July 05 / 14.15 Thirsk

14.15

Good To Firm

British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (Qualifier) (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3510
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (Qualifier) (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/11 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
9-2, cosily landed nine-runner maiden at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) 22 days ago; this Cotai Glory filly saddles a 7lb penalty but has more to offer and sets a good standard.
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123

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Ayr

Shes A Gambler

8st 1lb

T: Richard Fahey

8th

8

(7)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Thirsk

Shes A Gambler

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Won over 5.5f and 6f on fast ground last season; disappointing this term, and didn't seem to get home on first try at 7f at York last time (finished behind a few of these); hard to fancy.

12/1

12th

9

(2)

27th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:40 York

Shes A Gambler

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Unbeaten in two runs last season, both on good to firm in a Wetherby maiden (5.5f) and a Thirsk novice (6f); well beaten at big prices in two AW handicaps this year; up in trip with a hood tried; bit to prove.

16/1

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 8

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
6-1, looked inexperienced when beating only one in nine-runner novice at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) on his debut in May; this son of Harry Angel can build on it now.
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10th

1

(10)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Of England

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Alan Brown

Only 1-32 and should have run better in a classified here last week as he stays 7f.

14/1

6th

1

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Of England

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Has modest 1-31 strike-rate but gave good account when third of 13 in 6f handicap here last month and now dips into this basement grade for the first time; fine over 7f; high on the list.

5/1

3rd

5

(6)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:38 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Of England

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

Inconsistent 5yo whose losing run goes back 27 races and he was below par at Wetherby last week, however he was a close second at Ripon (6f, good) prior to that and is effective here; each-way claims if back on song.

12/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 5

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
28-1, shaped encouragingly when debut fifth of 12 in novice over C&D (soft) 15 days ago; this Land Force filly has more to offer so needs considering.
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14th

5

(8)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:25 Carlisle

Maries Secret

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Ex-Adrian Nicholls; ten-race maiden who hasn't shown a great deal for her new yard recently but today's softer ground should be ideal.

16/1

11th

14

(6)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

Maries Secret

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Fair run on her stable debut/reappearance in April but she took a backward step at Catterick in May; absent since and improvement is required but her best RPR came on good to firm, a surface she's only tackled once.

33/1

5th

5

(6)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:40 Catterick

Maries Secret

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

in touch with leaders, switched to near side over 2f out, no extra over 1f out

11/2

Form: 8

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Invincible Army colt who showed some ability on his debut when eighth of 13 in novice at Ripon (6f, good to firm; 25-1) 13 days ago, prominent to 2f out; he can do better now.
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8th

8

(10)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Catterick

Vince LAmour

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Soft-ground C&D winner in 2024; finished down the field in the Silver Cup at Ripon (6f, good) 11 days ago but he ran well at Thirsk (5f, good) the time before and should be happier back at 5f; others preferred, however.

16/1

15th

17

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Vince LAmour

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

5f win here off 2lb higher in May; quiet afterwards until reviving with a second of six at Thirsk last week; has a C&D win on his record but rarely seen over 6f in recent times.

16/1

2nd

4

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

Vince LAmour

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Recorded his fifth turf win when scoring at Ripon (5f, good) in May but he's struggled since and has failed to beat a rival in his last three starts; now 3lb lower than for his last success but he needs a big turnaround.

16/1

33/1

Form: 07

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has cut little ice in a pair of 6f maidens this summer, seventh of 12 at Chelmsford on latter occasion; he has lots to find on form.
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7th

8

(5)

20th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Ocean Sound

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: John Butler

A little encouragement when fifth of ten at Thirsk (6f, good to firm; 100-1) on his third start, but failed to beat a rival on nursery debut at Nottingham (6f, soft) last time; best watched unless market suggests otherwise.

12/1

9th

6

(3)

18th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

18:55 Nottingham

Ocean Sound

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

The best of his three runs in maiden/novice company came when fifth of ten at Thirsk 13 days ago (6f, good to firm); slower ground needs to spark something extra now handicapping.

