May 17 / 17.40 Thirsk

17.40

Good To Firm

Limec Logistics 10th Anniversary Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Limec Logistics 10th Anniversary Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

6/1

Form: 451-07 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Hasn't landed a blow so far this year but she wasn't disgraced in a higher grade last time and she's only 2lb higher than when scoring at Southwell (5f, AW) last autumn; she handles quick ground on turf and now tries a different combination of headgear; might be the answer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(11)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Happier

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Martin Keighley

3-31 for Tim Easterby, including a Catterick win (5f, good) last August; second at Lingfield (6f, AW) on stable debut in December but not so good in her three runs since, so others have more pressing claims; some headgear (not used by current yard) returns.

9/1

4th

2

(7)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

16:15 Wetherby

Happier

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Martin Keighley

Ex-Tim Easterby; Catterick winner last August (5f, good) and good second at Lingfield on stable debut (6f) in December; last two runs have been a bit disappointing.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: -56484 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
None too consistent in 2024 but did win two handicaps; yet to find best form this season and needs to be revived by a return to turf.
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1st

3

(9)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Kodi Red

9st 8lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Darryll Holland

His C&D win last October came off a 16lb higher mark so his ability for a race of this nature isn't in doubt; he hasn't been firing in recent starts though, including when well supported.

6/1

9

(6)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Kodi Red

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Darryll Holland

Two 6f wins in 2024, both off a mark 14lb higher than today's; the odd promising sign this year and Hector Crouch replaces a 7lb claimer tonight.

14/1

4th

1

(4)

6th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

20:02 Yarmouth

Kodi Red

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Darryll Holland

5yo who has a regressive profile but has dropped down the weights and took a step back in the right direction when sixth of 14 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June last time; might not be far away.

9/2

Form: 445242 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won over this trip at Newcastle in January and has remained in form, beaten 1l at Doncaster two weeks ago; has run creditably here and should be in the thick of things again.
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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

Form: 960-28

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: 6-6061 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Not an instant success for Dylan Cunha this year but evidently well suited by drop to a stiff 6f when scoring at Leicester (good) three weeks ago; this will be a sharper test but he's in form and may be capable of better still; shortlisted.
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10th

7

(14)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Waistcoat

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

His two wins for Ross Burdon have come at a lower level; disappointed at Kempton when last seen and although he is relatively unexposed at 6f, he will need a clear personal best to take this after 108 days off.

12/1

9th

5

(8)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Waistcoat

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ross Burdon

Had excuses when well held over a mile here in October but otherwise on the up for his new stable, winning 6f handicaps at Chepstow and Chelmsford; that latest success was a decisive one and he looks a strong contender despite his 5lb penalty.

7/2

Form: 387-30 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Failed to build on a summer win at Ripon last year, but he went close on reappearance at Wolverhampton (6f) and was then hampered at an early stage at Doncaster last time; respected.
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7th

2

(6)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Gis A Sub

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

On a losing run but he wasn't best drawn when seventh of 11 in 6f Pontefract handicap 43 days ago; he needs considering off a handy-looking mark.

11/2

7th

1

(13)

27th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Pontefract

Gis A Sub

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Has a poor strike-rate but went close at Ripon last weekend and holds a fighting chance in this grade; gained sole handicap win off 5lb higher.

7/2

2nd

6

(3)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:38 Ripon

Gis A Sub

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Runner-up in the Group 2 Gimcrack Stakes as a 2yo; nothing like so good now but that wasn't a barrier to success in the corresponding event 12 months ago; 7lb lower this time around and he didn't run badly at Thirsk 17 days ago; headgear left off today.

7/1

Form: -52149 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Didn't give his running after an awkward start last time but he was in decent form on the AW through the winter and he has a win on quick turf too; no surprise if he bounces back.
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2nd

8

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

So Grateful

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

2-39 on turf, but creditable fourth at Ayr last week (6f, good); worth considering.

11/2

4th

8

(7)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ayr

So Grateful

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has course form at 5f; losing run goes back to Thirsk (6f, good to firm) in May 2025 and he's been through troubled times since, despite taking a healthy slide down the weights; risky.

33/1

10th

10

(11)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

So Grateful

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Out of sorts since his last win and failed to beat a rival on seasonal debut; best watched unless the betting suggests a revival is likely.

