September 15 / 15.50 Thirsk

15.50

Good

Sapphire Selling Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Sapphire Selling Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 0751 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Had a wind operation prior to last week's handicap debut at Lingfield (6f, AW) and it produced a transformation, rewarding strong market support in emphatic fashion, eased down inside the final 100yds and still winning by over 5l; clearly well in under a penalty and although he has to prove as good on turf, and the fact he's dropped into a selling handicap is disconcerting, he's hard to oppose.
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6th

9

(9)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Newbury

Hockney

9st 1lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Front-runner who landed a gamble on his handicap debut at Lingfield (6f, AW) last September and made short work of following up at Thirsk one week later; slow start to his 2026 campaign but things clicked back on AW at Kempton three weeks ago, gamely repelling the reopposing Moving Force; could progress further after just eight runs.

4/1

1st

10

(6)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Hockney

8st 13lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Won twice over 6f last September; below that level since returning this year and still 6lb higher than his last winning mark.

12/1

12th

14

(9)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Hockney

9st 1lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Down the field in three maiden/novice runs but he proved a different proposition on his handicap debut last September (6f, AW; first run after wind surgery), landing a gamble in emphatic fashion; followed up, again easily, in a selling handicap at Thirsk one week later; came up short off his revised mark at Newcastle five weeks ago (first run for 193 days); better than that but dropping to 5f asks a new question of him.

9/1

Form: 52-309

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Promise in novice/maiden company but no impact in two handicaps this summer; drops in class and Billy Loughnane takes over for the first time.
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5th

6

(3)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Ottawa

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Joseph Parr

Back to form with a 6f win at Southwell in December but he has followed it with two lesser efforts; tries new headgear this afternoon.

14/1

6th

2

(9)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ottawa

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Joseph Parr

Patchy form of late, last month's Southwell success (6f, Tapeta) surrounded by lesser efforts; still to convince over this far as well.

20/1

4

(6)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Ottawa

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Joseph Parr

Lacklustre effort at Kempton 15 days ago (7f) but he was placed in his two runs in September (6f); cheekpieces now given a go.

7/1

Form: 36-82

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Didn't build on her debut promise in two further runs for Clive Cox; second of seven on her stable debut at Ffos Las last month (6f, good; cheekpieces on for the first time); makes her handicap debut at a realistic level and could have more to come.
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3

(9)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Thirsk

Speaktotheguvnor

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Didn't build on her debut promise in two further runs for Clive Cox; second of seven on her stable debut at Ffos Las last month (6f, good; cheekpieces on for the first time); makes her handicap debut at a realistic level and could have more to come.

10/1

7

(4)

13th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Ffos Las

Speaktotheguvnor

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jennie Candlish

Beaten only a length on debut at Newbury (6f, good) last August but she's been well beaten in her two starts since, most recently at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) on her final start for Clive Cox 109 days ago; back to 6f with cheekpieces applied on yard debut.

9/2

8th

11

(6)

26th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

Speaktotheguvnor

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Clive Cox

Well held at Kempton on second start last year but she'd previously gone close on debut when third at Newbury (6f, good to firm) in August; retains potential and is one of the likelier options here.

10/1

Form: 507985 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Thrown in on his old form but 2024 was a struggle and it's not been much better in 2025; latest Ripon fifth was more encouraging though and he drops in class on his stable debut (same owner); has shown enough on slow ground to think rain wouldn't be an issue.
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6th

6

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

The Green Man

9st 2lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Philip Kirby

Seven wins include three on turf and it was a first success at 7f when scoring at Newcastle (AW; stays 1m) in December; took a good step forward from his return to turf when a keeping-on fourth at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; respected.

6/1

4th

11

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

The Green Man

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

A three-time 6f/7f scorer in 2025; kept busy and in good form (on the AW) this term until only 16th in 7f York handicap eight days ago; he's the type to bounce back though.

16/1

16th

18

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

The Green Man

9st 2lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Philip Kirby

Has raced almost exclusively on Newcastle's AW since joining Phil Kirby last autumn, winning three times (6f/7f) and placed on six other occasions, including last four starts; three 6f turf wins earlier in career (including here on good to firm) provide hope that he can continue the good work now back on the grass.

10/1

Form: 3-4565 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Two 6f wins at Doncaster last summer (soft and good); not found her best in three runs this summer but won't mind rain and she drops in class with cheekpieces given a go; one to take seriously.
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5

(11)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Thirsk

Dazy Mazy

9st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

Two 6f wins at Doncaster last summer (soft and good); not found her best in three runs this summer but won't mind rain and she drops in class with cheekpieces given a go; one to take seriously.

20/1

3

(6)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Thirsk

Dazy Mazy

9st 10lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: John Mackie

Dual Doncaster winner last spring, latterly off a 4lb higher mark; not in much form in two runs on turf, following five months off, and needs to bounce back.

10/1

6th

4

(3)

5th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

17:00 Carlisle

Dazy Mazy

10st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: John Mackie

Two 6f wins at Doncaster last year, one on soft ground; should be sharper for last month's return to action and she's one for the shortlist.

8/1

Form: 708078 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Began the year with a mark 24lb higher but it's been a struggle in handicaps, latterly for new yard; latest effort, when running into dead end after dead end in the straight at Haydock (7f, good; blinkers first time) was a bit more encouraging and he may have found his level now.
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8th

10

(4)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Line Of Force

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

Shooting down the weights but for good reason and doesn't look a winner waiting to happen; belatedly tries 1m for the first time.

14/1

6

(2)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Thirsk

Line Of Force

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Began the year with a mark 24lb higher but it's been a struggle in handicaps, latterly for new yard; latest effort, when running into dead end after dead end in the straight at Haydock (7f, good; blinkers first time) was a bit more encouraging and he may have found his level now.

