August 02 / 17.50 Thirsk

17.50

Good To Firm

JW 4×4 Northallerton Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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JW 4×4 Northallerton Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 4-3358 D

Last run: 75 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
All handicap wins at 5f and 6f off at least 2lb higher marks than today's and the lack of a recent run is a plus if anything but he has bled from the nose on latest two starts; entitled to be involved if all is well.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Dandy Dinmont

9st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

He's inconsistent but he was back on song when winning at Beverley (5f, good to firm) this month; he's just 2lb higher today and is a leading player if backing up that latest performance.

11/4

1st

8

(4)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Dandy Dinmont

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Modest strike-rate since 2022 and his form thus far this term hasn't continued the broad consistency he showed in 2025; no certainty to take advantage of a reduced mark.

14/1

7th

7

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

Dandy Dinmont

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Nigel Tinkler

Conditions shouldn't be an excuse and he didn't run badly at Bath (5f, good) three weeks ago after a short break; Tom Marquand a notable booking; each-way shout.

9/2

Form: 423322 D BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Sole turf win in 2021 but he won two 6f races on AW in midwinter and only once out of the frame in 17 runs over this trip since October, losing out only narrowly on two occasions over C&D; edging up the weights but looks sure to go well.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(2)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:12 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Consistent on turf (without winning) last summer; creditable efforts (fourth to Supreme King and Howzak respectively) over 6f here through the early weeks of 2026; worth another go over 7f, even if it isn't obvious that he's crying out for this longer trip.

11/1

6th

8

(5)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Three-time C&D winner; returned from break with low-key run in December but kept on for fourth over C&D on both subsequent appearances, and can pose a threat from off the pace if this race is run to suit.

8/1

4th

1

(4)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Phillip Makin

Three of his five wins have come over C&D and the latest (last January) was off this mark; creditable fourth against stronger opposition over C&D 19 days ago; solid claims.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 25/98- BF

Last run: 297 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Finished first past the post on debut at Navan (extended 5f, soft) in 2023 but demoted for interference; unable to replicate the form in three subsequent sprint maidens but the market should be helpful now back from a layoff on handicap debut for new yard.
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3

(3)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Thirsk

Lady Fox

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Adrian Nicholls

Finished first past the post on debut at Navan (extended 5f, soft) in 2023 but demoted for interference; unable to replicate the form in three subsequent sprint maidens but the market should be helpful now back from a layoff on handicap debut for new yard.

9/1

8th

10

(5)

9th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:21 Navan

Lady Fox

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Henry De Bromhead

in touch with leaders

12/1

9th

8

(8)

24th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:20 Curragh

Lady Fox

9st 6lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Demoted from first place at Navan (5.5f, soft; hung) last July but well below that level at Tipperary a year ago and absent since; debuts for new trainer with a hood added.

20/1

Form: -45352 D BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won 6f Carlisle maiden (good) last summer; two good 6f runs among her final starts for Charlie Johnston, a close second of five at Nottingham (6f, good to firm) in June proving useful form; sold for 10,000gns since; has every chance if resuming in the same spirit for new yard.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(11)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Kiss Me My Love

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

She's worked her way back into form and last month's second-place finish at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) was followed by a win at Redcar (1m, good); won on soft ground last September; respected up just 3lb for last time.

11/2

1st

10

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Kiss Me My Love

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Ran well in defeat at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) this month, despite racing too freely (without cover) in the early stages; remains well handicapped and features prominently in calculations.

7/1

2nd

8

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:00 Thirsk

Kiss Me My Love

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Only 1lb higher than for her Beverley win (8.5f, soft) last September; running herself back into form, fifth of ten at Ripon last week having fluffed the start; not out of it.

6/1

Form: 7-4346 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Successful debut at Ripon (6f, soft) last July but he's found it tough going in handicaps despite his mark heading south; plenty of rain would help but the first-time visor is an unknown.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Flowstate

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Only fourth off this mark at Southwell last week but this track seems to suit him ideally and he is 3-4 over C&D; not sure he is fully exposed at 7f just yet and he looks a major player.

9/4

4th

1

(5)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Flowstate

9st 11lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Invigorated by a step up to 7f this winter, winning three times at Newcastle; latest success was smooth and a 4lb rise does not look harsh; leading contender again if proving equally effective at Southwell.

4/1

Form: 307-38

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Early promise in a 6f Newmarket maiden last August but he hasn't approached that form since and failed to beat a rival on handicap/trainer debut at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) in June; needs lots more back at 6f.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(11)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:38 Southwell (AW)

Bueno Nacho

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Ran well in a 6f Newmarket maiden on debut 12 months ago but there has been little to celebrate since, including both runs for this yard; tumbling down the weights but not a solid option.

