August 29 / 14.05 Thirsk

14.05

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AJA Novice Flat Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap (For Riders With 3 Wins Or Fewer At Start Of Season)

  • Prize money: £2980.2
  • 0m 7f 218y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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AJA Novice Flat Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap (For Riders With 3 Wins Or Fewer At Start Of Season)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 311862

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three 7f turf wins (good/good to firm) in June/July; a couple of below-par effort followed but she produced a career-best when second of ten over 7f at Catterick (good to firm) off this mark 11 days ago; has the done the majority of her racing in the last couple of years over 7f but had winning form over further earlier in her career; should go well.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(5)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Coconut Bay

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Losing run is mounting up; however, well treated on best form and last few efforts (432) suggest her turn may be near; runner-up at Thirsk (7f) latest; not dismissed.

7/1

2nd

3

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Thirsk

Coconut Bay

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Won four times last year, the most recent coming at Catterick off a 9lb higher mark than today's; her last two efforts have been solid and she's an each-way contender.

4/1

3rd

6

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Coconut Bay

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tristan Davidson

Won four times last year; this 7yo hasn't been in the same form this season but her recent 3l fourth to Classy Clarets at Musselburgh (7f, good) was a step back in the right direction and she's a three-time winner at Catterick; remains 8lb below her last winning mark and is capable of going well.

7/1

Form: 275312 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
In good form for new yard this summer, recording a comfortable win at Redcar (1m, good) in July and just as good when second at Musselburgh (7f, good) three weeks ago (both under Rebecca Hitchen); another prominent showing is on the cards with the return to 1m in his favour.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(10)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

14:13 Thirsk

Sandret

11st 5lb

J: Mr Liam Baxter

T: Sam England

Unproven on ground softer than good; far from solid on his efforts this term; however, won this race (narrowly) off 1lb higher 12 months ago and has clear possibilities if back in similar form.

10/1

8th

1

(8)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

13:35 Beverley

Sandret

11st 2lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Won at Redcar and Thirsk for today's rider last season (both over 1m on good ground), but hasn't shown the same level of form in two runs this term; conditions suit and back on last winning mark.

20/1

8th

3

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:30 Pontefract

Sandret

10st 13lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Veteran who has been ridden by Rebecca Hitchen since joining current yard, posting form figures of 31216; hindered by wide trip in AW contest on reappearance most recently; could go well with that outing under his belt.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 453533 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Running to a consistent level in 2025, including third of six at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) last Saturday; this veteran should be in the thick of the action once more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Carlisle

Jewel Maker

10st 2lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

On the downgrade these days but his latest fourth of 13 at Musselburgh (1m, good) was a fair effort on Monday; will need more from the same mark but this stiffer test should suit.

10/1

4th

4

(4)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Jewel Maker

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Generally struggled this season and the years look to be catching up now; an easy 1m such as this would have been a bare minimum even in his pomp and Thats My Boy Luke may be his yard's best chance.

12/1

6th

6

(5)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Jewel Maker

9st 6lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who is a dual winner (including over C&D) here but his recent form is not so encouraging, just seventh of 13 in 1m2f Newcastle handicap 17 days ago; needs to get back on track.

16/1

Form: 002760

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Only just lost out at Carlisle (7f, soft) in June but hasn't done so well in three outings over 7f/6f since; up in trip on return from wind surgery with a tongue-tie also added.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

16

(8)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Who Wants Me

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Underwent a second wind operation prior to her return to action in May and it appears to have done the trick, as she followed her breakthrough win at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) with a comfortable success at Ayr (5f, good); poorly drawn at York last time (wore cheekpieces); could still have a bigger run in her.

16/1

17th

14

(15)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Who Wants Me

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Underwent a second wind operation prior to her return to action in May and it appears to have done the trick, as she followed her breakthrough win at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) with a comfortable success at Ayr (5f, good) 19 days ago; 6lb higher and connections now reach for cheekpieces; still respected in current form.

9/1

1st

3

(6)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:11 Ayr

Who Wants Me

10st 13lb

J: Mr Lucas Murphy

T: Iain Jardine

Proved more settled when finally gaining a first win in 7f handicap at Carlisle 11 days ago; up 2lb but not taken lightly in her current mood.

11/4

Form: 459585

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Started out for this yard with some quite encouraging efforts but below par on his last two outings; the first-time cheekpieces and tongue-tie he wore last time are quickly discarded.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Warrnambool

10st 3lb

J: Miss Grace Littmoden

T: Nick Littmoden

Ran respectably with visor fitted at Lingfield (1m, AW) last time, while shaping as if this return to 1m2f is worth exploring; still a maiden but could go well in the retained headgear.

10/1

4th

12

(9)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Warrnambool

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Nick Littmoden

Third of nine over this C&D last October when trained by Michael Keady but he beat only one rival home here over 1m2f on his stable debut nine days ago and his record now reads 0-18; drops back in trip with a visor added.

12/1

11th

1

(5)

11th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Warrnambool

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Nick Littmoden

0-17 and unplaced in his last three starts off this mark; returns to his former trainer after 228 days off; market should be revealing.

