August 16 / 19.05 Thirsk

19.05

Good

Ged Drumm Endeavour Handicap

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Ged Drumm Endeavour Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 8-0663 CD

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Four-time C&D winner; ran comfortably his best race of this campaign when third of eight at Redcar eight weeks ago (5f, good to firm), compromised by getting involved in a duel for the lead (with one who's since won at Goodwood) and also having to negotiate a stray football in the latter part of the race; with that in mind, a 2lb drop in the weights seems a gift and he's a major player with new blinkers replacing his usual cheekpieces.
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2

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Ready Freddie Go

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Drawn a blank this year but he has dropped a long way in the weights and is now eligible for Class 6 company for the first time; ran okay over C&D last month and the return of cheekpieces will help; considered.

10/1

2

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Ready Freddie Go

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Drawn a blank this year but he has dropped a long way in the weights and is now eligible for Class 6 company for the first time; ran okay over C&D last month and the return of cheekpieces will help; considered.

10/1

5th

11

(8)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Ready Freddie Go

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

He's having a mixed season and hasn't looked ready to pounce since a good Ripon run (5f) in July; needs a turnaround but he wasn't far away on his latest C&D start in March and is on a much lower mark now.

25/1

2nd
6 (3)
Khabib

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 252534 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Yet to win this year but retains plenty of ability; second at Thirsk on three occasions, two this year; more minor money perhaps his best hope.
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3rd

2

(3)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Khabib

9st 9lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Ray Craggs

Much better than this level in his prime; slow to come to hand back from a 615-day absence but his latest fourth (behind Invincible Crown) provided some evidence that he retains ability, weakening late having raced on the outside of the field; due to be 2lb lower from the weekend but could be primed for something bigger.

4/1

4th

4

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Khabib

9st 8lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Ray Craggs

Quite useful in his prime; safely held all four starts since returning from long absence this year but looked unlucky not to finish closer to the target over C&D 16 days ago and continues to slide down the weights; worth a second look.

14/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 038453 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Now 8lb lower than for his close second at Musselburgh in April; he's run some fair races in defeat since without taking advantage of his drop in the weights; fair third over C&D last week but needs more to win this.
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2nd

4

(1)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:13 Catterick

Arecibo

9st 9lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Declan Carroll

Smart sprinter in his prime but last win was four years ago and he's finished down the field in four runs this season; return to 6f in his favour but don't need much encouragement to look elsewhere.

14/1

2nd

4

(1)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:13 Catterick

Arecibo

9st 9lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Declan Carroll

Smart sprinter in his prime but last win was four years ago and he's finished down the field in four runs this season; return to 6f in his favour but don't need much encouragement to look elsewhere.

14/1

6th

11

(1)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:30 Thirsk

Arecibo

8st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Veteran who was a smart sprinter in his prime but last win was four years ago and he's finished down the field in three runs this season; dropped another 3lb but he has lots to prove on this first run at 7f; visor removed.

25/1

Form: 000833 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Found his feet for his new yard of late, finishing third in 5f handicaps at Ripon and here; type to be popping up soon.
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3rd

2

(7)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Rock Of England

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Paul Midgley

Made it four wins from his last eight starts when scoring at Ripon recently (5f, soft; versatile ground-wise); there's still mileage in his mark on his old form and this thriving 6yo could play another leading role.

7/2

Form: -50363 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on last season's best and there have been some encouraging efforts this year, including at Beverley last time; another to consider.
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3rd

10

(14)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Miss Brazen

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has a soft-ground C&D win on her record; well handicapped on this year's best but she has a wide stall to contend with and she needs to step forward from her recent Catterick fifth.

12/1

5th

4

(9)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Miss Brazen

9st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Returned to action with a win at Nottingham (5f, good) in April and she ran a cracker at Beverley one month later; not so good twice since and a lower draw would have been preferred.

10/1

5

(5)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Miss Brazen

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won over C&D (good) in April on reappearance before close third at Beverley (5f, good to firm); unplaced on next two starts but she was slowly away when sixth at Musselburgh then drawn widest when fifth at Beverley (5f, good); she's one to consider.

