April 18 / 17.40 Thirsk

17.40

Good

Hunt Cup Next Meeting Saturday 2nd May Handicap

  • Prize money: £3780
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 17 runners
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Hunt Cup Next Meeting Saturday 2nd May Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £40.00
  • Place: £7.90

Form: 457480 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
On a lengthy losing sequence and he came in only 11th in 6f Wolverhampton handicap 19 days ago; tried in different headgear here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

6

(6)

15th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Eldeyaar

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Infrequent winner who's having a first ever run at beyond sprint trips at the age of seven; has been in good form on turf and has often run well in defeat round here but stamina is an obvious concern.

7/1

3rd

11

(5)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Ripon

Eldeyaar

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Took this in 2024 and he got back on track when a head second of nine in 6f Catterick handicap 18 days ago; well in the mix nudged up 1lb.

9/1

2nd

9

(6)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:36 Catterick

Eldeyaar

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Dual soft-ground winner, including over C&D, who won't mind any rain; generally run well since switched from cheekpieces to a visor and holds claims in a race lacking depth.

8/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 27686- D

Last run: 165 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Scored at Hamilton (5f) last July but she ended 2025 with four below-par efforts; others are preferred on this occasion.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

1

(6)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:24 Redcar

Stormy Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: David Thompson

C&D winner who has been placed in three of her last four starts, including when third behind Hurstwood here (6f, good) 18 days ago; that was in a big field and she should go well again off unchanged mark.

13/2

3rd

4

(17)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Stormy Pearl

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

C&D winner but likes the stiffer finish of Hamilton and got a tad outpaced before running on over C&D last month; however, she's closely matched with the winner Night Emperor and has to enter the reckoning.

12/1

3rd

1

(6)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Stormy Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

C&D winner; form dipped at Thirsk four weeks ago but she's the type to bounce back quickly; can get it wrong at the start but she is still more appealing than many.

4/1

3rd
14 (16)
Wee Mary

14/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 441877

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Gained her breakthrough win in 5f classified event at Newcastle in January but she's failed to build on it, only seventh in similar event there last month; usual hood is retried now (last on for her win).
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(10)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Wee Mary

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Doesn't win very often but had her day in the sun when making all over C&D in June off 4lb lower; largely consistent since but win record of 1-20 on turf is offputting.

7/2

4th

6

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

20:55 Musselburgh

Wee Mary

9st 3lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Made all to win a C&D handicap last month; in and out since but she wasn't beaten far at Ayr on Monday and this mark is unlikely to prove beyond her; one to consider.

6/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 06530-

Last run: 194 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Poor maiden who beat one in 5f Pontefract handicap when last seen out in October; needs to hit the ground running after six months off.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

14

(10)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Canaria Sun

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Some creditable efforts in handicaps including when third at Redcar (6f, good) last month, but his form nosedived at Ayr two weeks ago and he's now 0-10.

33/1

10th

8

(9)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Ayr

Canaria Sun

8st 10lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Still seeking his first win (0-9); one of two to race on the far side when third at Redcar (6f, good; 5-1) a fortnight ago; should find a winning opportunity eventually but there are at least a couple of others who make more appeal here.

8/1

3rd

8

(2)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Canaria Sun

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

From a family the stable has enjoyed success with and he ran on to take a never-dangerous fourth (of 17) on his Thirsk return 19 days ago; has time to do better but he didn't look overly enthusiastic at Thirsk.

4/1

OUR TIP

5/1

Form: 325311 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
In fine form on the AW this winter, landing back-to-back 6f handicaps at Wolverhampton and Southwell recently; very lightly raced on turf but still merits serious consideration in his hat-trick bid.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(15)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Piperstown

9st 10lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

In fine form on the AW this winter, landing back-to-back 6f handicaps at Wolverhampton and Southwell recently; very lightly raced on turf but still merits serious consideration in his hat-trick bid.

5/1

1st

3

(8)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Piperstown

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

Landed a sixth victory on Tapeta when going in at Wolverhampton off 3lb lower three weeks ago; never won off a mark quite this high but gives his trainer, who also run He's An Angel, a decent hand.

7/2

1st

6

(1)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Piperstown

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

All five wins have been on Tapeta and last three have come over C&D; finished a remote third at Southwell 12 days ago but that was behind a handicap blot and he was in good form before that run; shortlisted.

5/1

10/1

Form: 79730- CD

Last run: 164 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Took this on his return 12 months ago for Declan Carroll but he ended last term largely below par; starts out for Ruth Carr here and no surprise to see him bounce back.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(9)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Doncaster

Emerald Army

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Started off well for Ruth Carr, although did appear to throw away (hung right) a winning opportunity when runner-up at Carlisle (7f, good) in May; better than bare facts - denied a clear run - when sixth of nine at Thirsk latest; fairly treated, so isn't discounted.

