August 11 / 16.40 Thirsk

16.40

Good To Soft

JW 4×4 Northallerton Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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JW 4×4 Northallerton Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £2.90

Form: -54841 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
0-11 when trained by Adrian Nicholls, failing to build on her early promise; fitted with blinkers for her stable debut at Redcar seven weeks ago (6f, good) and she produced a strong finish to put her head in front on the finishing line; 3lb higher but last season's best offers hope that she will be up to the task.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(4)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Spirit In My Soul

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Made a winning stable debut (blinkered first time) at Redcar in June and she did well to defy her low draw at Thirsk in August; ran poorly at Carlisle in her hat-trick bid in September (Class 5) but not impossibly treated if back to that Thirsk level.

9/1

9th

8

(9)

1st Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:00 Carlisle

Spirit In My Soul

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

in touch with leaders, soon niggled along and lost position, dropped to rear over 2f out

7/2

1st

8

(2)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Thirsk

Spirit In My Soul

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

0-11 when trained by Adrian Nicholls, failing to build on her early promise; fitted with blinkers for her stable debut at Redcar seven weeks ago (6f, good) and she produced a strong finish to put her head in front on the finishing line; 3lb higher but last season's best offers hope that she will be up to the task.

7/1

9/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 549503

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Placed in his two 2yo runs; some promise in handicaps this season, including over C&D and when third at Wolverhampton last month; that effort is backed up by the Topspeed figure and he shouldn't be underestimated.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(3)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Thirsk

Jack Of Clubs

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Michael Dods

Yet to fire this season, beating only one in 5f Beverley handicap ten days ago; he needs to take a step forward.

14/1

5

(3)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Beverley

Jack Of Clubs

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Now 3lb lower than when winning this 12 months ago (soft); however, he's failed to shine on either outing this year and slow ground, which seems unlikely to prevail today, is probably preferable.

9/1

6

(8)

26th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

18:45 Hamilton

Jack Of Clubs

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Only 2-25 but latest win came off this mark last summer and also placed on both visits here; pulled too hard and weakened on 5f Carlisle reappearance but that should have knocked some of the freshness out of him and his yard is in better form now; no surprise were he to go well.

8/1

3rd
12 (15)
Parr Fire

16/1

  • Place: £6.30

Form: 467930

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Looked to be reinvigorated by a visor when a good third at Doncaster on her penultimate start (6f, good); disappointed back at that track four weeks ago but that was a Class 5; not out of it from a potentially favourable draw back down in grade.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(6)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Parr Fire

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ben Haslam

always behind

8/1

8th

8

(6)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Thirsk

Parr Fire

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ben Haslam

Has gone 0-19 since a winning debut at two; the visor worked well when initially tried last summer (twice placed) and now that aid returns; has possibilities.

12/1

8th

7

(11)

17th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:30 Carlisle

Parr Fire

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Hasn't won since his debut at Doncaster in May 2022 (5f, good to firm); good third in first-time visor over same C&D last June (good) but not run quite as well since, including with cheekpieces back on last time; on a fair mark, but soft ground not ideal.

10/1

Form: 565312 BF

Last run: 3 days

W: 10st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Ready winner of a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton one week ago; beaten at odds-on at Ffos Las on Tuesday (5f, heavy); returning to 6f shouldn't be a problem and he's still capable of better.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(9)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:43 Thirsk

Moulin Booj

10st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: George Scott

Right behind Accrual here before justifying favouritism at Nottingham (5f) three days ago despite an awkward start; the penalty might just find him out.

3/1

1st

2

(4)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

19:45 Nottingham

Moulin Booj

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: George Scott

Ultra-consistent and arrives following a solid effort at Thirsk (same mark as tonight; his last winning rating); boasts a good record at this time of year and this is less competitive, so his claims are obvious.

7/4

2nd

2

(11)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Moulin Booj

10st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Scott

Successful off this mark at Wolverhampton in March; solid efforts on his last three starts and he should make a bold bid to win this race for the second season in succession.

13/2

10/1

Form: 47-270

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; outran her 66-1 odds when second of nine, albeit remote, in a Southwell handicap (7f) in June; no progress since but worth a crack at this shorter trip and blinkers could spark something too.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(13)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Thirsk

Lady Roamer

9st 8lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Edward Bethell

Seven-race maiden; outran her 66-1 odds when second of nine, albeit remote, in a Southwell handicap (7f) in June; no progress since but worth a crack at this shorter trip and blinkers could spark something too.

