April 18 / 17.07 Thirsk

17.07

Good

Stirrup Bar For Deli-Style Dining Packages Handicap

  • Prize money: £10468
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 14 runners
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Stirrup Bar For Deli-Style Dining Packages Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 0221-1 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Ended 2025 with an easy 6f novice win here on good ground; game effort to win a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton on her return 18 days ago but she would be no banker to confirm the placings with The Lost Sock on 3lb worse terms.
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1st

9

(2)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 1

15:20 Chester

Simplify

8st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Progressive this year before struggling in the Palace Of Holyroodhouse at Royal Ascot 44 days ago; won't mind stepping back up to 6f but a big personal best will be needed to win.

12/1

16th

11

(18)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Simplify

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Hugely progressive this year, winning 5f handicaps at Wolverhampton and Thirsk before excelling herself when second to Dickensian in a Listed event at York (5f, good) five weeks ago; a 5lb rise isn't ideal but she's on the up and this strong-travelling filly appeals as the type to take well to the demands of this race.

16/1

2nd

9

(8)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:40 York

Simplify

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Improving filly who made all in Thirsk novice (6f, good) on her final start of last term and carried on the good work when making a winning seasonal/handicap debut at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) in March; completed the hat-trick with best effort yet in Thirsk handicap (5f, good) last month and she's not discounted in her bid for the four-timer representing last year's winning yard.

7/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.40

Form: 23421- D

Last run: 214 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Seventh time lucky for Harry Charlton when narrowly landing a 5f novice at Redcar 214 days ago; sold for 30,000gns in October; makes his handicap, seasonal and stable debut in a competitive event.
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6th

5

(9)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Schrodingers Cat

9st 1lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Won at Redcar (5f, good) in June and short-headed by Naana's Shadow over this C&D (good) seven days later; not beaten far when sixth then fifth in big fields at Ascot (5f, good to firm) and Goodwood (5f, good to firm) on his last two starts; in with an each-way shout.

15/2

5th

1

(4)

30th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Schrodingers Cat

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

In fine form over 5f and although he paid a high handicapping price for a wide-margin Redcar win in June, he so nearly overcame the 8lb rise at York next time against Naana's Shadow; had more to do at Ascot (good to firm) after but produced another sterling effort in a close sixth of 15; solid claims back against his own age group.

13/2

6th

13

(13)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Schrodingers Cat

8st 13lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Making good progress for his new stable, gaining a deserved success at Redcar last month and following it with a fine second of 13 at York a fortnight ago; a 5lb rise for that defeat does ask an even stiffer question of him but he's not taken lightly.

12/1

20/1

  • Place: £15.10

Form: 16346- D

Last run: 192 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner but unplaced in two nurseries for Andrew Balding; sold for 27,000gns in October; looks up against it on her stable debut.
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9th

13

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Entailed

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Gemma Tutty

Unplaced in both nurseries for Andrew Balding and sold for 27,000gns last October; however, she was an encouraging third of 14 at 50-1 on her stable and seasonal debut at Thirsk (5f, good) four weeks ago and could build on that run today; one of two fillies for the yard; interesting contender.

12/1

3rd

13

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:07 Thirsk

Entailed

8st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Maiden winner but unplaced in two nurseries for Andrew Balding; sold for 27,000gns in October; looks up against it on her stable debut.

20/1

5

(4)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Entailed

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

A Sandown maiden win over 5f was followed by a useful effort, beaten under 3l, in a Listed race at Newbury, but she has more to prove on 6f runs since, including on handicap debut latest; now has questions raised with cheekpieces fitted.

12/1

12/1

Form: 2217- D

Last run: 273 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Didn't have to improve to win a four-runner Musselburgh maiden last July (5f, good; at 1-6); creditable seventh in the Super Sprint at Newbury 18 days later; absent since; one of three runners for Kevin Ryan.
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2nd

2

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:25 Chester

Big Fun

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Promise as a 2yo and his seasonal return at Thirsk was encouraging too; not at his best at Musselburgh 15 days ago but he is edging down the weights.

8/1

6th

4

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:50 Musselburgh

Big Fun

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Won a four-runner C&D maiden at 1-6 last July; fair efforts both starts this season; no surprise if he were to run well.

7/1

7th

5

(11)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Thirsk

Big Fun

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Steadily progressive at two (bagged 5f Musselburgh maiden) and he resumed from nine months off with a good fourth of 14 over C&D last month; possibilities.

