Thirsk Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 17th July 2024
There were 43 Races on Wednesday 17th July 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Uttoxeter, 7 races at Thirsk, 7 races at Bath, 8 races at Killarney, 7 races at Yarmouth, 6 races at Ffos Las, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Wednesday 17th July 2024
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(3) Li Ban 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden who posted another creditable effort when third of 5 in minor event (12/1) at Haydock (7f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Likely contender. Fair form when placed over 7f last twice; ought to be on premises.
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2nd (2) (12/1 -85%) Art Design
12
12/1(-85%)
(2) Art Design 12/1, Twice-raced maiden. 9/1, sixth of 10 in minor event at Nottingham (5f, good) 11 days ago. Not out of things. Failed to build on debut third when only sixth at Nottingham but can still do better.
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3rd (5) (80/1 -300%) Miss Cast
80
80/1(-300%)
(5) Miss Cast 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in minor event at Beverley (5f, good to firm, 50/1) 12 days ago. Looks one for handicaps down the line. More one for nurseries after this based on two starts so far..
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4th (7) (50/1 -400%) Penelope Valentine
50
50/1(-400%)
(7) Penelope Valentine 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 10 in maiden (5/1) at Lingfield (5f, good) 37 days ago, met some trouble. Back up in trip. Others preferred. Has hinted at ability in two starts but needs chunk of improvement plenty.
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5th (1) (100/1 -3900%) Ann Terry
100
100/1(-3900%)
(1) Ann Terry 100/1, Promising type who posted fair third of 6 in maiden (12/1) at Ayr (6f, good to firm) on debut 10 days ago. Should be more to come. Promising debut third at Ayr (6f) ten days ago; leading claims with improvement likely.
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6th (6) (100/1 -2903%) Neytiri Te Tskaha
100
100/1(-2903%)
(6) Neytiri Te Tskaha 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 13/2, fourth of 9 in minor event at Beverley (5f, good to firm) on debut 12 days ago. Should improve and merits consideration. Promise amidst greenness when fourth on 5f debut; likely to progress for top yard.
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7th (4) (40/1 -100%) Martha Costello
40
40/1(-100%)
(4) Martha Costello 40/1, Once-raced maiden. Seventh of 14 in minor event at this C&D (good, 16/1) on debut 14 days ago, hampered. Improvement required. Needs to leave form of recent C&D debut behind to get heavily involved.
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8th (9) (100/1 -203%) Shanti Shanti
100
100/1(-203%)
(9) Shanti Shanti 100/1, Once-raced maiden. Seventh of 10 in minor event (25/1) at Ripon (6f, good) on debut 27 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Likely a longer-term prospect. Never involved on 6f Ripon debut four weeks ago; Ann Terry looks the stable's main hope.
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9th (8) (50/1 -525%) Saudi Expo
50
50/1(-525%)
(8) Saudi Expo 50/1, Foaled April 30. 20,000 gns yearling, Without Parole filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful winner up to 1m Rising Star and 1m winner Aquila Reale. Dam unraced. Market check advised on debut. Clifford Lee on top yard's other runner but this one still needs a betting check.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
ANN TERRY made a debut full of promise when chasing home a couple of useful colts at Ayr and natural improvement could be enough to see her break through. William Haggas must be feared when he sends one to Thirsk and his Art Design has shown more than enough to warrant an interest. Li Ban has experience on her side, while Neytiri Te Tskaha didn't get the rub of the green at Beverley and is capable of much better.
This can go to ANN TERRY, who made a pleasing start at Ayr earlier this month and should have learnt plenty from that experience. Neytiri Te Tskaha and Li Ban rate the principal dangers.
This may be best left to once-raced improvers ANN TERRY and Neytiri Te Tskaha, with preference for the former.
(2) Bustaam 4/1, Made winning return in mud at Doncaster (10.2f) in March and back to that sort of form when third of 5 in handicap (6/1) at Carlisle (11.2f, good to soft) 6 days ago. Enters calculations. Soft-ground winner over 1m4f in March; best recent effort when third at Carlisle last week.
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2nd (1) (11/4 -46%) Rogue Tornado
2.75
11/4(-46%)
(1) Rogue Tornado 11/4, Made successful debut for James Owen at Leicester (11.8f) in May and backed that up with good third of 7 in handicap at Doncaster (14.5f, good to firm, 5/2) 46 days ago. Another bold bid is on the cards. Solid start for new yard, including a 1m4f win; should go well.
