July 02 / 15.33 Thirsk

15.33

Good To Firm

Weatherbys ePassport Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Weatherbys ePassport Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.10
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 876274

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Just one win to his name after 20 starts but he's been threatening to add to his tally of late, second at Ayr in May (6f, good to firm) and a close fourth at Redcar 12 days ago (7f, good to firm); one to consider.
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3rd

1

(9)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:15 Doncaster

Travis

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Geoffrey Harker

Back to form when winning at Redcar in June (7f, good) and finished a sound third off 6lb higher at Beverley last time (7.5f, good to firm); down 1lb; a possible.

7/2

3rd

2

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:40 Beverley

Travis

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Geoffrey Harker

Back to form with a 20-1 win at Redcar where he and runner-up Reginald Charles benefited from racing alone; did that comfortably and a 6lb rise wouldn't be too troublesome if he has turned a corner.

5/1

1st

10

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Travis

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Geoffrey Harker

Formerly consistent and has dropped to a handy mark on the pick of his form, but heavy defeats over 1m here and at Ripon in his last two starts leave him with enough to prove.

14/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2-5323 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
7f nursery win on AW in October 2023; three good efforts since joining Gemma Tutty, the latest a close third of 13 at Chester 19 days ago (7f, good); Tom Marquand booked and he's one to take seriously.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Arantes Nascimento

9st 11lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Arrives in top form after a 7f win at Kempton and two second places over 6f; hard to knock and should be thereabouts.

13/2

2nd

2

(6)

9th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:18 Salisbury

Arantes Nascimento

9st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Unraced on soft; 2-14 on the AW (wins over 7f) compared to 0-11 on turf but it was a good effort when second of ten at Newmarket (6f, good) 24 days ago; contender if handling conditions.

5/1

2nd

7

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

Arantes Nascimento

9st 3lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Runner-up three times in a row over 7f on AW in the winter and returned to form with a win at Kempton (7f, AW) last month; unproven over 6f and 0-10 on turf, but placed on grass a few times and is not ruled out.

10/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 435-56 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
C&D win last April on heavy ground; low-key return from an absence at Carlisle in May but much better when sixth in a competitive Class 5 event at Doncaster last week (7f, good to firm); in the mix with a repeat.
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9th

8

(12)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Highfield Viking

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Gained last year's two wins over 7f on good ground in August and came second in a 15-runner race next time; Beverley reappearance was promising but he was only midfield in a big field at York three weeks ago; down in class but needs a full revival.

12/1

10th

19

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Highfield Viking

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: John & Sean Quinn

Gained last year's two wins over 7f on good ground in August and came second in a 15-runner race next time; made a respectable return to action one month ago and enters each-way calculations.

16/1

5th

8

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

15:22 Beverley

Highfield Viking

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Gained last year's two wins in August but has recorded his other two successes (2023/2024) in the month of April; drawn against the inner rail and could be a danger, provided he's in top form on seasonal debut; market support would heighten interest.

7/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 584155 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Normally held up; multiple winner who rewarded market support when winning at Bath (1m, firm) three runs back; fair effort at Doncaster last time and a well-run race would play to his strengths.
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1st

2

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:15 Doncaster

Thapa Vc

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Mark Rimell

Ran three sound races in June, notably when 0.75l third over C&D (good to firm) then beaten a head at Bath next time (1m, good); below par on AW latest but has an each-way chance back on turf.

5/1

5th

3

(11)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Kempton (AW)

Thapa Vc

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Mark Rimell

Arrives in very good form without winning, a clear second of 11 in 1m Bath handicap 25 days ago; drawn wide but this course winner merits serious consideration with Oisin Murphy back up.

5/2

2nd

1

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Bath

Thapa Vc

9st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Mark Rimell

Won two fast-ground C&D handicaps last season, both off higher marks than today's; threatening a win in recent starts and Jack Callan takes off a handy 3lb; unraced on slower than good ground.

4/1

Form: -65013 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Veteran who showed he retains a good deal of enthusiasm when winning a 7f handicap at Southwell in May; good third over 1m at Ripon four weeks ago and the return to 7f will suit; should go well.
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6th

2

(4)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Saisons DOr

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

11yo who made virtually all to win at Southwell (7f, AW) in April; unplaced on both starts since but he failed to settle and was denied a clear run here on the first occasion; has won here three times; not ruled out.

