May 18 / 16.54 Thirsk

16.54

Good To Firm

Sky Bet Acca Freeze Handicap

  • Prize money: £10800
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Sky Bet Acca Freeze Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £1.88
  • Place: £1.60

Form: /1255- BF

Last run: 197 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Had just six runs since debut in August 2022, winning two of them, at 6f on turf (good to soft) and Tapeta; stays 7f perfectly well and this will take much less winning than his latest turf run, when fifth of ten at York (good to firm) last May; good claims.
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10th

14

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Yorkshire

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Returned to form when going very close at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month and again ran well when third of 13 at Haydock (1m, good) 12 days ago; it's possible he's better over 7f but he might not be far away; has won on good to soft, unraced on softer.

25/1

3rd

3

(7)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Yorkshire

9st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Back to form when beaten a nose at Doncaster three weeks ago; 3lb lower than last winning mark and seems to retain all his ability, so a serious contender if staying the trip (all wins at 6f/7f).

15/2

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £1.88
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 2547-7 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
All four wins, at 7f and 1m, have come on good and good to firm and soft ground was against him on his reappearance; no eyecatcher off current mark and he didn't feature from a highish draw in this race last year but he does act well here; capable of taking a hand.
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5th

3

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

17:43 Chepstow

Diamondonthehill

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

The most recent of his six wins came at Lingfield (7f, AW) in April 2025 off a mark 3lb higher than today's but he has posted some good efforts since; however, he was below his best at Salisbury 19 days ago and needs to bounce back with cheekpieces back on.

10/1

5th

2

(4)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

Diamondonthehill

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Losing run is mounting up but he has proved broadly consistent since last success, most recently beating all bar the market leader at Musselburgh (7f, good); again has place possibilities.

6/1

3rd
8 (7)
Woodstock

8/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 27-418 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has won three of five AW starts since his debut early in 2023 but he was down the field at Southwell 20 days ago; 0-4 on turf and although he acts on grass his best effort, when runner-up at Ffos Las (about 7f, good) last June, wasn't strong form behind the winner; work to do.
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3rd

17

(15)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Woodstock

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ruth Carr

Gained a deserved first success of 2026 in 20-runner handicap at Ripon (6f) 13 days ago; not out of things despite a 5lb weights rise.

10/1

1st

7

(10)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Woodstock

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ruth Carr

Better known for his exploits over further but he ran well for second in a C&D handicap last August; several good runs in defeat this year but this looks a competitive race in which to end a two-year drought.

10/1

4th

15

(10)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

Woodstock

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ruth Carr

Without a win since August 2024 but he's been in good form since this visor went on, bumping into an unexposed 3yo when second of four at Catterick (7f, good to firm) and again finishing runner-up at Chester (7.5f, good) last time; in each-way calculations once more.

14/1

Form: 25/131 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Ran just twice in Ireland as a 2yo (ran to a useful level on turf debut) and missed all of last year but has been going great guns on Tapeta for new connections and was impressive in the way he dealt with his rivals on the step up to 7f at Southwell recently; up 4lb but by no means exposed.
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8th

10

(10)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

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9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

2-2 here (5f/7f), but remains unexposed on the AW after just four outings; not at his best on turf lately, but the return here makes him worth a second look on stable debut (same owners).

12/1

5th

6

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

15:34 Haydock

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9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David O’Meara

Reappeared with close third at Redcar in April but hasn't built on it, including last of 15 at Thirsk last weekend; hopes are pinned on a first-time visor having a revitalising effect with Oisin Murphy taking the reins.

10/1

15th

9

(11)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

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9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won four times in 2024; just two runs last year and reappeared this April with close third at Redcar; down to a dangerous mark but he hasn't really shone on his last four starts and has to turn things around.

10/1

5th
10 (10)
Leap Day

16/1

Form: -42200

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Went very close to breaking his duck at Beverley (about 7f, good to firm) last spring but better form on Tapeta since, winning over 1m before two narrow defeats at 7f; had excuses for heavy defeats on last two starts but needs to show he's still in form.
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3

(2)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Leap Day

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has lost his form since a consistent spell and still has a poor strike-rate, with sole success in 2023; no certainty to take advantage of his reduced mark.

12/1

7th

9

(9)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle (AW)

Leap Day

9st 4lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Just one win from 26 starts and he hasn't been firing on all cylinders of late, including when fitted with blinkers at Redcar on Wednesday; full revival required.

14/1

2

(6)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Redcar

Leap Day

9st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Sole win from 25 starts came in a novice at Southwell in December 2023; ran well when fourth there last month but he needs to bounce back from two disappointing runs since; blinkers now replace cheekpieces.

