August 03 / 15.20 Thirsk

15.20

Good

Rudding Park Handicap

  • Prize money: £7851
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Rudding Park Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 699386 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Just one success from his last 23 outings but he has fallen to well below his last winning mark and wasn't beaten far when third at Ayr (5f, good to firm) in June; slowly away and met trouble at Sandown last time; 1-1 at Thirsk and he's too well handicapped to ignore.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(6)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Alligator Alley

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

9yo who was well beaten at 33-1 at Redcar a fortnight ago; however, he may have needed that first run since January and he completed an AW hat-trick late last year, the first leg coming over this C&D; he's won here three times and could bounce back with a bold show returned to Southwell.

10/1

9th

2

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Redcar

Alligator Alley

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Enjoyed a terrific spell on AW at the end of 2025, winning four times; given a break since a lesser effort behind Spring Is Sprung at Southwell in January; runner-up in this race last year but off 14lb lower.

25/1

2

(9)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alligator Alley

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Has only managed to win two of his last 31 starts, though he got it right when recording his second C&D success last month (four of these behind); had excuses back here last time (blindfold removed late) and he's a big player if things pan out right this time.

4/1

11/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 412506 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Behind Le Beau Garcon and Khabib when only sixth at Musselburgh 11 days ago, and that followed below-par runs over this C&D and at Ripon; back to his last winning mark but needs a revival.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(7)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Albegone

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Latest C&D second on good to firm shows he's in reasonable form; ought to be in the mix again at a course which suits (four wins) but all nine career successes have come on good or softer.

9/2

2nd

7

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Catterick

Albegone

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has won twice on good ground but other seven wins have been on good to soft/soft; had his ground when third at Nottingham two runs back, and not beaten far when seventh at Thirsk last week (5f, good); on a good mark but needs rain not sun.

5/1

7th

9

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Albegone

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Arrives in good nick without winning this season, third of six in 5f Nottingham handicap five days ago; ought to be in the shake-up again.

8/1

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: -00083 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Dual 6f winner for Ed Bethell last season, including off a mark 4lb higher than today's; clear signs of a resurgence for this yard when a very close third of 13 at Ripon (5f, good; 18-1) last month, finishing fast; strong claims if building on that last run.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

20:25 Hamilton

Rock Of England

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

6yo who has enjoyed a renaissance in 2026, winning twice (5f, AW/good) and posting a close second at Ripon (5f, good) latest; there remains mileage in his mark judged on old form and this course winner is respected.

3/1

2nd

6

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Ripon

Rock Of England

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Has a record of 2-4 this term and scored over C&D (good) most recently; creeping back up the weights but remains well handicapped on historical data (peak mark was 15lb higher); major contender.

9/2

1st

6

(8)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Ripon

Rock Of England

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Resumed winning ways on AW at Newcastle (5f; beating stablemate Herakles) in April; ran well from this revised mark at Pontefract (5f; third, reportedly bled from the nose) subsequently; trainer won this in 2021, 2022, and 2024, so he's one to have on the shortlist.

4/1

4th
4 (8)
Khabib

5/1

Form: 525253 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has a modest strike-rate on turf; running creditably at present, finishing only a head behind Le Beau Garcon at Musselburgh 11 days ago, but others appeal as likelier winners.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:42 Thirsk

Khabib

9st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ray Craggs

Fair and consistent for Ray Craggs in 2024; off 20 months before coming in last of nine, on sole outing for David Thompson, over 6f here last month; has rejoined his former yard with lots to find.

25/1

9th

9

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Khabib

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

All six wins over 5f; also second over 5f here (good) in August of 2024 but hasn't been seen since a poor run at Beverley later that month; previously trained by his owner; can only really watch after such a long time off.

25/1

5

(10)

25th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Beverley

Khabib

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ray Craggs

It's now 12 starts since his last victory but he comes here on the back of a good second of nine in 5f Thirsk handicap nine days ago; this reliable C&D winner ought to be in the shake-up.

7/1

Form: 477305 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Now 5lb lower than for last September's 5f Wolverhampton win but rather in and out since; raced wide from a high draw on the same course on Monday; needs to bounce back.
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Verdict Starting price

1

(7)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:27 Southwell (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Multiple winner on the AW and consistent in the main; in front 2f out but didn't quite get home when third here last month; respected off same mark.

