July 02 / 17.13 Thirsk

17.13

Good To Firm

Weatherbys Global Stallions App Handicap

  • Prize money: £9720
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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Weatherbys Global Stallions App Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: -68107 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Beat Pals Battalion over C&D in May when rated 3lb lower; not so good twice since and could find a few of these proving stronger.
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8th

8

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Secret Guest

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

No win since May 2025 (Thirsk) but is rated 14lb lower as a result; had every chance when fourth of ten at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; beaten over 6l) 17 days ago; more required here with Paul Mulrennan back aboard.

10/1

4th

5

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Secret Guest

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Bryan Smart

Sole start here saw him finish eighth in the 2023 edition of this; picked up a Thirsk handicap last May but no wins since and his last two efforts have been modest, albeit he fluffed the start last time; career-low mark.

11/1

10th

3

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Secret Guest

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Bryan Smart

Lacks consistency now and has become hard to win with; down to a career-low mark but his record here is far from exciting and he's some way down the pecking order.

16/1

Form: 08-020 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner; near miss off this mark here in May too (5f) and latest unplaced effort at Haydock came at a time when the stable was quiet; no obvious reason why he wouldn't go well.
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13th

6

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Tinto

10st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

Operating off a reduced mark but on a losing run; has strong C&D form but reserves his best for Thirsk these days; well beaten on last month's seasonal return.

20/1

10th

5

(12)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Tinto

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

C&D winner; best known for exploits at Thirsk more recently, including a close second there last May (5f, good); cheekpieces off for his reappearance and not a solid option, for all he has dropped to a good mark.

20/1

18

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Tinto

9st 10lb

T: Michael Dods

Form: 172258 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
He had been running creditably on turf prior to a disappointing effort at Ripon 13 days ago; looked all at sea on the undulations on that occasion and the return to a flatter track should suit; could still have a bigger run in him granted a good pace to run at.
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1

(10)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Pals Battalion

10st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Mixed results in higher grades on turf of late; has a better strike-rate (4-10) on AW and looks interesting returned to this sphere off 1lb below last winning mark.

10/1

5

(6)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Haydock

Pals Battalion

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David O’Meara

Never in contention in the Ayr Silver Cup last week; mark not beyond him judged on this year's best but he has few secrets now.

20/1

18th

21

(17)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Pals Battalion

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Has a useful strike-rate on the AW but just 1-18 on turf; suffered some interference over C&D on his latest 6f start in July but he looks to have his share of weight relative to the company he keeps today.

40/1

33/1

Form: 0-0608

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Group 3 win as a 2yo (7f, heavy) but progress levelled off for former stable; down the field at Epsom on his stable debut 25 days ago and 6f on quick ground might be an insufficient test.
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7th

4

(1)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Orne

9st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Often front-runs; without a success since landing a Group 3 as a 2yo; however, he has posted some good placed efforts and ran well when sixth of 18 at York (7f, good to firm) in July; has been dropped another pound and has to be considered.

5/1

6th

14

(2)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:32 York

Orne

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

He's on a long losing run and can be inconsistent, but this front-runner was third of 22 over C&D (good) in May and wasn't beaten far when seventh of 20 over C&D (good) last time; each-way possibilities from low draw.

16/1

7th

17

(13)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Orne

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Smart earlier in career; yet to win for this yard but gave it a good shot from the front when third over C&D (good) at the Dante meeting and bounced back from a lesser effort over 6f here when third (Inspired fourth) of 14 at Wetherby (good to firm; made running again) last week; each-way claims again.

16/1

Form: 502-10 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 13lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Veteran who rolled back the years with his Ripon win in April (6f, good); down the field at Haydock since but he's better than that and can't be ruled out.
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17th

11

(13)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Dakota Gold

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Dods

Smart in his prime and a multiple winner over the years but became disappointing after last season's winning reappearance and was last of 20 when back in action at York in May; needs to turn things around.

33/1

20th

11

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Dakota Gold

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Tremendous stable servant over the years with 17 wins; understandably not the force of old but won on 2025 reappearance (off 6lb higher) and has a strong York record (6-18).

