May 20 / 15.42 Thirsk

15.42

Good

Sky Bet Prize Drop Handicap

  • Prize money: £13500
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.00
  • Place: £3.80

Form: 29-912 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won well at Ripon on his second run of the campaign and turned in another good effort when second of 13 over C&D two weeks ago; creeping up the weights but needs serious consideration.
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4th

4

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Bay Breeze

9st 13lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Eight-time winner, the latest over C&D (good to soft) 14 months ago off a 5lb higher mark; capable at this level but slower ground would have been preferable.

10/1

4th

1

(4)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

18:12 Carlisle

Bay Breeze

11st 2lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Won over C&D in May last year (good to soft); beaten 7l when third at Ripon last week (6f, good); these are his ideal conditions and should go well.

7/2

3rd

12

(11)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Bay Breeze

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Half of his wins have come over C&D and he finished sixth (Fortamour third) in this race in 2024; runner-up in added blinkers at Hamilton (6f, soft; 11-2) last September, but has failed to sparkle since (0-3); easing mark and a return to Ripon are the positives.

20/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 731-02 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Usually takes a run or two to hit his peak, so it was encouraging that he ran well for second here nine days ago (heavy); each-way claims.
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10

(7)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:18 Newcastle (AW)

Music Society

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Ran on well to win a 6f handicap at Newmarket two weeks ago (6f, soft); that race had rather an end-of-season feel to it but the Topspeed figure was good and a 3lb rise looks fair; interesting on first AW start since October 2018.

7/2

9th

10

(7)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:18 Newcastle (AW)

Music Society

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Ran on well to win a 6f handicap at Newmarket two weeks ago (6f, soft); that race had rather an end-of-season feel to it but the Topspeed figure was good and a 3lb rise looks fair; interesting on first AW start since October 2018.

7/2

1st

12

(3)

2nd Nov 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:07 Newmarket

Music Society

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold early, towards rear, switched left when smooth headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on well

9/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 12-531

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Improved on AW over the winter and has continued his good work on turf, finishing third over C&D before winning at Wetherby (5.5f, good to soft; made all) eight days later; into stronger company today but he's on the right path.
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7th

2

(7)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Pontefract

Hiya Maite

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Absent since running respectably when favourite for AW contest in January; on a two-year losing spell but is attractively treated off his lower mark back on turf; further market support should be noted.

9/1

7

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Hiya Maite

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

On a losing run and he has yet to win over this trip; sent off favourite for the corresponding race 12 months ago but faded into tenth; 6lb lower this time around and he has finished second in two of his last four starts; vulnerable to stronger stayers.

10/1

5/1

Form: 804-05 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won this race 12 months ago off a 2lb lower mark before following up at Ripon one month later; ended last season with a good run at Haydock and his stable are in hot form now after a quiet April; major player.
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13th

6

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Tinto

10st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

Operating off a reduced mark but on a losing run; has strong C&D form but reserves his best for Thirsk these days; well beaten on last month's seasonal return.

20/1

10th

5

(12)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Tinto

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

C&D winner; best known for exploits at Thirsk more recently, including a close second there last May (5f, good); cheekpieces off for his reappearance and not a solid option, for all he has dropped to a good mark.

20/1

18

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Tinto

9st 10lb

T: Michael Dods

Form: 84220-

Last run: 268 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Three times a runner-up at Doncaster last summer, all over 6f on good or faster ground; less good at Newcastle when last seen in August but he's one to keep an eye on under suitable conditions.
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2

(6)

24th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:50 Newbury

Mojomaker

10st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Returned from a break with four decent runs (all over 6f) this spring and continues to edge down the weights; now 0-29 since his 2yo success but probably won't be far away; sports refitted cheekpieces.

13/2

5th

1

(3)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:20 Chepstow

Mojomaker

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Losing run up to 28 but he has run three solid races since returning to turf last month; Rossa Ryan back on board and set to go well again; blinkers left off this time.

5/1

5th

1

(3)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:20 Chepstow

Mojomaker

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Losing run up to 28 but he has run three solid races since returning to turf last month; Rossa Ryan back on board and set to go well again; blinkers left off this time.

5/1

Form: 6-4371 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Took advantage of a drop in the weights and a fine front-running ride to win 6f Class 3 on AW at Lingfield six weeks ago; 2lb rise still leaves him with some handicapping potential; easy lead unlikely this time though.
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3rd

9

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Emperor Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Michael Keady

First run for Michael Keady when winning this race 12 months ago off a 3lb higher mark; two good runs on fast ground this year (below par on slower going in the Epsom Dash) and he's likely to make another bold bid.

5/1

2nd

3

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Emperor Spirit

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Keady

Blows hot and cold but he is on a dangerous mark and his second of 17 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in May was a fine effort; subsequent run in the Dash at Epsom can be forgiven (ground) and this should be more to his liking; other pace influences on show.

