June 09 / 16.10 Thirsk

16.10

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 4f 8y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 1-0114 CD BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Two wins this spring, following his Catterick success with a C&D win on heavy ground last month; still looked in form when fourth of seven at Catterick last time (2m), not getting a clear run in the closing stages, but he didn't look to be helping his rider either; others preferred.
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3rd

6

(6)

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 2

16:10 Newbury

Robert Johnson

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Tracy Waggott

Not straightforward but his record for current stable features a useful win at Newmarket (2m2f) last September; creditable second (off 1lb lower) in this race last year; place possibilities.

7/1

3rd

6

(6)

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 2

16:10 Newbury

Robert Johnson

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Tracy Waggott

Not straightforward but his record for current stable features a useful win at Newmarket (2m2f) last September; creditable second (off 1lb lower) in this race last year; place possibilities.

7/1

4th

5

(6)

12th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 56y

Class 3

16:30 York

Robert Johnson

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Tracy Waggott

Five wins in his time with Phil Kirby; four runs for Tracy Waggott and better than ever when winning the Cesarewitch Trial at Newmarket (2m2f, good to firm) under Aiden Brookes on latest; probably fine in the mud and won a C&D race last term, so should have a big say despite going back up 4lb.

5/1

6/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 705-87

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Veteran who enjoyed a good run of form last summer, including a 1m2f win at Beverley off this mark; two runs this season suggest he retains some ability and he's one to consider back up in trip.
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7th

1

(5)

24th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

13:40 Beverley

Just Hiss

10st 2lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who is 0-5 this term but went close at Nottingham (1m2f, good) in July; favourably treated, being 2lb below last winning mark.

12/1

6th

7

(6)

14th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:55 Chester

Just Hiss

10st 10lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Tim Easterby

prominent on outer, in touch with leaders after 3f

10/1

2

(11)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:10 Pontefract

Just Hiss

11st 4lb

J: Mrs Emily Roberts

T: Tim Easterby

11yo who runs off the same mark as when winning this last year (good) and he went very close at Nottingham (1m2f, good) last time; key player.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 47-041 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden and a novice event last summer but found the handicapper on top afterwards; gelded over the winter and gradually returned to his best, gaining his first handicap win with a ready win at Ripon last week; has a 5lb penalty to shoulder but he's effectively only 3lb higher than at Ripon; major player.
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2

(2)

9th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

18:20 Pontefract

Knightswood

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Ran as if something was amiss last time; in good form otherwise this term and looks capable of being involved; however, he's still seeking a first handicap success away from Ripon.

9/2

4

(3)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:38 Newmarket

Knightswood

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charlie Johnston

Loves Ripon where he won again last month by a narrow margin; badly in under a penalty when a close third over 1m6f here 12 days ago and he's 2lb lower for this; can be relied upon to give his running and be seriously involved.

2/1

4

(3)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:38 Newmarket

Knightswood

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charlie Johnston

Loves Ripon where he won again last month by a narrow margin; badly in under a penalty when a close third over 1m6f here 12 days ago and he's 2lb lower for this; can be relied upon to give his running and be seriously involved.

2/1

12/1

Form: 5-4493 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Just one win since September 2019 and he's not found his best form for this stable; dropping down the weights but with something to prove.
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2

(5)

17th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brasca

10st 13lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Mark Loughnane

Just one win since September 2019 and he's been well held in his four runs for current yard; this return to Tapeta is no problem but he needs to raise his game back up in trip.

5/1

4th

2

(5)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 8y

Class 5

16:10 Thirsk

Brasca

9st 8lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Mark Loughnane

Just one win since September 2019 and he's not found his best form for this stable; dropping down the weights but with something to prove.

12/1

3rd

2

(5)

25th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Haydock

Brasca

10st 0lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Mark Loughnane

towards rear, headway 3f out, no extra from over 1f out

10/1

Form: 3/15-8 D

Last run: 126 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Seven wins in Sweden (three on the Flat, four over hurdles); well beaten once on the Flat and once over hurdles for Andrew McNamara in February; something to prove starting out for a new yard.
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6th

2

(7)

3rd Jul 2023

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

19:30 Musselburgh

Wontgetfooledagen

9st 8lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Tracy Waggott

Seven wins in Sweden but he's struggled under both codes in his three runs this year including for another new yard at Thirsk (1m4f, good to firm) last month; this step back up to 2m should be fine but he needs to turn things around.

25/1

5th

3

(1)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 8y

Class 5

16:10 Thirsk

Wontgetfooledagen

9st 7lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Tracy Waggott

Seven wins in Sweden (three on the Flat, four over hurdles); well beaten once on the Flat and once over hurdles for Andrew McNamara in February; something to prove starting out for a new yard.

25/1

5th

7

28th Feb 2023

Good

3m 1f 71y

Class 4

16:45 Catterick

Wontgetfooledagen

10st 8lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: A J McNamara

prominent

7/1

Form: 4-7710

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Didn't really kick on for Peter Chapple-Hyam but having dropped in the weights he returned to winning ways on his second run for Kevin Frost, gamely landing a 1m3f handicap at Yarmouth last month; followed that with a poor run at Doncaster but a revival isn't out of the question.
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12th

7

(3)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Pontefract

Franco Grasso

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Kevin Frost

Both wins in 11.5f contests at Yarmouth; well beaten in two runs this spring; now wears a tongue-tie; not the percentage call.

20/1

8th

4

(2)

12th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Franco Grasso

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Kevin Frost

Both wins have come at Yarmouth (11.5f), the most recent from 4lb higher in May last year; may not have liked the soft ground at Doncaster (1m2f) last month, but still needs the return of the blinkers to have a positive effect.

12/1

8th

4

(2)

12th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Franco Grasso

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Kevin Frost

Both wins have come at Yarmouth (11.5f), the most recent from 4lb higher in May last year; may not have liked the soft ground at Doncaster (1m2f) last month, but still needs the return of the blinkers to have a positive effect.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £19.00
Straight Forecast £32.60
Trifecta £35.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Knightswood

POSTDATA:

Robert Johnson

TOPSPEED:

Franco Grasso

The Guardian:

Just Hiss

RP RATINGS:

Knightswood

The Times:

Knightswood

Telegraph:

Knightswood

D Express:

Knightswood

Daily Mirror:

Knightswood

The Sun:

Knightswood

The Star:

Knightswood

Daily Record:

Knightswood

Daily Mail:

Robert Johnson