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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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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2nd

1

(9)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

18:45 Doncaster

Yorkshire

10st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Edward Bethell

Lightly raced 6yo who hasn't won on turf since May 2024, when dead-heating at Thirsk (7f, good to firm); down the field in two decent handicaps this season but beaten less than 6l on each occasion and takes a significant drop in grade; has to be considered.

5/1

9th

5

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Yorkshire

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Edward Bethell

Four wins and a second from his seven AW runs; stiff task in the Victoria Cup on his return from 287 days off; hopes pinned on the return to AW sparking a full revival.

7/1

11th

15

(28)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Yorkshire

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Edward Bethell

Effective on turf but still has a better strike-rate on AW and ended his rather truncated 2025 campaign with defeats (admittedly not entirely disgraced) in major handicaps over this C&D, finishing sixth then ninth; needs to raise his game on reappearance.

16/1

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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2nd

4

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:10 Catterick

Woodstock

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Performed with credit when twice reaching the frame in May; a stumble at the start did not help when only sixth at Thirsk latest but he's winless since 2024 and that wait for a next success may go on unless a change of headgear (first-time visor for regular cheekpieces) gives him a lift.

13/2

6th

6

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Thirsk

Woodstock

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Winless since 2024 but he comes here in good form, fourth of 11 to This Farh in 7.5f Beverley handicap 20 days ago; considered.

7/1

4th

1

(6)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Woodstock

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

On a 16-race losing run but down the weights as a result and he was on the heels of the winner when third of 12 at Thirsk (7f) 11 days ago; having his first race here; thereabouts if he takes to it.

9/2

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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11th

12

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:39 York

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8st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: David O’Meara

Won four times in 2024; lightly raced last year and reappeared with close third off 4lb higher at Redcar (1m, good to firm) this April; however, three lesser runs have followed and he needs to turn things around.

12/1

7th

5

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:25 Redcar

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9st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: David O’Meara

Lightly raced and mainly disappointing since his last success in August 2024, the exception being when beaten under a length into third of nine on his reappearance over C&D (good to firm) in April; now 3lb lower but he has become hard to predict.

12/1

5th

9

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

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9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Versatile sort who has won four times at up to 1m but his last success was in August 2024; reappeared with a close third off 2lb higher at Redcar (1m, good to firm) in April but he's not easy to predict and was tailed off at Thirsk three weeks ago; yard also runs Akkadian Thunder.

8/1

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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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

11th

8

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Mudamer

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Notched two wins over this trip at Catterick last October and he has returned in fine form, making much of the running when a close third over C&D (good ground) last month; solid claims again from an unchanged mark.

6/1

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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1st

1

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Capital Guarantee

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

A three-time 7f/1m winner in 2025, including over this C&D; mainly below his best this season but he didn't run too badly when sixth at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) 12 days ago; on a handy mark and now drops in grade.

5/1

6th

3

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

Capital Guarantee

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

A three-time 7f/1m winner in 2025; mainly well below par this season though, only 14th in 1m1f York handicap last month; has it to prove at present.

25/1

14th

8

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:50 York

Capital Guarantee

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Three-time 7f/1m winner in 2025; good second at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) in April but well beaten behind some of today's rivals on his two outings since.

33/1

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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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