12/1

8/1

Form: 63261-

Last run: 276 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Nearly always wore aids in Ireland but went without for this yard until fitting cheekpieces seemed to help when winning in good style at Beverley (about 7f, good to firm) in August; off since so this might be needed.
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7th

3

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

16:10 Beverley

Mudamer

10st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Geoffrey Harker

C&D winner in the past; began this campaign with two solid efforts and he is well treated if bouncing back; more recent efforts not quite so good though and he goes without headgear today; well drawn and handles soft ground so there are positives as well as negatives.

14/1

3rd

1

(2)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:10 Catterick

Mudamer

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Geoffrey Harker

Dual C&D winner from the front last October; mostly creditable efforts in defeat this year and should give it a good shot back at a venue which suits, particularly if he can obtain an uncontested lead.

9/2

6th

8

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Mudamer

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Geoffrey Harker

A dual 7f Catterick scorer in October; back in very good form this season, and probably best forgiven his latest 11th in 7f Thirsk handicap when missing the start and unable to lead; the sort to bounce back.

11/1

Form: 30-030 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Losing run goes back to a 7f win at Musselburgh last April (good to soft; has run well on good to firm here) and he doesn't seem in quite the form he was in last spring, even allowing for a slow start at Chester ending his chance; others preferred for win purposes.
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1

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

On A Session

10st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

Career win number seven when beating Lady Arwen here over 7f last month (soft) off 74 for today's rider; just okay runs twice since off revised mark; more needed.

9/1

1

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

On A Session

10st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

Career win number seven when beating Lady Arwen here over 7f last month (soft) off 74 for today's rider; just okay runs twice since off revised mark; more needed.

9/1

7th

11

(11)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Naas

On A Session

9st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

Career win number seven when beating 14 rivals at Galway (7f, soft) and not a bad last run at Listowel when upside Midnight Strike, given that he came from well off the speed.

14/1

16/1

Form: 41/5 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Convincing 7f winner (good) on second and final 2yo start in France; missed all of 2023 and sold for 10,000gns this year; needed the run and probably didn't appreciate soft ground either on British debut at Wetherby 20 days ago; has more going for him now switched to a handicap.
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11th

3

(2)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Cabrillo

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ruth Carr

French 2yo winner who looked to start handicap life on an unrealistic mark for this yard in the spring; didn't build on his Doncaster third last time but has claims if getting away better and settling; yard also responsible for Retraction.

12/1

6th

3

(1)

29th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:40 Ayr

Cabrillo

9st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: Ruth Carr

French good-ground winner who returned from long absence for new yard this season and ran his best race yet in Britain when close third at Doncaster (7f, soft) this month; entitled to respect after that.

4/1

3rd

5

(4)

11th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:55 Doncaster

Cabrillo

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ruth Carr

Missed almost two years after winning as a 2yo in France; is back on a competitive mark on the evidence of his latest effort here (blew the start and hit traffic) but the drop in trip may not be optimal.

12/1

10/1

Form: 498506 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Just one turf run, in 2021; three AW wins at about 1m for different trainers since but although he's shown bits of promise for this yard over the winter others have less to prove over 7f on turf.
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9th

5

(9)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:50 Catterick

Darwell Lion

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Ruth Carr

Dropped a long way in the weights for this yard; retains ability judged on this year's AW best but he has more to prove on turf.

16/1

9th

9

(3)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:54 Thirsk

Darwell Lion

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear early, headway into midfield after 2f

10/1

9th

9

(3)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:54 Thirsk

Darwell Lion

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear early, headway into midfield after 2f

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 11159- CD

Last run: 187 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Suited by the switch to good going when winning on first three 7f starts for this yard, including over C&D; had two serious disappointments since, however, on turf and the AW, and probably best to leave it to the market to point the way back from break.
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3

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

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9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: David O’Meara

Only six ran when he won over 1m here in August (Class 5) and he has come up short in Class 4 events twice since; others may have his measure back at 7f.

10/1

6th

4

(11)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Ripon

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9st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Back to winning ways at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) last month; only sixth off this mark at Redcar last Saturday but the fact he won this race off 2lb higher last year provides hope; draw could have been kinder.

16/1

6th

3

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:12 Redcar

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10st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Not quite at best this season but exploited some help from the handicapper when winning narrowly at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) last month and ought to remain competitive after going back up 4lb.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £14.60
Straight Forecast £14.85
Tricast £140.40
Trifecta £146.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

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TOPSPEED:

Capital Guarantee

The Times:

Yorkshire

Daily Mail:

Cabrillo

The Sun:

Mudamer

D Express:

Darwell Lion

The Star:

Diamondonthehill

POSTDATA:

On A Session

Daily Mirror:

Capital Guarantee

Telegraph:

Yorkshire

RP RATINGS:

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The Guardian:

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Daily Record:

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