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3rd (7) (16/1 -14%) Kingsley Pride
16
16/1(-14%)
(7) Kingsley Pride 16/1, Ungenuine type. 15/2, ninth of 11 in handicap at Carlisle (11.2f, good). Off 10 months. Bit to prove on return. Leading stable has persevered with this ten-race maiden but he's been off for 320 days.
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4th (6) (28/1 -75%) Arctic Fox
28
28/1(-75%)
(6) Arctic Fox 28/1, Last of 5 in handicap (14/1) at Haydock (11.6f, good) 13 days ago. Work to do on current form. Two Haydock wins in 2022 but last of five there only 13 days ago.
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5th (4) (20/1 -208%) Fearless Bay
20
20/1(-208%)
(4) Fearless Bay 20/1, 10/1, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 16 days ago. Can make presence felt. Has shown he retains plenty of ability on AW since returning from absence; not discounted.
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6th (3) (16/1 -751%) Genesius
16
16/1(-751%)
(3) Genesius 16/1, Model of consistency following success over C&D (off 1 lb lower) last summer and he's returned in good heart, latest when creditable second of 4 at Ripon (12.1f, good) 4 weeks ago. Shortlisted. C&D win (soft) last June; placed several times since; bold show likely.
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7th (8) (100/1 -614%) Powerful Response
100
100/1(-614%)
(8) Powerful Response 100/1, Latest win at Nottingham in April. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Haydock (11.8f, good to soft, 17/2) 53 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. 1m2f winner this spring but not so good over this trip last twice..
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8th (5) (250/1 -279%) Sir Jock Bennett
250
250/1(-279%)
(5) Sir Jock Bennett 250/1, 80/1, first run since leaving Charlie Johnston when last of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 18 days ago. Hard to fancy. 1m2f winner for Charlie Johnston but tailed off on recent return for new yard.
14:22 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
There would be no more deserving winner than Genesius, but he may have to settle for yet another supporting role because ROGUE TORNADO was beaten just half a length into third when attempting to supplement a Leicester triumph at Doncaster and is open to plenty more improvement. There was a bit more to like about Bustaam's Carlisle third last week and he rounds out the shortlist.
The return to slower conditions should suit C&D winner GENESIUS, and he can get back on the scoreboard here. Rogue Tornado and Bustaam are feared most.
The consistent GENESIUS can deservedly get his head back in front returned to the scene of his win last summer.
(3) Ingleby Archie 9/2, Belatedly off the mark when landing 10-runner handicap at Redcar (5f, good to firm, 10/1) 26 days ago. 3 lb rise fair and should go well again. Ninth time lucky with a Redcar win last month (5f, good to firm); contender up 3lb.
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2nd (4) (5/1 -25%) Scoops Ahoy
5
5/1(-25%)
(4) Scoops Ahoy 5/1, Back to winning ways at Redcar (5f, soft) in May and ran just as well in defeat when third of 7 in handicap at Leicester (5f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Likely player. Off the mark in first-time cheekpieces at Redcar in May; solid 3rd latest; one to consider.
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3rd (1) (13/2 +46%) Midnight Lir
6.5
13/2(+46%)
(1) Midnight Lir 13/2, Eighth of 11 in handicap (25/1) at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago, slowly away. Claims on best form. Handicapper in command this year but he's down in class and could revive at some point.
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4th (2) (5/1 +33%) Keldeo
5
5/1(+33%)
(2) Keldeo 5/1, Latest win at Catterick in May. 15/2, fifth of 8 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good) 28 days ago, met some trouble. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Two 5f wins and her defeats since a Catterick success have been at 6f; best on good/faster.
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5th (7) (11/1 -267%) Stash The Cash
11
11/1(-267%)
(7) Stash The Cash 11/1, Opened account in mud at Catterick (5f) in April and acquitted himself well in defeat more recently, latest when third of 12 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good) 11 days ago. One for shortlist. Has run well since his Catterick win in April but he looks vulnerable to improvers.
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6th (6) (40/1 -186%) Cool Run
40
40/1(-186%)
(6) Cool Run 40/1, 14/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Leicester (5f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. Others preferred. Placed in three nurseries for E Bethell but yet to shine for new yard; hood added today.
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7th (5) (100/1 -2400%) Glory Hyde
100
100/1(-2400%)
(5) Glory Hyde 100/1, C&D winner. Winner here in June. Creditable second of 12 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good, 18/5) 16 days ago. Not taken lightly. C&D win last month and then finished a good 2nd at Pontefract; one of the likelier ones.
