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  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 16 runners
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Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 411615 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

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5th

9

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

The Good Biscuit

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Eight-time turf winner who has won three of his last four starts, including a comfortable success at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; up another 5lb but he's been as good as ever this summer and could continue on an upward curve; respected.

11/2

1st

6

(4)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Pontefract

The Good Biscuit

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Won at Catterick (6f, good to firm) last month and beat three rivals to follow up over this C&D (good to firm); not written off after just one lesser run but he was only sixth of eight behind Alfa Whiteburd over C&D (good to firm) 11 days ago and has to bounce back.

9/1

Form: 004199 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

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9th

6

(2)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:17 Chester

Kodiac Thriller

9st 1lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Mark Walford

Two wins this year, notably when seeing off 16 rivals in the 'Jump Jockeys' Nunthorpe' at York (5f, good to firm) in July; unplaced in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon four weeks ago; well drawn but a career best is required to win.

11/2

9th

11

(14)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Kodiac Thriller

8st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mark Walford

Fared best of the stands' side group when second in this race 12 months ago; races off 3lb higher this time around but he confirmed his liking for the track with a C&D win in April and he was better than ever when beating 16 rivals at York (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; high on the list.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 120220 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

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11th

4

(1)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:00 York

Alpha Capture

10st 1lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Roger Fell

Won at Doncaster (7f, good) in June and has gone close on three of his four starts since; met plenty of trouble when midfield here in July; should be fine back up to 1m and he's effective on soft ground; chance.

6/1

Form: -90234 CD

Last run: 134 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

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4th

9

(13)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Gold Queen Kindly

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell

Became a tad exposed for Karl Burke and finished behind a couple of today's rivals, admittedly not disgraced, at Wetherby (7f) most recently; subsequently sold for 28,000gns; 0-7 since debut win.

20/1

3rd

3

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Wetherby

Gold Queen Kindly

9st 8lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Well down the field in two valuable AW handicaps at start of this year but this month's second at Southwell (7f, AW) was much better, albeit no match for the winner; probably needs another step forward.

7/1

Form: 622413 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 81

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3rd

17

(15)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Woodstock

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ruth Carr

Gained a deserved first success of 2026 in 20-runner handicap at Ripon (6f) 13 days ago; not out of things despite a 5lb weights rise.

10/1

1st

7

(10)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Woodstock

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ruth Carr

Better known for his exploits over further but he ran well for second in a C&D handicap last August; several good runs in defeat this year but this looks a competitive race in which to end a two-year drought.

10/1

Form: 6-0099 D

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

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9th

3

(5)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Ayr

Gentle George

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: R Mike Smith

Well beaten in three handicaps for new stable this year, the latest over a mile nine days ago; latest 5lb drop in the weights is not enough to tempt.

33/1

9th

13

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:39 York

Gentle George

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: R Mike Smith

3yo who has been soundly beaten in handicaps this year on his first two runs for his new yard (7.5f then 5f; Royal Ascot latest); however, he was 2-4 in his 2yo campaign and a couple of rallying performances over 6f hinted that he may be suited by this sort of trip; may not be a forlorn hope.

33/1

Form: 917776 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

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6th

2

(4)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:51 Salisbury

Rare Change

9st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Richard Hughes

Completely blew the start on his penultimate outing and last time can be excused when tackling a Class 2; now back on the same mark that he narrowly prevailed from at Goodwood (7f, soft) in June and he's effective at 6f; could go well.

8/1

7th

14

(13)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:00 Goodwood

Rare Change

8st 5lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Richard Hughes

Lost chance by blowing the start last time; prevailed narrowly off 1lb lower in Class 4 event over C&D (soft) in June but needs to prove he has the required quality at this better level.

33/1

Form: 383420 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

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10th

3

(9)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

Bell Shot

10st 3lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Races prominently; easy winner of this 12 months ago when only 2lb lower and he returns on the back of some solid efforts, the latest over 6f which has to bode well; good chance.

