August 11 / 15.40 Thirsk

15.40

Good To Soft

Robert (Bob) Vickery Memorial Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Robert (Bob) Vickery Memorial Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.84
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo

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Form & Verdict
Attracted support and ran out the impressive winner of a 7f fillies' maiden at Lingfield (good to firm) last month; the well-beaten third has since won a handicap off a BHA rating of 77 and her Group 1 Sun Chariot entry indicates she's highly regarded; interesting.
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OUR TIP

11/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 31 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tapped for speed over 6f on fast ground on her debut but she took a major step forward when readily seeing off eight rivals at Salisbury four weeks ago (7f, soft); still looked to be learning her job there and she's a key player despite her penalty.
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2nd

2

(3)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:50 Windsor

Mother Mary

10st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Richard Hughes

in touch with leaders, headway 3f out, pressed leaders 2f out, soon went second, kept on

10/1

15th

21

(12)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:40 Ascot

Mother Mary

8st 7lb

J: George Rooke

T: Richard Hughes

Beaten about only 3l in a C&D handicap on her final run for James Ferguson and made a sound start for new trainer Richard Hughes when fourth over 7f at Leicester (soft) 15 days ago; hard to argue her mark is generous but a well-run, big-field race could suit this hold-up performer; wears first-time cheekpieces.

33/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 3

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
5-1, ran to a fair level when third of five on 7f Musselburgh debut (good) 17 days ago; can do better but he needs to.
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4th

7

(6)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Initio

8st 11lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Edward Bethell

Won a maiden here (7f) last October but that was a good opportunity and he's not threatened back in two handicaps since; may have needed the run at Newcastle on his return last month but he needs to find more progress at this new trip; hood reapplied.

12/1

4th

7

(6)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Initio

8st 11lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Edward Bethell

Won a maiden here (7f) last October but that was a good opportunity and he's not threatened back in two handicaps since; may have needed the run at Newcastle on his return last month but he needs to find more progress at this new trip; hood reapplied.

12/1

Form: 31

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Showed the benefit of her debut run in June (1m, good to firm) when making all in a 6f novice at Carlisle two weeks later (good to soft) when trained by Keith Dalgleish; 7f should suit and she's open to further progress on this stable debut.
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12th

11

(1)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:45 Ayr

Angel From Above

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Showed the benefit of her debut run in June (1m, good to firm) when making all in a 6f novice at Carlisle (good to soft) two weeks later on final start for Keith Dalgleish; not disgraced under a penalty at Thirsk (7f, good) for new yard in August and she brings unexposed potential to this handicap debut.

11/1

4th

2

(7)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

Angel From Above

9st 6lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

in touch with leaders, outpaced 3f out, kept on but no impression from 2f out

11/2

Form: 32

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Placed in two runs on ground slower than good this summer; can do better but this race demands a surge of improvement.
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5th

7

(10)

18th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:15 Thirsk

Streetzoffilly

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Showed some promise at maiden/novice level, notably when second at Haydock (1m, heavy); not an immediate handicap hit at Hamilton (1m1f) but may still do better; not dismissed.

12/1

5th

7

(2)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

17:45 Hamilton

Streetzoffilly

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Showed some ability this summer in all three starts, the most when second of five at Haydock (1m, heavy) on second occasion; tried 7f on good last time, which was not in her favour; should be more interesting on this handicap debut over 1m1f; one to note for market confidence behind her.

4/1

5th

11

(12)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

Streetzoffilly

8st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

towards rear of midfield, some headway over 2f out, kept on from 1f out, not pace to challenge

14/1

Form: 36

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Some promise at Pontefract on debut (1m, good to soft) but well beaten over 1m here on Saturday (soft); handicaps beckon.
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10th

4

(8)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Armoured

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

C&D winner in January, when 3lb higher; handicapper has had his measure since then; handy mark now but hasn't recently looked like taking his opportunities.

12/1

9th

11

(5)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:23 Southwell (AW)

Armoured

9st 3lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Had few chances in 1m handicaps and best form on Newcastle Tapeta, winning there in January; down the field at Thirsk recently but weighted to go well if handling the transition to Southwell at the first attempt.

16/1

11th

10

(11)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:15 Thirsk

Armoured

9st 1lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Best form has been on the AW, his sole win coming off this mark over 1m at Newcastle in January; not beaten far in last two races, the first on turf; each-way chance.

