April 18 / 15.58 Thirsk

15.58

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  • 0m 7f 0y
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.20
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 22614- D BF

Last run: 192 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won two handicaps for Roger Varian last year (7f, AW and 6f, soft); only fourth off this mark when last seen in October; sold for 34,000gns later that month; market to guide after his break.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Thirsk

Kosometsuke

10st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Made a winning start for Michael Dods over C&D in April but he failed to beat a rival in 7f Mussleburgh handicap 26 days ago; needs to get back on track.

10/1

8th

7

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

16:25 Musselburgh

Kosometsuke

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Game effort to win a 7f handicap at Thirsk on his seasonal and stable debut last month; only fifth back at Thirsk this month but the drop to 6f may have counted against him; not discounted.

5/1

5th

1

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Kosometsuke

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Better than ever when making a winning start for the Michael Dods stable over 7f here (good) a fortnight ago; 6f winner for previous yard last autumn so the return to sprinting shouldn't be an issue; respected off just 2lb higher.

5/2

2nd
4 (4)
Son

10/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 67067-

Last run: 225 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
The winner of just one of his 16 starts for Richard Hannon but he was often highly tried; unplaced in six runs in 2025 but that resulted in his handicap mark dropping 17lb; sold for 24,000gns in October; one of two making their debut for Tim Easterby.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

16:10 Beverley

Son

9st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Beaten 23 times since winning a maiden at Newbury (6.5f, good to firm) in June 2023; several good runs in defeat for Tim Easterby this year, including a short-head second at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) ten days ago; up 2lb but still feasibly weighted.

7/2

2nd

7

(4)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Son

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

0-22 since his Newbury maiden win in 2023 but he's on a reduced mark and ran well when sixth of 15 at York (1m, good to firm) last time; should get a good pace back in trip and has each-way claims if he gets the breaks.

9/1

6th

2

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:05 York

Son

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Campaigned solely at 7f this term but shapes as if he'll be well suited by this return to 1m; has met trouble in running on his last two starts; thrown in on the pick of his form for Richard Hannon and could be ready to strike.

15/2

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 4117-3 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won a pair of 7f handicaps at Catterick last October; returned from a 142-day absence with a fine third at Newcastle three weeks ago, doing best of the smaller stands' side group; runs off the same mark today and should make another bold bid.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

16:10 Beverley

Mudamer

10st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Geoffrey Harker

C&D winner in the past; began this campaign with two solid efforts and he is well treated if bouncing back; more recent efforts not quite so good though and he goes without headgear today; well drawn and handles soft ground so there are positives as well as negatives.

14/1

3rd

1

(2)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:10 Catterick

Mudamer

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Geoffrey Harker

Dual C&D winner from the front last October; mostly creditable efforts in defeat this year and should give it a good shot back at a venue which suits, particularly if he can obtain an uncontested lead.

9/2

6th

8

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Mudamer

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Geoffrey Harker

A dual 7f Catterick scorer in October; back in very good form this season, and probably best forgiven his latest 11th in 7f Thirsk handicap when missing the start and unable to lead; the sort to bounce back.

11/1

Form: 1085-4 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back wins at Ffos Las and Galway in June/July proved the highlight of his 2025 campaign; promising seasonal return when fourth of 16 at Doncaster three weeks ago; needs to take a step forward.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

(8)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Itsneverjustone

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: David Loughnane

Won at last year's Galway festival but didn't come close to staging a repeat when returned there last time, his second successive below-par effort; his peak form has been achieved around 7f so has stamina and wellbeing to prove.

9/1

14th

2

(16)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Itsneverjustone

9st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: David Loughnane

Only one pound higher than when winning at last year's festival; had the same high draw then, so should not be ruled out; has to bounce back from a below-par Salisbury run; previous fourth placings at Doncaster and Thirsk were respectable; had the same high draw last year.

8/1

6th

4

(7)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

Itsneverjustone

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Gained back-to-back wins, including on soft ground, last summer; couple of respectable fourth-place finishes this season, latest at Thirsk (7f, good); possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear.

5/1

10/1

Form: 4720-0

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Began 2025 in good form, winning a handicap at Catterick and then finishing a good second at Ripon (both 6f, good); modest form in two runs back with Seb Spencer but his return to action at Doncaster three weeks ago certainly didn't get to the bottom of him, travelling well under restraint and then meeting some trouble as the race was unfolding; capable of better, perhaps markedly so, and the betting should be revealing.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(12)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Green Pursuit

9st 5lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Only 1-16 and he's 3lb higher than the mark he won off in April 2025, despite since going 0-11; hasn't been running badly but looks vulnerable once more; effective in this returning headgear combination.

12/1

5th

6

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Green Pursuit

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

On a good mark on 2025 best and he has been running himself into form this time around, third of ten (beaten 1l) at Carlisle four weeks ago; conditions no problem and he is one to consider.

8/1

3rd

5

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Green Pursuit

9st 7lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Record is only 1-14 but he's attractively treated and proved resurgent with rallying fifth at Thirsk (7f, good) last month on third start for new yard; not ruled out.

11/2

6th
13 (2)
Geo

16/1

Form: 5564-8 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Not on a bad mark but her low-key stable debut at Musselburgh on Sunday doesn't suggest she is the answer this time.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(4)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

16:25 Haydock

Geo

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Consistent in defeat since winning over 1m at Ayr (good to firm) in May but looks to be biting off more than she can chew from out of the handicap in this higher grade; has raced mainly on good or firmer and needs to prove she's fully effective on softer ground.

