August 26 / 13.15 Thirsk

13.15

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AJA Novice Flat Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap (For Riders With No More Than 3 Wins At Start Of Season)

  • Prize money: £2771.82
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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AJA Novice Flat Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap (For Riders With No More Than 3 Wins At Start Of Season)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £3.50

Form: 2200-2

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Yet to win but has been second in three of her last five starts, including when beaten 1l at Carlisle (5f, good) this month; up 2lb; closely matched with Polam Lane on Redcar running last September; player.
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Verdict Starting price

14

(4)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:10 Pontefract

Secret Equity

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Chance on last year's best but she's only been seen twice this year, eight months apart, and hasn't shown a great deal on either occasion; the addition of an eyeshield isn't enough to tempt.

20/1

12th

12

(2)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

16:35 Carlisle

Secret Equity

8st 10lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Julie Camacho

in touch with leaders

25/1

11th

10

(6)

2nd Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Equity

8st 11lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Julie Camacho

Off the mark when landing a Thirsk handicap (6f, good) in August but she's not gone on from that and was only sixth of nine on Tapeta at Southwell last time; this drop back to 5f should be fine but she's now 1-17 and others look stronger; headgear back on.

14/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 731352 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Triple 6f winner on good/good to firm; 2lb higher than the latest of those, at Carlisle in June; went close from this mark on AW latest (6f; first-time cheekpieces); inconsistent but a contender if close to best.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

11

(5)

24th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Thirsk

Polam Lane

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David & Nicola Barron

A fair 5f/6f winner in 2022 but he's yet to offer much in three runs this season after a 19-month absence; he's falling in the weights but still needs to take a big step forward.

33/1

7th

9

(3)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:50 Carlisle

Polam Lane

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

in touch with leaders, weakened final furlong

12/1

11th

2

(1)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Polam Lane

11st 2lb

J: Miss Alice Keighley

T: David & Nicola Barron

A two-time 5f/6f scorer in 2022 but off for 19 months before beating only one in 5f Catterick handicap five days ago; he should take a step forward now.

8/1

100/30

Form: 5-0026 BF

Last run: 51 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Took a good step forward when beaten 1l into second over C&D (good) on his reappearance in June; missed the break when favourite at Catterick (7f, good) latest; up 2lb but looks well treated if he can reproduce that previous C&D effort.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(7)

6th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dreamcasing

8st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

led early, headed and prominent after 2f

10/1

3rd

9

(1)

29th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dreamcasing

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

In decent form at classified level this year, notably winning over C&D on penultimate run; return to this scenario looks a plus but he's still seeking a first handicap win.

10/1

5th

3

(2)

17th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Dreamcasing

10st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Fourth, and one place behind Secret Daay, in slower division to Beneficiary, Atrafan and Rebelle Lady's over C&D last week but that came off a 221-day break and he opened his account over a furlong further at Wolverhampton on Monday, holding on well after taking it up turning in; carries 5lb more than his rivals but this may be an easier race.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 677539 BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Sole success was on debut as a juvenile (5f, good), when with William Haggas; joined current trainer prior to latest run, when supported but disappointing as joint-favourite at Doncaster (6f, good to firm); drops a further 3lb and is on a handy mark if he can be revived.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(6)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

Yazaman

8st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Four wins last May-July, with no joy since; he finished close up four and five starts back, acts on soft and is edging down the weights, but he was never dangerous in Westgate Warrior's C&D race two weeks ago.

10/1

9

(6)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:47 Nottingham

Yazaman

8st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Four wins last May-July, with no joy since; he finished close up four and five starts back, acts on soft and is edging down the weights, but he was never dangerous in Westgate Warrior's C&D race two weeks ago.

10/1

7th

8

(11)

15th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Yazaman

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Four wins last May-July, with no joy since but he finished close up three and four starts back (his last two runs at 5f) before two lesser shows over 6f; beaten a head off this mark over C&D (good) in August, so a case can be made.