10/1

10th

9

(2)

25th Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Lady Roamer

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Edward Bethell

Better from the front on her Tapeta comeback, albeit she finished a long way off the easy winner; pulled hard on soft ground latest, so that's probably best forgiven, but she has stamina to prove under Tom Marquand (0-4 for her in-form yard).

12/1

Form: 369638

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
The odd promising run, including when a close third of seven at Hamilton last month (6f, good to soft); below par dropped to 5f on Monday but each-way claims if back to her best.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(3)

25th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Hamilton

Wurkin Ninetofive

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Something of an exposed maiden, with record now 0-10; however, best handicap effort (third off 4lb higher) came over C&D; return to this scenario is the angle for optimism with her.

16/1

4th

3

(3)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:55 Carlisle

Wurkin Ninetofive

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Back on song when sixth of 14 in 1m handicap at Thirsk 12 days ago; hood is reached for now and she can't be discounted off a 2lb lower mark.

6/1

6th

4

(9)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Thirsk

Wurkin Ninetofive

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Iain Jardine

The odd promising run, including when a close third of seven at Hamilton last month (6f, good to soft); below par dropped to 5f on Monday but each-way claims if back to her best.

14/1

Form: 960-57

Last run: 202 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in six starts but he's hinted at ability and attracted good market support on his only run for David Brown in January (7f, AW; visored first time); no headgear on this stable debut and may come on for the run.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(12)

31st Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Storminghull

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Out of the frame in all seven starts including after seven months off on stable debut at Thirsk (6f, good) in August; off another 81 days since and enough to prove.

7/1

7th

14

(10)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Thirsk

Storminghull

9st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David C Griffiths

Unplaced in six starts but he's hinted at ability and attracted good market support on his only run for David Brown in January (7f, AW; visored first time); no headgear on this stable debut and may come on for the run.

33/1

7th

2

(8)

21st Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Storminghull

9st 8lb

J: Dale Swift

T: David Brown

Out of the frame in five starts over 5f/6f for Nigel Tinkler; extra furlong should be just about within range on stable debut, but he does need to improve; visor replaces cheekpieces.

8/1

8th
11 (3)
Smooch

16/1

Form: 49-37

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Couldn't go overboard about her racecourse achievements thus far but her handicap debut at Newcastle six weeks ago wasn't without hope (6f, AW); dropped 2lb and still has some potential.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(10)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:12 Nottingham

Smooch

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

in touch with leaders, pushed along over 2f out, unbalanced and lost ground quickly over 1f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

4/1

4th

11

(2)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:10 Pontefract

Smooch

9st 1lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Quinn

in touch with leaders, outpaced over 1f out, rallied but drifted right final 110yds, ran on, not pace to challenge

12/1

5th

4

(3)

18th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Thirsk

Smooch

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

Down the field in similar event over C&D (good) last month, taking record to 0-5; however, may fare better if the surface is riding slower (peak RPR came on soft).

10/1

Form: -55453

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
0-15 for Tim Easterby but has shown promise, including when a close third over C&D last month (good to firm); changed hands for 7,500gns one week later; not ruled out on first run for a yard that does well with this type.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(8)

18th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Thirsk

Howyadoin

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

0-3 for current stable and 0-18 overall; however, looks attractively treated on some of his form, including creditable third off 3lb higher over C&D in July; first win is not out of the question.

4/1

7th

13

(9)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Howyadoin

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

This is just his third start for Mick Appleby, who does well with recruits from other yards, however, he made it 0-17 when fourth of seven at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) ten days ago and needs to raise his game.

7/1

4th

5

(1)

1st Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Howyadoin

8st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

0-16; the pick of his form would entitle him to consideration but his inconsistency is a concern; supported when beaten 7l on debut for this trainer at Thirsk (6f, good) latest; visor goes on (has worn blinkers and cheekpieces); more needed.

13/2

Form: 6-0972

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Stayed on strongly for second at Newcastle last week (6f), doing best of those held up and racing away from the main action; 2lb well in and still has potential as a sprinter.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

10

(11)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Headabovetherest

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Rebecca Menzies

Exposed maiden; fully effective at this track but he'll need to leave his last two starts behind him; new headgear now tried.

