April 12 / 18.40 Thirsk

18.40

Good

Barstewards Enquiry Supports Racing Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Barstewards Enquiry Supports Racing Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.60

Form: /3341- D

Last run: 170 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo; much improved form for first win at Wolverhampton (6f) in October; shaped well on only encounter with good to firm ground; still unexposed and tops the list.
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12th

10

(19)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Musical Touch

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

The winner of two of his three starts in 2026, notably a big-field Class 4 over C&D six weeks ago; 4lb higher in a stronger race and his draw may not be advantageous.

12/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 71158- C

Last run: 229 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
2-5 in handicaps, wins coming from front over 5f (including here); never a factor when last seen at Ripon nearly eight months ago; possibilities if ready to roll on reappearance but may be better at minimum trip.
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8th

3

(9)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

Ingleby Archie

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Gained a first victory of 2026 at Nottingham (6f) in June and in good form since, leading for long way when fifth of 21 in 6f York handicap 29 days ago; this course winner can go very well eased 1lb here.

9/2

5th

16

(5)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Ingleby Archie

9st 2lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Had strong handicap form over C&D last summer and he is well handicapped on last July's second here (behind Aberama Gold); running well in small-field events this year; should give it another good go.

10/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 634-25 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; mostly campaigned for current yard over 7f, going down narrowly at Kempton on last two starts; at least as effective on turf and looks well worth a try back at 6f; should be in the thick of things again.
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10th

3

(9)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

Bell Shot

10st 3lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Races prominently; easy winner of this 12 months ago when only 2lb lower and he returns on the back of some solid efforts, the latest over 6f which has to bode well; good chance.

6/1

2nd

2

(3)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Pontefract

Bell Shot

9st 10lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Prominent racer; series of good runs at around 7f since May; slipping down the weights and should be a key player back at 6f.

4/1

4th

6

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Newmarket (July)

Bell Shot

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Kickstarted 2026 with 6f success at Southwell off 2lb higher; respectable third of ten over 7f at Epsom (good) 17 days ago; successful on his previous outing over C&D; this prominent racer is capable of making a bold bid.

7/2

9/2

Form: 1/6-05 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Looked useful prospect when winning both starts at Newcastle (6f) in 2023 and she ran her best race since when a staying-on fifth over 5f there three weeks ago; still has untapped potential and should be suited by this step back up in distance; interesting if handling the surface on turf debut.
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3rd

3

(3)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:20 Southwell (AW)

Filly One

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Front-runner who is 4-8 on the AW including a C&D success in May last year; beaten a head back here on New Year's Day and although off ten weeks since, she is proven fresh; major player.

9/4

9th

6

(14)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:13 York

Filly One

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Made the running for two of her three AW wins; not disgraced over C&D recently in only her second turf run and although more is needed it wouldn't surprise to see her do better on grass.

16/1

10/1

Form: 63716- CD

Last run: 161 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Capitalised on a drop in the weights when rallying to win at Nottingham (6f, soft) in October; handles quick ground too but he's been well held on his last two reappearances and may need today's run.
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6th

7

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Bay Breeze

9st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Winner of eight races including one over C&D, but losing run up to 12 despite a slipping mark; not disgraced when fourth of 11 behind Great at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) last month, but he could really do with the ground easing.

8/1

4th

4

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Bay Breeze

9st 13lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Eight-time winner, the latest over C&D (good to soft) 14 months ago off a 5lb higher mark; capable at this level but slower ground would have been preferable.

10/1

4th

1

(4)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

18:12 Carlisle

Bay Breeze

11st 2lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Won over C&D in May last year (good to soft); beaten 7l when third at Ripon last week (6f, good); these are his ideal conditions and should go well.

7/2

10/1

Form: 70798-

Last run: 175 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Went off the boil in 2024 after winning at Haydock (7f, good) in July, but as a result he begins this season on a 6lb lower mark; soft ground might have been against him on last two starts; wasn't disgraced on only attempt at 6f in Britain and he's not discounted.
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10th

11

(5)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Naval Academy

8st 13lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Mark Walford

Seen only four times this year, with best run his close second of six in modest race at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) two starts ago; sports refitted tongue-tie/cheekpieces; others have more pressing claims.

