July 05 / 16.50 Thirsk

16.50

Good To Firm

Northern Safety Limited Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Northern Safety Limited Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 224434 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has held her form since winning at Newcastle in January and might get a better pace to aim at in this bigger field than has been the case the last twice; not ruled out.
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11th

5

(10)

6th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Lilikoi

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Michael Flannery

Four time winner in Britain but form since returning from long absence last month has been poor; blinkers tried.

25/1

11th

5

(10)

6th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Lilikoi

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Michael Flannery

Four time winner in Britain but form since returning from long absence last month has been poor; blinkers tried.

25/1

12th

6

(9)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Lilikoi

9st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Michael Flannery

Four time winner in Britain but form since returning from long absence last month has been poor; hard to fancy.

25/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.40

Form: 006688 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 3lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Veteran who hasn't found his best form this year; he did stay on from well off the pace at Pontefract on Monday (6f) and the return to 7f is in his favour; this might prove a shade too competitive though.
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7th

12

(10)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:52 Catterick

Magical Effect

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ruth Carr

in touch with leaders

25/1

7th

15

(2)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Redcar

Magical Effect

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ruth Carr

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

17:50 Catterick

Magical Effect

9st 4lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Ruth Carr

taken down early

16/1

4/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 5-4871 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner who was getting off the mark on turf at the tenth time of asking when registering a last-gasp success at Doncaster 17 days ago (7f, good to firm); 4lb higher but one for the shortlist.
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12th

1

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Rocket Rod

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Geoffrey Harker

4-39, three of those wins here (7f-1m) in 2022; soundly beaten both starts since returning from a near two-year absence; makes no appeal despite this easing mark.

25/1

10th

3

(2)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rocket Rod

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Geoffrey Harker

Well suited by Newcastle but absent for almost two years before his last of ten here (50-1) in February; probably best watched again.

40/1

33/1

Form: 27-700

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Promise as a 2yo but he's yet to make an impact in three handicap runs this time around; dropping down the weights but with risk attached.
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5th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Leicester

El Montejean

9st 0lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Ben Lund

took keen hold, led

50/1

5th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Leicester

El Montejean

9st 0lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Ben Lund

took keen hold, led

50/1

11th

3

(10)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

El Montejean

9st 9lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Ben Lund

6f turf win for previous yard; poor form for current stable, latterly back on AW; enough to prove.

33/1

Form: -45265

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ayr maiden winner last summer (6f, good); ran well over 6f (heavy) here in May and only beaten 2l into fifth at Ayr 11 days ago; one to consider.
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4th

2

(9)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:25 Windsor

Honour Your Dreams

9st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

C&D win last May and followed up at Lingfield (6f; both good to firm) one week later; now 14lb lower so he has handicapping claims, for all his recent efforts need bettering; stable also runs Cabeza De Llave.

10/1

4th

3

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:05 Lingfield (AW)

Honour Your Dreams

9st 3lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

On the downgrade now but placed over C&D on two of his last three appearances; no match for Desdemona when second on latter occasion but now 11lb better off; can make his presence felt.

5/1

Form: 436-50

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden but several runs last year that suggest she could win a similar race; perhaps in need of the run when down the field behind Rocket Rod 17 days ago (first start since January); yard had a double on Monday; check betting.
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9th

2

(10)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Carlton And Co

10st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

She won three times in the second half of last year (6f/7f, good/AW) and her current mark isn't necessarily beyond her; a market check is advised but she may need this comeback run.

16/1

Form: 06-579 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Raced too freely when down the field at Beverley in May; should be well treated off this mark but there are reservations for now.
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5th

7

(7)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Flash The Dash

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

Not far behind Spartan Fighter here last month and now 11lb better off; not so good at Southwell last time when the cheekpieces were left off; headgear back on today.

6/1

9th

8

(8)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:15 Southwell (AW)

Flash The Dash

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Julie Camacho

Often slowly away, as when winning over C&D last February; three 6f runs since October have all been creditable and the step back up in trip could give him a lift.

8/1

2

(10)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Flash The Dash

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Three AW wins, the most recent over 7f at Southwell in February; respectable fourth, running on, over C&D last time when back from layoff; in the mix.

8/1

10/1

Form: 912523 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Having first run over 7f for over a year but he's been in good form on AW this year and also ran well back on turf at Catterick last month (6f, good to firm); wide draw not ideal for one that likes to be on the sharp end.
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5th

3

(5)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Blackjack

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Often front-runner; fourth of nine over C&D in January but he's struggled in three starts since; another headgear swap; others preferred.

20/1

7th

4

(2)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Blackjack

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Conditions to suit and this mark shouldn't be beyond him; he does need to bounce back from a couple of low-key runs in February though.

20/1

14/1

Form: 142149 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Poor form on turf in his first five starts but he's made giant strides on AW since, winning five of his last 14 starts; perhaps the ground was too slow on his return to turf here two weeks ago but a 5lb drop in the weights still isn't enough to tempt.
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10th

5

(3)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

One More Dream

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John & Sean Quinn

Dual course winner (6f/7f) and 3lb lower than when successful at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) last September, but he can't be entertained on his performances in the meantime.

