May 04 / 15.15 Thirsk

15.15

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £9421.2
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 215210 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Failed to fire in a Listed race at Bath last time but she'd been in good form on AW since fitted with a visor; on the same mark as when picking up well to win a 5f handicap at Lingfield last month; handles most ground.
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9th

12

(9)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Star Of Lady M

9st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: David O’Meara

Eleven-time winner including at Listed level; ran well on seasonal reappearance in the Listed Beverley Bullet but has failed to land a blow the last twice; 3-16 on the AW but could only manage sixth when 5-1 for this last year; needs to rediscover best.

15/2

12th

3

(11)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:05 Ayr

Star Of Lady M

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Made all in this last year (good) and encouraging Listed third at Beverley (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago on her belated reappearance; won on soft ground at the start of her career; her usual visor returns (left off last time) and she has leading claims if building on her comeback run.

4/1

9

(2)

30th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Beverley

Star Of Lady M

8st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Had a busy 2024 and notched six wins, the last of them in 5.5f Listed race at Ayr; would have real possibilities if repeating that form, although she'll need to hit the ground running after over ten months off.

14/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 327740 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Not much room for error off this mark and he was well beaten on his return to turf 13 days ago; has the pace to grab the stands' rail if desired but others are more appealing.
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10th

4

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Reigning Profit

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Maintained unbeaten Ripon record (3-3; all 5f) when seeing off Rock Of England and Mark's Choice in early July; ran respectably in Class 2 at Goodwood (5f) before toiling at Pontefract; fairly treated but effectiveness over 6f is questionable.

16/1

8th

8

(7)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

17:45 Pontefract

Reigning Profit

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Soundly beaten over C&D (good to firm) two runs ago but prior to that he won at Ripon (5f, good), and he posted a respectable effort at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) last time; he's won here four times; not ruled out.

16/1

11th

24

(11)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Reigning Profit

8st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ruth Carr

Exposed ten-time winner who was down the field in this 12 months ago when 1lb higher; won at Ripon this month (no headgear) before finishing fifth of seven 11 days ago at Pontefract (visored); a long time since he wore blinkers.

50/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 3-8546 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Continues to edge down the weights while appearing to retain all her ability; stall 1 perhaps not ideal here though and others appeal more for win purposes.
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4th

9

(7)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Beverley

Elegant Erin

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Positives include a penchant for soft ground and a C&D record that reads 1166126113; beaten in a Class 4 handicap last month though and she faces a stiff task in this company.

40/1

3rd

2

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Elegant Erin

10st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Five wins and a second from nine attempts over C&D; ended 2025 in flying form and returned off a brutal mark as a consequence; handicapper relenting now and her third at Nottingham 13 days ago was a step back in the right direction; this should be run to suit and she's a strong contender.

5/1

3rd

1

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

19:45 Nottingham

Elegant Erin

10st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Paul Midgley

Eight-time turf winner including on fast and soft ground; ended last season with a good fourth in a Listed race at Ascot (5f) but she's been out of sorts in her four runs this year; on dangerous mark but she needs to get back on track.

10/1

7/2

Form: 3307-2 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Group 1-placed in his prime; pleasing start for his new stable when second at Musselburgh 13 days ago (5f, good to soft); now 3lb higher but this should be run to suit and he has each-way claims at least.
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2nd

4

(1)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:13 Catterick

Arecibo

9st 9lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Declan Carroll

Smart sprinter in his prime but last win was four years ago and he's finished down the field in four runs this season; return to 6f in his favour but don't need much encouragement to look elsewhere.

14/1

2nd

4

(1)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:13 Catterick

Arecibo

9st 9lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Declan Carroll

Smart sprinter in his prime but last win was four years ago and he's finished down the field in four runs this season; return to 6f in his favour but don't need much encouragement to look elsewhere.

14/1

6th

11

(1)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:30 Thirsk

Arecibo

8st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Veteran who was a smart sprinter in his prime but last win was four years ago and he's finished down the field in three runs this season; dropped another 3lb but he has lots to prove on this first run at 7f; visor removed.

