August 08 / 15.40 Thirsk

15.40

Good

New William Hill, Market Place, Thirsk Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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New William Hill, Market Place, Thirsk Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 725280 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Yet to win for Tim Easterby but he's threatened this season, including two good runs over C&D; latest York run is easy enough to excuse (6f and a moderate draw) and better can be expected this time.
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1st

9

(1)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Pontefract

Equity Law

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Placed a few times this season, including when favourite at Catterick last time; back up in grade but he's 3lb below last winning mark and seems to have a fighting chance.

10/1

2nd

1

(7)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Catterick

Equity Law

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner off 1lb higher last September; two good runs when third at Ripon in April (5f, good) and at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) last month but he hasn't done as well since.

4/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 068107 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Off the mark for new yard when winning a C&D handicap (good to firm; beat Equity Law who is 5lb better off for 0.75l) in June; not so good twice since but the return to Class 5 company is in his favour.
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13th

13

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

American Bay

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

String of good runs since returning in May from a 167-day absence, latterly keeping on for second at Redcar (5f, good) three weeks ago; steps back up to 6f for the first time this year and it could suit.

8/1

2nd

9

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Redcar

American Bay

8st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Paul Midgley

First of two wins came in a novice over 6f here on good to firm; pair of placed efforts in 5f AW handicaps in March but hasn't quite matched that in two 5f handicaps at Thirsk (good/good to firm) since, with reopposing pair Far Above The Law and Spring Is Sprung ahead of him latterly; the first-time cheekpieces he wore last time are left off.

9/1

7th

15

(5)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

American Bay

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

One of his two wins came over C&D and was a close fifth here a month ago, backing up two good runs on the AW; possibilities, especially should the new cheekpieces give him a lift.

10/1

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6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -23759 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Progressive in the second half of 2024, winning twice (including over 6f here); ran well on her first two starts this year but her progress has stalled more recently; on a dangerous mark as a result and the return to Class 5 will be beneficial; could bounce back with a big run.
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6th

9

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Ripon

South Parade

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Failed to beat a rival last time, as well as failing to maintain signs of a revival; by no means certain to take advantage of a reduced mark.

25/1

9th

10

(2)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Pontefract

South Parade

8st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Seems to be coming steadily back to form, fourth at Hamilton most recently; 10lb below last winning mark and looks a possible danger assuming the resurgence continues.

14/1

4th

5

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

South Parade

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

8lb lower than when last successful at Thirsk (5f Class 4, good to firm; 6-4 favourite) last August; struggled this season and reared at the start when in rear throughout (behind two of these) at Ripon latest.

10/1

Form: 0-7129 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Two of her four wins have come over C&D, the latest an impressive success in a Class 5 fillies' handicap in June (good ground); needs to bounce back from a low-key effort at Musselburgh 17 days ago but it's possible back at this track.
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5

(5)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Miss Brazen

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won over C&D (good) in April on reappearance before close third at Beverley (5f, good to firm); unplaced on next two starts but she was slowly away when sixth at Musselburgh then drawn widest when fifth at Beverley (5f, good); she's one to consider.

11/2

5th

2

(9)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Beverley

Miss Brazen

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made winning return under Lewis Chalkley at Nottingham (5f, good) in April and has remained in form, better than the bare result suggests when sixth of seven at Musselburgh (very slowly away) 11 days ago; in the mix.

7/1

6th

5

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:15 Musselburgh

Miss Brazen

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made winning seasonal debut under Lewis Chalkley at Nottingham (5f, good) in April and ran at least as well when close third at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last month; up in grade today but evidently in good nick.

7/1

Form: 63-160 D

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
2-2 at Catterick but 0-5 elsewhere; well beaten twice in May but her stable, which also runs King's Crown, is in much better form now; drops in class and can't discount.
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2nd

6

(9)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:42 Thirsk

Military Girl

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Better than ever this season and she went 2-3 for the campaign in 11-runner handicap over C&D 11 days ago; showed a good attitude there so merits serious consideration nudged up 2lb.

11/4

1st

2

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Military Girl

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Built on her reappearance when beating her five rivals at Ayr (5f, good to firm) 16 days ago; won a maiden on good to soft in 2024 and has claims back up 5lb.

5/1

1st

6

(5)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Ayr

Military Girl

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

2-3 at Catterick, fending off Lucius Aurelius there (5f, good to firm; from 4lb higher) in April 2025; 0-8 since but did take a step back in the right direction when third to Betweenthesticks on seasonal reappearance at Pontefract (5f, good; 9-2) four weeks ago; possible player.

