April 22 / 20.00 Thirsk

20.00

Good To Firm

Next Meeting Saturday 3rd May Book Now Handicap

  • Prize money: £3240
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1st
12 (11)
Dumfries

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.40
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 338-86

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Appeared to have halted the slide when twice finishing third last autumn off higher marks than today's; however, he's failed to threaten on his two runs this spring and is back to having something to prove.
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6th

12

(9)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Dumfries

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Successful three times on turf (off lower marks) during a largely consistent 2025 campaign; recent efforts respectable and he was a course scorer for his previous yard.

10/1

4

(5)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Dumfries

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Successful three times (off lower marks) during a largely consistent 2025 campaign; creditable fourth in last two outings and again has frame possibilities.

9/2

4th

12

(7)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Dumfries

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Has earned his keep in low-level handicaps this season, winning over C&D and twice over 7.4f at Beverley (all on good to firm); also suited by soft ground but might find this race too competitive.

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 27-717 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; disappointing at Newcastle (7f, AW) last month but won at Southwell (7f, AW) in February and he scored on turf at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last August; no surprise if he bounces back with a bold bid.
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3rd

7

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Lumenbourg

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Generally very consistent over 7f last season but disappointed over that trip on recent seasonal debut and may find 6f here a bit sharp.

10/1

10th

8

(1)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:02 Doncaster

Lumenbourg

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Scored over C&D last July and in good form after until finishing only eighth in 7f Redcar handicap on his final run; this reliable sort can't be discounted despite a six-month absence.

10/1

1

(9)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Lumenbourg

10st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Beaten favourite in similar event over C&D last time and is still on career-high mark but remains in a very consistent vein of form that now reads 23313323 since April; solid.

7/2

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 4312-1 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Progressive form over 7f at the end of last season and continued the good work with big-field win here (6f, good) on recent reappearance; he could take a modest 3lb raise in his stride now back up in trip.
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2nd

8

(5)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Emerald Army

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Still 5lb below his last winning mark and was having only his third start for the yard when beaten a neck by a much better-fancied stablemate at Catterick (7f, good) eight days ago; already due a 2lb rise for that and no surprise if he steps up again; major player.

7/2

2nd

7

(11)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Emerald Army

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Ruth Carr

Won over C&D (for Declan Carroll) last July and he competes here from a 5lb lower mark; lacked the pace to challenge on first two starts for Ruth Carr (who also saddles Filey Beach) so stepping back up to 7f rates as a positive move; wide draw, yet still merits respect.

11/2

4th

4

(7)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:50 Redcar

Emerald Army

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Mixed bag for his former stable but he looked a cut above this level on occasions; joint-favourite for his stable/seasonal debut at Thirsk 19 days ago and ran on for a never-dangerous fifth; he will need to build on that effort to win here but that is not out of the question.

5/1

Form: 174452

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Faded over 7f two starts ago so there's a doubt about tonight's trip, but he won twice at Newcastle (6f, AW) in the winter and kept on for a good second here (6f, good) ten days ago; he's a contender if seeing it out.
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7th

4

(2)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:12 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Consistent on turf (without winning) last summer; creditable efforts (fourth to Supreme King and Howzak respectively) over 6f here through the early weeks of 2026; worth another go over 7f, even if it isn't obvious that he's crying out for this longer trip.

11/1

6th

8

(5)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Three-time C&D winner; returned from break with low-key run in December but kept on for fourth over C&D on both subsequent appearances, and can pose a threat from off the pace if this race is run to suit.

8/1

4th

1

(4)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Phillip Makin

Three of his five wins have come over C&D and the latest (last January) was off this mark; creditable fourth against stronger opposition over C&D 19 days ago; solid claims.

4/1

16/1

Form: 48-278

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
19-race maiden who isn't straightforward and comes with risk attached having blown the start at Musselburgh (7f, good) three weeks ago; however, in the circumstances he did pretty well to be beaten about only 6l in eighth of ten and he might not be far away if breaking on terms.
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7th

1

(7)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Falcon Nine

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Won twice in the space of five days last August, the second win coming over C&D off today's mark; ran some fair races on AW over the winter; place claims back from four months off.

