September 06 / 17.35 Thirsk

17.35

Good

Moody Construction Handicap

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 15 runners
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Moody Construction Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

10/1 (Won)

Form: 048614 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing run when making all off a reduced mark at Southwell (7f, AW) in July; came up short behind Count Palatine at Carlisle last month but was beaten less than 2l and he remains well treated on his old form; not ruled out.
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19th

1

(13)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:00 York

Master Richard

10st 2lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Ann Duffield

Down the field ten days ago following a break, when usual front-running tactics weren't adopted on first start since rejoining this yard; however, running well in defeat otherwise this year and he's a two-time C&D winner; probably fine on good to soft, unproven on soft; could make a bold bid.

14/1

9th

3

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Master Richard

9st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Ann Duffield

Front-runner; still 10lb higher than when winning over C&D in July last year, but has been beaten less than a length off similar marks in each of his last four starts; faces other speed influences but still respected on first start back with his former trainer.

8/1

3rd

2

(11)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Master Richard

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Noel Wilson

A dual 7f winner in 2025 for Ann Duffield; returned with very good placed efforts in 7f handicaps at Newcastle and Musselburgh this spring and not out of things starting out for another new yard here.

4/1

Form: 323311 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 323311 since July and he won with plenty in hand at Ayr and Chepstow (both at 7f on good); up another 8lb but he's raised his form to a new level with those wins and is strongly respected in hat-trick bid.
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16th

3

(20)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:48 Redcar

Highfield Viking

10st 0lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: John & Sean Quinn

He returned to form when third of 14 at Ayr (7f, soft) in September and backed it up, despite hanging, when scoring over that C&D (heavy) 17 days ago; up 3lb but he's won off higher and on good ground; can go well providing stall 20 proves no barrier.

5/1

1st

2

(3)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:08 Ayr

Highfield Viking

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Disappointing this year but has dropped down the weights and he was back on song when third over C&D (soft) recently; this C&D winner can be in the mix if backing up that latest effort.

4/1

3rd

2

(12)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Highfield Viking

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

C&D winner but has struggled badly in recent starts, including failing to beat a rival on AW 12 days ago; regular blinkers were left off then but return now; hard to build up too much enthusiasm.

16/1

13/2

Form: -20901 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Turned things around after a short break when dead-heating in a 22-runner handicap at York (7f, good to soft) in July; back up 3lb in the weights but he was as good as ever last time and he seems tactically versatile; respected.
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3rd

8

(3)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Newbury

Pressures On

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Usually seen over further but he goes well on slow ground and is only 1lb higher than for his big-field win at York last summer (7f, good to soft); big run wouldn't be a bolt from the blue.

12/1

5th

2

(8)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:33 Newcastle (AW)

Pressures On

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ed Dunlop

Didn't appear to be crying out for the return to 1m at Doncaster and weakened late on; this is his trip, over which he was twice runner-up at Wolverhampton in March; not handicapped out of it, either.

4/1

12/1

Form: 676145 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Justified support when scoring at Pontefract (6f, good) in July but he didn't fire when favourite in a small field at Hamilton last time; needs to step up again after that and this is highly competitive back up in trip.
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2

(11)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Pontefract

The Good Biscuit

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Five wins and a second from his 13 visits to Pontefract; better than ever with his C&D success 11 days ago but he is 4lb higher in a stronger race and a double-figure stall isn't optimal.

7/2

1st

1

(8)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:03 Pontefract

The Good Biscuit

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ruth Carr

Hit a rich vein of form this summer, including a pair of C&D wins on good to firm; not at best when fifth of nine at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) 19 days ago but his good Pontefract record makes him a dangerous one to discount.

10/1

5th

9

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

The Good Biscuit

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Eight-time turf winner who has won three of his last four starts, including a comfortable success at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; up another 5lb but he's been as good as ever this summer and could continue on an upward curve; respected.

11/2

8/1

Form: -07002 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Has a patchy record but he bounced back with a close second behind Count Palatine at Carlisle (7f) 17 days ago; nudged up 2lb but he's still below his last winning mark and is effective on fast and slow ground; shortlisted.
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19th

3

(2)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Silent Move

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Inconsistent and has failed to shine on last two starts but may have been unsuited by soft ground then Tapeta; runner-up at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) in August then fifth of 15 at Thirsk (7f, good) where he was denied a clear run, and it will be no surprise if he bounces back with a big effort.

20/1

5th

11

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Silent Move

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

Three turf wins to his name; patchy record in 2025 though and others are more appealing in today's field.

