May 03 / 17.30 Thirsk

17.30

Good

Ladbrokes ‘Play 1-2-Free On Football’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 218y
  • Class 5
  • 15 runners
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Ladbrokes ‘Play 1-2-Free On Football’ Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £20.60
  • Place: £5.60

Form: 474456 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Exposed veteran; repeatedly denied a clear run at Pontefract two outings ago but no obvious excuses at Lingfield last time; others appeal more.
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5th

1

(6)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:22 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

In good form this spring, winning at Thirsk (1m, good) and over C&D (good to firm) last month; front pair were 6l clear that day and if he can maintain that level of form he'd still look well treated despite a 5lb rise.

3/1

1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data.

5/1

1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data.

5/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 3970-2 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has run two of his best races here, chasing home Jez Bomb over C&D last month when the winner had the benefit of a previous run; 7lb lower than last winning mark; solid contender.
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6th

10

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Mount King

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Last four wins over 1m at Pontefract but he has placed on all three course visits and he arrives on the back of a respectable fourth at Redcar (1m, good) last weekend; has won on good to soft; enters calculations.

10/1

4th

9

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

17:25 Redcar

Mount King

9st 1lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time winner at Pontefract where he was competitive last month; for whatever reason he never gave his running last week at Thirsk.

12/1

9th

12

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Mount King

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time winner at Pontefract where he's been bang there in his last two races; his only other win was over this C&D so looks a player.

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: -67881 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Back to form from out of the blue to score over C&D (good to firm; 28-1) 11 days ago, always in the firing line; hasn't had many goes on turf and should be competitive again from just 3lb higher.
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5th

5

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:40 Epsom

Super Hit

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: James Owen

Won twice in July, including here (1m2f, good), and his last two runs have seen him hamstrung by pulling far too hard; drops in trip on what will likely be the slowest ground he has encountered; risky.

6/1

7th

2

(7)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Super Hit

10st 13lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: James Owen

Won twice over 1m2f last month (good and good to firm); pulled his chance away when third to Mariner at Doncaster 16 days ago; stamina for 1m4f has to be taken on trust but Henry Callan is 5-7 for James Owen and he should give it another good go.

9/2

3rd

1

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 6

15:40 Doncaster

Super Hit

9st 11lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

All the better for a hood returning, winning two of his last three races; overcame some traffic issues to prevail narrowly at Windsor 12 days ago (1m2f, good to firm); 3lb higher.

8/11

Form: 84786- CD

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
8yo who goes well here, although he hasn't won since August 2022; lower in the weights than he's been for some time but still probably best watched on reappearance.
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6th

1

(6)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Carnival Zain

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Has done his winning at 7f-1m but recent form features two encouraging efforts over 1m2f (turf/AW); long losing spell remains a cause for concern, however.

6/1

4th

2

(4)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Carnival Zain

9st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Six-time winner but his last success was in August 2022; on much reduced mark and was creditable third at Beverley (1m2f; tongue-tie added) in July but he was beaten 13l at Ripon last time and that took his losing run to 20; down the list.

12/1

4

(6)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:33 Ripon

Carnival Zain

10st 13lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

Much lower in the weights than for the latest of five wins in 2022 and ran well when third of 14 behind a couple of dead-heaters (including Star Start) at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last time; each-way claims again despite a losing run of 19.

7/1

20/1

Form: 2522-6 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Only sixth to Jez Bomb over C&D 11 days ago but he has a poor reappearance record and can be expected to improve for that run; 13 of his 14 wins have come on good ground or softer, though, so he'd benefit from rain.
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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

5/1

Form: 16-521 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Took nine goes to get off the mark but has been a winning machine since, notching victory number five over C&D 11 days ago with four of today's rivals behind him; thriving and just 4lb higher today.
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5th

5

(1)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 3

13:40 Beverley

Jez Bomb

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Sam England

Multiple winner but a 7lb rise for winning so well at Pontefract triggered a career-high mark off which he disappointed back there two weeks ago; handles good to soft but slower ground asks questions of him.

