May 18 / 15.10 Thirsk

15.10

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 6-2807 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
On a losing run and disappointing that he hasn't kicked on from a good second on AW in February; would be a danger to all if recapturing that form off his reduced mark.
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6

(3)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

14:15 Doncaster

Burning Cash

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Dual C&D winner of much higher marks in the summer of 2022 including this race; 1-23 since, though, and tardy starts have become a habit (blindfold off late the last twice); 5lb below last winning mark so certainly well handicapped, but risky.

10/1

11th

13

(12)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

17:45 Doncaster

Burning Cash

8st 11lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

This mark in range but he hasn't found his best form so far this year (had blindfold issues behind Castan latest); this looks a tough race in which to bounce back.

14/1

2nd
12 (8)
Khabib

10/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 43-965 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Just 1-26 on turf but he has run well over C&D in the past and his return to action two weeks ago wasn't devoid of promise; capable of a big run off this mark.
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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

12/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 1000-9 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won the 3yo Dash on Derby Day last season off a 1lb higher mark (5f, good to firm); the wheels came off afterwards but he had a wind op in October and his reappearance here two weeks ago was more encouraging than the distance beaten would suggest; getting back on faster ground a major positive and a big run would be no surprise.
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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: 5316-4 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Defied a wide draw in a 5f handicap at Chester last September (good to soft) and this mark looks in range on that evidence; last month's reappearance should have sharpened him up; untested on faster than good but retains some potential.
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12

(7)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

14:10 Chester

Seantrabh

8st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Declan Carroll

C&D winner as a 3yo who'll appreciate any rain; starts the season on a handy mark but will need to be right on his game after seven months off.

12/1

5th

3

(1)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:08 Newmarket

Seantrabh

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

disputed lead early

7/1

5th

3

(1)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:08 Newmarket

Seantrabh

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

disputed lead early, outpaced and in touch with leaders after 1f, rallied and headway over 2f out, no extra inside final 110yds

7/1

OUR TIP

5/1

Form: 21201- CD

Last run: 224 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Joined Nigel Tinkler with a reduced mark and he took advantage in a productive 2023 campaign, winning 5f handicaps at Ayr, here and Redcar; stall 1 and a 224-day absence could prove stumbling blocks this afternoon.
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8th

1

(2)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Muker

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Smart in his pomp; 2026 has been a struggle but he has dropped 19lb in the weights and is now eligible for Class 6 company; too much ability to discount but he is looking increasingly moody in the early part of his races.

10/1

8th

3

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:20 Windsor

Muker

9st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

His last win was off 15lb higher in July 2025; threatened only once from seven starts this term, in a small field three runs ago, and soon got detached on last two outings, so others are readily preferred.

10/1

11th

11

(12)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Muker

9st 6lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Has a couple of C&D wins on his record; not found his best form this year and he has too much to prove for comfort, for all he is tumbling down the weights.

25/1

Form: 5406-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Needs to step up on his reappearance here two weeks ago but that was the case on his second run last year and he's well treated on his 2023 best; faster ground in his favour too; should go well.
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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

8/1

Form: 3152-7 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
His turf wins have come on stiffer tracks but he has run well over an easy 5f; left the impression the run would bring him on at Chelmsford 16 days ago; other pace to contend with this time.
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5th

1

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 3

13:55 Newbury

Regal Envoy

10st 1lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: William Knight

Has added to his impressive tally with two further 5f wins this season but recent defeats suggest he's gone off the boil somewhat; dropped 2lb since last run but may need some more assistance from the handicapper.

20/1

12th

9

(8)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Regal Envoy

9st 1lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: William Knight

Has added to his impressive tally with two further 5f wins this season but recent defeats suggest others might be on kinder marks.

50/1

8th

10

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Regal Envoy

9st 3lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: William Knight

The winner of 14 of his 48 starts, including two 5f handicaps this season; dropped away when seventh to King Of Light over 6f at Windsor 12 days ago; others look better handicapped.

16/1

25/1

Form: 850-00 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Two wins on turf for Natalia Lupini in Ireland last summer; down the field in two starts for new yard (C&D latest) and may need 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

14/1

Form: 27-519 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Better than ever when seeing off 11 rivals in a 5f handicap at Newcastle in March but he came up short off this mark when last seen eight weeks ago; another step forward needed to take this.
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8th

11

(10)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Multiple C&D winner; ran his best race for some time when third of ten at Beverley last week; major player back on AW.

9/2

3rd

3

(6)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

5f AW win in April; hasn't reproduced that in four subsequent turf outings but he's back on that last successful mark and has run well here before.

12/1

6th

5

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Castan

9st 10lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Bryan Smart

5f AW win in April; ran well at Ripon (5f, good) later that month but he has struggled twice since; has a C&D win on his record but others bring more pressing claims.

33/1

Form: 8930-5 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Hit hard by the handicapper for a wide-margin Beverley win last May (5f, soft) but now just 1lb higher; effective on faster ground, as when chasing home Tatterstall at Epsom last June (7lb better off with that rival today); ended up caught wider than ideal at Beverley on her reappearance last month; better expected today.
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3rd

10

(14)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Miss Brazen

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has a soft-ground C&D win on her record; well handicapped on this year's best but she has a wide stall to contend with and she needs to step forward from her recent Catterick fifth.

12/1

5th

4

(9)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Miss Brazen

9st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Returned to action with a win at Nottingham (5f, good) in April and she ran a cracker at Beverley one month later; not so good twice since and a lower draw would have been preferred.

10/1

5

(5)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Miss Brazen

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won over C&D (good) in April on reappearance before close third at Beverley (5f, good to firm); unplaced on next two starts but she was slowly away when sixth at Musselburgh then drawn widest when fifth at Beverley (5f, good); she's one to consider.

11/2

16/1

Form: 2619-0 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Three wins for Ed Bethell, all over 6f (wore headgear for both handicap successes last year); low-key stable debut three weeks ago (no headgear) and best watched dropping to 5f with the headgear again left off.
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1st

2

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Ripon

Rock Of England

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Paul Midgley

6yo who has won three times this season, including over C&D in June and at Hamilton last month; remains well handicapped on his old form but he didn't shine at Thirsk last time and it would be a worry if the forecast rain arrives (all turf wins have been on good/good to firm).

9/2

4th

5

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:43 Thirsk

Rock Of England

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Paul Midgley

Prominent racer and another of these having a good season; close up behind Accrual and Moulin Booj here last time and he's better off at the weights with both.

10/1

4th

6

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Rock Of England

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Paul Midgley

Prominent racer; thriving this season, winning three of his last five starts with the latest a cosy success at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; up 4lb but he needs serious consideration; stable also runs American Bay.

7/2

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £63.30
Straight Forecast £58.71
Tricast £369.82
Trifecta £388.20

Selections

Telegraph:

Muker

TOPSPEED:

Miss Brazen

RP RATINGS:

Spirit Of Applause

SPOTLIGHT:

Tatterstall

The Guardian:

Seantrabh

NEWMARKET:

Regal Envoy

D Express:

Burning Cash

The Star:

Spirit Of Applause

POSTDATA:

Miss Brazen

The Sun:

Miss Brazen

The Times:

Tatterstall

Daily Mail:

Muker

Daily Mirror:

Muker

Daily Record:

Muker