August 15 / 19.10 Thirsk

19.10

Good To Firm

Vision Windows “A Clear Winner” Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Vision Windows “A Clear Winner” Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 530-68 BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Made quite promising seasonal/handicap debut when sixth of 14 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June but again raced too freely when a disappointing favourite over that trip last month and needs the new hood to help him settle better on this first 7f attempt.
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9

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Fire Flame

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Roger Varian

Responded well to the fitting of a hood when off the mark at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) in August; best effort since when fourth of ten at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) 11 days ago; still 4lb higher than for his win so needs a bit more.

17/2

9

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Fire Flame

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Roger Varian

Responded well to the fitting of a hood when off the mark at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) in August; best effort since when fourth of ten at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) 11 days ago; still 4lb higher than for his win so needs a bit more.

17/2

4th

8

(9)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Fire Flame

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Off the mark at sixth attempt when scoring with hood added at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) in August; finished a 5l sixth in both runs since but he had some traffic issues on both occasions and still looks feasibly treated on his peak form; could be a big factor if he gets the breaks this time.

7/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 8-2629

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; found 1m on soft ground too taxing last time but kept on well for second on handicap debut at Leicester (7f, good to firm) two starts ago and has good claims if judged on that effort; cheekpieces added.
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4th

4

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

19:15 Epsom

Panelli

9st 6lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Stuart Williams

Began year in good form on AW, losing out only by a head at Chelmsford (7f) on latest outing in February; still on a workable mark and should be fine back on turf; contender if tuned up after his break.

7/2

2nd

7

(6)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Panelli

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Signed off for George Boughey with a breakthrough 1m Lingfield success and in good form since for his current trainer, runner-up in 1m Kempton handicap 22 days ago; he can make his presence felt again.

7/2

2nd

7

(5)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Panelli

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

His win for George Boughey was achieved over a mile and his three runs for new connections have been 5f, 6f and 7f; latest Southwell run was more promising and he is one to be interested back up in distance.

5/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 238224

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden after 12 starts but scores high marks for his consistency for Tom Dascombe this year; makes stable debut with trip/ground suitable and ought to be right in the thick of things again.
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17th

19

(15)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

High On Hope

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

AW form this year features two wins in January and creditable fifth in the Lincoln Trial; only 1-14 on turf and looks unfavourably handicapped, being 4lb higher than last appearance in this sphere.

20/1

4th

8

(3)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

High On Hope

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

1m Polytrack wins at Chelmsford and Kempton in January; respectable fifth in Class 2 events on last two starts, including over 8.6f here 13 days ago but it remains to be seen whether this step up in trip will suit him.

7/1

5th

12

(9)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 2

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

High On Hope

8st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Won Class 4 handicaps at Chelmsford and Kempton in January; respectable efforts in stronger company twice since but he needs a career best to take this.

25/1

4th
1 (8)
Annsar

10/1

Form: -11086 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won twice on AW in April (6f maiden/7f novice) but has found things tougher in turf handicaps on last three appearances (6f-1m) and arrives here with something to prove.
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Verdict Starting price

10

(5)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Annsar

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

2-2 at Lingfield, winning a 6f maiden and a 7f novice here in April; the handicapper has been in command through the summer though and the return to this track isn't enough to tempt.

20/1

8

(2)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Annsar

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

A dual 6f/7f AW scorer in the spring and she got back on track when fourth of nine in 7f Thirsk handicap 18 days ago; she can make her presence felt from an easing mark.

14/1

4th

1

(8)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Thirsk

Annsar

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jack Jones

Won twice on AW in April (6f maiden/7f novice) but has found things tougher in turf handicaps on last three appearances (6f-1m) and arrives here with something to prove.

10/1

11/2

Form: -44663 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Gave good account when third at Musselburgh (7f, good) last month and is still on a workable mark after subsequent 1lb nudge but he's 0-8 now and some of the others in this line-up appeal more.
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2nd

5

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Worcester

Arbitration

10st 11lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Won over 9.4f on the AW last September for Karl Burke and bought for 67,000gns at the sales; the hood could be a significant addition as he pulled way too hard when beaten 9l behind the favourite at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good).

3/1

2nd

6

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

17:30 Newton Abbot

Arbitration

10st 10lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Won over 9.4f on the AW last September for Karl Burke, his only win in 12 outings; of useful ability and he fetched 67,000gns at the sales.

