July 17 / 14.22 Thirsk

14.22

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 4f 8y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 207363

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Broke his duck on his reappearance at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) in March and just as good when second at Pontefract (1m2f, heavy) in April; operating a little below that level since but last week's third to a pair of 3yos at Carlisle (1m3f) was a step back in the right direction.
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1st

2

(6)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 8y

Class 5

14:22 Thirsk

Bustaam

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

in touch with leaders, ridden and pressed leaders 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, led inside final 110yds, won going away

5/1

3rd

2

(4)

11th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

14:10 Carlisle

Bustaam

10st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

slowly away, held up in rear, steady headway from 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

5/1

6th

2

(4)

29th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

15:20 Hamilton

Bustaam

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Won on reappearance at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) in March and fair third at Haydock (1m4f, soft) on Saturday when back on slow ground; might not be far away if this run doesn't come too soon.

7/2

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15/8

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 123-13 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Improved to win a 1m4f handicap at Leicester (good) on reappearance for new trainer James Owen in May; creditable third over 1m6f at Doncaster (good again) since, shaping as if this return to 1m4f may prove ideal; should go well.
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2nd

2

(6)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Rogue Tornado

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Has proved consistent on the AW since last September, including when winning at Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta) last month; has run well off this mark in both outings since and looks one for the shortlist.

7/1

2nd

2

(6)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Rogue Tornado

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

in rear

7/1

3rd

4

(5)

7th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Rogue Tornado

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

raced in last

100/30

16/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 64609-

Last run: 320 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Progressed without winning as a juvenile but failed to kick on in handicaps last summer and hasn't been seen for 320 days; the fact his stable has persevered is of some interest but a watching brief is the percentage call this time.
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1st

2

(6)

22nd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

15:12 Hamilton

Kingsley Pride

9st 9lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Successful in five-runner handicap at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) last Sunday, opening his account at the 15th attempt; clear possibilities in his bid for a quickfire Scottish double.

2/1

1st

2

(5)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Kingsley Pride

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

raced in third behind clear leaders, pressed leaders against rail 3f out, edged right when disputed lead 2f out, sustained duel with runner-up from over 1f out, led final 110yds, won going away

5/1

3rd

1

(2)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Kingsley Pride

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Looked as though he might be on the way back when third of eight on return from 320 days off at Thirsk (1m4f, good to soft) in July, but has gone quiet again twice since; now 0-13 and hard to warm to despite dropping into a Class 6 for the first time.

7/2

Form: /85-45 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Haydock (1m4f/1m6f) in the summer of 2022 but has drawn a blank over hurdles and on the Flat since, finishing last of five back at Haydock 13 days ago.
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9

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Carlisle

Arctic Fox

11st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Martin Todhunter

A fair 1m6f Flat winner; lightly raced over hurdles and has her first run in this sphere since unseating her rider in 2m Bangor handicap (likely to have been placed) last May; needs considering.

6/1

9th

9

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Carlisle

Arctic Fox

11st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Martin Todhunter

towards rear

6/1

5th

1

(7)

9th Apr 2025

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:13 Catterick

Arctic Fox

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Martin Todhunter

Has failed to win since 2022; however, this combination of a drop in class and step back up in distance may have positive effect, with Doncaster reappearance under her belt.

7/1

6/1

Form: 71/784

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner who has shown he retains plenty of ability in three AW outings since returning from a long absence, finishing fourth of 11 at Wolverhampton (1m4f) on latest 16 days ago; third is the best he's managed in six starts on turf but still not discounted.
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7th

6

(3)

7th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fearless Bay

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Ed Dunlop

Missed 2023; won at Kempton (1m4f) in August and back to his best when scoring comfortably at Southwell (1m3f) 11 days ago; going up 6lb takes him to a career-high mark but he's a strikingly in-form candidate.

7/4

1st

1

(5)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Fearless Bay

10st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ed Dunlop

Missed 2023; retains plenty of ability and won at Kempton (1m4f) on penultimate start; latest effort suggests he remains in form; defied a 2lb higher mark on sole Southwell run and can't be ruled out.

4/1

5th

3

(3)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:55 Lingfield (AW)

Fearless Bay

10st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ed Dunlop

took keen hold, prominent, disputing second after 1f, raced in third 6f out

11/4

Form: 32-332 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
C&D winner (soft) under Morgan Cole last summer and consistent in defeat since, finishing second at Ripon (1m4f, soft) four weeks ago; that was a small-field race but the third and fourth have run well since; a bold show is likely off an unchanged mark.
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6th

6

(3)

9th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Genesius

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

towards rear

9/2

6th

6

(3)

9th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Genesius

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

towards rear

9/2

8

(3)

26th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newbury

Genesius

11st 0lb

J: Miss Grace Littmoden

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Last win came at Thirsk (1m4f, soft; acts on heavy) in June 2023 off 4lb higher mark; usually apprentice ridden and has been largely consistent this year, so has reasonable each-way claims.

8/1

Form: -41496

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won at Nottingham (1m2f, soft) in April; fair fourth at Ayr (1m2f again) next time but two lesser efforts over 1m4f since.
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5th

11

(6)

29th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:20 Doncaster

Powerful Response

9st 5lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Geoffrey Harker

Ended 2024 with two close calls over 1m2f at Newcastle but he's disappointed there in his two outings this year; fourth in this 12 months ago.

16/1

12th

5

(2)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:57 Newcastle (AW)

Powerful Response

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Geoffrey Harker

Ended last year with two close calls over C&D but he was disappointing behind Annandale here last month and needs to bounce back after that laboured effort.

10/1

6th

1

(2)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:03 Newcastle (AW)

Powerful Response

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Geoffrey Harker

prominent, outpaced over 2f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

3/1

Form: 81P9-0

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
1m2f winner for Charlie Johnston but sold for 1,000gns after a heavy defeat last August and tailed off on reappearance for new yard 18 days ago.
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7th

2

(5)

21st Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

17:37 Redcar

Sir Jock Bennett

9st 12lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Neil Mechie

1m2f win for Charlie Johnston last June but sold for 1,000gns after a heavy defeat last August and finished last on both starts this term.

50/1

8th

5

(1)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 8y

Class 5

14:22 Thirsk

Sir Jock Bennett

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Neil Mechie

in touch with leaders, outpaced and lost position 3f out, weakened over 1f out

100/1

14th

1

(10)

29th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Sir Jock Bennett

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Neil Mechie

1m2f winner for Charlie Johnston; absent since a heavy defeat (finished lame) last August; sold for 1,000gns in October; watching brief is advised, unless the market speaks positively.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £9.90
Straight Forecast £10.99
Tricast £87.48
Trifecta £82.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Genesius

D Express:

Rogue Tornado

Telegraph:

Powerful Response

The Guardian:

Fearless Bay

Daily Mirror:

Rogue Tornado

The Sun:

Rogue Tornado

RP RATINGS:

Genesius

POSTDATA:

Genesius

NEWMARKET:

Genesius

The Times:

Genesius

Daily Mail:

Genesius

The Star:

Genesius

Daily Record:

Genesius