10/1

1

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

17:15 Ayr

Silent Move

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Looked unfortunate when beaten less than a length into second of seven at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) last month and didn't enjoy a clear run when fifth of 15 at Thirsk (7f, good) since; acts on ground ranging from good to firm to good to soft; still 2lb below last winning mark; a player.

5/1

Form: 329721 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
C&D winner (good to soft) last autumn and he got back on the scoresheet when finishing well to beat Silent Move at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) last month; up 4lb but that was a personal best last time and he's a big player again if this sets up for his closing style.
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7th

2

(3)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:38 Ayr

Count Palatine

10st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Not at the top of his game at Beverley on last two starts but hasn't run badly and before those he won at Carlisle (7f, good to soft); has a handy record here, including a C&D win on soft, and he's a possible player.

10/1

7th

2

(3)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

16:25 Beverley

Count Palatine

10st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Narrow win in a 7f handicap at Carlisle (good to soft) last month; stretched by 8.4f on heavy ground here 23 days ago; shouldn't be too far away back in trip.

8/1

6th

6

(10)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Beverley

Count Palatine

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Versatile ground-wise and comes into this off the back of a narrow success at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) 11 days ago; only 3lb higher but he may be better over a furlong shorter.

6/1

Form: 703117 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Effective on fast and heavy ground; got back in the groove when winning twice at Ayr (1m/7f) in July but he was disappointing in hat-trick bid there last month; bit to prove again after that and he needs to bounce back near best.
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7

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:30 Redcar

Boy Douglas

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

In prime form in July, winning twice (7f/1m) at Ayr, but the wheels seem to have come off since and he beat only one home on the same course last time; others preferred.

16/1

10th

2

(13)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:40 Ayr

Boy Douglas

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Back in prime form in July, winning twice here (1m/7f), but two slightly disappointing efforts have followed and he probably needs to rebound with a career-best performance; effective on all ground.

9/1

7th

4

(5)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Boy Douglas

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Effective on fast and heavy ground; got back in the groove when winning twice at Ayr (1m/7f) in July but he was disappointing in hat-trick bid there last month; bit to prove again after that and he needs to bounce back near best.

9/1

Form: 130094 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
In great form on AW over the winter, winning six Tapeta handicaps between December and April; also a 7f turf winner in May and he ran well when fourth in a Class 3 at Newcastle (6f, AW) last time; only 1lb higher than for that last success and he has possibilities back in this sphere.
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4th

1

(9)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

Oriental Prince

10st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Prevailed by half a length in similarly big field at York (5.4f, good to soft; Class 4) two weekends ago, taking record to 9-39; yard has landed this race for the last two years; respected back down in grade, even with 5lb penalty.

3/1

1st

19

(2)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Oriental Prince

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

The bulk of his winning has been done on AW and although he went close behind Little Mi Mi at Hamilton last month, he looks vulnerable in this field.

20/1

6th

12

(6)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Oriental Prince

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Most wins on the AW but able on turf and stayed on well for second here 20 days ago (good; might not prefer it softer); this is a better race but he'll appreciate chasing a strong pace if ground conditions are suitable; 2lb out of the weights.

10/1

Form: 360609

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ex-German 6yo; made an encouraging stable debut at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in March but he's finished down the field in five subsequent runs; had some serious traffic issues at Brighton last time but he's now 0-19 in Britain and others are preferred.
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3rd

4

(6)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Way To Dubai

10st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Appleby

Better effort when fourth of ten at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) this month and now 2lb below his last winning mark, but he is just 1-42 in Britain.

6/1

4th

10

(12)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Way To Dubai

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Low-key run at Newmarket (6f, good) 12 days ago; return to a longer trip is in his favour but others are more appealing for win purposes.

20/1

11th

12

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Way To Dubai

9st 5lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Michael Appleby

Only 1lb higher than for his Lingfield (1m, AW) in January; up and down since that success and could prove vulnerable back sprinting.

20/1

Form: 86-566 D

Last run: 184 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner but last two were on AW last autumn; now 1lb lower than for last success but he was quiet in final two runs in the spring; left David O'Meara since and has bit to prove on return for new yard.
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14th

6

(9)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

The Cookstown Cafu

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Fionn McSharry

Mid-division on both starts here but last three wins were on Newcastle Tapeta, including 2026 reappearance in April; not disgraced on sole start since (June) but does not appear the percentage call.

12/1

7th

6

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

The Cookstown Cafu

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Campaigned only over 7f-1m; justified favouritism at Newcastle (AW) on seasonal debut, registering a first win since joining current yard; back up 5lb but remains well treated on peak form and he's 2-3 at Pontefract; should remain competitive, provided he stays the new trip.

