July 05 / 14.45 Thirsk

14.45

Good To Firm

British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (Qualifier) (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3510
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (Qualifier) (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.45
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 5

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
8-1, ran green when staying-on fifth of nine in maiden at Ayr (6f, firm) on his debut 11 days ago; this son of Harry Angel appeals as the sort to take a sizeable step forward; big player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

19:00 Nottingham

Beyond Borders

10st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Triple turf winner who made it 3-5 on AW when leading close home at Wolverhampton (6f; tongue-tie added) last month; ran another good race when a close second at Ripon (6f, good) last time and he's respected off only 1lb higher.

4/1

2nd

4

(5)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Ripon

Beyond Borders

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Triple turf winner who made it 3-5 on AW when leading close home at Wolverhampton (6f; tongue-tie added) two weeks ago; up 4lb but he beat a clear second last time and he's respected back in this sphere.

4/1

1st

4

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beyond Borders

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Currently 2-3 on Tapeta but he's generally struggled since leaving Karl Burke, his only win coming when allowed his own way in a small field last summer (been dropped in lately); the first-time tongue-tie will need to make a difference.

14/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 93

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
16-1, built on his debut ninth when third of 14 in 6f Ripon novice 13 days ago, keeping on late; this son of Invincible Army can do better still so needs considering.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(3)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:20 Hamilton

Mr Irrelevant

9st 12lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Grant Tuer

took keen hold, prominent, pressed leaders when edged left over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

5/2

1st

3

(1)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:10 Hamilton

Mr Irrelevant

9st 7lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Grant Tuer

Return to 7f backfired last weekend when bidding for a hat-trick; has form figures of 32211 over 6f, the wins gained at Ripon (soft) and Doncaster (good to soft); remains of interest, back down in trip.

5/1

15th

4

(9)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:55 York

Mr Irrelevant

9st 6lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Grant Tuer

Progressing well this season, winning 6f handicaps at Ripon (soft) and Doncaster (good to soft) on last two starts; 5lb higher than last time (up 11lb in total); a chance, although below par on his only go at 7f.

9/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
35,000euros yearling; brother to 6f winner Claim The Stars (RPR 82) and half-brother to 6f winner National Glory (RPR 82) and 1m2f winner Fraser Island (RPR 85); dam 5f winner; in good hands so this Starspangledbanner newcomer is very much one to consider, especially if the market vibes are positive.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(6)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 37y

Class 5

17:50 Haydock

Beechwood Star

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

towards rear

10/1

2nd

7

(9)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Doncaster

Beechwood Star

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

midfield, headway on far side of group 2f out, hung left but ran on well inside final furlong, pressed leader final 110yds, kept on

10/1

Form: 6

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of Camacho who hinted at promise despite beating only one in seven-runner novice at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) in April, prominent to 1f out; he can build on that initial effort after a break.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:20 Doncaster

Ishe Worth Agamble

9st 11lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Currently 2-4 over C&D (also finished fourth in this last year off 4lb lower); a disappointing effort last time will need forgiving but the return here will help, this time with 7lb being taken off by Jake Dickson.

8/1

9th

4

(5)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

Ishe Worth Agamble

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Scored three times off lower marks in May-July last term (ended up with a peak mark 7lb higher than current one); generally consistent since, running-on third at Nottingham (6f, good) most recently; in the mix.

6/1

3rd

2

(4)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:18 Nottingham

Ishe Worth Agamble

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Won three times last season, the most recent coming at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in July; respectable third over this C&D on his return in April and kept on for fifth of 11 at Redcar (6f, good) 16 days ago; contender if things drop right.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
33-1, always behind in novice at Ripon (6f, good to firm) on his debut 13 days ago; this son of Mehmas needs to take a big step forward.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(3)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Forever Eighteen

9st 5lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

11-race maiden but his three peak RPRs have come on the three occasions he's raced at this track; 5f looked too sharp last time and he's a leading contender back at this trip.

7/2

4th

7

(8)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Forever Eighteen

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

raced near side, in touch with leaders

8/1

7th

12

(8)

21st Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Redcar

Forever Eighteen

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Had plenty of chances since handicapping and hasn't been as good in headgear the past twice; shaped as though worth a try over this longer trip here last time but is some way down the pecking order.