25/1

5th
12 (12)
Khabib

12/1

Form: 143-96 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Went down narrowly in this race in 2022; only 1lb higher than for his last win and effective on good to soft; further rain would be a concern but he's got a shout if conditions stay as they are.
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7th

8

(8)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Khabib

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ray Craggs

Operated at a much higher grade in his prime; absent 615 days prior to returning to action in May and he has finished well beaten in three runs in 2026; tumbling down the weights but need to see more before getting involved.

33/1

9th

5

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Khabib

9st 10lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Ray Craggs

Well handicapped on old form, but has shown little in two starts since returning from a long absence in May; just 1-36 on turf and hard to fancy.

20/1

8th

10

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:42 Thirsk

Khabib

9st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ray Craggs

Fair and consistent for Ray Craggs in 2024; off 20 months before coming in last of nine, on sole outing for David Thompson, over 6f here last month; has rejoined his former yard with lots to find.

25/1

Form: 1087-4 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won his first two starts as a 2yo (5f, good and heavy) but he's found life tougher since; only fourth on his stable debut at Windsor 19 days ago and the hood worn there is now left off.
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5th

5

(3)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:10 Yarmouth

Maximum Impact

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: George Scott

0-9 since his early 2yo wins and has lacked consistency this season; good chance off current mark, provided he's suited by the step up to 7f.

6/1

5th

1

(9)

28th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Maximum Impact

9st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: George Scott

0-8 since his early 2yo wins; however, ran respectably in first-time cheekpieces at Newmarket (6f) most recently and has possibilities in the retained headgear dropped in class.

8/1

4th

5

(2)

9th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Newmarket (July)

Maximum Impact

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: George Scott

0-7 since winning his first two races when with Alice Haynes; signs of a resurgence (after being gelded) when close up over C&D in June and can be excused the following effort on his first taste of Chester; could have a part to play in the new cheekpieces.

8/1

25/1

Form: 7172-0 C

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Usually seen over 6f now; did well in cheekpieces in late 2023, winning at Redcar and second in the Ayr Silver Cup; low-key return six weeks ago (headgear absent) and likely vulnerable at 5f with no cheekpieces too.
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13th

6

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Tinto

10st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

Operating off a reduced mark but on a losing run; has strong C&D form but reserves his best for Thirsk these days; well beaten on last month's seasonal return.

20/1

10th

5

(12)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Tinto

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

C&D winner; best known for exploits at Thirsk more recently, including a close second there last May (5f, good); cheekpieces off for his reappearance and not a solid option, for all he has dropped to a good mark.

20/1

18

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Tinto

9st 10lb

T: Michael Dods

10/1

Form: 453517 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Game effort to make all over C&D (heavy) last month; got going when the race was all over at Epsom last time; should be seen to better effect back at this more conventional track.
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9th

7

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Ripon

Glory Fighter

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Front-running veteran who has won 11 times; his last success was off 4lb higher at Nottingham (5f, good) in April but he's been disappointing since and needs to get back on track.

20/1

6th

6

(4)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

Glory Fighter

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Front-running veteran who has won 11 times including over C&D; got pestered for the lead at Catterick last time but he's been disappointing since his win at Nottingham (5f, good) in April and others are preferred.

8/1

6th

5

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Catterick

Glory Fighter

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Two of 11 wins have been over C&D; latest success was at Nottingham (5f, good) in April but rather disappointing since; has a bit to prove.

9/1

12/1

Form: 71000- D

Last run: 237 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Progressive last summer, winning the 3yo Dash at Epsom off a 2lb lower mark; not much to recommend him after that though and a wind operation since last seen isn't enough to tempt.
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18th

18

(13)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Tatterstall

8st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Yet another prominent racer; in good form since returning from a break but appeared to be beaten fair and square behind some of these at Newmarket's July meeting.

16/1

5th

1

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Tatterstall

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Prominent racer; two good runs back from her eight-month absence, headed close home at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; that form is working out well and he has earned the 2lb rise; bold bid can be expected.

