September 16 / 17.20 Thirsk

17.20

Good

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  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 286864 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Has won on firm but seems suited by some give in the ground these days; sound run when about 3l fourth at Haydock last time on first run at this trip (good to soft); on a really good mark at present and one with a chance.
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11th

8

(8)

10th Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Sparkling Red

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

taken down early, dwelt start

5/1

1st

8

(10)

16th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Sparkling Red

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Has won on firm but seems suited by some give in the ground these days; sound run when about 3l fourth at Haydock last time on first run at this trip (good to soft); on a really good mark at present and one with a chance.

11/2

4th

1

(9)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

Sparkling Red

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Michael Dods

Two-time 5f winner who continues to drop down the weights and has shown the odd sign of spark this season; however, it's been a disappointing campaign overall and she's going into the unknown now tackling 7f.

11/1

14/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 005999 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won three on the trot over 7f last season, including one over C&D; rather disappointing this year and well beaten with visor tried over C&D last time; cheekpieces which he wore when trained in Ireland are back on this time.
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6th

4

(11)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Ripon

Capital Guarantee

9st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Back to winning ways at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) last month; only sixth off this mark at Redcar last Saturday but the fact he won this race off 2lb higher last year provides hope; draw could have been kinder.

16/1

6th

3

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:12 Redcar

Capital Guarantee

10st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Not quite at best this season but exploited some help from the handicapper when winning narrowly at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) last month and ought to remain competitive after going back up 4lb.

7/1

20/1

  • Place: £7.20

Form: 3-3700

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Two fair AW runs following wind surgery last winter; mainly disappointing since, including on turf last twice; eyeshield now added.
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8th

5

(9)

2nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:50 Southwell (AW)

San Isidro

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

taken down early, took keen hold, held up in rear, rapid headway halfway, raced slightly wide but pressed leaders home turn, weakened quickly from 2f out

7/1

8th

5

(9)

2nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:50 Southwell (AW)

San Isidro

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

taken down early, took keen hold, held up in rear

7/1

7th

3

(2)

1st Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

San Isidro

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

His last win was in France in 2021 but he's dropped a long way in the weights and showed signs of a revival when third at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) two weeks ago; that was with an eyeshield added and he has claims if he can back that up.

3/1

OUR TIP

3/1

Form: -92212 D

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
In fine form with cheekpieces on earlier in the season, winning 6f handicap at Catterick (soft) and finishing close second in three other races at up to 7.5f; back from a break; best with some give in the ground; chance.
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3rd

7

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:13 Ripon

Mister Sox

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

A four-time scorer (including twice over C&D) in 2025; back on track with fifth of 20 over C&D 17 days ago when first home in his group; must enter calculations off the same mark in a change of headgear.

5/1

5th

14

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Mister Sox

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Two C&D wins last year and he is now 5lb lower than for the second of them; needs to bounce back from some modest efforts but that's quite possible under these conditions.

16/1

5th

7

(4)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Pontefract

Mister Sox

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner; all wins on good or slower but acts on fast ground; 1l second from this mark at Thirsk last month but needs to shrug off two lesser efforts.

9/1

Form: -68656 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won at Pontefract in August last year (6f, good) but hasn't been in such good form this season; back on last winning mark and stays 7f, but others look stronger.
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1

(15)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:30 Doncaster

Emily Post

9st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Well treated on old form but last win was two years ago and she's not posed a threat in her three runs this season; now drops back into a Class 6 event but she needs to find some extra spark.

12/1

7th

7

(3)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:03 Thirsk

Emily Post

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

On a losing run but handicapped accordingly and she ran a creditable race when fourth at Wetherby last month (7f, good to firm); better could be forthcoming.

5/1

Form: 408183 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Won over 6f at Leicester in July, but hasn't run as well since (5l third of four over 7f last time); these conditions suit and not without a chance.
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9th

9

(12)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Asmund

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Declan Carroll

Recent efforts not so hot, but he did win a 0-50 classified event at Leicester (6f, good to soft) in July and is 7lb lower than when a close fourth of 12 at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in March; worth a second look.

16/1

9th

9

(12)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Asmund

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Declan Carroll

Recent efforts not so hot, but he did win a 0-50 classified event at Leicester (6f, good to soft) in July and is 7lb lower than when a close fourth of 12 at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in March; worth a second look.

16/1

9th

8

(4)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:12 Redcar

Asmund

8st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Declan Carroll

Won a 0-50 classified event at Leicester (6f, good to soft) in July but he's come up short in handicaps since; won this race in 2022 but others look safer.

12/1

Form: 042170 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
In good form earlier this season, winning five-runner Haydock handicap in July (7f, good); two rather disappointing runs since (reportedly unsuited by fast ground last time); others are in better form.
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10th

11

(5)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Naval Academy

8st 13lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Mark Walford

Seen only four times this year, with best run his close second of six in modest race at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) two starts ago; sports refitted tongue-tie/cheekpieces; others have more pressing claims.

