June 05 / 15.30 Thirsk

15.30

Good To Soft

Moody Construction Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Moody Construction Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 260-46 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has shown her best form at Hamilton since joining Phil Makin, winning in added blinkers there (similar mark) last September; did well to finish fourth (met trouble) on seasonal reappearance at Newcastle but took backward step there next time; is capable if fully firing.
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2nd

1

(2)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

13:44 Hamilton

Annie Edson Taylor

11st 5lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Phillip Makin

Had a fair bit of racing but back to her very best with cheekpieces refitted, going back-to-back over C&D on soft and heavy ground; did it comfortably enough last week to seriously consider under a penalty (effectively only 2lb higher with Pippa Brown claiming 3lb).

13/8

1st

7

(6)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Hamilton

Annie Edson Taylor

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

A switch to cheekpieces saw her bounce back to top form when winning over C&D (soft; five of today's rivals behind) 18 days ago; up 4lb but respected with underfoot conditions to suit.

5/1

1st

9

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

18:50 Hamilton

Annie Edson Taylor

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Won the Class 6 C&D handicap on this card 12 months ago; added to her tally at Thirsk in June but unable to build on it since; hopes appear to rest on a headgear change giving her a lift.

11/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 08-822 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
4-30; rated 5lb lower than when last successful at Ayr (6f, good to soft) last July; has been knocking on the door lately, runner-up on last two starts, including under Paul Mulrennan at Ayr; should have a positive role to play.
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5th

8

(2)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

16:12 Redcar

Taygar

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Michael Dods

No show back on AW last time but she's had plenty of close calls this season, including at Ripon (6f, good) on her penultimate run; has claims if she can recapture that form and her four turf wins include one over C&D.

12/1

2nd

6

(3)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ripon

Taygar

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

4-36 overall and has her first race here; no win since July 2025 and, having been runner-up four times this May-July, her form has deserted her lately.

12/1

9th

5

(8)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:03 Catterick

Taygar

9st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

String of consistent efforts in defeat before a couple of quieter runs lately; won't mind any rain, down to a career-low mark, but needs to bounce back.

6/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 177133 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Justified market support when scoring in added blinkers at Lingfield (6f AW, 5-1; from 5lb lower) in April; similar efforts (on RPRs) since, having to settle for minor honours at Kempton and Windsor; has a shout from a handy high draw.
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6th

2

(2)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Elvetham

9st 11lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Conrad Allen

All four wins have been on Polytrack and latest was a comfortable success on his drop to 5f at Lingfield three weeks ago; this is tougher off 8lb higher but that was a personal best last time and he could have more to offer at this trip; respected.

4/1

4th
10 (9)
Kitaab

33/1

Form: 406708 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
No win since October 2024 (Newcastle); weakened quickly on turf return at Doncaster (7f) three weeks ago; the only real glimpse of life this year was when a never-nearer fourth at Southwell (5f; 25-1) in February; stablemate of East Tyrone.
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9th

6

(4)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Kitaab

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Showed signs of a revival when fourth in a handicap at Thirsk (6f, good) in June but has failed to build on it twice since, despite being prominent in the betting over 6f here latterly; down to a mark in the 40s for the first time but the market is perhaps the best guide back from 11 weeks off.

15/2

11th

5

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Kitaab

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Showed signs of a revival when fourth in a handicap at Thirsk (6f, good; 11-1) and a slow start was no help at Chester (stays 7f); only 2-35 but he's not without a chance.

5/1

7th

10

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:12 Chester

Kitaab

8st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

No win since October 2024 but he's on a reduced mark and showed signs of a revival when fourth at Thirsk (6f, good; 11-1) last month; has possibilities if he can build on that and he's effective at this trip.

12/1

Form: 477562 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner (6f); fitted with cheekpieces and just held by the Michael Dods-trained Call Me Betty at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) 18 days ago; raised 1lb since but merits consideration with sterner headgear (blinkers) entering the equation.
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2nd

6

(6)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:51 Thirsk

Fan Mail

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Both wins over 6f on AW; has had plenty of chances on turf but continues to come up short; goes again in visor worn for the first time when fifth of 11 at Carlisle (6f, good) last Wednesday.

9/2

5th

5

(7)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

16:17 Carlisle

Fan Mail

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Went close over C&D in May when 4lb higher; that hasn't been a springboard to better things but it is not inconceivable that a change of headgear can provide the necessary spark to break his turf duck.

