Thirsk Races & Results with ratings from TomForm.
There were 446 Races on across 50 meetings. There was 7 races at Ascot first race 13:35, 9 races at Belmont first race 05:14, 1 races at Birdsville first race 06:59, 4 races at Canterbury Park first race 23:10, 9 races at Chantilly first race 12:40, 7 races at Chennai first race 09:15, 12 races at Chukyo first race 01:50, 3 races at Club Hipico first race 01:25, 13 races at Colonial Downs first race 01:14, 6 races at Dax first race 09:30, 11 races at Del Mar first race 01:00, 7 races at Delaware Park first race 17:30, 9 races at Doomben first race 02:58, 8 races at Durbanville first race 11:35, 14 races at Emerald Downs first race 03:00, 6 races at Gold Coast Poly first race 04:24 Gold Coast, 11 races at Gulfstream first race 17:55, 6 races at Hastings Racecourse first race 03:00, 8 races at Hawkesbury first race 03:45, 8 races at Haydock first race 13:15, 16 races at Hipo Chile first race 17:45, 11 races at Kanazawa first race 03:45, 7 races at Kempton first race 14:00, 12 races at Kentucky Downs first race 17:30, 12 races at Kochi first race 06:55, 10 races at Laurel Park first race 17:25, 8 races at Magdeburg (GER) first race 12:00 Magdeburg, 9 races at Maronas first race 19:00, 7 races at Mildura first race 03:56, 10 races at Monmouth Park first race 17:50, 10 races at Moonee Valley first race 03:10, 9 races at Morphettville first race 03:52, 12 races at Nakayama first race 02:05, 7 races at Navan first race 14:15, 6 races at Orange first race 04:11, 18 races at Palermo first race 16:00, 7 races at Pune first race 09:00, 10 races at Randwick first race 02:50, 9 races at Remington Park first race 01:28, 12 races at Saga first race 06:50, 11 races at Seoul first race 05:55, 6 races at Stratford first race 16:12, 11 races at Taif first race 13:00, 8 races at Thirsk first race 14:05, 7 races at Toowoomba first race 07:46, 8 races at Turffontein first race 11:20, 7 races at Vichy first race 17:45, 9 races at Vincennes first race 12:23, 8 races at Wolverhampton first race 16:50, 10 races at Woodbine first race 18:05, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4th (2)  Call Me Harswell |  | |  | | | 2 | Jason Hart | Roger Fell & Sean Murray | Well beaten sole nursery run over 6f and, although she may be suited by the return to this trip and the step back into handicaps, she'll have to improve to win. | ||
(5)  Captain Pickles | | | | | | 2 | Jason Watson | Stella Barclay | Well beaten at Haydock over 6f last time but best effort came over this trip at Chester and he now gets a hood; stable among the winners and he's one to keep an eye on stepping into nurseries. | ||
3rd (3)  Brazilian Belle | | | | | | 2 | Connor Beasley | Michael Dods | Soft-ground Catterick winner on second start but raced too freely in the Hilary Needler last time; however, this track could suit better and she's the type to do better in nurseries; interesting. | ||
(8)  Death Or Glory | | | | | | 2 | Oisin Orr | Richard Fahey | Ability at a modest level on first three starts but no show from high draw on nursery debut at York last time; down 3lb and back in trip but needs to raise game to win. | ||
(9)  Tees Aggregates | | | | | | 2 | Connor Murtagh | Adrian Nicholls | Stepped up on previous efforts to win over this trip on quick ground at Leicester in July but below that level at Ripon next time (though runner-up won earlier this week); place claims. | ||
(1)  Winchurch | | | | | | 2 | Alistair Rawlinson | Michael Appleby | Turf/AW winner whose chance was compromised by a tardy start at Beverley last time; this is slightly easier but he may need the leaders to go hard to win over this trip at this venue. | ||
2nd (7)  Go On Rosie | | | | | | 2 | Rowan Scott | Nigel Tinkler | Improved to win 5f nursery at Beverley last month and ran to a similar level over 6f four days later; up a further 3lb but difficult to rule out back in distance. | ||
(6)  Bella Love | | | | | | 2 | Shane Gray | Craig Lidster | Has run to a similar level of fair form all four starts and in front of a subsequent winner at Beverley last time; sure to give it her best shot on this nursery debut. | ||
1st (4)  Managing Director | | | | | | 2 | David Nolan | Bryan Smart | Not far behind Molecomb winner Big Mojo at Beverley on second start and, although he's not matched that form since, this is easier than the race he contested at York on nursery debut upped to 6f last time; claims back in trip. |
