August 18 / 18.00 Thirsk

18.00

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Bresbet: Back To Bookmaking British EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4860
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Bresbet: Back To Bookmaking British EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.20
  • Place: £3.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Profitable; first foal; dam Listed-placed 5f winner (RPR 102), half-sister to 6f AW 2yo winner Travelcard out of maiden half-sister to two fairly useful 2yo winners; not the most striking pedigree to carry these colours but he needs a market check for any confidence behind him.
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No Results Found

4/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 02

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
310,000gns buy as a yearling; well beaten at Haydock (6f, good to firm) in May but close second of 12 when coming from the back in C&D novice (soft) two months later, finishing well once he got in the clear; capable of better still and holds strong each-way claims.
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12th

8

(5)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Only In Jakarta

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

midfield

20/1

14th

11

(7)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Only In Jakarta

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

led early, headed and prominent after 1f

16/1

7th

9

(6)

29th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:20 Carlisle

Only In Jakarta

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

led, headed over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

9/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 32

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Close third of ten at Kempton (6f, AW) and improved when front-running second of five in another novice at Ascot (6f, good to soft) 16 days later; that form clearly sets the standard.
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1st

10

(8)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rawaasi

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

12-race maiden who has been placed several times at up to 7f; fighting chance on peak figures but is the most exposed contender and this new trip presents a question mark.

4/1

1st

10

(8)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rawaasi

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

12-race maiden who has been placed several times at up to 7f; fighting chance on peak figures but is the most exposed contender and this new trip presents a question mark.

4/1

7th

4

(8)

23rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Rawaasi

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

0-11 but has run well on all three attempts on AW (two here), most recently runner-up at Southwell (7f, Tapeta), could again be thereabouts.

6/1

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
68,000euros foal, 210,000gns yearling; ninth foal; half-brother to winners Coronation Day (6f-7f; RPR 94), Melissa Jane (6f-1m, including 2yo/US; 92), Kamchatka (6f-7f; 83) and The Cotswold Wasp (5f 2yo/US 8.5f; 83); dam placed at 5f/6f as 2yo (59); one to note for powerful connections.
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2nd

5

(5)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Firing Squad

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

210,000gns yearling who shaped nicely on his 6f debut at Thirsk in August; didn't build on that there next time, upped to 7f, again coming off the bridle some way out, and now goes in a first-time visor.

3/1

3rd

2

(3)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Thirsk

Firing Squad

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

210,000gns yearling; carried no great wave of confidence over 6f here three weeks ago (good; 12-1) but he ran a nice first race behind a Godolphin newcomer and two others who had shown ability; could easily be the answer.

5/4

4th

3

(7)

18th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Thirsk

Firing Squad

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

68,000euros foal, 210,000gns yearling; ninth foal; half-brother to winners Coronation Day (6f-7f; RPR 94), Melissa Jane (6f-1m, including 2yo/US; 92), Kamchatka (6f-7f; 83) and The Cotswold Wasp (5f 2yo/US 8.5f; 83); dam placed at 5f/6f as 2yo (59); one to note for powerful connections.

7/1

5th
6 (14)
Mudhafar

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
65,000gns 2yo; fifth foal; half-brother to winners Muthhila (6f AW 2yo; RPR 79), Capla Knight (7f-1m AW including 2yo; 77) and One Bite (5f 2yo; 72); dam unraced half-sister to Group-placed 5f-7f winner Taajub; from a major yard and the market should give strong clues.
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2nd

6

(6)

4th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

16:45 Haydock

Mudhafar

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Hinted at promise in his one outing as a 2yo, but hasn't built on it in two starts since returning in May; may show improvement now handicapping but it will be needed.

20/1

9th

9

(11)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

17:40 Doncaster

Mudhafar

9st 4lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

Hinted at promise on 6f Thirsk debut last summer but well held when 33-1 for 6f course reappearance two weeks ago; looks one for handicaps after this.

