April 22 / 19.00 Thirsk

19.00

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 4f 8y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £30.90
  • Place: £6.30

Form: 2781-6

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Both wins on AW, including when well on top at Newcastle (1m2f) in September with first-time blinkers, which have been kept since; a novice second on good ground last May gives some hope for this return to turf and a respectable AW reappearance three weeks ago suggests he's worth this first crack at 1m4f; needs a second look.
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1

(1)

9th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

18:20 Pontefract

Perfectly Timed

9st 11lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Proved suited by the step up to 1m4f at Thirsk (good to firm) seven weeks ago, taking record since wearing blinkers to 2-3 and overall score to 3-8; may improve further; warrants respect.

3/1

1st

1

(10)

22nd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

19:00 Thirsk

Perfectly Timed

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

prominent, led over 2f out, faced challenge from 1f out, kept on well

8/1

1st

1

(10)

22nd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

19:00 Thirsk

Perfectly Timed

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

prominent, led over 2f out, faced challenge from 1f out, kept on well

8/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 42354- C

Last run: 168 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
His 2023 and 2024 campaigns contained just one win (1m6f here last June) but he was pretty consistent off higher marks last term and has a form chance if he's on song for this reappearance, which he wasn't last year.
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1st

4

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:48 Beverley

Kitsune Power

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Hasn't won for more than two years, but sound effort when length second over C&D in May (good to firm); each-way chance.

8/1

10th

2

(1)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Kitsune Power

11st 1lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

No win since June 2024 off 15lb higher and he's never made much of an impact in his five AW races; he's still shown more than enough on turf this season to be considered, however.

11/2

10/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 01400-

Last run: 152 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
His largely consistent 2024 campaign had three wins, including two on good to firm at Beverley (1m2f) in the summer; the most recent was at Kempton (1m3f) in September; well held on last two outings but he stays 1m4f and has a shout if returning refreshed.
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5th

5

(4)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 4

17:05 Carlisle

Ludos Landing

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Seven-time winner whose three appearances here have yielded two wins (7f and 1m) back in 2022/2023; also finished runner-up in this race (good to firm) in 2024 and he was back on track when fairly close third of four at Hamilton (1m5f, good to firm) four weeks ago; winner and second have won subsequently and he warrants consideration.

16/1

3rd

2

(2)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

15:35 Hamilton

Ludos Landing

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Dipped into Class 5 company at Newcastle in March and won comfortably (extended 1m4f); two disappointing runs have followed and he now has a point to prove; has run well in two course visits, at least.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 92-148 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
His two wins were in January 2024 and January 2025, the latter when awarded a 1m4f AW handicap after interference; below-form second favourite over that same C&D on latest outing when trying a Class 2, but he's back down in class for this; it's his only run on turf (last of nine in a good-ground handicap) which is the main worry.
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4th

2

(5)

22nd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

19:00 Thirsk

Path To Dubai

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

towards rear, some headway then switched right 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong

6/1

4th

2

(5)

22nd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

19:00 Thirsk

Path To Dubai

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

towards rear

6/1

8th

9

(5)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 2

15:50 Southwell (AW)

Path To Dubai

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Low-mileage 4yo; just edged out by Plage De Havre on his C&D reappearance but promoted to first after suffering interference; that rival bolted up at Newcastle next time so a short-priced defeat for this one at Wolverhampton (1m6f) 11 days ago probably shouldn't be taken to suggest that the handicapper has got him.

5/1

5th
8 (7)
Titainium

5/1

Form: 1428-2 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Progressed well in handicaps last term when he did not have soft ground and he reappeared with a creditable front-running second at Redcar (1m2f, good) 15 days ago; another bold show looks on its way but, although he stuck on well last time, pedigree says he's not a certainty to get 1m4f.
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6

(3)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

15:33 Redcar

Titainium

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Ended 2025 out of sorts after 1m2f Wetherby success last June; off 11 months before coming in a well-held eighth of 11 in 1m1f Carlisle handicap on his return last month; this course scorer needs to take a major step forward.

12/1

8th

8

(12)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:53 Carlisle

Titainium

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Absent since a dismal effort on soft ground last July and again has a doubt over the forecast surface; has gained both turf wins on good to firm.

20/1

1

(8)

21st Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

20:50 Beverley

Titainium

10st 2lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Got back on the scoresheet when making virtually all for a narrow success at Wetherby (1m2f) last month; finished a tailed-off last of five at Nottingham seven days later but that may have come soon and it was an experiment at 1m6f; now drops back in trip and has claims if he can bounce back.

8/1

12/1

Form: 0558-6

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
2021 Listed winner, form which is long gone but he continues down the weights and his never-nearer sixth of nine to an impressive winner over C&D ten days ago suggested that all hope is not lost.
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4

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

13:42 Cartmel

Masekela

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Formerly smart on the Flat (fourth in 2022 Derby) but was knocking about in low-grade handicaps last year; well beaten on stable/hurdle debut in May but shaped with much more promise when third over C&D (albeit well held in the end) later that month, and might collect another minor prize today.

