Tomorrow / 16.00 Thirsk

16.00

Good To Firm

Constant Security Services Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Constant Security Services Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.70
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 442755 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Consistent on AW this year; form has dipped since returning to grass and his long losing sequence continues; on the plus side, this return to Thirsk may suit (sole turf success came over C&D).
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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

25/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: 0-4607 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Not exactly solid on his form for new yard this term, having failed to back up a satisfactory reappearance effort; furthermore, most wins remain on AW and he's only 1-33 on turf.
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6th

9

(1)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Newyorkstateofmind

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ruth Carr

Nine-time winner who has not scored since September 2024 but he finished well to go close at Catterick (5f, good) last week; looks interesting off same mark and this step back up in trip is a positive.

4/1

2nd

7

(4)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Newyorkstateofmind

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Three-time turf winner who went close at Newcastle (5f, AW) last September and races off 7lb lower today; however, last season ended tamely and this 9yo finished down the field on last month's reappearance.

7/1

12th

9

(10)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Newyorkstateofmind

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Veteran with a better record on AW than turf; 5f on fast ground no problem for him and he has run well after an absence in the past (although not last year); good run wouldn't be a surprise but others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 30818- D BF

Last run: 181 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Regained the winning thread in lower grade at Southwell (AW) last November; absent since December; finished third off 6lb higher in this race last year and looks a likely player if in the same form.
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7th

4

(2)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:12 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Consistent on turf (without winning) last summer; creditable efforts (fourth to Supreme King and Howzak respectively) over 6f here through the early weeks of 2026; worth another go over 7f, even if it isn't obvious that he's crying out for this longer trip.

11/1

6th

8

(5)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Three-time C&D winner; returned from break with low-key run in December but kept on for fourth over C&D on both subsequent appearances, and can pose a threat from off the pace if this race is run to suit.

8/1

4th

1

(4)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Phillip Makin

Three of his five wins have come over C&D and the latest (last January) was off this mark; creditable fourth against stronger opposition over C&D 19 days ago; solid claims.

4/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 45000- D

Last run: 251 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Disappointing and inconsistent since winning the 2019 Two Year Old Trophy; however, drops to Class 5 off a vastly reduced mark and has possibilities if returning from a layoff in anything like good form.
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10th

3

(9)

8th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

19:12 Nottingham

Summer Sands

10st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Richard Fahey

Smart 2yo for this yard but no win since his Redcar Two-Year-Old Trophy success in October 2019; continues to drop in the weights but others look safer.

10/1

7th

3

(3)

24th Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:14 Ayr

Summer Sands

10st 2lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

led, headed but prominent after 2f

7/1

4th

1

(2)

5th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Thirsk

Summer Sands

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

prominent

8/1

14/1

Form: 451-88

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Scored off this mark, albeit only narrowly, at Doncaster (5.5f) last September; not in the same form in two outings this term, latest here (5f); 0-4 over 6f; others preferred on balance.
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8th

1

(3)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

J R Cavagin

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Tailed off at Doncaster last time but he reared at the start so has an excuse; prior to that he was a good third at Nottingham (5f, good) and can be in the mix if reproducing that form; ran well on soft last year.

13/2

9th

11

(7)

28th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

13:35 Doncaster

J R Cavagin

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

5.6f course winner; returned to form when third at Nottingham (5f) last time; however, he could be vulnerable to stronger stayers back up to 6f.

6/1

3rd

2

(8)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

15:25 Nottingham

J R Cavagin

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Paul Midgley

Usually takes a while to come to hand and two runs in Class 5 handicaps this year have seen him finish a modest seventh; conditions won't faze him and he's one to consider for a yard in form.

7/1

Form: 5364-2 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Has recorded both wins in Class 6 events on AW and had that scenario when close second at Newcastle on sole start this year; bit to prove back up in grade and returned to turf.
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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

20/1

Form: 4330-8

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Raced only at 7f/1m for Saeed bin Suroor, winning just once (in 2020); trailed home last when dropped to 6f at Ripon on debut for new stable; best watched.
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8th

6

(5)

17th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rich Waters

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Back to form when second over C&D nine days ago on his first run for 11 weeks; likely he'll need more in this field but he was rated much higher when starting out for this yard last spring.

5/1

2nd

7

(1)

8th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Rich Waters

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Made an encouraging return to the AW when beaten 2l into fifth of 12 here (6f) in November, but would like to have seen more from him at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) 11 days later; losing run up to 19 and others preferred.

14/1

9th

2

(3)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rich Waters

9st 7lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Grant Tuer

midfield

6/1

Form: -56009 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has a question mark over current form and the drop back to this grade had little effect last time; however, he's well treated granted a revival (last success came off 7lb higher).
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10th

9

(6)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Prince Of Bel Lir

10st 4lb

J: Miss Sophie Dobson

T: K R Burke

Holds weak claims on his form this winter for new yard; possibly found 5f too sharp last time but returning to 7f may not be the answer; 6f has looked his optimum trip.