10/1

Form: 925554 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
12lb lower than sole win, recorded at Haydock (6f, good) 13 months ago; has been nowhere near that level this summer but would have claims from this mark if back in the form of his close second at Haydock in April.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

3

(11)

21st Jun 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Newcastle (AW)

Macho Pride

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Ruth Carr

5lb better off with Beast Of Burden for a C&D defeat of just over 1l last month, and last week's fine Hamilton second was a third podium finish from as many starts since; losing run mounting up, but claims still good.

4/1

2nd

4

(12)

14th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:50 Hamilton

Macho Pride

11st 2lb

J: Miss Chelsea Brooks

T: Ruth Carr

Sandwiched between Beast Of Burden and Zegos Surprise when second at Newcastle early last month and has backed that effort up twice since (one C&D), albeit held behind Giselles Izzy latest; obvious place claims.

9/1

3rd

1

(1)

1st Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:22 Ripon

Macho Pride

9st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Poor strike-rate and on a long losing run but he is fully effective over C&D and he comes here on the back of two seconds last month; drawn on the outside and may have to wait a bit longer to get off the mark for this yard.

9/2

Form: 035354 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Without a win in last 22 starts; recent efforts suggest that he can't be ruled out of the first three but will need more to be winning again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(6)

24th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:25 Ripon

Excessable

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who is on a lengthy losing run; the odd promising effort this year but he wasn't at his best last time and others look stronger.

16/1

8

(7)

28th Aug 2022

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Beverley

Excessable

8st 9lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Tim Easterby

Without a win in his last 23 starts; 6f may stretch him these days so dropping back to 5f should suit but others have a bit more going for them.

10/1

4th

3

(2)

6th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:02 Redcar

Excessable

9st 7lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Tim Easterby

prominent, chased leaders halfway, ridden final furlong, made no impression

9/2

Form: 789710 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has been a good servant, winning 10-64 on turf, including over C&D (good); took advantage of a handy mark to win at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) on his penultimate start; returned there latest and ran well below par; not ruled out but needs to bounce back.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(10)

29th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

East Street Revue

9st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

midfield, pushed along 3f out, ridden and weakened from over 1f out

6/1

4th

14

(8)

22nd Dec 2022

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

East Street Revue

8st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Winner of ten races in his career including at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in July, but that success sticks out like a sore thumb compared with his other efforts this year; unplaced in all eight starts on the AW; look elsewhere.

20/1

11

(5)

15th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:05 Southwell (AW)

East Street Revue

8st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Scored at Doncaster (6f) in July but his more recent form is far less encouraging, retried in cheekpieces when only ninth over C&D last time; he's hard to enthuse over.

12/1

Form: 575243

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Multiple AW winner who is 0-15 on turf (placed five times, including twice in three starts for current trainer); each-way player again but likely to need to pull out a bit more to win.
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2nd

3

(2)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blazing Hot

9st 9lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Michael Herrington

took keen hold, prominent

9/1

2nd

3

(2)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blazing Hot

9st 9lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Michael Herrington

took keen hold, prominent

9/1

8th

2

(5)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Blazing Hot

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Multiple AW winner over this trip but hasn't been at best since last win in January; back on same mark as that success but something to find with Latin Five on latest C&D form.

8/1

Form: 546474 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 10st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Debut winner at Doncaster last year; acts on good but suited by soft/heavy; has joined this trainer from Rebecca Menzies since finishing last of four at Nottingham (6f, good to firm) in June; claims from this mark if reproducing her best effort over 6f this season; headgear left off.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(1)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:40 Catterick

Miss Calculation

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Stella Barclay

Last win was over C&D in May 2024 off 2lb higher mark; mainly kept to AW since and can start slowly; would hold claims if back on song.

13/2

Non-runners

Blazing Hot, Miss Calculation

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £27.00
Straight Forecast £42.34
Tricast £78.51
Trifecta £81.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dreamcasing

POSTDATA:

East Street Revue

The Guardian:

Polam Lane

Telegraph:

Blazing Hot

The Star:

Secret Equity

RP Ratings:

Dreamcasing

The Times:

Dreamcasing

Daily Express:

Polam Lane

Daily Mirror:

Blazing Hot

Daily Record:

Secret Equity

Daily Mail:

East Street Revue