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8th (8) (80/1 -300%) Obligatory
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80/1(-300%)
(8) Obligatory 80/1, Blinkered for 1st time, 13¼ lengths last of 10 to Ingleby Archie in handicap at Redcar (5f, good to firm, 28/1) 26 days ago. Still looking for first success. Eight-race maiden; not progressing and well behind Ingleby Archie last time.
14:52 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
GLORY HYDE proved her 20/1 C&D victory was no fluke when sharing second at Pontefract and she appears capable of taking another step forward off the same mark. Ingleby Archie has been raised 3lb for his breakthrough success at Redcar, but must still be feared. Scoops Ahoy and Keldeo shouldn't be too far away, nor should Stash The Cash provided he settles a bit better.
It could be worth staying with INGLEBY ARCHIE now he has found the winning habit. He remains on a workable mark. Scoops Ahoy and Stash The Cash can also make their presence felt.
Scoops Ahoy (second choice) and Ingleby Archie are feared but GLORY HYDE looks on an upward trajectory and can win again.
(3) Ten Pounds 3/1, Built on encouraging Newbury debut when landing 8-runner minor event (4/5) at Newcastle (7.1f) 19 days ago and he remains with potential. Won comfortably at Newcastle on second start and every chance he's capable of better still.
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1st (1) (11/8 +45%) Bobby Bennu
1.375
11/8(+45%)
(1) Bobby Bennu 11/8, Built on promising debut effort when taking 4-runner minor event at Chester (7.6f, good) 18 days ago by 7 lengths from Warrior's Dance. Further progress is on the cards. Considerable promise on first two starts, winning at Chester last time; leading contender.
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2nd (2) (5/4 +29%) Germanic
1.25
5/4(+29%)
(2) Germanic 5/4, Left debut effort well behind when winning 9-runner minor event at Newcastle (7.1f, 5/4) 19 days ago, impressively. Should be more to come and he holds strong claims. Easily made all at Newcastle on second start and could have plenty more to offer.
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3rd (4) (80/1 -400%) Barefoot Warrior
80
80/1(-400%)
(4) Barefoot Warrior 80/1, Saxon Warrior gelding. Half-brother to winner up to 1¼m Dora Milaje. Worth a second look in market on debut. Half-brother to connections' useful 1m/1m2f winner Dora Milaje; could run well on debut.
10
4th (10) (100/1 -525%) Melon Twist
100
100/1(-525%)
(10) Melon Twist 100/1, Once-raced maiden. Fifth of 6 in maiden (15/8) at Ayr (6f, good) on debut 64 days ago. May well do better. Very early days but needs to leave debut form miles behind to threaten this afternoon.
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5th (9) (100/1 -900%) Warrior's Dance
100
100/1(-900%)
(9) Warrior's Dance 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. 7 lengths second of 4 to Bobby Bennu in minor event (8/1) at Chester (7.6f, good) 18 days ago, needing stiffer test. Likely to improve. Promise on both starts but has something to find with Bobby Bennu on Chester form.
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6th (8) (150/1 -200%) Spring Festival
150
150/1(-200%)
(8) Spring Festival 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 66/1, last of 9 in minor event at Haydock (7f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Looks one for handicaps down the line. Down the field at big odds on both runs; transformation needed.
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7th (6) (150/1 -200%) Electric Lightning
150
150/1(-200%)
(6) Electric Lightning 150/1, 10,000 gns yearling, Lightning Spear gelding. Dam winner up to 7f (2-y-o 6f winner). 10,000gns yearling; dam useful 6f/7f winner; others make greater appeal than this newcomer.
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8th (5) (150/1 -500%) Degale
150
150/1(-500%)
(5) Degale 150/1, 9,000 gns foal, €32,000 yearling, Due Diligence gelding. Closely related to winner abroad by War Command. Dam, maiden (stayed 6f), half-sister to US Grade 3 8.5f winner Trophy Chaser. 32,000euros y'ling; closely related to Italian 7f/1m winner; may be best watched on debut.
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9th (7) (100/1 -203%) Poppy Galore
100
100/1(-203%)
(7) Poppy Galore 100/1, Pastoral Pursuits gelding. Half-brother to useful winner up to 1m Tyrone's Poppy. Dam winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner). Some potential in pedigree & could have a future but may be one for further down the line.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
GERMANIC left a mediocre debut effort behind him when beating a previous winner by 11 lengths over 7f at Newcastle last month, and the son of Saxon Warrior should be very tough to stop with a reproduction of that. Fellow last-time-out winner Bobby Bennu also created a favourable impression at Chester and he can give the selection most to think about. Ten Pounds is also noteworthy.