14/1

7th

3

(3)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

17:15 Pontefract

Jez Bomb

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Won here (1m, good) in June on first course visit; no match for the winner when second here (1m, good to firm) next time but he returned to winning ways in commanding fashion over today's C&D (good to firm) three weeks ago; a 7lb rise takes him to a career-high mark but he has to be respected.

9/2

1st

4

(2)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

16:30 Pontefract

Jez Bomb

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Sam England

Back down to 1m when first and second in his last two outings, on his only appearances at this track; an in-form candidate who has plenty of earlier form at 1m2f, including an AW win; respected.

5/4

Form: -72973

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Closely matched with Jez Bomb on their C&D running 11 days ago; kept on well for third that day and should be involved again off same mark.
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2nd

2

(10)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:25 Doncaster

Wilde And Dandy

9st 10lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

2-5 over C&D; scrambled home to justify favouritism from Operation Gimcrack (runs in first division) in this last year; placed numerous times since, including at Yarmouth (7f; 10-1) on penultimate start; slow start scuppered chance latest.

5/1

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

OUR TIP

15/2

Form: 23412- D BF

Last run: 184 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Improved for the step up to 1m last autumn, winning and runner-up at Southwell; handles quick ground on turf and has real possibilities if ready to do himself justice after six months off.
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8th

8

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Newmarket (July)

Triggerman

8st 9lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: Patrick Morris

Sole win was on AW in 2024; well handicapped on his old form but he's been tailed off in two runs for new yard this summer and can only be watched; reapplied visor replaces cheekpieces.

40/1

13th

11

(8)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Triggerman

9st 6lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Patrick Morris

Sole win came over 1m here in 2024; on a useful mark at present but has a question mark about current form, having dropped out on his final start for previous yard and on debut for this one, at Chester 13 days ago.

40/1

8th

2

(6)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:50 Chester

Triggerman

10st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Patrick Morris

1-20 for Julie Camacho, the win gained over 1m on Tapeta in September 2024; makes stable debut from workable mark and with trip/ground suitable but absent since two below-par AW runs in the winter.

12/1

Form: 3320-8

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden; upped to 1m on reappearance and might have needed the run, fading; placed at York, Chester and Newcastle in first half of last year and no forlorn hope if returning to his best.
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6

(3)

19th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Ripon

Bulmer Bank

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

13-race maiden; on a dangerous mark on last year's best but it's been tougher going this year and the drop to 6f/fitting of a visor didn't have the desired effect last time.

14/1

6

(11)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Thirsk

Bulmer Bank

9st 5lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Michael & David Easterby

12-race maiden; in good form last summer but he failed to fire at Catterick last August and he hasn't threatened in two 1m handicaps this year; dangerous mark if the drop in trip and fitting of a visor perks him up; stable also run Canon's House.

16/1

9th

13

(1)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:30 Thirsk

Bulmer Bank

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael & David Easterby

towards rear, headway inside final furlong, no telling impression

14/1

Form: 23504-

Last run: 150 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Well-bred filly who flattered to deceive on occasions last year, although she ended the campaign with a creditable fourth over this trip at Kempton (wore tongue-strap); still lightly raced and has untapped potential.
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10

(12)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Bernalda

9st 5lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: James Ferguson

Took a while to put her head in front but having got off the mark at Wolverhampton last month (8.6f; blinkers first time), she followed up in emphatic fashion at Newcastle last week; escapes a penalty for that win and she's due to be 9lb higher in the future; obvious claims.

15/8

3

(3)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bernalda

9st 9lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: James Ferguson

Made her breakthrough at the 13th attempt when landing a Wolverhampton handicap (8.6f; first-time blinkers) three weeks ago; up 5lb but that was a comfortable success and she's still unexposed on AW; key player.

11/4

1st

1

(3)

6th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bernalda

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: James Ferguson

12-race maiden; regularly run well in defeat this year, going down narrowly over 1m at Thirsk three weeks ago; blinkers now replace cheekpieces; 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run.

9/2

11th
14 (4)
Makalu

11/1

Form: 878-18 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: 289-36

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Four sprint wins; campaigned over 7f recently, creditable third at Leicester before meeting trouble ten days ago at Catterick; not out of this from a handicapping perspective but a further step up in trip is a concern.
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17th

22

(22)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Another Baar

8st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Won a local Group 1 in Bahrain in January but got clobbered by the handicapper as a result; slipping back to a more realistic mark but drawn highest and others bring much more pressing claims.