7/1

14th

16

(7)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Emperor Spirit

8st 11lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Keady

Appreciated the return to turf when finishing second of 17 at Ascot five weeks ago; 1lb rise still leaves him on a feasible mark; rarely seen on slower than good.

20/1

11/2

Form: 905-73 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Beaten a short head by Tinto in this race 12 months ago having won it in 2021; shaped well on second run for his new stable when third at Doncaster three weeks ago (in front of Tinto) and that form was advertised when the winner ran well at York on Wednesday; doesn't have to lead and he's a strong contender.
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8th

9

(3)

23rd Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Pontefract

Rathbone

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

He's now 9lb lower than when completing a double last September and he got a bit closer to the target at Windsor ten days ago; finished second off a 4lb higher mark in this race last year; revival imminent.

10/1

9th

7

(5)

13th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Newbury

Rathbone

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

He's now 7lb lower than when completing a double last September but has finished no better than ninth on his six outings since.

33/1

9th

7

(5)

31st May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:45 Doncaster

Rathbone

9st 4lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Michael Herrington

awkward start, in touch with leaders

14/1

Form: 5-2052 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
He has run well in three of his four starts this year, most recently in second of eight at Doncaster two weeks ago; he will need a bit more to come out on top in this field though.
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2nd

1

(6)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Aberama Gold

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Not the force of old but won over C&D (good) off 2lb higher in April and last week's second at Epsom (6f, good to firm) confirms he's back in form; bold show likely.

11/4

2nd

1

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:50 Epsom

Aberama Gold

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David O’Meara

Not the force of old but won off 2lb higher at Catterick (6f, good) in April and beat his group when fifth overall in 14-runner Ayr handicap (6f, soft) last month; also suited by fast ground; can make his presence felt.

7/2

5th

7

(10)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Aberama Gold

10st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Three-time C&D winner; successful at Catterick (6f, good) in April but held in more competitive races since; not handicapped out of things but might prove vulnerable for win purposes.

10/1

16/1

Form: 435-66 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Third in the Ayr Bronze Cup last September off a 2lb higher mark; yet to find his best form this year and yard may have stronger claims elsewhere.
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4

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mattice

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ian McInnes

Has been in grand form since winning at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in July and landed his third win of the year (and first on AW) over C&D last time; up 6lb but must come into the equation on this hat-trick bid.

100/30

4

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mattice

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ian McInnes

Has been in grand form since winning at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in July and landed his third win of the year (and first on AW) over C&D last time; up 6lb but must come into the equation on this hat-trick bid.

100/30

1

(13)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mattice

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ian McInnes

Went very close on stable debut over C&D last November; made all at Carlisle (good to soft) in July and kept on well to win at Ripon (also 6f, good) on Saturday; 5lb penalty but this drop back to 5f is likely no bother; should give it a good go.

9/2

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 250-69 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
His last three wins have come over this trip at Ripon; well handicapped on last season's best but he underperformed at Ripon, albeit over 5f, when last seen three weeks ago; down in class today and one to consider; can blow it at the start.
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1st

5

(1)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Justanotherbottle

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Ryan

switched left soon after start, made virtually all

12/1

7th

2

(1)

7th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:40 Ripon

Justanotherbottle

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

pressed leader, pushed along over 1f out, soon ridden and weakened

12/1

10th

1

(5)

20th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:42 Thirsk

Justanotherbottle

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

His last three wins have come over this trip at Ripon; well handicapped on last season's best but he underperformed at Ripon, albeit over 5f, when last seen three weeks ago; down in class today and one to consider; can blow it at the start.

14/1

9/1

Form: 413724 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Horse

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Better known for his exploits on the AW and he has a 10lb lower mark on grass; that is with some justification on last season's efforts but this race is weaker than he's used to on turf and he was second in a 7f Group 3 on good ground in June 2021; could have a big run in him back sprinting.
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7th

1

(8)

31st Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Lord Of The Lodge

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

He ran well for a close third at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day (7f) but was unable to back it up in a good race at Southwell three weeks ago; other front-runners on show here and he could prove vulnerable again.

10/1

10th

1

(11)

9th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Lord Of The Lodge

9st 9lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: K R Burke

prominent

11/2

3rd

3

(4)

26th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 2

16:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lord Of The Lodge

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

raced in second, led over 1f out, headed inside final 110yds, no extra and lost second towards finish

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £103.10
Straight Forecast £182.47
Tricast £1036.41
Trifecta £758.00

Selections

The Times:

Bay Breeze

SPOTLIGHT:

Rathbone

TOPSPEED:

Emperor Spirit

The Star:

Mattice

POSTDATA:

Aberama Gold

Telegraph:

Tinto

The Guardian:

Bay Breeze

D Express:

Bay Breeze

Daily Mirror:

Bay Breeze

The Sun:

Bay Breeze

Daily Record:

Bay Breeze

NEWMARKET:

Emperor Spirit

RP RATINGS:

Rathbone

Daily Mail:

Rathbone