7/1

3rd

5

(7)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Dods

Won twice over C&D early this year and he's now 2lb lower than for the second of them; showed signs of a return to form when fourth of nine at Lingfield three weeks ago; solid candidate.

9/2

1

(3)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Dods

Three wins this year include two on the Southwell AW; hasn't been flying of late but he's the type to bounce back and this mark is fine.

11/2

Form: 26-312 CD BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Consistent type who has performed creditably on all three outings this year, winning over this C&D (good to firm) and running just as well when second of ten at Musselburgh (5f, good) 11 days ago; in the mix.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(6)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:42 Thirsk

Le Beau Garcon

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

C&D scorer but he failed to build on Ripon reappearance fourth when only fifth of seven in 5f Catterick handicap five days ago; he's not the easiest to catch right.

10/1

5th

3

(4)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Catterick

Le Beau Garcon

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Four wins, the latest on reappearance at Ayr last May (5f, good); fair fourth on last month's Ripon reappearance (5f, good), although that form hasn't worked out; good second to Equity Law here last September and, with his stable going well, he's worth considering.

9/2

4th

1

(9)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Ripon

Le Beau Garcon

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Handles most ground but all of his four wins have been on good to firm; last success was at Ayr (5f) 12 months ago but that was on his reappearance and he's only 1lb higher for today's return; needs a close look after 221 days off.

6/1

Form: -84493

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Reliable in turf handicaps and stayed on for third of eight at Carlisle when last seen in May, but that was over 6f and today's shorter trip is not sure to be in his favour.
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2

(17)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Northern Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Effective on AW and turf; respectable third in big field at Doncaster (6f) returned to this sphere last time; remains on a workable mark and gained last two wins over 5f.

11/1

3rd

18

(3)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Northern Spirit

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race at Newcastle in January was a first; won't mind getting back on the grass and he is proven in big-field handicaps; could go well at a price.

33/1

7th

2

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Northern Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race here last month was a first; ran okay over 7f here last week and capable of a big run but he is a risky proposition.

14/1

8th
9 (1)
Drafted

33/1

Form: /34-60

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Hasn't been with this stable long and shaped quite well when sixth of ten at Carlisle (7f) on reappearance; however, he was always in rear when dropped to 5f at Ripon next time and the trip is again a concern today.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

20:25 Lingfield

Drafted

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Charlie Pike

Trainer won with three of his last five runners coming into today, all three doing it easily, two at big prices; this triple AW winner has shown enough since returned to turf to suggest he can be a factor at this level.

11/4

5th

7

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Bath

Drafted

9st 0lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Charlie Pike

Has run some fair races in defeat for his new stable but he is essentially regressive; surprising if there weren't a few stronger in today's field.

8/1

3rd

7

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Drafted

9st 6lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Charlie Pike

Three-time AW winner; 0-5 for new stable since February but put in a good front-running shift before fading into fourth behind No Gain here (7.6f, good) last month; each-way claims if handing the forecast slower ground.

13/2

20/1

Form: 111157 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won four in a row on AW (5f/6f) for Peter Niven at start of this year, but shot up the weights and was well held on his stable debut at Haydock two weeks ago; probably best watched until showing more encouraging signs.
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5th

2

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

Hes An Angel

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Has won six times on the AW, but 0-15 on turf; creditable second at Wetherby two runs back (5.5f, good to firm) but well beaten last time (6f).

8/1

8th

7

(1)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

Hes An Angel

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Back in better form (over 5f/5.5f) this month, winning AW classified event then solid second (behind a rival who was on the middle leg of hat-trick) in Wetherby handicap; has won over 6f; 0-14 on turf but holds a fighting chance.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £29.00
Straight Forecast £29.90
Tricast £178.76
Trifecta £185.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rock Of England

Daily Mail:

Le Beau Garcon

TOPSPEED:

Albegone

RP RATINGS:

Alligator Alley

D Express:

Khabib

The Times:

Rock Of England

Telegraph:

Rock Of England

The Guardian:

Rock Of England

Daily Mirror:

Le Beau Garcon

The Sun:

Le Beau Garcon

Daily Record:

Le Beau Garcon

POSTDATA:

Albegone

The Star:

Alligator Alley