The choice in a tricky event is BRAZILIAN BELLE, who won at Catterick on her second start and ran well given she took a strong hold in the Hilary Needler on her latest start. Although off since, she's the type to make further progress and is taken to beat Managing Director and Go On Rosie on this nursery debut. [Richard Young]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4th (9)  Bebside | | | | | | 2 | Connor Murtagh | Tim Easterby | Respectable effort on nursery debut and should stay 1m but needs to raise game by some way back on a sound surface if he's to win this from double-figure draw. | ||
(4)  Spanish Blessings | | | | | | 2 | Harry Russell | Ollie Pears | Best effort came at Pontefract on turf debut and he may have been unsuited by soft ground last time; plenty of speed on dam's side so debatable whether this trip will suit for nursery debut. | ||
(12)  Fuel The Fire | | | | | | 2 | Cam Hardie | Ollie Pears | No more than a hint of ability over 7f so far and, although he should stay 1m, he will have to improve to win from this mark on nursery debut. | ||
(11)  Sanbona | | | | | | 2 | Connor Beasley | Michael Dods | Respectable effort on figures at Ayr on second start but well beaten here last time; goes beyond 6f for the first time (bred to stay 1m) but plenty to prove from this mark on nursery debut. | ||
(5)  Itsallaboutus | | | | | | 2 | Oisin McSweeney | Richard Fahey | Has one standout piece of form at Pontefract (6f) in July and 1m shouldn't be a problem on pedigree; cheekpieces fitted for return to turf but he needs to improve to win this. | ||
(6)  Coverbridge | | | | | | 2 | Shane Gray | Phillip Makin | Maiden AW winner in June but didn't improve for the step up in trip at Wolverhampton last time; gets cheekpieces but wide draw is offputting and trainer looks to have better prospects with Mayor Of Maghera. | ||
2nd (13)  Testimonial | | | | | | 2 | Duran Fentiman | Tim Easterby | Has shown ability at a moderate level over 7f and likely to stay 1m; blinkers on for nursery debut but needs a big step forward to win this. | ||
(8)  Law Degree | | | | | | 2 | Jack Garritty | Tim Easterby | Soft-ground 7f Beverley winner who didn't improve for the step up to 1m behind Mayor Of Maghera at Musselburgh last time; work to do to reverse placings, especially from draw. | ||
(7)  Big Bug | | | | | | 2 | Oisin Orr | Martin Dunne | Largely consistent sort who has run well both nursery starts on soft; up in trip with blinkers on and still to prove she's as good on quick ground. | ||
3rd (1)  Mayor Of Maghera | | | | | | 2 | Rowan Scott | Phillip Makin | Improved form upped to 1m on nursery debut when scoring in snug fashion at Musselburgh last week; 5lb higher but may well be capable of better and likely to run well. | ||
1st (3)  Cymbidium | | | | | | 2 | Jason Watson | David O'Meara | Promise at Beverley on debut but below that level both outings since; however, should appreciate this trip and is well drawn for nursery debut; no surprise to see her fare better. | ||
(2)  What's She At | | | | | | 2 | Andrew Mullen | Archie Watson | Stepped up on form of debut (AW) run to win at Redcar last time; unlikely to be troubled by this trip judged on pedigree and interesting on nursery debut. |
Mayor Of Maghera has decent prospects of following up his Musselburgh nursery success, despite the 5lb rise, but preference is for WHAT'S SHE AT. Archie Watson's filly stepped up on her debut effort when scoring with a bit in hand at Redcar last time and she'll likely stay this longer trip. Cymbidium looks best of the remainder. [Richard Young]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(12)  Double Parked | | | | | | 2 | Cam Hardie | Tim Easterby | Gelding by Bated Breath who cost 20,000gns as a yearling; dam half-sister to three useful sprinters; likely to improve for the experience. | ||
(16)  Miss Pocket Rocket | | | | | | 2 | Connor Murtagh | Fionn McSharry | Filly by Tasleet; 80-1 when sixth in a Hamilton maiden on debut last month (6f, soft); others look stronger. | ||
(9)  Teggy Lasso | | | | | | 2 | Rowan Scott | Craig Lidster | Colt by Invincible Spirit who was bought for £50,000 at the breeze-up in April; half-brother to two winners out of a mare who won over 1m4f on the AW in France; no easy task on debut. | ||
(11)  Causin A Commotion | | | | | | 2 | Oisin McSweeney | Kevin Ryan | Modest efforts so far but gelded after latest run so may do better. | ||
(14)  Whattimeshightide | | | | | | 2 | William Pyle | Craig Lidster | Colt by Bungle Inthejungle; fair fourth when a 33-1 shot for a Redcar novice last month (6f, good to firm); likely improver. | ||
