Thirsk Races & Results 1 Saturday 12th April 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Thirsk Races & Results Tomform Saturday 12th April 2025

There were 60 Races on Saturday 12th April 2025 across 8 meetings. There was 8 races at Ayr, 7 races at Newbury, 7 races at Bellewstown, 7 races at Bangor, 8 races at Curragh, 8 races at Brighton, 8 races at Thirsk, 7 races at Nottingham, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 12th April 2025

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

15:55 Thirsk (Class 4) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (8/13 +32%) Polly Darling	0.615385 8/13(+32%)	(7) Polly Darling 8/13, 24 Jan; 110,000gns Showcasing filly; dam smart from 6f to 7f at 2yo; yard won this last year; top trainer and likely primed to know the job on debut 110,000gns yearling; lots to like on paper; looks the pick of the newcomers.
2	3 2nd (3) (7/2 +0%) Filly Foden	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(3) Filly Foden 7/2, Runner-up beaten 1 1/4l in a small-field novice at Musselburgh on debut; promising debut, should improve from that; possibly vulnerable to newcomers with potential on paper Second of four at Musselburgh ten days ago; can put her experience to good use.
3	10 3rd (10) (11/1 -10%) There's A Chance	11 11/1(-10%)	(10) There's A Chance 11/1, 6 Mar; 32,000 euros Magna Grecia filly; half-sister to Flora Of Bermuda, high-class at 6f; dam smart at 6f; possible contender on debut, check market 32,000euros foal; has quite an appealing pedigree and worth monitoring in the market.
4	1 4th (1) (20/1 +29%) Bella Delizia	20 20/1(+29%)	(1) Bella Delizia 20/1, 3 Mar; £65,000 Ubettabelieveit filly; half-sister to Instant Recall, very useful at 5f; dam smart at 6f at 2yo; plenty of speed in the pedigree but others make more appeal on debut Has the right sort of pedigree for an early-season 2yo contest; watch the market.
5th	2 5th (2) (10/1 +9%) Courageous Sioux	10 10/1(+9%)	(2) Courageous Sioux 10/1, 6 May; 80,000gns Sioux Nation filly; half-sister to Encourageable, smart at 8f; dam very smart at 7f at 2yo; others make more appeal over 5f 80,000gns yearling; May foal; Mick Appleby's first 2yo runner of the season.
6th	5 6th (5) (33/1 -106%) Invincible Annie	33 33/1(-106%)	(5) Invincible Annie 33/1, 30 Mar; Invincible Army filly; half-sister to Whatwouldiknow, fair at 7f; dam useful at 5f as a 2yo; speedy pedigree and potential on debut March foal by Invincible Army; stablemate of fellow newcomer Harswell River.
7th	4 7th (4) (80/1 -264%) Harswell River	80 80/1(-264%)	(4) Harswell River 80/1, 7 Feb; River Boyne filly; half-sister to Movento, useful at 6f; dam fair at 10f; tough enough task over this trip on debut River Boyne half-sister to two winners; yard's 2yo runners this term have been well held.
8th	11 8th (11) (22/1 -38%) Youfillupmysenses	22 22/1(-38%)	(11) Youfillupmysenses 22/1, 20 Feb; £19,000 Bungle Inthejungle filly; full-sister to Jungle Inthebungle, smart at 5f; dam smart at 6f as a 2yo; top course trainer, brother a 5f 2yo winner on debut, possibilities on debut £19,000 yearling; February foal; bred to be sharp; the pick of the Easterby pair on paper.
9th	9 9th (9) (33/1 -200%) Sweet Girl	33 33/1(-200%)	(9) Sweet Girl 33/1, 21 Jan; 10,000gns Twilight Son filly; half-sister to Mukhayyam, smart at 7f; dam very useful at 11f; top course jockey; tough enough task on debut 10,000gns foal; bred to be suited by longer distances in due course.
10th	6 10th (6) (250/1 -279%) Lady Of Honour	250 250/1(-279%)	(6) Lady Of Honour 250/1, Well beaten in a novice at Doncaster on only start; badly outpaced on that debut; makes little appeal Finished last in the Brocklesby two weeks ago; needs a transformation.

