June 09 / 16.40 Thirsk

16.40

Good To Firm

Next Meeting @thirskraces Tuesday 20th June Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 15 runners
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Next Meeting @thirskraces Tuesday 20th June Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.70
  • Place: £4.20

Form: 38-370

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Still seeking a first career win (0-19) and there were precious few positive signals at Ayr (6f, Class 6, good; 15-2; last of 12); 3lb lower, but far safer to look elsewhere.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(9)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:02 Newcastle (AW)

Claim The Stars

9st 6lb

J: Alex Fielding

T: Tim Easterby

midfield

16/1

19th

86

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ayr

Claim The Stars

8st 4lb

T: Tim Easterby

Off the mark at the 20th attempt at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) in June; however, he's failed to kick on from that; unproven on slow ground.

66/1

13th

14

(5)

19th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:10 Redcar

Claim The Stars

8st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Off the mark at the 20th attempt when sweeping through from the back at Thirsk in June (6f, good to firm); beaten off this mark twice since and even his best form this year might not be enough here.

33/1

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9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 184-21 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced; posted his two best efforts (on RPR's) since being gelded, justifying favouritism to score narrowly at Chelmsford (5f, Class 6) four weeks ago; no issues with 6f, so interesting to see how he fares returning to turf from a 3lb higher mark; chance.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Fiscal Policy

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Done the bulk of his winning on AW (6-26), but one of his two turf wins came over C&D (from 8lb lower) in August 2024; in fine fettle, with form figures of 322, since returning to turf, beaten just over 2l by Mumayaz at Leicester (6f, good to firm) latest; should give his best.

11/2

2nd

4

(3)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Leicester

Fiscal Policy

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Multiple wins on AW and turf; has done well for this yard and his 6f turf form in 2025 certainly bears scrutiny; respectable efforts back on grass of late and while not at full strength in either, he'll be suited by this stiffer test at 6f providing there's a good pace; form chance.

100/30

2nd

4

(10)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

Fiscal Policy

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

No win on turf since September 2024 but he ran well for third at Thirsk (6f, good) two weeks ago, form that has been boosted by the winner and second running well in big fields since; one to be interested in off the same mark.

9/4

8/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 533120 D BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Just touched off by an in-form rival at Southwell (6f; from a 3lb lower mark) on penultimate start, but lost his action when upped-in-trip back there subsequently; 8lb above last winning mark on first turf start since last summer.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(2)

30th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Kaths Toyboy

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Frost

Not quite on his game since back from a break but he's getting temptingly treated again relative to his form at 7f and 6f here last spring; having first run over C&D this winter, which might make a difference.

5/1

7th

6

(2)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Kaths Toyboy

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Kevin Frost

2-29 on AW, both wins off lower marks; placed at Southwell (7f) on return from break but posted a lesser effort over same C&D since; others preferred on balance.

14/1

7th

1

(5)

6th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Kaths Toyboy

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Frost

took keen hold, prominent

7/1

4/1

Form: 2-7462

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden (0-22), but did well to finish so close to a nicely handicapped rival at Catterick (6f, good to firm; bit slipped and was difficult to steer) last week; is due a 2lb rise, so it'll come as no surprise if he's firmly on the premises.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(11)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Stalingrad

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

Ran okay at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) in June but he's not been at the same level on his last two starts; down in the weights but drawn widest and others are more appealing.

16/1

9th

7

(2)

4th Aug 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Lingfield

Stalingrad

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Patrick Chamings

Has won only once and has missed a couple of chunks of his career in recent times; lacked consistency this summer, latterly when finishing last (well behind two of today's rivals) over C&D a fortnight ago.

20/1

12th

2

(9)

22nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:22 Lingfield

Stalingrad

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

1-28; seen only four times since winning on stable debut at Chepstow (6f, good to soft) in August 2023; well positioned when beaten 1l over C&D (good to firm) 24 days ago; can be involved.

7/1

25/1

Form: 536864 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
No win since the summer of 2021 and mostly low-key (0-6) since making the switch to a doubly represented Ruth Carr; difficult to enthuse over.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(5)

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Thirsk

Hard Solution

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

5f-6f winner who acts on a sound surface; has been thereabouts on his last couple of starts without threatening to win; not ruled out each-way.

