May 04 / 15.15 Thirsk

15.15

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £9421.2
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 215210 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Failed to fire in a Listed race at Bath last time but she'd been in good form on AW since fitted with a visor; on the same mark as when picking up well to win a 5f handicap at Lingfield last month; handles most ground.
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9th

12

(9)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Star Of Lady M

9st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: David O’Meara

Eleven-time winner including at Listed level; ran well on seasonal reappearance in the Listed Beverley Bullet but has failed to land a blow the last twice; 3-16 on the AW but could only manage sixth when 5-1 for this last year; needs to rediscover best.

15/2

12th

3

(11)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:05 Ayr

Star Of Lady M

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Made all in this last year (good) and encouraging Listed third at Beverley (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago on her belated reappearance; won on soft ground at the start of her career; her usual visor returns (left off last time) and she has leading claims if building on her comeback run.

4/1

9

(2)

30th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Beverley

Star Of Lady M

8st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Had a busy 2024 and notched six wins, the last of them in 5.5f Listed race at Ayr; would have real possibilities if repeating that form, although she'll need to hit the ground running after over ten months off.

14/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 327740 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Not much room for error off this mark and he was well beaten on his return to turf 13 days ago; has the pace to grab the stands' rail if desired but others are more appealing.
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8th

5

(7)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

15:23 Redcar

Reigning Profit

9st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Gained a first win of 2026 at Ripon (5f) in July but failed to beat a rival at Pontefract (5f) or Ripon (6f) on his last two outings; not easy to make a case for.

33/1

10th

4

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Reigning Profit

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Maintained unbeaten Ripon record (3-3; all 5f) when seeing off Rock Of England and Mark's Choice in early July; ran respectably in Class 2 at Goodwood (5f) before toiling at Pontefract; fairly treated but effectiveness over 6f is questionable.

16/1

8th

8

(7)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

17:45 Pontefract

Reigning Profit

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Soundly beaten over C&D (good to firm) two runs ago but prior to that he won at Ripon (5f, good), and he posted a respectable effort at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) last time; he's won here four times; not ruled out.

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 3-8546 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Continues to edge down the weights while appearing to retain all her ability; stall 1 perhaps not ideal here though and others appeal more for win purposes.
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10th

2

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:17 Chester

Elegant Erin

9st 12lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Paul Midgley

Has won eight times on turf, seven of them over 5f, all on stiff tracks; well drawn, acts well on soft ground, and decent fourth at Beverley last time; interesting in first-time headgear.

9/2

4th

9

(7)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Beverley

Elegant Erin

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Positives include a penchant for soft ground and a C&D record that reads 1166126113; beaten in a Class 4 handicap last month though and she faces a stiff task in this company.

40/1

3rd

2

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Elegant Erin

10st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Five wins and a second from nine attempts over C&D; ended 2025 in flying form and returned off a brutal mark as a consequence; handicapper relenting now and her third at Nottingham 13 days ago was a step back in the right direction; this should be run to suit and she's a strong contender.

5/1

7/2

Form: 3307-2 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Group 1-placed in his prime; pleasing start for his new stable when second at Musselburgh 13 days ago (5f, good to soft); now 3lb higher but this should be run to suit and he has each-way claims at least.
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2nd

4

(1)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:13 Catterick

Arecibo

9st 9lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Declan Carroll

Smart sprinter in his prime but last win was four years ago and he's finished down the field in four runs this season; return to 6f in his favour but don't need much encouragement to look elsewhere.

14/1

2nd

4

(1)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:13 Catterick

Arecibo

9st 9lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Declan Carroll

Smart sprinter in his prime but last win was four years ago and he's finished down the field in four runs this season; return to 6f in his favour but don't need much encouragement to look elsewhere.

14/1

6th

11

(1)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:30 Thirsk

Arecibo

8st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Veteran who was a smart sprinter in his prime but last win was four years ago and he's finished down the field in three runs this season; dropped another 3lb but he has lots to prove on this first run at 7f; visor removed.

25/1

5th
12 (12)
Khabib

12/1

Form: 143-96 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Went down narrowly in this race in 2022; only 1lb higher than for his last win and effective on good to soft; further rain would be a concern but he's got a shout if conditions stay as they are.
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3rd

2

(3)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Khabib

9st 9lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Ray Craggs

Much better than this level in his prime; slow to come to hand back from a 615-day absence but his latest fourth (behind Invincible Crown) provided some evidence that he retains ability, weakening late having raced on the outside of the field; due to be 2lb lower from the weekend but could be primed for something bigger.

4/1

4th

4

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Khabib

9st 8lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Ray Craggs

Quite useful in his prime; safely held all four starts since returning from long absence this year but looked unlucky not to finish closer to the target over C&D 16 days ago and continues to slide down the weights; worth a second look.

14/1

Form: 1087-4 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won his first two starts as a 2yo (5f, good and heavy) but he's found life tougher since; only fourth on his stable debut at Windsor 19 days ago and the hood worn there is now left off.
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5th

5

(3)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:10 Yarmouth

Maximum Impact

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: George Scott

0-9 since his early 2yo wins and has lacked consistency this season; good chance off current mark, provided he's suited by the step up to 7f.

6/1

5th

1

(9)

28th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Maximum Impact

9st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: George Scott

0-8 since his early 2yo wins; however, ran respectably in first-time cheekpieces at Newmarket (6f) most recently and has possibilities in the retained headgear dropped in class.

8/1

4th

5

(2)

9th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Newmarket (July)

Maximum Impact

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: George Scott

0-7 since winning his first two races when with Alice Haynes; signs of a resurgence (after being gelded) when close up over C&D in June and can be excused the following effort on his first taste of Chester; could have a part to play in the new cheekpieces.