7/1

7th

4

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:58 Carlisle

Saisons DOr

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Veteran who gamely made all at Southwell (7f, AW) in April, his 12th win; only 1lb higher here and did pretty well to finish fifth at Catterick (7f, good) last month, given he pulled hard in the early stages (not a regular trait) and was denied a clear run; considered.

9/2

5th

2

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Saisons DOr

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Veteran; game AW winner at Southwell (7f; 6-1) recently; 1lb rise looks fair and he's still 5lb lower than when successful over C&D (good to firm) last August; no reason why he shouldn't be thereabouts.

4/1

Form: -46767

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Still seeking a first handicap success but he's well treated on his 2024 best and there have been some promising signs for Ruth Carr this year; attracted support at Ayr 11 days ago (6f, good) but couldn't threaten; dropped another 3lb since and he could benefit from the return to 7f.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(2)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

The Good Biscuit

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

C&D winner off this mark on soft ground (also won on good to firm) last autumn; his recent efforts have been no more than respectable but he's nicely handicapped back at venue which suits.

6/1

4th

4

(5)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Pontefract

The Good Biscuit

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Form at Pontefract features two wins last term and a close second during a consistent spell this spring; however, finished almost 6l behind Rock Opera here last time and has work to do to reverse those placings.

13/2

4th

3

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

The Good Biscuit

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Ruth Carr

Below par last time but consistent otherwise of late and may well rebound, especially back at Pontefract; form here features two wins in 2025 and a close second this spring.

6/1

9/1

Form: 2-8574 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Yet to win a handicap but she has threatened off this sort of mark and wasn't beaten far into fourth at Catterick three weeks ago (7f, good); should give her running and holds each-way claims at least in a first-time tongue-tie.
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2

(8)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Redcar

Rapido Girl

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

On a long losing sequence and she was a below-par ninth of 13 in 1m Southwell handicap 53 days ago; she's not easy to make a case for.

12/1

3

(5)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Rapido Girl

10st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Sole win in 7f Catterick maiden as 3yo but not much in it as to whether she's better at that trip or 6f; has had some good results on Tapeta elsewhere but she tackles 1m for the first time with something to prove; cheekpieces discarded.

16/1

7th

3

(5)

7th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Rapido Girl

9st 7lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

Seen more often at 7f than 6f in handicaps and has yet to win one but she's had some close shaves over 6f, on Tapeta and turf, as at Thirsk 13 days ago; should go well if handling this new surface.

13/2

14/1

Form: 0-5277

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to her 2yo successes but she ran well over 1m at Nottingham in May; not built on that run in two starts since and now moves back up in class.
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4th

7

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Thirsk

Misemerald

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Philip Kirby

Yet to win in handicap company but she's been placed on her last two outings, most recently at Carlisle (1m, good) 12 days ago; drops back in trip with each-way claims.

7/1

3rd

6

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

18:39 Carlisle

Misemerald

10st 0lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

Yet to win a handicap but she finished second at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 12 days ago; profile suggests a repeat isn't guaranteed but possibilities if she does back that up.

11/2

2nd

8

(1)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Misemerald

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Philip Kirby

Not a frequent winner and hasn't been at her best in recent runs so although well handicapped at present, others make greater appeal.

14/1

14/1

Form: 0888-6 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Heavy-ground winner in 2022 but not won since and mainly disappointing last year; may have needed his reappearance five weeks ago but needs to leave it well behind.
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9th

9

(1)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:33 Thirsk

Phoenix Fire

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Heavy-ground winner in 2022 but not won since and mainly disappointing last year; may have needed his reappearance five weeks ago but needs to leave it well behind.

14/1

1

(7)

28th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:10 Beverley

Phoenix Fire

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Heavy ground winner in 2022 but not won since and mainly disappointing last year; 11lb lower than at start of last season but might be one to watch this time.

12/1

1

(7)

28th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:10 Beverley

Phoenix Fire

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Heavy ground winner in 2022 but not won since and mainly disappointing last year; 11lb lower than at start of last season but might be one to watch this time.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £30.70
Straight Forecast £21.34
Tricast £102.40
Trifecta £195.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Arantes Nascimento

RP RATINGS:

Thapa Vc

SPOTLIGHT:

Saisons d'Or

Daily Mirror:

The Good Biscuit

The Star:

Highfield Viking

The Times:

Arantes Nascimento

Telegraph:

Arantes Nascimento

Daily Mail:

Arantes Nascimento

Daily Record:

Arantes Nascimento

D Express:

Thapa Vc

The Guardian:

Saisons d'Or