September 03 / 15.26 Thirsk

15.26

Good To Firm

Don Moss Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £6426
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Don Moss Memorial Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 023333

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
It has been some time since his last win but he has turned in a series of good runs in defeat in 2022, placed in six of his last seven starts; more minor money a real possibility.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

1st

4

(11)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Reputation

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

13yo whose most recent success came at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in November and he ran well when runner-up there when last seen 157 days ago; contender if ready to go on his return.

9/2

5/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 738177 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Always to the fore when winning a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton in July; that hasn't been a springboard to better things but the handicapper has given him a chance back on turf; not discounted back at 7f.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

22th

18

(13)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Society Lion

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ed Dunlop

Completed a double off 4lb higher at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last June but he's been well held in three runs this season; seems versatile regarding ground and tactics but he needs to rediscover his spark.

16/1

3rd

3

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

19:00 Chepstow

Society Lion

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ed Dunlop

At his best this time last year and is now 2lb lower than when last successful; well held in two runs back this spring, however, and didn't shine in two previous starts here, so has a bit to prove back from six weeks off.

12/1

7/1

Form: 066210 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two 1m wins at Pontefract to his name this season, latterly off 4lb lower last month; never in the hunt after a slow start at Newcastle last week; having his first 7f for the best part of two years; others appeal more.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(1)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:00 Redcar

Global Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Acts on any ground; still 4lb below his last winning mark but unplaced in all six starts so far this year, including when seventh of 11 at Pontefract (1m, good) on Friday; more needed.

9/1

8th

6

(1)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:00 Redcar

Global Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Acts on any ground; still 4lb below his last winning mark but unplaced in all six starts so far this year, including when seventh of 11 at Pontefract (1m, good) on Friday; more needed.

9/1

7th

9

(2)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

18:15 Pontefract

Global Spirit

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

disputed lead, led clearly after 3f, headed under 2f out, lost second inside final furlong, weakened inside final 110yds

20/1

Form: 100807 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Beat Chookie Dunedin at Catterick in May (7f, good to firm) and he is now 4lb lower; that is due to a string of modest efforts though and others have less to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

2

(6)

21st Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Catterick

Parys Mountain

10st 0lb

J: Kieran Schofield

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time C&D winner (the latest last May) who scored at Redcar last November; however, this 9yo has been tailed off over C&D on both outings this season and a dramatic turnaround is needed.

25/1

7th

5

(6)

19th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:22 Catterick

Parys Mountain

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold, led, pushed along and headed over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

10/1

12th

9

(6)

12th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:18 Catterick

Parys Mountain

9st 0lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Tim Easterby

Improved for his first run last season but won this two years ago on his reappearance (good to firm); last season ended with a win at Redcar (1m, heavy) and this four-time C&D winner could play a leading role if ready to rumble on his comeback.

8/1

Form: 103858 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Ended a losing run when readily beating seven rivals at Haydock (7f, good to soft) in July; not quite hit the same heights since but he's back to the same mark and could go well.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

81

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ayr

Golden Apollo

8st 7lb

T: Tim Easterby

5th

1

(2)

21st Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Golden Apollo

10st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Mark continues to fall and he displayed spark as recently as June, but this 9yo has been well beaten on last four starts.

12/1

Form: 242188 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won three times on AW over the winter and he carried the good work onto turf when landing a 7f handicap at Ayr in May (soft); not so good in either start since.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(8)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Ayr

Chookie Dunedin

8st 7lb

J: Franny Norton

T: R Mike Smith

raced in last

50/1

13th

14

(10)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:42 Ayr

Chookie Dunedin

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: R Mike Smith

towards rear

100/1

Form: 3-1870

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Prolific mare who made a winning seasonal return in a 6f handicap at Ayr in April; she has followed that with three lesser runs but she is back from an eight-week break off a handy mark; all wins over sprint trips and still to totally convince at 7f.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(10)

6th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Ayr

Pearl Of Qatar

8st 11lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Tristan Davidson

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, pushed along when chased winner over 2f out, switched left and ridden over 1f out, kept on but lost second inside final furlong, no extra final 110yds

10/1

2nd

9

(4)

27th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:19 Ayr

Pearl Of Qatar

9st 7lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Tristan Davidson

took keen hold, midfield, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on and went second but no chance with winner final 110yds

20/1

4th

4

(6)

18th Sep 2022

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

14:00 Hamilton

Pearl Of Qatar

9st 4lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Tristan Davidson

held up in midfield, pushed along over 2f out, soon hung right and ridden, kept on but no impression inside final furlong

20/1

Form: 114-57 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
4-4 at Chelmsford but 0-9 away from that track; rated some 25lb lower on turf than AW but his two runs after a break last month need bettering.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

5

(3)

9th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Trumble

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

in touch with leaders

33/1

20th

17

(3)

5th Nov 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:15 Curragh

Trumble

8st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

raced far side, towards rear

50/1

22th

2

(1)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 164y

13:45 Navan

Trumble

10st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Won four races (AW) for David Loughnane in Britain; 0-7 on Turf and off since last year; yard 2-48 last five seasons.

33/1

Form: 128234 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Can front-run, as when landing a small-field handicap at Ayr in April (7f, good); failed to fire last time (running for the second day in succession) but his two placed efforts beforehand read well enough; more appealing than many.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(2)

21st Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:17 Ayr

Merricourt

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has drawn a blank since winning in small field over C&D in April 2022; hasn't shaped too badly in some of his recent starts but he was down the field at Carlisle last time.

11/1

9th

3

(12)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

18:35 Carlisle

Merricourt

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

No win since April 2022 (7f, Ayr) but has slipped to a workable mark, running consistently at Musselburgh; didn't enjoy a great deal of luck when a closing fourth over 7f there last week; returns to a trip which probably suits best; stablemate of Loom Large.

7/1

4th

8

(8)

30th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

16:00 Musselburgh

Merricourt

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Beaten 16 times since last win last April but he's run three good races over C&D this season and is edging down the weights; each-way possible.

9/1

Non-runners

Trumble, Merricourt

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £33.00
Straight Forecast £36.03
Tricast £120.91
Trifecta £117.20

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Reputation

SPOTLIGHT:

Golden Apollo

Daily Express:

Trumble

NEWMARKET:

Society Lion

RP Ratings:

Golden Apollo

POSTDATA:

Golden Apollo

Daily Mail:

Golden Apollo

The Times:

Reputation

Telegraph:

Reputation

The Guardian:

Reputation

Daily Mirror:

Reputation

The Sun:

Reputation

The Star:

Reputation

Daily Record:

Reputation