May 31 / 16.15 Thirsk

16.15

Good

Flutter Proud To Support Young Lives Vs Cancer Handicap

  • Prize money: £12369.6
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Flutter Proud To Support Young Lives Vs Cancer Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £15.20
  • Place: £4.30

Form: 1715-5 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
A dual 5f winner for Simon and Ed Crisford at two; made an encouraging start for new yard after seven months off when fifth of 14 over C&D last month so enters calculations.
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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

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 543-33

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Son of Pinatubo who has shaped with promise when third on both his starts this season, not enjoying a clear passage when third of 14 in 5f Beverley handicap 27 days ago; a likely player off an unchanged mark.
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6th

10

(3)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:37 Haydock

Explosive Finnish

8st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Won at York (5.4f, good to firm) in July and has run well to be placed on both starts since (5.4f/6f, good to soft/good); also effective on soft going (unraced on heavy); this progressive 3yo could be involved.

13/2

2nd

8

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newmarket

Explosive Finnish

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

In good nick since handicapping this year and he gained due reward for a string of solid efforts when scoring at York (5.5f, good to firm) in July; also a fine third of 21 over that C&D (good to soft) a fortnight ago and he's hard to knock from the same mark.

4/1

3rd

5

(13)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Explosive Finnish

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Well backed prior to his breakthrough C&D win 44 days ago and there was a lot to like about the way he knuckled down close home; that form hasn't really worked out but this 6lb higher mark may not be beyond him.

6/1

25/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 428-20

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Shaped well when second on reappearance at Ripon (6f) in April but he beat only one in 6f Hamilton handicap the following month; this fair 5.5f juvenile winner shouldn't be written off.
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2nd

4

(12)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:49 Ripon

Mighty Magnus

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Doubled his tally when winning at Musselburgh (5f) in June; bounced back to his best with second of 11 in 5f handicap at Haydock 22 days ago, not enjoying the smoothest of passages over 1f out; likely to go well again off 1lb lower mark.

10/1

5th

1

(1)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Mighty Magnus

9st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

In and out since he won at Musselburgh (5f, good) in June but he ran well when second at Haydock (5f, heavy) nine days ago; bang there if he's once more on a going day.

11/2

2nd

3

(11)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:47 Haydock

Mighty Magnus

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Won at Musselburgh (5f, good) in June and did well to finish third at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) in July having been hampered early; however, he finished last of five at Musselburgh next time and was down the field in an admittedly hot handicap at York a fortnight ago; has shown promise on soft, though.

10/1

9/1

Form: 22011- D

Last run: 162 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Improved for being gelded and bagged a pair of 5f nurseries at Newcastle late in 2025; back from five months off here but he's still not out of things nudged up 2lb.
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8th

5

(2)

16th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:18 Beverley

Straight Ahead

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Landed a pair of 5f Newcastle handicaps late in 2025; back in excellent form of late, runner-up in 5f handicaps at Thirsk and over C&D; firmly in the picture again; return to 6f excuses his Redcar defeat on Tuesday.

7/1

6th

7

(4)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

15:23 Redcar

Straight Ahead

9st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Ended 2025 with a pair of 5f Newcastle nursery successes; back in fine form of late when runner-up in 5f handicaps at Thirsk and Beverley, only just failing on latter occasion; can make his presence felt back up to 6f despite 3lb weights rise.

8/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 1374-0 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
A fairly useful 5f juvenile winner; gelded/off eight months and shaped as if the run was needed when 13th in 5f York handicap 16 days ago; no surprise to see him play a prominent role here.
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20th

2

(8)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Kinnalargy

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

His fifth at Thirsk (5f, good) in May was a fair effort but his overall record is patchy; he has undergone wind surgery since his latest run but others still make more appeal.

12/1

4th

3

(5)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

20:25 York

Kinnalargy

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Ran okay at Thirsk (5f, good) in May but that is sandwiched by two lesser efforts; others look more persuasive.

14/1

7th

2

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:15 York

Kinnalargy

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

A fairly useful 5f juvenile winner who reappeared having been gelded with a modest effort here in May; much better a fortnight later when fifth of 12 at Thirsk (also 5f, good); stays 6f and could step forward again.

16/1

Form: 8928-5 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Landed C&D maiden last May and largely performed with credit after; shaped as if the run was needed after nine months off when fifth of eight at Haydock (5f) on his reappearance and he should strip sharper here.
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10

(4)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:33 Pontefract

Under The Radar

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Readily put in his place by Go Victor at Beverley 13 days ago; a 4lb rise may be insufficient to turn the tables.

10/1

2nd

1

(3)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Beverley

Under The Radar

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Still seeking a first handicap success but he hasn't been running badly and this drop into 0-60 company will help; this could be his day.

