September 07 / 14.05 Thirsk

14.05

Good

decronhorsecare.co.uk Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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decronhorsecare.co.uk Nursery Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 5330

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Not far behind Molecomb winner Big Mojo at Beverley on second start and, although he's not matched that form since, this is easier than the race he contested at York on nursery debut upped to 6f last time; claims back in trip.
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8th

9

(10)

11th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:10 York

Managing Director

8st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Bryan Smart

Improved to win at Thirsk last time (fourth won next time) but raised 7lb and has to show that form can be reproduced on a soft surface.

6/1

1st

4

(9)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:05 Thirsk

Managing Director

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Bryan Smart

made virtually all, going best halfway, pushed along over 1f out, ridden out inside final furlong, always doing enough

6/1

10th

14

(14)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Managing Director

8st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Bryan Smart

Kept on for clear third at Beverley (5f, good) last month on second start, behind newcomer/runner-up Big Mojo who won the Group 3 Molecomb next time; pulled hard when below par at Ayr (5f, good) next time and could settle better now in a big field for his nursery debut; a possible.

10/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 656214 D BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Improved to win 5f nursery at Beverley last month and ran to a similar level over 6f four days later; up a further 3lb but difficult to rule out back in distance.
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10th

4

(4)

15th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Go On Rosie

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won a 5f nursery at Beverley off 2lb higher last August; only two echoes of that form this season, one on latest start but others are preferred.

16/1

11

(12)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Go On Rosie

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won a 5f nursery at Beverley off this mark last August; struggled so far this year but her yard's among the winners and she did make an eyecatching debut over C&D (her only start here) last March; wouldn't be the biggest shock if she ran better today.

50/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 410 D

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Soft-ground Catterick winner on second start but raced too freely in the Hilary Needler last time; however, this track could suit better and she's the type to do better in nurseries; interesting.
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16th

14

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Brazilian Belle

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

In good form on the AW early this year, winning over 5f at Southwell and Wolverhampton, but she was well held behind Castan back at Southwell last time and could be vulnerable off her current mark.

16/1

6th

7

(1)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Brazilian Belle

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

In fine form since switched to the AW this winter, going in over C&D in February before following up in 5f Wolverhampton handicap 18 days ago; up another 2lb but not taken lightly in her hat-trick bid.

9/2

1st

5

(7)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brazilian Belle

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

In-form filly who opened her AW account in Southwell event (5f) last time and remains much less exposed in this sphere than on turf; may build on that success; respected back up just 2lb.

5/1

Form: 310505 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Well beaten sole nursery run over 6f and, although she may be suited by the return to this trip and the step back into handicaps, she'll have to improve to win.
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1st

5

(2)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

14:58 Hamilton

Call Me Harswell

8st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Hasn't really progressed but she was beaten only 2l when fourth in Thirsk nursery (5f, good to firm) this month, and she won a Beverley maiden on good to soft ground; might not be far away.

7/1

4th

2

(1)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:05 Thirsk

Call Me Harswell

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

disputed lead early, prominent after 1f

10/1

5th

1

(8)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Beverley

Call Me Harswell

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

C&D winner whose run of steadily progressive efforts came to a halt on nursery debut when upped to 6f; drop back to this trip should suit but vulnerable under a penalty.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 150215 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Turf/AW winner whose chance was compromised by a tardy start at Beverley last time; this is slightly easier but he may need the leaders to go hard to win over this trip at this venue.
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6th

1

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Winchurch

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Took advantage of a sliding mark when easily winning an ordinary Nottingham handicap from the front five weeks ago; drawn to attack again and fine on Tapeta but an 8lb rise will test him into a deeper race.

7/2

1st

5

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:20 Nottingham

Winchurch

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Campaigned mainly over 5f, most recently 2l fourth at Nottingham last weekend; remains well treated, having gained both handicap wins off higher marks, and has two pieces of 6f form this year; shortlisted.

100/30

4th

4

(5)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:45 Nottingham

Winchurch

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Well handicapped on his 2025 best and he hasn't always enjoyed much luck on AW this winter; creditable third of nine at Southwell (6f) back from a short break 23 days ago; Mick Appleby has won this twice in recent years.