25/1

18th

13

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

One More Dream

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

The winner of 13 races, but just three of them have been on turf; yet to shine this year and he was behind a few of today's rivals over C&D last week.

20/1

12th

14

(12)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Thirsk

One More Dream

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John & Sean Quinn

Winner of 13 races and just 1lb higher than for the latest, but quiet in two starts at Southwell (6f, AW) since returning in February; needs to step up.

20/1

10/1

Form: -06705 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a purple patch last summer; he has dropped down to a good mark after some lacklustre efforts this year but his latest Catterick fifth was a step back in the right direction; likely to come good soon but perhaps over an extra furlong.
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10

(10)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Ayr

Temper Trap

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

A bit underwhelming at Hamilton a fortnight ago but went there in good form, having won at Musselburgh (1m, good) previously; has won over C&D on soft ground and can be a contender if leaving latest run behind.

11/2

6th

3

(6)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:15 Hamilton

Temper Trap

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

This is his time of year and, after a close second over C&D (good) last month, he went one better at Musselburgh (1m, good) last Tuesday; fully at home on slow ground and firmly in calculations under a 4lb penalty.

2/1

11/2

Form: 733141 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
1m AW winner in May and added to her tally with a 7f win at Redcar (good) 12 days ago; 3lb rise and step up to a Class 5 shouldn't prevent another prominent showing.
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6th

8

(4)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Biplane

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

Never figured on turf last time (1m) but wasn't far away over 7f here the time before; does stay this far, for all that she's rarely seen over a mile these days.

20/1

7th

5

(1)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:40 Thirsk

Biplane

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

Denied clear run before keeping on well for fifth (just behind Clear Angel) at Haydock (1m, good) last month and again ran well when third at Southwell (7f, AW) a fortnight ago; continues to edge down the weights; each-way claims at least.

7/1

6

(3)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Biplane

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: John Wainwright

Denied a clear run when fifth over 1m at Haydock a fortnight ago and has returned to the mark she scored from over 6f at Newcastle in February; also has winning form here; another who has to enter the reckoning.

9/1

Form: 06-535

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who is yet to make a significant impact in three handicap runs; she has dropped 15lb as a result though and stepping back up to 7f can help.
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12th

14

(3)

5th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Thirsk

Maggies Tern

9st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Seven-race maiden who is yet to make a significant impact in three handicap runs; she has dropped 15lb as a result though and stepping back up to 7f can help.

12/1

5th

3

(9)

23rd Jun 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:16 Redcar

Maggies Tern

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

towards rear, kept on final furlong, never on terms

15/2

3rd

6

(8)

23rd May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Ayr

Maggies Tern

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

Runner-up in two juvenile maidens on first two starts last season and quite highly tried after that; well beaten in a Nottingham handicap on reappearance (6f, soft) but should fare better on this faster ground; one to consider.

11/8

Form: 640060 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ran okay at Newcastle on his first run after wind surgery in March; struggled since, including when tried in a visor (left off here) behind Rocket Rod at Doncaster last month; tongue-tie returns; not without risk.
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8th

3

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mercurius Power

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Difficult to win with in recent years, now 7lb lower than when last successful at Southwell (1m) in August 2024; met trouble when sixth (beaten over 4l) here on penultimate start, but latest Leicester effort was less encouraging.

12/1

7th

9

(7)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Mercurius Power

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jessica Macey

It's now 17 outings since his last success but he arrives on the back of a respectable sixth of 11 in 1m Newcastle handicap last month; easing in the weights and no forlorn hope.

14/1

6th

4

(9)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mercurius Power

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Regular 1m placings here and at Southwell since September; form dipped on latest outing, however, and there's been no win since August 2024.

8/1

25/1

Form: 1599-0

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a 7.5f maiden at Beverley one year ago; no impact in handicaps since but he should be sharper for last month's reappearance (where his blindfold was also slow to be removed); worth a market check.
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1st

1

(7)

17th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:15 Beverley

Panama City

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ian McInnes

Only turf success was in a maiden over 7.5f here in July 2022 (good); fair efforts when placed on last two starts, latest over C&D (good); a possible.

7/2

7

(8)

28th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:10 Beverley

Panama City

9st 2lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ian McInnes

Multiple AW scorer whose sole win from 23 turf starts came at this venue in 2022; creditable effort from her lower turf rating at Ripon last week and claims from same mark.

4/1

7

(8)

28th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:10 Beverley

Panama City

9st 2lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ian McInnes

Multiple AW scorer whose sole win from 23 turf starts came at this venue in 2022; creditable effort from her lower turf rating at Ripon last week and claims from same mark.

4/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £168.50
Straight Forecast £126.27
Tricast £1143.60
Trifecta £1298.50

Selections

Telegraph:

Biplane

POSTDATA:

Honour Your Dreams

The Guardian:

Maggie's Tern

RP RATINGS:

Flash The Dash

SPOTLIGHT:

Lilikoi

The Star:

Temper Trap

Daily Mail:

Rocket Rod

The Times:

Honour Your Dreams

D Express:

Honour Your Dreams

Daily Mirror:

Biplane

The Sun:

Biplane

Daily Record:

Biplane