July 03 / 15.15 Thirsk

15.15

Good

British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 0m 7f 218y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.13
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Promising second in big-field novice event at Wetherby (7f, good) three weeks ago, faring clear best of the newcomers and shaping as if this longer trip will suit; leading player.
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Verdict Starting price

24th

1

(16)

26th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Thunder Run

10st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Fine second at York (1m2f, good to soft) last month and won at Doncaster (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago; a 4lb penalty takes him to a new career-high mark but he looked better than ever last time and Karl Burke and Clifford Lee have combined to win the last two runnings of this race with topweights.

20/1

1st

1

(5)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:48 Doncaster

Thunder Run

9st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Twice runner-up in large fields over York's 1m2f this season, including at the Ebor festival (good to soft) on latest start; respected despite a return to his career-high mark.

4/1

2nd

2

(13)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Thunder Run

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

His two wins here came on good to firm but he also acts on soft; respectable seventh of 22 to Raammee in the John Smith's Cup over C&D (good to firm) latest; being eased 2lb is a help but it may not be quite enough.

22/1

5/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1-

Last run: 243 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Lope De Vega colt; absent since debut win at Newmarket (7f, heavy) eight months ago; open to progress this season; respected despite 7lb penalty and lack of recent match practice.
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4th

1

(6)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:35 Leopardstown

The Reverend

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: W P Mullins

Gained a fourth Flat win for William Haggas with a hard-earned success in the 1m6f Old Borough Cup at Haydock last September; looked like a useful recruit to hurdling when winning at Cork in January; had plenty to do when clipping heels and unseating on the home turn in a Grade 1 here in February; valuable 5lb claimed.

7/1

10

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:40 Leopardstown

The Reverend

11st 12lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: W P Mullins

Gained a fourth Flat win with a hard-earned success in the 1m6f Old Borough Cup at Haydock last September; stamped himself as a useful recruit to hurdling when scoring at Cork last month.

7/1

1st

6

(7)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

15:00 Haydock

The Reverend

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Looked one to follow when impressive on handicap debut at Ascot (1m4f, soft) last September; failed to kick on from that initially but got back on track with convincing win in small field at Ripon (1m4f, soft) in July; could have more to offer for top yard now things have clicked again, especially now back up in trip, and he's not necessarily a soft-ground specialist.

4/1

OUR TIP

33/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: 7

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Needs to improve markedly on his Kempton effort (7f, AW) and may be more interesting in handicaps later on.
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9th

14

(7)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Kempton (AW)

Appeal To Glory

8st 13lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ed Walker

raced wide, midfield, cajoled along over 3f out

15/2

12

(4)

16th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Appeal To Glory

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Thrice-raced gelding; best effort when third at Thirsk (1m) behind useful rivals who have won good handicaps since; opening mark looks very workable on that bare form; interesting.

10/1

7th

3

(7)

3rd Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 4

14:45 Thirsk

Appeal To Glory

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ed Walker

slowly away, raced in last

16/1

Form: 95

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Dismal form, including in bumpers, until appearing to show improvement (400-1 fifth) in 1m contest at Nottingham last time; needs to prove he can back up that effort.
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3rd

6

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Beaming Light

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: David Loughnane

Completed a hat-trick over 1m on turf/Polytrack in June last year, but those are his only victories in 34 starts; 9lb lower than for the latest, but others still look more compelling; eyeshield removed.

8/1

7th

8

(5)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:07 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beaming Light

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: David Loughnane

All three wins have been over 1m; went close here over 8.5f in February and kept on into fourth (behind Cooramook) after missing the break over C&D last time; will need things to drop right given his hold-up style.

14/1

Form: 65

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability in a couple of 7f events but finished just over 5l behind Thunder Run at Wetherby latest and needs to find improvement; the type to do better in handicaps shortly.
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10th

6

(10)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

16:17 Carlisle

Zous Juice

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

0-9 but she ran her best race so far when second of ten in a 7f handicap here (good to soft) three weeks ago, going down by a short head; drops to 6f for the first time and races as though it will suit.

13/2

2nd

5

(10)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

15:13 Carlisle

Zous Juice

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Lightly raced 5yo but he's not finished closer than 6l to a winner including in five handicaps; mark continues to fall but he has plenty to prove back in trip.

12/1

10th

9

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Zous Juice

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Michael & David Easterby

Lightly raced 5yo maiden who trailed home last (had an irregular heartbeat) in sole start this year; otherwise has bits of encouraging form; check the betting for further guidance.

20/1

12/1

Form: 239-6

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Holds place claims on two pieces of Irish 2yo form (7f); nowhere near that level at Ripon (6f, soft) on stable/seasonal debut but may do better with the outing under his belt.
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1

(2)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Oligopoly

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Promise for Joseph O'Brien last summer; low-key start for new yard but he ran well for second at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in August; less good twice since; needs a full revival switched to AW.

9/1

4th

2

(8)

10th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Oligopoly

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

prominent, lost ground but in touch with leaders under 4f out, switched right towards near side over 2f out

6/1

11th

1

(9)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 37y

Class 5

17:20 Haydock

Oligopoly

9st 11lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Formerly with Joseph O'Brien and he returned to form on his third start for this yard when runner-up at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last Saturday, behind an improving winner; in the mix if backing up that latest run.

8/1

66/1

Form: 8

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Reluctant to load, slowly away and always behind in 1m maiden at Musselburgh; needs a huge step forward.
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11th

12

(7)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Leveche

8st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, held up in rear, no impression from 3f out

40/1

10th

10

(2)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Ayr

Leveche

9st 1lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Beaten 21l or more on three qualifying runs at 1m-8.5f, slowly away and soon struggling in two of them; optimum trip could shake out at anywhere between 7f and 1m4f judged on the immediate family.

33/1

6th

5

(9)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:25 Hamilton

Leveche

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

slowly away, raced in last

100/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
9,000gns yearling; Zoffany half-brother to five winners, notably Desert Way (1m2f); dam 8.5f-1m4f winner; sole newcomer in the field; best watched unless the market speaks positively.
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8th

4

(1)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:15 Thirsk

Harrington

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

9,000gns yearling; Zoffany half-brother to five winners, notably Desert Way (1m2f); dam 8.5f-1m4f winner; sole newcomer in the field; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

25/1

Form: 8

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise, without landing a blow, in Newmarket contest (1m, good to firm) 11 days ago; related to a couple of winners for his connections and looks open to improvement.
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26th

8

(22)

26th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Urban Lion

9st 5lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Reappeared with a win in the Lincoln at Doncaster in March and he's just 1lb higher today; however, no better than ninth across his four starts since and he needs to get back on track.

40/1

9th

4

(8)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:48 Ascot

Urban Lion

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Good fifth over C&D in last season's Royal Hunt Cup (good to firm) and he reappeared with a win in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in March; however, unplaced on his three runs since and has to raise his game.

16/1

9th

3

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Ascot

Urban Lion

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Good fifth over C&D in last season's Royal Hunt Cup (good to firm) and he reappeared with a win in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in March; however, well beaten on both starts since; has to get back on track.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £2.00
Straight Forecast £2.29
Trifecta £16.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

The Reverend

SPOTLIGHT:

Thunder Run

The Guardian:

Urban Lion

RP RATINGS:

Thunder Run

Daily Mail:

Thunder Run

The Star:

Thunder Run

NEWMARKET:

The Reverend

The Times:

The Reverend

Telegraph:

The Reverend

D Express:

The Reverend

Daily Mirror:

The Reverend

The Sun:

The Reverend

Daily Record:

The Reverend