April 10 / 15.53 Thirsk

15.53

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  • Prize money: £3925.5
  • 0m 7f 218y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

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8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 2240-7 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Had several close calls on turf in the second half of last year; not disgraced back from four months off at Newcastle three weeks ago; 1-22 overall but she could be very competitive with that run behind her.
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8th

10

(3)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:35 Redcar

Harswell Ruby

8st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Roger Fell

Won at Thirsk (1m) in April and now back to the same mark after ten defeats since; creditable fourth over C&D when last seen 18 days ago but this is more competitive.

16/1

4th

1

(1)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:53 Redcar

Harswell Ruby

10st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Scored at Thirsk (1m) in April and mainly in good form since, though beat just two in 1m handicap back there last time; no surprise to see her bounce back, though.

7/1

13th

6

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Harswell Ruby

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

One of two wins came over C&D (April); some good runs in the meantime and has a handy draw to work from.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 35-777

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his 2yo novice win but is down to a mark in the 60s for the first time now back on the grass after a two-month break; a return to form wouldn't surprise.
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6th

1

(7)

1st Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Eves Boy

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

His losing run stands at 18 and he has been disappointing since a good run at Thirsk in April; drops in class with blinkers now given a go; a revival wouldn't be out of the question.

8/1

5th

6

(7)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ayr

Eves Boy

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Winless since taking a 7f novice at this meeting two years ago; best run this year came when second over 1m at Thirsk in April when 6lb higher, and there's always a chance that the new visor might have a positive effect.

8/1

7th

2

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

18:00 Redcar

Eves Boy

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Yet to win a handicap since landing a 7f Ayr novice in September 2024; steps up in trip off a career-low mark but others preferred.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £6.30

Form: 23697- D

Last run: 177 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
1-21 but the win came off 1lb lower last summer and the fact she was a close second on her 2025 reappearance provides hope that she could ready to roll after six months off.
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12th

13

(7)

5th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:21 Pontefract

Perfidia

8st 12lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Dual Class 6 winner this season (8.3f, good/good to firm); current mark ought to be workable but he needs to better his last couple of efforts; others preferred.

25/1

9th

12

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Perfidia

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Triple turf winner who scored at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) in June; placed three times since but needs to shrug off a below-par run at Redcar last week.

25/1

Form: 308321 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Placed twice in March prior to making it 17th time lucky at Newcastle (1m) a fortnight ago; arrives fit and in form but eighth is the best he's managed in four previous turf outings.
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3rd

1

(1)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Jamaican Storm

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Followed his 7f win here with a near miss over the same trip, keeping on well; only 1lb higher and returning to 1m looks a good thing.

4/1

2nd

7

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Jamaican Storm

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Bryan Smart

Lacks consistency but has won his last two starts here, having beaten Wish This over C&D off 3lb lower five weeks ago; claims on that but no guarantee he'll repeat the effort and this is a bit tougher.

5/1

1st

5

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Jamaican Storm

9st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Bryan Smart

Sole win in 21 starts came narrowly over 1m here in March; held since, but is now 1lb lower so a case can be made.

100/30

9/2

Form: 8232-2 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Just two wins from his 30 starts but placed over 1m/7f on Newcastle's Tapeta on his last four outings, the latest on reappearance a fortnight ago; successful over 7f here last summer and should go well if stall 12 isn't too big an inconvenience.
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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

14/1

Form: 1469-8 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Winner over 1m at Doncaster (good to firm) and 1m2f at Ripon (good) last spring; minor late headway on his recent AW reappearance and he's dipped to 1lb below the mark he defied at Ripon.
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4th

3

(1)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Mariner

10st 11lb

J: Mr Jamie Neild

T: Jennie Candlish

Off the mark for the season when winning a 1m2f handicap at Doncaster 16 days ago, suited by the strong pace; 3lb higher mark to contend with and his stamina isn't assured.

100/30

1st

3

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 6

15:40 Doncaster

Mariner

9st 6lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Jennie Candlish

Some return to form in his last two races and wasn't far away over 1m here last time when a stronger pace would have helped; interesting returned to further, having won over this far.

11/4

4th

4

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

16:48 Doncaster

Mariner

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Jennie Candlish

Latest Nottingham third in this headgear was a bit better and he'll be a threat to all if recapturing the form he showed when a close second over C&D (good to firm) off 2lb higher in April, particularly with Jack Callan taking an additional 3lb off.

4/1

10/1

Form: 24908- CD

Last run: 140 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Lost his way in the autumn; has dropped to a favourable mark as a result (went close off 5lb higher last autumn) but a losing run of 21 doesn't inspire confidence; first start for 140 days.
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1

(3)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

14:10 Catterick

Pol Roger

10st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Has landed 1m2f wins at Ayr and Redcar (both good) in recent months but his run of good form came to an abrupt halt at York last weekend; respectable third on previous attempt at 1m4f (September 2024).

12/1

1st

3

(7)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

15:53 Redcar

Pol Roger

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Last three wins have been over 1m2f at Ayr, including in August (on good) when scoring for the first time in over two years; going down by just a neck at Haydock (soft) showed that he remains one for serious calculations.

11/2

2nd

9

(3)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Pol Roger

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Added to a good Ayr record when seeing off 12 rivals over 1m2f (good) 26 days ago; a 6lb rise demands more of him (yet to win above a mark of 70) but he'll handle today's ground and has a more solid recent profile than most.

