June 06 / 16.55 Thirsk

16.55

Good

Next Meeting 17th June Featuring Royal Ascot Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Next Meeting 17th June Featuring Royal Ascot Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

1st
4 (3)
Lorna B

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 0-16 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Down the field in a Doncaster maiden (7f, soft) on her sole 2yo start; returned to action to spring a 28-1 surprise at Newcastle (6f) in March and she was in the process of showing that was no fluke when chopped off against the rail when making her challenge back at Newcastle last month (7f); not fully exposed and she's considered.
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4th

5

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Lorna B

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Won her first two starts in handicaps last summer and had excuses off her revised mark latterly; a surprise maiden win on comeback last spring gives hope as she returns from eight months off and she remains low mileage.

8/1

9

(2)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Thirsk

Lorna B

9st 5lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Progressive type with three 6f wins from six attempts, the latest at Carlisle (good to soft) in July; another fine effort when beaten 1l at Haydock (7f, good to firm; pulled hard) last month; this switch back to sprinting looks a positive move and she's high on the list again.

15/2

6

(3)

10th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 4

17:45 Haydock

Lorna B

9st 7lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Record is 3-5, all wins over 6f, latest at the stiff Carlisle (good to soft); pedigree suggests this return to 7f is worth exploring; commands respect with further improvement plausible.

7/2

5/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 3-1

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Confirmed the promise of her sole 2yo run (6f, soft) when winning a 5f fillies' novice at Pontefract on her reappearance two weeks ago; won that race in spite of the drop in trip, rather than because of it, and she moves into handicaps with some potential.
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8th

2

(7)

21st Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Newmarket (July)

Maddelina

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: John & Sean Quinn

Small-field Pontefract novice win on comeback amounted to little but she built on it from the front at Thirsk (clear second off the same mark); dam has produced only 5f winners but this one shapes as though a stiff 6f will be fine back on faster ground; player.

7/1

2nd

2

(4)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Thirsk

Maddelina

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Confirmed the promise of her sole 2yo run (6f, soft) when winning a 5f fillies' novice at Pontefract on her reappearance two weeks ago; won that race in spite of the drop in trip, rather than because of it, and she moves into handicaps with some potential.

5/2

3

(4)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

20:17 Pontefract

Maddelina

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

10-1, stayed on for promising third on debut at Carlisle (6f, soft) last September; not seen since and on that evidence today's drop to 5f isn't an obvious plus, but she's a half-sister to two fairly useful 5f winners and could be sharper this time.

4/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 5265-8

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress last season, albeit his Ayr and Yarmouth defeats at short prices look better now than at the time; down the field on his Kempton return in April; cheekpieces fitted for handicap debut and a revival isn't out of the question.
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6

(11)

27th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:07 Kempton (AW)

Haazeez

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

All races at 6f, his fortunes taking a turn for the better when just losing out at Doncaster in July then coming through takingly to win on Southwell AW last month; up 7lb and drawn high but he looks promising.

3/1

1st

6

(6)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:50 Southwell (AW)

Haazeez

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Seven-race maiden but he's edged down the weights and he went desperately close to making the breakthrough at Doncaster last week; 3lb well in and he's a leading player on his Tapeta debut.

9/4

2nd

4

(2)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

17:30 Doncaster

Haazeez

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Charlie Fellowes

0-6 but he finished a respectable third on handicap debut at Thirsk (6f, good) last month and that form was boosted when the winner followed up off 6lb higher; out of a soft-ground winner and could be dangerous if he can build on that last run.

7/1

Form: 61-1 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Strong at the finish when winning a Ripon maiden last September (6f, soft); returned from a 233-day layoff to win a Wolverhampton handicap in good style 18 days ago; 5lb rise may not have got to the bottom of her.
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5

(7)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:30 Windsor

Medinilla

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

Dual 6f winner (soft/AW) who still has low mileage; ran creditably off current mark at Catterick (good to firm) and Chelmsford the last twice; again has frame possibilities.

8/1

4th

7

(10)

14th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Medinilla

9st 6lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

Found an ordinary handicap against her own sex when winning off 4lb lower in May (Tapeta); 7f looked to stretch her on turf last time and she's one to consider for a yard bang in form.

4/1

14/1

Form: 344-64

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Consistent maiden but latest run wasn't her best and she returns to 6f in a competitive race; others look open to greater progress.
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6

(1)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

14:20 Nottingham

Lunar Force

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Looked to have made the breakthrough when first past the post in a course handicap (6f, good to soft) one week ago only to be demoted for interference; got a 1lb nudge for her troubles but races off 3lb lower today; drop back to 5f a question but otherwise a player; first-time cheekpieces.

