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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6th

10

(10)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Star Of Lady M

9st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: David O’Meara

Hardy filly who has won six times this year, including twice on Lingfield AW and most recently career-best when making all in Ayr Listed last month (breaking track record) in beating a trio of 104+ rated rivals; clearly thriving and could take some stopping.

5/2

1st

6

(5)

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:40 Ayr

Star Of Lady M

9st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Hardy filly who has won five times at 5f-6f this year and romped away with a 5f York handicap (good to firm) in August; acts on Tapeta but her first go at Southwell wasn't a great success; has something to find on the BHA ratings but this trip might well suit back on turf.

9/1

8th

5

(3)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

20:40 Southwell (AW)

Star Of Lady M

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David O’Meara

Was winning for the fifth time this year when routing her rivals in a 5f fillies' handicap at York last week, showing bright speed and pulling clear in the final furlong; 5lb well in under her penalty and she's a major player.

5/1

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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4

(10)

15th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Reigning Profit

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Ruth Carr

Disappointing last time when bidding for hat-trick, and remains on career-high mark; on the plus side, Warren Fentiman takes over and claims a useful 5lb.

12/1

1

(1)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Newmarket

Reigning Profit

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Well suited by 5f; looked better than ever at Ripon nine days ago, following up his Pontefract win and taking record to 8-55; now on career-high mark but is very hard to dismiss in current form.

5/1

1

(1)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Newmarket

Reigning Profit

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Well suited by 5f; looked better than ever at Ripon nine days ago, following up his Pontefract win and taking record to 8-55; now on career-high mark but is very hard to dismiss in current form.

5/1

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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2nd

2

(6)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

16:00 Nottingham

Elegant Erin

10st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Had a good spell after wind surgery in 2024, winning three of her six 5f starts on AW and turf; has returned in good form off this mark, most recently behind an improved rival over C&D last month; handles all surfaces and set to be involved again.

5/1

2

(6)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

16:00 Nottingham

Elegant Erin

10st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Had a good spell after wind surgery in 2024, winning three of her six 5f starts on AW and turf; has returned in good form off this mark, most recently behind an improved rival over C&D last month; handles all surfaces and set to be involved again.

5/1

2nd

1

(5)

10th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

14:30 Nottingham

Elegant Erin

10st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Did well after a wind operation last year, winning handicaps at Newcastle (twice) and Beverley; ran well off this mark at Beverley last month and she's one to take seriously back down in class against female opposition.

7/2

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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5

(10)

25th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Beverley

Khabib

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ray Craggs

It's now 12 starts since his last victory but he comes here on the back of a good second of nine in 5f Thirsk handicap nine days ago; this reliable C&D winner ought to be in the shake-up.

7/1

2nd

6

(3)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:05 Thirsk

Khabib

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ray Craggs

Yet to win this year but retains plenty of ability; second at Thirsk on three occasions, two this year; more minor money perhaps his best hope.

7/1

4th

4

(8)

3rd Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Thirsk

Khabib

9st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ray Craggs

soon prominent

5/1

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

(1)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

13:48 Haydock

Tinto

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Two wins at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) last year and returned to form with nose second there (5f, good) four weeks ago; ran well over this C&D (heavy) in 2022 on his sole visit here and is not ruled out.

11/1

13th

6

(1)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

13:48 Haydock

Tinto

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Two wins at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) last year and returned to form with nose second there (5f, good) four weeks ago; ran well over this C&D (heavy) in 2022 on his sole visit here and is not ruled out.

11/1

2nd

2

(2)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Thirsk

Tinto

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

in rear, detached and outpaced after 1f, headway over 1f out, pressed winner towards finish, just failed

16/1

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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6

(3)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:28 Catterick

Glory Fighter

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Won this two years ago and has a few C&D near-misses to his name too; a 6lb rise for recent Nottingham victory leaves little room for manoeuvre but he helps give Paul Midgley, who also runs Birkenhead, a decent hand.

5/1

6

(3)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:28 Catterick

Glory Fighter

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Won this two years ago and has a few C&D near-misses to his name too; a 6lb rise for recent Nottingham victory leaves little room for manoeuvre but he helps give Paul Midgley, who also runs Birkenhead, a decent hand.

5/1

1st

2

(8)

9th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Glory Fighter

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

prominent, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well, comfortably

7/2

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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5

(2)

2nd May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Goodwood

Tatterstall

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

A wind operation in October 2023 proved successful and he had some smart sprint form last year, notably his narrow defeat of Miss Attitude over C&D at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good; made all); ran well off this mark at Southwell when last seen 246 days ago; back from an absence perhaps not the time to catch him though.

13/2

5

(2)

2nd May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Goodwood

Tatterstall

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

A wind operation in October 2023 proved successful and he had some smart sprint form last year, notably his narrow defeat of Miss Attitude over C&D at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good; made all); ran well off this mark at Southwell when last seen 246 days ago; back from an absence perhaps not the time to catch him though.

13/2

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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3rd

8

(9)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:21 Redcar

Spirit Of Applause

8st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Two placed efforts on turf last month and a lesser York run came in a hot race; never featured in a 6f handicap back at York last week and he needs a revival but that's not impossible.

14/1

14th

17

(19)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:20 York

Spirit Of Applause

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Ninth of 13 here (5f, good) a fortnight ago but that wasn't a bad run in a higher grade than this; in good form previously, going close at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) then third at Newmarket (5f, good to firm), and the step back up to 6f is worth a go; could give a good account.

20/1

13

(9)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Spirit Of Applause

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tim Easterby

Good runs in defeat at Nottingham and Newmarket this month (both 5f on good to firm); likely to be vulnerable to classier rivals.

25/1

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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8th

3

(2)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:21 Redcar

Zarzyni

9st 2lb

J: Nathan Evans

T: David & Nicola Barron

1lb better off with Muker from their run in this race 12 months ago; successful at Musselburgh in April (5f, good to soft) but his last two runs haven't been his best; likely to give a better account here.

5/1

12

(6)

15th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Zarzyni

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: David & Nicola Barron

Gained last three wins at Musselburgh, the most recent off 2lb lower in April; below par in both attempts at Hamilton; not the percentage call.

14/1

3

(9)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Newmarket

Zarzyni

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David & Nicola Barron

Justified favouritism at Musselburgh (5f) four weeks ago, building on his eyecatching penultimate effort which came in a Sunday Series contest there; ties in with Knicks; still fairly useful at the age of eight and remains well handicapped on historical data.

7/2

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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7

(7)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:22 Ripon

Running Cool

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Capable in Ireland but he's beaten the grand total of eight rivals in seven runs for Tim Easterby; dropped 26lb for his troubles and returning to 5f can help; only of interest if backed.

12/1

7

(7)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:22 Ripon

Running Cool

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Capable in Ireland but he's beaten the grand total of eight rivals in seven runs for Tim Easterby; dropped 26lb for his troubles and returning to 5f can help; only of interest if backed.

12/1

9th

5

(7)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

16:15 Redcar

Running Cool

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Has struggled for his current yard since coming from Ireland where he won twice in 2023; hard to fancy despite a falling mark.

20/1

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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6th

5

(2)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Thirsk

Ready Freddie Go

9st 2lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Easy to back and finished well beaten here two weeks ago but that race was set up for the closers; blinkers back on today and this multiple C&D winner needs serious consideration.

8/1

6th

5

(2)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Thirsk

Ready Freddie Go

9st 2lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Easy to back and finished well beaten here two weeks ago but that race was set up for the closers; blinkers back on today and this multiple C&D winner needs serious consideration.

8/1

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