12/1

8

(10)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 5

16:45 Haydock

Line Of Force

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

Not entirely solid on his form for new stable but has slipped to an attractive mark and Warren Fentiman's claim is a bonus; may prove resurgent if taking well to first-time blinkers.

14/1

Form: 713683 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
All five wins have come over 6f on good to firm ground, the latest off 1lb lower in June; effective on good to soft, as when third of ten at Hamilton 12 days ago, but others appeal more for win purposes.
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6th

6

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Pontefract

One Of Our Own

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Back to winning ways at Redcar (6f) in May and has continued in good nick, third of 12 there (6f) last time; this C&D scorer needs considering.

10/1

3rd

2

(10)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

One Of Our Own

11st 2lb

J: Miss Rebekah Duffy

T: Rebecca Menzies

Beat Mister Sky Blue by 2l to win over C&D this month but was comfortably held off this 6lb higher mark last week; consistent.

13/2

Form: 15522U D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Two wins in 7f classified events last month; runner-up in his last two completed starts; unseated rider early at Chester on Friday; each-way shout but hardly an unknown quantity.
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8

(8)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Thirsk

B Associates

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: James Owen

Two wins in 7f classified events last month; runner-up in his last two completed starts; unseated rider early at Chester on Friday; each-way shout but hardly an unknown quantity.

8/1

10

(7)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:55 Chester

B Associates

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Fourth, nearest at the finish, to Hallowed Time in this last year; back with James Owen again and arrives in the midst of a productive spell, recent second-place finishes (visored) to add to earlier wins at Yarmouth and Brighton (7f); can often miss the break though, which isn't ideal at Chester.

5/1

2nd

3

(8)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:58 Lingfield (AW)

B Associates

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: James Owen

Nine of his ten wins have been on turf and he came from off the pace when good second off this mark at Brighton (6f; first-time visor) last month; has claims if he can repeat that form but he's 1-12 on AW and that success was in a claimer.

7/2

Form: 008984 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent 12-race maiden; not beaten far at Musselburgh (7f; sent off joint favourite) last time but even that effort needs bettering here.
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4th

6

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:33 Newmarket (July)

Tuscan Point

8st 13lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

Started well for this yard but the wheels have come off lately, finishing last over C&D one month ago then finishing tailed off on AW last Monday; not easy to suggest after that.

20/1

11th

1

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tuscan Point

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

2-5 on AW, most recently at Lingfield (5f) in April off 5lb lower; beaten three times on turf since but can't be discounted back on AW despite going without any aids.

11/2

7th

3

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Newmarket (July)

Tuscan Point

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Adam Kirby

Back to his best since joining his current yard but he's shot up the weights and there have been some costly defeats to go with two AW wins; now 0-17 on turf, having pulled hard in a messy Bath affair last time, and will need a career-best effort to take this.

5/1

Form: 668834 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Solid in-frame efforts at Ayr and Southwell on her last two starts; shouldn't be far away with a repeat.
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5th

8

(6)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Laurens Dream

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Both her wins have come at Newcastle (6f and 7f); she has finished second in 7f classified events on her last three starts but she will need to raise her game to take this; the return to Newcastle and switch to blinkers could spark extra though.

5/1

2nd

5

(6)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:25 Southwell (AW)

Laurens Dream

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Losing run stands at 18 but she has run well in 7f classified events on Tapeta on her last two starts, the latest here last week; strong claims in this field.

2/1

14

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Laurens Dream

9st 2lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Michael & David Easterby

Gained both wins on Newcastle AW last November; 0-12 on turf but has frame possibilities on some of her recent form; drop back to Class 6 looks a plus.

12/1

20/1

Form: 823370

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
In the money in three runs in July/August (7f-1m; various ground) but she's dropped away having gone off hard on her last two starts; return to sprinting might help but others appeal more.
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6th

10

(5)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tootsie

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

0-21 but a few of her recent efforts, including when fourth of nine in a 0-55 handicap over C&D (first-time visor) ten days ago, give her each-way claims.

7/1

4th

7

(7)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tootsie

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Phil McEntee

Formerly with Tim Easterby and now 0-20 after making it 0-5 for this yard when well held in a classified race at Southwell five days ago; switches to a visor.

16/1

4th

7

(3)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:25 Southwell (AW)

Tootsie

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

0-15 for Tim Easterby and beaten four times for new stable since December 29; latest effort was a bit better but she will need to raise her game again to take this.

10/1

33/1

Form: 950609

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Made a winning stable debut at Newcastle in June (7f) but not much to shout about since; too much to prove for comfort.
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13

(12)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Thirsk

Almutraf

8st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Brian Ellison

Made a winning stable debut at Newcastle in June (7f) but not much to shout about since; too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

9th

11

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Almutraf

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Scored over C&D on stable debut in June off 4lb higher mark; has not been in the same form since but dangerous to write off.

14/1

10th

14

(5)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Almutraf

8st 10lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Successful yard debut over 7f here in June but hasn't repeated the form; was a bit closer at Redcar last time tried in cheekpieces but only beat one home.

16/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £66.00
Straight Forecast £63.24
Tricast £1198.16
Trifecta £1542.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hockney

Telegraph:

Speaktotheguvnor

NEWMARKET:

B Associates

THE NORTH:

Laurens Dream

D Express:

The Green Man

RP RATINGS:

Hockney

POSTDATA:

Hockney

The Times:

Hockney

The Guardian:

Hockney

Daily Mirror:

Hockney

The Sun:

Hockney

Daily Mail:

Speaktotheguvnor

Daily Record:

Speaktotheguvnor

The Star:

B Associates