12:55 Thirsk Maiden (Class 4) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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12:55 Thirsk Maiden (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Based on the information provided, 0.67/1 (6) VALADERO and 2.5/1 (4) SERGEANT WILKO both have promising debut performances and could potentially do well in their next race. 8/1 (2) BOMBAY BAZAAR is also worth considering, especially if there are strong market vibes. The other horses do not have as much information available to make a prediction.

Having been narrowly denied in the Brocklesby on his racecourse debut, it might take a special performance to prevent VALADERO, who looks sure to progress, from going one better. The third did that form no harm when finishing an extremely unlucky fourth at Beverley on Wednesday, after being repeatedly short of room late on. Sergeant Wilko, akin to the selection, was just touched off on his first start and must be feared. Bombay Bazaar heads the remainder.

The opener can go the way of SERGEANT WILKO who went like the best horse for much of the race at Musselburgh a fortnight ago, looking in command approaching the final 100 yds before edged out only late on. He is preferred to Valadero who also shaped promisingly when runner-up in the Brocklesby at the start of the month. Bombay Bazaar is the pick of the remainder.

Sergeant Wilko shaped very well on debut but so did VALADERO and he can come out on top for his in-form stable.

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13:25 Thirsk Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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13:25 Thirsk Stakes (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Based on the summary, 1/1 (6) OLD SMOKE seems like the strongest contender as it has recently improved in its last race, is clear of the rest, and sets the standard for the race. 4/1 (7) PATERNOSTER SQUARE and 7.5/1 (9) UBETTABEQUICK also show some promise, but 1/1 (6) OLD SMOKE appears to be the standout.

Old Smoke was unfortunate not to have opened his account at Redcar last time having been denied a clear run at a crucial stage and, though he merits respect, a chance is taken on UBETTABEQUICK. Out of Wootton Bassett and a half-sister to the talented Above, who was Group 3-placed in Germany as a juvenile, the 350,000-euro purchase could be one to watch this season. Market support should be noted for Paternoster Square ahead of his debut.

OLD SMOKE has been placed on all 3 of his starts so far, finding only the Gosden-trained favourite too strong at Redcar last time, and he can open his account this time around. The main danger could be Paternoster Square who is respected on debut, ahead of Ubettabequick.

Unless the betting speaks for Paternoster Square this looks a very good opportunity for OLD SMOKE to get off the mark.

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14:00 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 5f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:00 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

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

6/1 (3) WASHINGTON HEIGHTS could do well as he has a good track record and is making his seasonal/handicap debut. 6.5/1 (7) SEANTRABH and 8/1 (6) DEMOCRACY DILEMMA also show promise based on their recent performances. However, it is difficult to make a definite prediction without more information about the specific conditions of the upcoming race.

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS was caught late on in a valuable York race last August, before going on to pick up some valuable black type with a third-placed finish in Redcar's Two Year Old Trophy. A mark of 90 could be within range on his handicap debut, and he's narrowly preferred to Star Of Lady M, whose third at Goodwood last July to subsequent Prix de l'Abbaye winner The Platinum Queen reads well. Thankuappreciate has the ability to go close too.

A competitive renewal, with preference for WINTER CROWN who won cosily on his seasonal/stable debut at Newcastle in February and appeals as the type to do better now handicapping. He can get the better of Washington Heights who made the frame in all 5 of his starts as a 2-y-o, while Democracy Dilemma is another who merits consideration.

Washington Heights is high on the list but SECRET GUEST (nap) appeals as a sprinter to follow this year.

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14:35 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 12f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:35 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 12f Race Class Flow

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

5/1 (8) HEATHEN and 4/1 (2) CHILLINGHAM are the most likely to do well based on their recent form and previous wins. 6/1 (3) EMIYN and 10/1 (6) LA PULGA are also consistent performers who could be in the mix.

Heathen continued his winning run when scoring on his return at Wolverhampton last month, but Ed Dunlop's gelding has yet to win on the turf and he may prove worth taking on now 8lb higher in the ratings. CHILLINGHAM was quite taking when winning over C&D on his handicap debut in September and the four-year-old could prove tough to beat if ready to roll on this seasonal debut, with a 6lb rise looking more than fair. Last-time-out winner La Pulga completes the shortlist.

