July 03 / 14.15 Thirsk

14.15

Good

British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C and D) (EBF Qualifier) (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £3510
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C and D) (EBF Qualifier) (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £41.00
  • Place: £9.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ardad half-brother to connections' prolific 1m-1m4f winner Where's Jeff, out of a point winner; may get speed from his sire; stable is 1-13 with 2yos this term.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(13)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Alpha Magic

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

His two wins came on good to soft ground over 6f, including here off this mark last June; entitled to have needed his recent comeback from nine months off, when leading for a long way, and he's low mileage compared to most of these; first run over 5f.

10/1

4th

3

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Pontefract

Alpha Magic

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael & David Easterby

Disappointed at Ayr when last seen 282 days ago; he had looked promising beforehand though and still has potential; can go well fresh but he is held by Sixtygeesbaby on their Doncaster run 12 months ago.

6/1

5/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 92

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Rallying second at Leicester (6f, good to soft) four weeks ago, improving plenty on debut effort and beaten only a head by the subsequent Chesham runner-up; leading contender.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

20th

21

(22)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

American Style

8st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Ryan

Made all at Ripon (6f, good) on last year's reappearance and ran well in defeat on next four starts (including over C&D) prior to two lesser runs to finish his campaign; returned to form with very close third of 16 in same Ripon race last month and this front-runner is an each-way contender.

16/1

3rd

2

(14)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Ripon

American Style

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Prominent racer; C&D winner on his seasonal return on this card 12 months ago; often ran well in good handicaps afterwards and although he ended 2025 with a couple of lesser efforts, he is likely to be seen to much better effect this time; should make a bold bid up the stands' rail.

8/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 2

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kodiac filly who is out of a 2yo Listed and Group 3 winner; promising second in Wetherby maiden (5.5f, good) three weeks ago, faring best of the newcomers; major player.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(3)

19th Feb 2026

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bella Love

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

20-race maiden; quiet this winter (had a wind op in November) and although last season's turf best gives her claims, she has too much to prove for comfort; cheekpieces now tried.

16/1

10th

3

(2)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Bella Love

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

0-19; recent efforts have seen a few backward steps, including when last of eight here (7f) latest; hood discarded in favour of first-time tongue-tie and visor, which need to have positive effect.

14/1

8th

3

(3)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Bella Love

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Nason

T: Ivan Furtado

Placed several times but still a maiden and has weak claims on her handicap form since returned to AW; however, this drop to 0-50 classified level may have positive effect.

6/1

7/1

Form: 92

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Clear second at Carlisle (6f, soft) last month, leaving his debut effort (5f) well behind and doing enough to suggest he can win an ordinary race; one for the shortlist.
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No / Draw
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9th

12

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Stirrup Cup

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Soft-ground C&D winner last autumn who's twice been unlucky in big-field Thirsk handicaps switched to cheekpieces this spring; better off with Juan Les Pins than on his comeback and enters calculations.

7/1

3rd

6

(8)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

Stirrup Cup

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Both his wins have come on soft ground but he ran a cracker on good ground over C&D last week (cheekpieces first time), keeping on well behind an in-form sprinter; 1lb higher today but still a strong contender, especially with some rain in the forecast.

11/2

2nd

10

(3)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Thirsk

Stirrup Cup

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Tim Easterby

Both wins have come over 6f on soft ground and remains 7lb higher than for the latest; opposable under the likely conditions and the run may be needed; cheekpieces replace blinkers.

16/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well down the field in 6f contest at Haydock, having been friendless in the betting; others preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(3)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Vesperado

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Signs of ability as 2yo but he doesn't help himself by hanging and needs much more than shown in two handicaps at about 7f this year, in a hood and cheekpieces latest, now blinkered.

33/1

2

(3)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Vesperado

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Signs of ability as 2yo but he doesn't help himself by hanging and needs much more than shown in two handicaps at about 7f this year, in a hood and cheekpieces latest, now blinkered.