5/1

Form: 63513 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Stepped up on previous efforts to win over this trip on quick ground at Leicester in July but below that level at Ripon next time (though runner-up won earlier this week); place claims.
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3rd

1

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ripon

Tees Aggregates

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Doesn't always look the easiest of rides but recent efforts respectable (fifth of 17 at Thirsk latest) and he's been successful on the last two occasions he's dropped into a 0-70; considered.

11/2

5th

15

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Tees Aggregates

9st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Doesn't always look the easiest of rides and he reared at the start and was slowly away prior to finishing fourth of six at Bath last Thursday; failed to beat a rival the time before; others look safer.

14/1

4th

1

(4)

4th May 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:25 Bath

Tees Aggregates

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Can front-run, as when running away with a Beverley handicap last summer off 6lb lower (5f, good to firm); promising reappearance at Southwell last month but he failed to build on it at Beverley 11 days ago; could bounce back.

11/2

5/1

Form: 2322

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has run to a similar level of fair form all four starts and in front of a subsequent winner at Beverley last time; sure to give it her best shot on this nursery debut.
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9th

3

(3)

19th Feb 2026

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bella Love

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

20-race maiden; quiet this winter (had a wind op in November) and although last season's turf best gives her claims, she has too much to prove for comfort; cheekpieces now tried.

16/1

10th

3

(2)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Bella Love

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

0-19; recent efforts have seen a few backward steps, including when last of eight here (7f) latest; hood discarded in favour of first-time tongue-tie and visor, which need to have positive effect.

14/1

8th

3

(3)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Bella Love

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Nason

T: Ivan Furtado

Placed several times but still a maiden and has weak claims on her handicap form since returned to AW; however, this drop to 0-50 classified level may have positive effect.

6/1

Form: 440

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at Haydock over 6f last time but best effort came over this trip at Chester and he now gets a hood; stable among the winners and he's one to keep an eye on stepping into nurseries.
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3rd

1

(4)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain Pickles

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Touch unlucky not to notch his fourth win of the year when beaten a short-head at Southwell a month ago; 1lb rise puts him on the ceiling mark for this class of race and he has a fair chance of making it 3-4 over C&D.

4/1

2nd

2

(1)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Captain Pickles

9st 9lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Thriving in 2026 and he bagged a third success in 8.6f Wolverhampton handicap 12 days ago when overcoming a wide passage; up 3lb but this C&D scorer merits serious consideration.

5/2

1st

6

(6)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain Pickles

9st 5lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Took a long time to get off the mark but he's got the hang of winning now, having been successful over C&D and 7f at Southwell in two of his last three starts in classified events (outstayed at about 1m1f in between); should make a good go of it back in a handicap.

4/1

Form: 2470

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Ability at a modest level on first three starts but no show from high draw on nursery debut at York last time; down 3lb and back in trip but needs to raise game to win.
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7th

1

(4)

16th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Thirsk

Death Or Glory

9st 11lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Shaped well when second at Hamilton on debut (5f, soft) but hasn't progressed and was well beaten on nursery debut at York last time (6f, good to soft); this is easier but has a bit to prove.

14/1

8

(8)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:05 Thirsk

Death Or Glory

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Ability at a modest level on first three starts but no show from high draw on nursery debut at York last time; down 3lb and back in trip but needs to raise game to win.

10/1

12th

8

(14)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:15 York

Death Or Glory

9st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

Kept on for encouraging second of five on debut at Hamilton (5f, soft) in May; unable to build on that the next twice (6f/5f, good/AW) but could be on a handy opening mark if rediscovering his initial promise.

11/1

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Payout
Exacta £14.20
Straight Forecast £16.26
Tricast £104.64
Trifecta £88.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Bella Love

RP RATINGS:

Managing Director

SPOTLIGHT:

Brazilian Belle

The Star:

Tees Aggregates

D Express:

Managing Director

The Times:

Bella Love

Telegraph:

Bella Love

The Guardian:

Bella Love

Daily Mirror:

Bella Love

The Sun:

Bella Love

Daily Record:

Bella Love

Daily Mail:

Brazilian Belle