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15:55 Thirsk (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Karl Burke landed the corresponding event with the smart Miss Lamai 12 months ago and could repeat the dose with POLLY DARLING. The daughter of Showcasing fetched 110,000gns as a yearling and with her trainer perhaps inevitably beginning the season in fine form, she ought to be a real force. Filly Foden ran well to finish second on debut having been weak in the market and can show the benefit of that Musselburgh experience. There's A Chance warrants a market check ahead of her first start.

Polly Darling fits the bill on paper but FILLY FODEN can make the most of her experience after a pleasing second at Musselburgh.

16:30 Thirsk (Class 5) 7f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (18/5 +20%) Montpellier	3.6 18/5(+20%)	(8) Montpellier 18/5, Wootton Bassett gelding; dam top-class at 5f; ticks plenty of boxes for Qatar Racing, looks a likely contender Very attractive pedigree (out of Abbaye winner Mabs Cross); another interesting newcomer.
2	3 2nd (3) (9/2 +0%) City Of Poets	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(3) City Of Poets 9/2, Ghaiyyath colt; half-brother to Popular Dream, fair at 5f; top course jockey; Newmarket yard in good form, looks appealing on debut Appealing pedigree and represents stable in top form; interesting newcomer.
3	2 3rd (2) (5/2 +29%) A War Eagle	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(2) A War Eagle 5/2, Had benefited for debut experience fourth beaten 2l in a maiden at Newcastle latest; hood first time off a short-break; the pick those raced on balance of form Probably the form pick on Wolverhampton third and Newcastle fourth; now hooded.
4	14 4th (14) (100/1 -100%) Rosemary May	100 100/1(-100%)	(14) Rosemary May 100/1, Well held and green in novice at Southwell on debut eight days ago; top course trainer; fair bit to find on turf debut on quick return to the track Finished last of nine at 100-1 on debut at Southwell last Friday; needs a transformation.
5th	9 5th (9) (25/1 -25%) Renewable Dream	25 25/1(-25%)	(9) Renewable Dream 25/1, Had benefited for debut experience 6 1/2l third in a novice over 6f at Newcastle most recent run; returning from a break; bit to find up in trip Improved on second run last year; more needed but this longer trip should be in his favour.
6th	13 6th (13) (25/1 0%) Reenie's Dream	25 25/1(0%)	(13) Reenie's Dream 25/1, Nathaniel filly; half-sister to Beale Street, useful at 6f; pedigree a mix of stamina and speed; tough enough task on debut Nathaniel half-sister to two sprint winners; worth monitoring in the market on debut.
7th	11 7th (11) (28/1 -40%) Morning Angel	28 28/1(-40%)	(11) Morning Angel 28/1, 6l fourth in a maiden over 5f at Pontefract first-time out; returning from a near 12-month layoff; up in trip; more needed, may not appreciate this undulating track Always in rear in 2yo maiden at Pontefract; guesswork involved after a lengthy absence.
8th	6 8th (6) (8/1 -129%) Illuminator	8 8/1(-129%)	(6) Illuminator 8/1, 23,000 euros Earthlight gelding; half-brother to Eastern Charm, useful at 8f; dam very useful at 10f; top trainer, possibilities, may just suit further Newcomer; hails from top yard and probably wouldn't have to be special to make an impact.
9th	12 9th (12) (25/1 -56%) Pink Azalea	25 25/1(-56%)	(12) Pink Azalea 25/1, Beaten 7l in a maiden at Southwell on debut; more needed Beat only two home in fillies' maiden at Southwell; plenty of improvement required.
10th	7 10th (7) (7/2 +36%) Mao Shang Wong	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(7) Mao Shang Wong 7/2, 110,000 euros breeze-up purchase by Too Darn Hot; dam smart at 7f; obviously showed early precocity at breeze-up sales, could contend on belated debut 110,000euros 2yo; bred to be useful and well worth a market check on debut.
11th	1 11th (1) (11/1 +67%) Desert Of The Sea	11 11/1(+67%)	(1) Desert Of The Sea 11/1, Well held in both Irish starts, latest in a Galway maiden; makes first start for new yard after a gelding operation; has to give weight to the 3yos, others make more appeal Unplaced in Irish maidens; has joined a good yard but may be of more interest in handicaps.
12th	15 12th (15) (66/1 -32%) She's A Goldigger	66 66/1(-32%)	(15) She's A Goldigger 66/1, Well beaten in a novice at Doncaster only start; showed some ability on debut before dropping away, more needed here Likely to build on debut run (200-1; ran green) but would still be a surprise winner.
13th	10 13th (10) (40/1 +20%) Some Boy Me	40 40/1(+20%)	(10) Some Boy Me 40/1, Had benefited for debut experience beaten 7l in a novice at Southwell last time; top course trainer; needs to improve 125-1 both starts and down the field; likely to be of more interest in handicaps.
14th	5 14th (5) (66/1 -164%) Havachoc	66 66/1(-164%)	(5) Havachoc 66/1, Beaten 6l in a novice at Southwell on debut; needs to improve on turf debut but possible squeak on quick return to the track Green when seventh at Southwell; that form may be modest but he's open to improvement.
15th	4 15th (4) (100/1 -203%) Festive Time	100 100/1(-203%)	(4) Festive Time 100/1, Below par well beaten in a novice at Leicester latest; cheekpieces first time; plenty more needed Tailed off at Leicester eight days ago; needs to be transformed by first-time cheekpieces.