10/1

100/1

Form: 9

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Tailed off at Hamilton (1m, good to soft; 100-1) three weeks ago; no appeal.
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6th

8

(9)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bowood

9st 2lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Scored comfortably twice over C&D in the autumn and ran creditably, amid traffic issues, returned to this scenario last time (effort can be marked up); may yet show that he can defy this sort of mark.

14/1

1st

2

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bowood

9st 8lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Has run well to make the frame over 1m at Southwell (Tapeta) and Kempton (Polytrack) the last twice, but a record of 0-16 on the AW and a losing run of 17 suggests others are more likely.

100/30

Form: 52

Last run: 92 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Recorded RPRs in the mid 60s in two runs in the spring (6f and 7f); much more will be required to trouble the principals.
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4th

2

(2)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Crazy Crackers

9st 11lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

towards rear, headway over 1f out, went fourth inside final 110yds, kept on, not reach leaders

11/4

10/1

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Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam 6f-9.4f winner (including turf 2yo/AW Listed; RPR 108), half-sister to 5f Listed winner Haddaf out of Group-placed 7f 2yo winner; stable get winning newcomers but he has a fair standard to aim at on debut.
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9th

8

(3)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

Sovereign King

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: James Tate

in touch with leaders

10/1

16/1

Form: 45

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
She has shown some promise in two runs this summer and the return to 7f should be in her favour; needs a good leap forward to feature here though.
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6

(3)

15th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Viscountess Renard

10st 13lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard Fahey

Bred to be much better than this mark and her handicap debut effort at Wolverhampton four weeks ago (7f) was encouraging, not suited by the way the race panned out; should be quick enough for 6f, has the potential to do much better and also the assistance of an excellent amateur rider; lots to like.

5/1

5th

12

(2)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Viscountess Renard

9st 2lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

midfield

10/1

10th

12

(11)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

Viscountess Renard

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

towards rear of midfield

16/1

33/1

Form: 03

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran to a modest level in two runs last month; modest handicaps more suitable after this.
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12th

5

(12)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Burrows Dream

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Mackie

0-4, most recently down the field in 7f handicap at this course; seemed to show some promise over C&D in July and is bred to do better yet, being a half-sister to a winner for her owners.

33/1

9th

10

(6)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Burrows Dream

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John Mackie

Triple-figure prices for three runs to date, pulling hard a couple of times despite the hood; is a half-sister to a three-time Tapeta winner and this is easier but would want to see good support back from two months off before considering her.

14/1

11th

9

(2)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

Burrows Dream

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Mackie

took keen hold, midfield on inner

33/1

50/1

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W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Half-sister to two winners out of a fair 7f-1m winner; useful standard to aim at though and she looks an unlikely winner.
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6th

2

(8)

17th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ripon

Willow Baby

9st 10lb

J: J F Egan

T: Jason Ward

dwelt start, soon prominent, led after 1f, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

100/1

6th

2

(8)

17th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ripon

Willow Baby

9st 10lb

J: J F Egan

T: Jason Ward

dwelt start, soon prominent, led after 1f, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

100/1

12th

12

(9)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Willow Baby

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jason Ward

0-15; low-key return from 174 days off here last month (5f); best form has come over shorter and others appeal more.

16/1

66/1

Form: 8-

Last run: 383 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
50-1 and never in the hunt in a 5f maiden at Pontefract last July; absent since and not easily recommended.
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5th

6

(5)

8th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Minchinhampton

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Alan Brown

Mayson filly who has offered little in two runs on turf just over a year apart.

100/1

13th

10

(5)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

Minchinhampton

8st 13lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Alan Brown

awkward start, soon recovered and midfield

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £4.90
Straight Forecast £3.95
Trifecta £35.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Nibras Angel

SPOTLIGHT:

Mother Mary

The Guardian:

Streetzoffilly

Daily Record:

Angel From Above

The Times:

Nibras Angel

Telegraph:

Nibras Angel

Daily Mail:

Nibras Angel

D Express:

Nibras Angel

Daily Mirror:

Nibras Angel

The Star:

Nibras Angel

RP RATINGS:

Mother Mary

NEWMARKET:

Mother Mary

The Sun:

Mother Mary