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

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

6th

2

(6)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Beyond Borders

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Frost

5-24; hit by the handicapper after making all at Yarmouth (6f, good) last June, and has taken a while to come back down the weights (now 3lb below that winning mark); posted low-key seasonal reappearance at Leicester; cheekpieces introduced seeking more.

25/1

11

(9)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

Beyond Borders

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Scored off 3lb higher at Yarmouth (6f, good) last June but he's not come close to that form since and was seventh of nine on Leicester reappearance last month; plenty to prove and four of his five wins were as 2yo; cheekpieces added.

25/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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

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

5th

8

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Ishe Worth Agamble

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Made good progress last season, collecting three 6f wins along the way; just a respectable third of seven when back on turf last month, after a break, but might come on for the run and remains on a good mark.

12/1

3rd

4

(1)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:20 Nottingham

Ishe Worth Agamble

9st 5lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Tim Easterby

Absent since a defeat 100 days ago that took his AW record to 0-5; three-time turf winner and ran well at Leicester on most recent attempt in this sphere; returns to a favourable scenario.

8/1

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
Jockey / Trainer
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

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

1st

6

(2)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Havana Touch

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: John Butler

Back to form when second of 11 at Wolverhampton (8.6f) a fortnight ago; 2lb higher today but Rossa Ryan booked and this course winner should have a big run in him.

4/1

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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