August 16 / 16.58 Thirsk

16.58

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  • 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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5th

18

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Thunder Wonder

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charlie Johnston

Inconsistent and his losing sequence is up to 11 races; however, he was a close third off this reduced mark at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) last time and is an each-way contender if backing up that performance.

10/1

3rd

6

(7)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

15:00 Musselburgh

Thunder Wonder

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Can lead; 2-2 on this course in 2025, over 1m (good to soft) and 1m1f (good) but he hasn't been at full strength this year, including when back over C&D in April; this is a drop in grade from Newmarket in May but a complete revival is up in the air; yard runs two.

12/1

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

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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8th

6

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Thirsk

Native Instinct

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Edward Bethell

Recorded his first handicap success when landing a 7f event a Musselburgh in June; only fourth at Carlisle 17 days ago but that doesn't tell the whole tale as he anticipated the start and ended up losing a lot of ground as a consequence; hadn't had any issues at the start before that and he is treated as still being in top form; good chance.

11/4

4th

8

(2)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Native Instinct

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Edward Bethell

Added to his 2yo novice win when making all to justify support at Musselburgh (7f, good) in June; this is a deeper race but a 3lb rise looks fair and he's well drawn to attack; respected.

9/2

1st

4

(7)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

Native Instinct

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Still seeking his first handicap success and he has been beaten as favourite in both starts this year; on a dangerous mark and likely to be popular again.

5/1

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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8th

7

(5)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Tarlac

9st 9lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Katie Scott

Just one win from 23 starts but he made a bold bid and was only narrowly denied in a Hamilton handicap (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; has leading claims if he can back that up.

11/4

2nd

3

(7)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Hamilton

Tarlac

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Not in the same form as he was in May and June last year but he's on a lowly mark now and, after being pushed along from some way out, he did stick well to the task when fourth over C&D (good to firm) recently; form case to be made down in grade.

7/2

4th

7

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Tarlac

8st 13lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Katie Scott

Yet to be placed after six starts this season (5f-7f) but won off a much higher mark last spring, at Ripon (6f, good to soft), and may yet turn things around; worth a glance in the betting.

12/1

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