September 18 / 14.20 Thirsk

14.20

Good To Soft

Patrick Hibbert-Foy Memorial Nursery Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Patrick Hibbert-Foy Memorial Nursery Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 407

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Lesser efforts on AW since showing some promise at York (6f, good to firm; finished fourth) on debut; may well start to progress now handicapping and returned to turf; one to consider.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(4)

19th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Salamanca Lad

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Front-runner; completed hat-trick in 1m handicaps in the summer, and ran creditably again when fourth of eight over 1m2f at Sandown last month; just as effective on AW; should give another good account of himself.

9/2

4th

2

(2)

18th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:25 Sandown

Salamanca Lad

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Front-runner; completed a hat-trick in 1m handicaps this summer, the last leg at this track; disappointing at Haydock next time but better than ever when beaten a head at Southwell (1m, AW) 16 days later; all his improvement has been at 1m, having tried 1m2f twice in the spring before he was tongue tied, so this step back up in trip asks the key question.

4/1

2nd

2

(9)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Salamanca Lad

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Completed a hat-trick in 1m handicaps this summer but he came up short in his bid for a four-timer at Haydock 16 days ago; promise in one C&D run in March; another career best required to win.

6/1

OUR TIP

7/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 0465

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Looked better than bare result on latest 5f start, having met a spot of traffic then come wide late on; appears ready for a crack at 6f; open to improvement on second nursery attempt.
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3

(10)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Meccas Duchess

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Exposed maiden; down the field over C&D 17 days ago and she could prove vulnerable again; stable also run Stallone.

16/1

11th

3

(10)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Meccas Duchess

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

midfield, weakened over 1f out

16/1

10th

4

(5)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:25 Newcastle (AW)

Meccas Duchess

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

16-race maiden but she's been threatening of late and 5f on Tapeta isn't an issue; one of two solid chances for Michael Dods.

6/1

Form: 0562

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Unlucky in similar event at Newcastle (6f, AW; nursery debut; beaten narrowly) last week, as he would likely have won but for being hampered at the start and forced to switch in the latter stages; great chance off same mark, provided he transfers the form back to turf.
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5th

5

(3)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Forever Eighteen

9st 5lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

11-race maiden but his three peak RPRs have come on the three occasions he's raced at this track; 5f looked too sharp last time and he's a leading contender back at this trip.

7/2

4th

7

(8)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Forever Eighteen

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

raced near side, in touch with leaders

8/1

7th

12

(8)

21st Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Redcar

Forever Eighteen

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Had plenty of chances since handicapping and hasn't been as good in headgear the past twice; shaped as though worth a try over this longer trip here last time but is some way down the pecking order.

12/1

2/1

Form: 04921

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has improved for the switch to nursery level, finishing second at Bath (good to soft) then going one better at Beverley (good to firm), both over 5f; should be as effective back at 6f and warrants respect.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(10)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Macarone

9st 5lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Four wins (one on turf) include two at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) for Ivan Furtado; tried this headgear combination for the first time when fourth back there (5f) last month and subsequently joined this yard for 2,000gns; acts with ease in the ground and nothing wrong with this mark.

10/1

4th

5

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Macarone

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Won two 6f handicaps here last autumn and he is now 4lb lower than for the latter win; more recent efforts leave him with a point to prove but the fitting of a tongue-tie could give him a lift and Silvestre De Sousa is a positive booking.

7/1

Form: 67976

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who has failed to improve in two nursery attempts, both at about 7f in cheekpieces; chance depends on how well he responds to change of headgear and drop back in trip.
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No / Draw
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10th

16

(2)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:37 Leicester

Peaceful Protest

8st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Has failed to go on since sent into handicaps; tried in blinkers when only fifth of seven at Thirsk (6f) 22 days ago; others appeal more.

16/1

5th

9

(3)

18th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Thirsk

Peaceful Protest

8st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Five-race maiden who has failed to improve in two nursery attempts, both at about 7f in cheekpieces; chance depends on how well he responds to change of headgear and drop back in trip.

20/1

6th

11

(11)

31st Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:15 Carlisle

Peaceful Protest

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Beaten about 9l when upped in trip and seventh of 12 on recent nursery debut at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm); however, that doesn't tell the full story as he got behind after switching to the inside from the widest draw, and the prominent-racers dominated; could be more competitive here.

12/1

12/1

Form: 6390

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Well held in 1m nursery here nine days ago; standout effort came at Doncaster (6f) on sole attempt on ground softer than good; may improve granted a slow surface; headgear enlisted.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

10

(3)

5th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

19:25 Carlisle

Amazing Winnie

9st 10lb

J: Louise Akehurst

T: Kevin Ryan

took keen hold, made all, faced challenges over 2f out, pushed out and kept on well inside final furlong, cosily

7/1

13th

9

(3)

7th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:35 Ayr

Amazing Winnie

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

in touch with leaders

6/1

8th

10

(10)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:30 Redcar

Amazing Winnie

9st 2lb

J: Louise Akehurst

T: Kevin Ryan

Well clear of the other prominent racers when getting off the mark under Louise Akehurst in strongly run 7f handicap at Doncaster last weekend (good to soft); penalised 6lb; should go well again.

3/1

Form: 41560

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
5f winner in May for Alice Haynes; has failed to beat a rival in three runs since, including two for new yard; going the wrong way and first-time headgear needs to make a big difference.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(5)

14th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Beverley

Profitable Dreams

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Jessica Bedi

Chepstow maiden winner (5f, good to soft) for Alice Haynes a year ago, but has failed to beat a rival in her four starts since including all three for this yard; cheekpieces removed after one use; plenty to find back from eight months off.

20/1

9th

4

(5)

14th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Beverley

Profitable Dreams

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Jessica Bedi

Chepstow maiden winner (5f, good to soft) for Alice Haynes a year ago, but has failed to beat a rival in her four starts since including all three for this yard; cheekpieces removed after one use; plenty to find back from eight months off.

20/1

7th

6

(4)

18th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Thirsk

Profitable Dreams

9st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Jessica Bedi

5f winner in May for Alice Haynes; has failed to beat a rival in three runs since, including two for new yard; going the wrong way and first-time headgear needs to make a big difference.

33/1

Non-runners

Dingwall, Uwaittillplaytime

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £23.70
Straight Forecast £25.56
Tricast £65.12
Trifecta £90.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Macarone

SPOTLIGHT:

Forever Eighteen

The Times:

Amazing Winnie

D Express:

Salamanca Lad

Daily Mail:

Mecca's Duchess

RP RATINGS:

Forever Eighteen

Daily Mirror:

Forever Eighteen

The Star:

Forever Eighteen

Telegraph:

Macarone

The Guardian:

Macarone

The Sun:

Macarone

Daily Record:

Macarone