20/1

Form: 85337- D

Last run: 213 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Losing spell goes back to 2021 and lacks recent match practice; however, placed a few times for new stable last season and holds each-way claims if running to that form on reappearance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(10)

8th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

19:12 Nottingham

Cottam Lane

9st 6lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Getting on for two years since his last win; now 12lb lower but this season's two runs need bettering if he's to end his drought.

14/1

5th

4

(3)

12th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

18:00 Pontefract

Cottam Lane

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Raced mainly at 6f but won over 5f in 2020; defied an 8lb higher mark here in 2021 for previous yard; placed a few times last year for current stable; could go well with Thirsk reappearance under his belt.

7/1

9th

7

(7)

5th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Thirsk

Cottam Lane

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Losing spell goes back to 2021 and lacks recent match practice; however, placed a few times for new stable last season and holds each-way claims if running to that form on reappearance.

14/1

Form: -84576 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Last four wins came on AW and hasn't scored on turf since 2018; well below par back in this sphere last month; ran well on latest attempt over C&D and he's on a very handy mark, so there are positives.
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15th

77

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ayr

Shallow Hal

8st 8lb

T: K R Burke

Just 1lb higher than when winning at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) in July and runner-up on soft ground last season; however, he's been well beaten on his last four starts, the latest here yesterday.

50/1

11th

1

(9)

21st Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:17 Ayr

Shallow Hal

10st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Popped up off his lower turf mark in July but this inconsistent sort hasn't repeated that effort in three outings since.

10/1

9th

10

(5)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Ripon

Shallow Hal

8st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

held up in rear, no impression from over 2f out

12/1

Form: 5115-2 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Last three attempts over 6f include two wins; unlucky second (might have won with a clearer run) in 5.5f contest at Wetherby last month on seasonal debut; respected off just 2lb higher back up slightly in trip.
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2

(5)

14th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Ayr

Hail Sezer

10st 1lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Geoffrey Harker

Just one win since October 2022 but that was off 6lb higher at Catterick (6f, good) last May; had just one run this season but he caught the eye with his late headway at Wetherby (5.5f) in April and has possibilities back up in trip.

11/2

4th

9

(2)

27th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 5

16:30 Wetherby

Hail Sezer

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoffrey Harker

Second in two of his three C&D runs and third in the other; good record fresh and he starts this campaign 5lb lower than for last May's Catterick success; everything points to a big run.

7/1

4th

9

(2)

27th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 5

16:30 Wetherby

Hail Sezer

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoffrey Harker

Second in two of his three C&D runs and third in the other; good record fresh and he starts this campaign 5lb lower than for last May's Catterick success; everything points to a big run.

7/1

Form: 060-34 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Rare attempt over 5f didn't work out last time; perhaps better judged on his reappearance third over 6f at Haydock; now 1lb below last winning mark and enters calculations back up in distance.
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7th

6

(1)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

17:05 Doncaster

Late Arrival

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Scored three times last March-August; he's now just 1lb above his last winning mark, having ended last season on a low note and continued in same vein this year; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

25/1

4

(4)

9th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:50 Pontefract

Late Arrival

9st 13lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Scored three times off lower marks, including over C&D, last year; however, the 8yo has failed to show his form in two runs this term and is best watched unless the market speaks positively.

20/1

9th

8

(7)

9th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Ripon

Late Arrival

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

prominent, lost ground over 3f out

14/1

13th
11 (4)
Cotai West

14/1

Form: 129-07

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Weakened in the closing stages over 5.5f at Wetherby three weeks ago and isn't crying out for this return to 6f; seems ideally suited by a bare 5f (both wins at that trip).
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13th

11

(4)

5th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Thirsk

Cotai West

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

upset in stalls, reared start and slowly away

14/1

7th

6

(8)

16th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 5

19:30 Wetherby

Cotai West

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

led, pushed along over 2f out, headed over 1f out, ridden and weakened inside final furlong

20/1

11th

7

(13)

22nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Thirsk

Cotai West

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

raced near side

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £117.30
Straight Forecast £111.38
Tricast £766.52
Trifecta £1062.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Hail Sezer

SPOTLIGHT:

Late Arrival

TOPSPEED:

Cottam Lane

D Express:

Barney's Bay

The Star:

J R Cavagin

The Times:

Hail Sezer

Telegraph:

Hail Sezer

The Guardian:

Hail Sezer

Daily Mirror:

Hail Sezer

The Sun:

Hail Sezer

Daily Record:

Hail Sezer

POSTDATA:

Late Arrival

Daily Mail:

Late Arrival