April 22 / 19.30 Thirsk

19.30

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £9421.2
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 60150- D

Last run: 214 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Showed good pace when close fifth of 20 in sales race at York (6f, good to firm) last August and didn't run badly in 5f Listed race at Ayr next time; returns having been gelded and he could go well on handicap debut.
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18th

8

(18)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Against The Wind

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Had some strong form as a 3yo, including at York, and he returned to action in March with a good third at Southwell (5f, AW); two heavy defeats have followed (had a wind op after the first) and he arrives with a point to prove.

40/1

21th

4

(1)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Against The Wind

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Third of 22 in 3yo handicap over C&D (good to firm) at this meeting 12 months ago and progressive on AW since; soft ground may not have suited at Musselburgh last time and he's had wind surgery since; however, a career best is needed today and he has to prove he's just as good on turf as AW.

16/1

11th

2

(1)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Against The Wind

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Steadily progressive and posted another personal best when third at Southwell (5f, AW) on reappearance; his turf form is at a lower level but he still won at Thirsk last spring and finished third in a big field at York's Dante meeting (both 5f, good to firm); race-fit and should be in the thick of things again if a low draw doesn't count against him.

5/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 12134- D

Last run: 164 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Did well after moving into nurseries in second half of last year, winning twice (5f, good); a contender if fully tuned up on reappearance.
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12th

5

(9)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:28 Windsor

Nad Alshiba Green

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Clive Cox

A fairly useful 5f scorer for Michael Appleby; shaped well for her new yard when placed in 5f handicaps at Wolverhampton and Nottingham in the spring but beat only one over C&D in May; freshened up since and no surprise to see her play a prominent role.

14/1

6th

4

(4)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

15:53 Windsor

Nad Alshiba Green

8st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Campaigned mostly over 5f; successful three times for previous yard and beaten only half a length in both starts for new stable, while leaving the impression this return to 6f is perhaps worth exploring; in-form filly who warrants respect.

2/1

3rd

4

(9)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

Nad Alshiba Green

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Three turf wins, including over C&D, for previous yard; close second to Layla Liz when favourite at Wolverhampton (5f) on AW/stable/seasonal debut, doing well having come from a difficult position; could well reverse the placings and go one better.

9/4

10/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 4414-

Last run: 155 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Built upon previous turf promise to win Chelmsford novice (6f, AW) last October and again ran well when fourth in Wolverhampton novice (6f, AW) in November; he's shaped as though he could be suited by the drop to 5f and is one to consider on his handicap and seasonal debut.
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1st

5

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Goodwood

Naanas Sparkle

9st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Lemos De Souza

Has had some good results for this yard in 2026, winning two of his first three starts and going agonisingly close over 5f (good; has won on good to soft) at the top meeting here in July when checked in his run; not so strong at the finish over slightly further at York since but a major player back over C&D.

5/1

11th

12

(12)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Naanas Sparkle

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Lemos De Souza

On the up for new trainer this year, winning 5f handicaps at Yarmouth and Southwell before a fine second at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) three weeks ago, hitting the front 110 yards from home but picked off late on by a thriving opponent; 3lb rise asks a stiffer question.

10/1

2nd

10

(6)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Naanas Sparkle

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Lemos De Souza

Last season went well and so too this current campaign for new trainer with 5f wins on good to soft (handles faster) and Tapeta; may not have reached his ceiling just yet and has been third and first in his two runs here.

12/1

Form: 50940- D

Last run: 193 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Below par on final four runs last August-October but a break may have helped and he reappears with his yard going well; creditable fifth in the Super Sprint last July and he's of interest on that form; chance.
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9

(3)

30th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Do It Now

9st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Sole win when making all in a 5f Ripon maiden as 2yo; has never yet looked well treated in handicaps and he found 6f beyond him the only time he attempted this trip.

20/1

2

(10)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 York

Do It Now

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

5f maiden winner at Ripon last May; started out in handicaps off a tough mark and he was well beaten at the Dante meeting four weeks ago; down in class and tried in blinkers; others appeal more.

20/1

15

(17)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:15 York

Do It Now

9st 1lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Won at Ripon (5f, good) one year ago and ran well when a close fifth in the Super Sprint on his next start; progress has stalled since and he was 3l behind Against The Wind at Thirsk on his reappearance.

25/1

Form: 13066- D

Last run: 208 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden at Windsor (5f, good to firm) last July for Stuart Williams and handed tough tasks in 7f Group 3s on final two 2yo runs; sold for 40,000gns last October; the drop back in trip could be a plus on his stable and seasonal debut and he's one to watch in the betting.
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16

(8)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:50 York

Balzarini

9st 1lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: John Butler

Hasn't looked well handicapped for his new stable but his mark is easing and conditions shouldn't faze him; this looks a tough race in which to try to rediscover his best though.

33/1

6

(3)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

20:00 Windsor

Balzarini

9st 3lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: John Butler

Ran in a couple of Group 3s for Stuart Williams late last summer before changing hands for 40,000gns; returned to handicaps for new yard this spring but he's been well held in his three runs and overall record now stands at 1-10; opposable.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 10013- D BF

Last run: 193 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won on nursery debut at Chester (5f, soft) last September and good third at York (5f, soft) next time; likely to be on different ground for this reappearance but can be in the mix if resuming where he left off.
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9th

12

(11)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Thirsk

Fuji Mountain

9st 3lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Without a victory since 2024 and he arrives well below par; reared and unseated rider at the start in 6f Wolverhampton handicap 15 days ago.