8/1

7th

6

(5)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

14:13 Newcastle (AW)

Falcon Nine

9st 5lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Won twice in five days on turf last August (both 1m1f, good) and although he is 0-13 on AW, he's fully effective at this track; each-way claims.

12/1

4

(3)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Falcon Nine

9st 11lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Winless in his first 25 starts, but in good form since the blinkers went on in June (4321133); both wins came over 1m1f on turf in August, but he finished well for a creditable third over C&D last time; interesting contender on this drop back in grade.

11/2

Form: 7518-5 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Three wins last year (1m/7f, good/good to firm) and she reappeared with an encouraging fifth at Musselburgh (7f, good) three weeks ago; ran well last June on her sole visit here and she could have a part to play.
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10th

9

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Without Delay

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Most effective at sharp tracks; justified favouritism when fending off Ideal Guest over C&D (good to firm) last July and now 5lb lower; step back in the right direction when third to Filey Beach over C&D (14-1, beaten over 2l) ten days ago; interesting to see if she can back that up.

15/2

3rd

13

(2)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Without Delay

8st 12lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Tracy Waggott

Two-time C&D winner, the latest last July when 5lb higher; however, she has to better what she's achieved on her two runs this year.

20/1

5th

7

(9)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Without Delay

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tracy Waggott

Favourably handicapped on last summer's form but hard to draw any positives from last week's Redcar reappearance after wind surgery.

16/1

7/1

Form: 462662 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Went close off this mark at Newcastle (1m, AW) recently on second stable start and he should be fine now back at 7f; major player if backing up his latest performance but he ran below par last May/June on his last two grass starts so the switch of the surface is a big question mark.
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4th

6

(8)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Odd Socks Havana

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Six of his seven wins have been on AW and yet to win beyond 8.5f; second of 11 at Pontefract (1m, good) ten days ago where he stayed on to suggest this longer trip should suit.

11/2

4th

6

(8)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Odd Socks Havana

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader from over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

11/2

2nd

3

(7)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Pontefract

Odd Socks Havana

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Seb Spencer

Probably better on the AW but won on turf for David O'Meara in July 2021 (6f, good); good second over 1m at Newcastle two runs back and not beaten far when seventh of 13 at Thirsk last week (7f, good to firm).

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6960-2

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-9 and unable to threaten in the main since debut win in June 2023; however, off this reduced mark she dead-heated with Dandy Lichious for second of 14 on recent reappearance at Catterick (7f, good; albeit no match for winner) and she's on the shortlist.
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4

(3)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Ribble Radiant

9st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

0-10 since debut win over 7.4f in June 2023; only eighth of 13 here (7f) last month and now runs in a sprint for the first time; David Allan jumps ship; others preferred.

16/1

4

(3)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Ribble Radiant

9st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

0-10 since debut win over 7.4f in June 2023; only eighth of 13 here (7f) last month and now runs in a sprint for the first time; David Allan jumps ship; others preferred.

16/1

8th

1

(13)

22nd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Thirsk

Ribble Radiant

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

0-9 and unable to threaten in the main since debut win in June 2023; however, off this reduced mark she dead-heated with Dandy Lichious for second of 14 on recent reappearance at Catterick (7f, good; albeit no match for winner) and she's on the shortlist.

7/1

33/1

Form: 76070- D

Last run: 276 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Very well handicapped on 2023 form but unable to get competitive during a truncated campaign last year; may be best watched back from an absence.
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15

(1)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:48 Thirsk

Juryman

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Respectable effort when beaten 1l over C&D in May but his overall profile is patchy and today's cheekpieces didn't seem to work when used for the first time 34 days ago.