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16:30 Thirsk (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Not a daunting standard set by those with experience, so a chance can be taken on MONTPELLIER. James Ferguson's gelding has a speedy pedigree courtesy of his dam Mabs Cross, but Wootton Bassett has sired some top-class middle-distance performers and this could be an ideal starting point for him. 110,000-euro purchase Mao Shang Wong and Earthlight gelding Illuminator must be of interest, although high draws are far from ideal. City Of Poets and A War Eagle are just two others to consider.

Those with experience look ordinary and the vote goes to newcomer CITY OF POETS with Illuminator and Montpellier respected.

17:05 Thirsk (Class 3) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (6/4 +40%) Paborus	1.5 6/4(+40%)	(3) Paborus 6/4, Well backed when won a handicap at Southwell by 5l last time; conditions suit; won three of five; won on season debut last year; will need another step forward but very progressive Unexposed and progressive; ran away with 7f AW handicap when last seen; interesting.
2	1 2nd (1) (4/1 -60%) Mount Athos	4 4/1(-60%)	(1) Mount Athos 4/1, Benefited from drop in class when won a handicap at Kempton by a head last time; trainer in form; enjoys making it; has gone well over CD; the pick on balance of form C&D winner; fine servant on AW; drying ground a query and has to concede weight all round.
3	5 3rd (5) (15/2 +17%) Array	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(5) Array 15/2, Appeared not to stay well beaten in Dewhurst (G1) at Newmarket latest upped to 7f; in good form prior; too early to discount at this trip; talented but absent for very lengthy period High-class 2yo; absent since the 2023 Dewhurst; returns at realistic level; check betting.
4	6 4th (6) (7/2 +46%) Flight Plan	3.5 7/2(+46%)	(6) Flight Plan 7/2, Beaten 4 1/2l in Hyde Stakes (Listed) over 8f at Kempton last time; usually consistent; down in trip; mixed fortunes when fresh; drop in trip may help; value choice Group 2 win in 2023 but 0-7 last year; other pace influences to contend with.
5th	2 5th (2) (11/2 -57%) Northern Express	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(2) Northern Express 11/2, Ideally suited by trip second beaten 1/2l in Guisborough Stakes (Listed) at Redcar latest in October; can go well fresh; conditions suit; big player Ended 2024 with some fine runs, including an Ascot win (7f); headgear absent on return.
6th	4 6th (4) (28/1 -133%) Rhoscolyn	28 28/1(-133%)	(4) Rhoscolyn 28/1, Below par beaten 4l in a handicap at Kempton last time; may need the run; last of five in this race last year (on soft, usually suits); needs step forward Tough performer; as good as ever in 2024; beaten in this race on return in 2022 and 2024.

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17:05 Thirsk (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Mount Athos holds a fitness edge over all of his rivals having recorded a narrow success at Kempton last month and the talented six-year-old merits the utmost respect, despite appearing to enjoy an artificial surface more than he does the turf. It might still pay to side with PABORUS, who rounded off last season with a decisive win at Southwell in October and should continue to progress throughout the campaign. Northern Express is most appealing of the remainder.

Mount Athos is solid despite a big penalty but PABORUS was firmly on the up in 2024 and can continue that progression this season.

