April 04 / 15.45 Thirsk

15.45

Soft

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

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5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 4-81U6 D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Had just one run in a 7f turf handicap, a keeping-on third of 18 at Redcar in October (good to soft); has improved on AW since, finding plenty when winning at Wolverhampton in January; not clear run in only completion since and may well carry AW progress back to turf.
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12th

3

(2)

12th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:05 Catterick

Miss Calculation

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

Below par in April on last two starts but may have been ready for a break and she could go well on her comeback if conditions are in her favour (best turf form is on slow ground).

12/1

6th

5

(10)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

17:40 Beverley

Miss Calculation

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: John Quinn

Back to winning ways at Thirsk (7f, soft) but couldn't match that form when only fifth under a penalty at Catterick (7f, heavy) eight days later; turned out again quickly off a 4lb higher mark than at Thirsk and is trying a new trip; reasons to oppose.

11/4

8/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 598-66

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on good to soft when last seen on turf in July (sole turf run on slower than good); failed to hold form after making winning AW debut in October and has questions to answer under the conditions.
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10th

13

(3)

12th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:05 Catterick

Revoquable

8st 10lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Won at Beverley in July but three lesser performances have followed and he needs to get back on track.

16/1

7th

5

(8)

30th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:30 Musselburgh

Revoquable

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Not at the top of his game at Beverley the last twice but he's just 2lb higher than when winning there (7.4f, good to firm) three runs ago and is not ruled out in this weak race.

13/2

7th

4

(1)

16th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Revoquable

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

in rear

11/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 35370-

Last run: 126 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Sole win at 6f on good to soft but she stays 7f and went down only narrowly on her reappearance at Redcar last April (soft); this is the first time she's had the same conditions since so worth considering.
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1st

8

(8)

15th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

13:35 Chester

Lockdown Lass

9st 3lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Gary Hanmer

Has had her moments at the stalls and can pull hard but she's progressed nicely in recent times, including two soft-ground wins in July (one from stall 12 over C&D); goes on the shortlist.

3/1

2nd

7

(5)

1st Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

16:00 Carlisle

Lockdown Lass

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Gary Hanmer

5yo mare who has form figures of 331132 on turf this season and she rallied when when finishing second at Haydock (7f) last time; all of those runs were on slow ground but she's effective on good to firm and this step back up in trip is no problem; respected.

11/4

2nd

9

(7)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 5

17:50 Haydock

Lockdown Lass

8st 5lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Gary Hanmer

Won two in a row last month (7f/1m, soft) and solid third off this mark at Doncaster (1m, soft); has also won on good to soft; could do without the ground drying out but she can be bang there if conditions suit.

4/1

Form: 11-432 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Stays 1m but has had a good strike-rate over 7f in recent times, winning three of his last five attempts, at Carlisle (good to firm; acts on heavy) and on the AW in December; remains in form; bold show likely.
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3rd

3

(4)

25th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

13:45 Hamilton

Martin’s Brig

9st 10lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: David Thompson

in rear, outpaced over 3f out, headway over 2f out, hung right and went third over 1f out, no extra final 110yds, just held third

14/1

8th

6

(9)

19th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Martin’s Brig

9st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

All three wins have come over 7f, including two at Southwell (Tapeta) late last year; does stay this far and went close over C&D in February, but needs to bounce back from a couple of lesser efforts.

20/1

8th

7

(9)

17th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:30 Beverley

Martin’s Brig

9st 7lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: David Thompson

Disappointing favourite at Redcar (7f) eight weeks ago but he has twice finished second at that track this season, including a near miss off this mark; revival would be no surprise.

7/1

20/1

Form: 47858- D

Last run: 154 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has something to find with Lockdown Lass on reappearance at Redcar last April (7f, soft) but it was still a fair effort; mixed since but had wind surgery since last seen in November; not ruled out.
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8th

9

(5)

7th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:58 Hamilton

Billy Wedge

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Neil Mechie

Has run well in both starts since returning last month from wind surgery, as when third of 11 at Redcar (7f, soft) last time; drop in trip poses a question, as does a record of 3-42.

6/1

3rd

13

(7)

17th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Redcar

Billy Wedge

8st 4lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Neil Mechie

Record of 3-41; only fifth of 11 on his comeback run over this far and he's 6lb out of the weights.

25/1

5th

11

(8)

4th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Thirsk

Billy Wedge

8st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Neil Mechie

Has something to find with Lockdown Lass on reappearance at Redcar last April (7f, soft) but it was still a fair effort; mixed since but had wind surgery since last seen in November; not ruled out.

20/1

Form: 064-96 D

Last run: 73 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Minor form in sole turf run last April; winning handicap debut over 7f on Southwell AW in August and although running well enough in defeat since she needs to find her best form in first turf handicap.
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9th

7

(8)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tea Garden

9st 3lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Alex French

Generally reliable 5yo who got back on the scoresheet over C&D in July and she didn't get much luck in a classified event at Catterick (sixth of 13) last time; still looks on a workable mark and she's respected back on AW.