(15)  Space Raider | | | | | | 2 | Ryan Sexton | Craig Lidster | Modest debut run when eighth of 12 in a 5f Beverley maiden in May (good to soft); gelded since; likely to fare better this time. | ||
(18)  Eye On The Prize | | | | | | 2 | Duran Fentiman | Tim Easterby | Filly by Expert Eye; half-sister to a 7f AW winner out of a Listed-placed 7f-1m winner; likely to need the experience. | ||
(17)  Novamay | | | | | | 2 | Connor Beasley | Michael Dods | Mayson filly; modest efforts in two Beverley maidens (5f, good to firm); looks more of a nursery sort. | ||
(7)  Night Emperor | | | | | | 2 | Aidan Keeley | Hugo Palmer | Colt by Havana Grey; improved on first run when fifth in a C&D maiden last time (good; behind Hundred Caps and Dan Tucker); more needed. | ||
(4)  Hundred Caps | | | | | | 2 | Shane Gray | Julie Camacho | Colt by Showcasing; significant improvement on debut run when third in a C&D maiden last month (good; Dan Tucker fourth); worth considering. | ||
3rd (13)  Prosperitas | | | | | | 2 | Harry Burns | T J Kent | No Nay Never colt; fair third on debut in a C&D novice in July (good to firm) but rather disappointing eighth when 13-8 favourite for Beverley maiden next time (5f, good to firm); may do better back at 6f. | ||
(10)  Beerwah | | | | | | 2 | Jason Hart | John & Sean Quinn | Promising, running-on third in a 5f course maiden on debut last month (good; 22-1); didn't improve on that when sixth at Beverley 11 days later (5f, good to firm; hampered late on); 6f should suit (dam placed from 5f-1m); more needed. | ||
4th (5)  Mr Cool | | | | | | 2 | Andrew Mullen | Charlie Johnston | Progressive colt; has run his two best races on last two starts when runner-up in Newcastle nursery (6f) and in a C&D maiden (good); this looks tougher. | ||
| (8) Sir David | | | | | | 2 | Callum Rodriguez | Stella Barclay | Mehmas gelding; third in a Chester novice on debut (6f, good to soft); bettered that when third in Pontefract maiden last time (6f, good to firm; hung left, second an easy winner next time); should continue on the upgrade; contender. | ||
2nd (3)  Dan Tucker | | | | | | 2 | Jack Garritty | Jedd O'Keeffe | Colt by Dandy Man; promising debut run when nearly-5l fourth after a slightly troubled run in a C&D maiden (good; Hundred Caps third); sure to improve on that. | ||
(6)  Naana's Sparkle | | | | | | 2 | Kieran O'Neill | Alice Haynes | Colt by Twilight Son; promising 5l fourth of 12 in a 6f Salisbury novice on debut last month (good to firm; 28-1); improvement likely | ||
1st (2)  Huscal | | | | | | 2 | Jason Watson | Charles Hills | Stepped up on debut sixth in Goodwood maiden (6f, good to firm) when winning a Ripon maiden last time (6f, good); further progress likely. | ||
(1)  Mearall | | | | | | 2 | Oisin Orr | Richard Fahey | Quite useful form in two 6f races at Ripon, winning novice on debut (good; runner-up has won since) before finishing just over 5l third in a Listed race (good) last month; penalised; interesting contender. |
Several have a chance in this valuable novice contest, in particular the two Ripon winners, Mearall and Huscal. However, they both have to give weight away and a chance is taken on SIR DAVID, who was still green when a clear third in a decent maiden at Pontefract last time.[Colin Russell]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(6)  Tough Enough | | | | | | 4 | Cam Hardie | Antony Brittain | Won three times, all in a hood, for James Tate (6f-7f); disappointed at Haydock on his sole start this year (no hood), after which he was sold for 18,000gns and gelded; headgear again absent on stable debut and comes here with something to prove. | ||
(10)  Batal Zabeel | | | | | | 3 | Shane Gray | Kevin Ryan | Won a 6f handicap at Ripon in June (soft; cheekpieces first time); not so good twice since and it won't be easy trying to dominate in this field; blinkers return today. | ||
(1)  Dakota Gold | | | | | | 10 | Connor Beasley | Michael Dods | High-class sprinter in his pomp; in good order in May, second at the Dante meeting before a small-field 6f Redcar win (Class 4); not at best over 5f at Pontefract seven weeks ago and vulnerable off top weight once more. | ||
2nd (3)  Hiya Maite | | | | | | 6 | Kieran O'Neill | Roy Bowring | Speedy handicapper; impressed at Southwell in December and he added a 5f handicap at Doncaster to his tally in June; also ran well at Pontefract in July and when unplaced last time he had an excuse (rushed up to lead having bungled the start); placed in both C&D runs but 5f does look his best trip. | ||
