June 16 / 14.50 Thirsk

14.50

Good

PD Hook Gallop Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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PD Hook Gallop Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 22-316 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Gained a first win at the eighth attempt in 5f Nottingham handicap in May but she failed to back it up when sixth of 11 over C&D 11 days ago; needs to get back on track.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:25 Chester

Dragon Spin

8st 13lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Good series of efforts ground to a halt at York (5.4f, good to firm) 29 days ago; needs a full revival but she has run well on soft so rain wouldn't be an issue.

10/1

5/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 1-7433 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Ended 2025 with victory on Newcastle AW (5f) in December and he's continued in good form, third of six in another 5f handicap there two weeks ago; firmly in the picture back on turf eased 1lb.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

20:55 Musselburgh

Golden Havana

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Running well since the visor went on in May and he has finished runner-up on his last three starts, the latest on Tuesday; should be in the thick of it again.

11/4

2nd

6

(5)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Beverley

Golden Havana

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Yet to win on turf, but sound runs when runner-up at Thirsk (5f, good) and Ayr (5f, good to firm) on last two starts; one with a chance.

7/2

6/1

Form: 41723- D

Last run: 276 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Gained a first win in 5f Beverley maiden last July and ended 2025 with good placed efforts in 5f nurseries over C&D and at Musselburgh in September; resumes from nine months off, having been gelded, but not out of things for his in-form yard.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Thirsk

U Turn

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Gained a first win in 5f Beverley maiden last July and ended 2025 with good placed efforts in 5f nurseries over C&D and at Musselburgh in September; resumes from nine months off, having been gelded, but not out of things for his in-form yard.

6/1

1

(7)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

15:03 Redcar

U Turn

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Thoroughly exposed but he is a reliable sort and comes here on the back of two good nursery efforts (5f); returning to 6f in his favour; just held by Carnation Queen on their York run in June but still high on the list.

9/2

1

(3)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

17:18 Musselburgh

U Turn

9st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Record is only 1-10, the success in a maiden; however, creditable second in Thirsk nursery (5f) last Saturday and may remain competitive.

4/1

2/1

Form: 571215 BF

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Looked on the up when bagging 6f handicaps at Hamilton and Ripon in May; not discredited (did best of those in near-side group) when fifth of 13 at York (5f, good) four days ago; player.
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No / Draw
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4th

11

(7)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Simbas Pride

9st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Won twice in May and there have been varied excuses for his defeats since, latterly when suffering a torrid passage over C&D 18 days ago; things will fall right for him one day but ground slower than good will be a first for him.

5/1

7th

8

(4)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Simbas Pride

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Won twice over 6f on good ground in May; beaten favourite in his last four starts while leaving the impression this mark was still in range if things panned out better for him; shortlist material.

7/1

4th

4

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:03 Thirsk

Simbas Pride

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Doubled his tally when winning at Ripon (6f, good) in May and ran well when third here over 6f two weeks ago; cheekpieces are now added but he will likely need them to go a good gallop dropped back in trip.

5/2

OUR TIP

Form: 33533-

Last run: 258 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Placed in four of his five starts as 2yo but he signed off with a well-held third of four on his handicap debut at Catterick (5f) in October; needs to take a step forward on his seasonal return.
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10th

8

(4)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

20:25 York

Bravo Hotel

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Finished third in four of his five 2yo starts; bled from the nose when fifth of seven in a race won by Dragon Spin on his seasonal return last month; not obviously ahead of his mark.

14/1

5th

2

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Thirsk

Bravo Hotel

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Placed in four of his five starts as 2yo but he signed off with a well-held third of four on his handicap debut at Catterick (5f) in October; needs to take a step forward on his seasonal return.

8/1

14/1

Form: 1-478 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Landed 5f AW Lingfield novice on her debut in August but she's failed to go on in three subsequent runs, racing too freely when beating just one in 5f Goodwood handicap 24 days ago; others appeal more.
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No / Draw
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8th

12

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Arlos Girl

9st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Joseph Parr

Ran out the impressive winner of a 5f fillies' novice at Lingfield (AW) on her debut last August; not come close to repeating it in four runs this year; tumbling down the weights but not a solid option.

25/1

6th

1

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Thirsk

Arlos Girl

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Joseph Parr

Landed 5f AW Lingfield novice on her debut in August but she's failed to go on in three subsequent runs, racing too freely when beating just one in 5f Goodwood handicap 24 days ago; others appeal more.

14/1

8th

3

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Goodwood

Arlos Girl

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Joseph Parr

Thrice-raced filly who has failed to back up the form of her debut success (AW); never landed a blow at Chester switched to turf most recently; something to prove.

20/1

Form: 18-438

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Landed 6f Chelmsford AW novice for Simon and Ed Crisford as 2yo; shaped encouragingly for new stable when in the frame on Southwell AW and at Musselburgh but raced too freely when last of eight at Redcar (5f) last time; blinkers are reached for (tongue-tie also refitted); could bounce back.
Place /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(4)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:21 Thirsk

Riffa Spirit

9st 2lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Up and down over 5f during this 3yo campaign; steps back up in trip for the first time since his debut but others preferred.

16/1

8th

7

(6)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:15 Pontefract

Riffa Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Up and down during this 3yo campaign but he was a good third at Musselburgh (5f, good) in April and would have been closer than sixth at Chester (5f, good) recently granted a clear run; could be involved.

12/1

6th

8

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

17:33 Chester

Riffa Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

A winner for the Crisfords; nearly won again at Musselburgh in April (5f) but has trailed home last in his two races since, latterly with a tongue-tie and blinkers tried (now removed); drawn wide.

20/1

Non-runners

Ice Cold Alex

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £40.40
Straight Forecast £54.77
Tricast £303.28
Trifecta £195.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Simba's Pride

RP RATINGS:

U Turn

The Times:

Ice Cold Alex

POSTDATA:

Dragon Spin

The Star:

Riffa Spirit

D Express:

Ice Cold Alex

TOPSPEED:

U Turn

Daily Mail:

U Turn

Daily Record:

U Turn

Telegraph:

Simba's Pride

The Guardian:

Simba's Pride

Daily Mirror:

Simba's Pride

The Sun:

Simba's Pride