12/1

33/1

Form: 09

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has cut little ice in C&D maiden and 6f Ripon novice this summer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

13

(2)

17th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Beverley

Master Eli

8st 10lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Mark Walford

Well beaten in first-time cheekpieces (retained) on nursery debut at Nottingham, failing to settle; however, this pacy sort shaped well two starts ago and the drop to 5f and return to better ground could bear fruit; drawn well.

10/1

8th

7

(9)

18th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

18:55 Nottingham

Master Eli

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Mark Walford

took keen hold, in touch with leaders against near rail, jinked left after 1f

12/1

6th

5

(4)

5th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Thirsk

Master Eli

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Has cut little ice in C&D maiden and 6f Ripon novice this summer.

33/1

Form:

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
25-1, only 12th of 13 in maiden at Carlisle (6f, soft) on his debut 16 days ago.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

13

(10)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Entrecasteaux

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Glimmer of ability before badly hampered in Alice's Impact's race at Beverley in July but he hasn't repeated it and now looks up against it.

25/1

6th

7

(4)

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Thirsk

Entrecasteaux

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Nearer last than first in all seven starts; drops in grade but will still need improvement to figure.

20/1

6th

6

(3)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Entrecasteaux

8st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Has finished in rear in all six starts including at big prices three handicaps (6f-1m); his latest run resulted in a 14l defeat at Redcar on Saturday and he can only be watched; tongue-tie removed.

20/1

Form: U

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
18-1, reluctant at the start before unseating her rider after 1f in seller at York (6f, good to firm) on debut 19 days ago.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

7

(5)

28th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Regal Solitaire

8st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

More tractable nowadays but yet to see out her races all that well, including returned to this trip on her nursery debut last time.

33/1

11th

7

(5)

17th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Beverley

Regal Solitaire

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Phillip Makin

Getting better with each run and beaten only 4l when seventh of nine in 6f AW novice last time; enjoyed the run of the race in front but the drop back to 5f could be a plus; might be in the mix on nursery debut.

12/1

7th

9

(8)

3rd Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Regal Solitaire

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Phillip Makin

Took a step in the right direction when sixth at Beverley last time but didn't show enough to suggest she'll be posing a threat here.

100/1

Form: 975

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Progressed with each of his three runs, fifth of ten in 5f Beverley novice in May latest; that race has thrown up three winners so he's one to consider, especially now stepping up in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

14

(9)

21st Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Redcar

Whatwouldiknow

8st 5lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Regressive maiden who's come 11lb down the weights this season and goes in a first-time tongue-tie; looks the least likely of his trainer's quartet.

25/1

7th

9

(7)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:50 Beverley

Whatwouldiknow

8st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Showed signs of a revival when fourth over C&D (good to firm) last month but she failed to back that up at Ripon two weeks ago; mark continues to fall but she's now 0-12 and others are more convincing.

14/1

7th

9

(10)

20th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Ripon

Whatwouldiknow

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

in touch with leaders on outer early, prominent after 1f

16/1

Form:

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
40-1, very slowly away when beating just one in novice at Lingfield (6f, AW) on his debut 13 days ago.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

12

(8)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Havana Touch

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Justified favouritism in a C&D handicap in April off 5lb lower; beaten a nose at Lingfield later that month and then met trouble in running at Ripon last week; should remain competitive.

8/1

6th

4

(2)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Havana Touch

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Butler

5yo who was in top form on AW in the spring, with a win at Kempton (1m) being sandwiched by two seconds; showed some promise in May 2024 when he last raced on turf; key player if transferring good form back to grass.

7/1

2nd

9

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Touch

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Resumed winning ways in 1m Kempton handicap 29 days ago; up 4lb but must enter calculations.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £3.40
Straight Forecast £3.59
Trifecta £8.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Beyond Borders

Telegraph:

Mr Irrelevant

The Times:

Beechwood Star

D Express:

Beechwood Star

RP RATINGS:

Beyond Borders

POSTDATA:

Beyond Borders

Daily Mail:

Beyond Borders

Daily Mirror:

Beyond Borders

The Sun:

Beyond Borders

The Star:

Beyond Borders

The Guardian:

Mr Irrelevant

Daily Record:

Mr Irrelevant