HEATHEN's form has taken off since fitted with a hood on his last 2 starts, doing well to overcome trouble in-running when successful at Wolverhampton on the latest occasion. The 4-y-o can land the hat-trick in his current mood, with Chillingham feared most having won readily at this C&D when last seen. Emiyn completes the shortlist.

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15:10 Thirsk Stakes (Class 3) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:10 Thirsk Stakes (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

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

1.1/1 (2) MOUNT ATHOS is predicted to do well based on the summary provided.

ESCOBAR arrives in this conditions stakes contest as the highest rated and the nine-year-old could regain the winning thread now returned to his last winning distance. Mount Athos has fitness assured and arrives in fine fettle having completed a hat-trick at Kempton last month. James Tate's colt is likely capable of better and is feared most. Spycatcher may prove more competitive in these calmer waters.

MOUNT ATHOS is a colt firmly on the up and, with the advantage of race fitness over his rivals, James Tate's 4-y-o gets the verdict to complete an impressive 4-timer. Escobar isn't getting any younger, but he's a very smart handicapper so he could be the one to give the selection most to think about, ahead of Spycatcher and stable-switcher Albasheer.

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15:45 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:45 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

It is difficult to accurately predict which horse will do well based solely on this summary, as there is limited information provided on their current form and ability. However, 3.5/1 (7) MAPLE JACK may have a good chance of regaining the winning thread if he is ready to roll, and 20/1 (13) STAR OF ARIA could enter calculations back up at 6f with a recent outing under his belt.

LORD ABAMA's stamina appeared stretched by the 7f trip at Newcastle and he is fancied to go well now switched to the turf back over 6f. Maple Jack appeared to be heading in the right direction when last seen in the autumn and he may play a part if in the same form on this return. Hiya Maite certainly has a race of this nature within his compass on the pick of his form.

An ultra-competitive contest which can go the way of MAPLE JACK, who bolted up at Ayr last September and Julie Camacho's charge can make a winning return from 6 months off the track. Star of Aria is best excused his reappearance effort so he could emerge as the main threat, ahead of Phoenix Beach.

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16:15 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:15 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Based on the summary provided, 12/1 (5) KAPONO and 8/1 (4) AS IF BY CHANCE seem to have the best recent form and are likely to do well in the upcoming race. However, 20/1 (12) SHOWMOLINA could also be considered as they may perform better with their new yard at favorable weights. 2/1 (2) COLD STARE and 4/1 (1) SOCIETY LION also have potential, but their recent performances are not as strong.

The value may lie with AFTER JOHN, who has been runner-up on both career runs over C&D, including in this event 12 months ago, and has paid his way on the all-weather over the winter. Iain Jardine's charge may have last won on turf in August 2020 but he is narrowly preferred to the well-handicapped Cold Stare, who ran a promising race on his return at Doncaster. Society Lion is another to consider, along with Cotai West and Kapono.

COLD STARE caught the eye when a strong-travelling fourth on his return at Doncaster and can capitalise on an easing mark here. C&D winner As If By Chance is another weighted to have a say and next on the list ahead of Newcastle-second Kapono.

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16:50 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:50 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Based on the summary, the horse with the best chance of doing well appears to be 7.5/1 (1) SLAINTE MHATH. It has won its last race by an impressive margin and is described as a

ISLE OF DREAMS began this season at Catterick the way she ended the last - in victory - and stepping back up in trip could see her land the five-timer. Versatile in regards to the ground as well, Declan Carroll's mare can see off Redcar scorer Slainte Mhath and Quercus, who has only a length to find with the selection from when they last met. Others to note include Hurt You Never, Impressor and Merry Secret.

IMPRESSOR bounced back to form in tenacious fashion when scoring at Redcar 12 days ago and a similar performance should see him go close. Slainte Mhath landed a gamble in good style back on turf at the same meeting so is another to consider along with Isle of Dreams, who completed a 4-timer when making a winning comeback at Catterick.

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Racecard Key

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	TomForm top stats, gold rated
	TomForm top stats silver rated
	Ran similar race before
S	TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
T	Top Time speeed rated
	Top Racingpost rated
	At the races watchout for
	At the races top pick
	Top rated for thet statistic

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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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