25/1

10

(15)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Juryman

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

Ran well at Thirsk 12 days ago, finishing close up in fourth (6f, good to firm; Hurstwood second); new cheekpieces can help and he's one to consider, especially with rain in his favour.

8/1

10

(15)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Juryman

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

Ran well at Thirsk 12 days ago, finishing close up in fourth (6f, good to firm; Hurstwood second); new cheekpieces can help and he's one to consider, especially with rain in his favour.

8/1

20/1

Form: 90-887 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
He's tumbled down the weights but has finished no better than seventh across his seven starts in the last 12 months; the reapplied tongue-tie and first-time visor (replacing cheekpieces) need to have a dramatic effect.
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5

(9)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Kalganov

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Dods

Losing run up to 18 and entitled to have run better than he did at Ayr last time (7f; handles soft); had been running quite well, though, and cheekpieces now replace a visor.

6/1

4

(6)

6th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Kalganov

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Losing run is mounting up; however, has proved consistent in the last two months and latest effort can be marked up (met traffic issues); defied a much higher mark over C&D in 2023 and enters the reckoning.

5/1

Form: 433702 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Just one win from his 23 starts and beaten about 5l by the winner when second of 14 at 40-1 at Catterick (7f, good; dead-heated with Ribble Radiant) a fortnight ago, but has each-way claims once more.
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1

(7)

11th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Ayr

Dandy Lichious

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Just one win from 30 starts but he's struggled here (7f handicap) and at Newcastle (1m classified) in last two runs; passed over.

16/1

7th

2

(3)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:53 Newcastle (AW)

Dandy Lichious

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Just one win from his 29 starts but close fourth in handicap at Ayr (7f, good) two starts ago and slow ground may not have suited there subsequently; has run well here in the past and could be involved.

11/2

9th

12

(3)

21st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Dandy Lichious

9st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tristan Davidson

Only 1-28 but it was his second run after wind surgery when close up in Spun To Gold's race here last week; soft ground would not be ideal should it get wet.

14/1

25/1

Form: 1327-0 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row at Catterick (7f, good/soft) last season; ran well on last visit here and he may have needed his reappearance run at Catterick a fortnight ago, but this 11yo was beaten a long way and needs to be an entirely different proposition this evening.
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11

(8)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Desert Dream

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Veteran who is 3-15 over C&D on ground ranging from good to soft; hard to predict these days, but capable of running well off if putting his mind to it.

12/1

11

(8)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Desert Dream

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Veteran who is 3-15 over C&D on ground ranging from good to soft; hard to predict these days, but capable of running well off if putting his mind to it.

12/1

7th

11

(1)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

Desert Dream

8st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Seb Spencer

Went close last time at Catterick (7f, good) but following one good run with another can be challenging these days; has form on soft ground but 7f is his trip.

10/1

Form: 9807-6

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
His mark continues to fall and he could improve for his reappearance outing at Southwell three weeks ago, but he's dropped down the weights for good reason and is 0-16 since his debut win in August 2022; unproven at 7f.
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9

(6)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Heroism

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

0-17 since debut win in August 2022; seems out of form (has beaten just one rival on last two starts) and difficult to recommend.

20/1

9

(6)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Heroism

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

0-17 since debut win in August 2022; seems out of form (has beaten just one rival on last two starts) and difficult to recommend.

20/1

13th

9

(9)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Leicester

Heroism

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: David & Nicola Barron

Has dropped down the weights and is 0-17 since his debut win in August 2022; last of 13 at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) 18 days ago; hard to recommend.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £78.40
Straight Forecast £74.52
Tricast £178.78
Trifecta £384.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Emerald Army

The Star:

Dumfries

D Express:

Without Delay

RP RATINGS:

Emerald Army

POSTDATA:

Emerald Army

THE NORTH:

Emerald Army

The Times:

Emerald Army

Telegraph:

Emerald Army

The Guardian:

Emerald Army

Daily Mail:

Emerald Army

Daily Mirror:

Emerald Army

The Sun:

Emerald Army

Daily Record:

Emerald Army