May 02 / 17.00 Thirsk

17.00

Good To Firm

Sky Bet Irish Day Saturday 16th May Book Now Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 218y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Sky Bet Irish Day Saturday 16th May Book Now Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 123510 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Too good for 21 rivals at Doncaster in March (1m, good to soft) in March; last of 13 at Southwell under a penalty soon after but he didn't see a lot of daylight and he can be given a pass; revival on the cards.
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5th

3

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Rising Force

9st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: John Butler

Won 22-runner Class 5 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in March and added to tally at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) in May; runner-up off this mark at Newmarket (1m) on penultimate start; fine on AW (4-33), so he's one of the likeliest.

7/2

6th

1

(3)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Newmarket (July)

Rising Force

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: John Butler

Won at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) and Thirsk (1m, good to firm) in the spring and he got back to his best when going very close over C&D two weeks ago; only 1lb higher and he's a big player if he can repeat that form.

15/8

2nd

2

(2)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:32 Newmarket (July)

Rising Force

10st 1lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Butler

Doubled his tally on turf with big-field amateur riders' win at Doncaster (good to soft) in March and he scored again at Thirsk (also 1m, good to firm) in May; was better than ever with those wins but he's not threatened in his last three starts and he's still 5lb higher than for his last success; others are more persuasive.

7/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 15-045

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Only 1lb higher than for her Beverley win (8.5f, soft) last September; running herself back into form, fifth of ten at Ripon last week having fluffed the start; not out of it.
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5th

4

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:48 Ripon

Kiss Me My Love

9st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Notched a second win of 2026 at Redcar (1m) in July and backed it up with a good third of 11 in 1m Southwell handicap 26 days ago; considered.

9/1

3rd

2

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:06 Southwell (AW)

Kiss Me My Love

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Has a patchy profile but she's won twice on turf this season including an apprentice handicap at Redcar (1m, good to firm) last Wednesday; 0-7 on AW but she has form over C&D and is a big player off the same mark as last time (due to be 2lb higher in future).

4/1

1st

2

(3)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

15:50 Redcar

Kiss Me My Love

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Roger Fell

Three-time winner, the most recent over this C&D in May off a 3lb lower mark; ran well at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) in July but needs to bounce back from a poor run at York (1m) four days ago.

9/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 839-61

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Four of his five wins have come at Beverley, the latest nine days ago (8.5f, good to firm); 4lb higher in a stronger race but as the only last-time-out winner in the field he has to come right into the reckoning.
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4th

9

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

14:55 Beverley

Sunny Orange

9st 0lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Course regular who has registered four wins and five places from 21 starts here, including when scoring over 8.5f in April; has proved his stamina for 1m2f since July and has soft ground form too; may well make an impact.

14/1

3rd

1

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:05 Ripon

Sunny Orange

10st 0lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Off the mark for the year at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) in April and he has run several good races in defeat since; he should be in the thick of the action once more.

9/2

5th

6

(1)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:15 Beverley

Sunny Orange

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Four wins here and nearly made that five last month on two occasions, since when he's again gone close at Pontefract; likely contender off the same mark as for last two runs.

6/1

Form: 57158- D

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Two wins last summer, both over 1m at Ripon (good and good to firm); ended that campaign with two lesser efforts; betting useful back from six months off with his trainer running three.
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3rd

2

(12)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Thats My Boy Luke

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Dual Ripon winner last summer who's regressed and run below market expectations on last two starts; this is easier off a career-low mark (9lb lower than when last successful) but he could have done without the recent rain.

7/1

6th

4

(5)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Thats My Boy Luke

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Two wins at Ripon over 1m last year (good/good to firm); respectable fourth of nine at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) in May but he's yet to build on that in four starts since; others look stronger.

7/2

5th

5

(2)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Thats My Boy Luke

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Two wins over 1m at Ripon last season (good/good to firm); a bit disappointing this term (4l fourth of seven at Pontefract latest) but on a good mark now.

11/2

20/1

Form: 50820-

Last run: 157 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden; ran well at Newmarket (1m1f, good) last October before a lesser effort on the AW at Southwell (1m3f) one month later; one of three runners for Tim Easterby.
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3rd

5

(10)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:30 Carlisle

Off Spin

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

18-race maiden but he was in good form prior to a lesser effort at Redcar (1m1f, good to firm) last month; may be able to bounce back but others appeal more for win purposes.

