Won at Redcar (6f, good to soft) as 2yo but lightly raced since and was returning from another absence when close third of eight at Carlisle (7.7f, good to soft) last month; 2lb higher but each-way claims if building on that. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 5216-0 CD
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 9lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 12 (10) |
31st Oct 2023 Heavy 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
8st 7lb |
in touch with leaders |
25/1 |
|
7th 15 (2) |
20th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
On a dangerous mark and conditions should be fine but this veteran has not won since last autumn and he's been well held in his last three runs; others look stronger. |
33/1 |
|
6th 4 (7) |
23rd Sep 2023 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
taken down early |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: 515-70 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (12) |
1st Nov 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Recent efforts not so hot, but he did win a 0-50 classified event at Leicester (6f, good to soft) in July and is 7lb lower than when a close fourth of 12 at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in March; worth a second look. |
16/1 |
|
9th 9 (12) |
1st Nov 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Recent efforts not so hot, but he did win a 0-50 classified event at Leicester (6f, good to soft) in July and is 7lb lower than when a close fourth of 12 at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in March; worth a second look. |
16/1 |
|
9th 8 (4) |
18th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Won a 0-50 classified event at Leicester (6f, good to soft) in July but he's come up short in handicaps since; won this race in 2022 but others look safer. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 408-99
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (3) |
11th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
All three of wins have been at this track (two over C&D) but the latest was over two years ago; reported to have finished lame when a respectable fifth here 46 days ago; often slowly away but he holds each-way claims. |
12/1 |
|
5th 3 (1) |
24th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
All three wins have come at Newcastle but the latest was nearly two years ago; usually blows the start and not sure he is in the form required to exploit his reduced mark. |
20/1 |
|
8 (3) |
3rd Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 5f 16y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Third at Haydock in May on final run for Tom Tate and he's of interest on that form; didn't run badly when sixth of seven at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) a fortnight ago on second stable start but needs something extra. |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: -05840 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 (11) |
30th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Two wins (0-65 and classified) to show from eight C&D starts, but has offered too little back here either side of March's Newcastle classified success and it's three years now since her most recent handicap score. |
20/1 |
|
9th 2 (11) |
30th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Two wins (0-65 and classified) to show from eight C&D starts, but has offered too little back here either side of March's Newcastle classified success and it's three years now since her most recent handicap score. |
20/1 |
|
9th 8 (9) |
8th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Two-time C&D winner; off the mark for the year with a snug win in a 7f classified event at Newcastle 17 days ago, asserting in the final 100 yards; more on her plate back in a handicap but holds each-way claims. |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: 0587-0
Last run: 130 days
W: 8st 6lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 12 (1) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Scored twice over 7f in 2025 but she's failed to make the frame this season, eighth in 7f Redcar handicap five days ago. |
33/1 |
|
8th 10 (7) |
25th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Fair run when fifth over C&D last time when Perfidia was second and Mayo County third; has a bit to find with that pair but wouldn't rule out completely. |
14/1 |
|
5th 12 (9) |
20th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Poor 1-22 strike-rate on turf and not at the top of her game on Southwell AW on her last two starts, but she's never really shone there; she's 5lb lower than for her close fourth over C&D (good) last October and is an interesting contender now away from Southwell. |
20/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £57.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £38.96 |
| Tricast | £811.63 |
| Trifecta | £1111.60 |
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