May 04 / 16.55 Thirsk

16.55

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.10
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 425-36

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Last win was off a 21lb higher mark over 1m6f at Doncaster (heavy) in October 2022; mixed results last season during a marked overall decline, but it's easy to make a case on some form in the autumn and he's run respectably in both starts this year; not ruled out back up in trip.
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8th

2

(6)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 5f 192y

Class 5

13:30 Catterick

Dark Jedi

10st 2lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Tim Easterby

slowly away, held up in rear

9/1

5th

4

(9)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 5f 218y

Class 4

17:05 Redcar

Dark Jedi

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

slowly into stride, held up in rear, no impression from over 2f out

12/1

3rd

4

(4)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 6f 1y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Dark Jedi

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Disappointing favourite in this race last year but he does stay the trip and acts on heavy going; Thirsk in May saw his first win since 2022 but he's underperformed on last four outings; the last two were admittedly on AW and he's back to that last winning mark.

6/1

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9/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 362P6-

Last run: 201 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m3f and 1m5f on the Flat for Michael Bell in 2022; has patchy profile since last success, but he was a good second at a big price over hurdles (2m, soft) ten days ago on second run for new yard; looks on a workable mark back on the Flat and he could get involved.
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3

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

15:43 Hexham

Haarar

11st 9lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Has won five of his 18 starts over hurdles, the latest at Carlisle in February (2m1f, good to soft); hasn't been in quite such good form since (fifth of six on the Flat last time).

10/1

5th

4

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

Haarar

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

Generally productive over hurdles but last few efforts leave a doubt over whether he'll be in top form returned to the Flat for first time since winning at Redcar (1m6f, soft) in November 2024.

14/1

4th

6

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 3

16:00 Newcastle

Haarar

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Has won five of his 17 races over hurdles, including at Haydock (2m3f, good to soft) and off 7lb lower at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) this season; not at his best on last two runs but could bounce back.

5/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 13-322

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come on AW but she's still unexposed on turf and raised her form to a new level when second of 14 here (1m4f, soft) last month; now steps up to 1m6f but she finished well after a troubled run last time and is open to more progress; respected.
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4th

2

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Fleur De Mer

10st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Martin Todhunter

In good form until a below-par sixth of eight in 1m7f handicap at Ayr 20 days ago; the sort to bounce back.

15/2

6th

4

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Ayr

Fleur De Mer

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Martin Todhunter

Without a win since 2023 but had a solid AW campaign before staying on for close third in first-time cheekpieces at Pontefract (1m4f, good to soft) on turf return in April; should be fine over today's longer trip; can make her presence felt.

10/1

1

(1)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:35 Catterick

Fleur De Mer

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Martin Todhunter

Not the best of win records (1-26 but 0-10 on turf); only win was over 1m2f on AW back in 2023; sound third at Pontefract with first-time cheekpieces (retained) on reappearance last month (1m4f, good to soft); stays 1m6f but below her best three previous tries at 2m.

11/4

Form: 67-068

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row at around 1m (soft) last spring, but he's been generally disappointing since and was down the field at Newbury (1m2f, good to soft) two weeks ago; mark continues to fall but he has plenty to prove including stamina at this new trip.
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8th

2

(5)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Expressionless

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dylan Cunha

In and out since winning at Leicester (1m4f, good) in April and he was beaten 8l after a slow start at Newbury last time; now only 1lb higher than for that last success but he needs to raise his game back up in trip.

7/1

5th

7

(1)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 0y

Class 5

20:35 Newbury

Expressionless

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Dylan Cunha

In and out since winning at Leicester (1m4f, good) in April and was disappointing at Goodwood (1m6f, soft) 11 days ago given he has won over that far and in testing ground; has plenty of form on good to firm, but has a bit to prove; often misses the break.

14/1

8th

7

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:39 Goodwood

Expressionless

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

Three of his six wins have come over this trip elsewhere and he will appreciate going back up in distance after finishing third of eight at Newmarket (1m2f, good) four weeks ago (runner-up won next time); goes on any ground and respected off the same mark.