17:40 Thirsk (Class 4) 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (10/3 +17%) Alzahir	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(1) Alzahir 10/3, Ideally suited by trip when landed handicap by 1/2l off 84 at Doncaster last time; usually held up; the pick on balance of form Successful return from wind surgery at Doncaster last month; 3lb rise looks manageable.
2	5 2nd (5) (6/1 +70%) Rhythm Master	6 6/1(+70%)	(5) Rhythm Master 6/1, Below par down the field in a handicap over 8f at Doncaster most recent; back down in trip, suits; looking regressive, needs big upturn Uninspiring form-figures but a few reasons to expect better today; interesting.
3	12 3rd (12) (18/1 -29%) Starliner	18 18/1(-29%)	(12) Starliner 18/1, Ran to form beaten 1/2l off 70 at Newcastle last time; probably as effective on turf as AW; bang in the mix Comes here in form but he's back up in class and often refuses to settle.
4	3 4th (3) (12/1 -50%) Obelix	12 12/1(-50%)	(3) Obelix 12/1, Raced freely beaten 5l in a handicap over 8f at Ayr last time; down in trip; likely need the run; drop back in trip looks a negative; bit to prove Good win at Haydock (1m, good) in September; absent since lesser run at Ayr 2 weeks later.
5th	13 5th (13) (14/1 +13%) Mysteryofthesands	14 14/1(+13%)	(13) Mysteryofthesands 14/1, Below par beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap at Newmarket last time; in good form prior; top course trainer; conditions suit; bit to prove off a layoff but chance Held his form in a busy 2024 campaign; absent since November; stable run two here.
6th	4 6th (4) (9/2 -13%) Kodi Lion	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(4) Kodi Lion 9/2, Well backed beaten a length off 85 at Newbury last time; prefers a sharp track; consistent; fair chance if primed for return Progressive for C Fellowes at 3; sold 90,000gns in October; market useful on stable debut.
7th	11 7th (11) (33/1 -32%) Count Palatine	33 33/1(-32%)	(11) Count Palatine 33/1, Down the field in a handicap at Doncaster most recent on hat-trick attempt last October; top course jockey; probably need the race; inconsistent but chance if wound-up Won 2 in 9 days last September, including C&D; absent since poor run on soft last October.
8th	9 8th (9) (14/1 +0%) Tropez Power	14 14/1(+0%)	(9) Tropez Power 14/1, Below par beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Doncaster last time; better form on AW but lower turf mark reflects it; needs big upturn On a dangerous mark but he has yet to find his best form this year; others more persuasive.
9th	7 9th (7) (11/2 +45%) Quest For Fun	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(7) Quest For Fun 11/2, Not clear run 4l third in a handicap at Doncaster most recent run; top course trainer; may need the run; signs of finding level when last seen and has gone well fresh, interesting 0-14 last year but ran several good races; returns from a break on a dangerous mark.
10th	2 10th (2) (16/1 -78%) It Just Takes Time	16 16/1(-78%)	(2) It Just Takes Time 16/1, Game when landed handicap by 1/2l off 84 at Doncaster last time; has gone well fresh; ended last term in fine form discovering old levels of form, should go close Relished the return to 7f last autumn but he soared back up the weights as a consequence.
11th	14 11th (14) (25/1 -25%) Touchwood	25 25/1(-25%)	(14) Touchwood 25/1, Not clear run beaten 2l off 68 at Southwell last time when needed the run; close to finding level on AW,; bit better on turf; better expected, decent each way claims Ran well when 66-1 on his return at Southwell last month; not sure to build on it.
12th	8 12th (8) (33/1 -32%) Another Investment	33 33/1(-32%)	(8) Another Investment 33/1, Probably needed race beaten 9l in a handicap at Doncaster last time; usually consistent; each way shout Losing run stands at 19; low-key return behind Alzahir 13 days ago; others look stronger.
13th	10 13th (10) (9/1 +0%) King Of Fury	9 9/1(+0%)	(10) King Of Fury 9/1, Improved again when landed handicap by a neck off 73 at Southwell last time; as effective on turf; showing bit of progression, probably bit to come, chance Game effort to win at Southwell on stable debut (7f); big player despite a 4lb rise.

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17:40 Thirsk (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

ALZAHIR resumed winning ways at Doncaster last month, on his first start after wind surgery. There could be more to come from Jennie Candlish's charge and he can launch another serious challenge. A progressive sort last term, It Just Takes Time returns to action 3lb higher than when successful on Town Moor in November. He could prove competitive, while Kodi Lion won at Ascot last summer and debuts for Mick Appleby with solid claims.

