June 07 / 15.08 Thirsk

15.08

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 3-41 D

Last run: 142 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Confirmed the promise of her first two runs by easily winning a 6f maiden at Newcastle in January; moves into handicaps with potential but not obviously thrown in.
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1

(2)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Alfa Kellenic

9st 3lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Could do no wrong in handicaps as a 3yo, winning all five at 6f and 7f (good to firm and good to soft); had some excuses when only fifth in this last year (soft; favourite) and was entitled to need the run on her belated Ayr comeback last month for a new yard, albeit under the pump from some way out; could well be a lot sharper back on good ground.

9/2

6

(24)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Alfa Kellenic

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Another success story in 2024, her smooth win in the Silver Cup completing a six-timer; subsequent Listed defeat at Newmarket (6f, soft; poor track position) is easy enough to excuse; highly likely this mark is still in range but it can't have been plain sailing for her to be reappearing so late in the campaign; remains a filly of interest but perhaps one for another day; first run for Ivan Furtado.

16/1

25/1

  • Place: £6.80

Form: 60-084

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Highly tried after winning her first two starts over 5f/5.5f on a soft surface in France last summer and has regressed, including in three handicaps in Britain since returning in February (underwent wind surgery after the first of them); down in weights but not easily recommended with cheekpieces given another airing.
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10th

3

(9)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:13 Redcar

Baileys Polka Dot

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Amy Murphy

Big question mark over current form, having failed to beat a rival in her last four runs, and she is 0-13 since winning her first couple of starts; drop in class needs to help.

25/1

7th

5

(6)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Baileys Polka Dot

9st 10lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Amy Murphy

Her second to a handicap blot at Thirsk in June came off 5lb higher; she's run poorly on her last three starts though, looking a handful at Kempton 11 days ago.

14/1

2

(1)

20th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Baileys Polka Dot

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Amy Murphy

ducked sharply left start, pulled hard, midfield, short of room and switched left after 2f, raced wide home turn, weakened quickly from 2f out

14/1

3rd
5 (7)
Keldeo

7/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 36-521

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
All runs at 5f; two wins from her seven starts, the latest at Catterick last month where she was strong at the finish and looked ready for today's trip; 3lb rise manageable and she's one to consider.
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4th

1

(4)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Keldeo

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Speedy mare but has done all of her winning on turf, albeit she has only had five opportunities on AW; back to her last winning mark but will be vulnerable to late closers.

8/1

9th

2

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

17:33 Chester

Keldeo

10st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Five-time turf winner but unraced here; had the cheekpieces back on when always close up to finish second at Beverley last time out; same mark and no excuses on the draw front.

4/1

2nd

1

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Beverley

Keldeo

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Notched her third Catterick win (6f, good) in April, since when she's been a bit below par with three fourth places; handles the 5f course here but needs a revival.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 417-06 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Easy winner of a 6f novice at Ripon on her second start, after which she was pitched into Listed company and came up well short; well beaten in two handicaps this year and although this is a drop in grade, she may need more help from the assessor.
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7th

7

(5)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Thirsk

Ingleby Ivy

8st 13lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Nicholls

Won a 6f Ripon novice last September; mainly disappointing since, although fair fourth off 5lb higher over 6f here in June (good to firm); on a good mark and could go well.

14/1

12th

5

(1)

29th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Ingleby Ivy

9st 7lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Nicholls

ducked left start, switched right soon after start, towards rear

12/1

8/1

Form: -95220

Last run: 65 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Suffered two near misses in 6f AW handicaps in March; has races in him on that evidence and heavy ground is a valid excuse for a poor run back on turf in April; revival could be forthcoming.
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4th

4

(3)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Soul Singer

9st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Didn't need to be at his best when finally off the mark in a weak 5f Musselburgh novice last month and took his handicap record to 0-9 when a respectable fourth at Newcastle (6f) since; may again have to settle for minor honours.

6/1

4th

4

(2)

1st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Soul Singer

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Finally off the mark in a weak 5f novice last time; won't mind the return to 6f or Tapeta (went close over C&D in the spring) but has had plenty of chances off similar ratings.

5/1

1st

3

(3)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Musselburgh

Soul Singer

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

made virtually all, pushed along and faced challenge over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on final 110yds, much reduced lead towards finish, always doing enough

9/4

12/1

Form: 30-423 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
6f winner for Archie Watson last summer; good efforts for new yard the last twice but they have been on slower ground; handles good to firm but a career best is needed to wn.
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10th

5

(7)

27th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Carlisle

Without Flaw

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tina Jackson

Cashed in on her reduced mark when scoring at Catterick (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; back up 4lb but she won off higher last term and warrants consideration.