8/1

25/1

Form: 7172-0 C

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Usually seen over 6f now; did well in cheekpieces in late 2023, winning at Redcar and second in the Ayr Silver Cup; low-key return six weeks ago (headgear absent) and likely vulnerable at 5f with no cheekpieces too.
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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

10/1

Form: 453517 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Game effort to make all over C&D (heavy) last month; got going when the race was all over at Epsom last time; should be seen to better effect back at this more conventional track.
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9th

7

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Ripon

Glory Fighter

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Front-running veteran who has won 11 times; his last success was off 4lb higher at Nottingham (5f, good) in April but he's been disappointing since and needs to get back on track.

20/1

6th

6

(4)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

Glory Fighter

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Front-running veteran who has won 11 times including over C&D; got pestered for the lead at Catterick last time but he's been disappointing since his win at Nottingham (5f, good) in April and others are preferred.

8/1

6th

5

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Catterick

Glory Fighter

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Two of 11 wins have been over C&D; latest success was at Nottingham (5f, good) in April but rather disappointing since; has a bit to prove.

9/1

12/1

Form: 71000- D

Last run: 237 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Progressive last summer, winning the 3yo Dash at Epsom off a 2lb lower mark; not much to recommend him after that though and a wind operation since last seen isn't enough to tempt.
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1st

6

(6)

12th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 3

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Tatterstall

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Only seen sporadically in recent times and is tried in first-time headgear on his Polytrack debut; there's other pace in here and he'll need something close to a career-best effort back from a short break.

8/1

18th

18

(13)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Tatterstall

8st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Yet another prominent racer; in good form since returning from a break but appeared to be beaten fair and square behind some of these at Newmarket's July meeting.

16/1

Form: 25406-

Last run: 221 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Ended 2023 with a couple of quiet runs; on a fair mark as a result but he has an absence to contend with and faster ground would be ideal.
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7

(9)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Spirit Of Applause

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Reliable as clockwork since returning from a seven-month break but the handicapper cuts him no slack as a consequence; fine on Tapeta and can give his running again.

6/1

5th

3

(1)

1st Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

16:50 Nottingham

Spirit Of Applause

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Losing turf run goes back to summer 2024 but he was unlucky not to put that right at Redcar (6f, good) in August and he's finished in the frame more often than not on this course; on the premises.

13/2

5th

14

(5)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

15:23 Redcar

Spirit Of Applause

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

On a losing run but only just failed over C&D in August (having suffered a poor run) and posted another solid effort when fourth of ten at Ripon (6f) two weeks ago; should remain competitive.

16/1

Form: 304427 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Couldn't land a blow at Musselburgh 13 days ago; not the easiest to win with but the ability is there if this sets up favourably.
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5th

9

(15)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Zarzyni

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Three-time C&D winner, including twice off higher marks in the month of April; unlucky third, having found daylight too late, in this race 12 months ago; soft ground was against him here last weekend; likely player if the cards drop right.

10/1

9th

6

(8)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Zarzyni

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Below best on latest course start in October but has a strong C&D record otherwise, three wins include this race (good to soft) last year; now 2lb lower and primed for a good run if he avoids trouble in running.

9/2

7th

10

(4)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Zarzyni

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Hasn't won as often as one of his ability probably should but he did score twice in 2025, the latter win over C&D; 3lb higher in a better race this time and he'll need to be somewhere near last year's best to take this after four months off.

14/1

25/1

Form: 1850-0 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Two wins on turf for Natalia Lupini in Ireland last summer; dropped right away in the final furlong on last month's stable debut at Musselburgh; should come on for that but may need a bit more time.
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7th

1

(9)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Running Cool

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Good second at Wolverhampton on his stable debut last September; well short of that level in three runs this year, including when tried in cheekpieces 19 days ago; risky.

8/1

8th

3

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Running Cool

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Fine second at Wolverhampton on his stable debut last September; not so good in two runs this year and hopes rest on the new cheekpieces turning things around.

6/1

5th

5

(3)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Running Cool

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Dual winner in Ireland for Natalia Lupini but he struggled for Tim Easterby in 2024/25; made a good start for this yard when second of nine at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) in September but he was disappointing following a slow start over 6f there 16 days ago; needs to bounce back.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 31388- CD

Last run: 246 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won this race in 2021 and 2022 when he had the benefit of his seasonal debut behind him; that wasn't the case 12 months ago and he could only manage ninth; will be more interesting with a run behind him.
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2

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Ready Freddie Go

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Drawn a blank this year but he has dropped a long way in the weights and is now eligible for Class 6 company for the first time; ran okay over C&D last month and the return of cheekpieces will help; considered.

10/1

2

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Ready Freddie Go

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Drawn a blank this year but he has dropped a long way in the weights and is now eligible for Class 6 company for the first time; ran okay over C&D last month and the return of cheekpieces will help; considered.

10/1

5th

11

(8)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Ready Freddie Go

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

He's having a mixed season and hasn't looked ready to pounce since a good Ripon run (5f) in July; needs a turnaround but he wasn't far away on his latest C&D start in March and is on a much lower mark now.

25/1

Non-runners

Spring Is Sprung, Vadamiah

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Payout
Exacta £229.80
Straight Forecast £180.08
Tricast £1890.71
Trifecta £1458.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Arecibo

TOPSPEED:

Maximum Impact

The Times:

Spirit Of Applause

Daily Mail:

Tatterstall

The Guardian:

Star Of Lady M

POSTDATA:

Glory Fighter

NEWMARKET:

Maximum Impact

D Express:

Spirit Of Applause

RP RATINGS:

Arecibo

Telegraph:

Arecibo

Daily Mirror:

Arecibo

The Sun:

Arecibo

The Star:

Arecibo

Daily Record:

Arecibo