33/1

11th

8

(6)

26th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Vesperado

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Hinted at ability in three novices last term but looked very tricky in handicap at Beverley on reappearance, tailed off after pulling hard and hanging left; perhaps he was unsuited by the right-hand bend but he now has something to prove in a hood and cheekpieces.

25/1

6th
6 (14)
Cugini

12/1

Form: 92

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Belied his 125-1 odds with second in small field at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) last week, seeming to improve on his York seller effort; likely needs more progress to go one better.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(5)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cugini

9st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Placed in four of his nine starts including when third of seven in a Hamilton maiden (5f, good to soft) last time, but soundly beaten in both nurseries; needs the switch to the AW to make a difference; stable also runs Azuinthejungle.

14/1

2

(6)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

14:25 Hamilton

Cugini

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Exposed; has shown promise on occasions but best efforts have been on faster ground (well beaten in a 6f nursery on soft last time); others stronger.

9/2

7th

2

(7)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:50 Carlisle

Cugini

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Twice runner-up earlier in the season (including C&D) and last month's nursery debut came in a tough contest at York; however, he was soundly beaten and isn't obviously well treated even now down in grade.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
10,000euros yearling; Inns Of Court half-sister to an Italian 1m 2yo winner, out of maiden sister to 7f 2yo winner High Waves; one of four newcomers in the field; market helpful.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(8)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Ripon

Martha Costello

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Reached the frame for the second time in handicaps when third over 1m at Redcar (good to firm) four weeks ago, although the reopposing Mission To Malton was ahead in second.

11/2

7

(8)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Ripon

Martha Costello

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Reached the frame for the second time in handicaps when third over 1m at Redcar (good to firm) four weeks ago, although the reopposing Mission To Malton was ahead in second.

11/2

3rd

6

(6)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Martha Costello

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

towards rear against near rail, steady headway over 2f out, went third over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong

9/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
26,000euros foal, 34,000euros yearling; Sands Of Mali half-brother to 6f 2yo winner Nifaliophobia; dam placed in Greece, from useful family; heed the market signals.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(5)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Ay Gee Ell

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Blitzed his rivals at Southwell in December (5f) when a visor was first used; generally run well in defeat since but he will need to pull out more to take this prize.

8/1

4th

5

(15)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

Ay Gee Ell

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Disappointing at Doncaster on his return to turf last month (5f, good to soft); in good form on AW beforehand and this mark should be well within his range; not sure what to expect.

12/1

10th

8

(17)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

Ay Gee Ell

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Transformed by the addition of a visor when running away with a 5f handicap at Southwell in December; he has run creditably in defeat since but he will need to raise his game now back on turf.

9/1

Form: 7

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and never figured at Carlisle, finishing almost 8l behind stablemate Stirrup Cup; needs a big step forward.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(6)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:03 Southwell (AW)

Missionary Ridge

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Well held in three starts over 6f on turf (in a tongue-tie last time); improvement needed, but he is a brother to an AW winner and the extra furlong should suit on breeding.

20/1

7th

8

(7)

19th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Pontefract

Missionary Ridge

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Never involved when well held in two 6f events on slow ground and he has a lot to find here; tongue-tie added.

33/1

9th

7

(1)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Thirsk

Missionary Ridge

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Slowly away and never figured at Carlisle, finishing almost 8l behind stablemate Stirrup Cup; needs a big step forward.

33/1

Form: 5

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sergei Prokofiev filly who showed promise with her keeping-on fifth at Carlisle (6f, good) having attracted some support; possibilities granted normal improvement.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(2)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Meccas Symphony

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Showed signs of promise in 2024 and fair third at Doncaster on first run last year (7f, good to firm) but was tailed off in that race on return to action last month following wind surgery (7f, good to firm); tongue-tie now tried; others preferred.

25/1

16th

10

(13)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Meccas Symphony

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Six-race maiden whose reappearance third over C&D (good to firm) contained promise on this card last year; just one run subsequently and she's been off since wind surgery in June; unexposed and drops in grade for this comeback; needs considering, particularly if gaining market traction.

