17.50
Good To SoftChestnut Room @thirskraces Perfect Party Venue Handicap
- Prize money: £4187.2
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 5
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.10
- Place: £3.40
Form: 642030
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (1) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Very productive in 2025, winning five times; hindered by wide draw at Chester most recently, otherwise has a good record over 5f; just needs to prove he can overcome current mark. |
12/1 |
|
9th 13 (12) |
7th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 15y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Posted duck eggs over 6f in last two appearances, not beaten entirely by the trip; has a very good record at 5f but faces a harder task off current mark at this level, especially from an unfavourable draw. |
33/1 |
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10th 9 (10) |
17th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Enjoyed a revival in the second half of 2025, winning five 5f handicaps on good ground or slower; no show over 6f when last seen in November and he returns to action off a tough mark. |
33/1 |
6/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 511628 CD BF
Last run: 44 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 12 (2) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Added two more wins in 2025, at 1m (good to soft) and on this track (7f, soft; made all); back on his last winning mark but this year's efforts lag behind what will be needed today. |
25/1 |
|
8th 8 (2) |
1st May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
Realistically weighted on his best efforts last year and his second run in March was better than the first; however, his AW exploits are unconvincing. |
14/1 |
|
6th 4 (13) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
1m on good to soft ground no problem and he is feasibly weighted on his best efforts last year; should be sharper with his recent return to action under his belt and he has the assistance of a leading amateur in the saddle; one for the shortlist. |
12/1 |
10/1
- Place: £6.40
Form: 775685
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (9) |
26th Jul 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Losing run up to 18 and entitled to have run better than he did at Ayr last time (7f; handles soft); had been running quite well, though, and cheekpieces now replace a visor. |
6/1 |
|
4 (6) |
6th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Losing run is mounting up; however, has proved consistent in the last two months and latest effort can be marked up (met traffic issues); defied a much higher mark over C&D in 2023 and enters the reckoning. |
5/1 |
10/1
Form: 529123 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 7 (8) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Enthusiastic front-runner who shone for Ruth Carr in 2025, winning five 6f handicaps (including a defeat of Jonny Concrete here on good to firm); creditable in-frame efforts on two of three starts this year without necessarily suggesting he's ready to strike again. |
14/1 |
|
4th 3 (7) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Enthusiastic front-runner who shone for Ruth Carr in 2025, winning five 6f handicaps (including here on good to firm); encouraging seasonal return at Catterick (6f, good) last month and likely remains in better form than his subsequent Ripon ninth might suggest as he was second home on his side. |
11/2 |
10/1
Form: 670336 C BF
Last run: 52 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (12) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Had blinkers on for the first time when winning at Redcar (6f, good; has won on soft) last month and followed up at Thirsk (6f, good) 18 days ago, beating 16 rivals; back up another 7lb but can't be dismissed in her bid for the hat-trick. |
15/8 |
|
1st 14 (12) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
C&D winner; off the mark for the year with a comfortable success at Redcar nine days ago (6f, good; first win on ground without soft in the description); that win came in new blinkers which aren't guaranteed to have the same effect a second time; only 3lb higher today, though, so she has obvious claims if in the same form. |
5/1 |
7/1
Form: -08216 CD
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 (7) |
2nd Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Eight-time winner with first four on turf and latest four on Tapeta; his last success was by 3l here (9.4f) in December but he's been disappointing in both subsequent runs and needs to bounce back near his best. |
14/1 |
|
8th 10 (4) |
16th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
Eight-time winner with first four on turf and last four on Tapeta; his last success was by 3l here (9.4f) last month but he flopped when favourite over C&D ten days ago; a switch to more prominent tactics may have backfired in that race but he needs to bounce back after that disappointing effort. |
9/1 |
|
2 (8) |
28th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
11st 9lb |
In excellent form in refitted visor on Tapata when last seen in spring, winning three in a row (1m-8.6f); has fitness and stamina to prove today but the return to turf on the slow side of good won't be a problem. |
11/2 |
10/1
Form: 633545
Last run: 44 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (7) |
20th Jun 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
led against near rail |
11/2 |
|
3rd 11 (11) |
6th Jun 2024 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Extended his run of creditable efforts last time, when he divided Huddle Up and Count d'Orsay at Carlisle; no problems with ground/track/trip and likely to give it his best shot again. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 6 (9) |
30th May 2024 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Back to winning form at Thirsk (6f, heavy) last month and has twice run well since, fourth of nine on ground that would have been quick enough at Beverley (5f) last time; considered under his promising amateur. |
7/2 |
16/1
Form: 123308 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 |
23rd Oct 2023 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 8lb
