April 04 / 16.15 Thirsk

16.15

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

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 53511-

Last run: 194 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Has form on good to soft; went out on a high in 2022, winning twice over 1m on AW; siblings were capable of going well on their reappearance for this yard and this first run over a bare 7f should not be a problem in the conditions.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

11

(16)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Redcar

Hoots Toots

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Started this season with a 7f win at Thirsk (soft; 9-2) in April but he's not come close to that form since; now 2lb lower than for last win but he needs a major upturn in form; tongue-tie back on.

25/1

6th

8

(8)

21st Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:17 Ayr

Hoots Toots

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Hard to get excited by his recent efforts but he has dipped back to the mark he was successful from at Thirsk (7f, soft) in the spring and it wouldn't be a surprise to see him stage a revival back from a short break.

16/1

7th

7

(6)

30th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

14:15 Pontefract

Hoots Toots

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Returned from a six-month absence to beat his nine rivals at Thirsk in April (7f, soft), completing a hat-trick in the process; three lesser efforts have followed and the returning tongue-tie (worn for his first two wins) needs to turn things around.

16/1

2nd
6 (10)
Makalu

20/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 90088- C

Last run: 238 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Successful handicap debut over 7f in 2021 (good); had a slow season for new yard in 2022 but is on a lowly mark now and worth watching for signs of a revival; worn headgear on last three starts but not today.
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5th

12

(8)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

15:42 Beverley

Makalu

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four wins last year included one over C&D; made a winning return at Southwell (1m, AW) in March but well beaten back on turf twice since; not quite sure what to expect.

16/1

5th

12

(8)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

15:42 Beverley

Makalu

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four wins last year included one over C&D; made a winning return at Southwell (1m, AW) in March but well beaten back on turf twice since; not quite sure what to expect.

16/1

11th

14

(4)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:30 Thirsk

Makalu

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ruth Carr

Reappeared with a win at Southwell (1m, AW) in March but then ran badly behind Jez Bomb and three more of these over C&D 11 days ago.

11/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 52909- C

Last run: 144 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
All wins on good ground at 1m and 1m2f; on a handy mark, 5lb lower than latest success last May, but he hasn't shone on last three reappearances and there are likely to be other days for him.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(13)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Little Ted

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

9-96; just failed to reel in Wyvern over 7f here in December but laboured since; weakened, well down the field at Ripon (1m, good; beaten 17l) latest; is fairly treated but the chances are that age is beginning to catch up with him.

10/1

12th

5

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Little Ted

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Has three course wins over 1m2f; hasn't figured at Redcar or Ayr since returning to turf last month; best watched.

16/1

Form: 153-54 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Improved when winning back over 7f at Carlisle last May (soft) then followed up over 1m at Wetherby (good); possibly found the latter trip on good to soft stretching him in July on final start and well worth considering back under these conditions after finishing thereabouts on AW of late.
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9

(8)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Redcar

Darbucks

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

Can front-run; made all at Ayr (7f, soft) in July but he failed to back that up at that same track next time; fair fourth having dictated the gallop at Hamilton (8.5f, good to soft) three weeks ago and now returns to 7f.

6/1

4th

2

(7)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:15 Hamilton

Darbucks

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

Three wins from his last nine starts, the latest at Ayr (7f, soft) in July, and he can't be discounted; however, good runs have been in the minority this year and it's been a long time since he won beyond 7f.

7/1

8th

6

(6)

21st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Darbucks

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Christopher Kellett

Enhanced his good form figures here with a narrow success over this trip 15 days ago when the ground was soft; overcame a wide draw that day; must have a chance.

9/2

11/2

Form: 16942- D

Last run: 161 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Has a good recent record at 7f when ground is good to soft or soft, winning three of last five starts under those conditions; on a winning mark and of more interest than most.
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7th

11

(3)

3rd Oct 2023

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:57 Ayr

Spartakos

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

took keen hold, prominent, weakened over 1f out

16/1

5th

7

(2)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:50 Catterick

Spartakos

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Katie Scott

mounted in chute and walked to post, led narrowly on inner, switched to near side over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

3/1

1st

4

(3)

17th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

17:45 Musselburgh

Spartakos

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

taken down early, prominent, led 3f out, soon pushed along and went clear, ridden over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, easily

5/2

OUR TIP

Form: 03-048

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Maiden who didn't go on for Kevin Ryan and needs more than he's shown for this yard, over hurdles and on the AW; should be well treated if the return to turf is what's wanted.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(6)

4th May 2023

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:55 Redcar

Positive Force

8st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Rebecca Menzies

Yet to get his head in front and he arrives below par, only 12th in 1m Southwell handicap 16 days ago; cheekpieces and tongue strap go back on with lots to prove.

