June 05 / 17.35 Thirsk

17.35

Good To Firm

McDonald’s Serving Breakfast 5am Till 11am Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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McDonald’s Serving Breakfast 5am Till 11am Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 542224

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Maiden who has proved consistent (form figures 42224) since handicapping, twice going close in Class 6; creditable fourth in Class 5 at Redcar (5f, good) last time; solid chance back down in grade.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(7)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Exceed

9st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

midfield

5/1

3rd

4

(3)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Exceed

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

midfield, headway from over 2f out, went second over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

9/2

12/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 793

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Achieved little at maiden/novice level in April; seemed to run well (66-1 third) in 5f seller at Beverley last month but it remains to be seen whether she can back up that effort; handicap debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(7)

30th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Catterick

Loveliest

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Runner-up in a 5f Thirsk handicap in June but well below par since, 13th in 6f classified event there 19 days ago; she needs to get back on track.

14/1

13th

15

(15)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Loveliest

9st 2lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Ollie Pears

Placed twice over 5f this summer (good to soft and good to firm) but she's run poorly the last twice; something to prove tackling a new trip.

12/1

10th

12

(11)

8th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Beverley

Loveliest

8st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ollie Pears

Speedily bred filly; certainly in the mix on her second of ten on handicap debut at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) in June and she might have been unsuited by the AW at Southwell next time; one of the likelier ones.

9/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 607-02

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Maiden who ran creditably in first-time cheekpieces at Bath (5.7f, firm) ten days ago, while shaping as if this return to a bare 5f will prove ideal; possibilities in the retained headgear.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(2)

9th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Desert Illusion

8st 7lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Andi Brown

Placed a couple of times on turf (5f/5.7f) for Ismail Mohammed last year but lost her way afterwards, including in three starts on the AW for this yard; now 0-15 and makes little appeal.

50/1

10th

12

(5)

23rd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Desert Illusion

9st 0lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Andi Brown

led

50/1

9th

8

(5)

4th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Desert Illusion

9st 4lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Andi Brown

3yo maiden who has badly lost her form over sprint distances; enough to prove over this new trip on second run for new stable.

40/1

Form: 7-2793

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Performed well in first-time cheekpieces at Musselburgh last month and ties in closely with Crime Fiction on that running; still a maiden but has a fighting chance in the retained headgear.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(13)

16th Oct 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Musselburgh

Cheyenne Nation

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Inconsistent 3yo who made it 0-14 when well beaten at Wolverhampton three weeks ago but he's popped up with the odd good run this season, including when fourth over C&D two starts ago, and he's not ruled out.

14/1

10th

8

(8)

25th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cheyenne Nation

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Dods

Regressive maiden who's continued to prove inconsistent in cheekpieces; is well handicapped under Oisin Murphy, who's 2-7 for the yard, but has had plenty of chances and below par in one previous start on Tapeta.

8/1

4th

5

(9)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

18:30 Musselburgh

Cheyenne Nation

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Yet to get his head in front and he's been well below par on his last two starts in 5f handicaps at Ripon and Beverley; others appeal more.

8/1

Form: 547053

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Returned to form in first-time cheekpieces at Nottingham (6f, good to firm; finished third) last week and this drop back to 5f won't be an issue; record of 0-16 is the big negative, however.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(4)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Furnicoe

9st 0lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Michael Appleby

dwelt start, raced far side, soon in touch with leaders

33/1

11th

11

(9)

13th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Furnicoe

8st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Appleby

0-23 and tailed off on her return to turf at Catterick last month; those looking for positives can draw upon the fact that her best turf effort came here, while Silvestre De Sousa is booked and cheekpieces return; still unconvincing though.