7/1

3rd

7

(9)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Hard Solution

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Ten-time winner but eight of those have been on AW and she's been generally disappointing since her classified win at Southwell (6f) in March; didn't run badly back at that track (fourth of ten) last week but she needs to build on that.

12/1

4th

8

(4)

18th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Hard Solution

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Multiple winner with form here but others appear in better nick right now.

10/1

Form: 00-576 CD BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Struggling to recapture peak form (is a C&D winner), and reportedly made a respiratory noise when a beaten favourite at Haydock (6f, good) six weeks ago; looks nicely weighted though from 11lb below his last winning mark if a second bout of wind surgery has worked; one to consider.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(4)

26th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dream Together

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

bumped start, led early, headed and prominent after 1f

6/1

10th

5

(4)

26th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dream Together

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

bumped start, led early, headed and prominent after 1f

6/1

8th

11

(5)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dream Together

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Has run respectably on last two starts but he's not won for almost two years and is more of a place prospect than a win-only one.

10/1

10/1

Form: 2747-5 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Ex Charlie Fellowes; refused to enter the stalls for her intended stable debut at Thirsk (6f), but wasn't beaten far on first attempt over 5f at Ripon (fifth of nine) since; 2lb lower, and could benefit for that comeback run, even if quick ground represents a concern.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(11)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:25 Carlisle

Atomise

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Infrequent winner; good second over C&D in June (soft) and fair runs since, latest with a visor (on again); well drawn; each-way chance.

8/1

4th

1

(2)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

19:30 Redcar

Atomise

10st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

0-21 since winning in 2021 on third start but she's been running really well this season and was beaten just a neck at Ayr (6f, good) last time in first-time blinkers; switches to a visor today and can be bang there.

5/1

2nd

2

(2)

12th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Atomise

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Beaten 20 times since winning a Leicester novice as a 2yo; series of good runs in defeat this year, including C&D, and she won't mind what the weather does; solid form claims with blinkers now added.

100/30

20/1

Form: 10-940

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Sole win for the Kublers came on AW at Wolverhampton (7f, Class 6) last September; fared okay (fourth) over 6f at Newcastle in February, before fluffing her chance (upset in the stalls) next time; let market guide on return from a near three-month absence.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(12)

7th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Atlantic Heart

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

1-26 and a bit disappointing in a 0-50 classified event over 5f here last time, but she ran well behind the bang-in-form Bonito Cavalo at this venue in her two starts prior to that; return to this trip may suit and each-way claims.

11/1

5th

3

(1)

20th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Atlantic Heart

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

held up in rear

4/1

4th

9

(3)

4th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Atlantic Heart

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Without a win since 2022; three runs this year, best of those when 22-1 fourth of 11 to Bonito Cavalo here on Friday on her drop back to 6f; needs to build on that but this will be her first attempt at 5f and she's not the percentage call.

16/1

Form: 362046

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Went close over 5f at Wolverhampton (from a 3lb higher mark) in March, but hasn't really progressed since and was only sixth of seven at Redcar (5f, good to soft) last time; sports first-time cheekpieces seeking a revival of fortunes returning to 6f.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(5)

19th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Show Compassion

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Dods

Two C&D wins since July; failed to fire over C&D last month (vet reported she was stiff behind after the race); better than that and she's one for the shortlist.

6/1

9th

3

(7)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Show Compassion

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Dods

Both wins have come over C&D, latterly when getting up late in a 0-52 handicap 25 days ago; 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run and Billy Loughnane is an obvious plus in apprentice company.

7/2

14/1

Form: 194083 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Successful at Newcastle (6f, Class 6, 11-4) in March; fared respectably when third to a subsequent winner at Redcar (6f, Class 6 amateurs'; in reapplied cheekpieces) ten days ago; drawn on the flank, but isn't out of the equation.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(1)

15th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Merry Secret

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Has a patchy profile and was never involved at Newcastle (6f) last Monday but his last win was on Tapeta and he went close in a classified event over C&D in August; looks interesting on that form and he's not ruled out back up in trip; change of headgear.

12/1

5th

7

(1)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Merry Secret

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Went close in 7f classified at Wolverhampton in August but he's not hit the same level since including in three runs for this yard; losing run is now up to 16 and others are more persuasive.

