August 16 / 16.58 Thirsk

16.58

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New Vickers Bet App Coming Soon! Irish EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £4860
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 36

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Excellent debut when 4l third of eight in a decent Newmarket novice (7f, good) won by a subsequent Group 2 winner; bit disappointing when only sixth in a maiden over same C&D next time, but that could be a strong race (fourth won Ascot maiden next time); chance.
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8th

13

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Newmarket

Thunder Wonder

8st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Johnston

Won at Musselburgh last April and June; failed to make a serious impact since, albeit fourth of 12 back at Musselburgh three weeks ago; non-runner at Redcar on Thursday.

25/1

4th

8

(8)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

17:15 Musselburgh

Thunder Wonder

8st 13lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Efforts since last summer leave plenty to be desired, including last month's Wolverhampton reappearance (8.6f, AW; first start since being gelded); however, he is 2-2 here (1m/1m1f) and 7lb lower than when last successful; worth a second look; stable also runs Sir Paul Ramsey.

10/1

11/10

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 23 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Favourite when placed in two 7f Haydock novice events, on latest start going down by a length when third behind two newcomers (good, 1-2); should go well again.
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11th

8

(7)

11th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Olympus Point

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Gelded prior to sole run this year (AW); two handicap attempts represent his best form, namely a win and good second on the other track here (soft) last autumn; may still have more to offer.

11/2

6th

3

(2)

26th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Olympus Point

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

Closely related to same connections' Group 1 sprinter Blue Point; useful 7f-1m turf form last year; likely still has more to give but has been gelded and seems to lack the potential of the same stable's Opera Ballo, who is first string on jockey bookings.

12/1

2nd

4

(5)

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Newmarket

Olympus Point

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Readily justified favouritism in similar event here (1m, soft; off 9lb lower) last month, taking record to 2321; the type to improve further in handicaps and should be as effective back at 7f; commands respect.

11/4

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9/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 5

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Colt by Night Of Thunder; beaten 2l when fifth of 11 over C&D on last month's debut (good to firm; 3-1); 7f should suit, stable in fine form and worth considering.
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6th

1

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Native Instinct

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Novice winner; 0-8 in handicaps but produced one of his best efforts when 1l second at Hamilton (1m, good) on seasonal debut; possibilities off same mark.

11/4

2nd

1

(8)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:53 Hamilton

Native Instinct

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Novice winner on soft and has gone close in a 7f handicap on good to soft; well beaten upped to 1m at Leicester on final run in October but that was too bad to be true; has dipped to a dangerous mark and, at this trip, may have improvement lurking.

7/2

8

(2)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

15:50 Leicester

Native Instinct

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Won a novice last season on soft ground and has gone close in a 7f handicap; however, last three runs were below that level and he has stamina to prove.

4/1

6/1

Form: 5

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
125,000gns yearling by Too Darn Hot; fair debut run at Doncaster last month when 8l fifth in a 6f novice (good to soft; 7-1); 7f should suit; a possible.
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10th

11

(1)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:42 Lingfield (AW)

Springbok

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

15-race maiden who has been performing respectably in 1m handicaps this winter without strongly suggesting his turn is near; today's longer trip needs to help him pull out a bit more.

12/1

5th

8

(10)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:44 Southwell (AW)

Springbok

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Finished behind a couple of today's rivals at Newcastle last time, but shaped as if he's still in reasonably good form; however, still needs to show he has what it takes to win (record is 0-14).

9/1

5th

5

(12)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:25 Newcastle (AW)

Springbok

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

0-13 but he's on a reduced mark and was an eyecatching third behind Trais Fluors over C&D four weeks ago; that was only his fourth run on AW and has possibilities if he can back that up.

15/2

8/1

Form: 5

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Colt by Beckford; didn't break well and was green when promising fifth (of nine) at Ayr on debut (6f, good; 7-2); should improve over 7f (dam half-sister to a 1m4f winner); interesting.
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2nd

5

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Worcester

Arbitration

10st 11lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Won over 9.4f on the AW last September for Karl Burke and bought for 67,000gns at the sales; the hood could be a significant addition as he pulled way too hard when beaten 9l behind the favourite at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good).

3/1

2nd

6

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

17:30 Newton Abbot

Arbitration

10st 10lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Won over 9.4f on the AW last September for Karl Burke, his only win in 12 outings; of useful ability and he fetched 67,000gns at the sales.

