June 16 / 17.45 Thirsk

17.45

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  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 16 runners
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Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.70
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 213-12 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Improving sprinter whose Musselburgh win (5f, good to soft) on his return in April was most impressive; beat all bar the runaway winner at Hamilton a fortnight ago, showing enough to think his revised mark was still in range; respected.
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1st

3

(9)

19th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

American Affair

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, switched right when not clear run over 1f out, headway inside final furlong, ridden to lead inside final 110yds, cosily

3/1

1st

3

(9)

19th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

American Affair

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, switched right when not clear run over 1f out, headway inside final furlong, ridden to lead inside final 110yds, cosily

3/1

16th

16

(4)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

American Affair

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Ended his 2023 campaign with a third of 20 in a 5f handicap at this meeting; he's made giant strides as a 4yo, winning 5f handicaps on good to soft at Musselburgh and Thirsk in the first half of the year before taking his form to a new level with a last-gasp win in the Portland last week (5.5f, good); 3lb wrong under his penalty but he overcame adversity at Doncaster and his style of racing means it is hard to gauge where his ceiling lies; one of two good chances for Jim Goldie.

5/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 305028

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Ran surprisingly well at York on his penultimate start but only midfield in the Dash at Epsom two weeks ago; others appeal more.
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3rd

14

(9)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lethal Nymph

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Paul Midgley

Without a win since 2022 and last year's best efforts came over 5f; however, he's dropped to a dangerous mark judged on the pick of last season's form (including here) and he could improve for last month's reappearance sixth at Wolverhampton; not ruled out.

10/1

3rd

14

(9)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lethal Nymph

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Paul Midgley

led, soon pestered, headed and no extra inside final 110yds

10/1

6th

8

(7)

12th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 3

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lethal Nymph

9st 4lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Paul Midgley

Won four times for Clive Cox in 2022, including on his debut here (6f), but losing run up to 18 including ten starts for this yard; returns from eight months off and has no great record fresh; best watched.

9/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 2120-4 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Progressive in the first half of his 3yo campaign but he failed to fire at Royal Ascot when sent off favourite for the Palace of Holyroodhouse Stakes; absent for 344 days until returning with a promising fourth at Doncaster 15 days ago, harrying Hiya Maite until lack of a run told late on; open to further progress.
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3rd

6

(5)

19th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Jer Batt

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

in touch with leaders, headway over 2f out, led narrowly over 1f out, headed inside final 110yds, stayed on

4/1

3rd

6

(5)

19th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Jer Batt

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

in touch with leaders, headway over 2f out, led narrowly over 1f out, headed inside final 110yds, stayed on

4/1

2nd

12

(11)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

14:05 Doncaster

Jer Batt

8st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David & Nicola Barron

Consistent over 5f, fourth to Blue Storm at Haydock two outings ago; 6f probably stretched his stamina at York next time and he shaped as if still in good form; goes well on a soft surface; major player with Oisin Murphy looking a significant jockey booking.

9/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 201-21 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Still exuberant but he's looked less inclined to pull his chance away this year, confirming the promise of his Ascot reappearance by winning a Goodwood handicap in fine style last month (5f, good to soft); hit with a 6lb rise but it appeals as strong form and it is doubtful he's reached his ceiling just yet.
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4

(6)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Fair Wind

8st 13lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Owen Burrows

The race didn't pan out at Thirsk two starts ago but he had won over C&D previously and impressed at Ascot (also on good; has won on soft) 17 days ago when beating a top if often luckless yardstick; up a further 4lb but hard to keep tabs on with his style of racing; should be capable of more.

3/1

16/1

Form: 280715 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Finished with a flourish when winning a Class 4 over C&D last month (Tatterstall third) but there were no excuses when only fifth at Doncaster two weeks ago (finished behind Hiya Maite and Jer Batt); connections now turn to cheekpieces.
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6th

6

(11)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

19:30 Yarmouth

Burning Cash

9st 5lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Paul Midgley

Broke losing run at Thirsk in May and, although yet to better that form, has run respectably since; has had wind surgery and cheekpieces are now left off.

7/1

6th

9

(13)

28th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Burning Cash

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Ran an improving sort close on his reappearance over C&D in February, but didn't build on it next time; back to winning form at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) last month and has twice run with credit off this mark since (in cheekpieces last time), but he needs a bit more.

