August 18 / 18.00 Thirsk

18.00

Good

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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7th

2

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Kings Merchant

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Philip Kirby

Won four times in 2024, but losing run up to 14 despite a tumbling mark; fair effort when fourth of 13 at Catterick (7f, good) 18 days ago, though, and the winner has gone in again since; each way claims.

7/1

4th

3

(3)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Kings Merchant

10st 0lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Philip Kirby

He needs to produce a bigger performance than he's managed over 6f on his four starts this spring but he hasn't been running badly and is dropping down the weights; showed promise over 7f at Carlisle last September and the step back up in trip may be a positive move; possible player.

9/1

6th

6

(10)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Kings Merchant

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Philip Kirby

On a dangerous mark now and his three runs this year have offered hope that his losing run could be snapped imminently; effective on AW and likely to be involved.

8/1

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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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

4th

12

(10)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sassy Glory

10st 7lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Mark Walford

Breakthrough win at Newcastle (1m, AW) last September was her 23rd career start; not so hot since, so it's probably best to look elsewhere for win purposes.

20/1

5th

9

(7)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sassy Glory

9st 2lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Mark Walford

Breakthrough win over C&D in September was her 23rd career start; not so hot since, so it's probably best to look elsewhere for win purposes.

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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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

3rd

5

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

18:27 Doncaster

Brummell

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Often inclined to pull hard over this trip in the past and was kept to 5f last year, when winning three times; undergone wind surgery since last seen six months ago and will need to settle in tonight's small field if he's to have a chance off this mark.

16/1

7th

1

(6)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Brummell

9st 11lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

C&D winner; three turf victories this year, the latest in a Class 3 at Hamilton in August; disappointing back at Hamilton in September when soft ground shouldn't have been an excuse; the latest run raises a question now.

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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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

1st

1

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Glory Hyde

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Scored at Wetherby (5.5, good to firm) last month and did well to finish fifth at Beverley (5f, good to firm) on Tuesday, having encountered all sorts of traffic; will be suited by this return to 6f; likely contender.

3/1

5th

6

(1)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Glory Hyde

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Proved resurgent with neck success at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) most recently and remains competitively treated on peak form, which features a C&D win; likely player from the inside draw.

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