August 30 / 14.45 Thirsk

14.45

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £15120
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 845211 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
In good form at present, following up Haydock win in July (7f, soft) by beating Diamondonthehill (2lb better off) by a neck in a C&D handicap last time (7f, good); up 4lb and obvious contender but fast ground a concern.
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2nd

3

(6)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Cerulean Bay

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Progressive last term, winning two in a row at Goodwood (1m, good to soft/good) in the autumn, and kept on well for a close fourth on last month's reappearance at Haydock (7f, good to firm); solid claims back up to 1m.

13/2

4th

3

(10)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 2

14:35 Haydock

Cerulean Bay

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David O’Meara

Had strong handicap form over 1m in the second half of 2025, finishing second at York's Ebor meeting (good to firm) before recording back-to-back wins at Goodwood (good to soft and good); ran well for third in a Nottingham Listed race when last seen 178 days ago; only seventh in this race 12 months ago and he's 4lb higher today.

9/1

3rd

2

(7)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 1

14:47 Nottingham

Cerulean Bay

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Won on soft last year; Goodwood double (1m, good to soft/good) in handicaps this autumn; however, only mid-division in valuable event at Ascot 11 days ago, comfortably held by Ebt's Guard, and needs to resume improvement.

14/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 175053

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner earlier in the year, the second a 1m Listed event at Newcastle; some fair form since going handicapping on turf, notably when third at Goodwood last time (7f, good to firm); a possible.
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3rd

6

(2)

4th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Kempton (AW)

Cuban Tiger

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

led, increased tempo 3f out, headed 1f out, weakened final 110yds

11/2

6

(2)

4th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Kempton (AW)

Cuban Tiger

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Won two of his first three starts (second to the subsequent 2000 Guineas winner in between the wins); some fair races on turf this summer and could prove well handicapped back on AW.

11/2

13th

9

(10)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Leopardstown

Cuban Tiger

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

prominent

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 620623 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Strike-rate of 3-37, last of those three wins was off 3lb lower in this race in 2023; in fair form recently (third to Cerulean Bay and Diamondonthehill over C&D last time); chance.
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6th

4

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Persuasion

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

9yo who capitalised on some leniency from the handicapper to win at Musselburgh (7f, good) three weeks ago; goes well there but he's a C&D winner too and he should be in the thick of things again from just 2lb higher.

6/1

1st

3

(1)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Persuasion

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

9yo who hasn't been at the top of his game on either start this season but wasn't beaten far when sixth of ten over C&D three weeks ago and he's down to a tempting mark; won over C&D last April; possible contender.

7/1

Form: 005-04 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Only turf success was over 6f on good to soft on debut in 2020; mainly out of form in a light campaign in 2023; best run for a while when an unlucky fourth last time at Haydock (7f, good to firm; squeezed for room at a vital stage); interesting in first-time cheekpieces (has worn a visor).
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1

(8)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:30 Redcar

Rhythm Master

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Geoffrey Harker

Mostly creditable efforts in 2025 and he won at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) in August; Chester's extended 1m2f possibly stretched his stamina last time; could bounce back but as a 7yo he's more exposed than some of these.

10/1

7th

3

(2)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Rhythm Master

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Geoffrey Harker

Modest strike-rate of 3-37 but his last win was at Thirsk (7f) last month and he ran another good race when a close third at Newmarket (1m) last time; now goes into unknown territory at this trip but he ran well over 1m1f in July and he's not ruled out; acts on good to firm and good to soft.

9/1

Form: 808247 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Couple of decent runs at York in June/July (7f, good to soft) and not beaten far when seventh to Cerulean Bay over C&D last time (good); best with give in the ground, so any rain a positive.
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3rd

10

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Quest For Fun

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Plenty of C&D form in big fields, notably wins on good to soft in 2023 and July 2025; while not so striking as Leadman, he didn't have the best of runs when fifth of 22 over C&D eight days ago, so might step up a bit today.

10/1

5th

12

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Quest For Fun

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has plenty of C&D form, notably wins in 2023 and 2025 (good to soft) and respectable fourth (off current mark) in this race 12 months ago; thereabouts provided he improves on efforts elsewhere this term.

13/2

5th

8

(4)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:23 Thirsk

Quest For Fun

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

He finished down the field in this race 12 months ago but he has had the benefit of a run this time around and a promising effort it was too, shuffled back at a crucial stage but keeping on close home (7f, good to soft); his record at York suggests one eye may be on next month's Dante meeting but he's more than capable off this mark.

