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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

9

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Alpha Magic

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Both wins have come on good to soft ground but he does have one good run on good to firm to his name; disappointed at Windsor last month but this is an ease in grade.

40/1

12th

12

(10)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Alpha Magic

8st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael & David Easterby

Two 6f wins to his name on good to soft ground; unplaced in two runs this year but neither run was without promise; he will need a personal best to come out on top here though.

12/1

8th

7

(13)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Alpha Magic

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

His two wins came on good to soft ground over 6f, including here off this mark last June; entitled to have needed his recent comeback from nine months off, when leading for a long way, and he's low mileage compared to most of these; first run over 5f.

10/1

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

American Style

9st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Looked as good as ever when close third of 16 on seasonal debut at Ripon (6f, good to soft) in April but his form has dipped since and he has questions to answer on this AW debut.

14/1

6th

7

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

American Style

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Well handicapped on 2025 best; ran a fine race for third on his seasonal return at Ripon in April but two heavy defeats have followed (behind Novello Lad latest); needs a full revival.

12/1

12th

4

(15)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

20:05 Doncaster

American Style

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Goes well fresh and he scored on his seasonal/handicap debut last April; again ran well when close third off this mark on his comeback (also Ripon, 6f) this term; he didn't back it up when suffering a heavy defeat at York last time, albeit from a poor draw, but this represents a drop back in grade so he's not dismissed.

15/2

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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9th

3

(3)

19th Feb 2026

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bella Love

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

20-race maiden; quiet this winter (had a wind op in November) and although last season's turf best gives her claims, she has too much to prove for comfort; cheekpieces now tried.

16/1

10th

3

(2)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Bella Love

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

0-19; recent efforts have seen a few backward steps, including when last of eight here (7f) latest; hood discarded in favour of first-time tongue-tie and visor, which need to have positive effect.

14/1

8th

3

(3)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Bella Love

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Nason

T: Ivan Furtado

Placed several times but still a maiden and has weak claims on her handicap form since returned to AW; however, this drop to 0-50 classified level may have positive effect.

6/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

1

(6)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:02 Hamilton

Stirrup Cup

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

All three wins have been over 6f on soft ground, the latest an apprentice handicap at Carlisle last week when coming from well off the pace (Pop Star fourth); unpenalised; any rain a bonus.

9/2

1st

3

(9)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Carlisle

Stirrup Cup

9st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Shaped well and looked rather unlucky in two races at Thirsk in April; two attempts over this C&D (soft) comprise a second-place finish and success; likely player if bouncing back from below-par effort last time.

7/2

9th

12

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Stirrup Cup

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Soft-ground C&D winner last autumn who's twice been unlucky in big-field Thirsk handicaps switched to cheekpieces this spring; better off with Juan Les Pins than on his comeback and enters calculations.

7/1

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(3)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Vesperado

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Signs of ability as 2yo but he doesn't help himself by hanging and needs much more than shown in two handicaps at about 7f this year, in a hood and cheekpieces latest, now blinkered.

33/1

2

(3)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Vesperado

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Signs of ability as 2yo but he doesn't help himself by hanging and needs much more than shown in two handicaps at about 7f this year, in a hood and cheekpieces latest, now blinkered.

33/1

11th

8

(6)

26th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Vesperado

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Hinted at ability in three novices last term but looked very tricky in handicap at Beverley on reappearance, tailed off after pulling hard and hanging left; perhaps he was unsuited by the right-hand bend but he now has something to prove in a hood and cheekpieces.

25/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(5)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cugini

9st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Placed in four of his nine starts including when third of seven in a Hamilton maiden (5f, good to soft) last time, but soundly beaten in both nurseries; needs the switch to the AW to make a difference; stable also runs Azuinthejungle.

14/1

2

(6)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

14:25 Hamilton

Cugini

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Exposed; has shown promise on occasions but best efforts have been on faster ground (well beaten in a 6f nursery on soft last time); others stronger.

