13:30 Thirsk Stakes (Class 5) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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13:30 Thirsk Stakes (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Based on the summary, it is difficult to confidently predict which horse will win. However, there are a few horses that stand out as potential contenders for the top three positions. They are: 1. 5/1 (1) EAST BANK - With 1 win from 2 runs this year and a previous win at Beverley, 5/1 (1) EAST BANK has a good chance of bouncing back from a poor performance at Musselburgh. 2. 4/1 (3) LOCHABER - Looked like he needed the run on his Musselburgh debut and is expected to improve in this race. He is also well-bred and has the potential to be a strong contender. 3. 2.25/1 (10) INVINCIBLE TIGER - With a good breeding and a stable that does well with 2yo newcomers, 2.25/1 (10) INVINCIBLE TIGER is definitely one to watch and could surprise everyone with a strong debut. Possible outcomes: 1st: 5/1 (1) EAST BANK 2nd: 4/1 (3) LOCHABER 3rd: 2.25/1 (10) INVINCIBLE TIGER

Lochaber (fourth) finished just in front of East Bank (fifth) last time at Musselburgh and those placings could remain the same, as the former was running on debut and should have learned a lot from that experience. However, with that form possibly not setting a very high standard, a chance can be taken on BELLARCHI, who makes her debut for the Grant Tuer yard. The daughter of Mehmas is bred to have speed and, if ready to go on her first start, she could go close. Invincible Tiger is another newcomer who warrants a market check.

INVINCIBLE TIGER is bred to be very sharp, and makes plenty of appeal on paper. LOCHABER is likely to take a step forward from his debut when seeming very much in need of the experience. Bellarchi is another newcomer who's bred to be speedy.

The nicely bred INVINCIBLE TIGER comes from a yard which has a good record with newcomers so is taken to make a winning debut.

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14:00 Thirsk Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:00 Thirsk Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

1st: 5.5/1 (2) BAY BREEZE 2nd: 5/1 (7) SHOWTIME MAHOMES 3rd: 3/1 (10) MAPLE JACK

A wide-open contest. SHOWTIME MAHOMES (second) and Bay Breeze (winner) renew rivalry from last time at Ripon with the former getting a 3lb pull in the weights on this occasion for that one-length defeat. He also encounters different conditions and that gives him every chance of reversing that form to score. Maple Jack hit the line in front over C&D on his latest outing, when holding a subsequent winner in third, and warrants plenty of respect after only being put up 4lb for that effort.

SHOWTIME MAHOMES is handicapped to win on his strong early-season 3-y-o form, and having gone down by just a length to Bay Breeze at Ripon on return just over a fortnight ago, Grant Tuer's charge gets the vote to reverse placings with that outing under his belt. Maple Jack made a winning reappearance over C&D 2 weeks ago and he can fight out minor honours with As If By Chance.

With the run under his belt and a 3lb pull SHOWTIME MAHOMES is taken to reverse recent C&D form with Bay Breeze.

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14:35 Thirsk Maiden (Class 4) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:35 Thirsk Maiden (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

1st: 1.63/1 (2) BRITANNICA 2nd: 2.25/1 (3) CLASSIC PUZZLE 3rd: 7.5/1 (1) AGNES GREY

BRITANNICA was only beaten two and a half lengths behind the potentially smart Prepense over this trip at Newmarket last time, which was a much-improved effort compared to his debut run and, with the potential of more to come, she could prove very difficult to beat. The main threat could be Classic Puzzle, who made a highly-encouraging introduction when only beaten a head over C&D and could get involved with normal improvement. Any market confidence behind O G Beachwear could prove significant.

CLASSIC PUZZLE pulled clear with an experienced rival when runner-up over C&D on her debut last month and rates as the one to beat here with further progress almost a given. Expensive-yearling Britannica ran well at Newmarket last time and appeals as the biggest threat, with Agnes Grey best of the rest.

This can go to BRITANNICA who has run well in both starts at Newmarket and looks capable of better still.

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15:10 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:10 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

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

1st place: 2.25/1 (9) SPORTING HERO 2nd place: 4/1 (8) GREAT STATE 3rd place: 14/1 (3) RUNNINWILD

GREAT STATE won well on his handicap debut over 5f at Southwell in March and he could be hard to stop, despite an 8lb rise, if transferring that form to turf. Mid Winster ran encouragingly at big odds on her return to action at Musselburgh a month ago and she merits plenty of respect, while Catch Cunningham and the unexposed Sporting Hero also make the shortlist.

SPORTING HERO won 2 of his 3 stars as a juvenile and starts life in handicaps from a lenient-looking mark, so is fancied to get the better recent Southwell winner Great State. The similarly unexposed Vespasian is preferred to Mid Winster for third.

