April 20 / 19.40 Thirsk

19.40

Soft

Vickers.Bet Independent Family-Owned Bookmaker Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 17 runners
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Vickers.Bet Independent Family-Owned Bookmaker Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £20.00
  • Place: £4.10

Form: 788850

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Modest eight-race maiden who hasn't progressed for the switch to handicaps; not unbacked in recent starts and the booking of Silvestre de Sousa suggests a good run is expected but he's not easily recommended on his turf debut.
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1st

4

(8)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:20 Yarmouth

Hombre

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

dwelt start, towards rear, in touch with leaders 3f out, ridden 2f out, steady headway over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, led inside final 110yds, kept on

4/1

7

(4)

16th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Thirsk

Hombre

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Joseph Parr

Two wins this term, the first over C&D (soft) in April and the latest on Chelmsford AW last month; still on a fair mark; chance.

6/1

1st

4

(7)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Hombre

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Joseph Parr

Won 6f handicap on soft at Thirsk in April; has failed to run to the same level since but he's had some excuses and return to 6f in his first classified event makes him of interest again.

5/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 5-3644 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner but conditions suit and he ran a sound race after nine weeks off here 11 days ago; one of the likelier types.
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6th

9

(1)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:08 Nottingham

Enderman

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

prominent, weakened gradually from over 1f out

7/1

6th

9

(1)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:08 Nottingham

Enderman

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Well held on return at Leicester but you can set your clock by him over C&D, as he's won and been placed in all eight attempts, on ground ranging from good to firm to heavy; has eased a few pounds and solid to go well.

7/1

6th

6

(3)

4th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:52 Leicester

Enderman

8st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

On a lengthy losing sequence and he ended 2024 with below-par efforts at Leicester and Nottingham in the autumn; he needs to hit the ground running on his seasonal return.

8/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 56-792 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Appreciated the return to turf when finishing off well for second in a better race over C&D 11 days ago (heavy); up 2lb but this should be run to suit and she's high on the list.
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5th

7

(1)

9th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Stormy Pearl

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: David Thompson

led, headed and prominent after 1f, outpaced over 1f out, no impression final furlong

100/30

5th

7

(1)

9th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Stormy Pearl

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: David Thompson

led, headed and prominent after 1f

100/30

3rd

4

(9)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Redcar

Stormy Pearl

9st 6lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: David Thompson

slightly awkward start, towards rear against near rail, headway halfway, went third 1f out, kept on but not pace to challenge

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 33-254 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Not the easiest to catch right but she's capable at this level and she's generally run well since returning from a long absence last spring; return to 6f should suit and she's got each-way claims.
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7th

8

(1)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:38 Thirsk

One For The Ladies

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has the ability to win off this mark and she's coming here in good order; does need everything to fall just right though and her strike-rate tempers enthusiasm.

7/1

8

(3)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Catterick

One For The Ladies

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has a modest 2-26 strike-rate and beaten on her last 12 outings, but she's been a good fourth on her last two starts (5f/6f, heavy/soft) and seems versatile ground-wise; could play a leading role.

9/2

2nd

8

(3)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Catterick

One For The Ladies

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

dwelt start

9/2

6/1

Form: 6770-2 C BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Best known for his Catterick exploits but he's a course winner and made a pleasing return to action with a front-running second at Catterick 17 days ago (7f, heavy); should be able to grab the stands' rail from stall 20 and he's a strong contender.
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8th

10

(1)

12th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:47 Catterick

Langholm

8st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Last four wins, two on this track, have come over 7f; also effective over C&D and he'll be suited by the return to 6f after finding 5f inadequate last time out; this does look competitive, though.

12/1

8th

10

(1)

12th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:47 Catterick

Langholm

8st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Last four wins, two on this track, have come over 7f; also effective over C&D and he'll be suited by the return to 6f after finding 5f inadequate last time out; this does look competitive, though.

12/1

9th

9

(8)

23rd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Langholm

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

towards rear, outpaced after 1f, some headway inside final 110yds, no impression

25/1

7/1

Form: 3-5472

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Losing run stands at 39 but he's competitive at this level and he ran a cracker when second over C&D 11 days ago; in the mix with a repeat.
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3rd

4

(5)

10th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

16:50 Nottingham

Yazaman

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Four wins last summer, including here (5f, good); promise on his return to action last month but failed to build on it at Wetherby a fortnight ago; visor replaces blinkers today; stable also run Emperor Caradoc.

