June 16 / 17.15 Thirsk

17.15

Good

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  • Prize money: £15462
  • 1m 4f 8y
  • Class 3
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.10
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 24-223 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Yet to win but has finished second four times; progressing for stepping up in distance, he ran his best race when second at York (1m4f, good) last month; has been slowly away in his last two races but his turn will surely come.
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22th

13

(17)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Align The Stars

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Charlie Johnston

Not often seen on softer than good but he won on good to soft in June 2024; failed to shine at this meeting in 2024 or 2025, during a long losing run; he's broken that with two 2m wins on the AW this year, most notably in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle in June, and also second at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) in May, but only mid-division behind Hopewell Rock at Goodwood three weeks ago; others seem more likely.

40/1

7th

2

(10)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Align The Stars

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Charlie Johnston

Won this race in 2024 before embarking on a long losing run; he's broken that with two 2m wins on the AW this year, most notably in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle last time; second in valuable race at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) in May was followed by a blip here; back up another 4lb since Newcastle but not entirely ruled out.

12/1

1st

4

(14)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Align The Stars

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Charlie Johnston

Broke his losing run in clearcut style when he reappeared at Kempton (2m, AW) in March with restored cheekpieces, which have been kept since; good second in valuable race at Newmarket (1m6f) but he needs to bounce back from a disappointing show at Goodwood five weeks ago.

16/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 52-327

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Unfortunate not to open his account when headed in the final stride on handicap debut at Wolverhampton AW (1m4f) in April; not so good on return to turf at York (1m4f, good) last month; withdrawn on account of the ground (good to firm) since; still needs to prove his effectiveness on turf.
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3rd

1

(4)

30th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Lingfield (AW)

Hampden

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Tom Ward

Placed in five of his eight starts including all three on the Wolverhampton Tapeta (9.5f/1m4f); well held in a valuable Haydock handicap (1m6f, good) last time, but he was kicked at the start and lost a shoe; back in much quiter waters here and looks the one to beat.

15/8

10th

9

(2)

6th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

14:05 Haydock

Hampden

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Tom Ward

0-7 but beaten just a nose by Fouroneohfever at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in April and kept on well when second to Align The Stars at Thirsk (1m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago; he's an each-way possible now up in trip, provided he handles the ground (unproven on good or faster).

14/1

2nd

7

(7)

16th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 3

17:15 Thirsk

Hampden

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Tom Ward

Unfortunate not to open his account when headed in the final stride on handicap debut at Wolverhampton AW (1m4f) in April; not so good on return to turf at York (1m4f, good) last month; withdrawn on account of the ground (good to firm) since; still needs to prove his effectiveness on turf.

14/1

Form: 68-31

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Improved for the step up in distance when winning on his handicap debut at Ascot (1m2f, good) last month; he should continue to improve and goes up another 2f; major chance.
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14th

9

30th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 11y

16:30 Galway

Too Bossy For Us

10st 11lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: W P Mullins

Struggled in top company after a maiden win at Punchestown in February; one place behind Tounsivator when sixth in the amateur handicap on Monday.

12/1

6th

18

(12)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Too Bossy For Us

11st 5lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: W P Mullins

Beaten favourite for this race last year, never looked likely to feature, 12th of 20; needs to step up on the form of two Curragh runs this season.

8/1

6th

6

(13)

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 76y

19:55 Curragh

Too Bossy For Us

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: W P Mullins

One of two for yard that has won two of the last four renewals; useful hurdler was well held on return to the Flat behind Poetic Sound here on latest (1m6f, yielding) but was runner up in this last year on good ground off 1lb higher; dangerous to discount.

13/2

Form: 74-2

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Kept on well upped in trip on his first run since September when second at Leicester (1m2f, good to soft) last month; unexposed, he makes his handicap debut over 2f further and is one to be interested in.
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6th

5

(2)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

16:05 Ascot

Fox Legacy

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Record of 3-4 this season for new stable includes two wins in major handicaps; took his form to an even higher level with impressive performance in a conditions race at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f, good to soft) on last appearance; one of two Andrew Balding-trained runners who are going into deeper waters but may be capable of further improvement.