15/2

6th

2

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Thirsk

Emerald Army

9st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Course winner last April when trained by Declan Carroll; runner-up in two of his six starts since joining this stable and shaped as if still in form when sixth of eight at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 24 days ago; can go well if things drop right (usually held up).

6/1

14/1

Form: 85508- CD

Last run: 130 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
It's now 13 outings since her last win and she ended 2025 with a pair of below-par efforts in 6f Newcastle handicaps; this C&D winner needs to take a step forward despite a falling mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

11

(13)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

16:12 Redcar

Run This Way

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Eight-time turf winner who is 2-4 at Redcar and was only narrowly denied by Showtime Mahomes at Ripon (6f, good) two weeks ago; that was a striking effort from a long way back and she's respected off only 1lb higher.

11/2

2nd

8

(4)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Ripon

Run This Way

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Bagged a pair of 6f handicaps at Redcar and Thirsk in May; raced freely when a solid sixth of 11 in 6f Catterick handicap 17 days ago; this dual C&D scorer must enter calculations, especially if settling better.

10/1

6th

4

(2)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

16:17 Carlisle

Run This Way

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

She has run well over C&D in the past and won't be inconvenienced if significant rain arrives; she has been beaten off this mark on her last three starts though and needs to pull out a bit extra.

7/1

33/1

Form: 07-5

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Cut little ice in a pair of 1m2f maidens in Ireland for Natalia Lupini and last of five for his new yard in 7f Newcastle novice in February; yard is going well but this switch to handicaps needs to spark major progress.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

3

(8)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Ripon

Jet Warrior

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Doubled his tally over C&D in May for Ben Haslam; well held in 7f handicaps at York and Ayr on last two starts for his new yard, however, and needs to take a big step forward.

33/1

11th

3

(8)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Jet Warrior

9st 11lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Lawrence Mullaney

First leg of a 6f double in May came here on good to firm; also finished close up over 6f on good to soft on final two runs for Ben Haslam but never better than midfield in 7f York handicap for new yard in July; returns from eight weeks off with second-time cheekpieces replacing the visor he wore at York.

6/1

14/1

Form: 50167- D

Last run: 165 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
A dual 6f scorer in 2025 but he also didn't prove the easiest to catch right; needs to hit the ground running after 165 days off.
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7th

12

(6)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

16:12 Redcar

Hurstwood

8st 13lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Peter Niven

Admirable veteran who is 5-12 at Redcar and made all in two 16-runner races over C&D (good) in August/September; held in his hat-trick bid at Ripon last time but that was another solid effort and he's not ruled out back at this track.

9/1

4th

7

(7)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ripon

Hurstwood

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Peter Niven

Veteran who is 4-20 at Ripon and made all in 16-runner races at Redcar (6f, good) on his last two outings to take his overall win total to 13; back up another 4lb but he's back in the groove.

9/2

1st

3

(17)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:24 Redcar

Hurstwood

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Peter Niven

Veteran who recorded his 12th win when making all to beat 15 rivals over C&D (good) last month; up 7lb but that a dominant display from a high draw and he's now 4-11 at Redcar; leading contender.

4/1

12/1

Form: 41-082 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Finally scored at Newcastle (6f) last March; off afterwards until the turn of the year but he got back on track when second in 5f classified event returned to Newcastle last month; possibilities.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

7

(8)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

15:00 Hamilton

Doon The Glen

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Won a 6f handicap here (good to firm) in July off a 1lb higher mark; handles soft ground but the worry is that he might get going too late back at 5f.

6/1

6th

12

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Doon The Glen

8st 7lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

C&D win in July off this mark; late headway back at 5f here 12 days ago and the return to this trip will suit; not discounted.

12/1

11th
9 (3)
Siviez

10/1

Form: 03-906

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage filly who was campaigned at 7f/1m until a running-on sixth of 12 in 5f Catterick handicap ten days ago; interesting for her in-form stable now back up to 6f.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(2)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Ayr

Siviez

8st 13lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Eight-race maiden who has dropped 11lb in the weights since introduced to handicapping; attracted market support when a creditable fourth to Irish Dancer at Catterick (5f, good) last week; return to 6f should suit; dangerous to dismiss.

15/2

4th

3

(1)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Siviez

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Lightly raced 4yo who has dropped down the weights but she's finished unplaced this spring in her first four handicaps and needs something extra.

8/1

10/1

Form: 096224 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
On a long losing sequence but he has started life well for John Mackie on last two outings, fourth of 12 in 5f Catterick handicap ten days ago; very much one to consider off the same mark with cheekpieces refitted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Tommytwohoots

8st 10lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Last run was too bad to be true and had made a positive start for this yard, and he's closely matched with Dr Ali; possibilities.

