July 03 / 16.20 Thirsk

16.20

Good

Weatherbys ePassport Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Weatherbys ePassport Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.20
  • Place: £4.40

Form: 4-5477

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Couple of 6f wins for previous yard (went close over 7f once); far from solid on her form for new stable and is probably best watched unless the market suggests a big run is expected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

(13)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Petra Celera

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Roger Fell

C&D winner who bounced right back to form when second of ten back here eight days ago; already due a 2lb rise for that but stall 13 is far from ideal.

12/1

2nd

8

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Petra Celera

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Roger Fell

Three Tapeta wins, including C&D; recent form figures not inspiring but she didn't run too badly when sixth of 14 over C&D on her first run back from wind surgery and an excuse emerged last time (reportedly lost action).

18/1

9th

10

(7)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle (AW)

Petra Celera

9st 3lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Roger Fell

Three Tapeta wins at other venues; finished behind Twilight Diamond at Southwell 24 days ago (first run after a wind operation); may get closer this time.

8/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 700112 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ran well off this career-high mark at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm; close second) last week when bidding for a hat-trick, following two wins over a bare 7f; remains in top form and commands respect.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Patontheback

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Gemma Tutty

Has won three of his 34 races on turf, the latest off this mark at Musselburgh last August (7f, good); should come on for his reappearance run and a possible.

9/1

6th

7

(1)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Patontheback

9st 10lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gemma Tutty

He lacks a recent run and was below par more often than not last year; however, he reappears on a handy mark and, with his stable going well, it will be no surprise if this C&D winner is in the mix.

12/1

2

(7)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Patontheback

9st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gemma Tutty

Took advantage of a reduced mark at Musselburgh in August; couple of poor efforts since that win, however, and has proved far from consistent this year.

14/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 745214 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Belatedly regained the winning thread, in emphatic style, at Beverley (7.5f, good to soft) last month; interesting on that performance, and the race possibly came too soon when beaten favourite three days later.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

12

(4)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Sunny Orange

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

4-15 at Beverley, with the wins all in Class 6; the most recent win was last month (8.4f) but he's taken two backward steps since and most form in the last two years suggests a supporting role.

16/1

11th

11

(7)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Sunny Orange

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Successful four times at Beverley, all in Class 6, most recently on penultimate start; placed in Class 5 at Thirsk latest; could go well but this isn't his ideal grade.

12/1

3rd

6

(1)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:00 Thirsk

Sunny Orange

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Four of his five wins have come at Beverley, the latest nine days ago (8.5f, good to firm); 4lb higher in a stronger race but as the only last-time-out winner in the field he has to come right into the reckoning.

9/2

4th
6 (7)
Arnaz

7/2

Form: 56715 D BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism at Brighton (7f, good) on turf/handicap debut, bettering his AW efforts; only midfield at Haydock since but this 3yo may still have more to offer; not dismissed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield

Arnaz

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Sole success came when trained by Ed Walker in May 2024; down to a career-low mark but hasn't threatened on his recent starts on AW.

12/1

7th

2

(4)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Arnaz

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

8lb lower than when second of nine over C&D last September, but not built on it (mainly over further) since; return to this trip may help, but he is 0-17 since his successful handicap debut.

50/1

12th

8

(9)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:26 Southwell (AW)

Arnaz

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Sole success from 20 starts came at Brighton (7f) in May 2024; reportedly unsuited by front-running at Wolverhampton last month but he did shape more encouragingly under more patient tactics at Wolverhampton (7f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) 39 days ago.

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4-9256 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Mostly encouraging form for new stable this term, close sixth at Chester (7.5f, good) most recently; possibilities off a reduced mark returned to the scene of his sole win (maiden event in 2022).
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(6)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Kings Crown

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Two AW wins this winter; never in the hunt at Wetherby last month on his return to turf but he is effective over C&D and seems to handle any ground; not ruled out.

8/1

5th

1

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 5

17:05 Wetherby

Kings Crown

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Two AW wins at Newcastle over the winter; his form has cooled more recently but today's return to Class 5 company will help and the cheekpieces return after being discarded last time.

6/1

6th

6

(7)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Kings Crown

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Just 1lb higher than for his 5f win at Newcastle on New Year's Day; three runs since have not been quite so encouraging though and he may prove vulnerable back up at 6f.

14/1

14/1

Form: 607989 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner in previous seasons, mostly over 1m/1m1f; hard to fancy on 2024 form, which is mostly poor, and the drop back to 7f looks another negative.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

(10)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Ayr

Temper Trap

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

A bit underwhelming at Hamilton a fortnight ago but went there in good form, having won at Musselburgh (1m, good) previously; has won over C&D on soft ground and can be a contender if leaving latest run behind.

11/2

6th

3

(6)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:15 Hamilton

Temper Trap

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

This is his time of year and, after a close second over C&D (good) last month, he went one better at Musselburgh (1m, good) last Tuesday; fully at home on slow ground and firmly in calculations under a 4lb penalty.

2/1

12/1

Form: 716200 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Successful in each of the last two springs but otherwise inconsistent; soundly beaten in Class 4 races the last twice; may benefit from this drop back in grade but isn't particularly solid.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(8)

14th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Kempton (AW)

East Bank

9st 7lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Craig Lidster

prominent

10/1

5th

7

(7)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

East Bank

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

led at fast pace

10/1

4th

9

(10)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

East Bank

9st 7lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Craig Lidster

bumped start, took keen hold, led

20/1

14/1

Form: 563380 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Placed in last two starts during his spell on AW; form has dipped sharply since returned to turf, albeit something looked amiss last time; effective in this sphere previously but needs to rebound.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(9)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Sam England

Last eight starts in classifieds and he didn't always get the breaks when third over C&D 12 days ago; that was one of his better recent efforts and he's firmly in calculations.

13/2

3rd

6

(5)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Regressive 8yo; running respectably at this level in 2026 but 2l behind Woodrafff at Newcastle last week; never threatened over 1m2f on Thursday; easy enough to look elsewhere.

8/1

6th

10

(4)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:28 Newcastle (AW)

Sir Maxi

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

Spent most of a long career racing at shy of 1m and didn't look to see it out in one try over this far (C&D); not as good now and can miss the break and/or pull hard, so comes with risks attached.

8/1

Non-runners

One More Dream

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £109.90
Straight Forecast £90.84
Tricast £617.19
Trifecta £484.70

Selections

Telegraph:

Patontheback

The Times:

Sunny Orange

SPOTLIGHT:

King's Crown

POSTDATA:

Temper Trap

Daily Mirror:

Arnaz

D Express:

Sunny Orange

RP RATINGS:

King's Crown

The Guardian:

Patontheback

Daily Mail:

Patontheback

The Sun:

Patontheback

Daily Record:

Patontheback

The Star:

Temper Trap