20/1

1st

3

(9)

1st Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 11y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Fox Legacy

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Won in style at Newmarket (1m1f) in May, first home in the centre group in the Royal Hunt Cup (1m) in June and tidy winner of the valuable John Smith's Cup at York (1m2f) three weeks ago; more to prove on ground softer than good, which he tried four times in previous seasons; going great guns but needs markedly better form to upstage all of today's rivals.

11/2

8

(19)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:10 York

Fox Legacy

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Won over 1m2f for Sir Michael Stoute and scored in style on his stable and seasonal debut at Newmarket (1m1f, good) in May; first home in the centre group when sixth of 30 in the Royal Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) last month and he could have more to offer now back up in trip; interesting contender for connections who won this in 2019 and 2021.

9/1

10/1

Form: 111127 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Recorded a four-timer on the AW for Barry Brennan between January and March; out of his depth in a Group 3 at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft) on only his second start on turf, he may have further improvement in him for his new trainer.
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6th

5

(6)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Dunstan

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Paul Attwater

dwelt start, never better than midfield

10/1

6th

5

(6)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Dunstan

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Paul Attwater

dwelt start, never better than midfield

10/1

4th

4

(7)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

13:42 Southwell (AW)

Dunstan

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Paul Attwater

Won four in a row on Tapeta for Barry Brennan in early part of this year (two at this track); has run with credit on turf since for Tom Dascombe in June/July and his current trainer; returns to AW following a break and has been gelded; any market move should be noted.

10/1

Form: 2-2224

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Consistent maiden who was second for the fifth time in a row at Chester (10.5f, good) on penultimate start; fared less well on handicap debut when fourth of five back there (10.5f, good to soft) since and steps up in distance here.
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6th

5

(9)

16th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 3

17:15 Thirsk

Castle In The Sand

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Consistent maiden who was second for the fifth time in a row at Chester (10.5f, good) on penultimate start; fared less well on handicap debut when fourth of five back there (10.5f, good to soft) since and steps up in distance here.

11/1

4th

2

(6)

25th May 2024

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

17:15 Chester

Castle In The Sand

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, outpaced 4f out, kept on from over 1f out, wandered around inside final furlong, lost third and weakened final 110yds

3/1

4th

2

(6)

25th May 2024

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

17:15 Chester

Castle In The Sand

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, outpaced 4f out

3/1

25/1

Form: 6421-7

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won at Wolverhampton AW (8.5f) last November; raced freely when seventh on her reappearance at Nottingham (8.5f, good to firm) this month; steps markedly up in distance and has questions to answer.
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1st

3

(14)

11th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Secret

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Both wins have come on Tapeta at Wolverhampton, the latest on her reappearance (9.5f) in April when trained by Kevin Frost; probably didn't stay on stable debut there (1m4f) four weeks ago but still has enough to prove, especially from the outside stall.

10/1

8th

1

(6)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Roman Secret

10st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Overcame a wide trip when narrowly winning here over 9.5f in April and posted another good effort when third of 11 here last month; has since left Kevin and Lauren Frost and steps back up in trip, which is a concern, on her stable debut.

12/1

3rd

5

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Roman Secret

9st 5lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Was returning from six months off and drawn wide when beating Arlecchino's Rex by a short head over C&D in April, but found the trip too far at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) 13 days later; still 3lb higher than for the win, but still high on the list back under these conditions.

10/1

Form: 334-32

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has improved since stepping up in distance in handicaps this year; he was beaten half a length by Flickering Halo at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last month on his seasonal debut; hung badly right and headed inside the final furlong at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft) last time; should go well.
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6th

1

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

14:20 Beverley

LEagle Aid

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Went back-to-back last summer (about 1m4f, AW/good) and he's been beaten 3l or less on his last four starts, including in first-time cheekpieces (retained) four weeks ago; soft ground would be an unknown but he's below his last winning mark and drops back down in grade.

6/1

3rd

6

(6)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

14:10 Chester

LEagle Aid

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

One of three wins came over C&D in July of last year (promoted after dead-heating); solid runs in his last three races, two at Chester; tactically versatile and should be in the mix; first-time headgear.

