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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9th

9

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Khabib

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

All six wins over 5f; also second over 5f here (good) in August of 2024 but hasn't been seen since a poor run at Beverley later that month; previously trained by his owner; can only really watch after such a long time off.

25/1

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

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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3rd

2

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Tatterstall

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Prominent racer; well handicapped on his 2024 form but he was only seen twice last year and finished down the field on both occasions; enough to prove back from a break.

8/1

10th

3

(11)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

20:45 Southwell (AW)

Tatterstall

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Beaten 1l into fourth in this race 12 months ago (off this mark); absent until finishing down the field at York last week; due to be 3lb lower in the future and he needs to have come on a good deal in a short space of time.

20/1

16th

5

(12)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Tatterstall

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

A wind operation in October 2023 proved successful and he had some smart sprint form last year, notably a narrow win at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good; made all); ran well off this mark at Southwell when last seen 356 days ago; upset in the stalls and withdrawn at Goodwood in May; this is a tough race in which to make his return.

33/1

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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17th

14

(12)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Muker

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Multiple winner, including here; quiet this season but it was the same last campaign before he won on his third outing; handy mark.

20/1

17th

1

(13)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Muker

9st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Eight-time winner, including twice over C&D; shaped as if retaining ability when eighth of ten at Nottingham (40-1) on return but may need another run to put him spot-on.

20/1

8th

7

(10)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

Muker

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Eight-time winner but reappearance record suggests he's probably best watched on this seasonal debut, unless the market speaks positively.

20/1

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

9

(5)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Spirit Of Applause

8st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Ended a 15-race losing run when scoring by a head over C&D last month; only midfield under his penalty at Nottingham (6f, good to soft) next time, but each-way claims back here.

6/1

7th

10

(1)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 2

15:35 Nottingham

Spirit Of Applause

8st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

First win for 11 months when leading towards the finish at Southwell (5f, AW) 11 days ago; carries a 5lb penalty and has yet to win back to back in his 43-race career.

10/1

13

(14)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Spirit Of Applause

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Did well on AW in late 2024, including a Newcastle win and two runner-up finishes over C&D; 0-12 in 2025 but has dropped a long way in the weights and returns to AW off a 13lb lower mark than when sixth in a C&D Class 4 in April; considered.

12/1

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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2nd

8

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

17:40 Windsor

Regal Envoy

8st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: William Knight

7yo who recorded his 13th win when making all off a reduced mark at Bath (5f, good) two weeks ago; 3lb higher on this step back up in grade but he remains well treated on his best form and is 2-2 over C&D, including a success off current mark in this race 12 months ago; key player.

100/30

1st

6

(3)

4th May 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 3

14:50 Bath

Regal Envoy

9st 4lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: William Knight

Prominent racer; did best of the group to race on the stands' side when third in a 5f handicap at Newmarket three weeks ago; well handicapped on last summer's best and he has a good record at Bath; shortlisted.

7/2

3rd

5

(7)

14th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:35 Newmarket

Regal Envoy

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: William Knight

Multiple wins include this race (good) in 2025, on sole C&D start, then won two of his next three starts; his form died down after that which leaves him well treated again, 5lb lower than his latest win; good claims but he did seem better for his reappearance when coming up trumps last April.

9/2

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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11th

3

(18)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

25-1 winner of a division of this race 12 months ago; arrives in form following a success at Southwell and a creditable fourth of eight at Ripon; should be in the thick of things again.

8/1

4th

4

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ripon

Castan

8st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Bryan Smart

Placed three times on AW over the winter before resuming winning ways over 5f at Southwell 18 days ago; hasn't been successful above a mark of 76 so a career best will be needed if he's to follow up.

13/2

1st

4

(3)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

C&D scorer who wasn't seen to ideal effect when eighth of 12 in 5f Newcastle handicap last month, helping set a strong gallop; not out of things eased 1lb.

7/1

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

3

(8)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Miss Brazen

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Defied a higher mark over C&D three years ago; modest strike-rate since but regained the winning thread at Nottingham (5f, good) on reappearance and may remain competitive.

11/2

1st

1

(6)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:45 Nottingham

Miss Brazen

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Out of sorts when last seen in the autumn but has dipped to 1lb below the mark she defied at Thirsk (5f, good) last summer; well handicapped if reviving after six months off.

10/1

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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6

(8)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Ripon

Rock Of England

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Resumed winning ways on AW at Newcastle (5f; beating stablemate Herakles) in April; ran well from this revised mark at Pontefract (5f; third, reportedly bled from the nose) subsequently; trainer won this in 2021, 2022, and 2024, so he's one to have on the shortlist.

4/1

3rd

7

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

14:48 Pontefract

Rock Of England

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Paul Midgley

Stepped up on his low-key reappearance when winning a 5f handicap at Newcastle 16 days ago; this demands more up 4lb and he wasn't at his best in one C&D run last summer.

11/4

1st

6

(10)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rock Of England

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Should come on for last month's Southwell reappearance; returning to a stiff 5f no bad thing either and it will be interesting to see how he fares in the betting with Paul Midgley running three here.

10/1

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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