May 11 / 20.10 Thirsk

20.10

Soft

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  • 0m 7f 218y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Evs (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 655311 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
0-5 on AW but different proposition switched to turf this spring, scoring twice over 1m in the mud at Windsor; reduced lead late on last week but had things under control a long way out and an effectively 9lb higher mark (including 6lb penalty) may not prevent her completing a hat-trick.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 1

14:05 Epsom

Sparks Fly

9st 11lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Four-time Listed winner who made Group 3 breakthrough at Saint-Cloud (1m, very soft) last October; ran well when 2l fourth in Group 2 Huxley Stakes at Chester (10.3f, good) four weeks ago; third in this last year and a penalty shouldn't prevent her being competitive again.

11/4

4th

9

(1)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 1

14:35 Chester

Sparks Fly

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Loughnane

Admirable mare who is 12-21 on turf including wins at Group 3/Listed level; has winning form over C&D, but will need to improve plenty on her reappearance effort at Saint-Cloud in March if she is to play a part here.

33/1

12/1

  • Place: £5.40

Form: 547-

Last run: 241 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Three outings over 7f (good or softer) at the end of last summer, failing to go from her debut fifth; it's possible she'll regain the progressive thread in handicaps this year but a watching brief is the percentage call this time; stable also runs Hale End.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(1)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sea In The Dark

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Dods

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

25/1

9th

10

(11)

6th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sea In The Dark

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Maiden; mainly modest form although has shown signs of promise; tailed off on latest start (1m2f, heavy); may improve on AW debut.

16/1

14/1

Form: 736-35 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m Ripon novice (good to firm) last summer but it's hard to get too excited by his efforts in handicap company on his last five outings; faded over 1m2f latest so this drop back in trip may help but others are still preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(2)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

13:48 Hamilton

Rievaulx Raver

9st 11lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Continues to tumble down the weights and he's one to watch in the betting in a first-time tongue-tie, but he's been well beaten on all three starts this season and a major turnaround is required.

16/1

11th

8

(5)

11th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Ripon

Rievaulx Raver

9st 8lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Gained both wins over C&D but seems badly to have lost his way since his dead-heat here last June; well-beaten 50-1 shot on both appearances this year; considered only if much stronger in the betting today.

12/1

14th

11

(4)

14th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:15 Beverley

Rievaulx Raver

9st 3lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Both wins at Ripon (1m, good to firm), the latest from 5lb higher last summer; hasn't beaten many in his last four starts including on his recent Thirsk reappearance; best watched for now.

33/1

9/2

Form: 0553-3 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Close up on his nursery debut at Newmarket (7f, good) on final start for Richard Hannon; unable to justify favouritism but still made a positive start for new trainer Michael Dods when third of 12 over the extended 7f at Beverley (good to soft) 22 days ago; respected with the stable among the winners.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(6)

17th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:08 Pontefract

Hale End

10st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Michael Dods

Ayr winner in July (1m, good to firm) and solid runs since then off today's 5lb higher mark, finishing just ahead of Milteye (Walsingham further back) on his return to Ayr and then beating all bar a Prescott 3yo on the AW; hard to knock.

7/1

2nd

1

(5)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:10 Southwell (AW)

Hale End

10st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Gained his seventh success when winning at Ayr (1m, good to firm) in July and ran another solid race there last month off the same mark as today's; respected but he is yet to win off a mark this high.

7/1

4th

7

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Ayr

Hale End

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Dods

Kept on well for a seventh career success over C&D 19 days ago but he's gone back up 5lb and has never won anything better than a Class 5; others preferred.

13/2

OUR TIP

7/2

Form: 45-61

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Took a step forward to make a winning handicap debut over the extended 1m at Wolverhampton 16 days ago; the second didn't do much for that form next time but it's likely this lightly raced 3yo has more to offer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(5)

26th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yeoman

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: James Fanshawe

took keen hold, prominent

7/2

6th

1

(5)

26th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yeoman

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: James Fanshawe

took keen hold, prominent

7/2

4th

5

(10)

30th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Doncaster

Yeoman

11st 1lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: James Fanshawe

blindfold off late, slowly away, towards rear

10/1

10/1

Form: 5250-2

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Ended 2022 in disappointing fashion but back on song when second of four on 1m Doncaster reappearance (heavy) 12 days ago; doubtful that is strong form but she is 1lb lower now.
Place /
No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

11th

12

(7)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Valstar

8st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Ten-race maiden; runner-up in a couple of turf handicaps over 7f and 1m; needs to improve for longer trip on AW debut.

25/1

4th

4

(6)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:45 Thirsk

Valstar

8st 13lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Resumed with a good Doncaster second (1m, soft) in April but she's been well below par since, tried blinkered when beating only one at Catterick (7f) 16 days ago; others appeal more.

13/2

6th

2

(2)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Valstar

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

held up in rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and no impression from over 2f out

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £26.30
Straight Forecast £26.78
Trifecta £171.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sparks Fly

NEWMARKET:

Yeoman

D Express:

Hale End

POSTDATA:

Sparks Fly

The Times:

Sparks Fly

Telegraph:

Sparks Fly

The Guardian:

Sparks Fly

Daily Mail:

Sparks Fly

Daily Record:

Sparks Fly

The Sun:

Yeoman

The Star:

Yeoman

Daily Mirror:

Hale End