May 02 / 16.25 Thirsk

16.25

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £9421.2
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 898-43 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Two good runs since joining Ruth Carr, fourth of 12 at Newcastle in March and third of 17 at Musselburgh three weeks ago; up in class but should give it another good go.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Kinetic Force

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Has made a good start for Ruth Carr and emerged from midfield to edge home over C&D a month ago; on that run and past exploits, he remains on a useful mark up 4lb.

8/1

1st

10

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Kinetic Force

8st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Two good runs since joining Ruth Carr, fourth of 12 at Newcastle in March and third of 17 at Musselburgh three weeks ago; up in class but should give it another good go.

9/2

3rd

7

(13)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Kinetic Force

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Two wins (AW/turf) for previous yard; close fourth at Newcastle (5f, AW) on stable/seasonal debut; fighting chance provided he builds on that effort; similar type to Emerald Harmony.

12/1

16/1

  • Place: £6.10

Form: 11006- C

Last run: 221 days

W: 9st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Narrowly landed big-field events at York and Goodwood last July, both for Warren Fentiman; ended the year quietly but he has had a wind op since last seen and is only 1lb higher than for the Goodwood win.
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8th

2

(12)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Brazen Bolt

9st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Ruth Carr

4lb higher than for his win in this race 12 months ago, after which he went on to score at Glorious Goodwood; fine return to action (after wind surgery) at Thirsk in May but no progress in two subsequent runs; Warren Fentiman back on board now dropping in class; high on the list.

8/1

13th

12

(19)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Brazen Bolt

8st 13lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ruth Carr

Won big-field 5f handicaps at York and Goodwood last July; two solid efforts in defeat this season and he won on his only visit to Epsom, albeit over 7f; not impossibly treated but he wouldn't want the ground to be any slower than good.

16/1

7th

16

(19)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Brazen Bolt

8st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ruth Carr

Won big-field handicaps over C&D (good to firm) and at Goodwood (5f, good) last July, and this 9yo returned from wind surgery with a back-to-form, neck second at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago; Harry Vigors removes a valuable 7lb and this prominent-racer could be bang there once more.

16/1

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 14/00- D

Last run: 247 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; well handicapped on his 2024 form but he was only seen twice last year and finished down the field on both occasions; enough to prove back from a break.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Tatterstall

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Prominent racer; two good runs back from her eight-month absence, headed close home at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; that form is working out well and he has earned the 2lb rise; bold bid can be expected.

8/1

2nd

2

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

19:30 Hamilton

Tatterstall

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Ran just twice last year and soundly beaten each time but he's well handicapped on his 2024 form and he reappeared last month with a close third at Thirsk (5f, good to firm); strong claims if backing that up.

5/1

3rd

2

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Tatterstall

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Prominent racer; well handicapped on his 2024 form but he was only seen twice last year and finished down the field on both occasions; enough to prove back from a break.

8/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 188-63 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Conditions to suit and back to his last winning mark; two good runs this year, third of eight at Ripon last week (5f, good), and he's more appealing than many.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

9

(1)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Pontefract

Equity Law

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Placed a few times this season, including when favourite at Catterick last time; back up in grade but he's 3lb below last winning mark and seems to have a fighting chance.

10/1

2nd

1

(7)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Catterick

Equity Law

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner off 1lb higher last September; two good runs when third at Ripon in April (5f, good) and at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) last month but he hasn't done as well since.

4/1

Form: 726-32 CD BF

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Beat Equity Law over C&D last June but the tables were turned when the pair repposed here in August; two solid efforts on AW in March; should give his running.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

13

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

American Bay

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

String of good runs since returning in May from a 167-day absence, latterly keeping on for second at Redcar (5f, good) three weeks ago; steps back up to 6f for the first time this year and it could suit.

8/1

2nd

9

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Redcar

American Bay

8st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Paul Midgley

First of two wins came in a novice over 6f here on good to firm; pair of placed efforts in 5f AW handicaps in March but hasn't quite matched that in two 5f handicaps at Thirsk (good/good to firm) since, with reopposing pair Far Above The Law and Spring Is Sprung ahead of him latterly; the first-time cheekpieces he wore last time are left off.

9/1

7th

15

(5)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

American Bay

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

One of his two wins came over C&D and was a close fifth here a month ago, backing up two good runs on the AW; possibilities, especially should the new cheekpieces give him a lift.

10/1

Form: 76-010 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Easily saw off 11 rivals at Musselburgh last month (5f, soft), form that has received some boosts since; not well drawn when down the field at Newbury two weeks ago (6f, good); mark left alone and perhaps vulnerable over 5f on a quick surface.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:05 Windsor

Wheels Of Fire

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Resumed winning ways at Musselburgh (5f) in April but below form all three runs since, fourth of six at Haydock (5f) 11 days ago; this course winner is handily weighted if back on his A-game though.