14/1

6

(9)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:05 Nottingham

Naval Academy

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Mark Walford

Ran best race this year when second at Carlisle last time (7f, good to soft); could go well, but ideally suited by some give in the ground and perhaps better at 7f.

15/2

2nd

7

(7)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:50 Carlisle

Naval Academy

9st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Mark Walford

Now 10lb lower than when winning over Haydock's 7f last July and took a step back in the right direction when fifth at Leicester (7f, good to firm) latest; he has soft-ground form if going back far enough.

6/1

Form: 49859- D

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
12-time winner but failed to score in 2024 and he's been unplaced on all three runs at Thirsk; no great record first time out; opposable.
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13th

6

(11)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Roundhay Park

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

13-time winner who is ideally suited by slow ground; his last success was off 2lb higher at Ripon (6f, soft) last summer but he's been well held in both runs this season; now drops back in trip but this veteran needs a major revival.

16/1

7th

3

(8)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Roundhay Park

9st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

13-91; won from this mark at Ripon (6f, soft; Ideal Guest third) last July and was runner-up at Pontefract (from 4lb higher) last September; weakened - eighth of nine - on last month's C&D comeback run (66-1) but that's likely to have brought him on.

14/1

8th

8

(4)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Roundhay Park

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Course winner who scored at Ripon (6f, soft) last July and is just 2lb higher on this reappearance outing; however, 6f has been this 11yo's optimum trip in recent seasons, and this is his first run since October.

20/1

10/1

Form: 50077- D

Last run: 155 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won over this trip at Pontefract last summer for George Boughey but mostly well below par for current stable; becoming well handicapped but probably best watched after five months off unless strong in the market.
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10th

13

(8)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Travis

8st 10lb

J: William Pyle

T: Geoffrey Harker

By no means a frequent winner (3-37) but continued his good run of form with another placed effort at Newcastle (7f; fine at 1m).

10/1

3rd

2

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Travis

10st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Geoffrey Harker

Not a frequent winner (3-36) but running well on turf lately and has been placed in his last four visits here; one for the shortlist.

5/2

3rd

1

(9)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:15 Doncaster

Travis

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Geoffrey Harker

Back to form when winning at Redcar in June (7f, good) and finished a sound third off 6lb higher at Beverley last time (7.5f, good to firm); down 1lb; a possible.

7/2

9/1

Form: -13326 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Veteran who retains plenty of vim and vigour; faded after helping force strong pace when sixth at Wolverhampton last time; has won here three times and his trainer took both divisions of this contest in 2024; not ruled out.
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6

(6)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:35 Epsom

Muscika

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David O’Meara

Veteran with 18 wins on his CV, including over C&D; last success was from the front at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in May but he's been well held in both runs since; bit to prove again but has possibilities if he can bounce back.

12/1

14/1

Form: 3/47-0 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has had several trainers over the years, winning handicaps over 7f for Ruth Carr and 6f for Julie Camacho; last of 12 on debut for Paul Midgley three weeks ago and may need another run or two before he's of interest.
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1

(7)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Milbanke

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Paul Midgley

Three-time winner but has beaten one rival in three starts this year and blinkers clearly need to do something.

20/1

1

(7)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Milbanke

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Paul Midgley

Three-time winner but has beaten one rival in three starts this year and blinkers clearly need to do something.

20/1

9th

1

(10)

27th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 5

16:30 Wetherby

Milbanke

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Yet to beat a rival in two runs for new stable this year; dropped 6lb but need to see more before getting involved.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £27.20
Straight Forecast £18.49
Tricast £54.27
Trifecta £84.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Musical Touch

POSTDATA:

Muscika

TOPSPEED:

Travis

The Times:

Ingleby Archie

Daily Mail:

Bay Breeze

RP RATINGS:

Musical Touch

Telegraph:

Musical Touch

The Guardian:

Musical Touch

D Express:

Musical Touch

Daily Mirror:

Musical Touch

The Star:

Musical Touch

Daily Record:

Musical Touch

The Sun:

Muscika