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

6

(8)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:43 Thirsk

Equity Law

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Off a reduced mark he won a 5f handicap at Pontefract (good ground) 54 days ago; still has handicapping scope off 3lb higher.

13/2

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

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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7th

4

(4)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

American Bay

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Runner-up off 2lb higher at Redcar (5f, good to firm) in June; respectable fifth (Castan sixth) of 12 at Thirsk (5f, good) 12 days ago; enters calculations for last year's winning yard.

5/1

5th

4

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

American Bay

9st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Paul Midgley

C&D winner; below par in a big field at York (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago but plenty of form this season that makes him of interest; Jack Callan's claim a bonus; one to consider back at 5f.

8/1

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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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5th

1

(3)

25th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

South Parade

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

C&D winner who has returned to form on her last two starts, finishing third over C&D (good) then winning at Ayr (5f, good); remains well treated on her old form and she's respected.

9/4

1st

7

(11)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

South Parade

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Thrown in on last summer's best form and there were clear signs of a revival with her third of six at Musselburgh (5f, good) eight days ago; Ethan Tindall takes off a handy 5lb and she is one to be interested in.

10/1

3rd

5

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

20:55 Musselburgh

South Parade

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Should be making a big impact off her lowly mark but her 2026 campaign has been underwhelming thus far; has won over C&D and dropping into a Class 6 will help; still not entirely convincing.

8/1

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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3rd

10

(14)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Miss Brazen

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has a soft-ground C&D win on her record; well handicapped on this year's best but she has a wide stall to contend with and she needs to step forward from her recent Catterick fifth.

12/1

5th

4

(9)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Miss Brazen

9st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Returned to action with a win at Nottingham (5f, good) in April and she ran a cracker at Beverley one month later; not so good twice since and a lower draw would have been preferred.

10/1

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

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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11th

3

(15)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Military Girl

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Two wins on good ground this summer (handles good to soft) and she ran well off this mark in her hat-trick bid in June; not at the same level this month though and soft ground and stall 15 leave her with a look of vulnerability.

14/1

5th

2

(3)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

Military Girl

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Better than ever this season, with form figures of 3112, and her latest win was over C&D (good); usually comes from off the pace and she split two rivals who raced more prominently when runner-up here in June; returns after a short break but she's strongly respected off same mark as last time.

2/1

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

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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9th

7

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Ripon

Glory Fighter

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Front-running veteran who has won 11 times; his last success was off 4lb higher at Nottingham (5f, good) in April but he's been disappointing since and needs to get back on track.

20/1

6th

6

(4)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

Glory Fighter

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Front-running veteran who has won 11 times including over C&D; got pestered for the lead at Catterick last time but he's been disappointing since his win at Nottingham (5f, good) in April and others are preferred.

8/1

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

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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5th

4

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Kings Crown

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

Has a better strike-rate on the AW (4-26) than on turf (3-39); 4lb below his last winning mark, but has to put a modest effort at Ayr (5f, good to firm) last month behind him.

14/1

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

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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3rd

2

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Invincible Crown

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Triple AW winner who scored on turf (5f, good) in June but his form has gone the wrong way in three subsequent runs; has something to prove and he needs a major revival after a laboured effort at Catterick last time.

8/1

11th

9

(10)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Invincible Crown

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ruth Carr

Got off the mark on turf at Musselburgh in June; not so good twice since and he has a double-figure draw to defy this time.

12/1

4th

2

(2)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:10 Nottingham

Invincible Crown

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ruth Carr

Three-time Wolverhampton winner who finally broke his duck on turf off 3lb lower a month ago (went close over C&D previously); things didn't pan out his way at Catterick last time and he's one to consider.

7/4

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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8th

11

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Parisiac

9st 3lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Iain Jardine

Made all over C&D in June and runner-up on his next two starts; below his best last time at Ayr but a revival would come as no surprise.

14/1

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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