GERMANIC looked a smart prospect when scoring at Newcastle last month and is taken to follow up. Ten Pounds and Bobby Bennu also arrive on an upward curve and are the obvious dangers.
Top of the list is GERMANIC, who easily made all at Newcastle, and he earns the vote ahead of Ten Pounds then Bobby Bennu.
(4) Abruzzo Mia 10/1, Latest win at Newcastle in March. Bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap (9/2) at Doncaster (8f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Not taken lightly. The return to 7f could prove ideal for one who went close off this mark on AW in spring.
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2nd (12) (40/1 -150%) Platinum Girl
40
40/1(-150%)
(12) Platinum Girl 40/1, Dual winner (at up to 7f) last term and far from disgraced when fourth of 7 in handicap over C&D when last seen 10 months ago. Returns on a workable mark. Dual 7f winner last year; off ten months but ran well on 2023 reappearance.
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3rd (10) (20/1 -208%) Vince Le Prince
20
20/1(-208%)
(10) Vince Le Prince 20/1, Produced a personal best when returning to winning ways in 11-runner handicap at Leicester (7f, good) earlier this month. Proven with cut in the ground, he's a likely contender. Shaded tight finish at Leicester (7f) latest; only up 2lb but not most consistent.
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4th (7) (11/1 -120%) Challet
11
11/1(-120%)
(7) Challet 11/1, Course winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. 5/1, bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, soft) 49 days ago. Work to do. On losing run but runner-up twice last summer; two respectable runs this year.
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5th (6) (20/1 -100%) Orbital Chime
20
20/1(-100%)
(6) Orbital Chime 20/1, 40/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Haydock (7f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Lightly raced in recent years but Haydock reappearance suggests he retains his ability.
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6th (2) (11/1 -83%) On A Session
11
11/1(-83%)
(2) On A Session 11/1, Not scored since April of last year but dropped to a handy mark and has run with credit in recent starts, latest when sixth of 17 in handicap at Carlisle (7.8f, good to firm, 16/1) 21 days ago. Slower ground will suit and he is one for the shortlist. No win for a while but recent efforts creditable; prominent showing likely.
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7th (9) (28/1 -56%) Another Baar
28
28/1(-56%)
(9) Another Baar 28/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Last of 10 in handicap (16/1) at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Yet to trouble the judge this term. Shaped well when fifth on penultimate outing but down the field either side of it.
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8th (11) (12/1 +0%) Streak Lightning
12
12/1(+0%)
(11) Streak Lightning 12/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap (8/1) at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Looks competitive on form. No turf win since 2021 but ran well when close fourth latest; cheekpieces on first time.
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9th (5) (66/1 -915%) Animate
66
66/1(-915%)
(5) Animate 66/1, Bounced back to form when taking 9-runner handicap (12/1) at Catterick (6f, good to soft) 29 days ago, suited by way race developed. Just 2 lb higher now and must enter calculations. Back to form for new yard at Catterick latest and remains well treated on old form.
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10th (3) (100/1 -2122%) Justcallmepete
100
100/1(-2122%)
(3) Justcallmepete 100/1, Ninth of 10 in handicap at Epsom (7f, good, 11/2) 14 days ago. Every chance if back to best. Six wins over 6f on AW but 0-13 on turf; others more persuasive.
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11th (1) (100/1 -456%) Autumn Festival
100
100/1(-456%)
(1) Autumn Festival 100/1, 33/1 and blinkered for 1st time, tenth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 13 days ago. Chance on old form. Out of sorts recently but dangerously well treated on course form from May.
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12th (8) (100/1 -400%) Magical Max
100
100/1(-400%)
(8) Magical Max 100/1, Course winner. Last of 18 in handicap at York (7f, good, 20/1) 53 days ago, reportedly bled. Likely best watched for now. Reportedly bled when eased and tailed off on York reappearance.
15:52 Thirsk Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow
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Vince Le Prince took advantage of a tumbling mark to score gamely over 7f at Leicester earlier this month, and he must enter calculations in a race of this nature. Preference is for ANIMATE. He wasn't unsupported in the market when bouncing back to form over 6f at Catterick last month and a 2lb rise may prove lenient given that plenty went wrong for him in the run. Abruzzo Mia and Challet are a couple of others to consider.
