July 03 / 17.25 Thirsk

17.25

Good

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 637-05

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
0-9 but has threatened on occasions and she was the only one to make any late gains when beaten 3l at Redcar (5f), returning to 6f looks favourable.
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7

(9)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Garifullina

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: John Davies

Seen only twice this term, finishing second at Catterick then posting a lesser effort at Newcastle; still has something to prove on AW.

16/1

8

(9)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Garifullina

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John Davies

Won two 6f turf handicaps last July; encouraging return from a 294-day break at Catterick in August and this stiffer test at the trip should suit; still to prove her effectiveness on AW.

9/1

2nd

2

(3)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

Garifullina

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John Davies

Won two in a row last July, at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) and Redcar (6f, good) before finishing second of ten here (6f, soft) in October; has been off since failing to beat a rival home at Newcastle (7f, AW) 294 days ago and this return to 5f isn't sure to be a positive.

4/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 79-452

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
It was a classified race in which she was second of 18 over C&D last week but a repeat of that won't see her far away.
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3

(6)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:48 Thirsk

Calafrio

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Philip Kirby

Won his only race when picking up a classified over C&D (good to firm) last August but he's also been second three times here and got no luck when runner-up in a division of this last year; also hit traffic when beaten just over 1l in Lady Of The Garr's race at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) last time; firmly on the shortlist with Oisin Murphy taking over.

4/1

3

(4)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

20:20 Wetherby

Calafrio

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Philip Kirby

Hard to win with but she ran well on her first two runs this year and then met some traffic at Doncaster 12 days ago; each-way claims again.

5/1

OUR TIP

14/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: -32609 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Has yet to get anything going in three runs for this yard having won six races in the past; worn cheekpieces the last twice; may come good again at some point but rather watch for now.
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1st

6

(1)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:12 Catterick

Holbache

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Multiple sprint winner who runs here for the first time; 3lb higher than when last winning at Leicester (6f, good to soft) last September; not badly treated on that form but has yet to produce one of his better efforts following a break.

16/1

3rd

3

(5)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Holbache

9st 11lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Below best at Leicester recently; had won two of his three 6f starts previously but he hasn't run on the AW for over a year and has been better on Polytrack than Tapeta in the past.

7/1

3

(11)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Leicester

Holbache

9st 10lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Has returned to 6f for last three races and produced figures of 121; had his race won some way out here four weeks ago (on good) and should go well again despite the 6lb rise.

7/2

10/1

Form: 7-6746

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Only hooded the last twice, showing improved form at Catterick and then not beaten far after a troubled run at Ripon; both those runs were over 5f but 6f should be fine.
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6th

12

(8)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:25 Newcastle (AW)

Sassy Soprano

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Ann Duffield

Exposed 13-race maiden; bits of form that bring her into the reckoning but her best efforts have come over 6f.

16/1

9th

10

(12)

1st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sassy Soprano

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ann Duffield

Consistent maiden who's capable off this mark if she settles early from an outside stall, switched from the usual hood to first-time blinkers; is one to consider.

8/1

5th

10

(5)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:55 Carlisle

Sassy Soprano

8st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ann Duffield

towards rear, headway 2f out, disputing fourth over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

9/1

Form: 708753 C BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Eight-time turf winner who isn't running badly and he came from well off the pace to make the frame at Ripon two weeks ago (5f, soft); has no ground preference and has won over 6f, so he looks to hold solid claims.
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9

(11)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Foreseeable Future

10st 4lb

J: Miss Charli Parker

T: Ruth Carr

Consistent over 5f-6f during summer but yet to win this year and form has dipped lately; will find this easier than latest task and won't mind if the ground softens but younger rivals have more appealing profiles.

14/1

13th

16

(5)

15th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

16:20 Bath

Foreseeable Future

8st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Went close over C&D in a 0-55 handicap in July; placed on his next two starts but underperformed last time and this is a tough task from out of the weights.

