July 15 / 18.30 Thirsk

18.30

Good To Firm

Don’t Miss Summer Family Days @thirskraces Classified Stakes (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 218y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Don’t Miss Summer Family Days @thirskraces Classified Stakes (Div I)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 637061 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
The return to a mile and the addition of a visor prompted an improved effort at Ayr last week, winning a classified event in comfortable fashion; that was on good to soft so he won't be inconvenienced by any rain; key player despite his penalty.
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9th

7

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

One More Bottle

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Sole success came in 1m Ayr classified event last July; off seven months and yet to fire this summer, eighth in 1m2f classified event at Ayr last time; needs to take a step forward.

14/1

8th

5

(11)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ayr

One More Bottle

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

1-18, that win in a newly applied visor here (1m, good to soft; 16-1) last July; finished sixth behind Golden Valour on return from six-month break over C&D latest; could strip fitter.

25/1

6th

11

(4)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

One More Bottle

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Won a classified event here (1m, good to soft) last July and reached the frame in his next five starts; looks interesting on that form but he lost his way during the winter and has bit to prove after 198 days off.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8-3367 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Returned from a break with two placed efforts at Wolverhampton and Ripon; less good twice since and a losing run stretching back to August 2021 hardly instills confidence.
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6th

1

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Arranmore

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Took this race last year and landed a handicap at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) in March; well beaten over 1m here last Saturday and, although this trip should suit him better, he needs to put that performance behind him; blinkers return.

7/1

10th

7

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Arranmore

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

His last two wins have come on Tapeta but over longer trips, the latest (1m3f, Southwell) in March off 3lb lower; could prove vulnerable back at 1m.

10/1

7th

8

(12)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

13:40 Ripon

Arranmore

10st 0lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

No turf win since August 2021; kept on well when winning on AW at Southwell (1m3f; from 3lb lower) in March; perhaps found 1m (here) and 1m2f at Pontefract on the sharp side since; Becky Smith now takes the mount.

12/1

Form: 549763 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Won a similar race at Southwell in January; best effort since when third of 14 at Newcastle 19 days ago (1m; blinkered first time); a danger to all if the headgear works so well a second time.
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11

(5)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:55 Beverley

Calcutta Dream

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

All six wins have been on the AW; two fair runs at Newcastle in June/July but well beaten on last three runs on turf; plenty to prove.

12/1

10

(11)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Calcutta Dream

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Six-time winner but unreliable in handicaps and classified races; not the percentage call.

10/1

3

(4)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

18:30 Thirsk

Calcutta Dream

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won a similar race at Southwell in January; best effort since when third of 14 at Newcastle 19 days ago (1m; blinkered first time); a danger to all if the headgear works so well a second time.

5/1

Form: 76070

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Modest form at up to 7f, including when well held in both her handicap runs; down in grade and up in trip (sire offers some hope she'll stay) but not a solid option.
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2nd

2

(3)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

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9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Won over C&D (good) last month when back on turf and back down in trip and she followed up over 1m6f here; clearly thriving and has strong claims.

9/4

1st

4

(6)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

Free Pic

8st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Won at Newcastle in October and solid fourth there (also 1m4f, AW) in February; didn't stay 2m back at that track last month but a return to 1m4f did the trick when taking a course handicap (good) a fortnight ago; big player if her stamina lasts out.

9/4

1st

7

(3)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:58 Catterick

Free Pic

8st 6lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Won at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) last October and close fourth there (1m4f, AW) in February; didn't see out 2m there last month; also effective on turf and she's one to consider now back down in trip.

6/1

Form: 8-9647 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Eight wins at up to 7f, all on good ground or slower; yet to shine in 2025 but this represents an ease in grade and the forecast rain would be in his favour; has one C&D run that offers hope the trip is okay.
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10

(4)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Obee Jo

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time winner here (6f/7f); looked to be on the way back when just edged out at Hamilton (1m, soft) last month and the winner has gone in again four times since, but he needs to put a poor effort at Ayr (1m, soft) this month behind him.

25/1

10

(4)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Obee Jo

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time winner here (6f/7f); looked to be on the way back when just edged out at Hamilton (1m, soft) last month and the winner has gone in again four times since, but he needs to put a poor effort at Ayr (1m, soft) this month behind him.

25/1

10

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Obee Jo

9st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

9yo who is on a 15-race losing sequence going back to May 2024 but that last win came on heavy ground and he was short-headed at Hamilton (1m, soft) last month; in the shake-up if backing up that latest form.

13/2

Form: 04-090

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 37

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden who has finished out the back in three runs this summer; no appeal.
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9th

10

(4)

26th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Selbys Joy

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Brian Rothwell

16-race maiden who has beaten only one rival in four starts this season; blinkers applied.

33/1

6

(5)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

18:30 Thirsk

Selbys Joy

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

15-race maiden who has finished out the back in three runs this summer; no appeal.

100/1

Form: -77233

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; still seeking his first win after 11 starts but he has been placed on his last three starts; finished nearly 3l behind One More Bottle at Ayr last week (lost both hind shoes on the way to post) and gets a 7lb pull with the winner today (5lb for the penalty and Elizabeth Gale's reduced claim); still no certainty to reverse the placings.
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8th

3

(8)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Pontefract

Yorkshire Glory

9st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ben Haslam

Gained a superb ninth success of the winter in 6f Newcastle handicap 25 days ago; gamely making all; reverts to turf now off a career-high mark but he's a big player once more.