10/1

3rd

4

(5)

10th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

16:50 Nottingham

Yazaman

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Four wins last summer, including here (5f, good); promise on his return to action last month but failed to build on it at Wetherby a fortnight ago; visor replaces blinkers today; stable also run Emperor Caradoc.

10/1

8th

5

(6)

27th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 5

16:30 Wetherby

Yazaman

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

His handicap mark had dropped from 106 to 50 before he was finally able to add to his debut win (June 2020; beaten 40 times in between) at Nottingham last May; went on to complete a four-timer, including C&D, and also went close at Pontefract off this mark last October; should be sharper with his recent reappearance behind him; not discounted.

6/1

25/1

Form: 84-676 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins to his name; best turf efforts have come on fast ground and the forecast underfoot conditions are a concern, as is his recent form.
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7th

9

(9)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Two-time 7f course winner who went close in 7f classified here in January but his subsequent form has been mixed and he's unproven at 1m.

25/1

7th

9

(9)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Yaahobby

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

slowly away, took keen hold, in rear, headway inside final furlong, never dangerous

25/1

10th

11

(10)

17th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yaahobby

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

slowly away

10/1

Form: 283424 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Veteran who was gaining her eighth career success when winning a 6f handicap at Newcastle in November; solid efforts in five of her last six AW runs; handles testing ground; should run her race.
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7th

12

(10)

3rd May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dandys Gold

9st 4lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

This is her level nowadays but she kept on well to score over C&D a week ago and is effectively only 3lb higher under 4lb penalty; probably won't be far away.

5/1

7th

12

(10)

3rd May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dandys Gold

9st 4lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

This is her level nowadays but she kept on well to score over C&D a week ago and is effectively only 3lb higher under 4lb penalty; probably won't be far away.

5/1

1st

6

(1)

26th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dandys Gold

9st 4lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

in touch with leaders, some headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, jockey dropped rein but kept on inside final 110yds

10/1

33/1

Form: 0/10-0 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Looked rusty back from a long absence here 11 days ago; on a handy mark but if she is to revive it's likely to be on a sounder surface.
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8

(9)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Fylingdale

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Tapeta winner at Southwell (6f) in early 2023 but she hasn't regained her best form since back from an absence and was well held on the return to Southwell last week.

10/1

8

(9)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Fylingdale

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Tapeta winner at Southwell (6f) in early 2023 but she hasn't regained her best form since back from an absence and was well held on the return to Southwell last week.

10/1

5th

10

(1)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Fylingdale

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner in 2023; her form has dipped the last twice but the pick of this year's form gives her claims and this is not a strong event.

12/1

10th
17 (9)
Mcs Wag

12/1

Form: 263-44

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
First promising signs when second of 11 on heavy ground at Catterick last October (5f); has not kicked on from that on AW since but getting back on a soft surface can help and she's not yet fully exposed; yard among the winners; shortlisted.
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5th

5

(4)

13th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:40 Yarmouth

Mcs Wag

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Joseph Parr

awkward start, in rear

10/1

9th

6

(4)

3rd Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

14:30 Brighton

Mcs Wag

9st 9lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Joseph Parr

11-race maiden who has been well held back on turf the last twice and this looks tough on adjusted figures; down the list.

10/1

6th

9

(9)

9th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

16:55 Brighton

Mcs Wag

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Joseph Parr

held up in rear

7/1

11th
8 (16)
Ben Dikduk

33/1

Form: 336-60

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden; on a good mark on his best efforts but he was a well-beaten 50-1 shot on his stable debut at Newcastle in February; plenty to prove for now.
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9th

2

(3)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:06 Newcastle (AW)

Ben Dikduk

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

in touch with leaders

20/1

9th

2

(3)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:06 Newcastle (AW)

Ben Dikduk

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

in touch with leaders

20/1

6th

7

(6)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Ben Dikduk

10st 0lb

J: Miss Alice Cooke

T: Mark Walford

Downhill since winning over 6f on turf last summer and was behind two of these last weekend at Southwell.

12/1

16/1

Form: 7-0966 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Effective on testing ground and she's been running herself into form for her new yard this year; one to consider off a reduced mark now back on grass.
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9th

11

(4)

30th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:55 Carlisle

Elladora

9st 11lb

J: Mr Ryan Price

T: Micky Hammond

Has winning form on soft/heavy, but losing run up to 14 and drops to 5f for the first time since her debut; opposable from out of the weights.