(7)  Lir Speciale | | | | | | 5 | Jason Watson | Stuart Williams | Won four times for Roger Varian (6f turf and 7f AW); 0-5 for current yard, showing enough to think he retained most of his ability; others appeal more in this field all the same. | ||
3rd (9)  Midnight Affair | | | | | | 3 | Oisin McSweeney | Richard Fahey | Came to hand early as 2yo, including a win in the Hilary Needler at Beverley, but the handicapper has been on top this year; penultimate second at Nottingham was more encouraging and she was caught out by the return to 5f in a good race at York last month (first-time visor, retained; only the winner and second ran the final furlong quicker); can go well back up to 6f. | ||
4th (5)  Grant Wood | | | | | | 5 | David Nolan | Paul Midgley | Began the year with two AW wins and he's added 6f handicap wins at Haydock and Ripon this summer; well in command in the Great St Wilfrid consolation event three weeks ago but he hasn't been missed with a 7lb rise. | ||
(4)  Mythical Phoenix | | | | | | 4 | Ryan Sexton | Julie Camacho | Five seconds and a third in his six runs for his new stable this year, bumping into some well-treated rivals along the way; edging up the weights as a consequence though and more minor money perhaps his best hope. | ||
1st (8)  Kings Merchant | | | | | | 3 | Callum Rodriguez | Edward Bethell | Three sprint wins this year and he ran as well as he ever has when second of six, beaten a neck by a course specialist, at Ripon last month (6f, good); another good run on the cards. | ||
(2)  Mukaafah | | | | | | 3 | Oisin Orr | Kevin Philippart De Foy | Comfortably made all in first-time hood (retained since) on handicap debut at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in May; soundly beaten in 5f Royal Ascot handicap subsequently but gelded since and this is less competitive; retains significant potential. |
This is likely to be run at a strong pace and the free-going MUKAAFAH appeals as the type who has a bigger effort in him. Gelded since finishing down the field at Royal Ascot, his earlier Doncaster win was impressive and he can bounce back this afternoon. Mythical Phoenix, Grant Wood and Kings Merchant can all run well but the main danger may be posed by Midnight Affair, who couldn't cope with the sharp 5f at York but who can prove more potent back up in distance.[Paul Smith]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(6)  Princess Alex | | | | | | 3 | Shane Gray | K R Burke | Dual 7f winner in spring but hasn't bettered that form in three runs since and, although the return to this trip should suit, she may find one or two too good again. | ||
(3)  May Blossom | | | | | | 5 | Oisin McSweeney | Julie Camacho | Multiple 5f winner who notched first win over 6f at Pontefract last month (fifth won next time); up 6lb but enough in way she saw out that race coupled with pedigree to think she'll stay 7f. | ||
4th (2)  Tropical Island | | | | | | 3 | Oisin Orr | Richard Fahey | Capable sprinter who now gets a hood for the first time; is a half-sister to a 1m2f winner but has to prove she'll be as effective over this trip as over shorter. | ||
2nd (7)  Get Jiggy With It | | | | | | 3 | Connor Beasley | Charles Hills | Largely consistent sort who won at the 11th attempt at Redcar last time; well beaten only previous handicap run but likely to give a good account in this company. | ||
(4)  Mereside Diva | | | | | | 4 | Callum Rodriguez | David & Nicola Barron | Useful sort who goes on most ground and has a healthy strike-rate; won over C&D in June and this looks easier than her last two assignments; can't rule out. | ||
3rd (5)  Triumph Of Peace | | | | | | 3 | Jason Hart | William Haggas | Progressive sort who turned in best effort to beat a subsequent winner (sixth also won next time) at Salisbury last month; type to do better now handicapping and looks the one to beat. | ||
1st (1)  Rajindri | | | | | | 4 | Jason Watson | Tom Clover | Useful sort whose three wins have been over this trip on turf/AW; not far behind a subsequent winner at Doncaster last time and not without a chance from the same mark. |
