May 11 / 20.10 Thirsk

20.10

Soft

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  • 0m 7f 218y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Evs (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 655311 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
0-5 on AW but different proposition switched to turf this spring, scoring twice over 1m in the mud at Windsor; reduced lead late on last week but had things under control a long way out and an effectively 9lb higher mark (including 6lb penalty) may not prevent her completing a hat-trick.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 1

14:05 Epsom

Sparks Fly

9st 11lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Four-time Listed winner who made Group 3 breakthrough at Saint-Cloud (1m, very soft) last October; ran well when 2l fourth in Group 2 Huxley Stakes at Chester (10.3f, good) four weeks ago; third in this last year and a penalty shouldn't prevent her being competitive again.

11/4

4th

9

(1)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 1

14:35 Chester

Sparks Fly

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Loughnane

Admirable mare who is 12-21 on turf including wins at Group 3/Listed level; has winning form over C&D, but will need to improve plenty on her reappearance effort at Saint-Cloud in March if she is to play a part here.

33/1

12/1

  • Place: £5.40

Form: 547-

Last run: 241 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Three outings over 7f (good or softer) at the end of last summer, failing to go from her debut fifth; it's possible she'll regain the progressive thread in handicaps this year but a watching brief is the percentage call this time; stable also runs Hale End.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(1)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sea In The Dark

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Dods

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

25/1

9th

10

(11)

6th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sea In The Dark

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Maiden; mainly modest form although has shown signs of promise; tailed off on latest start (1m2f, heavy); may improve on AW debut.

16/1

14/1

Form: 736-35 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m Ripon novice (good to firm) last summer but it's hard to get too excited by his efforts in handicap company on his last five outings; faded over 1m2f latest so this drop back in trip may help but others are still preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(2)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

13:48 Hamilton

Rievaulx Raver

9st 11lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Continues to tumble down the weights and he's one to watch in the betting in a first-time tongue-tie, but he's been well beaten on all three starts this season and a major turnaround is required.

16/1

11th

8

(5)

11th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Ripon

Rievaulx Raver

9st 8lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Gained both wins over C&D but seems badly to have lost his way since his dead-heat here last June; well-beaten 50-1 shot on both appearances this year; considered only if much stronger in the betting today.

12/1

14th

11

(4)

14th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:15 Beverley

Rievaulx Raver

9st 3lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Both wins at Ripon (1m, good to firm), the latest from 5lb higher last summer; hasn't beaten many in his last four starts including on his recent Thirsk reappearance; best watched for now.

33/1

9/2

Form: 0553-3 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Close up on his nursery debut at Newmarket (7f, good) on final start for Richard Hannon; unable to justify favouritism but still made a positive start for new trainer Michael Dods when third of 12 over the extended 7f at Beverley (good to soft) 22 days ago; respected with the stable among the winners.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(1)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Hale End

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

In good form in the spring, winning at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) before near misses at Thirsk and over C&D; not at his best on his last two starts but this is an ease in class and he's a major player in his bid to win this race for a second time (successful in 2024).

7/2

7th

8

(11)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Ayr

Hale End

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

In a consistent vein of form over 1m until below par over 1m1f last time; went very close over C&D on penultimate start and could go well returned to his usual trip.

10/1

10th

12

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:50 York

Hale End

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Returned from two-month break with a win at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) in April; good runner-up efforts at Thirsk (1m, good) and Ayr (1m, good to firm) since; the line came a couple of strides too soon for his strong finish at Ayr and the extra yardage this afternoon may help; enters calculations.

8/1

OUR TIP

7/2

Form: 45-61

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Took a step forward to make a winning handicap debut over the extended 1m at Wolverhampton 16 days ago; the second didn't do much for that form next time but it's likely this lightly raced 3yo has more to offer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(5)

26th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yeoman

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: James Fanshawe

took keen hold, prominent

7/2

6th

1

(5)

26th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yeoman

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: James Fanshawe

took keen hold, prominent

7/2

4th

5

(10)

30th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Doncaster

Yeoman

11st 1lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: James Fanshawe

blindfold off late, slowly away, towards rear

10/1

10/1

Form: 5250-2

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Ended 2022 in disappointing fashion but back on song when second of four on 1m Doncaster reappearance (heavy) 12 days ago; doubtful that is strong form but she is 1lb lower now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

12

(7)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Valstar

8st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Ten-race maiden; runner-up in a couple of turf handicaps over 7f and 1m; needs to improve for longer trip on AW debut.

25/1

4th

4

(6)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:45 Thirsk

Valstar

8st 13lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Resumed with a good Doncaster second (1m, soft) in April but she's been well below par since, tried blinkered when beating only one at Catterick (7f) 16 days ago; others appeal more.

13/2

6th

2

(2)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Valstar

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

held up in rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and no impression from over 2f out

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £26.30
Straight Forecast £26.78
Trifecta £171.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sparks Fly

NEWMARKET:

Yeoman

D Express:

Hale End

POSTDATA:

Sparks Fly

The Times:

Sparks Fly

Telegraph:

Sparks Fly

The Guardian:

Sparks Fly

Daily Mail:

Sparks Fly

Daily Record:

Sparks Fly

The Sun:

Yeoman

The Star:

Yeoman

Daily Mirror:

Hale End