12/1

9/1

Form: 631001 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Not particularly consistent but has won two 7f handicaps at Newbury this season, the latest off 5lb higher last month (7f, good); also ran well when a close third to two dead-heaters, including Diamondonthehill, over C&D in May (good to firm); could go well.
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4th

1

(6)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Woodstock

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

On a 16-race losing run but down the weights as a result and he was on the heels of the winner when third of 12 at Thirsk (7f) 11 days ago; having his first race here; thereabouts if he takes to it.

9/2

3rd

14

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Woodstock

8st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

On a 15-race losing run but he's well handicapped as a result and his stable is in fine form; almost certainly needed the run when seventh of 13 over C&D four weeks ago, fading; likely to build on that and more persuasive than most.

12/1

7th

11

(3)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:23 Thirsk

Woodstock

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Failed to win in 2025 but he ran some solid races in defeat and he makes his seasonal return off a dangerous mark; interesting to see how he fares in the betting.

16/1

Form: 210-71 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won a Newbury conditions race last September (7f, soft); best run since when winning Lingfield AW handicap last time (7f; 10-1); up 6lb, acts on good to firm and could go well.
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7th

6

(4)

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:45 Thirsk

Serene Seraph

9st 6lb

J: James Doyle

T: Richard Hannon

Won a Newbury conditions race last September (7f, soft); best run since when winning Lingfield AW handicap last time (7f; 10-1); up 6lb, acts on good to firm and could go well.

13/2

1st

1

(1)

13th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

14:45 Lingfield (AW)

Serene Seraph

9st 11lb

J: James Doyle

T: Richard Hannon

took keen hold, midfield

7/1

7th

1

(4)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:05 Newmarket

Serene Seraph

9st 9lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

pulled hard, prominent up the centre, weakened from 2f out

5/1

Form: 713727 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Dead-heated for first here in May (7f, good to firm) and good run two outings ago when second to Cerulean Bay (2lb worse off for a neck) over C&D (good); bit disappointing last time but didn't get the best of runs.
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2nd

8

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

16:25 Musselburgh

Diamondonthehill

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Not an easy horse to win with but he had a solid AW campaign and is on a feasible mark; below par back on turf 12 days ago and needs to bounce back quickly.

10/1

8th

5

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:15 Haydock

Diamondonthehill

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

He has turned in a string of good runs on the AW since November but such consistency ensures he gets little respite from the handicapper; others may prove better treated today.

10/1

4th

5

(2)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Diamondonthehill

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Ultra-consistent RPRs this winter, and just a short-head away at Wolverhampton latest from adding a belated second win on synthetics and first on Tapeta (7f); 4lb better off with Legal Reform for a 1.5l defeat over the same C&D on Boxing Day, and possibilities off an unchanged mark.

7/2

15/2

Form: -61303 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 13lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Veteran; mainly in good form this season, winning at Chelmsford in April (7f) and last time finishing a close third in a valuable handicap at Newbury (7f, good to firm: 50-1); only fifth after missing the break in this race last season, but in better form this time.
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20th

12

(14)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Documenting

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Kevin Frost

13yo who has won on 12 occasions, the latest in December 2024 and his C&D win came before most of today's rivals were born; not disgraced on reappearance and he's now 13lb lower than this time last year, but his last turf win was in 2022; not the percentage call.

40/1

7th

7

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Yarmouth

Documenting

9st 6lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin Frost

13yo who has won on 12 occasions, the latest in December 2024 at Wolverhampton; on a good mark but he ended last season with some below-par efforts and is likely best watched on his first start for 194 days.

20/1

5th

1

(6)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Documenting

10st 0lb

J: Alfie Gee

T: Kevin Frost

Multiple winner down the years, including over C&D in 2024; running okay this term until form dipped the last twice; still needs to prove he can win races aged 12.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £10.30
Straight Forecast £8.86
Tricast £39.34
Trifecta £52.90

Selections

The Times:

Cerulean Bay

TOPSPEED:

Cuban Tiger

RP RATINGS:

Serene Seraph

SPOTLIGHT:

Persuasion

POSTDATA:

Quest For Fun

Telegraph:

Cuban Tiger

The Guardian:

Cuban Tiger

The Star:

Serene Seraph

D Express:

Cerulean Bay

Daily Mirror:

Cerulean Bay

The Sun:

Cerulean Bay

Daily Record:

Cerulean Bay

Daily Mail:

Persuasion