July 26 / 14.00 Thirsk

14.00

Good To Firm

Sky Bet Go-Racing-In-Yorkshire Summer Festival EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Sky Bet Go-Racing-In-Yorkshire Summer Festival EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
8 (10)
Ryka

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
105,000gns yearling; by Night Of Thunder and the first foal of a well-related 1m2f-1m4f winner; stable is only 2-25 with 2yos this term; the betting may prove the best guide.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(8)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

15:50 Goodwood

Ryka

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Enjoyed an excellent 2025 and she signed off with a 1m4f listed success at Toulouse in October; remains quite low mileage, so can do better still this season.

7/2

2nd

10

(11)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

15:40 Doncaster

Ryka

8st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: David O’Meara

Grabbed a 1m win at Newmarket (good to firm) in May on handicap/seasonal debut and, having been well held at Royal Ascot, she also arrived late on the scene when short-head winner at Ayr (good) last month on the step up to 1m2f; useful dam won at up to 1m4f, so she remains of interest.

18/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
30,000euros yearling; Sottsass half-sister to eight winners, notably Foundation (1m 2yo including Group 2) and Major Partnership (6f-1m including UAE Listed); dam French 7f/1m winner; looks one to consider.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

8

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Newmarket

Blessed Star

8st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Six seconds and two thirds from her eight races; best of those was in a handicap at the York Ebor meeting (1m2f, good to firm) on penultimate start but she was turned over at long odds-on in a maiden on latest, which has to prompt some caution despite that being her AW debut.

4/1

5

(7)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Blessed Star

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Charlie Johnston

Placed in all seven starts, the latest when dead-heating for second of 13 in a 0-105 handicap at York (1m2f, good to firm) last month; makes his AW debut, but his sire has made a bright start with his runners around here (two winners and three seconds from seven runners); major player.

8/13

13

(6)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Blessed Star

8st 6lb

J: Harry Bentley

T: Charlie Johnston

0-6 but in the first three every time (including on fast ground), most recently third of 12 in Glorious Goodwood handicap (1m, good); by Arc winner Sottsass so the step up in trip could be a positive move; chance.

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 50

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts over 6f, finishing fifth at Carlisle (good) then comfortably held here (good to soft); bred to stay this new trip; debut form helps to set the standard, albeit a modest one.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

7th

3

(3)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

19:38 Ayr

Meccas Symphony

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Five-race maiden; has shown positive signs since upped to 7f, most recently third in small field at Doncaster in April; may have an ordinary handicap in her.

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Newcomer by Starspangledbanner and the first foal of a once-raced sister to two 2yo winners (7f/8.5f) and granddaughter of Irish 1,000 Guineas winner; yard has low strike-rate with 2yos this season.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

10

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Straight Back Up

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Dermot Kilmartin

Modest form in 10 starts in Britain, same story when 50-1 on stable debut at Dundalk; yet to place.

22/1

10th

1

(10)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Dundalk (AW)

Straight Back Up

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Dermot Kilmartin

Unplaced in ten starts in Britain; has finished in front of only two of 21 rivals in his last three starts; jockey booking is the only positive

33/1

8th

7

(3)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Kempton (AW)

Straight Back Up

9st 1lb

J: Lloyd Applegate

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Unplaced in nine starts over 5f-8.6f; blinkers need to make a difference (has worn a hood and cheekpieces).

12/1

5/1

Form: 6

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sister to a triple winner for her connections; duly showed some promise in Carlisle maiden (6f, good) last month, keeping on from rear into sixth place; interesting with improvement on the cards.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

7

(9)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Queen Dinah

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Alexandra Dunn

Failed to progress for Kevin Ryan, including in two Class 6 handicaps after wind surgery; returns for new stable (same owner) after a 238-day absence; tongue tie now added.

33/1

6th

4

(5)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:18 Catterick

Queen Dinah

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Gone backwards and again finished well held on her first start since undergoing wind surgery three weeks ago; goes in first-time headgear now having a first run over 5f.

10/1

6th

4

(5)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:18 Catterick

Queen Dinah

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Gone backwards and again finished well held on her first start since undergoing wind surgery three weeks ago; goes in first-time headgear now having a first run over 5f.

10/1

10/1

Form: 5

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sea The Stars filly who trailed home last of five at Haydock (7f, good) three weeks ago, having seemed green and then outpaced in latter stages; may need more time and longer distances.
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No / Draw
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3rd

6

(8)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:03 Southwell (AW)

Tutu Star

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Well held in three turf novices over 6f/7f, albeit she was sent off 3-1 favourite for her second outing; one of her siblings won on the AW and so did her dam, so she is one to consider on nursery debut.

9/1

7th

8

(2)

5th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:30 Ripon

Tutu Star

9st 2lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

Well held on her debut and again last time, when sent off favourite at Thirsk; those runs both came over 7f and she may be one for nurseries in due course for a yard responsible for two others.

12/1

6th

10

(8)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Thirsk

Tutu Star

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders, lost position and no impression from over 1f out

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
52,000euros yearling; Acclamation half-sister to AW winners Eden Storm (7f) and Caelan (7f/9.4f including 2yo), out of French 6.5f 2yo winner; yard has respectable strike-rate with 2yos this term; possibilities.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(2)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Thirsk

Nanas House

9st 2lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

reluctant to load, in touch with leaders

6/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
24,000gns foal, 70,000euros yearling; Ardad half-sister to 6f winner Vince Lombardi (including 2yo); dam French Listed-placed 7.5f-9.7f winner, half-sister to 1m Group 1 winner Lightning Spear; attractively bred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(3)

24th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Addendum

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Out of a well-connected and useful French winner but she finished in the rear in her three qualifying runs (7f/6f) last season; still early days but she needs a transformation now dropped to 5f on handicap debut.

9/1

6th

9

(8)

13th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Addendum

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Out of a well-connected and useful French winner; caught the eye making some late headway at Nottingham (6f good to firm) last month, her second start, but needs to improve again here.

14/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
£18,000 yearling, 25,000gns breeze-up 2yo; by Dark Angel; dam unraced, out of sibling to smart sprinter Kodiac and 6f Group 1 winner Invincible Spirit; stable has modest strike-rate with 2yos this season.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

5

(2)

3rd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

14:35 Chepstow

Angel Express

9st 5lb

J: George Downing

T: David Evans

Has beaten one rival in three starts; first-time tongue-tie is fitted; she steps up in trip on handicap debut and big improvement required.

16/1

11th

12

(2)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Salisbury

Angel Express

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: David Evans

towards rear

100/1

13th

12

(12)

7th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Kempton (AW)

Angel Express

8st 13lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Holds poor claims, having finished last of nine at Thirsk (7f); others are readily preferred.

66/1

Non-runners

Consent

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £18.00
Straight Forecast £20.13
Trifecta £172.10

Selections

Telegraph:

Blessed Star

POSTDATA:

Ryka

SPOTLIGHT:

Queen Dinah

Daily Mail:

Consent

The Sun:

Addendum

The Times:

Ryka

The Guardian:

Blessed Star

D Express:

Blessed Star

Daily Mirror:

Blessed Star

Daily Record:

Blessed Star

The Star:

Queen Dinah