11/2

6th

14

(6)

8th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:25 Catterick

Tea Garden

9st 2lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alex French

Off the mark for the year at Wolverhampton last time (7f), having run fairly consistently all season; unexposed on turf; a possible.

7/2

1st

8

(6)

11th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tea Garden

9st 3lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alex French

midfield, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on well final 110yds, led final stride, just prevailed

12/1

7/1

Form: 636-27

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Hasn't raced in a 7f turf handicap since finishing fourth of 18 at Redcar in late 2021 (good to soft) and usually runs over 6f these days; bit to prove on soft turf after lesser effort on AW in February.
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6th

4

(1)

30th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Enderman

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

took keen hold, disputed lead, lost position over 2f out, weakened from 1f out

100/30

1st

9

(6)

3rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:40 Nottingham

Enderman

8st 9lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Paul Midgley

Yet to add to his nursery win in 2020 but placed twice in a visor this summer, losing out only by a neck when second over C&D (soft) on latter occasion; back up in grade today but could have a say.

8/1

13/2

Form: 27-064

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Should improve on recent AW form now back on turf but best form at 6f, winning on good to soft at Catterick in September, and needs improvement for this rare run over 7f.
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9th

11

(1)

8th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:35 Catterick

Jackmeister Rudi

8st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Won off an 11lb higher mark in first-time cheekpieces over C&D last September (good to soft); best run for a while when fourth at Wolverhampton but was then behind some of these back here 13 days ago.

12/1

5th

8

(1)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

17:05 Catterick

Jackmeister Rudi

8st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

midfield, outpaced 2f out, rallied over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong

9/1

4th

3

(2)

19th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jackmeister Rudi

9st 9lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Katie Scott

Both wins on turf (6f, good to soft) last year and has run creditably a few times over C&D this season; last two efforts have been modest but he drops to this level for the first time and could go well if rediscovering his best form.

16/1

8/1

Form: 35408-

Last run: 185 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Blew hot and cold in a handful of handicaps last year but he did go close over 7f on reappearance at Haydock in May (good to soft) and has a weights chance off 5lb lower back from a break.
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6th

9

(5)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

17:45 Beverley

Brunello Breeze

8st 9lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Tom Tate

0-14 and although he has been taking a few steps in the right direction of late, he could be outclassed by a few of these.

20/1

5th

10

(10)

3rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:25 Nottingham

Brunello Breeze

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Tom Tate

held up in rear, outpaced and pushed along 4f out, rallied 2f out, kept on but no impression inside final furlong

33/1

20/1

Form: 02409- D

Last run: 162 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Six wins include two at 7f, one on good to soft; last year's successes came over 6f, though, and he would be breaking the mould if ready to go on reappearance.
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13th

10

(12)

21st Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Catterick

Rain Cap

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Made it course win number four when scoring over C&D (good) last month and runner-up at Hamilton eight days later (6f, good to soft; rider dropped whip over 1f out); he's on the shortlist.

8/1

2nd

2

(12)

20th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Hamilton

Rain Cap

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Won this last year (good to firm) and also scored on soft ground the following month; after three poor runs he returned to form with a win at Catterick (7f, good) last Wednesday and is a key player if again on a going day.

9/4

Form: 51170- D

Last run: 109 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Won her two most recent 7f handicaps on turf, at Catterick last July (good and good to firm); lesser efforts on Tapeta before Christmas (has form on that surface) and this is her first run on soft.
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3rd

3

(4)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:50 Catterick

Liberty Breeze

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Simon Whitaker

in touch with leaders, outpaced over 2f out, soon switched to near side, rallied on outer over 1f out, went third inside final 110yds, no match for first two

3/1

2nd

11

(9)

12th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:05 Catterick

Liberty Breeze

8st 12lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Simon Whitaker

Made it C&D win number three when scoring here in June and she returned to form with close fourth at Southwell (7f, AW) a fortnight ago; unproven on slow ground; could play leading role now back at favourite venue.

6/1

4th

5

(1)

28th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:00 Southwell (AW)

Liberty Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Simon Whitaker

In good form at Catterick (7f) this summer with a win and two seconds but she's been well below form on turf and Tapeta in last two runs; goes back up in trip but she's 0-9 on AW and others are preferred; cheekpieces worn last time are removed.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £48.40
Straight Forecast £39.93
Tricast £150.81
Trifecta £254.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Miss Calculation

Daily Mail:

Martin's Brig

The Guardian:

Lockdown Lass

RP Ratings:

Jackmeister Rudi

Daily Mirror:

Brunello Breeze

The Times:

Revoquable

POSTDATA:

Enderman

Telegraph:

Miss Calculation

The Sun:

Miss Calculation

D Express:

Lockdown Lass

The Star:

Martin's Brig

Daily Record:

Martin's Brig