Preference is for ON A SESSION, who has been cut some slack by the handicapper and should have conditions to suit. Vince Le Prince and Animate head the list of dangers.
A losing streak of 16 hardly makes ON A SESSION a strong selection but he's generally plied his trade in higher grades than this.
(7) Roberto Caro 11/2, Lightly-raced winner. Fourth of 5 in handicap at Carlisle (7.8f, good to soft, 10/3) 47 days ago, weakening final 1f. Drops back markedly in trip now starting out for new yard and interesting if the market speaks in his favour with Tom Marquand aboard. Well beaten last time but promise previously and this 3yo could be suited by sprinting.
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2nd (10) (14/1 -75%) Impressor
14
14/1(-75%)
(10) Impressor 14/1, Bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap (3/1) at Hamilton (5f, good) 4 days ago. Others more persuasive. Only fourth on Saturday but runner-up at Ripon two starts ago and he's not ruled out.
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3rd (2) (17/2 -42%) Fortamour
8.5
17/2(-42%)
(2) Fortamour 17/2, Resumed winning ways at Ripon (6f, heavy) in April and posted creditable in-the-frame efforts both starts since, third of 9 in handicap back at that venue 6 weeks ago, despite being off the bridle some way out. Claims of being in the mix again. In fine form at favourite course Ripon on last few starts; runs at Thirsk for first time.
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4th (9) (40/1 -515%) Lord Abama
40
40/1(-515%)
(9) Lord Abama 40/1, Landed back-to-back C&D handicaps with blinkers enlisted prior to finishing a good fourth of 9 in handicap at Ayr (6f) 25 days ago. Possibilities again in this groove. Two C&D wins in these blinkers this season and can make another bold bid.
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5th (4) (7/1 +18%) Cold Stare
7
7/1(+18%)
(4) Cold Stare 7/1, Latest win over C&D in April and returned to that sort of form when runner-up at Hamilton (6f, soft) in May. Exploits mixed in couple of starts subsequently but better showing not ruled out. Up and down this season, and below par last Saturday, but won over C&D (soft) in April.
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6th (11) (66/1 -230%) Havana Pursuit
66
66/1(-230%)
(11) Havana Pursuit 66/1, Dual winner as a 3-y-o and stepped up on his comeback run when fifth of 9 in handicap (18/1) at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Return to forecast easier ground in his favour here and he's operating from last winning mark. Fair fifth last time; a bigger run could be forthcoming now back on a slow surface.
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7th (3) (50/1 -400%) Roach Power
50
50/1(-400%)
(3) Roach Power 50/1, Ended 2023 on the up with victories here (7f) and Haydock but has yet to scale same heights in handful of starts since the spring, well held fourteenth of 20 in handicap at York (6f, soft) 32 days ago. Has fallen to last winning mark at least. Won final two runs last season but has struggled on his four runs this year.
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8th (12) (11/1 -47%) Music Society
11
11/1(-47%)
(12) Music Society 11/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2022. Fourth of 6 in handicap (3/1) at Carlisle (5.8f, good) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Not taken lightly. 9yo who is on a long losing sequence but he's on a dangerous mark.
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9th (1) (66/1 -560%) It Just Takes Time
66
66/1(-560%)
(1) It Just Takes Time 66/1, Won twice off higher marks last term (including over C&D) and positive start to present campaign when second in a big-field Doncaster handicap (6f, soft) in April. However, he's been well below his best in handicaps at Newcastle/York since. Needs to get back on track. Disappointing the last twice but he's won on his last two visits to Thirsk.
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10th (5) (100/1 -525%) William Dewhirst
100
100/1(-525%)
(5) William Dewhirst 100/1, C&D winner who went backwards from his reappearance when last of 9 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good) in April. Given a break ahead of this and better showing anticipated with a hood now fitted. Only ninth on both runs this season but the return to slow ground looks a positive.
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11th (6) (100/1 -300%) Bicep
100
100/1(-300%)
(6) Bicep 100/1, Form is rather up and down but can have a line put through each of his last 2 starts, unsuited by the way the race developed when seventh of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, good, 66/1) 24 days ago. Each of his 4 victories for this yard have come at around 7f, however. Went close on AW on reappearance but has failed to shine on his three runs since.