There are grounds for expecting better from Rhythm Master today but KING OF FURY can build on his game reappearance win.

18:10 Thirsk (Class 3) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (2/1 +27%) Majestic Warrior	2 2/1(+27%)	(1) Majestic Warrior 2/1, Ideally suited by trip when won a novice at Wolverhampton by 5l last time; steadily progressive; trainer in form; back from a long layoff, very promising prior Still an entire; unexposed 5yo whose only defeat came in a good novice at Newmarket.
2	6 2nd (6) (5/1 +50%) Knightswood	5 5/1(+50%)	(6) Knightswood 5/1, Below par down the field in a handicap at Catterick most recent; conditions suit; form dipped late last term but on dangerous mark based on prior form, could figure Exposed but on a perfectly good mark and 1m4f on good ground is probably ideal.
3	3 3rd (3) (15/2 -50%) Arrange	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(3) Arrange 15/2, Travelled well second beaten 5l in a handicap over 2m at York latest when in rich vein of form; down in trip in favour; may need the run; contender Effective at this trip but signed off last season with good runs over 1m6f/2m.
4	5 4th (5) (13/2 +7%) Lady La Fay	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(5) Lady La Fay 13/2, Well backed 11l third in a handicap over 10f at Newbury most recent run on handicap debut; back up in trip a plus; chance if wound up for return Only 1-6 but the novice win was at this trip; ground was heavy on handicap debut.
5th	8 5th (8) (28/1 -56%) Saratoga Gold	28 28/1(-56%)	(8) Saratoga Gold 28/1, Derby and Derby winner; made too much use of fourth beaten 14l in a handicap over 1m6f at Southwell latest; can go well fresh; on dangerous mark, good each way claims Lacks a recent run and always needs a strong pace to chase.
6th	9 6th (9) (40/1 -82%) Masekela	40 40/1(-82%)	(9) Masekela 40/1, Well beaten in a handicap at Chester latest; top course trainer; looked regressive when last seen in September; bit to prove Former Listed winner but hasn't threatened in six races for Tim Easterby.
7th	4 7th (4) (11/2 -65%) Baltic	5.5 11/2(-65%)	(4) Baltic 11/2, Well backed beaten a length off 82 over 1m6f at Southwell last time; versatile on ground; down in trip; progressive; the pick on balance of form 5-10; perhaps high in the weights as when second at Southwell in October only four ran.
8th	7 8th (7) (12/1 +25%) Forza Orta	12 12/1(+25%)	(7) Forza Orta 12/1, Ran to form beaten 8l in a handicap over 1m6f at York last time; generally out of form; trip fine; below last wining mark, good each way claims if wound up for return Drew a blank last year and likely to be returning to further sooner rather than later.
9th	2 9th (2) (12/1 -20%) Ensured	12 12/1(-20%)	(2) Ensured 12/1, Below par beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Southwell last time in October; bit to prove Won two 1m4f turf handicaps last year before his form tapered away.

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18:10 Thirsk (Class 3) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

LADY LA FAY placed over 1m2f at Newbury on her handicap bow, having landed a novice race over this trip at Ripon before that. The daughter of Camelot has untapped potential in handicaps and may prove the one to side with. Baltic made a winning reappearance last term and went on to land a four-timer. Subsequently gelded, he can have a say in proceedings, while Majestic Warrior is interesting on his handicap debut and first start since May 2023.

The 6yo KNIGHTSWOOD is exposed but good ground over 1m4f are probably his optimum conditions. The same is not true for others in here.

