September 07 / 18.10 Thirsk

18.10

Good

Moody Construction Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Moody Construction Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 5-0946 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won two races for Sir Mark Prescott in June last year (6f/7f, good to firm); improved since wind surgery this term, finishing close up on last two starts (York and Haydock); on a good mark now and could go well.
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17th

1

(8)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Desert Falcon

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Often leads; 7f winner at this meeting in 2024 and he went out on his shield in the Gold Cup (soft) last year off 1lb lower, giving up his lead only late on; had two wind surgeries in 2026, returning from the latest one with two solid efforts, struck into when sixth in the Portland at Doncaster last week; cheekpieces return in place of a visor; good form chance.

8/1

6th

15

(3)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

Desert Falcon

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Made all in a 6.5f handicap at this meeting 12 months ago before a narrow defeat in the Ayr Gold Cup six days later (off this mark); first two runs this year weren't up to much but he had wind surgery in June and last month's midfield finish at York was much more like it; a visor is now reached for, replacing cheekpieces, and he is an interesting contender.

12/1

9th

18

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Desert Falcon

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Ended 2025 with a Doncaster win and a narrow defeat in the Ayr Gold Cup (6f, soft); had a wind operation after the Ayr run but two heavy defeats this summer have seen him undergo another wind surgery; on a dangerous mark but Ayr next month might be the big target; cheekpieces back on today.

50/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 313051 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Gained second career success when making all in a tactical race at Doncaster last time (7f, good to firm; Prairie Falcon creditable sixth); only 2lb higher; not out of it.
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9th

1

(1)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Newmarket

Musical Mystery

9st 11lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

7f specialist who made all at Doncaster (good to firm) in August and ran just as well when second at Thirsk three weeks later; edging up the weights but again likely to be thereabouts.

6/1

2nd

4

(8)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Thirsk

Musical Mystery

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ed Dunlop

in touch with leaders

5/1

1st

2

(2)

17th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:42 Doncaster

Musical Mystery

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed Dunlop

Brighton winner in May (7f, good); best run since when just over 2l fifth of ten at Ascot last time (7f, good); each-way chance.

7/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 135616 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Winner over 7f at Leicester (good) and Catterick (good to firm; one of two to race on best ground) this season; put up 7lb for second win so facing stiff task at present.
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2nd

9

(8)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:10 Catterick

Vince Le Prince

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Excels over C&D, only once out of the frame in 14 runs and his fourth win coming on latest start here (good), when making all from Indefensible; still well treated and can go well in the bid to repeat his 2024 win.

9/2

1st

8

(7)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Vince Le Prince

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

13 starts here have yielded three wins and eight places, albeit the latest success came nearly two years ago; arrives in form after a string of solid efforts and he's likely to make his presence felt again.

11/2

4th

1

(1)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Vince Le Prince

9st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Getting on for nearly two years since his last win but running well of late, reaching the frame for the fourth time in his last five starts when fourth of ten at Musselburgh (7f, good) last Saturday; should be thereabouts again.

5/1

Form: 485330 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Three of his four wins have been on soft ground but he was a good third on fast ground at Goodwood two runs ago (7f); not so good last time (AW) but well handicapped now (10lb lower than last win) so could go well.
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3rd

5

(9)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ripon

Racingbreaks Ryder

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charles Hills

Failed to settle and proved disappointing last time when bidding for AW hat-trick; effective in this sphere and may rebound, especially if the ground is optimal; has gained most turf wins on soft.

10/1

8th

1

(1)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Racingbreaks Ryder

10st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Back to something approaching his best this summer, winning handicaps at Newcastle (1m) and here (7f) on his last two starts; well drawn to attack but a 5lb penalty could scupper his hat-trick bid.

7/2

Form: 506290 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in this race off a 10lb higher mark last season; looked to be returning to form when short-head second at Pontefract last month (6f, good to firm) but has weakened quickly and finished last on his two subsequent starts; capable of going well.
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6th

2

(6)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Oso Rapido

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell

in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

8/1

6th

2

(6)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Oso Rapido

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell

in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

8/1

7th

1

(2)

28th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:15 Redcar

Oso Rapido

9st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Roger Fell

prominent, outpaced over 1f out, soon weakened

7/2

7/1

Form: 836037

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 1m on AW for Stuart Williams last year; bought for 16,000gns in May; taken time to find his form for new yard, best run when close third at Redcar last month (1m, good to firm); rather disappointing last time; needs to bounce back now dropped in trip.
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3rd

1

(2)

2nd Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 4

16:05 Musselburgh

Al Marmar

9st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Placed twice over 1m since joining Gemma Tutty in the spring and probably wasn't suited by the drop to 7f when sixth in Class 4 handicap on latest outing; eased significantly in grade for this first venture beyond 1m and ought to pose a significant threat.