20/1

4th

4

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Geo

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Consistent since winning by a nose over 1m (good to firm; off 5lb lower) in May but lacked the pace to figure when third to a progressive winner over C&D 12 days ago; others appear better handicapped.

14/1

3rd

5

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Ayr

Geo

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jim Goldie

Won over 1m here (good to firm) in May and she's finished runner-up at Hamilton (1m3f/8.3f) in her last two starts; continues to edge up the weights but she should go well again back up in trip.

13/2

10/1

Form: 40019-

Last run: 188 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Promising 2yo; needed a drop into selling company, albeit a hot seller, to get off the mark in 2025 (7.6f, soft); sold out of Andrew Balding's stable for 20,000gns last October; could probably do with a few pounds off his back; has worn cheekpieces in the past but goes without today.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

10

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Brighton Boy

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

7f win at Thirsk in May and also went close over 7f here a fortnight later; not so good since, including when dropped to 6f at Ripon last week.

12/1

11th

14

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Brighton Boy

8st 2lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

7f win at Thirsk in May and ran well over that trip at Chester two weeks later; not quite so good since and the drop to 6f isn't enough to tempt.

20/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 26933- D

Last run: 225 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Ran well on his seasonal/stable debut last March; placed in 7f handicaps at Sandown and Kempton on final two runs in 2025; returns in a competitive event.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

3

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:15 Haydock

Warm Spell

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Mark Loughnane

Well treated on last season's best efforts and a recent run at Thirsk should have sharpened him up; trip and ground suit and he is another to consider in an open race.

10/1

8th

2

(12)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Thirsk

Warm Spell

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Loughnane

Ran well on his seasonal/stable debut last March; placed in 7f handicaps at Sandown and Kempton on final two runs in 2025; returns in a competitive event.

8/1

Form: 6-5049 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
None too consistent for current stable and his best efforts in Britain have been on AW; ideally suited by testing ground when trained in France so rain would aid his cause.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

17:43 Chepstow

Society Man

9st 5lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Charlie Johnston

All three wins on turf came on testing ground in France and his best efforts in Britain have been on the AW, including a win at Kempton in October; below par in recent starts and has been dropped another 2lb.

11/1

6th

3

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

14:50 Musselburgh

Society Man

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

His best efforts in Britain have been on AW and he was ideally suited by testing ground when trained in France; none too consistent, either.

12/1

10/1

Form: 31342-

Last run: 247 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Did well once cheekpieces were added last summer, winning at Ffos Las (1m, good to soft) and in the frame on four other occasions; can get it wrong at the start and that may be an issue dropping back to 7f.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(1)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:45 Pontefract

Narmar

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

1m winner (good and good to soft); on a handy mark if able to return to last season's form but has been well below that level this time; tongue-tie now accompanies usual cheekpieces; trainer also runs Spirit Genie.

20/1

18th

14

(18)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:18 York

Narmar

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Ex-Henry de Bromhead; Ffos Las winner for current yard in June last year (1m, good to soft), but has beaten just two horses home in his two runs this term.

50/1

11th

1

(7)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:27 Windsor

Narmar

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Jennie Candlish

In fine form last summer, scoring at Ffos Las (1m) and signing off with an excellent second over 1m2f here; set a lot to do on his return from eight months off when tenth in 7f Thirsk handicap 19 days ago; should strip sharper now and he's very much one to consider back up in trip.

8/1

25/1

Form: 96-990 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Two 7f wins for Mick Appleby last summer; back to his last winning mark but that is a result of showing little in three starts for current connections; only of interest if attracting support.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(10)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

War Howl

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

A two-time scorer (including over C&D) for Michael Appleby last summer; well below par for his present handler this season, however, and he failed to beat a rival in 1m Pontefract handicap last time.

20/1

9th

5

(10)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:18 Pontefract

War Howl

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Won twice over 7f this time last year for Mick Appleby and is 8lb lower than when successful at Ascot on the second occasion, but six starts for this yard so far this year leave plenty to be desired; others safer.

12/1

Form: 731125 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Arrives in good form, winning twice at Southwell in February and finding only another thriving rival too strong in his hat-trick bid last month; only fifth of 16 back on turf at Doncaster three weeks ago (behind It'sneverjustone); perhaps too high in the weights for now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(7)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Packetofbiscuits

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Mackie

Dual Southwell winner off lower marks early in the year who ran poorly there when last seen and has been off for almost four months since; would need a career-best in order to take this.

20/1

7th

4

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Packetofbiscuits

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: John Mackie

C&D winner twice in February, before only just failing to catch the winner back here in hat-trick bid; work to do with Jimmy Speaking from Doncaster (fifth), with recent Thirsk effort - last of 12 - hardly a ringing endorsement.

5/1

12th

8

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Thirsk

Packetofbiscuits

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

Arrives in good form, winning twice at Southwell in February and finding only another thriving rival too strong in his hat-trick bid last month; only fifth of 16 back on turf at Doncaster three weeks ago (behind It'sneverjustone); perhaps too high in the weights for now.

8/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £89.90
Straight Forecast £74.61
Tricast £264.47
Trifecta £473.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mudamer

Telegraph:

It'sneverjustone

TOPSPEED:

Narmar

The Times:

Green Pursuit

POSTDATA:

Society Man

D Express:

It'sneverjustone

The Sun:

It'sneverjustone

Daily Mirror:

Narmar

RP RATINGS:

Mudamer

The Guardian:

Mudamer

Daily Mail:

Mudamer

The Star:

Mudamer

Daily Record:

Mudamer