June 05 / 17.20 Thirsk

17.20

Good To Soft

Next Meeting Tuesday 16th June Featuring Royal Ascot Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Next Meeting Tuesday 16th June Featuring Royal Ascot Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 21-505 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Sole win from nine starts came in a maiden at Ayr (6f, soft) in September; below that level since but he shaped a bit better than the bare result at Haydock (6f, soft) 15 days ago; each-way chance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

4

(9)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Daizen

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Rebecca Menzies

No problem with soft ground and he returns to Class 5 after two defeats at a higher level; only 3lb higher than for his front-running win at Thirsk (6f, good) in June; not ruled out.

10/1

8th

9

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:45 Hamilton

Daizen

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Rebecca Menzies

Returned to form when making all at Thirsk (6f, good) in June but he failed to back that up in a Silver Cup trial at Ayr last month; that was another blip in his patchy profile and he needs to bounce back again.

12/1

16th

17

(11)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Daizen

9st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Returned to form at Thirsk (6f, good) last month, making all to win quite cosily, and is now 2-12; 5lb higher in a higher-grade race today but his other win was gained over C&D and he won't mind if there's rain about.

9/2

8/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 000-66 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 12 starts came for Richard Hannon at Newmarket (6f, good) last May; struggled on his last few starts for that stable and he's not threatened in his two outings since joining this yard; dropped another 3lb.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

13:50 Epsom

Logi Bear

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: John Butler

Two runner-up finishes for his new yard prior to scrambling home in a 6f handicap at Lingfield (AW) 16 days ago; 4lb rise not obviously generous but the new cheekpieces could help; promise on good to soft as a 2yo.

9/2

1st

6

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

18:46 Lingfield (AW)

Logi Bear

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Started nurseries on an unrealistic mark for Richard Hannon but has found his level again now, narrowly being denied off 1lb lower last time (best of the group that started out racing near side at Nottingham); this half-brother to a C&D winner is shortlisted.

9/4

2nd

6

(5)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Logi Bear

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Won a Newmarket novice (6f, good) last May, his third start, but beaten 11 times since including all four runs for John Butler; his penultimate second at Thirsk was a good run though and when down the field at York last time it was a Class 4; not out of it.

7/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 75-660 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won Ayr maiden and Redcar novice (6f, good/good to firm) last summer but he hasn't matched that level in handicaps since; never-dangerous sixth of 14 at Beverley (5f, good to soft) last month but well held over 7f at York 13 days ago; drops back to 6f with a place squeak.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

17:31 Redcar

Bye Law

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Won an Ayr maiden (6f, good) and a C&D novice (good to firm) last August; some fair runs in handicaps this season, but he's not easy to predict and was beaten a long way with cheekpieces added at York last time; stablemate of Bleep Test.

8/1

13th

14

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:15 York

Bye Law

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Won Ayr maiden and Redcar novice last summer; 0-8 in handicaps but he's started to knock on the door from this reduced mark with a pair of third-place finishes this month; this is a better race but newly applied cheekpieces might eke out more.

25/1

Form: 46-210 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been over 6f at Ripon, the most recent in April on good to soft off 4lb lower than today; led a smaller group of five when 11th at Ascot (6f, good) 28 days ago but looks capable of bouncing back.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

13

(2)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Empress Olivia

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Mark Walford

Up-and-down form since her Ripon win (6f, good to soft) in April; back to that winning mark now but easy enough to have reservations about.

25/1

7th

5

(9)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Beverley

Empress Olivia

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Has been rather disappointing since winning off 1lb lower at Ripon in April (6f, good to soft), including in cheekpieces two runs ago (last of 13 at York); effective at 5f; easier ground suits.

12/1

6th

3

(7)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:03 Thirsk

Empress Olivia

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Both wins have been at Ripon over 6f, the most recent on good to soft in April; reported to have bled from the nose when failing to beat a rival at York (5f, good) in first-time cheekpieces (discarded) last month and needs to bounce back.

12/1

5th
2 (10)
Showtown

11/2

Form: 23-204

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Down the field on his handicap debut at Beverley (5f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) last month but ran a bit better when fourth of 11 at Haydock (6f, soft) 15 days ago; better still needed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(4)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

16:15 Carlisle

Showtown

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Nine-race maiden; below form when only eighth at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) six weeks ago and still needs to prove himself on fast ground but has been given a good chance by the handicapper and this is his first run since last month's wind op.

14/1

8th

1

(11)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Thirsk

Showtown

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Yet to win but he has finished second three times in novice/maiden company; cheekpieces have been worn for his three handicap runs and he has finished unplaced, albeit a bit of mid-race interference didn't help his cause over C&D four weeks ago; now drops into a 0-70 and could yet come good.

8/1

5th

2

(10)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Showtown

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Down the field on his handicap debut at Beverley (5f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) last month but ran a bit better when fourth of 11 at Haydock (6f, soft) 15 days ago; better still needed.