50/1

7th

4

(13)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Another Baar

9st 8lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Landed a 5f Bahrain handicap in January but has struggled since; the handicapper is starting to relent but others are still preferred.

33/1

10th

5

(6)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Another Baar

9st 9lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

On a tough mark after a big-race win in Bahrain in January; no impact in two runs this month and he is due to be 3lb lower from the weekend.

33/1

40/1

Form: 56198-

Last run: 137 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who made all at Newcastle (6f) last autumn; doubts today include fitness after 20 weeks off, stamina and the surface (unplaced all three turf outings).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

9

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Fletchers Dream

9st 1lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Three C&D wins, the latest in September off a 2lb lower mark; that race panned out perfectly though and latest Wolverhampton effort suggests he is vulnerable.

12/1

9th

9

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Fletchers Dream

9st 1lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Three C&D wins, the latest in September off a 2lb lower mark; that race panned out perfectly though and latest Wolverhampton effort suggests he is vulnerable.

12/1

6th

4

(2)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fletchers Dream

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Two wins this season, the latest a comfortable success at Newcastle (for today's apprentice) 16 days ago; enjoyed a clear run there while a few of those in behind got in the way of each other but a 2lb rise is still fair enough; more appealing than many.

7/2

20/1

Form: 62777- D

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Both turf wins have come at Beverley and he ran well there on last year's reappearance; now 4lb lower but modest record at Thirsk is a negative.
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11

(5)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

16:35 Redcar

Park Street

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tina Jackson

Record of 2-27 on turf, his last win coming at Beverley in September 2023 (1m, good); has run a few fair races since wind surgery in September last year; others look stronger.

12/1

5th

5

(11)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Park Street

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tina Jackson

3-38 under rules and stuck on a losing run; was third over 1m at Beverley five days ago but he pulled himself into a clear lead; risky from a win perspective.

13/2

3rd

9

(2)

24th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:20 Beverley

Park Street

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tina Jackson

Dry since a C&D win two years ago and has been turned over as favourite no fewer than seven times in the interim, latterly behind Sunny Orange ten days ago; that race didn't pan out his way from a wide stall but there can only be so many excuses.

8/1

50/1

Form: 1000-0

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Sole win came when dead-heating in three-runner race at Dundalk (7f, AW) in February 2024; unplaced all other starts, and he finished last of 11 on stable debut at Wolverhampton six weeks ago; difficult to recommend.
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2

(7)

27th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Rebelsontherun

11st 2lb

J: Mr Lewis Kent

T: Noel Wilson

Won at Dundalk (7f, Polytrack) last February for Michael O'Callaghan; however, he struggled on his final three starts for that yard and it's been the same story on both runs for this stable; new headgear combination.

50/1

15th

12

(13)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:30 Thirsk

Rebelsontherun

9st 4lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Noel Wilson

Sole win came when dead-heating in three-runner race at Dundalk (7f, AW) in February 2024; unplaced all other starts, and he finished last of 11 on stable debut at Wolverhampton six weeks ago; difficult to recommend.

50/1

15th

12

(13)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:30 Thirsk

Rebelsontherun

9st 4lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Noel Wilson

Sole win came when dead-heating in three-runner race at Dundalk (7f, AW) in February 2024; unplaced all other starts, and he finished last of 11 on stable debut at Wolverhampton six weeks ago; difficult to recommend.

50/1

Non-runners

Cosmos Raj

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £179.00
Straight Forecast £109.23
Tricast £919.72
Trifecta £2065.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Mount King

SPOTLIGHT:

Bernalda

Telegraph:

Jez Bomb

NEWMARKET:

Super Hit

The Guardian:

Cosmos Raj

TOPSPEED:

Park Street

The Times:

Bernalda

D Express:

Bernalda

Daily Record:

Jez Bomb

Daily Mail:

Super Hit

POSTDATA:

Mount King

Daily Mirror:

Mount King

The Star:

Mount King

The Sun:

Cosmos Raj