25/1

Form: 2354-4

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Yet to win for this yard but he ran a string of good races last year, including over C&D, and last month's Doncaster reappearance was encouraging (first run after wind surgery); cheekpieces back on now and he's one to take seriously.
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8th

6

(4)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

16:25 Beverley

Mythical Phoenix

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Julie Camacho

Over three years since his sole success (5f, good to yielding); first encouragement for some time when in midfield at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) 17 days ago; stiffer stamina test not sure to suit.

16/1

5th

4

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Thirsk

Mythical Phoenix

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Julie Camacho

Banged at the door through the 2024 campaign but last season was disappointing and no sign of the tide turning this year, including when standing still in the stalls at Redcar in July; a hood goes back on today but he has to prove his stamina and others are much more persuasive.

33/1

6th

5

(3)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

14:05 Redcar

Mythical Phoenix

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Julie Camacho

Still seeking a first handicap success; huge chance on his 2024 form but he went the wrong way last season and his return to action at Doncaster last month was uninspiring; he has had a wind operation, his second, since but there are risks attached.

10/1

13/2

Form: 114361 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won his first four starts for Ruth Carr, including over C&D; the handicapper looked to have caught up but he disproved that theory when making all to beat 18 rivals at York last month (6f, good to firm); had a good draw there though, unlike fourth-placed Roberto Caro, and wouldn't be sure to confirm the placings.
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3rd

2

(13)

3rd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Kats Bob

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ruth Carr

Boasts a solid record over C&D, latterly when fourth to New Image from a similar draw last weekend; yard been among the winners and he's at least entitled to close the gap on 6lb better terms.

6/1

4th

2

(11)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Kats Bob

9st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ruth Carr

Boasts a good record over C&D; has never run on the AW off a mark this high (ran exclusively on turf since last spring) but unlucky not to have picked up a handicap this season and this is a touch easier back on Tapeta.

12/1

6th

20

(5)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Kats Bob

9st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Ruth Carr

A five-time scorer in 2025, including over C&D; runner-up in 6f handicaps at York and Redcar this summer and not ideally drawn with 14th in 6f Ripon handicap last time; not ruled out.

25/1

Form: 100-84 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won two 6f handicaps last year, one of them over C&D; that success came on ground slower than good but he ran a cracker on fast ground at York 18 days ago, finishing off his race strongly and the only horse in the first seven home to come from a double-figure stall; on a dangerous mark but he might be of greater interest on a slower surface.
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6th

4

(8)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ayr

Roberto Caro

9st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

He's dropped to a favourable mark and there is every chance that he will exploit it at some point, but he was a soundly beaten fourth of eight behind Belsito at Hamilton (6f, soft) eight days ago and has work to do here.

12/1

4th

4

(4)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

16:30 Hamilton

Roberto Caro

9st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Encouraging return to turf when never-nearer close fourth at Ripon (6f, good to soft; has won on soft) in April and he wasn't far away in a big field back there in August; on a favourable mark now; not far away.

8/1

7th

8

(18)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Roberto Caro

9st 8lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Well handicapped on this year's best, including a close fourth over C&D in April; has had the odd excuse since and he ran perfectly well over an inadequate 5f at York three weeks ago (not well drawn); a big run could be on the cards.

12/1

Form: 231188

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Running well over 5f this year, winning at Pontefract and Ripon this spring (both good ground); has come up short off a BHA mark in the 80s the last twice and vulnerable again back up at 6f.
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8th

5

(7)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

15:23 Redcar

Reigning Profit

9st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Gained a first win of 2026 at Ripon (5f) in July but failed to beat a rival at Pontefract (5f) or Ripon (6f) on his last two outings; not easy to make a case for.

33/1

10th

4

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Reigning Profit

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Maintained unbeaten Ripon record (3-3; all 5f) when seeing off Rock Of England and Mark's Choice in early July; ran respectably in Class 2 at Goodwood (5f) before toiling at Pontefract; fairly treated but effectiveness over 6f is questionable.

