September 15 / 17.20 Thirsk

17.20

Good

Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Saves Lives Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Saves Lives Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

20/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 875155

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Seen to good effect on stiff, right-handed tracks and has collected two Beverley wins this season (7.4f/8.4f, good to firm); on a fairly tough mark now, though, and looks opposable from stall 11.
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8th

8

(8)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:17 Redcar

Sunny Orange

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

His last four wins have been at Beverley and latest was off 2lb higher (8.4f, good to firm) in April; some creditable efforts across his 14 starts since and his racing too freely offers some excuse for a below-par run over 1m2f at Beverley 16 days ago; yard has had lots of winners in the last fortnight.

8/1

5th

4

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Sunny Orange

9st 10lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

His last four wins have been at Beverley and latest was off this mark (8.4f, good to firm) in April; 0-13 since but he's run plenty of good races including when sixth of 19 at Redcar last week; this step back up in trip is no problem and he's in the mix.

15/2

6th

11

(9)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:54 Redcar

Sunny Orange

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Tim Easterby

His last four wins have been at Beverley and latest was off this mark (8.4f, good to firm) in April; 0-13 since but he's run plenty of good races including when third at Ripon on his penultimate run; one of two runners for that yard and he could be dangerous.

9/1

14/1

Form: 143D414 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Has earned his keep in low-level handicaps this season, winning over C&D and twice over 7.4f at Beverley (all on good to firm); also suited by soft ground but might find this race too competitive.
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2nd

3

(5)

29th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dumfries

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won a Southwell maiden back in 2023; stable in fine form, so following a good third over this trip at Beverley last time (good) is one to consider.

4/1

3rd

2

(6)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:50 Beverley

Dumfries

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Dual 7.5f course winner; turf wins on fast ground but acts when it is slower; not disgraced on his last two starts but more needed despite his reducing mark.

9/2

4th

2

(4)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Dumfries

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Hold-up performer who has yet to hit top form since returning last month, but is 1lb lower than when last successful at Beverley (7f, good to firm) a year ago; has won around here (1m) and worth a second look.

6/1

Form: 672648 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won three times on soft ground at Catterick (7f) last year; has mixed record this season and was soundly beaten last time, but he's on a good mark now and significant rain will enhance his appeal.
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3rd

1

(3)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Homer Stokes

9st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Revived by the drop to 0-50 classified events, runner-up over 7f at Wolverhampton and then C&D before seeing off six rivals in a 1m event here last week; that was a notably weak race, even for the grade, and he has a bit more on his plate as he bids to defy a penalty.

5/2

1st

3

(7)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:02 Southwell (AW)

Homer Stokes

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

No win since 2024 and all his succes has come over 7f; that said, he is effective at this trip and arrives on the back of a pair of runner-up finishes at this level; unlikely to be found a better opportunity to register a first 1m success.

5/4

2nd

3

(2)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Homer Stokes

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

Has won three times over C&D; clear of the remainder when runner-up in a Wolverhampton handicap last time; sound chance down in grade.

11/4

14/1

Form: 8-6525 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Seen only four times this year, with best run his close second of six in modest race at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) two starts ago; sports refitted tongue-tie/cheekpieces; others have more pressing claims.
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10th

11

(5)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Naval Academy

8st 13lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Mark Walford

Seen only four times this year, with best run his close second of six in modest race at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) two starts ago; sports refitted tongue-tie/cheekpieces; others have more pressing claims.

14/1

6

(9)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:05 Nottingham

Naval Academy

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Mark Walford

Ran best race this year when second at Carlisle last time (7f, good to soft); could go well, but ideally suited by some give in the ground and perhaps better at 7f.

15/2

2nd

7

(7)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:50 Carlisle

Naval Academy

9st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Mark Walford

Now 10lb lower than when winning over Haydock's 7f last July and took a step back in the right direction when fifth at Leicester (7f, good to firm) latest; he has soft-ground form if going back far enough.

6/1

Form: 600004 D

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Not firing on all cylinders this season, but well handicapped now and took good step in right direction when fourth at Doncaster (7f, good) in July; eased in grade and well drawn; forecast rain a worry.
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9th

1

(6)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

14:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Muqdad

10st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David O’Meara

Operating below last year's peak form but posted sound effort when third at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last week and remains on same mark as for emphatic C&D success in November; no surprise if he features.

5/1

3rd

4

(4)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Doncaster

Al Muqdad

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David O’Meara

Went close over C&D (good to firm) last month and 1m seemed to stretch him back here since (all wins at 7f, including here); his last success came off this mark; likely to be on the premises under Rodriguez.