10/1

12/1

Form: 21715- CD

Last run: 204 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won two of her four nursery runs for the Crisfords, including over C&D in September (good ground); improvement necessary to overcome this mark but she can't be ruled out on her first run for Robert Cowell.
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12th

5

(16)

30th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Dazzling Haze

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

All three wins over 5f on sharp tracks, most recently when making all at Thirsk (good) in May; found out by Ascot's stiffer test and tough company at the Royal meeting in June and needs another push to win off her current mark.

25/1

10th

22

(12)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Dazzling Haze

8st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Robert Cowell

Three wins to her name, all on sharp tracks, the latest when making all at Thirsk (5f, good) 19 days ago; the combination of a 6lb rise, other pace and considerably stiffer opposition could leave her vulnerable.

33/1

5/1

Form: 2312- D

Last run: 241 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won a Beverley maiden (5f, good to firm) in July and went on from there to run a stormer in a 6f nursery at York's Ebor meeting, showing bright speed and headed only late on; that form is rock solid and he looks a key player despite a 3lb rise.
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9th

14

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Mo Of Cairo

8st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Kevin Ryan

His 2yo career ended with a close second in a big-field York handicap (6f, good to firm; River Spey a hampered fourth) but this year's form, including at Windsor last time, leaves him with something to find.

33/1

4th

10

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:15 Windsor

Mo Of Cairo

8st 10lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Kevin Ryan

Progressive 2yo, rounding off 2025 with a fine second at York's Ebor meeting (6f, good to firm); only sixth in his two starts this year but he has not been ridden as prominently as last year; on a good mark and a revival could be forthcoming.

10/1

6th

2

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

16:15 Hamilton

Mo Of Cairo

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Showed fair winning form at 2yrs and he returned from eight months off with an encouraging sixth of 14 in 5f Thirsk handicap 29 days ago, keeping on late; not out of things with that run under his belt.

6/1

14/1

Form: 11256- D

Last run: 190 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two 5f wins on fast turf last summer; finished second at Chester in her hat-trick bid in September and she is only 1lb higher today; stable also runs Go Vince Go who beat this filly at York when she was last seen.
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4th

5

(4)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:25 Chester

Hanney Girl

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Attracted support at Beverley (5f, good to firm) ten days ago and didn't run badly in fourth of the ten runners; seems to handle any ground and she is one to consider.

7/2

4th

3

(8)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Hanney Girl

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Two wins last summer, including C&D (good to firm); this season has been tough going but she has been contesting stronger races than this one; not discounted.

7/1

9th

13

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:25 York

Hanney Girl

8st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Not disgraced in the York/Epsom races won by Fortification and Naana's Shadow but is fairly exposed at this point, making her a similar type to stablemate Go Vince Go.

20/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 16135- D

Last run: 161 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Raced over 5f only once as a 2yo but it produced his best performance, coming from rear to win a York nursery in October; 5lb higher today but this is set to be strongly run and coming from off the pace might be beneficial; interesting.
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3rd

5

(1)

27th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

15:30 Carlisle

Go Vince Go

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

On a good mark on his 2yo best and he has been far from discredited on his last three outings, including when beaten 2l in 20-runner handicap at Ripon (6f, good) 12 days ago; might have a say.

7/1

9th

11

(13)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Go Vince Go

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

On a good mark on his 2yo best; retains ability and he has run with credit on his last two starts; each-way shout.

8/1

3rd

4

(9)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

20:25 York

Go Vince Go

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Three wins as a 2yo, including here (5f, good), and he has run some solid races in defeat this year; latest fourth here (5f, good) came in a Class 2; one to take seriously upped a little in distance and dropping back down in class.

4/1

Form: 21020- D

Last run: 189 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Of interest on his two best efforts last year, namely a 5f novice win and a good second in a nursery at the Ayr Gold Cup meeting; market useful back from a six-month break.
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13th

2

(8)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Star Material

10st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Often slowly away but his refusal to race at Redcar last month was a new low; blinkers tried there are quickly dispensed with; hard to recommend after latest display.

16/1

3

(1)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

14:05 Redcar

Star Material

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Ran his best race of the year when third of eight at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) 26 days ago, his first run after a gelding operation; regular slow starts aren't ideal and the switch to blinkers isn't enough to earn him the vote.

7/1

3rd

2

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:53 Chepstow

Star Material

9st 11lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Won a Ripon novice (5f, good) last June and ran well on his handicap debut at Ayr (6f, soft) in September; hasn't featured in two starts this year and has been gelded since last seen in May.

