April 22 / 18.00 Thirsk

18.00

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 218y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 116-52 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won at Redcar (1m1f, good) last July and added three AW wins in the autumn; returned to form when runner-up at Southwell (1m, AW) last month behind one who has followed up and he's one to consider.
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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

19:42 Pontefract

Jez Bomb

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Often slowly away but not so when gaining a first success of 2026 in seven-runner handicap over C&D 18 days ago; up 3lb but still not out of things.

3/1

1st

7

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:00 Pontefract

Jez Bomb

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Sam England

Eight-time winner; has come up well short in big fields at York a couple of times of late; otherwise a consistent sort and has frame possibilities off current mark in this scenario.

13/2

9th

11

(10)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:18 York

Jez Bomb

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Won four races from 1m-1m2f last season, including two on fast ground; well beaten over 1m4f here in May, but bounced back with a sound fourth at Carlisle last time (1m, good to firm); on a fair mark now.

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 53970- CD

Last run: 115 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ran well when fourth of 16 over C&D (good to firm) last May and he's now 10lb lower; however, since then he's been disappointing more often than not and has been absent since December.
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1st

3

(8)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

20:52 Pontefract

Mount King

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

A dual C&D winner in 2025; yet to hit top form this season but took a step back in the right direction with fifth of nine over C&D ten days ago; blinkers replace usual cheekpieces here and not out of things.

7/1

5th

9

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:18 Pontefract

Mount King

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Three of his four wins have come over C&D and is 5lb lower than for the latest a year ago; well beaten in his last two visits, though, so has something to prove.

16/1

6th

4

(5)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:35 Pontefract

Mount King

9st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Three of his four wins have come over C&D (from 11 visits to Pontefract) and latest was off 3lb higher last July; he therefore cannot be comfortably dismissed despite being well held on all three starts (two here) this term.

12/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 2-7297

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Turf winner who scored at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last October and at Southwell (7f, AW) in December; however, he's been below par on Southwell AW the last twice and needs to bounce back now reverting to grass.
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7th

6

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:15 Doncaster

Wilde And Dandy

9st 4lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

Both turf wins have been over C&D on good to firm, the latest last August; close third to a subsequent winner at Yarmouth last time (7f, good to firm) and has a fair chance here.

5/1

3rd

2

(8)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Wilde And Dandy

9st 13lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Both wins on turf have been at Doncaster (7f) on good to firm; close third of 11 at Newcastle (7f, AW) in December but ran below his best when last seen 147 days ago; break may have done him some good.

14/1

9th

8

(9)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Wilde And Dandy

9st 5lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Scored at Doncaster (7f) in August and has returned from a ten-week break in good nick, not enjoying the rub of the green when sixth of nine over C&D 39 days ago; he can make his presence felt.

20/1

Form: 936-59 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
He hasn't been at his best this year, particularly on Lingfield AW last time, but he's now 4lb lower than when winning at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) last May and is not written off.
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3rd

5

(5)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

19:30 Beverley

Coolree

8st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Sam England

Ties in with some of today's rivals on recent C&D form but is still seeking a first success at this trip; has gained all Beverley wins over the extended 1m.

5/1

4th

7

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

Coolree

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

A four-time scorer over 8.5f here (including twice in May); recorded another very good effort with second of six to Tattie Bogle over C&D 11 days ago; very much one to consider nudged up 1lb.

5/1

2nd

5

(6)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

14:45 Beverley

Coolree

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Four of his five wins have been here over 8.5f (good to soft/good to firm), the most recent last month off 4lb lower, and he was runner-up to This Farh over C&D next time; well held at Chester (7.5f, soft) 11 days ago but it would be no surprise to see him bounce back returned to this track.

7/1

5th
9 (4)
Straya

16/1

Form: 5557-0

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has raced 14 times and is yet to finish in the first three; faded over 1m2f at Doncaster on last month's reappearance but she's on a fair mark on last October's 1m form and might not be far away now back down in trip.
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7th

3

(2)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Straya

9st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Katie Scott

Sole win from 22 starts came at Ayr (1m2f, soft) in July; below that level since; however, didn't get much luck in running over this C&D 13 days ago and holds place claims granted a clearer passage.

8/1

4th

1

(6)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Straya

9st 12lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Katie Scott

Off the mark at the 19th attempt at Ayr (1m2f, soft) last month and her next start at Hamilton (1m, good) can be forgiven (saw no daylight); had no obvious excuse back at Ayr (1m2f, good) last time, though, and others are more persuasive.

7/2

3

(10)

28th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Straya

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Katie Scott

Well-backed winner over C&D on July 6 (soft; subsequent winner Zebra Star a clear second) and a line can be put through her subsequent run at Hamilton (1m, good) as she was repeatedly short of room; in calculations.

4/1

13/2

Form: 42522- D

Last run: 164 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on final two starts last season (1m/7f, soft) but his last five wins have come on soft or heavy ground; quicker conditions are expected today and he has a poor reappearance record.
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10

(10)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Ayr

Temper Trap

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

A bit underwhelming at Hamilton a fortnight ago but went there in good form, having won at Musselburgh (1m, good) previously; has won over C&D on soft ground and can be a contender if leaving latest run behind.

11/2

6th

3

(6)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:15 Hamilton

Temper Trap

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

This is his time of year and, after a close second over C&D (good) last month, he went one better at Musselburgh (1m, good) last Tuesday; fully at home on slow ground and firmly in calculations under a 4lb penalty.

2/1

Form: 7130-2

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won at Musselburgh (7f, good) last August and he reappeared with a good second at Redcar (7f, good) a fortnight ago; untested at 1m but it's well worth a go in view of how he stayed on last time; respected.
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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

4/1

Form: 2878-1 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Reappeared with a win at Southwell (1m, AW) last month; this course winner scored three times on turf last May-July and holds solid claims.
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5th

12

(8)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

15:42 Beverley

Makalu

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four wins last year included one over C&D; made a winning return at Southwell (1m, AW) in March but well beaten back on turf twice since; not quite sure what to expect.

16/1

5th

12

(8)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

15:42 Beverley

Makalu

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four wins last year included one over C&D; made a winning return at Southwell (1m, AW) in March but well beaten back on turf twice since; not quite sure what to expect.

16/1

11th

14

(4)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:30 Thirsk

Makalu

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ruth Carr

Reappeared with a win at Southwell (1m, AW) in March but then ran badly behind Jez Bomb and three more of these over C&D 11 days ago.

11/1

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Payout
Exacta £23.30
Straight Forecast £21.34
Tricast £314.70
Trifecta £349.80

Selections

The Times:

Highland Olly

SPOTLIGHT:

Jez Bomb

RP RATINGS:

Mount King

NEWMARKET:

Coolree

The Star:

Makalu

Telegraph:

Highland Olly

The Guardian:

Highland Olly

Daily Mirror:

Highland Olly

Daily Record:

Highland Olly

POSTDATA:

Jez Bomb

Daily Mail:

Jez Bomb

The Sun:

Jez Bomb

D Express:

Mount King