100/1

11th

8

(5)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

18:42 Doncaster

Mudhafar

9st 4lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

dwelt start, midfield

10/1

Form: 2

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
21,000gns yearling; first foal; dam 6f AW winner (RPR 82); 6-1, gave trouble beforehand but always prominent when beaten a nose by a fast finisher in nine-runner novice at Newcastle (6f, AW) 15 days ago; that's not the best form in this but it was a promising start.
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1st

5

(7)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:50 Chester

Kings Merchant

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Philip Kirby

Gained all four wins over sprint trips, the latest in September 2024; ran quite well over 7f at Catterick (good) in May, though, and nearly exploited this career-low mark at Doncaster (6f, good to firm; second run in cheekpieces) a week ago; due to go back up 3lb; must be considered.

11/4

2nd

3

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:20 Doncaster

Kings Merchant

9st 12lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Philip Kirby

Progressive as a 3yo (C&D winner) but regressed last year and has continued to slide this season; hit a bit of traffic when not beaten far in first-time cheekpieces (retained) latest but others look to have stronger claims.

7/1

Form: 8

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
25-1, 15l last of eight in novice at York (6f, good) five weeks ago, slowly away and always behind.
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1st

7

(1)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Sassy Glory

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

1-30, the win over C&D from a similar mark last September; lost out in a tight finish to a stablemate of Woodleigh at Beverley (1m2f, good; 4-1) last week; no reason why she shouldn't take the swift turnaround in her stride; possible.

5/1

2nd

8

(2)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

21:00 Beverley

Sassy Glory

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

AW winner over 1m but 1-29 overall so now fully exposed; well behind Inspiring Speeches last time.

14/1

9th

7

(5)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Sassy Glory

9st 3lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Mark Walford

Won at Newcastle (1m, AW) last September and she's been effective over this far and on turf in the past; however, she's won just one of her 28 races and has to improve upon this year's form (1m-1m2f).

10/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 045

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Significant ability over 6f at Chester (good) and Carlisle (good to firm) on last two starts; checked in his run last time and looks capable of better but others have accomplished more.
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7th

3

(6)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:43 Newcastle (AW)

Eco Power Boy

9st 7lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: Seb Spencer

11-race maiden but he has run encouraging races over C&D on his last two starts, latterly second of 12 in this grade 19 days ago (form boosted by the winner); could still have more to offer.

7/2

5

(4)

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Eco Power Boy

9st 5lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: Seb Spencer

Essentially disappointing in four runs for the Quinns (tried blinkers last time) and he's now back with his first trainer for whom he also went 0-4; reduced mark looks warranted.

20/1

5th

2

(9)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:25 Carlisle

Eco Power Boy

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

Some ability last term in minor roles but, after 316 days off, he has not beaten many in his three handicaps for new stable; blinkers are enlisted.

10/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Late foal but £70,000 2yo; fourth foal; half-brother to winners Shepherds Way (Listed-placed 5f-6f including 2yo; RPR 95), Zonik (1m AW; 77) and Dragon Glory (5f AW 2yo; 71); dam unraced half-sister to 6f Group 1 winner Slade Power out of 5f winner; plenty to like on paper, but in a strong race.
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4th

4

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

13:35 Chester

Brummell

8st 12lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Acts on good to soft and softer but his best form is at 5f and latest last of six at Haydock needs forgiving; cheekpieces go on after that; nothing wrong with this mark if they do have a positive effect, however.

10/1

6th

2

(6)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:13 Haydock

Brummell

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Two wins last summer (5f, good/good to firm) and didn't see out 6f when third of six on recent reappearance at Doncaster (6f, good to firm); has run well on slow ground in the past and he's a key player back down to 5f.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
24,000euros yearling; third foal; dam unplaced over 7f as 2yo (RPR 48), half-sister to 1m2f/1m4f Listed winner Carnachy and useful 7f-1m winner Saucy Minx; late foal, probably best watched on debut.
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15th

3

(15)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Glory Hyde

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Arrives on the crest of a wave having won four of her last five starts; a 4lb rise for her small-field Class 5 win at Ripon last month could just find her out here, though.

