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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(10)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:55 York

Thunder Run

9st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Disappointing in the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket on final outing last season and same story in Listed race at Kempton on last month's reappearance; however, he's back down to the same mark as when winning this last year (good to firm) and can have a big say if he's back on song.

5/1

7th

6

(2)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 1f 219y

Class 1

14:55 Kempton (AW)

Thunder Run

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Won four of his first eight starts on turf but not seen since finishing down the field in the Cambridgeshire (1m1f, good to firm) last September; also has to prove himself on the AW but remains unexposed for his age and the stable does well with its runners here.

11/1

22th

2

(5)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Thunder Run

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: K R Burke

Lightly raced 4yo who was highly progressive last year and this prominent-racer continued the good work when winning at York (1m2f, good to firm) in May; however, his improvement has stalled on his last two outings.

16/1

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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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

1st

1

(5)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 2

15:55 Ripon

The Reverend

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: William Haggas

Looked potentially smart when smooth winner on 1m4f Ascot handicap debut (soft) last September in first-time cheekpieces; hasn't progressed as might have been expected in three subsequent runs (favourite each time) but not disgraced either and may have found good to firm ground too lively (raced on softer than good otherwise) when fifth of 12 in a York Dante meeting handicap on reappearance (no headgear); still has time on his side and a potential class act giving weight away to lesser opposition in refitted cheekpieces.

4/7

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

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

1

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beaming Light

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: David Loughnane

Off the boil since finishing second off a 4lb higher mark over C&D in February but he's been running in sprints latterly; this is easier than he's used to and he ought to fare much better back from a short break.

8/1

5th

3

(3)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:20 Nottingham

Beaming Light

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David Loughnane

Completed a 1m hat-trick last June; form has dipped over 7f/6f/5f in last three outings and he has enough to prove in another sprint race; tongue-tie added.

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

8

(4)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:02 Southwell (AW)

Zous Juice

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Unplaced in six attempts on turf and not seen since last April; probably best watched on AW debut, unless market vibes are strong.

33/1

4th

2

(7)

24th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

15:47 Beverley

Zous Juice

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Hasn't threatened across his five starts (handicaps the last twice) but he ran okay when ninth of 21 on last month's reappearance at Doncaster (1m, good) and the visor is a possible source of improvement; not discounted.

10/1

4th

2

(7)

24th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

15:47 Beverley

Zous Juice

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Hasn't threatened across his five starts (handicaps the last twice) but he ran okay when ninth of 21 on last month's reappearance at Doncaster (1m, good) and the visor is a possible source of improvement; not discounted.

10/1

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

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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No / Draw
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24th

5

(26)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Urban Lion

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

Goes well in a big field over a straight 1m; beaten a neck in this race last year (good ground) and made a winning return in the Lincoln at Doncaster (good to soft; beat Rogue Diplomat a nose) three weeks ago; should be in the thick of things again off a 4lb higher mark.

9/1

1st

7

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

Urban Lion

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

Close fifth in the Royal Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) last June and close third next time, again at Ascot (1m, good to firm); has shown promise on soft ground; not at the top of his game on his final two outings last term but has an each-way shout if back to his best on this reappearance.

20/1

9th

7

(19)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Urban Lion

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

Below par at York latest but a wide draw made things tough for this prominent-racer; progressive otherwise, rallying when close fifth of 30 in the Royal Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) and when close third to Ebt's Guard at Ascot (1m, good to firm) two starts ago; of interest over today's extra 1f.

25/1

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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