September 12 / 17.20 Thirsk

17.20

Soft

Happy 25th Anniversary Lee And Kerry Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4536
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Happy 25th Anniversary Lee And Kerry Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.20
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 0-7723 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
On a losing run of 14 and although he looked to be on the way back when second of eight off this mark at Haydock (7f, good to soft) in July, he didn't build on it when a well-held third of eight at Ayr (7f, good) last month; his two wins as a 2yo came on soft/heavy, though, and with conditions likely to be in his favour he has to be respected.
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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(7)

2nd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Greyed

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Eight-time winner with first four on turf and latest four on Tapeta; his last success was by 3l here (9.4f) in December but he's been disappointing in both subsequent runs and needs to bounce back near his best.

14/1

8th

10

(4)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Greyed

8st 9lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Eight-time winner with first four on turf and last four on Tapeta; his last success was by 3l here (9.4f) last month but he flopped when favourite over C&D ten days ago; a switch to more prominent tactics may have backfired in that race but he needs to bounce back after that disappointing effort.

9/1

2

(8)

28th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:55 Ffos Las

First Greyed

11st 9lb

J: Mr Sam Burton

T: Thomas Faulkner

In excellent form in refitted visor on Tapata when last seen in spring, winning three in a row (1m-8.6f); has fitness and stamina to prove today but the return to turf on the slow side of good won't be a problem.

11/2

14/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 095318 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Having dropped in the weights he ran well to finish third of 15 over C&D (good) in June and returned to winning form at Newcastle (7f, AW) early last month, but not so good when sent off favourite back there last time; previous efforts on ground softer than good have been modest.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

3

(11)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

14:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Northbound

10st 12lb

J: Miss Rosie Howarth

T: Roger Fell

Two wins for Peter Niven this year, the second of them a wide-margin success over C&D in April; unplaced in two turf runs for Roger Fell but could fare better back on AW.

14/1

10th

8

(14)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:22 Ripon

Northbound

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

Two wins at around 1m on AW this year; 1-22 on turf but he was only beaten a short head at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) in April (his final start for Peter Niven); seventh of 12 in this grade at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) on stable debut 22 days ago; place chance.

14/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 316326 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Front-runner and C&D winner who had been running well this season prior to a lesser effort at Carlisle (6f, good) last time; still 5lb above his last winning mark, but the return to this trip is in his favour and could be dangerous if left alone in front; most wins on good ground or faster, but has run well on a soft surface.
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8th

9

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Langholm

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Ended 2025 below par and yet to hit top form this season, well held in 7f Catterick handicap last time; this course winner needs to take a big step forward.

33/1

10th

14

(13)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Langholm

8st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Michael Dods

Three-time C&D winner who may have needed last month's reappearance run at Thirsk, but this 10yo was soundly beaten and his sole win last season came in a classified race (C&D); others are more compelling.

25/1

13th

10

(11)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Langholm

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Course winner but he ended last season with a poor effort in 7f Newcastle handicap; this veteran has gone well fresh though, so is no forlorn hope on his reappearance.

20/1

OUR TIP

5/1

Form: 122443 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Handy sort who has mainly been running well all year and may have gone even closer with a clear run when third of eight at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) five days ago; soft ground would be in his favour, but his consistency is earning him little respite from the handicapper (still 6lb above last winning mark).
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14th

7

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Kats Bob

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Enthusiastic front-runner who shone for Ruth Carr in 2025, winning five 6f handicaps (including a defeat of Jonny Concrete here on good to firm); creditable in-frame efforts on two of three starts this year without necessarily suggesting he's ready to strike again.

14/1

4th

3

(7)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Kats Bob

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Enthusiastic front-runner who shone for Ruth Carr in 2025, winning five 6f handicaps (including here on good to firm); encouraging seasonal return at Catterick (6f, good) last month and likely remains in better form than his subsequent Ripon ninth might suggest as he was second home on his side.

11/2

12/1

Form: 254025

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Dual 6f AW winner late last year who has only raced four times on turf, as when going down narrowly at Catterick (7f, good to firm) last month; not so good on soft ground over the same C&D six days ago, though, and that leaves him with something to prove.
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10th

4

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Patontheback

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Gemma Tutty

Has won three of his 34 races on turf, the latest off this mark at Musselburgh last August (7f, good); should come on for his reappearance run and a possible.