9/2

7th

2

(7)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:50 Carlisle

Cugini

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Twice runner-up earlier in the season (including C&D) and last month's nursery debut came in a tough contest at York; however, he was soundly beaten and isn't obviously well treated even now down in grade.

7/1

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

7

(8)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Ripon

Martha Costello

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Reached the frame for the second time in handicaps when third over 1m at Redcar (good to firm) four weeks ago, although the reopposing Mission To Malton was ahead in second.

11/2

7

(8)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Ripon

Martha Costello

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Reached the frame for the second time in handicaps when third over 1m at Redcar (good to firm) four weeks ago, although the reopposing Mission To Malton was ahead in second.

11/2

3rd

6

(6)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Martha Costello

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

towards rear against near rail, steady headway over 2f out, went third over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong

9/1

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
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Ay Gee Ell

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Only run to form once in four runs back on turf this summer and that was over 6f; still 1lb higher than for his AW win in December; others appeal more.

14/1

9th

5

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Beverley

Ay Gee Ell

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Blitzed his rivals at Southwell in December (5f) when a visor was first used; mostly creditable efforts since until down the field at Pontefract on latest; needs to bounce back from that.

9/1

8th

5

(5)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Ay Gee Ell

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Blitzed his rivals at Southwell in December (5f) when a visor was first used; generally run well in defeat since but he will need to pull out more to take this prize.

8/1

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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Distance / Class
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

14th

8

(13)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Meccas Symphony

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

0-8 but she responded well to the tongue-tie when beaten 2l into second of 11 behind Mayo County over C&D (good to firm) last month; 5lb better off with the winner and a player.

6/1

2nd

1

(2)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Meccas Symphony

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Showed signs of promise in 2024 and fair third at Doncaster on first run last year (7f, good to firm) but was tailed off in that race on return to action last month following wind surgery (7f, good to firm); tongue-tie now tried; others preferred.

25/1

16th

10

(13)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Meccas Symphony

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Six-race maiden whose reappearance third over C&D (good to firm) contained promise on this card last year; just one run subsequently and she's been off since wind surgery in June; unexposed and drops in grade for this comeback; needs considering, particularly if gaining market traction.

14/1

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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10

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:07 Newcastle

Toby Two Scoops

10st 11lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Still to register a victory but he comes here after a good second of eight in 2m Wetherby handicap hurdle 44 days ago; he can make his presence felt again reverted to a longer trip.

7/1

2nd

5

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Wetherby

Toby Two Scoops

11st 2lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Pulled up here (2m3f, soft) last month when more than a possible lack of stamina was amiss; however, prior to that he was placed in his first two handicap hurdles (soft; including C&D); leading player if back on song.

7/2

12

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 5

13:55 Wetherby

Toby Two Scoops

10st 7lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

4yo who is 0-9 on the Flat and 0-4 over hurdles but he's been showing promise in this code and kept on for third of 11 in handicap against older horses here (2m, soft) four weeks ago; stays well on the Flat and today's extra distance could be right up his street.

4/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9

(1)

24th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:45 Beverley

Crimson Lad

9st 0lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Jessica Macey

Limited maiden and there seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel; having first run beyond 7f.

25/1

7th

14

(8)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Leicester

Crimson Lad

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Jessica Macey

Poor maiden who beat only one home in 7f Chelmsford handicap 26 days ago; others are much preferred.

25/1

7th

14

(8)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Leicester

Crimson Lad

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Jessica Macey

Poor maiden who beat only one home in 7f Chelmsford handicap 26 days ago; others are much preferred.

25/1

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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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(7)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:48 Beverley

Mavetheforcebewivu

8st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Alan Brown

18-race maiden; second over 8.5f here last month, but most of her form this term is fairly ordinary; others appeal more.

25/1

11th

11

(7)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Mavetheforcebewivu

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Alan Brown

0-17; runner-up at Beverley (8.5f; 14-1) last week, a track which seems to bring out the best in her; will probably find a winning opportunity eventually, and was placed in a 0-65 at last year's Plate festival.

12/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

+o+e Accumulators

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