8/1

Form: 25406-

Last run: 221 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Ended 2023 with a couple of quiet runs; on a fair mark as a result but he has an absence to contend with and faster ground would be ideal.
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4th

10

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Spirit Of Applause

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner (September 2022); reliable in 2026, inching ever closer; beaten a nose by the in-form Mr Cool at Redcar (6f, good; 12-1) ten days ago; small 2lb rise, coupled with less favourable low draw, enough to further frustrate?

3/1

2nd

7

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

Spirit Of Applause

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Reliable sort who comes here on the back of a good second of nine in 5f Pontefract handicap 17 days ago; can make his presence felt off the same mark.

5/1

2nd

3

(4)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:15 Pontefract

Spirit Of Applause

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Posted two good thirds at the start of last month (5f/5.6f, good to firm) before midfield finish in big-field Class 4 at York (6f, good to firm); the drop back in trip/grade can help and he could be in the mix.

11/2

Form: 304427 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Couldn't land a blow at Musselburgh 13 days ago; not the easiest to win with but the ability is there if this sets up favourably.
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5th

9

(15)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Zarzyni

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Three-time C&D winner, including twice off higher marks in the month of April; unlucky third, having found daylight too late, in this race 12 months ago; soft ground was against him here last weekend; likely player if the cards drop right.

10/1

9th

6

(8)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Zarzyni

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Below best on latest course start in October but has a strong C&D record otherwise, three wins include this race (good to soft) last year; now 2lb lower and primed for a good run if he avoids trouble in running.

9/2

7th

10

(4)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Zarzyni

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Hasn't won as often as one of his ability probably should but he did score twice in 2025, the latter win over C&D; 3lb higher in a better race this time and he'll need to be somewhere near last year's best to take this after four months off.

14/1

25/1

Form: 1850-0 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Two wins on turf for Natalia Lupini in Ireland last summer; dropped right away in the final furlong on last month's stable debut at Musselburgh; should come on for that but may need a bit more time.
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7th

1

(9)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Running Cool

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Good second at Wolverhampton on his stable debut last September; well short of that level in three runs this year, including when tried in cheekpieces 19 days ago; risky.

8/1

8th

3

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Running Cool

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Fine second at Wolverhampton on his stable debut last September; not so good in two runs this year and hopes rest on the new cheekpieces turning things around.

6/1

5th

5

(3)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Running Cool

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Dual winner in Ireland for Natalia Lupini but he struggled for Tim Easterby in 2024/25; made a good start for this yard when second of nine at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) in September but he was disappointing following a slow start over 6f there 16 days ago; needs to bounce back.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 31388- CD

Last run: 246 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won this race in 2021 and 2022 when he had the benefit of his seasonal debut behind him; that wasn't the case 12 months ago and he could only manage ninth; will be more interesting with a run behind him.
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2

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Ready Freddie Go

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Drawn a blank this year but he has dropped a long way in the weights and is now eligible for Class 6 company for the first time; ran okay over C&D last month and the return of cheekpieces will help; considered.

10/1

2

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Ready Freddie Go

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Drawn a blank this year but he has dropped a long way in the weights and is now eligible for Class 6 company for the first time; ran okay over C&D last month and the return of cheekpieces will help; considered.

10/1

5th

11

(8)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Ready Freddie Go

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

He's having a mixed season and hasn't looked ready to pounce since a good Ripon run (5f) in July; needs a turnaround but he wasn't far away on his latest C&D start in March and is on a much lower mark now.

25/1

Non-runners

Spring Is Sprung, Vadamiah

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £229.80
Straight Forecast £180.08
Tricast £1890.71
Trifecta £1458.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Arecibo

TOPSPEED:

Maximum Impact

The Times:

Spirit Of Applause

Daily Mail:

Tatterstall

The Guardian:

Star Of Lady M

POSTDATA:

Glory Fighter

NEWMARKET:

Maximum Impact

D Express:

Spirit Of Applause

RP RATINGS:

Arecibo

Telegraph:

Arecibo

Daily Mirror:

Arecibo

The Sun:

Arecibo

The Star:

Arecibo

Daily Record:

Arecibo