14/1

10th

3

(7)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Headabovetherest

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Rebecca Menzies

0-13 but has finished runner-up in two of his four visits here, including after wind surgery in a first-time tongue-tie in April (7f); each way claims if reproducing that form off 3lb lower; stable also runs Loubiere.

11/1

8th

1

(7)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Headabovetherest

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Rebecca Menzies

No wins in 12 but didn't run badly in his first two runs after wind surgery (here over 7f/1m at Ayr) and it wasn't his first poor run on turf softer than good last time at Beverley; off since early May but not ruled out with a hood added.

8/1

33/1

Form: 309-57

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Promise on her handicap debut at Beverley last month (5f, good to soft); not seen to best effect back at that track 18 days ago (heavy) and dropped another 2lb; should stay this far and remains capable of better.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(6)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Rodborough

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

All three wins have been over 5f at Southwell; not in best of form on last four starts; others stronger.

25/1

3rd

5

(6)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Rodborough

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

All three wins have been over 5f at Southwell; not in best of form on last four starts; others stronger.

25/1

9th

6

(10)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Rodborough

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

All three wins over C&D; should come good again at some point this winter but quiet this autumn and may need a bit more weight off her back.

20/1

12/1

Form: -49277

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Consistency an issue in her short career but she has twice finished second, including when blinkers were debuted at Southwell in May (6f); last time can be excused as she ran a solo up the stands' rail at Hamilton (tried in cheekpieces, blinkers back today); dropped 3lb and she's not discounted.
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(10)

25th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stella Blue

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Consistency not her strong suit but she's capable of useful form on her day and her two best runs this year have been on this surface; draw could have been kinder but she's not out of this.

12/1

4th

7

(5)

28th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Stella Blue

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

midfield

25/1

11th

9

(6)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Thirsk

Stella Blue

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Consistency an issue in her short career but she has twice finished second, including when blinkers were debuted at Southwell in May (6f); last time can be excused as she ran a solo up the stands' rail at Hamilton (tried in cheekpieces, blinkers back today); dropped 3lb and she's not discounted.

12/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 5-6049 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won a Catterick novice event last summer when trained by Olly Williams (6f, good to firm); found life tough in handicaps and stepping back up to this trip needs to give him a lift; stable form a plus though.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(7)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ohnojoe

9st 3lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Jessica Macey

Won a Catterick novice (6f, good to firm for Olly Williams as a 2yo, but 0-14 since including ten starts for this yard; little of late to suggest he will turn things around here.

20/1

7th

8

(7)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Ohnojoe

9st 3lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Jessica Macey

Sole win came for Olly Williams at Catterick (6f novice) in July 2022; has struggled for form since joining Jessica Macey (0-9) with no obvious uptick for wind surgery; difficult to consider.

14/1

Form: -02398

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
0-11 but she has shown promise and was placed off higher marks twice in May/June (cheekpieces); visor hasn't helped the last twice and she now goes without headgear; drying ground would aid her cause.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(2)

9th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Desert Illusion

8st 7lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Andi Brown

Placed a couple of times on turf (5f/5.7f) for Ismail Mohammed last year but lost her way afterwards, including in three starts on the AW for this yard; now 0-15 and makes little appeal.

50/1

10th

12

(5)

23rd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Desert Illusion

9st 0lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Andi Brown

led

50/1

9th

8

(5)

4th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Desert Illusion

9st 4lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Andi Brown

3yo maiden who has badly lost her form over sprint distances; enough to prove over this new trip on second run for new stable.

40/1

Non-runners

King Of The Jungle

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £131.90
Straight Forecast £203.54
Tricast £4395.87
Trifecta £4192.10

Selections

The Guardian:

Howyadoin

SPOTLIGHT:

Spirit In My Soul

Telegraph:

Headabovetherest

NEWMARKET:

Moulin Booj

The Star:

King Of The Jungle

The Times:

Jack Of Clubs

POSTDATA:

Ohnojoe

The Sun:

Headabovetherest

RP RATINGS:

Spirit In My Soul

Daily Record:

Spirit In My Soul

Daily Mail:

Howyadoin

D Express:

Howyadoin

Daily Mirror:

Howyadoin