16/1

8th

8

(7)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

17:45 Pontefract

Reigning Profit

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Soundly beaten over C&D (good to firm) two runs ago but prior to that he won at Ripon (5f, good), and he posted a respectable effort at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) last time; he's won here four times; not ruled out.

16/1

12/1

Form: 518-29 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
His three wins have come on soft ground, the latest off 1lb lower at Doncaster last October; promising reappearance at Carlisle three weeks ago (5f, good to soft) but not sure today's ground is what he needs; new cheekpieces and Kevin Ryan's record in the race means he can't be discounted.
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1st

11

(14)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Haydock

Irish Nectar

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Capitalised on a career-low mark when back on slow ground at Leicester (6f, good to soft) on Tuesday; his three previous wins had come on soft ground; he's back down to 5f today but had just over 3l to spare in that big field at Leicester last time and a 5lb penalty may well not be enough to stop him.

5/2

1st

12

(5)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:39 Leicester

Irish Nectar

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

5f-6f winner, all on soft ground; it's two years since his last win but the handicapper is giving him a chance and he's not written off now the ground is a little slower.

5/1

4th

5

(9)

17th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Pontefract

Irish Nectar

9st 13lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Michael Herrington

His last win was almost two years ago but he's on a reduced mark and was beaten less than 2l when third at Kempton (6f, AW) two weeks ago; should get a good tow into this race and has possibilities if he gets the breaks.

15/2

Form: -11180 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Started the year with a bang, winning 6f handicaps at Catterick, Pontefract and Ripon; stiff task at York next time and then had a lousy draw back at York (behind a couple of today's rivals) 18 days ago; chance if back to this year's best.
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3rd

7

(4)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

14:45 Catterick

Mister Sox

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Similar weights chance to Woodstock on their Ripon form (6f, good) in August when first home on his side; gained a deserved first win of 2026 at Pontefract 12 days ago and he has a 2-2 record over this C&D (also won over 7f here) so looks primed for a good run; yard runs two.

9/2

1st

7

(10)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Pontefract

Mister Sox

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner; yet to strike this year but there have been several good runs along the way; on a dangerous mark and he holds each-way claims again.

9/1

6th

15

(3)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:03 Pontefract

Mister Sox

9st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

A four-time scorer (including C&D on good) in 2025; 0-12 this year but arrives on the back of a couple of respectable efforts over 6f at Ripon and is on a fair mark, particularly if the 5lb claim of Jake Dickson (who partners him for the first time) is taken into account.

8/1

Form: 0-0776 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Not found his best form so far this year but he's dropped 8lb and he was second in the corresponding race 12 months ago (good to soft); steps back up to 6f and he's worth a market check.
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2nd

6

(7)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

14:45 Catterick

Manila Scouse

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Course winner as 2yo; useful type who is 2lb lower than for his Ayr win (6f, good) in July but he hasn't been in the same form of late and it's hard to argue that a return to form is imminent.

16/1

6th

8

(4)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:17 Chester

Manila Scouse

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Only 2lb higher than when beating 16 rivals in a 6f handicap at Ayr in July; struggled since but the ability is there if this is a going day.

12/1

12th

13

(10)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Manila Scouse

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Back to winning ways at Ayr (6f) in July but well below par both runs since and he failed to beat a rival in Great St Wilfrid at Ripon last time; needs to take a major step forward.

33/1

Form: 212-31 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo; confirmed the promise of her reappearance Haydock third in May when seeing off 12 fillies in a 6f handicap at York 19 days ago; 4lb rise manageable and she's 2-2 on good to firm; stall 1 a possible concern but she still has plenty of potential upside.
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Selections

D Express:

Easy Peeler

Telegraph:

Kats Bob

SPOTLIGHT:

Pals Battalion

RP RATINGS:

Roberto Caro

TOPSPEED:

Mythical Phoenix

POSTDATA:

Reigning Profit

The Guardian:

Manila Scouse

Daily Mail:

Dakota Gold

The Sun:

Easy Peeler

Daily Record:

Easy Peeler

The Times:

Pals Battalion

Daily Mirror:

Kats Bob

The Star:

Kats Bob