4/1

Form: 64334- BF

Last run: 200 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden but he showed promise on the Flat in Ireland last year and has finished placed in two hurdle runs (heavy/soft) for new yard this spring; this is a new trip back on the Flat but he still has potential and has shaped like a stayer at times; one to keep an eye on.
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4th

10

27th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:08 Cartmel

Rioja Alta

10st 11lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

C&D winner off 2lb lower last summer (soft) and some respectable runs in the meantime; the latest at Perth wasn't one of them but he's hard to rule out.

8/1

5th

1

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Rioja Alta

12st 0lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

Winner off 3lb lower at Cartmel last summer (2m6f, soft); two good runs this year, latest when third in a stronger race at Wetherby (3m, good to soft); chance down in grade.

9/2

3rd

11

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 4

16:22 Wetherby

Rioja Alta

10st 11lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

Won at Cartmel (2m6f, soft) last July and he's worked his way back to form, finishing third of eight at Catterick (3m1f, soft) in January; faces tougher opposition today, however, and needs another step forward.

12/1

Form: 236-61

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Has some ups and downs in his record but he made it 2-6 on turf when scoring under a positive ride at Nottingham (2m, soft) two weeks ago; that was a narrow success but he's only 2lb higher and this drop back in trip is no problem; shortlisted.
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2nd

7

(2)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Queensland Boy

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Last three wins, including two for Ryan Kavanagh last spring, have come over further; back in form when arguably an unlucky loser at Wolverhampton on Tuesday (extended 2m) and his claims are obvious off the same mark.

9/4

2nd

5

(5)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Queensland Boy

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Generally disappointing since winning twice (once over C&D) last May but encountered traffic when fifth (behind Belle Of KT) over 1m6f here a fortnight ago and continues to lurk on a good mark; can't be ruled out.

5/1

7

8th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Queensland Boy

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

12/1

Form: 35118- D BF

Last run: 204 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Had form figures of 213511 in May-September last year but he ended 2023 with a major blip at Newcastle; was reported to have had blood in his windpipe after that race but he now returns after 204 days off and doesn't have a great record when fresh; others preferred.
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10th

1

(11)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

16:20 Catterick

Victoriano

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

No turf win since August 2019; won three times on the AW (2m) last year, but it's difficult to draw a great deal of confidence from either of his two efforts since returning to action; look elsewhere.

28/1

10th

8

(10)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 192y

Class 5

16:30 Catterick

Victoriano

9st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

raced wide early, pressed leaders, lost ground after 5f, disputed lead after 6f

20/1

Form: 53895-

Last run: 246 days

W: 8st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Good third off 12lb higher in this race (soft) last year but he was out of sorts in final three runs for Mark Walford last summer; with new yard now and he needs a major revival after 246 days off; cheekpieces back on.
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11th

6

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:08 Newcastle

Oasis Prince

10st 9lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Annabelle Sowray

Five-time Flat winner, last success in 2m handicap at Catterick in July 2022; pulled up on last three starts over hurdles having been off for 321 days (last time on first run back after a wind op); plenty to prove.

50/1

11th

6

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:08 Newcastle

Oasis Prince

10st 9lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Annabelle Sowray

Five-time Flat winner, last success in 2m handicap at Catterick in July 2022; pulled up on last three starts over hurdles having been off for 321 days (last time on first run back after a wind op); plenty to prove.

50/1

10

30th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:37 Sedgefield

Oasis Prince

10st 10lb

J: Jack Power

T: Annabelle Sowray

Out of form on the Flat for Jaqueline Coward last year and pulled up in two recent handicap hurdles (2m4f/2m2f) for new stable; needs latest wind op (his third) to have made a huge difference.

33/1

Non-runners

Joie De Vivre, Corsican Caper

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Payout
Exacta £29.70
Straight Forecast £25.88
Tricast £55.34
Trifecta £81.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fleur De Mer

TOPSPEED:

Haarar

The Guardian:

Expressionless

POSTDATA:

Dark Jedi

Daily Mail:

Joie De Vivre

RP RATINGS:

Fleur De Mer

Telegraph:

Fleur De Mer

Daily Mirror:

Fleur De Mer

The Sun:

Fleur De Mer

The Star:

Fleur De Mer

Daily Record:

Fleur De Mer

The Times:

Haarar

D Express:

Haarar