4/1

2nd

5

(1)

31st Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:53 Nottingham

Lunar Force

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Below her best over 7f on last two runs; some fair efforts over 5f/6f before that; on a good mark but a bit to prove.

10/1

7th

8

(1)

20th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Lunar Force

9st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Ten-race maiden; failed to improve for a seventh furlong when fifth of seven at Catterick 11 days ago; reduced mark but others may see this out more strongly.

20/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 194-0

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut at Carlisle last June (5f, good to firm); highly tried on her second start and came up short; neither handicap run has suggested that she was ahead of her mark but this is a marked drop in grade.
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4

(7)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Two Shoes

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

16-1 win on debut at Carlisle (5f, good to firm) last June but she's not built on that and has found things tough in four handicaps this year; dropped another 5lb since last start but others easier to make a case for on her AW debut.

12/1

6th

3

(8)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Ripon

Two Shoes

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

16-1 win on debut at Carlisle (5f, good to firm) last June but she's not built on that and has found things tough in four handicaps; still lightly raced but a visor didn't seem to make any difference at Beverley last week and others are preferred.

12/1

7th

6

(8)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Beverley

Two Shoes

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Julie Camacho

Hasn't built on her winning debut at Carlisle last June; well held in two runs this year; first-time visor is now applied and she needs to show improvement.

12/1

Form: 10-5 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Overcame his inexperience to make a winning debut at Carlisle last June (6f, soft); failed to beat a rival in two runs since, last of five on his return last month, and moves into handicaps with a point to prove.
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11th

10

(12)

9th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

19:15 Carlisle

Mayberry Moon

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

Added a first handicap success over C&D (good to soft) in July to go with his debut win here; may have found the ground too lively when below that form at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) since and must be respected back here.

12/1

9th

5

(6)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

17:47 Beverley

Mayberry Moon

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Headstrong sort but promising third at Ayr (7f, good) last month on second handicap start and built on that to win at Carlisle (7f, good to soft); this 3yo could continue to improve for a trainer who has won two of the last four runnings; strong claims up 5lb.

7/2

1st

8

(9)

10th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:07 Carlisle

Mayberry Moon

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Debut course maiden winner (6f, soft) last June; failed to make an impact in his next three starts (5f-6f), but his recent Ayr third (7f; winner unfortunate not to follow up) was more encouraging; still needs to settle better though, which presents a risk over 7f on soft.

15/2

Form: 4228-5

Last run: 58 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Best form last year when close second at Carlisle (6f, soft) and Chester (7f, good to soft) in September; should build on his reappearance effort but he'll be found easier openings than this.
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8th

10

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Marry The Night

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Three 1m wins on Southwell AW this year; has also won on turf but he's 15lb higher than when last seen on grass in the autumn so needs to show his form on this surface can keep pace with the AW improvement.

5/1

2nd

2

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Marry The Night

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Record over C&D currently reads 22115112; didn't look to have any excuses in a race run to suit here three weeks ago and it's possible he's reached his ceiling mark now, but he's ultra consistent and looks set to get involved once again.

7/2

2nd

1

(3)

5th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Marry The Night

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Ran perfectly well when third of 11 behind a subsequent winner at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) 16 days ago, but should relish the return here with his record over C&D reading 2211511; high on list.

7/2

Form: 230-73

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
0-8 for Geoff Oldroyd but placed in his first two handicaps last autumn (5f); disappointing since, including dropped into a seller at Beverley last month (subsequently claimed for £6,000 by new connections); worth another crack at 6f and he's on a dangerous mark.
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8th

5

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Commander Atkinson

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

13-race maiden; didn't see out 7f at Musselburgh last week and this trip should be more suitable but he's not fired on all cylinders this year; others are stronger.

20/1

5

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:20 Musselburgh

Commander Atkinson

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Brian Ellison

3yo whose 12 starts have been over sprint trips (zero wins), the majority at 5f; however, it's still fairly early days for him with this yard and he's kept on well over 5f on his last two runs; not a forlorn hope.

16/1

5th

1

(7)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:08 Beverley

Commander Atkinson

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Remains winless and he has yet to fire in three runs for his current yard, sixth of eight in 5f Wolverhampton handicap 17 days ago; others are preferred.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £31.50
Straight Forecast £30.78
Tricast £111.89
Trifecta £183.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Maddelina

SPOTLIGHT:

Medinilla

The Times:

Commander Atkinson

NEWMARKET:

Haazeez

Telegraph:

Two Shoes

POSTDATA:

Medinilla

Daily Mail:

Maddelina

D Express:

Maddelina

Daily Mirror:

Maddelina

The Sun:

Maddelina

Daily Record:

Maddelina

The Guardian:

Commander Atkinson

The Star:

Haazeez