20/1

13th

10

(9)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Furnicoe

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

Still a maiden (0-22) and quickly lost her form on AW early this year; well treated on best efforts but isn't a solid option; returns from three-month break.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 99-831 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Took well to first-time cheekpieces at Musselburgh (5f, good) three weeks ago, getting up on the line and adding to her 6f 2yo win; can remain competitive up just 2lb in the retained headgear.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

9

(3)

30th Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

17:05 Doncaster

Crime Fiction

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Adrian Nicholls

slowly away, towards rear, headway into midfield after 1f

14/1

5th

6

(7)

17th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:25 Leicester

Crime Fiction

9st 6lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Adrian Nicholls

Made it 2-8 when scoring in first-time cheekpieces at Musselburgh (5f, good) last month, but that was a very narrow success and she didn't really fire off this revised mark at Thirsk last time.

7/1

6th

1

(6)

5th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Crime Fiction

9st 11lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Adrian Nicholls

Took well to first-time cheekpieces at Musselburgh (5f, good) three weeks ago, getting up on the line and adding to her 6f 2yo win; can remain competitive up just 2lb in the retained headgear.

7/2

7th
6 (2)
Lukla

25/1

Form: 044-00

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Respectable fourth in a couple of 5f handicaps last August; pair of duck eggs this season and therefore has a major question mark over current form; big revival is required.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

24th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

12:40 Catterick

Lukla

11st 0lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Paul Midgley

held up in rear, outpaced 5th, mistake and detached 3 out

100/1

6th

6

18th Oct 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:58 Wetherby

Lukla

11st 0lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Paul Midgley

14-race Flat maiden who was tailed off last time when soft ground was no excuse; others preferred.

66/1

12th

15

(3)

18th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

13:50 Thirsk

Lukla

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Paul Midgley

13-race maiden; has been sprinting most of his career, but fair runs over 1m and 1m2f on last three starts; tries 1m4f for the first time.

12/1

14/1

Form: 66517- D

Last run: 216 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Absent since a below-par effort on AW seven months ago; opened her account at Ripon (5f, good; handicap debut) the time before and may have more to offer on turf; interesting on reappearance.
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Verdict Starting price

23

23rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jazzagal

9st 4lb

T: Tim Easterby

7th

4

(3)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Jazzagal

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Runner-up on a couple of occasions this season but it wasn't just a lack of stamina that did for her at Ayr last week (7f, heavy); last of seven in one AW outing; capable but risky.

8/1

20/1

Form: 590-

Last run: 306 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Holds weak claims on 2yo form but, like Selby's Joy, looks a possible improver now qualified for handicaps; had wind surgery since last appearance ten months ago; follow the market signals.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(2)

3rd Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:40 Pontefract

Zerbinetta

8st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Ann Duffield

Raced only four times so there is a chance she can still show improvement at this sort of level; however, holds poor claims on form as things stand.

33/1

10

(3)

21st Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Ripon

Zerbinetta

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ann Duffield

9th

10

(8)

5th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Zerbinetta

8st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Ann Duffield

Holds weak claims on 2yo form but, like Selby's Joy, looks a possible improver now qualified for handicaps; had wind surgery since last appearance ten months ago; follow the market signals.

20/1

10th
9 (7)
Selbys Joy

20/1

Form: 797

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Far from solid on her 6f efforts but could well improve now handicapping, especially given her pedigree (half-sister to a dual sprint winner for her connections); interesting off mark of just 48.
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9th

10

(4)

26th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Selbys Joy

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Brian Rothwell

16-race maiden who has beaten only one rival in four starts this season; blinkers applied.

33/1

6

(5)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

18:30 Thirsk

Selbys Joy

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

15-race maiden who has finished out the back in three runs this summer; no appeal.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £71.90
Straight Forecast £64.40
Tricast £408.02
Trifecta £507.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Cheyenne Nation

The Times:

Loveliest

NEWMARKET:

Exceed

POSTDATA:

Crime Fiction

SPOTLIGHT:

Desert Illusion

The Guardian:

Furnicoe

The Sun:

Loveliest

D Express:

Exceed

Telegraph:

Crime Fiction

Daily Mail:

Cheyenne Nation

Daily Mirror:

Cheyenne Nation

The Star:

Cheyenne Nation

Daily Record:

Desert Illusion