5/2

8th

12

(4)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

16:30 Nottingham

Arbitration

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Won at Wolverhampton last month when upped to 9.4f on his only AW start; creditable fourth of 11 to Stormy Monday at Doncaster (good to soft) 12 days later when upped to 1m2f, but he raced freely at and near the front and others prove stronger late on; concern same will happen today.

10/1

20/1

Form: 43-190 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Delivered on earlier promise when winning Catterick novice (7f, good to firm) in May but both subsequent handicap runs (1m2f/1m) were very disappointing; drops back in trip here; needs to get career back on track.
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2nd

5

(2)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Pontefract

Far Ahead

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Novice winner who is 0-12 in handicaps but has shown positive signs with second-place finishes at Beverley (behind Anificas Beauty on worse terms) and Hamilton the last twice, despite taking a good hold both times; possibilities, especially if settling better.

7/2

2nd

5

(4)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Far Ahead

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Only win so far was in a Catterick novice in May 2025 (7f, good to firm); best run this term when second at Beverley last time (8.5f, good to firm); a possible.

4/1

2nd

11

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Far Ahead

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Largely out of sorts this season, beating just two in 1m Ripon handicap last time; not easy to make a case for.

16/1

Form: 123245 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won quite stylishly in first-time cheekpieces at Ayr (7f, good) in June and has posted some good efforts in defeat since; much more exposed than some of these but probably won't be far away.
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4th

1

(7)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Anthropologist

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Went close over C&D in March and won at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) 13 days later; not at the same level on his three starts since, particularly on turf on last two outings, but the return to Tapeta could prompt a revival.

7/1

8th

14

(13)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

Anthropologist

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Herrington

7f-1m AW winner and 7f turf winner (good) last year when 6lb lower; well below par on both AW and turf on his last two starts and he does have a little to prove after that.

20/1

4th

6

(2)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:28 Yarmouth

Anthropologist

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Gained his third success when winning at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March having got plenty of cover when there was a headwind; wasn't able to match that effort there 23 days ago and now steps back up in grade; returns to turf with place claims.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3-3014

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Came good at fifth attempt, in Doncaster novice (6f, good) last month, and was creditable fourth of 16 in York handicap (7f, good) three weeks ago; likely contender again here.
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3rd

8

(10)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Mystical Storm

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

6f novice win here last summer came after a wind op; well beaten at Pontefract on his seasonal return, after which he underwent further wind surgery; dangerous mark if it has the desired effect.

12/1

6th

6

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Pontefract

Mystical Storm

8st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Underwent wind surgery prior to his Doncaster novice success last July (6f, good); ran well in a 7f handicap at York two weeks later but his form dropped off afterwards; gelded during his absence; dangerous mark but may find others having his measure now back from a break.

12/1

10th

11

(13)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:00 Doncaster

Mystical Storm

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Returned from wind surgery with a 6f novice win at Doncaster in July and subsequently achieved more when a close fourth of 16 in a 7f handicap at York in July; not so tempting on subsequent runs though and offputting he declined a soft-ground race last month.

12/1

Form: 2-3068

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Kept on for very respectable sixth at Newcastle (1m, AW) in June but was unable to land a telling blow over that trip on turf at York last month and is now 0-7; others have more pressing claims.
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6th

2

(3)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:58 Carlisle

Jamaican Storm

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Just did enough to open account at Newcastle (1m, AW) in March, his 17th start, and also ran well when third behind The Gay Blade over C&D (good) last month, having made a big forward move in the early stages; his tendency to race too freely remains a worry but he can make his presence felt.

5/1

3rd

3

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Jamaican Storm

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

1-19 and his best form has come on the AW, albeit he didn't run very well at Southwell last time and his previous fourth of 13 at Thirsk (1m, good) was better; frame material again based on that effort.

10/1

9th

10

(10)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Jamaican Storm

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Placed twice here in March prior to getting off the mark at Newcastle (1m, AW), winning by a nose; ran a solid race when fourth of 13 at Thirsk (1m, good) 27 days ago and has claims back on this surface.

9/1

Non-runners

Empire Power

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £55.80
Straight Forecast £49.91
Tricast £123.25
Trifecta £173.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

High On Hope

RP RATINGS:

Mystical Storm

TOPSPEED:

Panelli

Daily Record:

Empire Power

NEWMARKET:

Annsar

D Express:

Arbitration

Daily Mirror:

Mystical Storm

The Star:

Mystical Storm

POSTDATA:

Panelli

Daily Mail:

Panelli

The Times:

High On Hope

Telegraph:

High On Hope

The Guardian:

High On Hope

The Sun:

High On Hope