This can go to the improving GREAT STATE who encounters grass for the first time, but he has a classy turf pedigree on the dam's side.

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15:40 Thirsk Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:40 Thirsk Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Based on the summary, it is difficult to confidently predict which horse will finish in the top three. However, some horses to consider are 6/1 (14) PISANELLO, 12/1 (2) SAFE VOYAGE, 8/1 (7) NORTHERN EXPRESS, 11/1 (10) BILLYB, and 12/1 (8) CARNIVAL ZAIN. 6/1 (14) PISANELLO has a good record and performed well in this race last year, while 12/1 (2) SAFE VOYAGE has had some strong performances in the past but has been inconsistent recently. 8/1 (7) NORTHERN EXPRESS and 11/1 (10) BILLYB have both had respectable recent performances and could perform well in this race. 12/1 (8) CARNIVAL ZAIN has a good record but may struggle with the demands of his current mark. Ultimately, it is hard to definitively predict which horses will finish in the top three without more information on current form and other factors.

NORTHERN EXPRESS did not get the clearest of passages when fifth at Musselburgh on his seasonal return last month but that was still a very promising effort. With more luck and off a 1lb lower mark, it would be no surprise to see the five-year-old play a leading role here. Symbolize rarely runs poorly at this venue and should not be underestimated, while Autumn Festival and Austrian Theory are others to note.

A competitive renewal of a valuable event. BILLYB is a likeable type who was steadily progressive last year and there's every chance he could still have more to offer this season, which marks him down as a more interesting contender than most. Northern Express fared best of those held up on his reappearance at Musselburgh and must enter calculations, along with Pisanello, who was a good third in this race 12 months ago and has a commendable record fresh.

The vote goes to last year's third PISANELLO who won on his 2022 reappearance and has useful claimer mark Winn taking 5lb off.

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16:15 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 14f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:15 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 14f Race Class Flow

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

Based on the summary, 4.5/1 (5) SCOTTISH DANCER seems to be the strongest contender with consistent placings in his last three outings and is respected by the new yard. 7/1 (4) JOIE DE VIVRE's recent jumps efforts have been nothing special, and although he won on his last Flat run at C&D, he has bit to prove. 9/1 (2) MYBOYMAX has struggled in recent outings and 5/1 (3) EL BORRACHO is making a rare flat appearance, although he has been doing well over jumps. 1.88/1 (6) WANNABE BRAVE has potential and is relatively unexposed in handicaps with a fair third at Southwell latest. Therefore, our prediction for the top three horses would be: 1. 4.5/1 (5) SCOTTISH DANCER 2. 1.88/1 (6) WANNABE BRAVE 3. 7/1 (4) JOIE DE VIVRE

JOIE DE VIVRE, who won over C&D last September, appeals on his first run back after wind surgery. Having worn cheekpieces that day, and sported a visor in four subsequent outings over obstacles, it's noteworthy that he races without any headgear on this occasion. However, he has previous winning form under such circumstances and gets the vote. Conversely, Wannabe Brave rates as a big threat on his first run in a visor, while Hellenista can also go well on these terms.

A tricky contest, the percentage call just going to WANNABE BRAVE, who got back on track at Southwell last time and has the benefit of race fitness on his side over Scottish Dancer, who ended last season with a string of creditable placed efforts. Iconique can perhaps complete the placings.

The suggestion is SCOTTISH DANCER, with first-time headgear and a new yard reasons why he might find improvement on his reappearance.

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16:55 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:55 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

It is difficult to confidently predict which horse will do well based on this summary as many of them have something to prove or are unproven at the current conditions. However, 7/1 (3) DIAMOND HAZE stands out as a potential contender, as he has won over the course and distance before and is just 1lb lower than when he last won a year ago. For the purposes of giving a prediction, we will choose 7/1 (3) DIAMOND HAZE to win, with 7.5/1 (9) VICTORIA FALLS and 4.5/1 (11) ANIERES GIRL finishing second and third respectively.

It might be worth chancing that the relatively unexposed JACK DANIEL can make a successful return after a break since December. He had corrective surgery for a wind problem last summer and, given his three subsequent performances on the all-weather were encouraging, the five-year-old could represent good value now back on turf. Fahari is open to progress and is feared most, although Sir Maxi also rates as a key player.

DIAMOND HAZE goes well at this track and should be all the better for his reappearance, so he's taken to strike from a handy-looking mark. Anieres Girl caught the eye on her return at Nottingham and remains unexposed, with fellow 3-y-o Fahari also feared on the back of a career best.

The vote goes to DIAMOND HAZE (nap) who has dropped 1lb lower than when winning over C&D just under a year ago.

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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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