5/1

12th

5

(5)

18th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Positive Force

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Rebecca Menzies

midfield

10/1

6th

1

(11)

4th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Thirsk

Positive Force

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Maiden who didn't go on for Kevin Ryan and needs more than he's shown for this yard, over hurdles and on the AW; should be well treated if the return to turf is what's wanted.

9/1

7th
7 (7)
Ginato

12/1

Form: 46696-

Last run: 192 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Has run well over 7f on AW but turf efforts at this trip aren't as good and he was out of sorts on final starts in 2022; first time he's gone without headgear for the best part of two years.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(10)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

17:05 Catterick

Ginato

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

outpaced in rear, always behind

12/1

5th

8

(4)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Ginato

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Not particularly solid on 2023 evidence and losing run is mounting up; close fourth off a stone higher mark in this contest 12 months ago but he's handicapped on the inferior form since.

10/1

7th

7

(1)

5th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Thirsk

Ginato

9st 2lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Hasn't won since 2021; best run this year when close third to Made Of Lir (with whom he is 3lb better off today) at Ripon last time (6f, good); best on good going or softer; chance if it rains, though stall 1 not ideal.

7/1

16/1

Form: 05-608

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Maiden; running over different trips for new yard but had form at 7f on slow surfaces in Ireland and he could have more of a say back on turf.
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12th

11

(2)

8th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:25 Catterick

Sir Dotti

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Andrew Crook

32-race maiden who has plenty to find on recent form and would be a surprise winner.

50/1

8th

10

(2)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Sir Dotti

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Andrew Crook

31-race maiden who has poor claims on recent form and can be readily opposed.

50/1

8th

12

(2)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:15 Beverley

Sir Dotti

9st 0lb

J: Neeraj Rawal

T: Andrew Crook

Longstanding maiden who has yet to make the frame this season; very opposable.

50/1

8/1

Form: 535-

Last run: 204 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Front-running promise at Redcar last June (6f, good to firm) behind rivals who now have handicap marks in the 70s; way below that form on soft in September and today's conditions are a worry but she makes handicap debut and is bred to improve for 7f.
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9th

3

(4)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muddy Lynn

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

slowly away, in rear, headway up the centre over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

10/1

9th

3

(4)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muddy Lynn

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

slowly away, in rear, headway up the centre over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

10/1

9th

9

(12)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:20 Newcastle (AW)

Muddy Lynn

11st 0lb

J: Miss Kayleigh Rayner

T: Seb Spencer

Ended a lengthy losing run when scoring over C&D in October but she's not easy to predict and was never involved when favourite here (7f) last time; now drops back in trip but she needs to step up again to make an impact in this competitive race; blinkers back on.

16/1

16/1

Form: 8887-5

Last run: 90 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who showed signs of ability on the AW as 2yo but handicap form has amounted to little and she needs to do quite a bit better for the step up to 7f.
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10th

8

(9)

13th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Kittybrewster

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Suzzanne France

13-race maiden; not beaten far into fourth over C&D in October but only seen once since and she was well behind a couple of these rivals.

50/1

6th

5

(4)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Kittybrewster

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Suzzanne France

12-race maiden who perked up with a close fourth in a C&D handicap in October; didn't get the best of runs in that race but this looks tough on these terms and she has some work to do on her return.

16/1

4th

8

(11)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Kittybrewster

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Suzzanne France

Placed over C&D on her second start (November 2021) but she has struggled since moving into handicaps; return to AW needs to give her a lift.

33/1

Form: 9/6277 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

9

(1)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

18:45 Beverley

Little Gem

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Mark Weatherer

Fibresand winner over 7f two years ago; missed all of 2022 but clear signs of retaining her ability on AW this year; still has a bit to prove on turf.

16/1

10

(8)

4th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Thirsk

Little Gem

8st 9lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Mark Weatherer

7th

10

(1)

6th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Little Gem

9st 0lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Mark Weatherer

After a long absence she ran respectably on Tapeta (7f) in her first two runs for this yard but her form cooled at Southwell last Thursday and that took her record to 1-18; down the list.

66/1

Non-runners

Little Gem

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Payout
Exacta £37.10
Straight Forecast £32.36
Tricast £219.13
Trifecta £366.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Darbucks

SPOTLIGHT:

Hoots Toots

The Guardian:

Spartakos

RP Ratings:

Hoots Toots

The Star:

Hoots Toots

The Times:

Darbucks

Telegraph:

Darbucks

D Express:

Darbucks

Daily Mirror:

Darbucks

Daily Record:

Darbucks

Daily Mail:

Spartakos

The Sun:

Spartakos