7/1

Form: 321-83 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
5f win at Catterick on final 2yo start; flopped when strong favourite at Kempton on seasonal/handicap debut last month (too free over 6f); better effort when third at Wolverhampton 18 days ago (5f), having to wait for a gap to appear but keeping on when in the clear; still has some potential back on turf.
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3rd

2

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:40 Salisbury

The Lost Sock

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Roger Varian

Won a 5f maiden at Catterick last August but he's 0-6 in handicaps this year and has generally underperformed; second in first-time headgear off this reduced mark at Kempton (6f, AW) on latest outing but markedly better is needed, even in this small field.

5/1

2nd

4

(8)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Kempton (AW)

The Lost Sock

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Won a 5f maiden at Catterick last summer but he's been expensive to follow in handicaps this year; now 9lb lower than for his opening mark but he's been well held in last three runs and needs blinkers to make a difference.

10/1

6th

7

(8)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

The Lost Sock

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Roger Varian

Won a 5f maiden at Catterick last summer; expensive to follow in handicaps this year and the step back up to 6f isn't enough to tempt.

12/1

Form: 9158-5 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Two wins as a 2yo, including C&D; slightly disappointing on her seasonal and handicap debut at Wolverhampton last month but it's possible the return to turf will see her in a better light.
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13th

2

(11)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Daneh Of Dandy

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Won two of her first three races at two in Britain; made low-key Irish debut at Down Royal; hard to be confident, but no surprise if she is competitive.

10/1

5th

2

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Daneh Of Dandy

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: P Twomey

Formerly trained in UK; won twice as a 2yo (5f-6f) and ran creditably in defeat in group and stakes company; not a bad effort on seasonal debut but was poor last time; since sold for 23,000gns; check the market on stable debut.

9/2

11th

4

(11)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:07 Thirsk

Daneh Of Dandy

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: James Tate

Two wins as a 2yo, including C&D; slightly disappointing on her seasonal and handicap debut at Wolverhampton last month but it's possible the return to turf will see her in a better light.

8/1

14/1

Form: 24100- CD

Last run: 211 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Made all when beating The Lost Sock by a head over C&D last August; came up short in stronger races twice afterwards but there were mitigating factors; one of three runners for Kevin Ryan.
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1st

3

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

15:30 Carlisle

Rikki Tiki Tavi

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Won a Thirsk maiden (5f, good to firm) last August on his third start but things haven't gone to plan subsequently, including when he was beaten 18l on his comeback in June after wind surgery; rested since and a leap of faith is required at present.

20/1

12th

4

(10)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:15 York

Rikki Tiki Tavi

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

A good start to his career included a Thirsk maiden (5f, good to firm) win in August but his form tailed off (mitigating circumstances) subsequently and he was never a factor when beating one home on his return at Thirsk in April; off since.

20/1

13th

7

(14)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:07 Thirsk

Rikki Tiki Tavi

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Made all when beating The Lost Sock by a head over C&D last August; came up short in stronger races twice afterwards but there were mitigating factors; one of three runners for Kevin Ryan.

14/1

20/1

Form: 1250-9 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Doncaster novice winner (5f, good to soft) last July and ran well for second in a soft-ground nursery at Sandown one month later; highly tried since and he has come up short, albeit running a good race when fifth in the Group 2 Flying Childers; drops back into a handicap but he has to concede weight to some promising sprinters.
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7th

2

(5)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Exclamation

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Grace Harris

Made all at Chester (5f, good) this spring and two of his last three defeats have come in very big fields at the major festivals; ran well to be beaten a short head in between and he shouldn't mind any easing of conditions; mark okay and could go well back down in grade.

20/1

22th

14

(22)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Exclamation

8st 12lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Made all at Chester this spring and always prominent when narrowly denied in a small field at Sandown latest (5f, good; second run in cheekpieces); probably worth taking on, with consistency not his forte.

25/1

2nd

4

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 2

13:50 Sandown

Exclamation

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Grace Harris

Fairly useful on his day; good second over C&D last summer and made all at Chester this spring; has faced mostly difficult tasks otherwise this term but is the least solid contender on 2026 bare form; behind unexposed Westport at Royal Ascot.

14/1

Form: 211 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £63.00
Straight Forecast £62.61
Tricast £2196.79
Trifecta £1620.60

Selections

The Times:

Simplify

SPOTLIGHT:

The Lost Sock

RP RATINGS:

Merlier

POSTDATA:

Daneh Of Dandy

TOPSPEED:

Go Vince Go

D Express:

Star Material

The Star:

Big Fun

Daily Mail:

Rikki Tiki Tavi

NEWMARKET:

The Lost Sock

Telegraph:

The Lost Sock

The Guardian:

Simplify

Daily Mirror:

Simplify

The Sun:

Simplify

Daily Record:

Simplify