7/1

Form: -60586

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f Carlisle nursery (soft) last August but has lost her way since, faring little better back from wind surgery at Carlisle seven weeks ago; falling in the weights but need to see more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(2)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

14:13 Thirsk

Suzette

10st 10lb

J: Mr William Pearman

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Returns to her ideal sphere but has a doubt over current form, having achieved little in AW event on stable/seasonal debut; 0-12 since winning on handicap debut two years ago.

25/1

11th

2

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Suzette

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Won a nursery at Carlisle (7f, soft) off a 15lb higher mark in August 2024; not at the same level last year but starts out for her new yard off a reduced mark; tongue tied; worth a market check.

12/1

7th

10

(7)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Suzette

9st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Won a 7f Carlisle nursery (soft) off a 13lb higher mark in August last season; ran one of her best races since then when third at Beverley last time (8.5f, soft); below par both previous AW runs (first after a break); bit to prove.

8/1

Form: 536320

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Placed twice around 1m in July but ran poorly at Doncaster last time, taking his record to 0-13; bounce back needed under Jude Fernandes, who had his first winner at Goodwood last week.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(9)

17th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Redcar

Epicurian Lad

10st 3lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard Fahey

Still a maiden but is attractively treated on best form and less exposed at this trip than shorter; interesting, especially with useful and in-form amateur Eireann Cagney booked.

9/2

6th

7

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Epicurian Lad

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Fairly treated on a couple of pieces of form during the summer, but recent efforts not amongst his best and now 0-15; others preferred.

12/1

5th

5

(4)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

15:52 Pontefract

Epicurian Lad

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Good third at Hamilton (good) in July and he bumped into an improving filly when a modest second at Ripon (also about 1m, soft) one week later; form has dipped the last twice but he's not totally dismissed from this career-low mark reunited with Oisin Orr; first try at 1m2f.

9/1

Form: 408414 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Came with a strong run from the rear to get off the mark at Beverley (extended 7f, soft) last month, his third start for Ruth Carr; raced keenly and couldn't sustain his effort late on when fourth in 1m classified event at Ayr three weeks later; that probably shouldn't be taken to suggest he can't make an impact from his new mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(6)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:12 Redcar

Woodrafff

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Tends to be slowly away and is the type who needs everything to drop right if he's to win, but he's run several good races on AW this year and was fourth of 14 back on turf at Thirsk (7f, good) recently; in the mix.

7/1

4th

16

(10)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Woodrafff

9st 1lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Three-time winner who is fine at 7f or 1m; has been running well for a while and latest effort in the new visor at Newcastle can be upgraded.

14/1

7th

11

(2)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Woodrafff

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Running well at this level in recent weeks, coming from last to first over 1m here before finishing second at Wolverhampton (8.6f) and Southwell (1m); just as effective at 7f; the blinkers he's worn on his last five starts are now replaced by a first-time visor; should go well again.

11/4

Form: 6099

Last run: 86 days

W: 10st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Modest form at best in four outings for Kevin Frost, including tailed off on 1m handicap debut in June; stable has enjoyed success with new recruits under both codes this summer but can still only watch.
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Verdict Starting price

9

(3)

17th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:18 Beverley

William Marshal

9st 2lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Sara Ender

Big prices and well beaten all starts for two different yards; first-time headgear will need to make a huge difference.

66/1

11th

9

(4)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

William Marshal

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Yet to make the frame from five starts, latest when last of ten on stable debut at Thirsk (1m, good; 100-1) ten days ago; others preferred.

50/1

10

(7)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

14:05 Thirsk

William Marshal

10st 2lb

J: Miss Stephanie Dorey

T: Sara Ender

Modest form at best in four outings for Kevin Frost, including tailed off on 1m handicap debut in June; stable has enjoyed success with new recruits under both codes this summer but can still only watch.

40/1

9/1

Form: 333243

Last run: 59 days

W: 10st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Reached the frame on all six handicap starts at up to 1m2f for Andrew Balding, although he did look awkward under pressure on occasions; changed hands for 8,000gns in July; headgear worn on last four runs is left off starting out for new yard.
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4th

7

9th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell

Paragon

10st 11lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Pam Sly

Made fairly encouraging handicap debut over C&D (good) last month and his recent fourth in first-time cheekpieces at Market Rasen (2m, good) was also respectable; needs to find something extra today, though.

8/1

4th

5

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

20:42 Market Rasen

Paragon

11st 3lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Pam Sly

0-11 on the Flat and 0-4 over hurdles; made a fairly encouraging handicap hurdle debut when sixth of 13 at Southwell (2m, good) this month, though, and might be boosted by refitted cheekpieces here.

7/1

6th

4

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:42 Southwell

Paragon

11st 1lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Pam Sly

Modest maiden on Flat and a similar story over hurdles, all maidens; handicaps are now a better option but he's unconvincing.

20/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £20.10
Straight Forecast £28.94
Tricast £276.89
Trifecta £226.20

Selections

The Times:

Suzette

SPOTLIGHT:

Sandret

Telegraph:

Paragon

POSTDATA:

Epicurian Lad

The Guardian:

Coconut Bay

The Sun:

Jewel Maker

Daily Record:

Paragon

Daily Mail:

Suzette

D Express:

Suzette

The Star:

Epicurian Lad

RP RATINGS:

Sandret

Daily Mirror:

Sandret