August 09 / 15.10 Thirsk

15.10

Good To Firm

Vickery Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Vickery Memorial Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.10
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 9-5643

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Consistent rather than progressive in handicaps of late, racing alone up the centre not obviously inconveniencing when over 3l third in a C&D fillies' class 5 latest (good to firm); place prospects at best again.
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7th

3

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ripon

South Parade

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

On a dangerous mark but she doesn't look in much form, finishing down the field again at Thirsk (Tees Aggregates several places ahead of her) 12 days ago; needs to rediscover her spark.

10/1

12th

16

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

South Parade

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

On a dangerous mark but she doesn't look in much form, last of 17 at Musselburgh on latest outing; needs to rediscover her spark.

33/1

12th

8

(12)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

South Parade

8st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

She's dropped back down to a dangerous mark but she struggled on her final three starts last season and did likewise on her reappearance over C&D a fortnight ago; a major turnaround is necessary.

16/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 331252 C BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Almost added to June's 7f score here when headed only close home at Nottingham last week (6f, good to firm); aggressive tactics in front compensated for that drop back to this trip, but he'd likely meet with competition if attempting similar this time.
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11th

12

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Profiteer

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Failed to win last season and absent since 17l defeat in first-time cheekpieces (retained) on AW in November; others have much less to prove.

25/1

11th

11

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Profiteer

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won three times last year but he has gone without success in 12 runs in 2025; down the weights and last month's Pontefract effort can be upgraded, making up ground towards the middle of the track (slowly away after the blindfold was removed late too); dropped 1lb despite the promise of that effort and his dam was an AW winner; cheekpieces replace the blinkers worn on his last two starts; could be interesting.

12/1

OUR TIP

7/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 59-331 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
4lb rise for June's smooth-traveling, comfortable Doncaster score from off the pace appears pretty kind (6f, good to firm; RPR 74), and he might have won over today's C&D beforehand but for fighting the rider and hanging late; player if getting all of the basics spot on again.
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1st

9

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Novello Lad

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Paul Midgley

Started favourite on his first nine starts last year, winning two of them, both off lower marks; hit traffic over an inadequate 5f on his comeback a few weeks ago, which will ensure he's popular once again for a yard also responsible for Cairdeas.

4/1

3rd

2

(6)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:52 Beverley

Novello Lad

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

All best form at 6f on good or quicker ground; easily excused a modest farewell to 2025 on account of soft going but he does have something to prove in his first-ever 5f run.

20/1

20/1

Form: 78-570

Last run: 62 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Never getting there in time in any of three 5f handicap starts this term, as perhaps befits one likelier to need 6f-1m judged on breeding; same trainer/jockey pairing won this with a more exposed sort last year.
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2nd

8

(5)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Emerald Army

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Still 5lb below his last winning mark and was having only his third start for the yard when beaten a neck by a much better-fancied stablemate at Catterick (7f, good) eight days ago; already due a 2lb rise for that and no surprise if he steps up again; major player.

7/2

2nd

7

(11)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Emerald Army

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Ruth Carr

Won over C&D (for Declan Carroll) last July and he competes here from a 5lb lower mark; lacked the pace to challenge on first two starts for Ruth Carr (who also saddles Filey Beach) so stepping back up to 7f rates as a positive move; wide draw, yet still merits respect.

11/2

4th

4

(7)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:50 Redcar

Emerald Army

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Mixed bag for his former stable but he looked a cut above this level on occasions; joint-favourite for his stable/seasonal debut at Thirsk 19 days ago and ran on for a never-dangerous fifth; he will need to build on that effort to win here but that is not out of the question.

5/1

33/1

Form: 5-4079

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Three frame finishes (one at 6f) from four Tapeta starts; yet to run to even today's still-declining mark on turf, but has the possible excuse of contesting a ruinous pace battle last time; first drop to class 6.
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6th

7

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:00 Thirsk

Front Gunner

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

He has won on fast turf (7f) but he is a better horse on AW; not at his best on his last two starts and now tries 1m for the first time on his 26th start.

10/1

6th

5

(5)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Front Gunner

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Stephen Hanlon

Two-time C&D winner who went desperately close to making it three when pipped at the post by Flowstate (won twice since) last month; disappointed back here since but he's nicely handicapped if bouncing back to form in a first-time visor.

8/1

8/1

Form: 065403 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Eased 3lb despite running up to his mark when third at Nottingham last week; no certainty he'll capitalise given an overall record of just 1-20 and more compelling form granted galloping 6f tracks such as that one.
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10th

10

(6)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Socialise

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Damien Wingrove

in rear

16/1

10th

10

(6)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Socialise

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Damien Wingrove

in rear

16/1

8th

9

(3)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Socialise

8st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Recorded sole success over 6f; not particularly solid on his sprint form for new yard but shapes as if this return to 7f is possibly worth exploring; may raise his game.

12/1

Form: -75703

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Last September's C&D nursery second off 11lb higher (soft) remains her nearest miss in 12 starts; too inconsistent for comfort since, though she did get back on track up to a point at Catterick on Tuesday.
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3

(10)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Meccas Duchess

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Exposed maiden; down the field over C&D 17 days ago and she could prove vulnerable again; stable also run Stallone.

16/1

11th

3

(10)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Meccas Duchess

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

midfield, weakened over 1f out

16/1

10th

4

(5)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:25 Newcastle (AW)

Meccas Duchess

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

16-race maiden but she's been threatening of late and 5f on Tapeta isn't an issue; one of two solid chances for Michael Dods.