7/2

6th

9

(9)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:54 Redcar

Under The Radar

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

On a losing sequence but comes here in decent nick, fifth of ten in 5f Beverley handicap last month; not out of things in first-time cheekpieces off a 2lb lower mark.

7/1

7th
5 (11)
Big Fun

10/1

Form: 2217-4 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
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.
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4th

5

(3)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:15 Doncaster

Big Fun

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

3yo who has been inconsistent across his four handicap starts but he ran well when 2l second of six at Chester (5f, good to soft) three weeks ago and could be involved.

7/1

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

Form: 35-843 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
A three-time juvenile winner (including 5f York nursery); better form in defeat this season, prominent for a long way when a very good third of 14 in 6f handicap at Hamilton two weeks ago; interesting reverting to 5f.
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8th

11

(16)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:03 Pontefract

Go Vince Go

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

On a good mark on his 2yo best and he has been far from discredited on his last four outings, including third of seven at Carlisle (6f, good) latest; should be competitive if the outside stall isn't too big of an inconvenience.

11/1

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

Form: 4714-6 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Gained a first win in 5f Southwell novice in November but has failed to kick on, hooded when a hanging sixth of eight in 5f Haydock handicap on his return eight days ago; more is needed.
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9th

11

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Thirsk

Sands Of Josepi

8st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Ellison

Gained a first win in 5f Southwell novice in November but has failed to kick on, hooded when a hanging sixth of eight in 5f Haydock handicap on his return eight days ago; more is needed.

33/1

6th

4

(6)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Haydock

Sands Of Josepi

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Brian Ellison

Made all at Southwell (5f, AW) last November on third start then disappointing on nursery debut at Newcastle (5f, AW); however, he could settle better in a first-time hood on this reappearance and is not ruled out.

14/1

10/1

Form: 0-1248 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Gained a first win at Southwell (5f) in January and in good form until only eighth in 5f Chester handicap 23 days ago; he's the sort to bounce back.
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4th

1

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

17:00 Yarmouth

Ambishio

10st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Record of 1-11 but his won was off 1lb higher at Southwell (5f, AW) in January and he ran well for a long way in a Class 4 handicap at Newmarket (fifth of eighth) 11 days ago; headgear is now added and he could make a bold bid on this drop back in grade.

5/2

5th

8

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Newmarket (July)

Ambishio

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

In good form on AW prior to respectable fourth at Sandown (5f, good) in April off 4lb higher; however, two lesser runs have followed; upset in the stalls and withdrawn at York on last intended start (22-1 at the time).

20/1

2

(11)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 York

Ambishio

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Appleby

Began the year with two good runs at Southwell but backwards steps in three runs back on turf; others look stronger.

20/1

Form: 741-

Last run: 246 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Son of Havana Grey who improved with each of his three runs at two, landing 6f Ripon maiden in September on his final run for George Boughey; has since changed hands for 52,000gns (also gelded) and very much one to consider on his handicap debut.
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6th

4

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:13 Ripon

Here Forever

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Ended 2025 with easy C&D maiden victory for George Boughey; lightly raced for current yard and took a big step back in right direction when an eye-catching fifth of 17 in 6f handicap at Ayr in July, running on late; interesting with better to come.

4/1

5th

12

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Here Forever

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: David & Nicola Barron

Readily won modest four-runner Ripon maiden (6f, good) for George Boughey in September but was unable to land a telling blow in two 5f handicaps for new stable this season; remains lightly raced and ought to be suited by this move back up in trip but others have less to prove.

20/1

3/1

Form: 2-5311 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
No Nay Never colt who arrives on the up, getting off the mark in 5.5f Bath maiden before coming home really strongly to follow up in 5f Haydock handicap eight days ago; up 7lb but not taken lightly in his hat-trick bid.
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5th

9

(7)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:20 Southwell (AW)

Noble Vow

9st 6lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Dual turf winner in the spring before three poor efforts off his revised mark (saddle slipped on one occasion); went close in a Tapeta maiden last autumn but doesn't make obvious appeal.

20/1

11th

6

(8)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:17 Chester

Noble Vow

9st 6lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Won a four-runner Bath maiden (5.7f, firm) and a Haydock handicap in May (5f, good to firm); well below form both runs since, including on first outing since being gelded; bit to prove now.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £73.40
Straight Forecast £73.02
Tricast £564.51
Trifecta £1187.60

Selections

Telegraph:

Noble Vow

D Express:

Explosive Finnish

TOPSPEED:

Kinnalargy

RP RATINGS:

Here Forever

SPOTLIGHT:

Go Vince Go

NEWMARKET:

Dazzling Haze

POSTDATA:

Mighty Magnus

Daily Mirror:

Noble Vow

The Sun:

Noble Vow

The Star:

Noble Vow

Daily Record:

Explosive Finnish

The Times:

Kinnalargy