4/1

7/1

Form: 581372 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Ready winner of a Class 6 handicap at Nottingham (5f, good) in May; solid effort in two of his three starts since but this veteran may remain vulnerable at this level.
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6th

5

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Catterick

Glory Fighter

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Two of 11 wins have been over C&D; latest success was at Nottingham (5f, good) in April but rather disappointing since; has a bit to prove.

9/1

15th

17

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Glory Fighter

9st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Admirable veteran who recorded his 11th win when making all at Nottingham (5f, good) last month; not disgraced at Ripon next time; should make another bold bid.

16/1

5th

4

(1)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Ripon

Glory Fighter

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Admirable veteran who recorded his 11th win when making all at Nottingham (5f, good) last month; there wasn't much separating the first five but he's only 2lb higher here and should give it another good shot.

7/2

Form: 233121 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Enjoying a good year, winning four times (including C&D) and recording his best form for his current stable at Doncaster three weeks ago; 3lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run; yard also runs Military Girl.
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10th

1

(10)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Kings Crown

10st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Now 3lb lower than when winning on AW at Newcastle (5f) in January; fair form on turf last twice, latest when 2l fourth at Thirsk (5f, good); has won on fast ground; each-way chance.

6/1

4th

3

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:42 Thirsk

Kings Crown

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

C&D winner who got back on track with third of ten in 5f Pontefract handicap 25 days ago; in the mix again.

7/1

3rd

3

(6)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Kings Crown

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Two AW wins this winter; never in the hunt at Wetherby last month on his return to turf but he is effective over C&D and seems to handle any ground; not ruled out.

8/1

20/1

Form: 40-674 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Latest fourth at Nottingham was his best run this year but he still only beat one home; others bring more compelling claims.
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9th

10

(3)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mini Magna

8st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Antony Brittain

Down to a career-low mark but he's been well held on Tapeta in last three starts and his last win was at Bath in August 2023; opposable.

25/1

6th

2

(8)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mini Magna

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Down to a career-low mark and wasn't beaten far at Newcastle three runs back when 4lb higher; however, lesser performances have followed at Southwell, where he's run well in the past.

10/1

14th

8

(14)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Mini Magna

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Won twice as a 2yo for Ed Dunlop; 0-11 for current stable and he's been well short of his best so far this year; drawn widest on a rare 6f run.

25/1

33/1

Form: 669989 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Tumbled down the weights for Ruth Carr this summer but with some justification; headgear experiment aborted and he now goes in a new tongue tie; type to pop up at some point but perhaps on AW.
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4th

3

(6)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Invincible Crown

9st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Gained a belated first turf success (18th attempt) when getting up on the line at Musselburgh (5f, good) 15 days ago; his record doesn't make him an obvious one to follow up but he should remain competitive off 4lb higher.

9/2

1st

1

(5)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Invincible Crown

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

3-12 on AW compared to 0-17 on turf but last week's second at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) suggests he can pick up a win on the grass off this sort of mark; has to enter calculations, although any easing of the ground possibly not ideal.

100/30

2nd

5

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

13:00 Nottingham

Invincible Crown

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

All three wins have been on the AW at Wolverhampton over 5f but he caught the eye finishing strongly for fourth at Thirsk (5f, good; Irish Dancer was second) nine days ago; possibly an unfortunate loser on that occasion having been hampered against the rail and and could make amends.

3/1

8/1

Form: 233316 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Form dipped at Hamilton three weeks ago but he had been in good order beforehand, winning 5f handicaps at Hamilton (good) and Ayr (good to soft); drying ground not ideal though.
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10th

8

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Parisiac

9st 11lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Made all over 5f on seasonal debut and finished second on both starts since, latterly under Cara Tuke in 14-runner C&D (soft) contest 16 days ago; evidently in good nick; ought to give another good account.

8/1

2nd

5

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Parisiac

10st 1lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

He has returned from a break in top form, winning a 5f handicap at Hamilton (good) before a solid second at Carlisle (5f, good to soft) 11 days ago; returning to 6f no issue and he will be fine if it rains; should go well.

100/30

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Payout
Exacta £16.60
Straight Forecast £15.47
Tricast £45.43
Trifecta £51.20

Selections

Telegraph:

King's Crown

TOPSPEED:

Equity Law

SPOTLIGHT:

South Parade

RP RATINGS:

American Bay

Daily Mirror:

South Parade

The Star:

South Parade

POSTDATA:

Equity Law

The Times:

Equity Law

D Express:

Equity Law

The Guardian:

King's Crown

Daily Mail:

King's Crown

The Sun:

King's Crown

Daily Record:

King's Crown