3/1

4th

1

(5)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:13 Haydock

Wheels Of Fire

9st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won at Musselburgh (5f, soft) last month and bounced back from lesser run at Newbury (6f, good) when sixth of ten at Thirsk (5f, good to firm), beaten just over 2l; back on slow ground today and could be in the mix.

15/8

6th

4

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Wheels Of Fire

9st 7lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Easily saw off 11 rivals at Musselburgh last month (5f, soft), form that has received some boosts since; not well drawn when down the field at Newbury two weeks ago (6f, good); mark left alone and perhaps vulnerable over 5f on a quick surface.

7/1

7/1

Form: 43049-

Last run: 266 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Poor strike-rate for one of his ability when trained by Brian Meehan but he can go well fresh and is starting out for David O'Meara (sold 22,000gns last October) off a dangerous mark, some 6lb lower than when third in a hot 5f handicap at York's Dante meeting last May; possible he'll have one eye on that prize but still more interesting than many.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

7

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Toca Madera

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David O’Meara

Exploited his reduced mark in fine style at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) last month; came up short off an 11lb higher mark in Ireland 13 days ago, hanging left; minor placing perhaps his best hope this time.

12/1

6th

2

(8)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Toca Madera

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Made all for an emphatic 5f Doncaster win early this month, his first success since August 2024; up 11lb for that; however, he had a higher mark early in his career when trained by Brian Meehan; definite chance, given the depth of the sprinting division in Britain, relative to Ireland.

9/2

1st

6

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

14:30 Doncaster

Toca Madera

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

His last win was in August 2024 but he went close off a reduced mark in a 16-runner handicap at York (5f, good) last month; back up 2lb in the weights but that was a bold bid last time and he's respected.

9/4

Form: 3-2154 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
A wind op last spring had a positive effect; back to winning ways with a ready Southwell win in March; both runs since have been respectable but others in the field look better handicapped.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(1)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Sports Coach

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Now 4lb lower than when winning at Southwell (5f) in March; creditable efforts on turf more recently and he now drops into a Class 5; has a much better chance than his form figures might indicate.

10/1

8th

21

(15)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Sports Coach

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Hasn't built on 5f success at Southwell in March, fading and hanging on this course three weeks ago; unproven at 6f; questions to answer.

33/1

9th

18

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Sports Coach

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Hasn't built on his success at Southwell (5f, AW) in March; not disgraced when sixth over C&D nine days ago but he'll need more if he's to return to winning ways.

12/1

Form: 0800-6 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on last season's best, including a York win off 4lb higher (5f, good); only midfield at Beverley on his reappearance 17 days ago (5f, good to soft) but the ground would have been slower than ideal and he travelled strongly before plugging on past a few tiring rivals in the final furlong; better expected back on a quicker surface.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(8)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Pontefract

Squealer

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Has a poor strike-rate over the last three years and has proved inconsistent since last success (off 12lb higher); chance largely depends on the effects of first-time headgear.

9/1

5th

10

(7)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

14:30 Doncaster

Squealer

8st 11lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won off 10lb higher at York (5f, good) last June but disappointing since and has form figures of 690 this season; has a lot to prove and needs a major revival but stable is in good form and market strength would be interesting.

4/1

13th

14

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Squealer

8st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Only sixth and ninth this year, but he caught the eye on his reappearance and blew the start next time; now 7lb lower than when winning over C&D (good ground) last summer; likely to be doing his best work late on and a leading contender if getting the breaks.

25/1

10th
5 (1)
Vantheman

8/1

Form: 75-187 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Good handicap form as a 3yo; drew a blank last year but back to winning ways at Newcastle in January (5f; 3lb lower mark than today); two runs since haven't been so encouraging and connections now turn to blinkers.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

19:07 Pontefract

Vantheman

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Took this prize in 2024; back in fine form of late since fitted with blinkers, scoring at Hamilton (5f) in May and in the frame in big-field 5f handicaps at Thirsk and Newcastle since; ought to be thereabouts.

5/1

4th

12

(12)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Vantheman

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Prominent racer; two wins this season, one of them C&D (2-2 here); back near his best when a close third of 17 at Thirsk last month but this is a stronger race.

10/1

3rd

1

(13)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Vantheman

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

None too consistent but he surged back to form with a win at Hamilton (5f, good; made all) two weeks ago; that was only his second go in blinkers and he's again of interest off 4lb higher.

8/1

Non-runners

Elegant Erin

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £77.90
Straight Forecast £84.97

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Kinetic Force

SPOTLIGHT:

Squealer

The Guardian:

Sports Coach

RP RATINGS:

American Bay

POSTDATA:

Equity Law

Daily Mail:

Brazen Bolt

The Times:

Kinetic Force

D Express:

Kinetic Force

Daily Mirror:

Sports Coach

Daily Record:

American Bay

The Sun:

Equity Law

Telegraph:

Squealer

The Star:

Squealer