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12th (8) (100/1 -1718%) Dazy Mazy
100
100/1(-1718%)
(8) Dazy Mazy 100/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. 9/4, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 46 days ago, staying on to lead last ½f and driven out. Should be in the shake up again nudged up 2 lb. Two wins from her last three starts and this unexposed filly could continue to improve.
16:22 Thirsk Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow
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DAZY MAZY arrives here having won two of her last three starts, finishing a neck second on the other occasion, and a 2lb rise for the most recent of those victories may not be enough to stop the in-form filly. That said, Lord Abama has also been in good form of late and should not be discounted, while Fortamour and Music Society complete the shortlist.
A competitive sprint contest with the vote in favour of DAZY MAZY. John Mackie's filly has found some progress since returning to turf in recent months, doubling her tally in determined style at Doncaster 46 days ago. She looks a likely player again up 2 lb. Fortamour, who has been in good form at Ripon, and the potentially well-treated Roach Power are others to consider, along with Lord Abama.
The thriving filly DAZY MAZY (nap) is taken to make it three wins from her last four starts. Lord Abama also arrives in rude health.
(3) Yazaman 11/4, Temperamental sort but thriving since fitted with blinkers and completed hat-trick in convincing fashion under today's rider at Wetherby (5.5f) 44 days ago. Handicapper applies further pressure but he has to be of interest again in present groove. Has won in these blinkers on his last three runs and this thriving 6yo has leading claims.
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2nd (4) (5/1 +38%) Havagomecca
5
5/1(+38%)
(4) Havagomecca 5/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 16/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good) 16 days ago, using up energy early from a wide draw. Has fallen a long way in the weights but each of her last 2 victories have come at Musselburgh. Cheekpieces back on. Returned to form with good second at Musselburgh then had a wide draw at Pontefract.
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3rd (5) (14/1 -180%) Saaheq
14
14/1(-180%)
(5) Saaheq 14/1, Veteran. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 10/1, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Ayr (5f, good to firm) 10 days ago, better placed than most and staying on. Each-way possibilities. 10yo; without a win on turf since June 2021 but is in fair form and might not be far away.
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4th (7) (40/1 -100%) Grandad Bob
40
40/1(-100%)
(7) Grandad Bob 40/1, Last of 6 in handicap (28/1) at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) 73 days ago, slowly away. Tongue tie goes on following wind surgery but he's got a good deal to prove on balance. Hopes are pinned on the wind op prompting a return to form, but that's possible.
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5th (2) (100/1 -1567%) Mereside Angel
100
100/1(-1567%)
(2) Mereside Angel 100/1, Dual 5f winner who comes here on a losing run but shaped well when third at Catterick (5f) on penultimate start in June. Raced freely and not in same form at Pontefract 16 days ago but he's one to bear in mind from his reduced mark. Tongue strap on 1st time. Down the field last time but in pretty good form previously and could have a part to play.
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6th (8) (100/1 -400%) Mr Stanley
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(8) Mr Stanley 100/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. 40/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good) 16 days ago, merely closing up late. Others more persuasive. Fair sixth on stable debut in January but form has gone wrong way since and he's now 0-18.
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7th (6) (100/1 -1150%) Equity's Darling
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(6) Equity's Darling 100/1, Course winner who stepped up on her belated reappearance effort when fifth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 80/1) 23 days ago. Mark has fallen further and she's not one to write off for good stable. Encouraging run over C&D latest on second start back from long absence; may build on it.
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8th (1) (33/1 -408%) J R Cavagin
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(1) J R Cavagin 33/1, Best effort of present campaign when third at Nottingham (5f) in June but shaped as if amiss when last of 9 at Doncaster (6f) 19 days ago. Type to bounce back returned to the minimum trip. Reared at the start when tailed off last time; good third at Nottingham prior to that.
16:55 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
It is very hard to oppose YAZAMAN, who has racked up a hat-trick in recent months and further 5lb rise may still vastly underestimate the six-year-old. Saaheq has not been disgraced on his last couple of starts and the veteran should not be discounted in this company. The unexposed Equity's Darling edges out Havagomecca and Mereside Angel to be best of the rest.
YAZAMAN has been revitalised by the refitting of blinkers, completing the hat-trick with a bit to spare at Wetherby (5.5f) early last month. He looks a serious player once more and can get the 4-timer up. Mereside Angel is another to bear in mind from his reduced mark. The selection's stablemate J R Cavagin can also bounce back returned to the minimum trip.
The Paul Midgley-trained YAZAMAN has been in fine form since the blinkers went back on and he can make it four wins in a row.
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