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

(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

12th

3

(3)

6th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:47 Chelmsford (AW)

Hombre

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Joseph Parr

slowly into stride, took keen hold, towards rear, no impression

9/1

8th

3

(2)

24th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Lingfield

Hombre

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Joseph Parr

Overcame early fractiousness, traffic issues and 16 rivals at Thirsk in April (6f, soft); below that level since off today's unchanged mark, though did travel well for a long way latest; untried on good or quicker.

11/4

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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4th

11

(6)

25th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

16:35 Yarmouth

Enderman

9st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Paul Midgley

prominent towards near side

6/1

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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10th

8

(7)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

Stormy Pearl

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

Two wins in Class 6 events in July, the second an impressive front-running effort over C&D; disappointed at Ayr two weeks ago and back up in grade today.

14/1

14th

4

(15)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:42 Ayr

Stormy Pearl

10st 0lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: David Thompson

in touch with leaders on near side of group

5/2

1st

1

(1)

31st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:25 Redcar

Stormy Pearl

9st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

Rhys Elliott got a good tune out of her when they were joined on the line (pair nicely clear) at Hamilton 13 days ago; drawn on a wing here but sound claims up just 2lb.

11/2

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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6th

3

(12)

24th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:10 Catterick

Langholm

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Resumed winning ways at Thirsk (7f) but he lost all chance with a slow start when ninth over C&D two weeks ago; this C&D scorer has a high draw but isn't the type to stay down for long.

6/1

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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1st

3

(7)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Yazaman

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

These blinkers have gone back on for his last three starts and he's won all of them (5f/5.5f, soft-good to firm), under Mark Winn each time; new mark has now kicked in but this thriving 6yo has leading claims nevertheless.

13/8

1st

9

(10)

3rd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

20:00 Wetherby

Yazaman

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

took keen hold, midfield, pushed along 2f out, hung left but headway over 1f out, ridden to lead final 110yds, kept on well

15/8

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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4th

8

(4)

28th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Yaahobby

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Has done all his winning on Tapeta at Wolverhampton and over shorter distances; hasn't offered all that much following wind surgery and this is a belated first try beyond 6f; the hood is also new.

20/1

10th

7

(5)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Yaahobby

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Has done all his winning on Tapeta at Wolverhampton; not disgraced on most recent turf attempt but his overall record in this sphere isn't solid; others preferred.

16/1

10th

7

(5)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Yaahobby

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Has done all his winning on Tapeta at Wolverhampton; not disgraced on most recent turf attempt but his overall record in this sphere isn't solid; others preferred.

16/1

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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3rd

10

(11)

30th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Ripon

Fylingdale

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tim Easterby

Has returned from a long absence this spring and she could do with breaking better but she's shown signs of promise in big fields at Thirsk (6f, soft/good to firm) the last twice, and is capable of having a say.

7/1

7th

14

(17)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Thirsk

Fylingdale

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

slowly into stride

10/1

7th

14

(17)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Thirsk

Fylingdale

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

slowly into stride, raced near side

10/1

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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6th

2

(14)

24th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Thirsk

Ben Dikduk

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Mark Walford

midfield

5/1

1st

10

(13)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

18:20 Hamilton

Ben Dikduk

10st 9lb

J: Miss Alice Cooke

T: Mark Walford

Well treated on his placed efforts on the AW last autumn, but is now 0-15 and his three efforts since joining this yard don't suggest things are about to change.

33/1

12th

13

(6)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Thirsk

Ben Dikduk

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Mark Walford

Well held in two runs for this yard, finishing behind Fylingdale over C&D four weeks ago; wait for an elusive first success set to continues.

20/1

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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5th

11

(6)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Irish Dancer

9st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

prominent up the centre

20/1

11th

5

(1)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Redcar

Irish Dancer

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Looked likely to pick up a small race in the spring but has struggled since, latterly when some way behind Golden Prosperity at Catterick on Tuesday; has a bit to find on these terms.

20/1

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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2nd

4

(4)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hailey Ya Mal

9st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Unplaced in all nine starts; one of his better efforts when fourth of ten at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) in March, but hasn't shown much in three outings since; makes limited appeal.

16/1

10th

11

(13)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:05 Southwell (AW)

Hailey Ya Mal

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Unplaced in all eight starts and although his best efforts have come on Tapeta, he will need to find plenty more if he is the break his duck now up in trip; wide draw not ideal either.

25/1

9th

2

(11)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Hailey Ya Mal

9st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Only modest form so far, including on turf debut at Thirsk last time (6f, soft); others look stronger.

25/1

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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1st

3

(8)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eldeyaar

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Prominent racer; didn't fire on turf last week and remains without a win since last September but made the frame three consecutive times over C&D beforehand and has very obvious claims if judged on those efforts.

7/2

7th

6

(2)

28th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

17:30 Catterick

Eldeyaar

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

His last win was 11 months ago but that was off 2lb higher over C&D (soft); has mixed record this year but he's reached the frame at Wolverhampton in last two runs including a close second; usually races prominently and he could make a bold bid back on turf.

13/2

4th

12

(2)

16th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eldeyaar

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Won twice over C&D around this time in 2022; in decent fettle - twice placed over C&D - when last in competitive action during the spring; could have a significant role to play from this mark if fit and ready to roll after a ten-week break; stablemate of Rogue De Vega.

11/2

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

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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