33/1

6

(2)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Thirsk

Bueno Nacho

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Early promise in a 6f Newmarket maiden last August but he hasn't approached that form since and failed to beat a rival on handicap/trainer debut at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) in June; needs lots more back at 6f.

33/1

8th

7

(7)

30th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:00 Pontefract

Bueno Nacho

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Lawrence Mullaney

His standout effort came at Newmarket on his debut last August (6f, good); well held since and sold for 1,600gns last month; looks on a tough mark moving into handicaps.

12/1

Form: 3-8468

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
0-8; his handicap career started quite well, with a front-running third of ten at Chester (7f, good to soft) last September, but he's shown only middling form since and the drop in grade in first-time cheekpieces at Redcar recently failed to help; needs turnaround back at 6f.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(3)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

Groundsman

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Mark Loughnane

Off the mark with a front-running win at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in September, his final start for Richard Fahey; three fair efforts for his new yard but needs to reproduce his best on turf following a five-month break.

6/1

3

(1)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Groundsman

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Off the mark at the 11th attempt when winning a C&D handicap five weeks ago (made all); well berthed to repeat those tactics and a 4lb rise isn't excessive; has left Richard Fahey since last start (same owners).

5/1

10

(1)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Groundsman

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

0-10 but has only been beaten around 2l in his last two starts despite finishing out out of the frame; down another 1lb and could play a part.

15/2

Form: 921924 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner on a range of surfaces, mostly on good or quicker but the latest handicap, at Ripon (6f) in May on good to soft; failed to fire on that surface at Doncaster last week but a narrow defeat over C&D previously suggests this good (possibly quicker) ground will see him back on song.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(7)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Ripon

Hurstwood

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Peter Niven

Won this race in 2023 and 2025; sharper for his reappearance when respectable fourth of 12 at Redcar (6f, good) three weeks ago and may come on again; a must for the shortlist.

5/1

4th

2

(12)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Hurstwood

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Peter Niven

Three wins and a second from nine visits to Redcar; looked as though the run would bring him on when in midfield at Thirsk 19 days ago; more appealing than many.

7/1

9th

3

(5)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Hurstwood

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Peter Niven

A dual 6f scorer in 2025 but he also didn't prove the easiest to catch right; needs to hit the ground running after 165 days off.

14/1

Form: 98741- D

Last run: 288 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Not far away on final turf start as 2yo, over C&D, then ended time with Kevin Ryan by making a successful AW debut over 6f in October; sold 5,500gns in December and gelded; likely this will be needed on belated return.
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Verdict Starting price

1

(5)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Uncle Sam

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: David Thompson

Course win for Kevin Ryan came over 6f and his solid placed efforts for new yard have come over 6f and 7f; handicapped to go well but dropping 5f is a slight concern.

12/1

8

(3)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Uncle Sam

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: David Thompson

6f win here on final start for Kevin Ryan; two good efforts to kick off life with his new stable last month (both 6f, good to firm) but he failed to fire at Catterick 17 days ago (reportedly unsuited by the track); feasible mark but does have to prove he needs this far.

12/1

7th

4

(9)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Uncle Sam

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David Thompson

Won AW nursery for Kevin Ryan last October; gelded before his stable debut, he ran a fine race to finish second of ten at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) last month and boosted that form when finishing third back there (6f, good to firm) six days later; steps back up in trip and holds claims.

9/2

Form: 068707

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Broke duck over 5f at Beverley last September but he hasn't looked like adding to it off modest marks this year; has it to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(4)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ifonlytheycudtalk

9st 0lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

1-29, but ran well when third back on AW at Southwell (6f) last month; has claims if able to reproduce that effort.

10/1

13

(14)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ripon

Ifonlytheycudtalk

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

5f win at Beverley 12 months ago; best effort in 2025 when third of 11 at Southwell three weeks ago (6f, AW); has the rail draw but not sure to be in the same form this time.

16/1

3rd

10

(10)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:20 Southwell (AW)

Ifonlytheycudtalk

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Off the mark at Beverley (5f, good) last September but he's yet to be in the first three in nine starts this year; cheekpieces back on; best watched.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £273.60
Straight Forecast £347.40
Tricast £1344.43
Trifecta £924.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kiss Me My Love

Daily Mail:

Flowstate

POSTDATA:

Groundsman

D Express:

Dandy Dinmont

The Guardian:

Captain Vallo

The Star:

Hurstwood

RP RATINGS:

Kiss Me My Love

The Times:

Kiss Me My Love

Telegraph:

Kiss Me My Love

Daily Mirror:

Kiss Me My Love

The Sun:

Kiss Me My Love

Daily Record:

Kiss Me My Love