11/2

1st

1

(5)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Catterick

Without Flaw

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tina Jackson

Made the frame a couple of times earlier this season and she's well handicapped on that form, but her last three performances haven't come up to scratch and she needs to raise her game.

11/2

6th

9

(8)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Beverley

Without Flaw

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tina Jackson

Dual C&D winner last July (good to firm/soft); yet to hit top form this season, although hasn't been beaten far on last two runs.

8/1

Form: 210-80 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Runner-up over C&D last July before winning a Nottingham novice one month later (6f, good to soft); hasn't kicked on yet this season but his reappearance may have been needed and 7f may have stretched him last time; down in grade; cheekpieces worn so far this year are now left off.
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10th

1

(10)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Of England

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Alan Brown

Only 1-32 and should have run better in a classified here last week as he stays 7f.

14/1

6th

1

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Of England

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Has modest 1-31 strike-rate but gave good account when third of 13 in 6f handicap here last month and now dips into this basement grade for the first time; fine over 7f; high on the list.

5/1

3rd

5

(6)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:38 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Of England

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

Inconsistent 5yo whose losing run goes back 27 races and he was below par at Wetherby last week, however he was a close second at Ripon (6f, good) prior to that and is effective here; each-way claims if back on song.

12/1

Form: 547-10 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Ended his time with Andrew Balding with a front-running win at Lingfield (6f, AW; visored) in January; dropped away on stable/turf debut two weeks ago (80-1); may last longer on the quicker ground but there are risks involved with him.
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11th

10

(11)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Biographer

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won Lingfield novice for Andrew Balding in January; has failed to make the frame in seven handicaps since for current yard; usual headgear left off and doesn't look up to taking advantage of a declining mark.

33/1

12th

2

(5)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

13:52 Pontefract

Biographer

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

AW novice win on final start for previous yard; below that form for new stable, proving unable to take advantage of a declining mark; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

16/1

11

(4)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:08 Southwell (AW)

Biographer

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Landed a Lingfield novice (6f, Polytrack) on his final start for Andrew Balding in January, but out of the frame in five handicaps since returning for this yard in May; another 2lb drop not enough to tempt.

20/1

9/2

Form: 71-218 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Good start in handicaps, winning at Southwell (6f) in November and Beverley (5f, good to soft) last month; didn't run as badly as the distance beaten might suggest at Haydock (6f, soft) 13 days ago and he could resume his progress back on a sounder surface.
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3rd

5

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 4

16:10 Doncaster

Brummell

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Julie Camacho

Won three times over 5f in 2025; got back on track in first-time cheekpieces with fourth of ten in 6f Chester handicap in June; no forlorn hope off a 2lb lower mark here with headgear retained.

9/1

4th

4

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

13:35 Chester

Brummell

8st 12lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Acts on good to soft and softer but his best form is at 5f and latest last of six at Haydock needs forgiving; cheekpieces go on after that; nothing wrong with this mark if they do have a positive effect, however.

10/1

Form: 9-1 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on her sole 2yo run; sprung a 50-1 surprise at Ayr last month but that form isn't easy to assess with the favourite underperforming and the second having been thrashed since; bred to be useful though so couldn't rule out another step forward.
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7th

3

(10)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Newcastle (AW)

A Girl Named Ivy

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Two 6f wins last season; two good second placings on turf in midsummer; less good on her last three runs though and she has more to prove on AW (well held in one C&D run)

11/2

4

(5)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

20:05 Hamilton

A Girl Named Ivy

9st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

A dual 6f winner in 2024 but she comes here out of sorts, last of ten in 6f Thirsk handicap 20 days ago; others appeal more.

14/1

2

(3)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Thirsk

A Girl Named Ivy

10st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Michael Dods

Twice runner-up (5.5f/5f) before below-par fourth of seven at Haydock two weeks ago; others appeal more for the win.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £176.60
Straight Forecast £154.21
Tricast £1678.89
Trifecta £1512.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Keldeo

SPOTLIGHT:

Brummell

Daily Mail:

A Girl Named Ivy

POSTDATA:

Angel Of England

TOPSPEED:

Brummell

Telegraph:

Keldeo

The Guardian:

Keldeo

Daily Mirror:

Keldeo

The Sun:

Keldeo

The Star:

Keldeo

Daily Record:

Keldeo

D Express:

A Girl Named Ivy

The Times:

Angel Of England