July 03 / 14.15 Thirsk

14.15

Good

British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C and D) (EBF Qualifier) (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £3510
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C and D) (EBF Qualifier) (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £41.00
  • Place: £9.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ardad half-brother to connections' prolific 1m-1m4f winner Where's Jeff, out of a point winner; may get speed from his sire; stable is 1-13 with 2yos this term.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(8)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Thirsk

Alpha Magic

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Ardad half-brother to connections' prolific 1m-1m4f winner Where's Jeff, out of a point winner; may get speed from his sire; stable is 1-13 with 2yos this term.

33/1

5/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 92

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Rallying second at Leicester (6f, good to soft) four weeks ago, improving plenty on debut effort and beaten only a head by the subsequent Chesham runner-up; leading contender.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

5

(3)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 York

American Style

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Kevin Ryan

Has run four times, finishing runner-up on the last three (6f, good to soft/good); gelded since; he may be the type to take his form up a notch now in a big field but a chunk of improvement is needed.

33/1

2nd

1

(3)

19th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Pontefract

American Style

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Made a low-key start at York (5f) in May but he's finished second in 14-runner events at Leicester and Thirsk (both at 6f on good to soft) since; was beaten only a head by the subsequent Chesham runner-up on his penultimate start and he should make another bold bid; strongly respected.

6/4

2nd

1

(10)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Thirsk

American Style

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Rallying second at Leicester (6f, good to soft) four weeks ago, improving plenty on debut effort and beaten only a head by the subsequent Chesham runner-up; leading contender.

5/4

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 2

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kodiac filly who is out of a 2yo Listed and Group 3 winner; promising second in Wetherby maiden (5.5f, good) three weeks ago, faring best of the newcomers; major player.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(3)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:05 Thirsk

Bella Love

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Craig Lidster

in touch with leaders in centre of group

5/1

2nd

8

(8)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Beverley

Bella Love

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Craig Lidster

Kodiac filly who has finished placed in all of her three runs, most recently when runner-up at Thirsk (5f, good; Beerwah third) 11 days ago; should be in the thick of things again and she's respected

9/2

2nd

4

(6)

3rd Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Thirsk

Bella Love

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Craig Lidster

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, went second over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no match for winner

4/1

7/1

Form: 92

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Clear second at Carlisle (6f, soft) last month, leaving his debut effort (5f) well behind and doing enough to suggest he can win an ordinary race; one for the shortlist.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(7)

11th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Ripon

Stirrup Cup

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Made the frame on consecutive 6f starts on ground slower than good in June/July, but was not as good when dropped back to 5f for fast-ground Beverley maiden on latest outing; back up in trip with blinkers added for nursery debut; others are more persuasive.

14/1

4th

8

(3)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Beverley

Stirrup Cup

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Backed up his clear second at Carlisle when not quite seeing out 6f last time; would have been 3lb better off with Sensorium in a nursery but, like that one, comes from a handy draw and should be suited by tonight's stiff 5f.

7/2

100/1

Form:

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well down the field in 6f contest at Haydock, having been friendless in the betting; others preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(5)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:58 Thirsk

Vesperado

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Improved on debut when 4l fifth over 6f here last time (good to soft; 150-1); may improve at 7f, but looks more one for handicaps.

50/1

5th

10

(6)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Thirsk

Vesperado

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Well down the field in 6f contest at Haydock, having been friendless in the betting; others preferred.

100/1

13th

14

(9)

6th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:35 Haydock

Vesperado

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

took keen hold, midfield

100/1

6th
6 (14)
Cugini

12/1

Form: 92

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Belied his 125-1 odds with second in small field at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) last week, seeming to improve on his York seller effort; likely needs more progress to go one better.
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12th

13

(2)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Cugini

8st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

He's finished in the first three on three of his six starts, most recently third in a Bath maiden (5.7f, good to firm) last Saturday; now makes nursery debut; this is a tough race in which to attempt to get off the mark.

33/1

3rd

2

(6)

17th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

18:12 Bath

Cugini

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Below market expectations last time but was drawn wide down to 5f and better can be expected back up in trip; about sets the standard on his previous Catterick second.

2/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
10,000euros yearling; Inns Of Court half-sister to an Italian 1m 2yo winner, out of maiden sister to 7f 2yo winner High Waves; one of four newcomers in the field; market helpful.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(5)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:52 Thirsk

Martha Costello

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: David & Nicola Barron

16-1, missed the break and never a serious threat when seventh of 14 on C&D debut a fortnight ago; needs to take a big step forward.

16/1

7th

14

(11)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Thirsk

Martha Costello

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: David & Nicola Barron

10,000euros yearling; Inns Of Court half-sister to an Italian 1m 2yo winner, out of maiden sister to 7f 2yo winner High Waves; one of four newcomers in the field; market helpful.

25/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
26,000euros foal, 34,000euros yearling; Sands Of Mali half-brother to 6f 2yo winner Nifaliophobia; dam placed in Greece, from useful family; heed the market signals.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(9)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Thirsk

Ay Gee Ell

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

26,000euros foal, 34,000euros yearling; Sands Of Mali half-brother to 6f 2yo winner Nifaliophobia; dam placed in Greece, from useful family; heed the market signals.