6/1

13/2

Form: 335263

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Returned to his very best dropped back to 6f at Ayr latest (good), albeit his latest refusal to settle dulled his effort inside the distance; mark unchanged and a danger to all if helping himself a bit more.
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15th

16

(10)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Highland Olly

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Has done all his winning on good ground, including over 1m at Nottingham and Ripon in last two starts; this front-runner switches to a much bigger field, which may not be ideal, but is otherwise at the top of his form; effective at 7f.

15/2

1st

1

(8)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ripon

Highland Olly

9st 12lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Built on Wolverhampton comeback run (7f) when showing a willing attitude to make all at Nottingham (8.5f, good) last Saturday; 3lb rise isn't insurmountable but he is set to compete from a career-high mark, so further progress is required.

9/2

Form: 663470

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
No improvement for the switch to handicapping, and beat only one home on stable debut in late June (yard sat out all of July); offered little on sole previous turf start, albeit over 7f.
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11

(11)

28th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:50 Catterick

Notion In Motion

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

No improvement for the switch to handicapping and he's struggled in both runs (6f) for current yard; has a lot to prove back up in trip and needs a visor to make a difference.

16/1

9th

12

(7)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Thirsk

Notion In Motion

8st 10lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

No improvement for the switch to handicapping, and beat only one home on stable debut in late June (yard sat out all of July); offered little on sole previous turf start, albeit over 7f.

50/1

11th

9

(6)

28th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Newcastle (AW)

Notion In Motion

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Sole placing for the Quinns did at least come over C&D and he's still lightly raced; could have a role to play on stable debut.

12/1

50/1

Form: 5-58

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Unable to break out of midfield on either start for this yard, latterly upped to 6f (soft); limited appeal on that evidence but opening mark isn't harsh, and half-brother Rock Of England broke his duck over C&D.
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9th

10

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Force

8st 11lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Has won on all three Tapeta tracks, most recently over C&D in December, not as good since and although he ran better back here in April, he found little at Newcastle next time; others more likely.

16/1

6th

3

(1)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Blue Force

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Four 5f wins on Tapeta, two of them at this track; attracted support and returned to form with a closing third at Wolverhampton nine days ago; 1lb lower today; considered.

11/2

3rd

4

(1)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Force

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Antony Brittain

Beat Candy Warhol over C&D in December off this mark; unplaced in five runs since but he is well drawn and a revival wouldn't be a huge shock; stable also runs Toomuchforme.

8/1

11th
4 (4)
Miss Idunn

66/1

Form: 7-6948

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
4l fourth on her penultimate start for Richard Hannon represented career-best form, but Salisbury's stiffer 6f proved an inadequate test for her there and this is sharper still; cheekpieces applied on stable debut.
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9th

12

(8)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Miss Idunn

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Peter Niven

3yo maiden who has inconsistent form, latterly in cheekpieces for new stable; chance largely depends on how well she responds to change of headgear.

33/1

9th

12

(8)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Miss Idunn

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Peter Niven

3yo maiden who has inconsistent form, latterly in cheekpieces for new stable; chance largely depends on how well she responds to change of headgear.

33/1

5th

1

(3)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

14:10 Musselburgh

Miss Idunn

9st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Peter Niven

Bits of promise for Richard Hannon in June; ran okay last time at Southwell (7f AW) when tried in tongue-tie/cheekpieces (retained) but carries a lot of weight.

10/1

33/1

Form: 130596 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Almost a year since just missing out at Brighton off 2lb higher; 6f Tapeta win on May's seasonal/stable debut, but essentially diminishing returns switched back to turf since, and blinkers need to provoke a revival.
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4th

7

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Raft Up

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

In fine form at 6f on the AW of late, winning at Southwell and Newcastle; has a better strike-rate on sand than turf (1-17) but he was running to a similar level on grass as AW in 2025 and it may be unwise to presume he's a one-surface wonder; respected.

3/1

1st

5

(8)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Raft Up

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

Good efforts in all three 6f runs this year, placed behind the prolific Yorkshire Glory twice and readily seeing off five rivals at Southwell eight days ago; 1lb well in under a penalty; should go well.

5/1

16/1

Form: 361143 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Aggressive tactics in newly fitted cheekpieces netted her 5f-6f Lingfield wins in April, but didn't look happy returned to Tapeta after; mere replication of last term's turf form won't suffice here; headgear off.
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9th

5

(10)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:15 Yarmouth

Unavailable

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Three-time Polytrack winner who has plenty of toe and does a lot of her racing over 5f, as when turning in her best turf effort to date last time (not saying much); may be vulnerable late but should be able to grab the stand rail in front if that's the plan.

12/1

6

(9)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Unavailable

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Three-time Lingfield winner last year who's achieved little in four runs on turf; this is easier back in cheekpieces but stall 9 isn't ideal for a front-runner and she wasn't at her best when last seen.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £16.40
Straight Forecast £13.83
Tricast £36.10
Trifecta £47.10

Selections

The Times:

Profiteer

RP RATINGS:

Novello Lad

SPOTLIGHT:

Emerald Army

Telegraph:

Highland Olly

The Star:

South Parade

POSTDATA:

Mecca's Duchess

D Express:

Emerald Army

Daily Mirror:

Novello Lad

The Sun:

Novello Lad

The Guardian:

Profiteer

Daily Mail:

Profiteer

Daily Record:

Profiteer