Tomorrow / 17.21 Thirsk

17.21

Good

Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Saves Lives Handicap

  • Prize money: £3925.5
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
RTV
View Course
Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Saves Lives Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 554752 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(7)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:55 Lingfield (AW)

Red Hat Eagle

9st 11lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: William Knight

Winner here but that was in 2023 and there's been no win anywhere since July 2024; not far away this summer and he continues down the weights but latest performance (C&D) won't cut the mustard; first-time tongue-tie joins the recent cheekpieces.

9/1

5th

6

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

19:40 Lingfield (AW)

Red Hat Eagle

9st 5lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: William Knight

All four wins have been at 1m including three on Polytrack; well treated on old form and he's run respectably in last two starts but his last win was over two years ago and others are more persuasive.

7/1

Form: 6-9051 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(18)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:51 Redcar

The Childe Of Hale

10st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ivan Furtado

His sole success came at Doncaster (7f) on good to soft ground last July and he stepped up on a couple of modest efforts this term when fairly close fifth of 12 over that C&D (good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) last month; has dropped to a workable mark and may have a say if widest stall proves no barrier.

8/1

5th

11

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

The Childe Of Hale

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Gained a first win over C&D last July but well below that level in five subsequent starts, although he suffered a poor run when tenth of 12 in 1m Ripon handicap in June; cheekpieces go on after a break.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 344205

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forest Caper

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David O’Meara

0-19 but has been placed ten times; returns from a break and is down to a career-low mark; hood worn on recent starts is left off; more exposed than the opposition and vulnerable to an improver.

13/2

10th

10

(2)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Forest Caper

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

0-18 but has shown ability as when second of nine at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) ten days ago; return to this trip not a problem and he holds each-way claims again.

7/1

Form: 171479 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Catterick

Evocative Spark

10st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Three course wins in the first half of the year, the latest (6f, good) off a 3lb lower mark; his form has dipped on his last two starts but a revival wouldn't be a great surprise.

8/1

7th

7

(3)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

20:38 Haydock

Evocative Spark

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Three wins at Catterick this spring (7f/6f, good); reportedly never travelling when below par there at the end of May and has had a break since; runner-up here in 2024 on sole previous Haydock visit; not ruled out.

10/1

Form: -06387

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(1)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Surprised

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Bryan Smart

Lightly raced 4yo who has a patchy profile and finished last at Carlisle (6f, soft) four weeks ago; however, the ground may not have suited and prior to that she kept on well for close third there (6f, good to soft), hinting this return to 7f could be a positive; not discounted on AW debut.

10/1

8th

1

(7)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Carlisle

Surprised

9st 12lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Bryan Smart

Low-mileage 4yo who has dropped to 6f for last two starts; gradually back to form this season for new stable, close third over C&D (good to soft) most recently; possibilities off same mark.

5/1

Form: -64047 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(7)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

16:20 Haydock

Folkene

9st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Soft-ground winner in France who made a successful British debut at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) off this mark 12 months ago; hasn't managed to add to that in seven subsequent starts but last time's fourth was a step in the right direction after a blip; might play a part.

10/1

4th

1

(8)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Catterick

Folkene

10st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Roger Fell

Made a winning British debut at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 12 months ago off a 1lb lower mark; generally struggled since but her mark is dropping and this is an ease in class.

16/1

Form: 5540-0

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

7

(2)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Honved

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Fred Watson

Runner-up on his debut at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) but he failed to build on that on his next four starts for Ralph Beckett; well beaten when last seen 460 days ago and now makes his stable debut with the headgear discarded; best watched.

50/1

8

(10)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 5

19:15 Haydock

Honved

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Went close on debut at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March; unable to reproduce that form since, most recently on handicap debut at Doncaster, but gelded since and that may help him tap back into his initial promise; represents top yard; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces; not discounted.

9/1

Form: 234421 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(1)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Novak

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Gained last five wins on AW but has proved consistent in Scotland since returned to turf; finished 1l second at Ayr (7f) most recently; reasonably solid contender in current form.

7/1

2nd

5

(11)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Novak

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Hasn't won on turf for more than three years but he's run plenty of good races this season including when runner-up over C&D (good to firm) in May and close third at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) in June; hasn't made an impact in last two runs but this drop back in trip is a positive and he's in the mix.

13/2

Form: 134755 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(13)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Avatar Jet

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Made all when winning over C&D off 2lb lower in the spring; had a couple of wide draws to deal with since but has landed another here, which could leave him vulnerable late.

10/1

5th

4

(2)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

17:30 Carlisle

Avatar Jet

9st 12lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Prominent racer; made all at Southwell (1m) in April; some fair runs in defeat since but he could face competition for the lead and others are more appealing for win purposes.

12/1

Form: 764559 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(8)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:51 Redcar

Camera Shy

9st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Won his first race since making a winning debut in 2024 when narrowly landing a 7f AW handicap in March; now just 1lb higher after some lesser efforts but it was a respectable fourth at Ayr (good to firm) in May and his staying-on fifth over 6f at Hamilton (soft) one week ago was a fair effort; worth a second look.

9/1

5th

4

(13)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Camera Shy

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Off the mark for Michael Dods when finishing off strongly in a 7f AW handicap in March; only 1lb higher today but he will need to step up on last month's return from a three-month break; ground query.

12/1

Form: 734463 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(5)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

16:17 Carlisle

Bay Breeze

9st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

His last win came over C&D last May and off a 9lb higher mark; not fired on all cylinders in 2026 but he'll be suited by the recent rain and he is one of two solid contenders for his trainer.

6/1

6th

7

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Bay Breeze

9st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Winner of eight races including one over C&D, but losing run up to 12 despite a slipping mark; not disgraced when fourth of 11 behind Great at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) last month, but he could really do with the ground easing.

8/1

Form: -90465 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(2)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:46 Catterick

Jenni

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Wins have come over an easy, turning 7f and she ran well enough over C&D in the summer to be worth a look among the likely bigger prices for her new yard; she wouldn't want more than the odd shower though.

8/1

6th

8

(3)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Doncaster

Jenni

8st 8lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Won at Musselburgh (7f, good) off 10lb higher last year; has largely struggled since but latest Catterick fourth from well off the pace was a step back in the right direction and has obvious handicapping scope if able to build on that.

11/1

Form: 3-9807

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:10 Ripon

Precious Spartan

9st 1lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Neville

Won three times here (1m) in his first four starts for this trainer in 2025; has found life tough from an elevated mark since; "stopped quickly" in added cheekpieces at Ayr (1m2f; 22-1, beaten 36l) latest; risky proposition.

25/1

11th

4

(9)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Precious Spartan

9st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Patrick Neville

Did well for new stable last season, winning three times over 1m at Ripon; also suited by 1m2f, but launched this campaign with two low-key runs (7f/1m) and needs a good boost from the new cheekpieces.

12/1

Betting Forcast

11/2 Red Hat Eagle, 4/1 The Childe Of Hale, 20/1 Forest Caper, 14/1 Evocative Spark, 20/1 Surprised, 12/1 Folkene, 66/1 Honved, 7/2 Novak, 5/1 Avatar Jet, 14/1 Camera Shy, 7/1 Bay Breeze, 14/1 Jenni, 33/1 Precious Spartan