June 07 / 14.08 Thirsk

14.08

Good To Firm

Vickers.Bet Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 218y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Vickers.Bet Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £1.58
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 246-32

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
0-9 and his best turf performances have come on soft going, but he has shown some promise on fast ground and he'll be very hard to beat if replicating the form of his two handicap near-misses last month (1m, AW/soft).
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Ebts Guard

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Tough and consistent sort who won the C&D Spring Cup on 2025 reappearance but couldn't get a clear run in it this time round; third in this race last year and 9lb higher today but he's an each-way contender.

10/1

18th

3

(11)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Ebts Guard

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Tough and consistent sort who won this race (good ground) on his reappearance 12 months ago and finished second in the Balmoral Handicap at Ascot in the autumn; starts the new season on a career-high mark but he's impossible to rule out.

16/1

2nd

3

(6)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 1

14:47 Nottingham

Ebts Guard

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Acts on soft; has mostly run well in warm 7f/1m handicaps this season, never better than when dead-heating for second in a valuable event at Ascot 11 days ago; this first Listed assignment makes for a different scenario but he has the form to be not far away.

11/2

11/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 46

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten last of six at York (1m, good) three weeks ago but that was a hot novice and he'd previously shown some promise when fourth at Redcar (7f, soft) on debut; retains potential and is not ruled out.
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10th

9

(3)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Longhaired General

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Two attempts over C&D, including off 2lb higher in this race last year, comprise his only wins for Craig Lidster; effective when fresh; interesting returned to this scenario on stable/seasonal debut.

14/1

10th

13

(9)

3rd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:50 Newmarket

Longhaired General

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Craig Lidster

Lightly raced front-runner who showed promise on turf last summer and won at Newcastle (1m, AW) in February; well beaten the last twice, however, most recently at Ascot on Wednesday; has to get back on track.

25/1

10th

13

(9)

3rd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:50 Newmarket

Longhaired General

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Craig Lidster

Lightly raced front-runner who showed promise on turf last summer and won at Newcastle (1m, AW) in February; well beaten the last twice, however, most recently at Ascot on Wednesday; has to get back on track.

25/1

8/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 44-

Last run: 176 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed ability when fourth on two quick starts last December (7f/1m2f, AW) but improvement is needed if he's to pose a threat today.
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10th

10

(2)

28th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:05 Doncaster

Smooth Transition

9st 2lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Fair fourth of 14 at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last December on second 2yo start and rallied for 7l third of nine in Thirsk maiden (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; ran okay in fourth on subsequent hurdle debut; begins handicap life on a realistic mark and this trip could be ideal; a possible.

16/1

4th

5

14th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

17:50 Market Rasen

Smooth Transition

11st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Consistent on the Flat (0-3); rallied after being outpaced on return to action at Thirsk (1m, maiden; third, beaten 7l) last week; dam was a sprinter, which raises some concerns, but interesting to see how he copes with a quick switch to hurdles; noteworthy.

8/1

3rd

4

(5)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

14:08 Thirsk

Smooth Transition

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

prominent

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 22-5

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Disappointing on last month's reappearance at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) but he showed promise when runner-up on both 2yo starts (1m, AW) and could bounce back with a big run now back down in trip.
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10th

10

(2)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Sant Alessio

9st 4lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Prominent racer who won two handicaps in the second half of last year, including at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in November; that was in a tight four-way finish but he's only 2lb higher on his return and still has scope for further progress; needs a close look.

8/1

1st

7

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sant Alessio

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Joe Tickle

Off the mark at Bath (1m, firm) in August; reportedly made a respiratory noise when tailed off back there the following month but bounced back when second of eight at Leicester (1m, good) three weeks ago; first run on AW for this stable and there should be more to come provided all is well.

13/2

8

(2)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:14 Leicester

Sant Alessio

9st 4lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Has inconsistent form for new yard but there was an excuse (made a respiratory noise) last time; opened his account in Bath contest (1m, firm) on penultimate outing and may yet build on that win.