14/1

7th

3

(3)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

19:38 Ayr

Meccas Symphony

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Five-race maiden; has shown positive signs since upped to 7f, most recently third in small field at Doncaster in April; may have an ordinary handicap in her.

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
9,000gns foal; Expert Eye half-brother to 1m2f winner Marie Josephe, out of a well-related maiden; yard is 0-37 with 2yos in last five seasons; best watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:07 Newcastle

Toby Two Scoops

10st 11lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Still to register a victory but he comes here after a good second of eight in 2m Wetherby handicap hurdle 44 days ago; he can make his presence felt again reverted to a longer trip.

7/1

2nd

5

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Wetherby

Toby Two Scoops

11st 2lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Pulled up here (2m3f, soft) last month when more than a possible lack of stamina was amiss; however, prior to that he was placed in his first two handicap hurdles (soft; including C&D); leading player if back on song.

7/2

12

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 5

13:55 Wetherby

Toby Two Scoops

10st 7lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

4yo who is 0-9 on the Flat and 0-4 over hurdles but he's been showing promise in this code and kept on for third of 11 in handicap against older horses here (2m, soft) four weeks ago; stays well on the Flat and today's extra distance could be right up his street.

4/1

50/1

Form: 87

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Holds poor claims on his two efforts (5f/5.5f); nurseries should be more suitable shortly.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(1)

24th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:45 Beverley

Crimson Lad

9st 0lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Jessica Macey

Limited maiden and there seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel; having first run beyond 7f.

25/1

7th

14

(8)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Leicester

Crimson Lad

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Jessica Macey

Poor maiden who beat only one home in 7f Chelmsford handicap 26 days ago; others are much preferred.

25/1

7th

14

(8)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Leicester

Crimson Lad

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Jessica Macey

Poor maiden who beat only one home in 7f Chelmsford handicap 26 days ago; others are much preferred.

25/1

Form: 6

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hinted at ability in the first division of a Wetherby maiden but achieved a lot less than Bella Love, who finished second in division two; may improve all the same.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Mavetheforcebewivu

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

Should be all the better for her recent return to action but is yet to get within a length of winning and others are preferred.

20/1

7th

10

(6)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Mavetheforcebewivu

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Yet to register a victory but she was largely in good form in 2025; returns from eight months off in a change of headgear.

20/1

5th

10

(10)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Mavetheforcebewivu

8st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Alan Brown

Twelve-race maiden who was second in a C&D nursery (good to firm) one year ago; three fair efforts, including here, in June/July but her form nosedived in a Newcastle classified (7f, AW) 18 days ago; not easy to suggest after that, despite both Beverley outings being among her best; 1lb out of the weights.

14/1

Form: 49

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Folded tamely at Ripon (6f, good to soft) two weeks ago, failing to back up the Wetherby effort (5.5f, good) that is about a stone below the RPR standard in this field.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

2

(7)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Thirsk

An Realta Carraig

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Folded tamely at Ripon (6f, good to soft) two weeks ago, failing to back up the Wetherby effort (5.5f, good) that is about a stone below the RPR standard in this field.

25/1

9th

1

(5)

20th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:05 Ripon

An Realta Carraig

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Working it out with a vengeance late on last week's Wetherby debut (5.5f, good), keeping on eyecatchingly having been slowly away and green; yard has had another 2yo winner (second time out) since; player.

6/1

4th

1

(1)

11th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

18:00 Wetherby

An Realta Carraig

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

28,000euros yearling; half-brother to a sprint winner in Italy; dam a minor 1m winner; stable has had a couple of 2yo winners this season (including first time out) and he's worth a market check.

10/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £145.00
Straight Forecast £80.61
Trifecta £1025.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

American Style

The Times:

Bella Love

Daily Mirror:

Cugini

D Express:

Mecca's Symphony

The Guardian:

Bella Love

Daily Mail:

Bella Love

Daily Record:

Bella Love

RP RATINGS:

American Style

TOPSPEED:

American Style

POSTDATA:

American Style

Telegraph:

American Style

The Sun:

American Style

The Star:

American Style