|
Seemingly back in good form at Southwell (6f) a fortnight ago, where she was denied a clear run before keeping on for fourth; remains 5lb below her last winning mark and will be suited by today's return to 7f; good chance. |
5/1 |
|
4th 3 (8) |
10th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
took keen hold, midfield |
7/1 |
|
6th 1 (2) |
23rd Sep 2023 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
led at fast pace |
16/1 |
6/1
Form: 421411 C
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (4) |
18th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Suited by soft ground and 7f, and on a very good mark now (13lb lower than when winning at Catterick in September 2023); mainly out of form this season; probably best watched. |
12/1 |
|
9th 10 (9) |
24th Sep 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Four 7f wins at Catterick in 2023 but he's been struggling since the spring and his much-reduced mark isn't helping him much at the moment; 0-11 on AW and has it to prove at present. |
7/1 |
|
6th 2 (3) |
10th Sep 2024 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Has an excellent record at this track and won this 12 months ago off a 10lb higher mark (on soft); powers are on the wane now a 9yo and he's not made much of an impact this year, including when third here 22 days ago. |
7/1 |
20/1
Form: 027370 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (3) |
21st Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 96y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Sole win from 39 starts was in June 2022 and he's been beaten 13l or more in his last four runs; opposable. |
25/1 |
|
7th 2 (2) |
12th Jun 2025 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Of interest on last year's best but he ended 2024 with a whimper and neither AW run this March suggested he was the answer. |
20/1 |
|
11th 12 (9) |
28th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
took keen hold, in rear throughout |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: 871348 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 1 (8) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
4-39, three of those wins here (7f-1m) in 2022; soundly beaten both starts since returning from a near two-year absence; makes no appeal despite this easing mark. |
25/1 |
|
10th 3 (2) |
13th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Well suited by Newcastle but absent for almost two years before his last of ten here (50-1) in February; probably best watched again. |
40/1 |
16/1
Form: 222150 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (8) |
9th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
8st 7lb |
Won just once since getting up late in a C&D classified stakes (good to soft) in August 2023; not disgraced but hasn't done enough to suggest that his turn is forthcoming in four starts this year. |
33/1 |
|
7th 7 (6) |
13th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Track regular who won over C&D just over one year ago; wasn't beaten far when sixth of nine behind Dumfries over C&D (also good to firm) on his June return but two lesser runs have followed; needs to turn the ship around; 1lb out of the weights. |
12/1 |
|
7 (1) |
5th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
10yo who won over C&D in 2023; wasn't beaten far when sixth of nine at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) in June but he failed to come on for that run when seventh of 11 over that same C&D 32 days ago. |
33/1 |
7/1
Form: 332142 BF
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 8 (12) |
20th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Had a blip at Thirsk last month but generally reliable and was back on song with a creditable fourth of 12 at Newcastle (6f, AW) last time; this return to soft ground is no problem and his last run at 7f resulted in a strong-finishing second on Tapeta three runs back; shortlisted. |
15/2 |
|
4th 7 (8) |
6th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
prominent |
9/2 |
|
13th 8 (15) |
18th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Both wins have been over 6f on the AW; has some fair form on turf; good second on first try at this trip at Newcastle last time despite a tardy start (Kats Bob third, Kalganov fifth); a possible. |
7/1 |
20/1
Form: 366
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 (8) |
12th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
C&D winner in January, when 3lb higher; handicapper has had his measure since then; handy mark now but hasn't recently looked like taking his opportunities. |
12/1 |
|
9th 11 (5) |
30th Aug 2024 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Had few chances in 1m handicaps and best form on Newcastle Tapeta, winning there in January; down the field at Thirsk recently but weighted to go well if handling the transition to Southwell at the first attempt. |
16/1 |
|
11th 10 (11) |
16th Aug 2024 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Best form has been on the AW, his sole win coming off this mark over 1m at Newcastle in January; not beaten far in last two races, the first on turf; each-way chance. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: -75183 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
24 |
7th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
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9th 5 (3) |
24th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Lewis Edmunds has good recent record on him, their form figures together since the start of 2022 reading 2132; the win came at 80-1 over C&D in August and the most recent second was achieved when bouncing back last time; place claims. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 7 (10) |
6th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Battled well to cause 80-1 surprise in 7f Wolverhampton handicap in August and has since been placed in Catterick classified over this trip; subsequent defeat in soft-ground Class 5 handicap is not viewed harshly and he's more appealing than some of these. |
10/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £76.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £55.82 |
| Tricast | £883.09 |
| Trifecta | £1567.80 |
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