7/4

Form: 09-888

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 32

Form & Verdict
Poor form in six starts over sprint trips; step up to 1m not enough to tempt.
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8th

8

(2)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Auroras Doublesix

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Ran as well as could have been expected in a Catterick maiden last week but that made it 20 unplaced efforts and she can't be recommended back in handicap company.

100/1

5th

1

(5)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:45 Catterick

Auroras Doublesix

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

19-race maiden who failed to beat a rival home in a Beverley handicap (8.5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; drops back in trip and returns to a maiden; passed over.

100/1

10th

8

(6)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:45 Beverley

Auroras Doublesix

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

0-18; more realistic assignment today following last week's Ripon novice tilt, but preceding efforts in handicaps fall some way short of the required; work on from out of the weights.

200/1

Form: 99729

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Chased home a better-fancied stablemate when second of 11 on her handicap debut at Chepstow in May (1m, good); disappointed dropped to classified company at Yarmouth five weeks ago; still has time to progress.
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12

(13)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Doctor Dauila

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David Evans

0-8 but was runner-up off 5lb higher at Chepstow (1m, good) in May and that was her sole handicap attempt; could go well returned to this type of race and she's unexposed on AW; first-time blinkers replace visor.

10/1

10

(9)

29th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Ffos Las

Doctor Dauila

9st 3lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: David Evans

Runner-up on handicap debut at Chepstow (1m, good) in May but she's not gone on from that in three runs since; ran respectably in classified event at Chepstow (fifth of 14) last month but she needs to find something extra to make the breakthrough.

8/1

Form: 9-880

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
No improvement for the drop to this grade at Yarmouth 18 days ago (1m2f, good), dropping away tamely; early days still and new cheekpieces could help; still not a solid option though.
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10

(11)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

18:30 Thirsk

My Friend Charles

9st 0lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Joseph Parr

No improvement for the drop to this grade at Yarmouth 18 days ago (1m2f, good), dropping away tamely; early days still and new cheekpieces could help; still not a solid option though.

20/1

9

(9)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

15:33 Yarmouth

My Friend Charles

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Joseph Parr

Second foal of a useful, well-related mare; offfered little in three AW runs over 7f in the winter; this is more realistic but would want to see market confidence back from five months off.

14/1

8th

4

(5)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

13:32 Lingfield (AW)

My Friend Charles

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Joseph Parr

Well beaten in two 7f runs on AW this winter; bred to do better at some point and this maiden lacks depth.

33/1

Form: 86-688

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Poor form in novice events but he was a market springer on his handicap debut at Redcar in April (1m2f, good; blinkered first time); dropped away having over-raced on that occasion and he left Kevin Ryan afterwards; never dangerous on stable debut at Pontefract two weeks ago; enough to prove.
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11

(7)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

18:30 Thirsk

Spirit Of Murray

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Poor form in novice events but he was a market springer on his handicap debut at Redcar in April (1m2f, good; blinkered first time); dropped away having over-raced on that occasion and he left Kevin Ryan afterwards; never dangerous on stable debut at Pontefract two weeks ago; enough to prove.

20/1

13

(5)

30th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Spirit Of Murray

8st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Modest form so far and was a long way from justifying favouritism on handicap debut at Redcar (1m2f, good) on final start for Kevin Ryan; this trip should suit better; new aids replace first-time blinkers.

16/1

8th

9

(6)

7th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:00 Redcar

Spirit Of Murray

8st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Kevin Ryan

took keen hold, prominent early, led after 1f

7/1

Form: -83642

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden but he comes here on the back of a good front-running second at Brighton two weeks ago (1m, good to firm); strong claims with a repeat.
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10th

15

(8)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:15 Brighton

The Kamikaze King

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Dylan Cunha

Second start on turf when just pipped by Lunanova in C&D handicap (good to firm) on his comeback in May and got off the mark when beating 11 others in Thirsk classified (1m, good) last time; likely has more to offer on grass.

5/1

12

(10)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

18:30 Thirsk

The Kamikaze King

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Dylan Cunha

Nine-race maiden but he comes here on the back of a good front-running second at Brighton two weeks ago (1m, good to firm); strong claims with a repeat.

4/1

5

(1)

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:10 Brighton

The Kamikaze King

8st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Dylan Cunha

0-8; best effort since handicapping came when third of eight at Kempton (1m, AW) in February and he wasn't seen to best effect when fourth of nine at Newcastle (1m, AW; got no cover) in March; off since and an unknown quantity in his first turf handicap.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £104.90
Straight Forecast £82.60
Trifecta £624.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Kamikaze King

The Times:

Yorkshire Glory

POSTDATA:

One More Bottle

The Guardian:

Calcutta Dream

RP RATINGS:

Arranmore

D Express:

Obee Jo

NEWMARKET:

The Kamikaze King

Daily Mail:

The Kamikaze King

Daily Mirror:

The Kamikaze King

Daily Record:

The Kamikaze King

The Star:

Yorkshire Glory

Telegraph:

One More Bottle

The Sun:

Calcutta Dream