11/2

Form: 246714 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace to win a 5f handicap at Doncaster in good style last month; respectable effort at Windsor nine days later; chance if they go hard early.
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5th

7

(3)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dandy Dinmont

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won a 5f handicap at Beverley in May off a 3lb higher mark; generally disappointing since but he's fine on Tapeta and he can't be discounted; stable also run Muker.

16/1

10th

9

(10)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Dandy Dinmont

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Far from consistent this season but got up in the final strides over C&D (good to firm; off 1lb higher) in May; possibilities provided he's back in similar form and the race again pans out favourably.

12/1

5th

6

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Dandy Dinmont

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Back off the same mark as when winning narrowly at Beverley (5f, good) in May, but he hasn't proved very consistent so far this year so not quite sure what to expect.

16/1

Form: 127713 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Having dropped in the weights he has been coaxed back to form by his new trainer, winning fast-ground 5f handicaps at Leicester and Newmarket this year; solid third at Pontefract last week; should give his running once more.
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10th

10

(8)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Catch Cunningham

8st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael Herrington

C&D scorer but his recent form is far from encouraging, beating only two in 5f Southwell handicap 17 days ago; hood goes back on; work to do.

14/1

7th

1

(2)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Catch Cunningham

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Possibly needed latest run (when back from a break); losing sequence is mounting up but this drop in class may do the trick; interesting at this level off 11lb below last winning mark.

13/2

14

(3)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Catch Cunningham

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Needs things to fall just right for him but he is on a lowly mark and some of this summer's form gives him leading claims; wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest Leicester run and he holds each-way claims again.

10/1

Form: 272757 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Hard to win with and, although he's run several good races in defeat this year, he remains opposable for win purposes; another type of headgear given a go this evening.
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5th

9

(15)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Zarzyni

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Three-time C&D winner, including twice off higher marks in the month of April; unlucky third, having found daylight too late, in this race 12 months ago; soft ground was against him here last weekend; likely player if the cards drop right.

10/1

9th

6

(8)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Zarzyni

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Below best on latest course start in October but has a strong C&D record otherwise, three wins include this race (good to soft) last year; now 2lb lower and primed for a good run if he avoids trouble in running.

9/2

7th

10

(4)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Zarzyni

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Hasn't won as often as one of his ability probably should but he did score twice in 2025, the latter win over C&D; 3lb higher in a better race this time and he'll need to be somewhere near last year's best to take this after four months off.

14/1

25/1

Form: -13080

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner over further; should be sharper for last month's return to action at York (7f, good to firm) and the stable is in fine form but this looks a tough race in which to have his first crack at 5f.
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3rd

2

(13)

3rd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Kats Bob

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ruth Carr

Boasts a solid record over C&D, latterly when fourth to New Image from a similar draw last weekend; yard been among the winners and he's at least entitled to close the gap on 6lb better terms.

6/1

4th

2

(11)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Kats Bob

9st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ruth Carr

Boasts a good record over C&D; has never run on the AW off a mark this high (ran exclusively on turf since last spring) but unlucky not to have picked up a handicap this season and this is a touch easier back on Tapeta.

12/1

6th

20

(5)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Kats Bob

9st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Ruth Carr

A five-time scorer in 2025, including over C&D; runner-up in 6f handicaps at York and Redcar this summer and not ideally drawn with 14th in 6f Ripon handicap last time; not ruled out.

25/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £58.20
Straight Forecast £43.83
Tricast £218.33
Trifecta £340.80

Selections

The Guardian:

Catch Cunningham

TOPSPEED:

Arecibo

SPOTLIGHT:

Ready Freddie Go

RP RATINGS:

Rock Of England

The Times:

Rock Of England

Daily Mirror:

Catch Cunningham

The Sun:

Catch Cunningham

Daily Record:

Catch Cunningham

Daily Mail:

Ready Freddie Go

D Express:

Ready Freddie Go

POSTDATA:

Arecibo

Telegraph:

Arecibo

The Star:

Arecibo