5/2

8th

12

(4)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

16:30 Nottingham

Arbitration

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Won at Wolverhampton last month when upped to 9.4f on his only AW start; creditable fourth of 11 to Stormy Monday at Doncaster (good to soft) 12 days later when upped to 1m2f, but he raced freely at and near the front and others prove stronger late on; concern same will happen today.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
By top-class 1m2f winner Ghaiyyath out of a French 1m1f-1m3f winner; bought for 52,000gns as a yearling; half-brother to 6f winner Rattling (by Acclamation); looks a long-term project, but worth a market check on debut.
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4

(1)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Leicester

Westcombe

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Son of Ghaiyyath showed plenty of promise in three runs as a juvenile, signing off with a patiently ridden fourth of 13 in 7f Kempton novice in September; gelded and appeals as a likely improver on handicap debut with his stamina drawn out; most interesting.

9/2

4

(1)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Leicester

Westcombe

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Son of Ghaiyyath showed plenty of promise in three runs as a juvenile, signing off with a patiently ridden fourth of 13 in 7f Kempton novice in September; gelded and appeals as a likely improver on handicap debut with his stamina drawn out; most interesting.

9/2

4th

12

(2)

20th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Kempton (AW)

Westcombe

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

midfield

50/1

7th
7 (9)
Tarlac

11/1

Form: 04

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Disappointing on York debut in May; did better at Ayr last time when 4l fourth of six over 6f; may do better again at 7f.
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7th

3

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Ripon

Tarlac

9st 8lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Katie Scott

Sole win from 19 starts came over C&D last May but he's falling in the weights without giving any obvious indication he's likely to take advantage; a first-time visor replaces the blinkers worn last time.

11/1

8th

5

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Tarlac

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Katie Scott

Campaigned mostly over 6f, winning once (off 8lb higher); however, attractively weighted and has possibilities if taking well to first-time blinkers, combined with new trip.

8/1

5th

5

(5)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Tarlac

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Record is only 1-17 and there is a question mark over his current form; however, a revival would put him firmly in the picture; gained his success off 8lb higher last May.

6/1

50/1

Form: 05

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved on debut when 4l fifth over 6f here last time (good to soft; 150-1); may improve at 7f, but looks more one for handicaps.
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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

50/1

Form: 06

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved on debut run when near-7l sixth in a Doncaster novice last time (7f, good to soft; 66-1); more needed.
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10th

4

(2)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Raysham

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Made it 0-8 when always behind on last month's reappearance at Nottingham (1m, good); however, he could be sharper for that run and he twice kept on for third over 1m2f last autumn (good to soft), shaping each time as though 1m4f would be well worth another go; possible player.

10/1

10th

2

(9)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

19:45 Nottingham

Raysham

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Seven-race maiden but he ended last season with placed efforts in 1m2f handicaps at Pontefract and Redcar (both on good to soft); tongue-tie is removed on this drop back in trip but he's on same mark as last time and that was a personal best; interesting contender on his return.

100/30

7

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:00 Redcar

Raysham

9st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Unexposed; improved form on third handicap start last time when 4.75l third at Pontefract (1m2f, good to soft; first time tongue-tie, which is retained); could improve again; each-way chance.

5/1

Form: 8

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 15l when eighth of nine at Redcar on last month's debut (7f, good, 40-1); not an obvious contender.
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3

(6)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

17:50 Musselburgh

Sidney Stratton

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Standout run came when 1l second of ten in handicap at Carlisle (1m3f, good to soft) in July; ran poorly on faster ground when favourite over same C&D next time; needs to bounce back.

11/2

5th

5

(4)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

15:15 Carlisle

Sidney Stratton

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Advanced his form on his handicap debut when second of ten over C&D last month; that form has proved solid so this lightly-raced sort is a player nudged up 1lb.

2/1

11

(5)

4th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

20:10 Carlisle

Sidney Stratton

9st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Has progressed with each run and beaten 1l by Jaminoz when runner-up over C&D (good to soft) last month on handicap debut; could well reverse placings if he continues to improve; claims.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £14.00
Straight Forecast £12.79
Trifecta £31.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Olympus Point

D Express:

Arbitration

The Star:

Native Instinct

SPOTLIGHT:

Thunder Wonder

The Guardian:

Springbok

Daily Mirror:

Arbitration

TOPSPEED:

Olympus Point

POSTDATA:

Olympus Point

NEWMARKET:

Olympus Point

The Times:

Olympus Point

Telegraph:

Olympus Point

Daily Mail:

Olympus Point

The Sun:

Olympus Point

Daily Record:

Olympus Point