18:40 Thirsk (Class 5) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/4 -38%) Musical Touch	2.75 11/4(-38%)	(1) Musical Touch 11/4, Well backed when landed handicap by 1 1/2l off 71 at Wolverhampton last time in October to open account; goes well fresh; the one to beat Lightly raced 4yo; much improved/first win at Wolverhampton in October; still unexposed.
2	4 2nd (4) (11/2 +31%) Ingleby Archie	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(4) Ingleby Archie 11/2, Below par beaten 9l in a handicap over 5f at Ripon last time in August; usually consistent; up in trip, probably not in favour; bit to find off a layoff Two wins last year; possibilities if ready to roll on reappearance but may be better at 5f.
3	2 3rd (2) (10/3 +33%) Bell Shot	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(2) Bell Shot 10/3, Game beaten 3/4l off 73 over 7f at Kempton last time; enjoys making it; down in trip; off a short-break; consistent; conditions suit; big danger Not beaten far at Kempton (7f) last two starts and is interesting now dropped back to 6f.
4	3 4th (3) (10/1 -122%) Filly One	10 10/1(-122%)	(3) Filly One 10/1, Looked to want further beaten 2l off 74 over 5f at Newcastle last time; back up in trip a positive; unproven on turf; struggled a tad since handicapping but could contend Unexposed; shaped nicely on latest start; interesting if handling surface on turf debut.
5th	6 5th (6) (15/2 +17%) Bay Breeze	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(6) Bay Breeze 15/2, Ran to form when last seen in November; conditions suit; generally consistent; could contend but needs step forward Nottingham winner in October; well held on last two reappearances and may need the run.
6th	10 6th (10) (25/1 +11%) Naval Academy	25 25/1(+11%)	(10) Naval Academy 25/1, Well beaten in a handicap over 7f at Catterick latest; generally out of form; down in trip, may help; looked regressive end of last term, lot to prove Went off boil in 2024 after winning at Haydock but begins this season on 6lb lower mark.
7th	8 7th (8) (18/1 +18%) Roundhay Park	18 18/1(+18%)	(8) Roundhay Park 18/1, Wide trip down the field in a handicap over 7f at Catterick most recent; back down in trip, a positive; probably need the run; bit to prove Winless in 2024; unplaced all three runs at Thirsk; no great record on return; opposable.
8th	9 8th (9) (16/1 +0%) Travis	16 16/1(+0%)	(9) Travis 16/1, Slowly away beaten 3 1/4l off 68 at Newcastle last time; looked regressive late last term generally; conditions fine; lot to prove off a layoff Mostly well held for this yard and probably best watched unless strong in the market.
9th	7 9th (7) (15/2 +6%) Muscika	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(7) Muscika 15/2, Yard won this last year; below par beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; in good form prior; generally consistent; conditions fine; player Veteran; had an excuse last time and probably remains in form; not ruled out.
10th	5 10th (5) (16/1 -14%) Milbanke	16 16/1(-14%)	(5) Milbanke 16/1, Yard has won 2 of last 9 runnings of race; probably needed race beaten 8 1/2l in a handicap over 7f at Southwell last time; chance on pick of form Last of 12 on debut for this yard; may need another run or two before he's of interest.

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18:40 Thirsk (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

BELL SHOT made a valiant attempt to make all over 7f at Kempton in February. Beaten less than a length into fifth, this shorter distance looks the logical move and the drop in class will also help. Musical Touch has plenty of scope after signing off last year with a victory at Wolverhampton. He rates a threat on his reappearance, while Milbanke will be sharper for a recent spin at Southwell.

The unexposed MUSICAL TOUCH (nap) is taken to maintain his progress by making a winning reappearance. Bell Shot is the main danger.