20/1

5

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fuji Mountain

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Decent 2yo who proved hard to place last year and has again lacked consistency this spring; the blinkers come off as he makes his AW debut off a career-low mark and it's hard to know what to expect in truth.

14/1

7th

6

(4)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Fuji Mountain

9st 4lb

J: Harry Smith

T: Declan Carroll

Won twice at Chester as a 2yo; just missed out over C&D last month (blinkers first time) when finding only Betweenthesticks too strong; ran okay at Beverley next time and he was drawn wide when disappointing back there ten days ago; stable also run Changeofmind.

10/1

Form: 13298- D

Last run: 199 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Progressive last year across her first five starts, going close in a nursery at Beverley (5f, good to firm) in August; respectable Listed efforts the next twice; could be involved back in a handicap on reappearance.
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5th

10

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:13 Ripon

Educating Rita

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

On a lengthy losing sequence but she has made a good start for her new yard, third in 6f York handicap before racing on unfavoured side when midfield over C&D 17 days ago; can go well off a 2lb lower mark.

25/1

12th

19

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Educating Rita

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Low-key stable debut at York last month but she fared much better when third of 21 back there 13 days later; runs off the same mark today and she's not out of it.

10/1

3rd

18

(6)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Educating Rita

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Won two 6f events (good/good to soft) for Michael Dods as a 2yo; drew a blank in 2025; 50-1 when down the field behind Magic Boy on her seasonal/stable debut 13 days ago.

33/1

8th
10 (7)
Farandaway

9/1

Form: 22227-

Last run: 123 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on first four starts (AW/slow turf; including handicap debut) before lesser run in Southwell novice in December when last seen; returns on a competitive mark and with his yard among the winners; not discounted.
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1st

5

(9)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:13 Ripon

Farandaway

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Doubled his tally at Thirsk (7f) in July and twice a runner-up since, latest in eight-runner handicap at Redcar (6f) ten days ago; this consistent type is a likely player once more off the same mark.

9/2

2nd

1

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:30 Redcar

Farandaway

9st 13lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

A two-time 6f/7f scorer this season; posted another solid effort with sixth of 11 in 7f Haydock handicap 15 days ago; this consistent sort must enter calculations.

5/1

6th

2

(4)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

20:38 Haydock

Farandaway

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

It took him a long time to win but he landed a maiden at Newcastle (6f, AW) in March and was back on the scoresheet at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) last month; good second at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) since; solid claims.

13/2

Form: 461-35 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won C&D novice (good to firm) last August for Stuart Williams; fair efforts at Wolverhampton (5f/6f, AW) this year on first two stable and handicap starts; she needs something extra today but the drop back in trip could be a plus (pulled hard last time) and she's not ruled out.
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2

(4)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

17:40 Windsor

Neytiri Te Tskaha

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Stuart Williams

Won a Thirsk fillies' novice (5f, good to firm) for Karl Burke last summer but she's not gone on from that in four runs for new yard this year; had hopeless task in Listed race on AW last time but she still looks on a high enough mark for handicaps and others are preferred.

20/1

2

(4)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

17:40 Windsor

Neytiri Te Tskaha

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Stuart Williams

Won a Thirsk fillies' novice (5f, good to firm) for Karl Burke last summer but she's not gone on from that in four runs for new yard this year; had hopeless task in Listed race on AW last time but she still looks on a high enough mark for handicaps and others are preferred.

20/1

11th

7

(8)

1st May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Neytiri Te Tskaha

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Stuart Williams

pressed leader and hung right, weakened from over 1f out

100/1

Form: 3-4316 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Easily made all in a first-time visor on handicap debut at Chelmsford (5f, AW) last month; failed to back that up when 10lb higher at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) last time but he now goes in blinkers and it will be no surprise if he bounces back with a bold show on his first turf start.
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5th

2

(10)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Desert Champion

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

On a losing run but he shaped better than his placing suggests in 5f handicaps at Redcar and Lingfield on his first two runs this term; went without headgear when only sixth of eight in 5f Newcastle handicap last time but no surprise to see him play a prominent role here in refitted blinkers.

7/2

6th

2

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Champion

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Only win was a 5f handicap at Chelmsford in March 2025 when visored for the first time; would have a chance on his C&D second off 8lb higher last November, but below-par recently; no visor this time.

6/1

8th

8

(2)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield

Desert Champion

8st 8lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Paul Midgley

Had a BHA mark 26lb higher than today when starting out for this yard last summer but he's struggled to make much of an impact; did finish second at Newcastle in November (well backed) but that form hasn't worked out at all; recent Redcar reappearance is easy to excuse (went off hard and raced in a group of two, finishing sixth and seventh, on the far side); stable looks to hold stronger claims with Birkenhead.

16/1

Non-runners

Convo

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £21.90
Straight Forecast £19.60
Tricast £95.63
Trifecta £127.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Nad Alshiba Green

POSTDATA:

Neytiri Te Tskaha

The Guardian:

Fuji Mountain

SPOTLIGHT:

Do It Now

NEWMARKET:

Convo

The Times:

Against The Wind

Daily Record:

Fuji Mountain

Telegraph:

Nad Alshiba Green

Daily Mirror:

Nad Alshiba Green

D Express:

Neytiri Te Tskaha

The Star:

Neytiri Te Tskaha

TOPSPEED:

Do It Now

Daily Mail:

Convo

The Sun:

Against The Wind