September 01 / 13.50 Thirsk

13.50

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AJA Novice Flat Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap (For Riders With No More Than 3 Wins At Start Of Season)

  • Prize money: £2980.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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AJA Novice Flat Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap (For Riders With No More Than 3 Wins At Start Of Season)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £26.00
  • Place: £4.20

Form: 654400 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Two-time 7f Wolverhampton winner who found his good run of form coming to an abrupt halt when last of 12 over that C&D 18 days ago; he needs to bounce back.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(1)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dodgy Bob

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Mullineaux

Veteran who is without a win since September 2023 and looks out of form; faces tough terms as well.

25/1

10

(7)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Dodgy Bob

10st 4lb

J: Mr Sebastian Perry

T: Michael Mullineaux

12yo who is without a win since September 2023 and recent evidence doesn't indicate he's about to end that losing sequence.

66/1

11th

5

(5)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dodgy Bob

9st 9lb

J: Poppy Scott

T: Michael Mullineaux

upset in stalls, midfield

33/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 5-4705

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden handicapper who got back on track when fifth of 11 in 6f Catterick handicap 11 days ago; shortlisted off the same mark.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(11)

4th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Noteable

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Off the mark (17th attempt) with a clearcut win over C&D in October but she's finished down the field on Tapeta in her three subsequent runs; still 2lb higher than for her win and others are more convincing.

12/1

8th

2

(6)

9th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Noteable

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

ducked left start, bit short of room soon after start, soon towards rear

10/1

10th

7

(6)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Noteable

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Craig Lidster

Flopped over C&D last time but she was too keen and had earlier turned in a string of good runs on turf and Tapeta; capable of bouncing back but this is a rise in class.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 036027 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
C&D scorer who wasn't disgraced when seventh of 18 in 6f Redcar handicap six days ago; he's an unreliable sort overall though.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

Form: -12690 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
In winning form at Newcastle (6f) in the winter but he ran poorly back there after four months off last time; he needs a lot more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(2)

1st Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:50 Thirsk

Nickleby

10st 7lb

J: Miss Elle Paterson

T: Julie Camacho

In winning form at Newcastle (6f) in the winter but he ran poorly back there after four months off last time; he needs a lot more.

10/1

Form: 536656

Last run: 4 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Arrives on a very long losing run but she posted a creditable sixth of 12 in 6f Southwell handicap only four days ago given she was very slowly away after blindfold was removed late; she's no forlorn hope.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

OUR TIP

Form: 422503

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Not proving the easiest to catch right this term but he wasn't discredited when third of ten in 5f Wolverhampton handicap four weeks ago; in the mix if on his A-game again.
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8th

6

(11)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Lets Go Hugo

10st 9lb

J: Miss Chelsea Brooks

T: Ollie Pears

All wins at 5f and he was only tenth over C&D recently, finishing behind One Of Our Own and Mister Sky Blue.

10/1

10th

1

(7)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Lets Go Hugo

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

All wins at 5f but he has run well over C&D; yet to shine in 2026 but dropping into 0-55 company will help; not ruled out.

10/1

11/2

Form: 679303

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Winless since her debut last May and she's proving inconsistent this season, posting one of her better efforts when third of 14 over C&D three weeks ago; not ruled out if backing it up.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(6)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Parr Fire

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ben Haslam

always behind

8/1

8th

8

(6)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Thirsk

Parr Fire

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ben Haslam

Has gone 0-19 since a winning debut at two; the visor worked well when initially tried last summer (twice placed) and now that aid returns; has possibilities.

12/1

8th

7

(11)

17th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:30 Carlisle

Parr Fire

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Hasn't won since his debut at Doncaster in May 2022 (5f, good to firm); good third in first-time visor over same C&D last June (good) but not run quite as well since, including with cheekpieces back on last time; on a fair mark, but soft ground not ideal.

10/1

Form: 90/07-

Last run: 401 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
It's now 22 runs without a win under all codes and he's been off for 11 months since unseating his rider four out (well held) in 2m Southwell handicap chase; it's easy to look elsewhere.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

11

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:30 Cartmel

Fast Deal

10st 2lb

J: Miss Ellie Callwood

T: Michael Chapman

Approaching two years since he last showed any form to speak of, and has a lot to prove from 9lb out of the weights this time.

150/1

6th

9

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

17:35 Cartmel

Fast Deal

10st 2lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Michael Chapman

Caused 150-1 shock in 3m3f Stratford marathon in spring 2024 but that remains his only win from 62 career starts; in poor form this year and 7lb wrong here; look elsewhere.

50/1

8th

9

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

18:53 Market Rasen

Fast Deal

10st 2lb

J: Miss Imogen Mathias

T: Michael Chapman

Won a 3m3f handicap chase last year; mainly disappointing since (pulled up on three of last four runs); plenty to prove.

40/1

Form: 833624

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Yet to get his head in front but he made a promising start for his current yard when runner-up at Goodwood in June; below-par fourth on soft ground at Lingfield (7f) since but no surprise to see him bounce back in style here.
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Verdict Starting price

14th

1

(14)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Hobson Point

11st 4lb

J: Mr Sam Garcia

T: James Ferguson

always behind

20/1

14th

1

(14)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Hobson Point

11st 4lb

J: Mr Sam Garcia

T: James Ferguson

Not the most reliable and he ended 2023 under a cloud for James Ferguson; needs to hit the ground running on his first run for seven months.

20/1

10th

9

(10)

21st Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hobson Point

9st 7lb

J: Sorin Moldoveanu

T: James Ferguson

14-race maiden; encouraging start for this yard when second of ten at Goodwood in June (7f, good to firm) but backward steps since, notably when virtually refusing to race at Thirsk last month (reared as the stalls opened); risky.

20/1

Non-runners

Lord P, Woobay, Chrismoltisanti

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £188.10
Straight Forecast £136.66
Tricast £899.46
Trifecta £1828.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Parr Fire

SPOTLIGHT:

Hobson Point

The Guardian:

Woobay

RP RATINGS:

Mumcat

Daily Mail:

Chrismoltisanti

Telegraph:

Noteable

NEWMARKET:

Hobson Point

The Times:

Hobson Point

D Express:

Parr Fire

Daily Mirror:

Parr Fire

Daily Record:

Parr Fire

The Sun:

Woobay

The Star:

Mumcat