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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Secret Guest

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Bryan Smart

Only won one of his last 28 starts but has slid to a competitive mark as a result and was unlucky not to finish closer behind The Good Biscuit and Jonny Concrete at Chester (hampered late); holds each-way claims.

16/1

6th

7

(3)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Secret Guest

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

He hasn't been at his best in recent starts but he has dipped to a dangerous mark and he has landed a good draw; this is a tough race in which to try and turn things around though.

16/1

8th

4

(4)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

17:05 Catterick

Secret Guest

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Mixed bag this winter but he returns to turf on a handy mark; this trip probably his best and a revival could be forthcoming.

8/1

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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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

14th

5

(6)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:38 Thirsk

Tinto

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Won the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 2lb higher mark; looked booked for another good season when finishing fast for second over 5f here in May; struggled in three runs since but cheekpieces return today and Paul Mulrennan is back on board; big player.

14/1

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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13th

20

(19)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Orne

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Very useful on his day for previous yard; nowhere near the same force for his current one but his mark reflects that and he looked to be coming to hand when fourth of 22 over 7f at here at last week's Dante meeting, travelling comfortably in the lead for a long way; not discounted back at 6f.

10/1

3rd

21

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Orne

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Useful on his day for previous yard but is far from solid on form, mostly over 6f, for current stable; it remains to be seen whether this step back up in distance makes a difference.

25/1

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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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

9th

6

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:37 Redcar

Dakota Gold

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Tremendous stable servant over the years with 17 wins; not the force of old but he showed there's still some fire in his belly with a fifth of 13 at Doncaster (5f, soft) three weeks ago off 2lb higher; has a win and a second from just two outings here; makes the shortlist.

8/1

11

(17)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

16:40 Doncaster

Dakota Gold

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Won a Class 4 handicap at Ripon on his return in April (6f, good; 2lb higher); heavy defeats have followed and he could do with the ground softening up back at 5f.

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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25

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Mythical Phoenix

9st 8lb

T: Julie Camacho

8th

1

(4)

18th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ayr

Mythical Phoenix

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Julie Camacho

Overall record of 1-14 but he finished runner-up five times last season and is well treated on the pick of that form; returned after wind surgery with an encouraging fourth at Doncaster (6f, good) in June but he was disappointing at Thirsk last month and needs to bounce back after that; cheekpieces removed.

5/1

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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14th

7

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Kats Bob

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Enthusiastic front-runner who shone for Ruth Carr in 2025, winning five 6f handicaps (including a defeat of Jonny Concrete here on good to firm); creditable in-frame efforts on two of three starts this year without necessarily suggesting he's ready to strike again.

14/1

4th

3

(7)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Kats Bob

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Enthusiastic front-runner who shone for Ruth Carr in 2025, winning five 6f handicaps (including here on good to firm); encouraging seasonal return at Catterick (6f, good) last month and likely remains in better form than his subsequent Ripon ninth might suggest as he was second home on his side.

11/2

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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10th

6

(10)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:00 Beverley

Roberto Caro

9st 5lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Has started 2026 in very good nick, third of six in 6f Southwell handicap last month; not out of things eased 1lb.

6/1

3rd

4

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Roberto Caro

9st 8lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Won a Racing League handicap off this mark last summer; three solid efforts this year, including a third at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last month and a close fourth in big field at Ripon two weeks ago; remains lightly raced on AW and he's a key player back in this sphere.

11/4

4th

4

(10)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Ripon

Roberto Caro

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Won a Racing League handicap off this mark last summer; two solid AW efforts this year, keeping on strongly for third in a well-contested 6f handicap at Newcastle three weeks ago; each-way shout.

9/1

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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10th

21

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Reigning Profit

8st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Ruth Carr

5lb lower than last winning mark and came close to taking advantage when finding only Vantheman too strong at Hamilton (5f, good) last week; meets that rival on 5lb better terms; should be involved in the shake-up once more.

12/1

2nd

11

(8)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Reigning Profit

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

C&D winner who boasts a good record at this time of year; will always be reliant on some luck given his hold-up style, which he hasn't had this year; on a handy mark when things do fall his way again, though, and is one to consider.

6/1

5th

7

(10)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Reigning Profit

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Trouble in running on both AW starts last month and same story at Pontefract last time, in the circumstances doing well to finish eighth of 13 from 4lb out of the handicap; he has a good record at Pontefract but could play a leading role off his proper mark today if getting the breaks.

8/1

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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Verdict Starting price

4th

9

(9)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Irish Nectar

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

All three wins on turf when trained by Kevin Ryan; beaten a head over C&D in February but below that level twice since; may do better back at this track.

12/1

18th

19

(10)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Irish Nectar

8st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Herrington

Weighted to reverse October's Pontefract form with Fine Interview; best run for new stable came when second at Kempton last month; raced too freely at Newcastle since; cheekpieces replace blinkers.

25/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

13

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Mister Sox

8st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

His six successes include four last season; retains all his ability but he's still above his last winning mark and he was only eighth at York last Saturday.

16/1

8th

8

(18)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Mister Sox

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Started 2025 with three wins; wasn't as forward for this year's reappearance but quickly back on form when second (Kats Bob fourth) of nine at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago.

12/1

2nd

4

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Mister Sox

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Started 2025 with three wins but didn't seem as forward for this year's reappearance, never threatening at Ripon 16 days ago; he'll need to have come on a bit but is nicely handicapped again if staging a revival.

11/1

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

14

(14)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Manila Scouse

8st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

His last win came over C&D last July (good; off 1lb higher) and he stayed on for a close third at Hamilton (5f, good) a fortnight ago; could build on that latest performance now back up in trip; firmly in calculations.

10/1

3rd

10

(12)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Manila Scouse

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

May have needed his recent comeback from six months off at his age (cracked late on having raced prominently from a low stall over 6f round Chester); 2lb below his last successful mark and has won here before but David Allan has opted for Vince L'Amour.

12/1

7th

12

(2)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Manila Scouse

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

On a competitive mark with a handy inside draw but he is returning from a seven month absence and his connections are also represented by Miraculous.

8/1

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