5/1

11th
15 (13)
Danzan

12/1

Form: 509413 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Recorded his fifth turf win when scoring at Ayr (6f, good to soft) in July and he was a close third under a penalty there a week later; returns after a short break but he's won over C&D in the past and is versatile ground-wise; respected back up in trip.
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8

(7)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

12:50 Catterick

Danzan

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who retains some gusto and won from the front at Ayr (6f, good to soft) in July; however, his last two efforts have been well below par and he could be vulnerable to younger legs.

16/1

6th

5

(2)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:43 Hamilton

Danzan

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who retains some gusto but registered his sole win this term in Class 6; it's over two years since last success above that level.

12/1

125

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Danzan

8st 7lb

T: Tim Easterby

10/1

Form: 198103 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
6yo who has won twice this season and he had a close call when third at Hamilton (6f, good) last time; nudged up 2lb but that was a strong-finishing effort from off the pace and he's respected back up in trip.
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1st

13

(6)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Redcar

Emperor Caradoc

8st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Paul Midgley

Recent form-figures look unappealing but he's probably in better heart than they suggest, ending up with too much to do at Ripon last week; successful on only previous start at Redcar, much earlier in career, and he's now 6lb lower than when winning at Thirsk in the spring; no forlorn hope.

12/1

8th

12

(10)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:49 Ripon

Emperor Caradoc

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Off the mark for 2026 at Thirsk (5f) in May and has proved reliable since; had usual headgear left off when well held at Beverley (5f) ten days ago and no surprise to see him bounce back in refitted cheekpieces.

40/1

10th

9

(12)

16th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:18 Beverley

Emperor Caradoc

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Scored at Thirsk (6f) in May and largely in good form since, coming home third in his group when midfield in 20-runner handicap at Ripon (6f) last time; can make his presence felt off a 2lb lower mark for yard that has taken past two runnings.

20/1

20/1

Form: 870-75 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f Haydock handicap (good) for Richard Hannon last summer; mainly disappointing since but he returned for new yard when an encouraging fifth of 13 at Newcastle last month; has claims if he can build on that and he's not ruled out.
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6th

5

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Newmarket (July)

Sedgemoor

8st 10lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Ryan

Sole win on turf came over two years ago and his last two efforts have been moderate; this mark is fine if first-time cheekpieces spark him back to life, however.

16/1

9th

15

(16)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newbury

Sedgemoor

8st 11lb

J: Connor Planas

T: John Ryan

Two wins at Newcastle (6f, AW) this year, but not very consistent and was well beaten at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) last month; 2lb out of the weights; stable also runs White Ladder.

25/1

33/1

Form: -07447

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Three wins over 6f for Roger Varian but has form figures of 07447 for new yard this season; mark continues to fall but he's been beaten around 6l in his last two runs and others are preferred.
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10th

11

(12)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brave Empire

8st 13lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Ran well when a close fourth of 16 at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last month, but didn't back it up at Pontefract (5f, good; first-time hood) a fortnight ago; opposable given his wide draw and a losing run of 22.

10/1

7th

9

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Brave Empire

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Losing run up to 21, but he ran well to finish a close fourth of 16 at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last month; a few winners have come out of that race and a hood is given a go, but the drop to 5f may not be ideal even on a stiff track like this.

7/1

4th

8

(12)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Brave Empire

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Ivan Furtado

Very useful juvenile/3yo for Roger Varian but his last win was in February 2024 and he's not made an impact in seven runs this year; mark continues to fall but losing run is up to 20 and others are preferred.

14/1

Form: 901770 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Added to his three AW wins when scoring over C&D (good) in July but he's not come close to that form in three runs since; new headgear is now tried and he needs to get back near best.
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5th

3

(6)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Mereside Madness

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Four wins for the Barrons include three at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta); 16lb below last winning mark, but five starts since returning for this yard in February leave him with plenty to prove, despite the drop in grade.

25/1

10th

13

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Mereside Madness

8st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Scott Dixon

Well short of his best since joining this yard, only beating a handful of runners home in his four runs in 2026; tumbling down the weights but not a solid option.

33/1

9th

12

(8)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Ffos Las

Mereside Madness

8st 10lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

A four-time winner but has been regressing for a while and no effort of note for current yard.

33/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £82.96
Tricast £405.95

Selections

RP RATINGS:

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Telegraph:

Oriental Prince

POSTDATA:

Silent Move

SPOTLIGHT:

Count Palatine

NEWMARKET:

Pressure's On

TOPSPEED:

Boy Douglas

The Star:

Highfield Viking

The Guardian:

Emperor Caradoc

D Express:

Oriental Prince

The Times:

Altmore

Daily Mail:

Altmore

The Sun:

Silent Move

Daily Record:

Count Palatine

Daily Mirror:

Pressure's On