August 03 / 15.55 Thirsk

15.55

Good

William Hill Offers Proper Prices Handicap

  • Prize money: £10800
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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William Hill Offers Proper Prices Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 384521 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
3yo who went close at Ascot (1m, good to soft) last month and won at Haydock (7f, soft) eight days later; also effective on fast ground; did it nicely last time and a 5lb rise might not stop him this afternoon.
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12th

3

(9)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Cerulean Bay

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Uncharacteristically below par at Ascot recently but was under a new rider in the Shergar Cup; he's run really well in defeat under Danny Tudhope in some hot handicaps this year and was second in this last season (good to firm); versatile ground-wise; could bounce back with a big performance.

16/1

9th

1

(9)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Cerulean Bay

10st 1lb

J: Jamie Melham

T: David O’Meara

Finished second behind Ebt's Guard in this race 12 months ago when rated 14lb lower; he has earned his lofty rating since then, winning twice at Goodwood last autumn and recording a career-best RPR when second of 18 in the Golden Mile at Goodwood eight days ago; another big run anticipated.

11/2

2nd

1

(13)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Goodwood

Cerulean Bay

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: David O’Meara

Blew his chance at the start in most recent handicap attempt but generally consistent otherwise in the last year and ties in with several of today's rivals on Royal Hunt Cup form; 2-2 at Goodwood and looks interesting back here despite remaining on a career-high mark.

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 7-7137 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Merely mid-division at Doncaster a fortnight ago but didn't run badly and he was in good form previously, dead-heating over this C&D (good to firm) then third at Ayr (1m, good); likes it here; possible player.
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5th

3

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

17:43 Chepstow

Diamondonthehill

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

The most recent of his six wins came at Lingfield (7f, AW) in April 2025 off a mark 3lb higher than today's but he has posted some good efforts since; however, he was below his best at Salisbury 19 days ago and needs to bounce back with cheekpieces back on.

10/1

5th

2

(4)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

Diamondonthehill

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Losing run is mounting up but he has proved broadly consistent since last success, most recently beating all bar the market leader at Musselburgh (7f, good); again has place possibilities.

6/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 062062 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Haydock (7f, soft) in May and returned to form when going close at Doncaster (7f, good) a fortnight ago; his last win came over C&D last September and he's firmly in calculations.
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11th

1

(11)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:35 Carlisle

Persuasion

10st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Made it 2-3 at Musselburgh when winning there over 7f in April off a 1lb lower mark than today's; beaten only 4l when seventh of 19 at York (7f, good) 11 days ago but stamina has to be a concern on just his third try over a 1m.

14/1

7th

11

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Persuasion

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April, making it 2-3 at the Edinburgh venue, and he's just 2lb higher today; can't be totally dismissed but this 9yo is inconsistent and was soundly beaten at Thirsk (7f, good) last time.

33/1

Form: 6064-6 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Now an 11yo but he reappeared with a fair sixth at Ripon a fortnight ago and is 5lb lower than when winning over this C&D (good) last May; could improve for last time and he's not ruled out.
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11th

1

(11)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Thirsk

Scottish Summit

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Geoffrey Harker

steadied start, switched left soon after start, held up in rear

5/1

3rd

4

(4)

17th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Ripon

Scottish Summit

10st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

midfield, not clear run against rail over 2f out, soon switched left, headway over 1f out, went third when bit short of room towards finish

10/1

4th

6

(4)

3rd Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Thirsk

Scottish Summit

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

in touch with leaders against rail

16/1

Form: 162-64 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won a 2yo novice over C&D (good) last August and ran really well when fourth of 14 in York handicap (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago on his second run of this season; shaped last time as though he might benefit from this drop back to 7f and there's lots to like.
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3rd

4

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

19:42 Pontefract

Sailthisshipalone

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Kickstarted 2026 with C&D win in April and posted another solid effort with third of nine over C&D ten days ago; considered off the same mark.

5/1

3rd

1

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:18 Pontefract

Sailthisshipalone

10st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Back off the same mark as when making a successful stable debut/reappearance over C&D (good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) in April; possible to forgive his latest effort on the AW and holds good claims otherwise, albeit good to firm ground may pose a small question.

13/2

9th

3

(1)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:18 Newcastle (AW)

Sailthisshipalone

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Won on stable/seasonal debut at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) and he's remained in good heart on both starts since (1m, good/good to firm); each-way claims provided the return to AW isn't an issue.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 480824 C BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has run well in defeat in big fields at York the last twice (7f, good to soft); has a good record there but he's won here (on good ground) and could be in the mix once more.
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3rd

8

(11)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:32 York

Quest For Fun

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

8yo who has displayed mixed form this season and was below par over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago, but he showed spark when third of 22 over C&D (good) two starts ago and he has an excellent record in this race, having won it in 2023 and dead-heated for first last year; respected.

15/2

12th

19

(15)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Quest For Fun

8st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Two-time C&D winner and has also run with distinction in defeat here on numerous occasions; retains plenty of ability despite his advancing years but he would be better suited by slower conditions.

9/1

20/1

Form: 38-009 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
He's well treated on Irish form last August/September but hasn't really shone in Britain on his three starts this year; has to raise his game.
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1st

4

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:10 Ripon

Yermanthere

9st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tim Easterby

Dug in to repel Qitaal over C&D (good; from 5lb lower) in June and lost out narrowly to stablemate Poet's Dawn back here the following month; met with trouble at Musselburgh (1m1f, selling handicap) latest; Rhys Elliott takes off 3lb.

5/1

6th

1

(2)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Yermanthere

10st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Comes here in decent form having won at Ripon in June and finished a close second to a stablemate there last month (also 1m2f, good); contender.

7/2

2nd

3

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

15:53 Ripon

Yermanthere

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

8yo who capitalised on a reduced mark to win over C&D (good) last month before 7l second to easy winner in amateur jockeys' race at Pontefract (1m2f, good); he's not ruled out back here.

9/2

Form: 764615 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent this season and wasn't at the top of his game at Newmarket a fortnight ago; however, he won with something to spare at Chester (7f, good to soft) seven days earlier and he ran well on fast ground in June; capable of posing a threat if he's on a going day.
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Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £17.70
Straight Forecast £17.63
Tricast £94.42
Trifecta £81.30

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Cerulean Bay

RP RATINGS:

Persuasion

SPOTLIGHT:

Sailthisshipalone

POSTDATA:

Quest For Fun

The Times:

Cerulean Bay

D Express:

Cerulean Bay

The Star:

Cerulean Bay

Daily Record:

Cerulean Bay

The Guardian:

Quest For Fun

Telegraph:

Persuasion

Daily Mail:

Persuasion

Daily Mirror:

Persuasion