33/1

Form: 07-600 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

25/1

Form: 9-7608 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Best efforts have come on Tapeta and his turf record (eight races) is not persuasive; yard has more obvious contender in Gis A Sub.
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10

(1)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Carlisle

Better

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Both wins have been on AW and latest was 11 months ago; 0-15 on turf but he had a near-miss at Nottingham (5f, good) in July and has run respectably in two of his three subsequent runs; usually comes from off the pace and has possibilities if he gets some luck.

12/1

3

(6)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Redcar

Better

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Paul Midgley

Finished five places behind Arlington at Ripon 11 days ago but he met trouble in running; beaten only a head at Nottingham (5f, good) earlier in July and a repeat of that form would give him reasonable claims.

5/1

7th

4

(8)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Ripon

Better

9st 7lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Paul Midgley

Chased home Canaria Queen in a Nottingham classified event 11 days ago and 1lb better off for a head defeat today; ran another good race at Newcastle on Saturday, never nearer than at the finish; new blinkers replace cheekpieces; has the ability to win a race of this nature but he's an habitual slow starter so will always need some luck in running.

8/1

Form: 6070-9

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Very well handicapped on 2023 form (won over 7f); unable to get competitive during truncated campaign last year and met trouble on reappearance (40-1); carries obvious risks and may not have enough speed for this drop back to 6f, but he has tumbled in the weights and can't be ruled out entirely.
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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

Form: -52579 D

Last run: 72 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Hard to predict on AW this winter, below par last two starts; tends to pop up every now and then on turf, but his record at Thirsk is poor.
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4th

8

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Ripon

Hurstwood

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Peter Niven

Four-time course winner whose mark continues to fall and he hasn't been devoid of spark this season; however, this 9yo needs to better what he's shown on his last three starts (the first of them over C&D).

14/1

11th

8

(8)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Thirsk

Hurstwood

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Peter Niven

Beaten a nose by Mrs Trump in this race last year when rated 5lb higher; not at his best this year but his Redcar fourth in May offered hope he could add to his 11 wins.

12/1

6th

10

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Hurstwood

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Peter Niven

Recorded his tenth turf win when scoring at Nottingham (6f, good to soft) in October; now 2lb lower than for that success but he's been short of spark in three runs this season and needs to raise his game.

12/1

Form: 9686-0 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Veteran who was last of 11 at Newcastle (28-1) on belated reappearance; others appeal more.
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2nd

5

(8)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:53 Newcastle (AW)

Flavius Titus

9st 9lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Danny Brooke

Dead-heated for first in this race 12 months ago; he's one to keep an eye on in the betting and his chance is not dismissed, but this 10yo has struggled in the main this season.

12/1

9th

9

(11)

27th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Pontefract

Flavius Titus

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Danny Brooke

Needs to improve on his 2025 efforts; however, won this race (off 4lb higher) last year and has a good chance if back to that form.

20/1

4th

11

(2)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:38 Ripon

Flavius Titus

8st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Danny Brooke

Chased home Gis A Sub in the corresponding race 12 months ago; not really got going in 2025 and others appeal more for win purposes.

25/1

Form: 066054 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
10yo who is without a win since October 2023; however, he arrives here after two respectable runs at Redcar (6f/5f); each-way possibilities.
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7th

11

(10)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:43 Hamilton

John Kirkup

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: David Thompson

Placed at Musselburgh last weekend but recorded a meagre RPR; the veteran remains on a near two-year losing spell.

20/1

10

(10)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:22 Musselburgh

John Kirkup

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: David Thompson

Veteran who has not won since October 2023 and has finished in rear on his last four outings; others appeal more.

25/1

12

(8)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Carlisle

John Kirkup

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: David Thompson

Veteran who is versatile ground-wise but he's not won since October 2023 and has finished in rear in last three starts; down the list.

25/1

Non-runners

Calafrio, Miss Rainbow

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £364.00
Straight Forecast £307.47
Tricast £1327.21
Trifecta £1450.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Waistcoat

SPOTLIGHT:

Happier

The Guardian:

Calafrio

POSTDATA:

Gis A Sub

NEWMARKET:

Waistcoat

The Times:

Waistcoat

Telegraph:

Waistcoat

Daily Mirror:

Waistcoat

The Star:

Waistcoat

Daily Record:

Waistcoat

D Express:

Calafrio

Daily Mail:

Happier

The Sun:

Happier