10/1

5th

13

(9)

16th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Burning Cash

9st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

dwelt start, in rear

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: /198-8 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Looked promising in winning his first two starts 305 days apart; limitations exposed in Listed company last summer and again down the field on his reappearance/handicap debut at Chester 38 days ago; that run was much more promising than the bare figures though (showed speed but caught four wide for much of the way) and the money that came for him despite a wide draw was interesting; could still have his best days ahead of him.
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6th

2

(5)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

15:08 Nottingham

Changeofmind

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Declan Carroll

prominent, lost position 2f out, dropped to last and edged left over 1f out, weakened and lost touch inside final furlong

8/1

6th

2

(5)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

15:08 Nottingham

Changeofmind

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Declan Carroll

prominent, lost position 2f out, dropped to last and edged left over 1f out, weakened and lost touch inside final furlong

8/1

9th

4

(6)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Catterick

Changeofmind

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Declan Carroll

pressed leader, lost position halfway, weakened inside final furlong

14/1

15/2

Form: -62323 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Stuck in the mud on his reappearance but four fine runs in handicaps since, the latest when third in the Dash on Derby day; should be able to secure the stands' rail if desired and there is no obvious reason why he wouldn't make another bold bid.
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1

(6)

9th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

14:35 Nottingham

Looking For Lynda

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

mounted in chute, refused to race, soon pulled up

5/2

1

(6)

9th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

14:35 Nottingham

Looking For Lynda

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

mounted in chute, refused to race

5/2

5th

3

(8)

2nd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 3

15:37 Musselburgh

Looking For Lynda

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Failed to win in 2024 but he ran numerous good races in defeat and begins this campaign off a dangerous mark; improved for his reappearance effort last year but possible the heavy ground that day wouldn't have suited; considered.

5/1

8th
9 (8)
Bergerac

14/1

Form: 855569 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won twice on AW in late 2023, the second win a defeat of Hiya Maite off 2lb higher; massive eyecatcher in a hot York sprint at the Dante meeting, flashing home after running into several dead ends; his latest Hamilton run was more laboured but he's been dropped 3lb; cheekpieces replace blinkers; one for the shortlist.
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7th

4

(4)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bergerac

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Reliable sort who was in decent heart when last seen in autumn, however, vulnerable to younger and more progressive sorts and may find one or two too strong on reappearance.

4/1

5th

6

(9)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bergerac

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Won the Gosforth Park Cup over C&D in June off 4lb lower; he has run well in hot sprint handicaps in four runs since, most recently third of 22 in the Ayr Silver Cup (best of the far-side group); two wins and a second from five C&D runs; major player.

7/2

5th

6

(9)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bergerac

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Won the Gosforth Park Cup over C&D in June off 4lb lower; he has run well in hot sprint handicaps in four runs since, most recently third of 22 in the Ayr Silver Cup (best of the far-side group); two wins and a second from five C&D runs; major player.

7/2

Form: 0693-1 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Enhanced his fine Pontefract record when winning a Class 4 handicap on his return three weeks ago; 3lb rise against today's stronger opposition could find him out.
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6

(1)

8th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

15:32 Pontefract

Ventura Express

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Four-time C&D winner who reappeared with close second at Newcastle (5f, AW) last month; has the rail draw and there's lots to like.

11/2

5th

6

(1)

8th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

15:32 Pontefract

Ventura Express

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Four-time C&D winner who reappeared with close second at Newcastle (5f, AW) last month; has the rail draw and there's lots to like.

11/2

2nd

6

(3)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ventura Express

8st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Paul Midgley

prominent, disputed lead over 1f out, kept on final 110yds

12/1

12/1

Form: 1-0501 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Thrashed his rivals in a 5f handicap at Southwell in December (Class 4); well held in his first two turf runs this year but he bounced back to form with a front-running success at Doncaster 15 days ago (5f, good); 3lb rise and the presence of several other pace-setters dampens enthusiasm this time.
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5th

1

(5)

16th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Beverley

Hiya Maite

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

pressed leader, led 1f out, headed and weakened gradually final 110yds

3/1

5th

1

(5)

16th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Beverley

Hiya Maite

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

pressed leader, led 1f out, headed and weakened gradually final 110yds

3/1

2nd

2

(7)

4th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Hiya Maite

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Roy Bowring

Record of 3-14 on AW; along with Bedford Flyer he faced a difficult assignment in C&D Listed contest ten days ago; close second at Wolverhampton in most recent handicap attempt; possibilities.

