August 09 / 15.10 Thirsk

15.10

Good To Firm

Vickery Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Vickery Memorial Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.10
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 9-5643

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Consistent rather than progressive in handicaps of late, racing alone up the centre not obviously inconveniencing when over 3l third in a C&D fillies' class 5 latest (good to firm); place prospects at best again.
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6th

9

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Ripon

South Parade

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Failed to beat a rival last time, as well as failing to maintain signs of a revival; by no means certain to take advantage of a reduced mark.

25/1

9th

10

(2)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Pontefract

South Parade

8st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Seems to be coming steadily back to form, fourth at Hamilton most recently; 10lb below last winning mark and looks a possible danger assuming the resurgence continues.

14/1

4th

5

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

South Parade

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

8lb lower than when last successful at Thirsk (5f Class 4, good to firm; 6-4 favourite) last August; struggled this season and reared at the start when in rear throughout (behind two of these) at Ripon latest.

10/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 331252 C BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Almost added to June's 7f score here when headed only close home at Nottingham last week (6f, good to firm); aggressive tactics in front compensated for that drop back to this trip, but he'd likely meet with competition if attempting similar this time.
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11th

12

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Profiteer

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Failed to win last season and absent since 17l defeat in first-time cheekpieces (retained) on AW in November; others have much less to prove.

25/1

11th

11

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Profiteer

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won three times last year but he has gone without success in 12 runs in 2025; down the weights and last month's Pontefract effort can be upgraded, making up ground towards the middle of the track (slowly away after the blindfold was removed late too); dropped 1lb despite the promise of that effort and his dam was an AW winner; cheekpieces replace the blinkers worn on his last two starts; could be interesting.

12/1

OUR TIP

7/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 59-331 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
4lb rise for June's smooth-traveling, comfortable Doncaster score from off the pace appears pretty kind (6f, good to firm; RPR 74), and he might have won over today's C&D beforehand but for fighting the rider and hanging late; player if getting all of the basics spot on again.
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8th

3

(6)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Novello Lad

10st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Progressive sprinter in 2025 (following wind surgery) and he has carried on the good work this year, winning 6f handicaps at Doncaster in May (good to soft) and June (good to firm); up 4lb in a stronger race but he may not have finished progressing just yet.

100/30

1st

5

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

20:05 Doncaster

Novello Lad

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Track regular who added a second C&D win to his record on good to soft three weeks ago; handicapper handed him an 8lb rise but that looked a career best and he can never be discounted at this venue.

7/2

1st

9

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Novello Lad

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Paul Midgley

Started favourite on his first nine starts last year, winning two of them, both off lower marks; hit traffic over an inadequate 5f on his comeback a few weeks ago, which will ensure he's popular once again for a yard also responsible for Cairdeas.

4/1

20/1

Form: 78-570

Last run: 62 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Never getting there in time in any of three 5f handicap starts this term, as perhaps befits one likelier to need 6f-1m judged on breeding; same trainer/jockey pairing won this with a more exposed sort last year.
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6th

2

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Thirsk

Emerald Army

9st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Course winner last April when trained by Declan Carroll; runner-up in two of his six starts since joining this stable and shaped as if still in form when sixth of eight at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 24 days ago; can go well if things drop right (usually held up).

6/1

6th

2

(10)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Emerald Army

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Ex-Declan Carroll; C&D winner last July (soft); below par at Beverley last week but comes into the reckoning on his two seconds over C&D in May (good).

8/1

8th

2

(12)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

Emerald Army

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Three wins for previous yard; has encouraging form this term for new stable and last two efforts (runner-up over 7f both times) suggest his turn is near; 3lb below last winning mark; shortlisted.

7/2

33/1

Form: 5-4079

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Three frame finishes (one at 6f) from four Tapeta starts; yet to run to even today's still-declining mark on turf, but has the possible excuse of contesting a ruinous pace battle last time; first drop to class 6.
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7th

11

(11)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Front Gunner

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Sole turf win came off 2lb lower in this race last year, when with Ann Duffield, and he is 1lb below his last winning mark; interesting to see how he fares in the market on his first start for Ivan Furtado (same owners).

12/1

6th

7

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:00 Thirsk

Front Gunner

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

He has won on fast turf (7f) but he is a better horse on AW; not at his best on his last two starts and now tries 1m for the first time on his 26th start.

10/1

8/1

Form: 065403 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Eased 3lb despite running up to his mark when third at Nottingham last week; no certainty he'll capitalise given an overall record of just 1-20 and more compelling form granted galloping 6f tracks such as that one.
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10th

10

(6)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Socialise

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Damien Wingrove

in rear

16/1

10th

10

(6)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Socialise

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Damien Wingrove

in rear

16/1

8th

9

(3)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Socialise

8st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Recorded sole success over 6f; not particularly solid on his sprint form for new yard but shapes as if this return to 7f is possibly worth exploring; may raise his game.

12/1

Form: -75703

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Last September's C&D nursery second off 11lb higher (soft) remains her nearest miss in 12 starts; too inconsistent for comfort since, though she did get back on track up to a point at Catterick on Tuesday.
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3

(10)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Meccas Duchess

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Exposed maiden; down the field over C&D 17 days ago and she could prove vulnerable again; stable also run Stallone.

16/1

11th

3

(10)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Meccas Duchess

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

midfield, weakened over 1f out

16/1

10th

4

(5)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:25 Newcastle (AW)

Meccas Duchess

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

16-race maiden but she's been threatening of late and 5f on Tapeta isn't an issue; one of two solid chances for Michael Dods.