8/1

35

10th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Merry Secret

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Went close in 7f classified here in August but soundly beaten in Tapeta handicaps on his two runs for this yard and has to raise his game.

25/1

11th
13 (14)
Ginato

28/1

Form: 696-76 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Dropped a long way in the weights over the past 12 months, but has failed to threaten in two starts (6f-7f) this year; others way more appealing.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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

Form: 40-006 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come in first-time headgear, one of which was in a visor over C&D (50-1) last May; finished behind Atomise at Ripon (5f) recently, but Rowan Scott takes over in the saddle and his trainer did win this race last year.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(5)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Glory Hallelujah

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

10/1

11th

12

(13)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:10 Pontefract

Glory Hallelujah

8st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Form has dipped in two starts this month but his two efforts in August were respectable; dangerous mark but something to prove again now.

12/1

Form: -23025

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Newcastle (6f, Class 6) on penultimate start, and turned in another fair effort back there (first-time cheekpieces) subsequently; declared a non-runner after breaking out of the stalls since; reverts to turf (0-3) for the first time since last summer.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(10)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mumcat

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

A bit in and out since winning off 4lb higher at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) a year ago, twice finishing runner-up in five starts in 0-50 classified company this year; record of 3-51 a concern and she isn't well drawn.

11/1

10th

9

(10)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mumcat

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

A bit in and out since winning off 4lb higher at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) a year ago, twice finishing runner-up in five starts in 0-50 classified company this year; record of 3-51 a concern and she isn't well drawn.

11/1

2nd

7

(8)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mumcat

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

3-40 on AW and form has been uneven since last win at Wolverhampton nearly a year ago; below best from wide draw at Southwell last time but no surprise to see him go well here.

7/1

14th
5 (3)
Little Earl

16/1

Form: 707664

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
No win since juvenile days (then with Robert Cowell) and yet to take advantage of a falling mark; wasn't beaten all that far, some 3.5l, when fourth in first-time blinkers at Wolverhampton (7f) a fortnight ago; sits 2lb lower and drops back in trip; trainer won this race in 2017 and 2021.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(2)

19th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:20 Carlisle

Little Earl

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ruth Carr

Regressive 4yo who has been unplaced all seven starts for Ruth Carr this year; continues to slip down the weights but was particularly disappointing when returning to turf ten days ago and has a lot more to prove than some.

16/1

14th

5

(3)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Thirsk

Little Earl

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ruth Carr

No win since juvenile days (then with Robert Cowell) and yet to take advantage of a falling mark; wasn't beaten all that far, some 3.5l, when fourth in first-time blinkers at Wolverhampton (7f) a fortnight ago; sits 2lb lower and drops back in trip; trainer won this race in 2017 and 2021.

16/1

4th

6

(4)

25th May 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Little Earl

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ruth Carr

His mark continues to fall and he didn't run badly when upped to 7f and sixth of 13 at Southwell (Tapeta) last time; however, he needs something extra in the first-time blinkers if he's to win this.

13/2

25/1

Form: 94869-

Last run: 259 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden; absent since finishing down the field at Newcastle (6f, Class 5, first-time blinkers; 28-1) last September; down 6lb, to a career-low mark, on first start since wind surgery; cheekpieces reapplied.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(2)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sydney Bay

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Patchy form despite a slipping mark since winning his first two starts for this yard over C&D in October 2023; others are more persuasive.

12/1

9th

11

(2)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sydney Bay

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Patchy form despite a slipping mark since winning his first two starts for this yard over C&D in October 2023; others are more persuasive.

12/1

6th

8

(9)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:32 Newcastle (AW)

Sydney Bay

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Geoffrey Harker

Won two in a row over C&D in October 2023 and last success was off 5lb higher; mixed record since then and was down the field here last time but he returns after a break and has claims if he can rediscover his spark.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £121.80
Straight Forecast £85.84
Tricast £1082.62
Trifecta £1516.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Fiscal Policy

SPOTLIGHT:

Dream Together

The Sun:

Claim The Stars

POSTDATA:

Stalingrad

Telegraph:

Little Earl

The Times:

Atomise

Daily Mail:

Fiscal Policy

The Star:

Fiscal Policy

Daily Record:

Claim The Stars

D Express:

Dream Together

Daily Mirror:

Dream Together

The Guardian:

Stalingrad