5/1

5th

4

(8)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:35 Doncaster

Al Muqdad

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Returned from a break with good third at Ayr (7f, good to firm) in May and he went very close here (7f, good to firm) last Friday; he's done all of his winning at 7f but can be in the mix if the return to 1m isn't an issue.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 6-5660 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Never better than midfield over C&D on recent stable debut, but that was his first run for six months and he's on a tempting mark now; drawn wide but won't mind what the weather does; a possible.
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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

Form: 3-6860

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden; yet to strike form after four runs for new stable this season but will cope if the ground softens and is quite well drawn; Billy Loughnane rides; well worth a second look.
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5th

3

(4)

21st Sep 2026

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:09 Ffos Las

Manhattan Mirage

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Adrian Wintle

Did not get competitive on first two outings this season (5.7f/7.3f; hooded) and is now 0-14 but has run well on soft ground before (unraced on heavy) and might be perked up by a changed of headgear.

14/1

7th

1

(6)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

16:00 Ffos Las

Manhattan Mirage

9st 13lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

13-race maiden who was below form in five runs last year and showed little on his return at Bath in June; his mark continues to drop but is best watched until showing positive signs.

12/1

Form: 134780 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won narrowly off his lower AW mark in March; returned from layoff with down-the-field AW run this month but combination of refitted cheekpieces and heavy rain could prompt a more dynanic performance.
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1

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Broken Spear

10st 0lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

His mark continues to fall and he has lots of good form on soft and heavy ground; won at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March but this 9yo has struggled more recently and he needs to turn things around.

25/1

5

(9)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Broken Spear

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Won narrowly off his lower AW mark in March; returned from layoff with down-the-field AW run this month but combination of refitted cheekpieces and heavy rain could prompt a more dynanic performance.

14/1

13

(2)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Broken Spear

9st 2lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Won by a head at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March but he's been off since finishing down the field over C&D behind Saisons d'Or in May; best watched.

25/1

7/1

Form: 697400 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in 2024; shaped as though ready to exploit his reduced mark at Catterick (7f, good to soft) in July but two tame efforts have followed and he now has questions to answer again.
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7th

3

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:35 Chepstow

Reidh

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Adam Kirby

Won twice over 7f for Richard Fahey in 2024; not added to that tally since, and has been below-par in three starts for new yard; tries a new trip and runs with first-time tongue-tie and blinkers which need to have a positive impact.

7/1

7th

6

(2)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

18:30 Pontefract

Reidh

9st 6lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Adam Kirby

Won twice over 7f for Richard Fahey in 2024; not added to that tally since, and has been below-par on both starts for new yard (7f); takes a marked drop in trip.

7/1

9th

9

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield

Reidh

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Won twice for Richard Fahey in the summer of 2024 but lost his way; sold for 10,000gns to join new yard in October; gambled on but well held on stable debut at Thirsk (7f, good) last month in first-time cheekpieces (now removed); may be worth another chance off sliding mark.

6/1

Form: 18-314 CD

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
As good as even during three-race campaign this season, most notably when winning at Ayr (1m, good to soft) on penultimate outing; also suited by 7f but moves up in grade and others look better handicapped.
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10th

4

(13)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Ey Up Its Jazz

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Course scorer who has a solid record on going softer than good; below par in the spring when last seen but has a good mark to work with back from a break (gone well fresh before); considered.

16/1

12th

12

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Ey Up Its Jazz

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Added two more wins in 2025, at 1m (good to soft) and on this track (7f, soft; made all); back on his last winning mark but this year's efforts lag behind what will be needed today.

25/1

8th

8

(2)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:33 Newcastle (AW)

Ey Up Its Jazz

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Realistically weighted on his best efforts last year and his second run in March was better than the first; however, his AW exploits are unconvincing.

14/1

Form: 414452 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Did just enough to score over C&D (good) in July and has remained in good form since; lost out only by a nose when upped to 1m at Ripon recently but holds no secrets from the handicapper and is drawn wide.
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13th

11

(14)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:48 Redcar

Travis

9st 7lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Geoffrey Harker

Popped up over C&D (good) when beating Reginald Charles in June but after a subsequent run of placings he appears to have gone off the boil; did show a bit more on AW three weeks ago, however, and he's dipped below that winning mark; might go well at attractive odds.

33/1

6th

1

(10)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Travis

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Geoffrey Harker

Had a brief consistent spell that was initiated by Redcar success but his form has dipped sharply in last two starts; yet to win beyond 7f.

12/1

11th

7

(15)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:51 Redcar

Travis

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Geoffrey Harker

Three-time winner whose last success came over this C&D (good; possibly flattered by racing in a small breakaway group) in June; only 2lb higher but he stopped abruptly over a mile last time; may do better back at 7f.

16/1

Non-runners

Sovereign Knight, Wilde And Dandy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £31.60
Straight Forecast £23.34
Tricast £139.69
Trifecta £225.00

Selections

The Times:

Al Muqdad

Telegraph:

Travis

RP RATINGS:

Ey Up Its Jazz

SPOTLIGHT:

Manhattan Mirage

TOPSPEED:

Reidh

Daily Record:

Wilde And Dandy

POSTDATA:

Sunny Orange

The Sun:

Travis

The Guardian:

Al Muqdad

D Express:

Al Muqdad

Daily Mirror:

Al Muqdad

The Star:

Al Muqdad

Daily Mail:

Ey Up Its Jazz