7/1

9th

9

(9)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:51 Southwell (AW)

Fan Mail

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Made it 0-11 for the year when down the field here (7f) a fortnight ago; however, he was in pretty good heart previously and his last win came over C&D last October; not written off.

11/1

7/2

Form: 419424

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Made the breakthrough at Newcastle (5f) in February and fairly consistent since; couldn't master Yes I'm Mali over C&D (runner-up; 18-1) on penultimate start and boxed on from further back (fourth) at Beverley subsequently; a possible.
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4th

6

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

20:39 Carlisle

Sherlock

10st 2lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Kevin Ryan

Won a 5f AW event off 6lb lower in February and there was no disgrace in chasing home a Hamilton legend at that track (6f, good to firm) in returning blinkers (retained) nine days ago; he is another that cannot be discounted.

13/2

2nd

3

(1)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Sherlock

9st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Belatedly opened account at Newcastle (5f, AW) in February and has largely remained in good form since, albeit he was a shade disappointing when only sixth of ten at Ripon (6f, good; favourite) three weeks ago; can make his presence felt.

7/2

6th

3

(8)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Thirsk

Sherlock

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Made the breakthrough at Newcastle (5f) in February and fairly consistent since; couldn't master Yes I'm Mali over C&D (runner-up; 18-1) on penultimate start and boxed on from further back (fourth) at Beverley subsequently; a possible.

7/2

20/1

Form: 318749 D

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won twice for Jack Jones, both times over 6f at Wolverhampton; hung right and weakened when last in action at Southwell (5f) ten weeks ago; changed hands for 3,600gns since; best watched on stable debut.
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8th

1

(10)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Woodhay Whisper

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ron Barr

6lb lower than when winning a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton (for Jack Jones) in February; 25-1 when no match for Yaahobby over C&D last week; due to be 3lb lower from the weekend.

33/1

7th

5

(9)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Woodhay Whisper

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Ron Barr

Can't fancy on her three turf efforts since joining current stable but the fact she's gained all three wins on AW provides some hope back from two months off.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0696-8 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Yet to win for this trainer (0-11) and readily outpaced on recent seasonal reappearance at Carlisle (5f, good; eighth of ten); visor added - has won blinkers in the past - seeking a revival on first venture into a Class 6 handicap.
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4th

1

(5)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Imperial Guard

9st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Rattled off an Ayr hat-trick over 7f on fast ground in July; yet to score off a mark this high, and wasn't so good on his last two starts, but good to soft ground probably didn't suit at Thirsk 25 days ago.

14/1

7th

6

(5)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Imperial Guard

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Belatedly exploited his drop down the handicap at Ayr (7f, good to firm) in July and he added two more wins over that C&D in the next fortnight; came up short in his bid for a four-timer at Doncaster three weeks ago; not handicapped out of things though and could bounce back.

5/1

16/1

Form: 337339 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner (2-29); placed six times on AW since narrow win at Wolverhampton (6f; 18-1) in early January; failed to figure from a wide draw at Catterick (7f) latest so needs to bounce back; more appeal than stablemate Kitaab.
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9th

11

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Thirsk

East Tyrone

8st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Philip Kirby

Infrequent winner (2-29); placed six times on AW since narrow win at Wolverhampton (6f; 18-1) in early January; failed to figure from a wide draw at Catterick (7f) latest so needs to bounce back; more appeal than stablemate Kitaab.

16/1

9th

10

(10)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

East Tyrone

8st 10lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Philip Kirby

Doesn't find winning easy (2-28) but is consistent for the level; third in four of his last five AW starts, including when keeping on behind Mount Ruapehu at Southwell (6f; 14-1) 23 days ago; wide draw isn't ideal for turf return; stablemate of Indy's Angel.

10/1

3rd

9

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

East Tyrone

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Can miss the break and tends to pull hard; still deserves some respect after a recent third over C&D.

10/1

Form: 780

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

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Payout
Exacta £37.00
Straight Forecast £39.27
Tricast £241.27
Trifecta £289.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Fan Mail

POSTDATA:

Taygar

NEWMARKET:

Elvetham

Daily Mail:

Teddy Shaw

SPOTLIGHT:

Annie Edson Taylor

TOPSPEED:

Imperial Guard

The Times:

Elvetham

The Guardian:

Elvetham

D Express:

Fan Mail

Daily Mirror:

Fan Mail

The Star:

Fan Mail

Telegraph:

Taygar

The Sun:

Taygar

Daily Record:

Taygar