11/2

Form: 41157- D

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Started his handicap career with wins at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) and Musselburgh (1m1f, good) last August; had excuses for his two subsequent defeats (too keen upped to 1m4f final start) and retains unexposed potential; claims if fully primed after six months off.
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7th

3

(13)

5th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:21 Pontefract

Amidst The Chaos

9st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Scored over C&D (good) in first-time cheekpieces in June; didn't fire on latest outing but was placed twice over 1m2f beforehand and looks interesting now back at this track and with the cheekpieces back on.

8/1

14th

8

(10)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Amidst The Chaos

9st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Three wins include one at this track over 1m and in first-time cheekpieces at Pontefract (1m) in June; solid efforts on his last couple of outings, the penultimate when runner-up over this C&D, and once again has each-way claims, although ground slower than good would pose a question mark.

12/1

3rd

3

(4)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:17 Newcastle (AW)

Amidst The Chaos

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Had cheekpieces on for the first time when winning over 1m at Pontefract in June and went close at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) next time; bounced back from a couple of lesser efforts when runner-up there over 1m2f last time and may have a bit more to offer at this trip.

5/1

14/1

Form: 84464- CD

Last run: 205 days

W: 8st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who returns on a favourable mark but this veteran has no great record fresh in recent years.
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3rd

5

(3)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Copper And Five

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Multiple winner on a variety of going at about 1m, including over C&D; ran well when second twice over C&D in the spring and once last month; major player.

7/2

4th

1

(10)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:45 Ripon

Copper And Five

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Veteran who has a good chance on some of his 2026 handicap form over 8.5f at Beverley, including latest start, and gives the impression this return to 1m2f is worth exploring.

4/1

2nd

5

(4)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:45 Beverley

Copper And Five

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

C&D record read 14224 before June's below-par run, and a foray into classified company since bore no fruit either; wouldn't dismiss outright from this lowest mark he's ever raced off in a handicap, however.

7/1

25/1

Form: 5486-9 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Veteran with 12 wins to his name but didn't suggest his next one is near when trailing throughout on his AW reappearance three weeks ago.
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7th

7

(7)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:17 Redcar

Jewel Maker

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won a division of this race last year; back to form with a bang to easily take advantage of a much-reduced mark at Carlisle (1m1f, good) in August; two poor efforts have followed but no surprise to see him bounce back with the Tim Easterby team in great form.

12/1

9th

7

(1)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ayr

Jewel Maker

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

11yo having his 116th career start; very much had the run of things when scoring by 4l at Carlisle (1m1f, good) and ran a shocker next time; opposable on the balance of this year's exploits.

20/1

7th

3

(11)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:07 Leicester

Jewel Maker

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Took advantage of an easing mark at Carlisle (1m1f amateurs', good) recently; had the run of the race there - runner-up was subject to a running-and-riding inquiry - so will need to find slightly more from this 7lb higher mark; Jake Dickson takes off a useful 3lb.

9/2

Form: 666-35 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Dual 1m winner (good turf/AW); ran well for third at Wolverhampton last month and shaped quite nicely again (caught too far back) when fifth over 1m2f at Lingfield (AW) a fortnight ago; one of the more likely types.
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5th

3

(3)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Volto Di Medusa

10st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jack Jones

Recorded his third success, at Lingfield (1m, AW) in June off this mark; not beaten far on his last two starts and should be thereabouts.

10/1

6th

2

(6)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Volto Di Medusa

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jack Jones

Inconsistent gelding who has his moods and always been capable of fluffing the start; one of his better efforts a month ago, switched from cheekpieces to second-time blinkers, but is not guaranteed to repeat the dose.

7/1

2nd

2

(9)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Volto Di Medusa

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jack Jones

Twice well beaten off this mark since winning narrowly at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) last month; can blow the start; blinkers return, but risky.

14/1

14/1

Form: 27356- D

Last run: 179 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Useful for Ralph Beckett but nowhere near that level for this yard last year, albeit placed twice over 1m2f at Doncaster off his reduced mark at the end of last summer; off six months; the betting should help guide to expectations.
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1st

7

(3)

1st Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Whiskey Pete

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Without a win since October 2023; ran well at Doncaster in August but well beaten in three runs since; visor now joins the tongue-tie.

16/1

7th

4

(6)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Whiskey Pete

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Runner-up off 1lb higher at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) last month, but he's struggled in both subsequent runs and overall record is now 1-30.

33/1

6th

8

(5)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Whiskey Pete

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Heavy defeats in two AW starts, both on this track in 2025; more of the same for much of this year and although there were more hopeful signs in midsummer, he was said to have never travelled when tailed off at Redcar last time.

33/1

Form: 2656

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

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Payout
Exacta £16.60
Straight Forecast £12.16
Tricast £217.66
Trifecta £328.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Harswell Ruby

RP RATINGS:

Eve's Boy

SPOTLIGHT:

Volto Di Medusa

TOPSPEED:

Pol Roger

The Sun:

Amidst The Chaos

Daily Record:

Travis

D Express:

Whiskey Pete

The Times:

Harswell Ruby

Telegraph:

Harswell Ruby

Daily Mirror:

Harswell Ruby

The Star:

Eve's Boy

The Guardian:

Volto Di Medusa

Daily Mail:

Pol Roger