19:10 Thirsk (Class 5) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (7/2 +81%) Wreck It Ryley	3.5 7/2(+81%)	(4) Wreck It Ryley 7/2, Below par beaten 10l in a handicap over 7f at Catterick last time; visor first time; down in trip, in favour; placed on season debut last term; bit in and out but chance if on song Ran well over C&D after a break last April; new headgear tried; career best required.
2	10 2nd (10) (22/1 -100%) Captain Vallo	22 22/1(-100%)	(10) Captain Vallo 22/1, Game when scored by a short-head off 60 at Newcastle in January; fifth beaten 6 1/2l off 60 last time; down in trip; best on AW and lot to prove back on turf Two Class 6 wins at Newcastle this winter; trip an excuse last time; looks up against it.
3	5 3rd (5) (10/3 +67%) Mojomaker	3.333333 10/3(+67%)	(5) Mojomaker 10/3, Below par beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap at Southwell last time; regressive last year but all runs on AW and looks superior on turf, could play a big role No win since 2021; hopes rest on the return to turf and removal of blinkers perking him up.
4	2 4th (2) (14/1 +22%) Hover On The Wind	14 14/1(+22%)	(2) Hover On The Wind 14/1, Yard has won 2 of last 9 runnings of race; probably needed race beaten 9l in a handicap at Southwell last time in March; return to turf a positive; better expected, big threat Well-beaten 50-1 shot on recent stable debut/reappearance; need to see more from him.
5th	6 5th (6) (4/1 -78%) Lord Abama	4 4/1(-78%)	(6) Lord Abama 4/1, Landed handicap by a length off 65 at Newcastle last time off a layoff; goes well here (dual CD winner on fast ground); enjoys making it; big player Two C&D wins last summer; chasing hat-trick after two 6f Newcastle wins; now 5lb higher.
6th	3 6th (3) (12/1 -140%) Cash In	12 12/1(-140%)	(3) Cash In 12/1, Well backed when won a maiden at Newcastle over 5f by 1/2l last time; progressing back to early career form; top course trainer; up in trip; mark looks a little stiff but could contend Ready win at Newcastle (5f) on AW debut but an 8lb rise for that looks extreme.
7th	9 7th (9) (50/1 -317%) Newyorkstateofmind	50 50/1(-317%)	(9) Newyorkstateofmind 50/1, Probably needed race beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap over 5f at Wolverhampton last time; usually held up; up in trip, probably not in favour; lot to prove Never threatened on last month's return to action (5f); on a winning mark but vulnerable.
8th	8 8th (8) (11/1 +45%) Hurt You Never	11 11/1(+45%)	(8) Hurt You Never 11/1, Seemed to be on stiff mark beaten 8l in a handicap over 5f at Redcar last time in September; generally out of form; up in trip; lot to prove Knows how to win and she's on a handy mark ahead of her return; betting revealing.
9th	1 9th (1) (3/1 +25%) Rock Of England	3 3/1(+25%)	(1) Rock Of England 3/1, Yard has won 2 of last 9 runnings of race; ran to form beaten 2l off 76 over 5f at Southwell last time on season bow; up in trip, stays; given chance by handicapper, should go close Promising return to action last month (after wind op); step back up in trip a plus; chance.

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19:10 Thirsk (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

There is every chance that ROCK OF ENGLAND will have come forward from his reappearance run at Southwell last month and the five-year-old is an attractive proposition back on turf. The hat-trick seeking Lord Abama is an obvious threat back on grass at one of his happiest hunting grounds, while Wreck It Ryley and Cash In are not without hope in this company.

Lord Abama is the one to beat but ROCK OF ENGLAND shaped nicely over 5f on his first run after wind surgery and makes some appeal.

