May 18 / 16.20 Thirsk

16.20

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £10468
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 172-07 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won this race two years ago and not beaten far into fourth in 2023; cheekpeices helped at the backend of last season but they've been left off so far this year, including when making some late headway over an inadequate 5f here two weeks ago; today's ground and trip will help but interesting the headgear is absent once more.
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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

14th

5

(6)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:38 Thirsk

Tinto

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Won the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 2lb higher mark; looked booked for another good season when finishing fast for second over 5f here in May; struggled in three runs since but cheekpieces return today and Paul Mulrennan is back on board; big player.

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 30080- D

Last run: 238 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Should be well treated ahead of his reappearance but he rather lost his way in 2023; getting back on a sound surface can help though, as may a gelding operation; dangerous.
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9th

1

(2)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lucky Man

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

This easier off his last winning mark for a yard among the winners of late; has only been beyond sprint trips twice during a long career, though, and has stamina to prove.

16/1

9th

5

(2)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lucky Man

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jennie Candlish

Potentially well handicapped but was sluggish after a break over C&D in January.

14/1

8th

4

(7)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lucky Man

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Capitalised on the drop into Class 6 company when winning over C&D last October; came up short in Class 5 company twice afterwards and although he should be well treated on historical evidence, he may prove up against it back from 11 weeks off.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 26-215 D

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Three turf wins to his name and added a 6f handicap at Newcastle to his tally in February; not so good back there two weeks later and he'll need a personal best to come out on top back from a break.
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5th

5

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Secret Guest

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Bryan Smart

Only won one of his last 28 starts but has slid to a competitive mark as a result and was unlucky not to finish closer behind The Good Biscuit and Jonny Concrete at Chester (hampered late); holds each-way claims.

16/1

6th

7

(3)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Secret Guest

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

He hasn't been at his best in recent starts but he has dipped to a dangerous mark and he has landed a good draw; this is a tough race in which to try and turn things around though.

16/1

8th

4

(4)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

17:05 Catterick

Secret Guest

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Mixed bag this winter but he returns to turf on a handy mark; this trip probably his best and a revival could be forthcoming.

8/1

Form: 12846- D BF

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
6f novice winner last spring; beaten in four handicaps afterwards but while leaving the strong impression he was ahead of his mark, finishing off his race well at York (bad draw) in September and again meeting trouble at Newcastle when last seen in November (both 5f); this trip may prove his optimum; market confidence would be significant back from six months off.
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4th

11

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

16:29 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Led late on when winning a 5f handicap at Hamilton in June; best run since when third of ten at Leicester 11 days ago (5f, good to soft); more to prove back over 6f.

10/1

11

(4)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Can take a nap at the start; best form of 2025 in good 5f Hamilton races during June, going close (good to soft) before leading near the line (good) but he hasn't been running badly in competitive sprints of late; the expected strong pace can suit now he's back at 5f and returned to this grade.

10/1

53

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 4lb

T: Richard Fahey

Close second at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) in June and went one better there (5f, good) 11 days later; effective over 6f in the past; however, down the field on his last two outings and needs to get back on track.

33/1

Form: 3010-8 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Only 2lb higher than for a cosy win at Ripon (6f, good) last summer; ended up a well-beaten eighth of nine on his reappearance at Ripon three weeks ago (5f, soft) but that doesn't tell the whole tale as he was closing in on the leaders when running into a dead end up the stands' rail over 1f out; dropped 1lb for his troubles and he's one to be interested in.
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9th

7

(5)

23rd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:10 Catterick

Twelfth Knight

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Paul Midgley

Tumbled down the weights last year before undergoing wind surgery; was inclined to pull hard and didn't see it out on his Tapeta comeback, and the suspicion is he'll be back at some point.

12/1

9th

7

(5)

23rd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:10 Catterick

Twelfth Knight

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Paul Midgley

in rear throughout

12/1

5th

1

(10)

29th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Twelfth Knight

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, weakened inside final furlong

10/1

10/1

Form: 2636-0

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
1m winner for Clive Cox as a 2yo; struggled on her stable debut at Yarmouth 18 days ago (7f, good; eased when beaten); non-runner when declared to run over 6f for the first time at Hamilton on Friday.
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8th

3

(2)

4th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

18:15 Hamilton

Conservationist

9st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Just one win (1m) from 13 attempts and unplaced all five starts this year; however, her mark is falling and she wasn't disgraced when a never-nearer fourth over 5f at Goodwood (soft) 11 days ago; today's trip might be ideal; could have a say.

7/1

4th

8

(2)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Goodwood

Conservationist

8st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Kevin Ryan

Won a 1m novice as 2yo but hasn't lacked for pace over 6f for this yard in 2024, albeit her challenge came to little when dropped to 5f at Ascot in July; out of the weights and likely other days.

14/1

16th

19

(8)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Ascot

Conservationist

8st 2lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Kevin Ryan

1m winner for Clive Cox; campaigned over shorter for new yard and she showed lots of pace at York four weeks ago (6f, good to soft) before tiring in the final furlong; worth a crack at 5f on that evidence but not entirely solid.

50/1

6/1

Form: 011-08 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Ended 2023 with two wins on slow ground, routing his rivals at Haydock in September (6f, heavy); yet to fire in two runs this year though and may need more help from the assessor.
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7th

7

(1)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:27 Goodwood

Roach Power

9st 3lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Very productive in 2025, winning five times; hindered by wide draw at Chester most recently, otherwise has a good record over 5f; just needs to prove he can overcome current mark.

12/1

9th

13

(12)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Roach Power

8st 11lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Posted duck eggs over 6f in last two appearances, not beaten entirely by the trip; has a very good record at 5f but faces a harder task off current mark at this level, especially from an unfavourable draw.

33/1

10th

9

(10)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Roach Power

9st 1lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Enjoyed a revival in the second half of 2025, winning five 5f handicaps on good ground or slower; no show over 6f when last seen in November and he returns to action off a tough mark.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £24.90
Straight Forecast £24.15
Trifecta £94.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Brooklyn Nine Nine

TOPSPEED:

Secret Guest

The Times:

Twelfth Knight

SPOTLIGHT:

Lucky Man

POSTDATA:

Tinto

D Express:

Roach Power

The Guardian:

Brooklyn Nine Nine

Daily Mirror:

Brooklyn Nine Nine

Telegraph:

Secret Guest

Daily Record:

Secret Guest

The Star:

Twelfth Knight

NEWMARKET:

Lucky Man

Daily Mail:

Tinto