4/1

6th

8

(6)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Thirsk

Al Marmar

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

in rear

7/1

7th

3

(7)

18th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Pontefract

Al Marmar

10st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Gemma Tutty

led, edged left after 1f, headed and raced in second over 5f out, briefly led over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

11/2

Form: 3-2846 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
On a decent mark now; better than bare form when close sixth to Musical Mystery at Doncaster last time (7f, good to firm; came out best of the hold-up horses in a tactical race); interesting.
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10th

11

(7)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Prairie Falcon

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Dods

Better effort when a front-running fourth at Newcastle last week (1m); returning to 7f no problem but others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

4th

3

(6)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Prairie Falcon

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Dods

Winless since his 2yo days; went close off 4lb higher here in March (7f) but he hasn't matched it in six runs since; stamina not proven.

12/1

Form: 5690-9 D

Last run: 132 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
19,000gns buy out of Charles Hills' yard last October; hadn't been in much form before that and was also below par on stable debut in April (AW); gelded since; best watched for now.
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6th

6

(2)

16th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harry Magnus

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

His last win was over two years ago and he has record of 70767787 since December; mark continues to tumble but he has lots to prove and needs a major upturn in form.

16/1

7th

8

(1)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Redcar

Harry Magnus

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

His mark continues to tumble but he hasn't been shaping as though he's about to take advantage; a first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.

16/1

7th

8

(1)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Redcar

Harry Magnus

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

His mark continues to tumble but he hasn't been shaping as though he's about to take advantage; a first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.

16/1

Form: 000599 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won three on the trot (including over C&D) over this trip on good ground last season; mainly disappointing since; on a good mark and could bounce back with visor tried.
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10th

7

(8)

17th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:08 Pontefract

Capital Guarantee

9st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: David O’Meara

Exposed seven-time winner; last win in July was off 3lb lower and when partnered by a 5lb claimer; good third last time at Thirsk when not helped by the drop back to 7f, but others are more tempting.

8/1

3rd

3

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Capital Guarantee

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: David O’Meara

Only six ran when he won over 1m here in August (Class 5) and he has come up short in Class 4 events twice since; others may have his measure back at 7f.

10/1

6th

4

(11)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Ripon

Capital Guarantee

9st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Back to winning ways at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) last month; only sixth off this mark at Redcar last Saturday but the fact he won this race off 2lb higher last year provides hope; draw could have been kinder.

16/1

Form: -96030 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Eight-time winner, four on turf, latest over 7f at Newmarket in May 2023 (good); patchy form since (poor run last time following encouraging third at Newmarket the time before); well treated; others stronger.
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1

(12)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newmarket

Lord Rapscallion

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

Retains plenty of gusto aged nine and scored in big field at Chelmsford most recently, completing an AW hat-trick; successful (off just 1lb lower) in this race two years ago; likely player.

9/1

1

(12)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newmarket

Lord Rapscallion

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

Retains plenty of gusto aged nine and scored in big field at Chelmsford most recently, completing an AW hat-trick; successful (off just 1lb lower) in this race two years ago; likely player.

9/1

1st

5

(5)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Lord Rapscallion

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stuart Williams

mounted in chute, raced wide, in touch with leaders, headway when ridden over 1f out, led inside final 110yds, stayed on

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 64-643 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Veteran whose last win was off 6lb higher over C&D in May last year; didn't get the best of runs when a good third at Ripon last time (1m, good); interesting.
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11th

1

(11)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Thirsk

Scottish Summit

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Geoffrey Harker

steadied start, switched left soon after start, held up in rear

5/1

3rd

4

(4)

17th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Ripon

Scottish Summit

10st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

midfield, not clear run against rail over 2f out, soon switched left, headway over 1f out, went third when bit short of room towards finish

10/1

4th

6

(4)

3rd Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Thirsk

Scottish Summit

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

in touch with leaders against rail

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £54.60
Straight Forecast £66.62
Tricast £731.55
Trifecta £538.60

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Racingbreaks Ryder

NEWMARKET:

Musical Mystery

Daily Mail:

Capital Guarantee

Telegraph:

Desert Falcon

POSTDATA:

Vince Le Prince

SPOTLIGHT:

Prairie Falcon

RP RATINGS:

Oso Rapido

Daily Mirror:

Scottish Summit

The Times:

Racingbreaks Ryder

The Guardian:

Racingbreaks Ryder

D Express:

Racingbreaks Ryder

The Star:

Racingbreaks Ryder

Daily Record:

Musical Mystery