14/1

6

(9)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:05 Nottingham

Naval Academy

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Mark Walford

Ran best race this year when second at Carlisle last time (7f, good to soft); could go well, but ideally suited by some give in the ground and perhaps better at 7f.

15/2

2nd

7

(7)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:50 Carlisle

Naval Academy

9st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Mark Walford

Now 10lb lower than when winning over Haydock's 7f last July and took a step back in the right direction when fifth at Leicester (7f, good to firm) latest; he has soft-ground form if going back far enough.

6/1

16/1

Form: -02008 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Without a win since Redcar novice success in November 2022 (7f, heavy); good second with cheekpieces tried at Ayr in April (7f, good) but mainly disappointing since (slightly better run last time).
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9th

9

(1)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:33 Thirsk

Phoenix Fire

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Heavy-ground winner in 2022 but not won since and mainly disappointing last year; may have needed his reappearance five weeks ago but needs to leave it well behind.

14/1

1

(7)

28th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:10 Beverley

Phoenix Fire

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Heavy ground winner in 2022 but not won since and mainly disappointing last year; 11lb lower than at start of last season but might be one to watch this time.

12/1

1

(7)

28th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:10 Beverley

Phoenix Fire

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Heavy ground winner in 2022 but not won since and mainly disappointing last year; 11lb lower than at start of last season but might be one to watch this time.

12/1

14/1

Form: 854168 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in May 2022 (good) but other wins have all been on the AW, latest at Southwell last month; below par since.
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3rd

6

(10)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blackjack

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

Rarely runs at this track but has won six times over 6f on Tapeta at Newcastle/Southwell and belied 33-1 odds when close third over 7f here in July; could not get involved from off the pace at Southwell (6f) last month but a return to more positive tactics might show him in a better light.

12/1

14th

10

(5)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Blackjack

9st 7lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Alan Brown

Has won on turf but better on the AW and gave it a good go under a front-running ride last month at Wolverhampton (7f; just behind On Key); better known for his exploits at this trip; an exposed 9yo but not without hope.

14/1

3rd

2

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blackjack

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

Has won on turf but better on the AW and may have needed it at Wetherby last time after a break (and wind surgery); perhaps more effective at 6f, though.

16/1

6/1

Form: 334743 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Veteran; AW winner last December and some fair form since, notably when fourth at Catterick two runs ago (7f, good to firm, Manigordo fifth) and when third at Chelmsford last time (7f); each-way chance.
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10th

4

(12)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reputation

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

13yo who reappeared with a win at Southwell in May before a good third over this C&D next time; however, he was well beaten at the former track last time and needs to bounce back.

20/1

9th

9

(1)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Reputation

8st 10lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

13yo who reappeared with a C&D win in May before a good third at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month; most of these have something to prove whereas he arrives with very solid credentials.

6/1

3rd

8

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reputation

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

No sign at all of age wearying him during the winter, having won over C&D in November, and he returned from a break as fresh as paint with a 7f win at Southwell last month; back up 4lb; one of a few to consider.

8/1

11th
9 (3)
Beltane

8/1

Form: 582702

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Some fair runs for present yard this season, notably when runner-up at Catterick in July (7f, good to firm); creditable second on AW latest; each-way chance.
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3

(8)

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Leicester

Beltane

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Mark Walford

Placed five tims this season but his losing run stretches back over two years and he wasn't at his best at Redcar when last seen eight weeks ago; on a dangerous mark but others appeal more for win purposes.

13/2

7th

5

(4)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Beltane

10st 13lb

J: Miss Alice Cooke

T: Mark Walford

Latest of his three wins came at Beverley (8.5f, soft) over two years ago but he's been placed on five occasions this year; below his best at Ayr (7f, good) 16 days ago and he now goes back up to 1m with the headgear removed.

5/1

10/1

Form: 086875 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won over 7.5f at Beverley in June 2023 on good to firm when with Tim Easterby; bit disappointing for new yard this term, but fair run last time and on a good mark now; a possible.
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8th

10

(9)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Manigordo

9st 7lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Adrian Nicholls

Losing run up to 15 and has regressed for this yard in the past year or so; makes his Polytrack debut tonight and is hard to fancy on recent efforts.

25/1

19

29th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Manigordo

9st 1lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Nicholls

12th

10

(6)

16th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Manigordo

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Adrian Nicholls

Won over 7.5f at Beverley in June 2023 on good to firm when with Tim Easterby; bit disappointing for new yard this term, but fair run last time and on a good mark now; a possible.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £26.70
Straight Forecast £21.82
Tricast £392.35
Trifecta £431.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sparkling Red

Telegraph:

Mister Sox

The Times:

Emily Post

The Star:

Reputation

Daily Mail:

Mister Sox

Daily Mirror:

Mister Sox

Daily Record:

Mister Sox

RP RATINGS:

Sparkling Red

POSTDATA:

Sparkling Red

The Guardian:

Sparkling Red

D Express:

Sparkling Red

The Sun:

Sparkling Red