16/1

7th

6

(4)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:50 Catterick

Elladora

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

taken down early and walked to post, prominent

13/2

7th

6

(4)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:50 Catterick

Elladora

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

taken down early and walked to post

13/2

20/1

Form: 0/09-

Last run: 282 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Hasn't beaten a rival in three runs in novice/maiden company, finishing weakly in both runs last year; wind operation could have a positive effect and this is his first realistic assignment; check betting.
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14

(11)

12th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Irish Dancer

9st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Down the field on reappearance at Redcar three weeks ago and now 0-17; however, he may have needed that run and he has an each-way shout on the pick of last season's best efforts (including over C&D); tongue-tie goes on.

14/1

1st

14

(11)

12th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Irish Dancer

9st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

sweating, in touch with leaders, outpaced 3f out, rallied from 2f out, ridden when led inside final furlong, kept on

14/1

9

(9)

21st Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

13:55 Redcar

Irish Dancer

9st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

16-race maiden; ended 2024 with some good runs at Southwell but others have more persuasive claims today.

10/1

Form: 7-5084

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced and well-related 4yo; has shown a modicum of promise on AW but forecast testing ground looks a worry now switched to turf.
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9th

6

(4)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Hailey Ya Mal

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

took keen hold, prominent

14/1

9th

6

(4)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Hailey Ya Mal

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

took keen hold, prominent

14/1

9th

11

(7)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Hailey Ya Mal

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Still seeking a first win but he finished second at Wolverhampton last month (6f); less good last time but the addition of headgear could give him a lift.

12/1

12/1

Form: 949828 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Came good last autumn, winning 6f handicaps at Ripon (good) and Catterick (soft); on the same mark as for the latter success and he showed ability remained when second at Southwell last month; a possible.
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10th

5

(8)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eldeyaar

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Prominent racer with three C&D wins on his record; back down to a good mark and he didn't run badly here eight days ago; bold bid expected.

8/1

2

(7)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eldeyaar

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Best when front-running and is on a dangerous mark but he's generally struggled since his last win in September and needs to get back on track.

6/1

4

(6)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Eldeyaar

10st 13lb

J: Mr Kevin Skelton

T: Antony Brittain

Best when front-running but hasn't been at his best of late and brought up the rear at Southwell last weekend.

20/1

14/1

Form: 0200-3

Last run: 99 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Failed to win for Clive Cox or Archie Watson but he has snippets of form to make him of interest at this level; kept away from soft ground earlier in his career though; sold for 2,500gns since last run; best watched on stable debut.
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12th

6

(1)

3rd May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Kaidu

9st 8lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Susan Corbett

Ten-race maiden; signed off for Archie Watson with pretty good third at Wolverhampton (6f) in January and may not have handled soft turf when struggling on recent stable debut but others have more pressing claims; hooded for first time.

20/1

12th

6

(1)

3rd May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Kaidu

9st 8lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Susan Corbett

Ten-race maiden; signed off for Archie Watson with pretty good third at Wolverhampton (6f) in January and may not have handled soft turf when struggling on recent stable debut but others have more pressing claims; hooded for first time.

20/1

16th

2

(10)

20th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Thirsk

Kaidu

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Susan Corbett

towards rear

14/1

17th
19 (13)
Atrafan

25/1

Form: 590680 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Eight-time AW winner; not at his best in that sphere in recent starts and opposable on this first turf run since August 2017.
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17th

19

(13)

20th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Thirsk

Atrafan

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Alan Brown

towards rear

25/1

17th

19

(13)

20th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Thirsk

Atrafan

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Alan Brown

towards rear

25/1

10th

10

(2)

31st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Atrafan

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Alan Brown

Multiple AW winner but looks far from solid on 2024 form and may be somewhat on the wane aged ten; held by Written Broadcast on C&D running last time.

33/1

Non-runners

Smalleytime, Mr Trevor, Aclaim To Fame

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Payout
Exacta £153.50
Straight Forecast £134.27
Tricast £662.92
Trifecta £1234.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Langholm

The Times:

Stormy Pearl

SPOTLIGHT:

Mc's Wag

Telegraph:

Eldeyaar

POSTDATA:

Yazaman

Daily Mail:

Stormy Pearl

The Sun:

Stormy Pearl

Daily Record:

Stormy Pearl

The Guardian:

Langholm

D Express:

Langholm

Daily Mirror:

Langholm

The Star:

Langholm