6/1

3rd

3

(4)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

16:12 Catterick

LEagle Aid

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Gradually coming back to form this term and last two efforts, both at Chester, can be marked up (met late trouble latest); remains on last winning mark and he is 1-1 over C&D (novice success two years ago); respected assuming fortune is back on his side.

7/4

20/1

Form: -33716

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Showed improved form to win at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last month; well held in a stronger race at York (10.5f, good to soft) last time; looks a stayer and may have further improvement in him stepping back up in distance.
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11

(10)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Flickering Halo

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Recent form has been patchy, but he's now 5lb lower than when winning over C&D in May; each-way claims if he can reproduce that sort of form; stable also runs Hosanna Power.

16/1

2

(10)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Flickering Halo

10st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Both wins at 1m2f, on good to firm and the AW; third at Beverley last month before struggling in a Class 4; could go well, though has mostly steered clear of slow ground.

14/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 10-722

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
His sole success came at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) last September when winning by 9l; has improved since stepping up in distance and has finished second at Hamilton twice within four days recently on soft/good; should run well.
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2nd

2

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

17:00 Wincanton

Victory Shout

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Pretty useful on the Flat at his best, superior to stablemate Ribba Hill; ridden out to win at Taunton (2m, good) after a break and the winner got away from him (he was beaten 12l) when he was penalised here over 2m4f; can be given another chance despite another 2lb, especially back in trip.

5/2

2nd

3

1st Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

16:50 Wincanton

Victory Shout

11st 10lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Pretty useful on the Flat at his best; didn't show much in first four hurdle runs but he really got his act together when landing a gamble in a Taunton handicap (2m, good) last Tuesday; has a penalty but that was a convincing win and he's respected on this step back up in trip.

11/4

1st

4

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:15 Taunton

Victory Shout

11st 3lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Pretty useful on the Flat at his best but lost his way in that scene last May/June and has made a quiet start over hurdles; 33-1 and upped to 2m5f when pulled up on handicap hurdle debut last time.

25/1

Form: 17-20

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Made a pleasing return to action when second at Southwell AW (7f) in March; ran no sort of race when eased on his return to turf at Newmarket (1m, good) in April; goes up markedly in trip and has questions to answer.
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3rd

9

(12)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:07 Wolverhampton (AW)

African Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ian Williams

Mostly struggled since winning on his debut in 2023 but he posted a solid effort when third of 11 at Windsor (1m, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces/tongue-tie) last month; needs to back that up now dropped back in trip.

13/2

Form: 68-81

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Sold out of Charles Hills's yard for 32,000 gns last October; showed improvement stepping up in distance when winning on handicap debut at Haydock (1m2f, soft) last month; first-time cheekpieces now on and steps up another 2f in a tougher race.
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2

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

18:00 Ballinrobe

Extra Beat

11st 12lb

J: Mr O T Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Flat winner on soft ground for James Horton; pulled up when last seen on the AW at Lingfield in December; bought for 1,000gns in March; best watched on hurdles debut.

25/1

5th

4

(6)

27th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

14:00 Newcastle (AW)

Extra Beat

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: James Horton

raced wide early, raced in second, in touch with leaders after 8f

2/1

10

(2)

16th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 3

17:15 Thirsk

Extra Beat

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: James Horton

Sold out of Charles Hills's yard for 32,000 gns last October; showed improvement stepping up in distance when winning on handicap debut at Haydock (1m2f, soft) last month; first-time cheekpieces now on and steps up another 2f in a tougher race.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £45.10
Straight Forecast £37.45
Tricast £122.94
Trifecta £181.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fox Legacy

The Times:

Extra Beat

RP RATINGS:

Align The Stars

The Star:

L'Eagle Aid

TOPSPEED:

Castle In The Sand

POSTDATA:

Fox Legacy

NEWMARKET:

Fox Legacy

D Express:

Fox Legacy

Daily Record:

Fox Legacy

The Sun:

Align The Stars

Telegraph:

Extra Beat

Daily Mirror:

Extra Beat