13/2

6th

1

(8)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Redcar

Off Spin

9st 9lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Is 0-17 but he arrives in good form, placed for third consecutive start when runner-up in 1m2f Ayr handicap (Shifter third) two weeks ago; 1lb worse off with that rival here but he can go very well again.

7/2

2nd

2

(9)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Ayr

Off Spin

9st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Is 0-16 but he arrives in good form, not seen to ideal effect when a running-on third of nine over C&D 16 days ago; well in the mix from the same mark.

9/2

Form: -59276

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
He has won on fast turf (7f) but he is a better horse on AW; not at his best on his last two starts and now tries 1m for the first time on his 26th start.
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7th

11

(11)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Front Gunner

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Sole turf win came off 2lb lower in this race last year, when with Ann Duffield, and he is 1lb below his last winning mark; interesting to see how he fares in the market on his first start for Ivan Furtado (same owners).

12/1

6th

7

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:00 Thirsk

Front Gunner

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

He has won on fast turf (7f) but he is a better horse on AW; not at his best on his last two starts and now tries 1m for the first time on his 26th start.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 424-5

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Promise in three 2yo runs and again on his handicap debut at Nottingham two weeks ago, shaping as though the run might bring him on; still has potential and that wouldn't apply to many of these.
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8th

6

(1)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

15:30 Carlisle

Pension Pot

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Lightly raced 4yo who is yet to score but has shown ability across his six starts; latest third of 11 at Chester (7.5f, soft; acts on quicker) was a respectable effort and it's impossible to say he's not capable of better.

10/1

3rd

3

(8)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

17:28 Chester

Pension Pot

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: David & Nicola Barron

Faded into 3l fifth of nine on handicap/seasonal debut at Nottingham in April and this headstrong sort also looked stretched by 1m at Thirsk last time; the return to shorter looks the right move for this lightly raced 4yo, who is a possible player.

14/1

Form: 411214 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
He had dropped a long way in the weights prior to his Wolverhampton win on Boxing Day; added further wins at Wolverhampton (twice) and Bath (1m, good) since; similar form when fourth at Nottingham two weeks ago (1m2f, good); shouldn't be far away if the ground is deemed suitable (untried on faster than good).
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7th

1

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Law Supreme

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ian Williams

Six-time winner, the latest coming at Bath (1m, good) in April off a 2lb lower mark; had an excuse when below his best at Thirsk and bounced back to form when third of seven behind Jack Sparowe at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) 24 days ago; could go well.

13/2

3rd

1

(8)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

18:40 Yarmouth

Law Supreme

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

His good run of form ground to a halt at Thirsk last time but he can be given a pass as he was tight for room at a crucial stage; Billy Loughnane back on board today and his record for him reads 4111; one to take seriously.

4/1

8th

2

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:00 Thirsk

Law Supreme

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

He had dropped a long way in the weights prior to his Wolverhampton win on Boxing Day; added further wins at Wolverhampton (twice) and Bath (1m, good) since; similar form when fourth at Nottingham two weeks ago (1m2f, good); shouldn't be far away if the ground is deemed suitable (untried on faster than good).

3/1

Form: 95270-

Last run: 176 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden but runner-up on three occasions, including both seasonal debuts; ran well when second over C&D last July too and he needs serious respect back from 176 days off.
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8th

4

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Lightning Galaxy

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

13-race maiden but he has finished runner-up three times; mostly disappointing this year but it was a respectable effort when fourth of 12 at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft; Idyllic was second) last time; this extra furlong doesn't look sure to suit, however.

7/1

4th

9

(11)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Lightning Galaxy

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

12-race maiden who has basically been disappointing this season (four runs; 6f-1m); moves up in trip with quite a bit to prove.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £43.90
Straight Forecast £37.42
Tricast £241.12
Trifecta £247.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Sunny Orange

RP RATINGS:

Law Supreme

Telegraph:

Front Gunner

SPOTLIGHT:

Pension Pot

The Times:

Kiss Me My Love

NEWMARKET:

Rising Force

The Guardian:

Front Gunner

Daily Mirror:

Sunny Orange

The Star:

Sunny Orange

Daily Record:

Sunny Orange

Daily Mail:

Law Supreme

D Express:

Law Supreme

The Sun:

Law Supreme