9/1

6th

7

(1)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Patontheback

9st 10lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gemma Tutty

He lacks a recent run and was below par more often than not last year; however, he reappears on a handy mark and, with his stable going well, it will be no surprise if this C&D winner is in the mix.

12/1

2

(7)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Patontheback

9st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gemma Tutty

Took advantage of a reduced mark at Musselburgh in August; couple of poor efforts since that win, however, and has proved far from consistent this year.

14/1

Form: 641446 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Best known as a Beverley specialist, but has won twice over C&D; just 2lb above his last winning mark, but although he has run well on soft ground he looks best on a faster surface; stable triple-handed.
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4th

8

(5)

4th Oct 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Leicester

Proud Archi

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

prominent, ridden over 2f out, lost ground over 1f out, keeping on when hung right inside final furlong

12/1

6th

4

(6)

12th Sep 2022

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Proud Archi

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Michael Dods

towards rear of midfield, outpaced and pushed along from over 3f out, some headway towards near side over 2f out, ridden and no impression from over 1f out

10/1

6th

10

(1)

27th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

13:30 Beverley

Proud Archi

8st 12lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael Dods

midfield, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

11/1

Form: 734354 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
6f course winner who ran creditably in first-time cheekpieces (now removed) when fourth of ten at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month; has run well on good to soft ground (over 6f), but looks best on a faster surface and his stamina will be properly tested over this trip in the likely conditions.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(7)

12th Sep 2022

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Truth In Jest

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

slightly awkward start, in touch with leaders, pushed along from 3f out, ridden when bit short of room 2f out, weakened from 1f out

14/1

4th

10

(5)

13th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:23 Doncaster

Truth In Jest

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Nigel Tinkler

prominent, going okay on outer over 2f out, pushed along and unbalanced under 2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong

10/1

8/1

Form: 538330 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Course winner who acts on any ground and has dropped to an attractive mark, but losing run up to 13 and has to put a moderate effort at Beverley (7f, good) last month behind him; others appeal more.
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5th

10

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

1-34 on the AW, that win coming over 6f at Southwell in April 2021; rather out of sorts over 6f-1m this year and now tries 5f for the first time since May 2024.

33/1

11th

11

(9)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Without a victory since 2023 and he has yet to make the frame in seven starts in 2026; hard to warm to.

33/1

6th

9

(5)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Minor classified form at 1m, 7f and 6f this year and it's 13 months since he posed a serious threat in a handicap (over 7f at Southwell); up against it.

25/1

Form: 383414 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Amateur-ridden the last twice, winning at Redcar (1m, good to firm) in July but finishing last of four at Ayr (1m, good) last month; has plenty of good form on soft ground as well and capable of playing a part if bouncing back.
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8th

8

(7)

20th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Viva Voce

9st 4lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Tom McGuinness

Ended a lengthy losing run when scoring at Dundalk (1m, Polytrack) last month but he was always out the back in his follow-up bid here (7f) on Saturday; now steps back up in trip but he has something to prove again on this quick turnaround.

9/1

4/1

Form: 022122 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
In fine form in recent months with her Ayr success (6f, good to soft) in June surrounded by four silver medals, only going down narrowly the last twice; this trip in soft ground will test her stamina, but hard to rule out in her current mood.
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7th

12

(10)

3rd May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dandys Gold

9st 4lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

This is her level nowadays but she kept on well to score over C&D a week ago and is effectively only 3lb higher under 4lb penalty; probably won't be far away.

5/1

7th

12

(10)

3rd May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dandys Gold

9st 4lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

This is her level nowadays but she kept on well to score over C&D a week ago and is effectively only 3lb higher under 4lb penalty; probably won't be far away.

5/1

1st

6

(1)

26th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dandys Gold

9st 4lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

in touch with leaders, some headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, jockey dropped rein but kept on inside final 110yds

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £41.80
Straight Forecast £39.64
Tricast £239.80
Trifecta £336.00

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Kats Bob

SPOTLIGHT:

First Greyed

Telegraph:

Dandys Gold

The Times:

Barney's Bay

The Star:

Langholm

POSTDATA:

Kats Bob

The Guardian:

Kats Bob

Daily Express:

Kats Bob

Daily Mirror:

Kats Bob

The Sun:

Kats Bob

Daily Record:

Kats Bob

RP Ratings:

First Greyed

Daily Mail:

Dandys Gold