11/2

10/1

Form: 572-65

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
0-5 but runner-up in a novice at Newcastle (5f, AW) in November; midfield finish on handicap debut at Southwell (6f, AW) in April and ran to a similar level there (7f) four weeks ago; drops back in trip on this return to turf.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(8)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Thirsk

Real Jack

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Placed in one of his seven outings and finished midfield over this C&D in June; disappointed in first-time cheekpieces (now removed) at Ayr (7f, soft) in June and now returns to 6f having been dropped another 3lb.

6/1

7th

8

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:48 Ayr

Real Jack

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Placed just once from six outings and his best efforts so far have come on the AW; below par at Thirsk two weeks ago; needs first-time cheekpieces to give him a lift.

14/1

6th

10

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Real Jack

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

0-5 but runner-up in a novice at Newcastle (5f, AW) in November; midfield finish on handicap debut at Southwell (6f, AW) in April and ran to a similar level there (7f) four weeks ago; drops back in trip on this return to turf.

10/1

Form: 21-592 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f nursery at Newcastle in December and went close there last time over 5f on his first start since being gelded; steps back up in trip and returns to turf; can make his presence felt.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

17:31 Redcar

Brave Traveller

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Bryan Smart

Won at Newcastle (6f, AW) last December and he's been placed there in three of his last four runs including when runner-up over 5f last week; on same mark here but his best efforts have been on Tapeta and he's been well held in last four turf runs; some risks attached.

6/1

2nd

4

(2)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Brave Traveller

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Bryan Smart

Winner over 6f here in December; best runs since have been here, including neck second to Houndhill over C&D in May; a possible.

13/2

3rd

4

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:32 Newcastle (AW)

Brave Traveller

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Bryan Smart

Won a 6f nursery course nursery in December and also a close second over C&D last month (first run since being gelded); not so good on turf since but better can be expected back on AW.

7/1

6/1

Form: 2334-

Last run: 253 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
0-4 but he did finish in the first three in each of his first three starts, including over C&D in August; below his best at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) when last seen 253 days ago and has since been gelded; handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:44 Newmarket (July)

Napolian

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Has mixed record this season but won a match race in June and was seemingly aided by a first-time hood when very close second at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) a week ago; on the premises if in the right mood again.

11/4

2nd

3

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

16:45 Doncaster

Napolian

9st 8lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Gained a first success at Leicester (1m) in June but has failed to kick on since, just seventh of ten in 1m Ayr handicap five days ago; hood is reached for now.

8/1

7th

1

(5)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Ayr

Napolian

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Beat a 1-9 shot in a match at Leicester (1m, good to firm) in June, but struggled at York next time before being well held at Beverley 13 days ago; record is now 1-8 and others are more convincing.

10/1

Form: 424-87

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden who was runner-up at Lingfield (7f, AW) on her final outing for Richard Hannon; however, she's struggled in three starts for this yard (1m/6f) and has a bit to prove.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(6)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Uncertainty

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

Placed three times in six starts for Richard Hannon including when second of 14 at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) last October, but modest in five outings for this yard and now 0-11; others preferred.

12/1

7th

3

(4)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:30 Doncaster

Uncertainty

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Simon Whitaker

Placed a few times for previous yard but looks far from solid on her form for current stable; best watched unless the market suggests a resurgence is likely.

25/1

11th
12 (5)
Perineighs

11/1

Form: 49443-

Last run: 219 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden but she posted a solid effort when third of nine on her handicap debut at Nottingham (5f, soft) in October; off since but should be suited by the step back up in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(11)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Perineighs

9st 5lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Close third on handicap debut at Nottingham last October (5f, soft); beaten more than 9l only AW start; bit to prove after below-par reappearance run in June.

25/1

11th

12

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Perineighs

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Five-race maiden but she posted a solid effort when third of nine on her handicap debut at Nottingham (5f, soft) in October; off since but should be suited by the step back up in trip.

11/1

25/1

Form: 41-007 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the third attempt when winning a novice at Wolverhampton (6f) in October on his final start for Ralph Beckett, but he's struggled in three handicaps since joining this stable; others have stronger claims.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(1)

27th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Carlisle

Hvar

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

It has been a real struggle since joining this yard; he's now plummeting down the weights but still requires last month's wind operation to have made a substantial difference.

25/1

9th

2

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:52 Ripon

Hvar

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

AW winner on final 2yo start for previous yard; has achieved little in turf handicaps this term and is perhaps best watched unless the market suggests a resurgence is likely; drops to Class 6.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 22-20

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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No Results Found

Form: 2458

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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No Results Found

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Payout
Exacta £124.10
Straight Forecast £101.97
Tricast £502.39
Trifecta £631.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Brave Traveller

The Times:

Von Trotter

Daily Mail:

Different Opinions

The Guardian:

Empress Olivia

SPOTLIGHT:

Daizen

POSTDATA:

Showtown

D Express:

Napolian

Daily Mirror:

Logi Bear

Telegraph:

Von Trotter

The Sun:

Brave Traveller

The Star:

Brave Traveller

Daily Record:

Brave Traveller