7/2

Form: 032140

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Hard to win with but he's run umpteen good races in handicaps since returning to action last November; too free when flopping at Epsom last time and he's the type to bounce back quickly; whether it will be over this sharp 5f is questionable though.
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5th

3

(1)

13th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:00 Goodwood

Baldomero

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Suited by testing surfaces and things have fallen nicely into place twice in 2024, over C&D in May and at Doncaster (extended 6f) last month; not so effective at Ripon since but this mark shouldn't be beyond him back here.

100/30

6th

4

(11)

28th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Baldomero

9st 4lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

reared in stalls before start

9/2

1st

11

(9)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

16:15 Doncaster

Baldomero

8st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Appleby

made virtually all

20/1

Form: 9-1858 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Strike a line through Haydock last week (stiff task was made harder by racing prominently into a strong wind) and both this season's handicap runs have been promising; although this is a 0-105 in name, it's effectively a 0-95 and he's not discounted in calmer waters.
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10th

10

(2)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 1

14:40 Southwell (AW)

Tees Spirit

9st 2lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Adrian Nicholls

taken down early, prominent, weakened over 1f out

20/1

7th

4

(9)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tees Spirit

10st 0lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Well-campaigned 6yo with nine wins from 36 turf starts including this year in handicaps at Newmarket and Sandown and last month in 4-runner Beverley conditions event when beating a long odds-on shot under today's rider; 9lb rise seems harsh but could make a bold bid if handling surface (AW debut).

9/2

Form: 470000 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Occasional flashes of retaining his old spark and he's rated 31lb lower than his peak in the summer of 2022; still easy enough to oppose though.
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6th

8

(9)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mondammej

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Had a profitable winter with four wins at this venue but form has been patchy since last win in January; on same mark as last win but more needed from just out of the weights in this competitive event.

14/1

4th

4

(1)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mondammej

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Rediscovered his mojo after wind surgery in October, winning four handicaps here (three over 5f, one over this trip) since November 23rd; mixed bag since but his latest Southwell third wasn't far off this winter's best.

11/2

3rd

4

(4)

1st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Mondammej

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

slowly into stride, in rear

12/1

16/1

Form: 51-214 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who arrives on the back of three solid efforts this year, notably a Ripon win (5f, good) last month; in a deeper race today though and others may prove better treated.
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15th

10

(16)

30th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

18:00 Doncaster

Mattice

9st 3lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Ian McInnes

Absent since finishing second in AW contest four months ago on debut for new stable; four-time winner on turf, including over C&D, for previous yard and remains well handicapped on peak form; not ruled out.

8/1

Form: 3-7737 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Better than ever when just missing out in a three-way photo at Chester last month; not in the same form at York last time but his rider's claim is useful and while he's drawn in stall 1, he's near some good pace.
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7th

2

(3)

19th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Vintage Clarets

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

towards rear throughout

14/1

7th

2

(3)

19th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Vintage Clarets

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

towards rear throughout

14/1

11th

9

(8)

6th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 2

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Vintage Clarets

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Won two 5f handicaps in the autumn; 0-10 over 6f and although he was placed in the Coventry as a 2yo, he looks vulnerable over the trip after a 162-day break.

25/1

Form: 0554-7 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Fine start for this yard last summer, notably his Ascot win last July (5f, good), and he's now 1lb lower after a tepid end to the year; last week's Haydock reappearance (6f, good) was encouraging and this C&D winner shouldn't be underestimated.
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16th

5

(14)

16th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Intrinsic Bond

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

led but pestered

10/1

7th

4

(11)

8th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Haydock

Intrinsic Bond

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Wigham

His form tailed off towards end of last year but he may have benefited from a break and is well handicapped judged on his form last July-September, when he made an excellent start for his new yard; watch the betting.

10/1

4th

3

(3)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:09 Newcastle (AW)

Intrinsic Bond

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Wigham

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, disputing second over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

9/2

Non-runners

Tatterstall

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £70.30
Straight Forecast £60.34
Tricast £503.45
Trifecta £480.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fair Wind

POSTDATA:

Tatterstall

TOPSPEED:

Intrinsic Bond

D Express:

American Affair

THE NORTH:

Jer Batt

RP RATINGS:

Fair Wind

The Times:

Fair Wind

Daily Mirror:

Fair Wind

The Star:

Fair Wind

Daily Record:

Fair Wind

Telegraph:

Tatterstall

NEWMARKET:

Intrinsic Bond