6/1

2nd

2

(3)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Pontefract

Bell Shot

9st 10lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Prominent racer; series of good runs at around 7f since May; slipping down the weights and should be a key player back at 6f.

4/1

Form: 639208 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

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8th

1

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Stanley Spencer

9st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Fionn McSharry

On a competitive mark on his AW form for James Tate; yet to show as much on turf, including on stable debut at Chester (6f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; stamina not assured either.

20/1

10th

11

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Stanley Spencer

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Fionn McSharry

Won four times on AW for James Tate; good second at Southwell (6f) when last seen in April; sold for 13,000gns later that month; switching to turf is the obvious concern as he has been unplaceed in three previous runs on grass.

25/1

Form: -47624

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

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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: 804393 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

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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

9th

11

(13)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Go Vince Go

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

On a good mark on his 2yo best; retains ability and he has run with credit on his last two starts; each-way shout.

8/1

Form: 044-00

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

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12th

1

(12)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Utmost Respect

9st 10lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Never quite fulfilled his early promise as a 2yo; reappeared in a hot C&D handicap six weeks ago and finished well held; this is easier but the jury is out for now.

33/1

20th

20

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Utmost Respect

8st 3lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Promising in his first three 2yo runs but he couldn't quite cut the mustard in nurseries thereafter; gelded prior to his reappearance; still has time to do better but he returns in a warm race.

20/1

Form: 624091 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

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1st

13

(1)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Arduis Invicta

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

3yo who produced some good runs in defeat in the first part of this season and she's on a tempting mark on that evidence; however, she's finished down the field on her last two starts and has to get back on track.

25/1

9th

5

(9)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Arduis Invicta

9st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Dual 5f winner (Beverley and Musselburgh); couldn't match stronger finishing kick of Mighty Magnus (runner-up, beaten over 1l) at Musselburgh in June; is easing slightly in the weights but still sits 8lb above her last winning mark.

33/1

Form: 342027 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

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7th

3

(7)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:28 Chester

Diamont Katie

9st 11lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Both wins 6f but she stays 7f and handles slow ground; needs some luck in running but shouldn't be far away with a clear passage.

7/1

2nd

3

(10)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

18:50 Hamilton

Diamont Katie

9st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Her form dipped at Glorious Goodwood but that was a Class 3 and she had been in good form beforehand; untested on slower than good but she will be a danger to all if handling it.

4/1

Form: 200553 CD BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 71

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3rd

7

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:13 Ripon

Mister Sox

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

A four-time scorer (including twice over C&D) in 2025; back on track with fifth of 20 over C&D 17 days ago when first home in his group; must enter calculations off the same mark in a change of headgear.

5/1

5th

14

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Mister Sox

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Two C&D wins last year and he is now 5lb lower than for the second of them; needs to bounce back from some modest efforts but that's quite possible under these conditions.

16/1

Form: 006351 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 70

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1st

2

(6)

17th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Pontefract

Fiscal Policy

10st 2lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ruth Carr

Prominent racer who has been up and down this season but he had an excuse at 7f last time and he scored over C&D (good) in June; looks interesting off only 1lb higher than for that success and he won this race in 2024.

7/2

5th

8

(9)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Fiscal Policy

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

6f win at Pontefract in June; up and down since but his latest Pontefract third came in a Class 3 event; it has been a long time since his last 7f run but this race might not be a searching test and it is a move that could pay off.

7/1

Betting Forcast

10/1 The Good Biscuit, 20/1 Kodiac Thriller, 14/1 Alpha Capture, 12/1 Gold Queen Kindly, 13/2 Woodstock, 25/1 Gentle George, 16/1 Rare Change, 20/1 Bell Shot, 50/1 Stanley Spencer, 10/1 Big Fun, 11/1 Go Vince Go, 20/1 Utmost Respect, 4/1 Arduis Invicta, 14/1 Diamont Katie, 8/1 Mister Sox, 11/2 Fiscal Policy