19:40 Thirsk (Class 6) 6f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (11/2 +8%) Emerald Army	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(5) Emerald Army 11/2, Ran to form beaten 1/2l off 52 over 7f at Wolverhampton last time; down in trip, probably bit better at 7f; returning from a break; improving when last seen in the Autumn, contender Improved for 7f and/or blinkers when last seen; 6f and no headgear for his return.
2	8 2nd (8) (12/1 +14%) Calafrio	12 12/1(+14%)	(8) Calafrio 12/1, Below par beaten 4l in a handicap over 5f at Newcastle last time; in good form prior; up in trip; drawn on wing of large field; CD winner; can go well off a break; danger C&D winner; ended 2024 in decent form on AW; low draw but plenty to like otherwise.
3	17 3rd (17) (13/2 +70%) Shark Two One	6.5 13/2(+70%)	(17) Shark Two One 13/2, Not clear run beaten 6 1/4l in a classified race over 7f at Newcastle last time; back down in trip (marginal preference for 7f); something to find on recent form but on dangerous mark Dangerous mark and returning to turf can help; potentially well drawn; slower ground ideal.
4	2 4th (2) (16/1 -100%) Monsieur Fantaisie	16 16/1(-100%)	(2) Monsieur Fantaisie 16/1, Landed handicap by 2l off 51 at Wolverhampton last time; drawn on wing of large field; better on AW than turf; big threat if translating best to turf Easy win dropped to 6f at Wolverhampton last month; 4lb rise fair but stall 1 not ideal.
5th	3 5th (3) (15/2 +70%) Masterclass	7.5 15/2(+70%)	(3) Masterclass 15/2, Seemed to be on stiff mark beaten 7l in a handicap over 5f at Newcastle last time; generally out of form; has gone well here over 7f; return to 6f a big plus but needs significant upturn Good runs have been scarce for this yard but tumbled down weights and has had wind surgery.
6th	15 6th (15) (14/1 +22%) Azucena	14 14/1(+22%)	(15) Azucena 14/1, Below par beaten 3 1/4l off 61 over 5f at Newcastle last time; up in trip; returning from a break; better on AW; could represent bit of value off much lower turf mark Better on AW than turf; handicapped accordingly but others are more persuasive.
7th	4 7th (4) (5/1 +44%) Canaria Queen	5 5/1(+44%)	(4) Canaria Queen 5/1, Well backed beaten 3l off 55 at Redcar last time; top course trainer; pretty consistent; can go well fresh and slipped to dangerous mark, player Returns to action on a dangerous mark but she would appeal more on a slower surface.
8th	11 8th (11) (25/1 +24%) Tough At The Top	25 25/1(+24%)	(11) Tough At The Top 25/1, Below par beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap at Southwell last time on handicap debut; blinkers first time; not proven trip or on decent ground; chance if maiden form can be trusted No improvement for the switch to handicaps last week but unexposed and now gets blinkers.
9th	14 9th (14) (16/1 +36%) Sir Benedict	16 16/1(+36%)	(14) Sir Benedict 16/1, Raced freely beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap over 5f at Newcastle last time; up in trip, stays 6f; bit to prove Three wins last year but all over 5f; some solid form on AW this winter; each-way shout.
10th	16 10th (16) (16/1 +36%) Chester Le Streak	16 16/1(+36%)	(16) Chester Le Streak 16/1, Well backed beaten 7l in a classified race over 5f at Wolverhampton last time; back up in trip, suits; bit to prove Big player on 2023 form; not fired for this yard after an absence; return to turf may help.
11th	1 11th (1) (14/1 -27%) Bibendum	14 14/1(-27%)	(1) Bibendum 14/1, Well backed beaten 3l off 57 over 5f at Newcastle last time; back up in trip, probably not in favour; as effective on turf; close to finding level off sliding mark, chance 0-16 but he's down in the weights ahead of his return to turf; yard run two here.
11th	20 11th (20) (20/1 +39%) John Kirkup	20 20/1(+39%)	(20) John Kirkup 20/1, Beaten 8l in a classified race at Newcastle last time; trainer in form; looks better on turf; needs revival but some bits and bobs of form last year offers hope Veteran who has been an infrequent winner in recent years; not at best on AW this winter.
13th	13 13th (13) (16/1 -14%) Arlington	16 16/1(-14%)	(13) Arlington 16/1, Beaten 3 1/4l off 49 at Southwell last time; similar level of fomr on turf as AW; CD suits; bit to find 0-7 on turf but he has run well over C&D; in form on AW this year; place claims again.
14th	12 14th (12) (7/1 +30%) She'sashambles	7 7/1(+30%)	(12) She'sashambles 7/1, Below par 5l third in a classified race at Newcastle most recent run; CD winner on fast ground; not firing on AW, needs switch to turf to spark revival Poor strike-rate but her win came in good style over C&D last summer; one to consider.
15th	18 15th (18) (12/1 -9%) Athollblair Boy	12 12/1(-9%)	(18) Athollblair Boy 12/1, Bit too much to do beaten 1/2l off 50 at Newcastle last time; drawn on wing of large field; conditions suit; has gone well here; threat Placed on AW in last two starts but turf wins are few and far between; others look safer.
16th	10 16th (10) (40/1 +0%) Exceed Now	40 40/1(+0%)	(10) Exceed Now 40/1, Appeared not to stay well beaten in a handicap over 7f at Southwell latest; generally out of form; cheekpieces first time; yet to fire since handicapping, lot to prove Down in the weights but his handicap form is poor and cheekpieces aren't enough to tempt.
17th	7 17th (7) (40/1 +20%) Carmarthen	40 40/1(+20%)	(7) Carmarthen 40/1, Below par down the field in a handicap over 5f at Musselburgh most recent; back up in trip a plus; well-weighted at best but lot to prove after two very poor runs this year Big prices and well beaten in two runs this spring; Paul Mulrennan takes over today.

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19:40 Thirsk (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Monsieur Fantaisie could figure prominently on the back of a successful Wolverhampton spin, while Athollblair Boy is a stalwart campaigner with a clear chance based on his peak turf form. However, EMERALD ARMY ran well when last tried over C&D and, still unexposed over 6f, the four-year-old appears to have been found a decent chance of making a winning reappearance.

Plenty of possibles but the drop into this grade and wind surgery since last seen could see a revival from MASTERCLASS.

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