13/2

1st

1

(4)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Ripon

Glory Hyde

10st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

5yo who has won three of her last four starts including a clearcut success over C&D (good) two weeks ago; up 7lb but that was a personal best last time and she seems versatile ground-wise; big player.

6/4

1st

11

(12)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Glory Hyde

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Didn't get the breaks at Beverley (5f, good to firm) on penultimate start, but she pounced late to continue her consistent spell at Redcar (6f, good; from 3lb lower) subsequently, justifying favouritism; is well drawn in stall 12, so should have a positive role to play.

9/2

Form: 00

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished last at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) and Catterick (6f, good) over five weeks later, having been gelded in between.
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4th

7

(3)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:13 Redcar

Secret Command

9st 8lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Respectable third at Beverley last time; very attractively weighted, as he's back on last winning mark and Mia Nicholls takes off a bonus 5lb; one to consider.

5/1

3rd

8

(3)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Beverley

Secret Command

9st 2lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Nicholls

Dual 5f winner on good to firm and latest was in a 14-runner race at Catterick in June; only 1lb higher than for that success but he's been well below form in last two starts and needs to get back near best.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam 5f winner (including 2yo; RPR 73), half-sister to useful 5f-7f winner Secretinthepark and prolific winners Dolphin Rock (7f-1m2f) and Somewhere Secret (5f/6f); Territories colt, for whom the market can guide.
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11th

7

(11)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Redcar

Starlight Stanley

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

4yo who is very lightly raced; however, he's yet to threaten and has been soundly beaten in both handicaps, the latest at Newcastle (7f, AW) two months ago when back from some more time off; a tongue-tie goes on.

16/1

11th

7

(11)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Redcar

Starlight Stanley

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

4yo who is very lightly raced; however, he's yet to threaten and has been soundly beaten in both handicaps, the latest at Newcastle (7f, AW) two months ago when back from some more time off; a tongue-tie goes on.

16/1

6th

3

(5)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Starlight Stanley

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

midfield, pushed along and weakened from over 3f out

14/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
3,000gns foal, 22,000gns yearling; 11th foal; half-sister to six winners, notably Vange (6f 2yo; RPR 108); dam once-raced daughter of Italian/Irish Oaks winner Melodist; trainer had a 33-1 newcomer pipped at York recently but they're usually more interesting later on.
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13th

12

(1)

18th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Thirsk

Joans Angel

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

3,000gns foal, 22,000gns yearling; 11th foal; half-sister to six winners, notably Vange (6f 2yo; RPR 108); dam once-raced daughter of Italian/Irish Oaks winner Melodist; trainer had a 33-1 newcomer pipped at York recently but they're usually more interesting later on.

25/1

Form: 42

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising at Chester (5f, good) before second of 11 in maiden here (5f, soft; made most) 13 days ago; now tongue tied; can improve again, so has each-way claims.
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7th

7

(3)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Salisbury

Jungle Jim

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: David Evans

towards rear, weakened over 1f out

10/1

7th

7

(3)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Salisbury

Jungle Jim

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: David Evans

towards rear, weakened over 1f out

10/1

3rd

2

(3)

28th Apr 2024

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

13:50 Bath

Jungle Jim

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: David Evans

Seven-race maiden but he finished second over C&D in October (heavy) and that form makes him of interest off his reduced mark; accessories added for his first run in a turf handicap; one to consider.

11/4

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Payout
Exacta £41.60
Straight Forecast £40.41
Trifecta £187.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rawaasi

The Guardian:

Only In Jakarta

NEWMARKET:

Nezeeh

POSTDATA:

Jungle Jim

Telegraph:

Nezeeh

RP RATINGS:

Rawaasi

The Times:

Rawaasi

Daily Mail:

Rawaasi

D Express:

Rawaasi

Daily Mirror:

Rawaasi

Daily Record:

Rawaasi

The Sun:

Only In Jakarta

The Star:

Only In Jakarta