10/1

3rd

3

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

18:08 Cartmel

Masekela

11st 4lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Low-grade Flat performer who joined this yard for £5,000; 25-1 and tailed off in a good-ground maiden at Hexham.

14/1

6th

2

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:45 Hexham

Masekela

11st 4lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

On a long losing run on the Flat but he ran creditably when last seen, finishing second at Redcar (1m2f, good; final outing for Tim Easterby) in October; changed hands for £5,000 soon after; going hurdling rather late but not without hope.

10/1

Form: 1321-0 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Landed a £100,000 bonus for winning three Sunday Series races (1m3f, 1m6f and 2m1f) last term; 3-6 once handicapping in that campaign and second favourite at Musselburgh nine days ago, despite the drop back to 1m4f, but he had no chance after virtually refusing to leave the stalls; even if on his best behaviour, 1m4f is a nagging worry.
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6th

10

(12)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

14:53 Ayr

Letsbefrank

8st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

He's reappeared in rude health this year with wins under Lauren Young at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) and Hamilton (1m3f, good) before good third at Thirsk (1m4f, good) last time; he'll be fine at this longer trip, and also if slow ground prevails; could be bang there.

8/1

3rd

6

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Letsbefrank

9st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

He's reappeared in rude health this year with wins under Lauren Young at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) and Hamilton (1m3f, good); beat bang-in-form stablemate last time and a 5lb higher mark might not stop this course winner.

5/2

1st

4

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:45 Hamilton

Letsbefrank

9st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Three wins (C&D, 1m6f and 2m1f) in summer 2024 and, from a reduced mark, back on the scoresheet at Musselburgh (1m4f) three weeks ago when arriving very late on the scene at 20-1 under Lauren Young to deny Fast Fred; back up 4lb but could take another step back up the ladder.

7/2

33/1

Form: 321-8

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Form figures of 321 in France for Andre Fabre, the success at Dieppe last July when upped to 1m7f; sold for 22,000gns and had wind surgery, but dropping out so badly in handicap at Southwell (2m, AW; 11-1) in March makes him hard to fancy, notwithstanding today's trip; cheekpieces are called on.
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3rd

2

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 109y

Class 5

21:00 Doncaster

Pergamon

10st 1lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

Big improver over hurdles and he made it 5-8 in that sphere when completing a hat-trick at Perth (2m, good) two weeks ago; looks interesting off dangerous mark on the Flat and he won over 1m7f in France as a 3yo.

15/8

1st

1

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:48 Perth

Pergamon

12st 0lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Solid hurdles strike-rate (4-7); seeks a hat-trick following wins at Huntingdon and Ludlow (both 2m, good; combined rise of 11lb); wouldn't want too much rain - good to soft would be fine - but otherwise holds a clear chance.

5/4

Form: 15137- C

Last run: 199 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Five wins last April-August, all 1m6f and the last in first-time visor, which was kept for two modest runs in the mud last autumn but is absent today; competitive mark if ready to roll on this first run for 199 days.
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7

(10)

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:30 York

The Crafty Mole

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Won at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) in August and at Ripon (2m, good) last month, appearing to idle in front on the second occasion having travelled extremely well; stayed on for fourth at Redcar (1m6f, good to soft) subsequently and the return to 2m could be a strong positive; major player.

9/1

4th

1

(2)

4th Oct 2025

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 4

17:05 Redcar

The Crafty Mole

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Won in Class 6 on soft and good to soft last year but withdrawn from good to soft on Thursday; first six wins were 1m6f, including at Newmarket this August, and he travelled much the best at Ripon (2m) one week ago before scraping home in front; up 3lb but return to 1m6f is clearly no disincentive and two of his wins last year were separated by only five days; player.

5/2

Form: 03166- D

Last run: 283 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
1m4f winner off 1lb lower at Chester (good to soft) last May on first run for James Owen; he's had an uneven time of it since but scored last month for the second time over hurdles and firmer ground today should be okay; has to be in serious calculations.
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4th

3

27th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

17:45 Market Rasen

Cavern Club

11st 9lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: James Owen

Posted career-best performance when leading close home in valuable Summer Hurdle over C&D (good) in July; 6lb higher today but confirmed his wellbeing with a good Flat run last month; probably won't be far away.

7/2

3rd

3

(6)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:35 Chester

Cavern Club

10st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Owen

Never better on Flat than when winning over C&D (soft) in June, coming from the rear with the first two finishing 6l clear; 4lb higher today but that was followed by a hurdling career best, when winning a good prize on good ground six weeks ago, so he's on a roll.

5/2

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Payout
Exacta £133.80
Straight Forecast £151.13
Tricast £1494.30
Trifecta £3574.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Masekela

Telegraph:

Letsbefrank

NEWMARKET:

Path To Dubai

The Guardian:

Cavern Club

Daily Record:

Titainium

SPOTLIGHT:

Perfectly Timed

TOPSPEED:

Ludo's Landing

Daily Mirror:

Path To Dubai

Daily Mail:

Letsbefrank

The Star:

Letsbefrank

D Express:

Cavern Club

POSTDATA:

Masekela

The Times:

Masekela

The Sun:

Masekela