33/1

9th

4

(8)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Foreseeable Future

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

in touch with leaders

6/1

Form: 435385

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
0-11 but 7f has looked too far and 5f too sharp, yet usually runs well at 6f; not a bad effort when visored over 5f last time (never ideally positioned) and she has a race in her.
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6th

2

(8)

17th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ripon

Willow Baby

9st 10lb

J: J F Egan

T: Jason Ward

dwelt start, soon prominent, led after 1f, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

100/1

6th

2

(8)

17th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ripon

Willow Baby

9st 10lb

J: J F Egan

T: Jason Ward

dwelt start, soon prominent, led after 1f, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

100/1

12th

12

(9)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Willow Baby

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jason Ward

0-15; low-key return from 174 days off here last month (5f); best form has come over shorter and others appeal more.

16/1

Form: -06007

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Liked the mud in Ireland; quiet in five runs for this yard but Nottingham last time (on good) was a tad more encouraging; likely to come good again sooner or later.
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7

(8)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:22 Nottingham

Sounds Of Spring

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: John Butler

All four of his wins have been on testing ground, the most recent at Ffos Las (6f, heavy) last August; has the headgear/tongue-tie left off on his first start since October and is best watched on ground that will probably be quicker than ideal.

20/1

6th

7

(8)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:22 Nottingham

Sounds Of Spring

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: John Butler

All four of his wins have been on testing ground, the most recent at Ffos Las (6f, heavy) last August; has the headgear/tongue-tie left off on his first start since October and is best watched on ground that will probably be quicker than ideal.

20/1

5th

10

(10)

28th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:15 Redcar

Sounds Of Spring

9st 3lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: John Butler

midfield, outpaced 3f out, no impression from 2f out

12/1

12/1

Form: 379-58

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 99-576

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Beaten under 2l over 5f here before a slow start did for her at Beverley; still lightly raced and respected on this return to 6f.
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3rd

2

(4)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:18 Nottingham

Ishe Worth Agamble

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Won three times last season, the most recent coming at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in July; respectable third over this C&D on his return in April and kept on for fifth of 11 at Redcar (6f, good) 16 days ago; contender if things drop right.

4/1

5th

8

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Ishe Worth Agamble

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Made good progress last season, collecting three 6f wins along the way; just a respectable third of seven when back on turf last month, after a break, but might come on for the run and remains on a good mark.

12/1

3rd

4

(1)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:20 Nottingham

Ishe Worth Agamble

9st 5lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Tim Easterby

Absent since a defeat 100 days ago that took his AW record to 0-5; three-time turf winner and ran well at Leicester on most recent attempt in this sphere; returns to a favourable scenario.

8/1

Form: 04-000

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has basically struggled since placed in his first two 2yo runs and that early promise was for a different yard; opposable.
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2

(13)

6th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Catterick

Chattel Village

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ian McInnes

17-race maiden who has finished no better than tenth across his five starts this year; new headgear is applied.

50/1

13th

14

(11)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Chattel Village

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Ian McInnes

With a new yard but he's a longstanding maiden who hasn't been in any sort of form of late.

50/1

10th

9

(9)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Thirsk

Chattel Village

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Wainwright

Has basically struggled since placed in his first two 2yo runs and that early promise was for a different yard; opposable.

50/1

10/1

Form: 80-050

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Without a win for nearly three years; has slipped down the weights and didn't look a lost cause in his penultimate race.
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11th

1

(3)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Thirsk

Modular Magic

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Jim Goldie

Without a win for nearly three years; has slipped down the weights and didn't look a lost cause in his penultimate race.

10/1

10th

13

(1)

6th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

14:55 Hamilton

Modular Magic

8st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Fairly useful at his best but has not won for nearly three years; has slipped a fair way in the weights and stepped up on reappearance form when respectable fifth at Ayr last time, only his third run for the yard; more to do, not least from this draw.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £38.00
Straight Forecast £28.63
Tricast £221.55
Trifecta £418.90

Selections

The Times:

Calafrio

RP RATINGS:

Foreseeable Future

D Express:

Ishe Worth Agamble

SPOTLIGHT:

Willow Baby

POSTDATA:

Parr Fire

Telegraph:

Calafrio

The Guardian:

Calafrio

The Sun:

Calafrio

The Star:

Calafrio

Daily Record:

Calafrio

Daily Mail:

Foreseeable Future

Daily Mirror:

Foreseeable Future