September 09 / 15.15 Thirsk

15.15

Good

Personal Touches Retirement EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4860
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Personal Touches Retirement EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.70
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 7

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and made only minor late gains when 50-1 over slightly further at Beverley; big step forward needed.
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10th

6

(5)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:15 Carlisle

Midnite Runner

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Placed at Pontefract (6f) on penultimate start but failed to back up that effort in the same scenario latest, underlining his inconsistency; capable of being involved but not sure what to expect.

12/1

8th

8

(1)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Pontefract

Midnite Runner

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

6/1

14/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 6

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 16l when sixth of eight at Beverley (7.5f; 20-1) having been slowly away; may know more this time.
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4th

7

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:45 Newcastle (AW)

Game Management

9st 3lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Course winner who returned from ten months off with a creditable fourth of ten in 1m classified event at Ayr 23 days ago; not dismissed.

13/2

4th

4

(9)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Ayr

Game Management

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Soundly beaten on all three Flat starts last year (albeit on ground slower than good) and pulled up twice over hurdles afterwards; returns from 314-day absence with a lot to prove.

14/1

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5/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 4

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: 46

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
AW debut was encouraging but she made no impression over slightly further than this at Beverley; on that initial effort she's dangerous to rule out.
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4th

10

(7)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Thirsk

Last Addition

9st 2lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

AW debut was encouraging but she made no impression over slightly further than this at Beverley; on that initial effort she's dangerous to rule out.

12/1

6th

8

(5)

27th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

13:40 Beverley

Last Addition

9st 0lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Stuck in the middle of the track when a close fourth of nine at Newcastle on debut 24 days ago (6f, AW); should know more today and the step up in trip will suit on pedigree.

12/1

4th

7

(1)

3rd Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Last Addition

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

33,000gns yearling; tenth foal; half-sister to six winners (four in Scandinavia) including Gathering Power (6f; RPR 109); dam 1m and 9.6f winner (85); may need this debut outing, but check the betting.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
50,000euros yearling; sixth foal; half-brother to winners Shobrom (Qatar 5f/6f; RPR 100) and Rhythm (5f/6f including 2yo/AW; 82); dam placed 7f 2yo (48), sister to 6f 2yo Group 2 winner Prolific; already gelded; the market can guide.
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3rd

7

(2)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:45 Redcar

Stanley Street

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: John Quinn

Holds modest claims on his 7f efforts and consequently needs improvement for this drop in distance.

40/1

9th

8

(3)

7th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Redcar

Stanley Street

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John Quinn

midfield

25/1

5th

8

(10)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Thirsk

Stanley Street

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John Quinn

50,000euros yearling; sixth foal; half-brother to winners Shobrom (Qatar 5f/6f; RPR 100) and Rhythm (5f/6f including 2yo/AW; 82); dam placed 7f 2yo (48), sister to 6f 2yo Group 2 winner Prolific; already gelded; the market can guide.

6/1

50/1

Form: 90

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well down the field over 7f then 6f; one for another day by the looks.
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11th

7

(6)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Pontefract

Likeashadow

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Alan Brown

Saddle slipped when pulled up last time; best form on the AW and hasn't been running well enough before that to suggest he can take this.

14/1

11th

7

(6)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Pontefract

Likeashadow

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Alan Brown

Saddle slipped when pulled up last time; best form on the AW and hasn't been running well enough before that to suggest he can take this.

14/1

10

(6)

24th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:20 Beverley

Likeashadow

8st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Alan Brown

Ran well on AW as recently as last November and he's tumbled down the weights since, but for good reason; needs to get back on track.

33/1

Form: 5

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 15l and had only one behind him at Newmarket (6f, good; 8-1) but the winner contests today's Group 3 at Kempton and the chances are he'll be sharper for that introduction.
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7th

9

(8)

27th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Hand Jive

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Nine-race maiden who appeared to be going the wrong way, but bounced back in the first-time visor when third of nine at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) ten days ago; 1lb lower, but much depends on whether the headgear continues to work.

7/1

3rd

7

(3)

17th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Hand Jive

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Johnston

Has bits of encouraging form but ran badly (finished last of 11) at Newcastle most recently; hopes of shedding his maiden status are pinned on first-time headgear.

12/1

11

(1)

28th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Hand Jive

8st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

0-7 but some fair runs since switched to Tapeta and from a bad draw he didn't run too badly last time at Kempton (7f); that might be more his trip but he's still considered.

10/1

Form: 84

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had a troubled run when fourth at Redcar (6f, good to firm) and this extra furlong can only assist according to his breeding; likely improver.
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4th

10

(1)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Miners Gamble

8st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Brian Ellison

C&D winner off 7lb higher in August 2024; mixed form since but sound run when third over C&D (good; second run after wind op, first with a tongue-tie) 17 days ago; has a chance on that run.

8/1

3rd

5

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

13:50 Musselburgh

Miners Gamble

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Brian Ellison

Regressive 5yo with modest 1-27 strike-rate; seemed to have benefited from wind op when respectable fifth of 12 at Newcastle (1m, AW) last month but that race was slowly run and he needs to build on that performance; tongue-tie now added.

4/1

5th

5

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Miners Gamble

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Just one win to his name from 26 starts; lacklustre effort here (6f) last month and underwent wind surgery four days later; handy mark if the operation has the desired effect.

8/1

Form: 8

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished a remote last of eight in a 7f novice at Southwell when 22-1.
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7

(10)

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:30 York

The Crafty Mole

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Won at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) in August and at Ripon (2m, good) last month, appearing to idle in front on the second occasion having travelled extremely well; stayed on for fourth at Redcar (1m6f, good to soft) subsequently and the return to 2m could be a strong positive; major player.

9/1

4th

1

(2)

4th Oct 2025

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 4

17:05 Redcar

The Crafty Mole

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Won in Class 6 on soft and good to soft last year but withdrawn from good to soft on Thursday; first six wins were 1m6f, including at Newmarket this August, and he travelled much the best at Ripon (2m) one week ago before scraping home in front; up 3lb but return to 1m6f is clearly no disincentive and two of his wins last year were separated by only five days; player.

5/2

Form:

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
33-1 when dropping out to last over 7f at Newcastle in late July; gelded since.
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0

1

(9)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Thirsk

Clear Endeavour

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ollie Pears

33-1 when dropping out to last over 7f at Newcastle in late July; gelded since.

33/1

12th

3

(8)

29th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Clear Endeavour

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ollie Pears

55,000euros half-brother to four winners including Steip Amach (7f 2yo and 1m Group 3; RPR 109) and Ceisteach (Irish/US 1m-1m3f including Grade 3; 100); dam placed 9.4f (77), granddaughter of 1m4f Group 3 winner; yard 14% with 2yos this season and interesting to see how he figures in market.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £174.90
Straight Forecast £136.86
Trifecta £400.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Firing Squad

Telegraph:

Hand Jive

The Times:

Midnite Runner

POSTDATA:

Stanley Street

RP RATINGS:

Firing Squad

Daily Mail:

Firing Squad

D Express:

Firing Squad

The Sun:

Firing Squad

The Star:

Firing Squad

Daily Record:

Firing Squad

Daily Mirror:

Hand Jive

The Guardian:

Midnite Runner