10/1

12th

15

(17)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Tommytwohoots

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Mackie

On a long losing sequence but he has started life well for John Mackie on last two outings, fourth of 12 in 5f Catterick handicap ten days ago; very much one to consider off the same mark with cheekpieces refitted.

10/1

4th

10

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Tommytwohoots

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John Mackie

Finished second in this race in 2023 (soft) and 2024 (heavy); good second at Wolverhampton on his stable debut (6f) two weeks ago; well drawn back on turf but his 18 turf runs have seen him steer clear of anything faster than good to soft.

6/1

20/1

Form: 15550- C

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Course winner but he ended last season with a poor effort in 7f Newcastle handicap; this veteran has gone well fresh though, so is no forlorn hope on his reappearance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

7

(12)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

Langholm

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Dual C&D winner; got up late to win a handicap at Beverley (7.5f, good) last month and ran another respectable race when fourth in a classified event at Ayr (1m; Park Lane Penny was second) 11 days ago; claims.

10/1

4th

6

(6)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Langholm

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Prevailed narrowly in Beverley handicap (7.5f, good) last time, bouncing back to form and showing that his old legs can still operate successfully; 1-1 at classified level; shortlisted.

7/2

1st

10

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

Langholm

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Veteran who hasn't yet found his form this term and hasn't won a handicap for nearly two years; others preferred.

25/1

Form: 48-529

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
0-22 and he beat just two in 6f classified event at Wolverhampton last time; blinkers are now tried on this unreliable sort.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

8

(9)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mister McGregor

8st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Mullineaux

29-race maiden; runner-up in two classified races here this year (6f/7f) and may not have been suited by drop back to 5f in that grade a fortnight ago but makes only limited appeal for win purposes.

11/1

5th

6

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mister McGregor

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Mullineaux

28-race maiden; second in a similar event over 7f here in June; well held in three handicaps since; opposed on the balance of probability.

10/1

8th

10

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:25 Doncaster

Mister McGregor

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Michael Mullineaux

27-race maiden; placed in this same headgear combination at Wolverhampton and Chester (both 7f) before producing poor performance at Chester latest; opposed on the balance of probability.

12/1

Form: -44391 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Had the headgear left off when back to winning ways in 6f Southwell handicap 53 days ago; he's yet to show much in a handful of turf runs though, so needs to back it up.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

What What What

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

C&D winner last year; won again at Southwell in February (6f) but rather out of sorts since; back on his last winning mark.

13/2

7th

5

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

What What What

8st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Game effort to win over C&D in February off 1lb lower; only run since came at Thirsk 12 days ago when easy to back and dropping right away in the race won by Eldeyaar; racecourse evidence suggests he will be much happier now back on AW.

7/1

15th

8

(2)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

What What What

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Had the headgear left off when back to winning ways in 6f Southwell handicap 53 days ago; he's yet to show much in a handful of turf runs though, so needs to back it up.

7/1

Form: 23-661 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Back on song to land 5f Catterick handicap ten days ago; this C&D scorer needs to back it up off a 3lb higher mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

7

(3)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Golden Prosperity

9st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Dual course winner over 5f, including from 6lb higher on good ground in April; finished a close fourth off this mark at Pontefract (5f, good) on Thursday; has won at 6f and looks one of the more solid options.

11/4

4th

4

(4)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:32 Pontefract

Golden Prosperity

8st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Soundly beaten on last two starts but the first was over 7f and he was slowly away last time; some good runs in defeat over 6f/5f this summer and he's in the mix if rediscovering that form.

8/1

12/1

Form: 0-3459 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
On a long losing sequence and she was retried in cheekpieces when beating just one in 5f Newcastle handicap in February last time; others appeal more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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17th

4

(8)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

La Rochette

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

On a long losing sequence and she was retried in cheekpieces when beating just one in 5f Newcastle handicap in February last time; others appeal more.

12/1

9th

3

(9)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:42 Newcastle (AW)

La Rochette

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tracy Waggott

Fourth (beaten 1l+) to Azucena over C&D on penultimate start, and wasn't far off the principals when fifth to Digital (Shatin Venture second, Azucena fourth) here nine days ago; possible she's able to take advantage of joint career-low mark.

12/1

5th

8

(10)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

La Rochette

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Handicap mark has tumbled for this yard and there have been more positive signs on her last two starts; better off with the three runners who beat her over C&D last month and not ruled out.

7/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £831.00
Straight Forecast £525.26
Tricast £5019.41
Trifecta £1995.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Doon The Glen

The Guardian:

Emerald Army

POSTDATA:

Golden Prosperity

Daily Mail:

Langholm

SPOTLIGHT:

Siviez

The Star:

Piperstown

Telegraph:

Tommytwohoots

D Express:

Emerald Army

The Times:

Doon The Glen

The Sun:

Doon The Glen

Daily Record:

Golden Prosperity

Daily Mirror:

Langholm