6/1

13/2

Form: 335263

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Returned to his very best dropped back to 6f at Ayr latest (good), albeit his latest refusal to settle dulled his effort inside the distance; mark unchanged and a danger to all if helping himself a bit more.
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1st

4

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

Highland Olly

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Won back-to-back 1m handicaps at Nottingham and Ripon in April and continues in good form, runner-up in 1m1f handicap at Musselburgh 12 days ago; can go well again nudged up 1lb.

5/1

2nd

1

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

16:45 Musselburgh

Highland Olly

10st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Landed his fifth win on turf, at Ripon (1m, good; made all) in April; ran okay at Hamilton (1m1f, good) 18 days ago when trying to dominate but was pestered; needs to be able to have his own way up front to be seen to best effect and there are others here who may take him on.

9/2

4th

5

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

15:21 Hamilton

Highland Olly

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Made all twice in a row in April (8.3f/1m, good); down the field at York (7f, good) but that was in a big field and he raced wide; could bounce back with a bold show if conditions suit (well beaten on soft going last November but displayed signs of promise on such ground early in career).

7/1

Form: 663470

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
No improvement for the switch to handicapping, and beat only one home on stable debut in late June (yard sat out all of July); offered little on sole previous turf start, albeit over 7f.
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11

(11)

28th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:50 Catterick

Notion In Motion

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

No improvement for the switch to handicapping and he's struggled in both runs (6f) for current yard; has a lot to prove back up in trip and needs a visor to make a difference.

16/1

9th

12

(7)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Thirsk

Notion In Motion

8st 10lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

No improvement for the switch to handicapping, and beat only one home on stable debut in late June (yard sat out all of July); offered little on sole previous turf start, albeit over 7f.

50/1

11th

9

(6)

28th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Newcastle (AW)

Notion In Motion

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Sole placing for the Quinns did at least come over C&D and he's still lightly raced; could have a role to play on stable debut.

12/1

50/1

Form: 5-58

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Unable to break out of midfield on either start for this yard, latterly upped to 6f (soft); limited appeal on that evidence but opening mark isn't harsh, and half-brother Rock Of England broke his duck over C&D.
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9th

10

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Force

8st 11lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Has won on all three Tapeta tracks, most recently over C&D in December, not as good since and although he ran better back here in April, he found little at Newcastle next time; others more likely.

16/1

6th

3

(1)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Blue Force

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Four 5f wins on Tapeta, two of them at this track; attracted support and returned to form with a closing third at Wolverhampton nine days ago; 1lb lower today; considered.

11/2

3rd

4

(1)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Force

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Antony Brittain

Beat Candy Warhol over C&D in December off this mark; unplaced in five runs since but he is well drawn and a revival wouldn't be a huge shock; stable also runs Toomuchforme.

8/1

11th
4 (4)
Miss Idunn

66/1

Form: 7-6948

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
4l fourth on her penultimate start for Richard Hannon represented career-best form, but Salisbury's stiffer 6f proved an inadequate test for her there and this is sharper still; cheekpieces applied on stable debut.
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9th

12

(8)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Miss Idunn

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Peter Niven

3yo maiden who has inconsistent form, latterly in cheekpieces for new stable; chance largely depends on how well she responds to change of headgear.

33/1

9th

12

(8)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Miss Idunn

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Peter Niven

3yo maiden who has inconsistent form, latterly in cheekpieces for new stable; chance largely depends on how well she responds to change of headgear.

33/1

5th

1

(3)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

14:10 Musselburgh

Miss Idunn

9st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Peter Niven

Bits of promise for Richard Hannon in June; ran okay last time at Southwell (7f AW) when tried in tongue-tie/cheekpieces (retained) but carries a lot of weight.

10/1

33/1

Form: 130596 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Almost a year since just missing out at Brighton off 2lb higher; 6f Tapeta win on May's seasonal/stable debut, but essentially diminishing returns switched back to turf since, and blinkers need to provoke a revival.
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4th

7

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Raft Up

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

In fine form at 6f on the AW of late, winning at Southwell and Newcastle; has a better strike-rate on sand than turf (1-17) but he was running to a similar level on grass as AW in 2025 and it may be unwise to presume he's a one-surface wonder; respected.

3/1

1st

5

(8)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Raft Up

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

Good efforts in all three 6f runs this year, placed behind the prolific Yorkshire Glory twice and readily seeing off five rivals at Southwell eight days ago; 1lb well in under a penalty; should go well.

5/1

16/1

Form: 361143 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Aggressive tactics in newly fitted cheekpieces netted her 5f-6f Lingfield wins in April, but didn't look happy returned to Tapeta after; mere replication of last term's turf form won't suffice here; headgear off.
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9th

5

(10)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:15 Yarmouth

Unavailable

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Three-time Polytrack winner who has plenty of toe and does a lot of her racing over 5f, as when turning in her best turf effort to date last time (not saying much); may be vulnerable late but should be able to grab the stand rail in front if that's the plan.

12/1

6

(9)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Unavailable

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Three-time Lingfield winner last year who's achieved little in four runs on turf; this is easier back in cheekpieces but stall 9 isn't ideal for a front-runner and she wasn't at her best when last seen.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £16.40
Straight Forecast £13.83
Tricast £36.10
Trifecta £47.10

Selections

The Times:

Profiteer

RP RATINGS:

Novello Lad

SPOTLIGHT:

Emerald Army

Telegraph:

Highland Olly

The Star:

South Parade

POSTDATA:

Mecca's Duchess

D Express:

Emerald Army

Daily Mirror:

Novello Lad

The Sun:

Novello Lad

The Guardian:

Profiteer

Daily Mail:

Profiteer

Daily Record:

Profiteer