14/1

50/1

Form: 5

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
50-1 when soundly beaten fifth of eight on recent debut at Brighton (1m, good); probably best watched for now.
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1st

2

(7)

8th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Ripon

Tramell

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Conrad Allen

started quickly, made all, ridden over 1f out, kept on well

33/1

5th

10

(4)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

14:08 Thirsk

Tramell

9st 0lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

in rear

50/1

5th

8

(9)

21st May 2024

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

16:20 Brighton

Tramell

8st 13lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Conrad Allen

26,000gns yearling, 4,000gns 2yo; Havana Gold half-sister to 6f AW winner Jack Of Clubs; dam 7f-1m winner, half-sister to 6f Group 2 winner Tiddliwinks; market can guide.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 1m4f/1m6f winner (RPR 84) from useful family; has travelled from Wiltshire and makes debut in a race lacking depth, and it will be no surprise if this Bated Breath gelding plays a leading role.
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8

(4)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:35 Chester

Arazzo

10st 13lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Formerly with Harry Charlton; won over 1m4f (AW) on yard debut last winter but nothing good to take from his subsequent races.

50/1

6th

8

(7)

5th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Ffos Las

Arazzo

8st 13lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Lightly raced 4yo who won on stable debut at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) last November but finished down the field on his next two starts; needs to get back on track on this first outing of the year.

20/1

8th

7

(7)

30th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

15:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arazzo

9st 4lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Bernard Llewellyn

slowly away, always behind, eased when no chance over 1f out

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
13,500gns foal, 27,000gns yearling; third foal; closely related to 1m 2yo winner Oh So Charming (RPR 83); unraced dam from useful family; brings some potential to his debut and the betting could be informative.
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8

30th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

13:15 Taunton

Thomas G

11st 0lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

Showed only minor promise during five-race Flat career for David and Nicola Barron and has good standard to reach on this stable/hurdle debut.

25/1

5th

8

30th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

13:15 Taunton

Thomas G

11st 0lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

held up in rear, brief headway after 3 out, weakened before 2 out

25/1

10th

14

(1)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Redcar

Thomas G

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: David & Nicola Barron

in touch with leaders

33/1

Form: 58

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair fifth on debut at Southwell (1m, AW) in January before a lesser run at Nottingham (1m, good to soft) four weeks ago; he will be of greater interest when upped in trip in handicaps.
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4th

5

(4)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Thirsk

Sovereignlightcafe

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Thrice-raced gelding whose clear best 1m effort came on debut; bred to be suited by this step up in trip and looks open to improvement in handicaps; interesting.

10/1

8th

5

(8)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

14:08 Thirsk

Sovereignlightcafe

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

in rear

14/1

8th

10

(2)

10th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:27 Nottingham

Sovereignlightcafe

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Ran well to a point when fifth of 12 on his Southwell debut (1m, AW; 125-1) in January but that form is not strong and he has a lot to find back from a break.

25/1

Form:

Last run: 151 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at 200-1 on sole start at Newcastle in January.
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5th

1

(2)

24th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

14:25 Thirsk

Cherrytreeprincess

9st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

slowly into stride, raced in last throughout, reminder 3f out, soon lost touch

100/1

9th

1

(6)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

14:08 Thirsk

Cherrytreeprincess

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Brian Rothwell

in touch with leaders

100/1

12th

2

(10)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cherrytreeprincess

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Second foal; dam well beaten bumpers/maidens (RPR 27), half-sister to 1m2f/1m3f winner Spanish Hustle and 2m2f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner First Man; has fair standard to aim at on belated debut and is best watched.

66/1

Non-runners

Mix De Gris

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £9.60
Straight Forecast £9.47
Trifecta £59.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ebt's Guard

NEWMARKET:

Sant Alessio

Telegraph:

Arazzo

The Star:

Sant Alessio

RP RATINGS:

Ebt's Guard

TOPSPEED:

Ebt's Guard

POSTDATA:

Ebt's Guard

The Times:

Ebt's Guard

The Guardian:

Ebt's Guard

Daily Mail:

Ebt's Guard

D Express:

Ebt's Guard

Daily Mirror:

Ebt's Guard

The Sun:

Ebt's Guard

Daily Record:

Ebt's Guard