8/1

5th

4

(10)

5th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Thirsk

Ocean Sound

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

in rear towards near side

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
14,000euros foal; £10,000yearling; £8,000 2yo; dam, 1m6f maiden (RPR 66), is a half-sister to useful 7f/1m Listed winner Law Of The Range; Havana Gold newcomer who needs a market check.
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7

(2)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Goldmine Girl

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Craig Lidster

0-10 and she's been some way below form in AW handicaps in her last three starts; 1m seemed to stretch her at Southwell last time but mark has bottomed out now and others are preferred; cheekpieces back on.

20/1

7th

12

(1)

12th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Goldmine Girl

8st 5lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Craig Lidster

led, headed 2f out, weakening when carried left inside final furlong

25/1

19

7th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

12:47 Southwell (AW)

Goldmine Girl

9st 1lb

T: Craig Lidster

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
15,000gns yearling; Calyx gelding who is closely related to 1m winner Lord Campari (RPR 103) and a half-brother to 6f winner Charleston Belle (RPR 70); dam 6f Listed winner (RPR 105); appeals on pedigree but the market can guide for this newcomer.
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11th

7

(8)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

16:59 Redcar

Nobility Blue

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

28-1 at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) last month and he dropped out before finishing a remote seventh of ten.

33/1

7th

7

(2)

5th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Thirsk

Nobility Blue

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

in touch with leaders

16/1

Form:

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Land Force colt who was very green when tenth of 13 in maiden at Carlisle (6f, soft) 16 days ago; he should have learned from the initial experience.
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10th

1

(4)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Good Morning Alex

10st 1lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Seven wins but latest back in April 2025; below par this spring and it remains to be seen whether a 101-day break has had a reviving effect.

25/1

10th

7

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Good Morning Alex

9st 2lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

7-24 with his last win coming when joined on the line at Ripon (1m, good; 3-1 favourite) in April 2025; struggled on AW through the winter (0-4), and was pestered for the lead, weakening to finish fifth (beaten 8l), at Ripon five weeks ago; an easing mark isn't enough to tempt.

16/1

5th

4

(1)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ripon

Good Morning Alex

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Dead-heated over C&D (good) last April and went very close at Carlisle in June; well handicapped on that form but a long way below his best on AW this year; the return to turf needs to trigger a major revival.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
£1,500 Inns Of Court filly; dam 7f winner (RPR 72) is a half-sister to 5f AW winner Gossip and 6f-8.5f winner Valley Belle; in good hands; this debutante is one for the shortlist.
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9th

10

(9)

5th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Thirsk

Kesteven Rda

8st 12lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

unseated rider before start, midfield towards near side

9/2

11

(15)

29th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

13:50 Nottingham

Kesteven Rda

9st 2lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

E1,500 yearling; third foal; dam 7f 2yo winner (RPR 72), half-sister to 5f AW winner Gossip and 6f-8.5f winner Valley Belle out of useful 6f-7.5f winner; one of two newcomers for the yard and market should point the way.

16/1

10/1

Form: 5

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
50-1, hinted at promise on his debut when fifth of 14 in maiden over C&D (good) 30 days ago; this Kodiac colt can take a step forward.
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6

(5)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:22 Musselburgh

Kode Secret

9st 3lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Won twice over 7f in May/June 2024 (soft/good to firm); rather disappointing this season; best watched for now.

16/1

12

(5)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Leicester

Kode Secret

9st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Won twice over 7f last summer (soft/good to firm); has not done as well this season and has been below form dropped back to 6f on last four starts; return to 7f should suit.

12/1

6th

4

(6)

22nd Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Hamilton

Kode Secret

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

No threat to the front two at Leicester (6f, good) a fortnight ago, but ran okay in third on that first outing since May and won on soft ground last season; could build on that latest performance; possible player.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £5.50
Straight Forecast £4.06
Trifecta £32.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

She's A Gambler

NEWMARKET:

Kesteven Rda

The Sun:

Vince L'Amour

The Times:

Kode Secret

RP RATINGS:

She's A Gambler

POSTDATA:

She's A Gambler

Telegraph:

She's A Gambler

Daily Mail:

She's A Gambler

D Express:

She's A Gambler

Daily Mirror:

She's A Gambler

The Star:

She's A Gambler

The Guardian:

Kesteven Rda

Daily Record:

Kesteven Rda