10/1

Form: 7

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and never figured at Carlisle, finishing almost 8l behind stablemate Stirrup Cup; needs a big step forward.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(6)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:03 Southwell (AW)

Missionary Ridge

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Well held in three starts over 6f on turf (in a tongue-tie last time); improvement needed, but he is a brother to an AW winner and the extra furlong should suit on breeding.

20/1

7th

8

(7)

19th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Pontefract

Missionary Ridge

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Never involved when well held in two 6f events on slow ground and he has a lot to find here; tongue-tie added.

33/1

9th

7

(1)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Thirsk

Missionary Ridge

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Slowly away and never figured at Carlisle, finishing almost 8l behind stablemate Stirrup Cup; needs a big step forward.

33/1

Form: 5

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sergei Prokofiev filly who showed promise with her keeping-on fifth at Carlisle (6f, good) having attracted some support; possibilities granted normal improvement.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(2)

29th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Newbury

Meccas Symphony

9st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

in touch with leaders

7/1

3rd

5

(9)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Thirsk

Meccas Symphony

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

took keen hold, in rear, headway from 2f out, ran on and went third inside final 110yds, no match for first two

12/1

10th

13

(12)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Thirsk

Meccas Symphony

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Sergei Prokofiev filly who showed promise with her keeping-on fifth at Carlisle (6f, good) having attracted some support; possibilities granted normal improvement.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
9,000gns foal; Expert Eye half-brother to 1m2f winner Marie Josephe, out of a well-related maiden; yard is 0-37 with 2yos in last five seasons; best watched.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(3)

17th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ripon

Toby Two Scoops

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Well beaten at big prices in two novice runs over shorter; hard to recommend.

100/1

11th

14

(5)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

18:40 York

Toby Two Scoops

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

66-1, always in rear on this month's debut at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) and is hard to fancy on the back of that.

100/1

11th

9

(5)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Thirsk

Toby Two Scoops

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Micky Hammond

9,000gns foal; Expert Eye half-brother to 1m2f winner Marie Josephe, out of a well-related maiden; yard is 0-37 with 2yos in last five seasons; best watched.

33/1

50/1

Form: 87

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Holds poor claims on his two efforts (5f/5.5f); nurseries should be more suitable shortly.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

4

(2)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Thirsk

Crimson Lad

9st 7lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Jessica Macey

Holds poor claims on his two efforts (5f/5.5f); nurseries should be more suitable shortly.

50/1

7th

2

(2)

11th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

17:25 Wetherby

Crimson Lad

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Half-brother to five winners; ended up well beaten on last month's Doncaster debut (5f, good to firm) but he could take a step forward with that experience behind him.

10/1

8th

1

(2)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

18:07 Doncaster

Crimson Lad

9st 7lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Jessica Macey

slowly into stride, always behind

16/1

Form: 6

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hinted at ability in the first division of a Wetherby maiden but achieved a lot less than Bella Love, who finished second in division two; may improve all the same.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

10

(2)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

14:35 Beverley

Mavetheforcebewivu

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Bit of debut promise in race that threw up winners at Wetherby (5.5f) but soundly beaten over 6f both starts since; enough to prove on nursery debut upped again in distance.

20/1

10th

11

(8)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Thirsk

Mavetheforcebewivu

9st 2lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Showed promise when sixth on Wetherby debut (5.5f, good; 25-1) but was well beaten over C&D last time (good to soft; 33-1); others stronger.

50/1

13th

12

(13)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Thirsk

Mavetheforcebewivu

9st 2lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Hinted at ability in the first division of a Wetherby maiden but achieved a lot less than Bella Love, who finished second in division two; may improve all the same.

20/1

Form: 49

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Folded tamely at Ripon (6f, good to soft) two weeks ago, failing to back up the Wetherby effort (5.5f, good) that is about a stone below the RPR standard in this field.
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No / Draw
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14th

2

(7)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Thirsk

An Realta Carraig

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Folded tamely at Ripon (6f, good to soft) two weeks ago, failing to back up the Wetherby effort (5.5f, good) that is about a stone below the RPR standard in this field.

25/1

9th

1

(5)

20th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:05 Ripon

An Realta Carraig

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Working it out with a vengeance late on last week's Wetherby debut (5.5f, good), keeping on eyecatchingly having been slowly away and green; yard has had another 2yo winner (second time out) since; player.

6/1

4th

1

(1)

11th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

18:00 Wetherby

An Realta Carraig

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

28,000euros yearling; half-brother to a sprint winner in Italy; dam a minor 1m winner; stable has had a couple of 2yo winners this season (including first time out) and he's worth a market check.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £145.00
Straight Forecast £80.61
Trifecta £1025.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

American Style

The Times:

Bella Love

Daily Mirror:

Cugini

D Express:

Mecca's Symphony

The Guardian:

Bella Love

Daily Mail:

Bella Love

Daily Record:

Bella Love

RP RATINGS:

American Style

TOPSPEED:

American Style

POSTDATA:

American Style

Telegraph:

American Style

The Sun:

American Style

The Star:

American Style