Although this is her stiffest test yet, it's hard to get away from TRIUMPH OF PEACE (nap), a progressive sort who beat a subsequent winner at Salisbury last time. There's probably a fair bit more to come now she's handicapping and she's taken to beat Rajindri and Get Jiggy With It. [Richard Young]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd (4)  Reel Rosie | | | | | | 5 | Kieran O'Neill | Jennie Candlish | 4-16 on the Flat but not seen since finishing tailed off at Catterick last October (has won on heavy so hard to blame the ground); interesting to see which way he goes in the market on first run for new trainer. | ||
(6)  Furzig | | | | | | 9 | Oisin Orr | Richard Fahey | Broke losing run at Catterick in July; below that level next two starts but much better at Haydock yesterday and claims if turned out quickly. | ||
4th (5)  Didaar | | | | | | 3 | Paddy Bradley | Ismail Mohammed | Best of three starts came when one place in front of a subsequent winner over 1m2f at Doncaster in August; below that level last time and, although there's stamina on the dam's side, he has a bit to prove on this handicap debut. | ||
3rd (3)  Pol Roger | | | | | | 4 | Connor Beasley | Michael Dods | Consistent sort who extended run of creditable efforts at Ayr last month; worth a try over this trip and not without a chance if stamina holds out. | ||
(1)  Haptics | | | | | | 4 | David Nolan | David O'Meara | Won four of 17 Flat starts in France (also ran over hurdles) but below best on last two starts and probably best watched on first run for new trainer. | ||
1st (2)  La Pulga | | | | | | 5 | Jason Hart | Charlie Johnston | AW and multiple turf winner who can make the running and has been performing consistently well of late; should go well back on turf, especially if allowed to dominate. |
Pol Roger is a good yardstick but he's unproven over this trip and that tips things the way of LA PULGA, who is also a reliable sort and may get his own way in front back on grass. [Richard Young]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(12)  Kats Bob | | | | | | 6 | Andrew Mullen | Iain Jardine | Multiple winner who hasn't been at best on last four starts and was taken out (vet's certificate) at Hamilton earlier in the week; best watched. | ||
(10)  Patontheback | | | | | | 6 | Rowan Scott | Gemma Tutty | Both wins this year came over this trip on a sound surface but below best on two of last three starts; each-way claims from low draw if back to best, though. | ||
4th (5)  Animate | | | | | | 4 | Callum Rodriguez | Geoffrey Harker | Dual 7f AW winner for the Crisfords and notched first turf win for this trainer at Catterick in June; well beaten both starts since, though, and has plenty to prove. | ||
3rd (6)  How Impressive | | | | | | 5 | Aidan Keeley | Hugo Palmer | Turf and multiple AW winner but has struggled for consistency since last win in spring; below best at Yarmouth last time and, although visor back on, is best watched from double-figure draw. | ||
(9)  Danzan | | | | | | 9 | Cam Hardie | Tim Easterby | Not won for over a year but on a handy mark and last run at Ripon is probably best ignored (stumbled at the start); seems to like it here and each-way claims from low draw. | ||
(4)  Craven | | | | | | 4 | Oisin Orr | Richard Fahey | Inconsistent but returned to winning ways at York in July; long way below that level last time and, although back on a sound surface, may not be one for maximum faith. | ||
(11)  Yaaser | | | | | | 6 | Shane Gray | Jim Goldie | Slow-starter who won on turf and AW last year; below best so far this season and, although edging down in the weights, will have to show more before he's worth a bet. | ||
1st (2)  Cruyff Turn | | | | | | 7 | Duran Fentiman | Tim Easterby | Form uneven since last win at Redcar over a year ago and he was well beaten from wide draw at York last time; down in grade and 4lb lower but again not done many favours by the draw. | ||
(8)  Challet | | | | | | 7 | Connor Beasley | Michael Dods | Has had plenty of chances since last win and wasn't at best last time (raced too freely); however, on a handy mark and hood goes back on for first time in nearly three years; not the biggest surprise should he run well. | ||
| 2nd (3) Bell Shot | | | | | | 5 | Alistair Rawlinson | Michael Appleby | Running well this summer and posted a solid effort at Epsom last time; no surprise to see him go well again from slightly higher mark. | ||
(1)  Al Muqdad | | | | | | 4 | David Nolan | David O'Meara | In good form with four wins over this trip in 2024 and, although he stays 1m, a strongly run race over this trip looks to be his ideal requirement; should go well back in distance if things pan out favourably. | ||
(7)  Finbar's Lad | | | | | | 5 | Jason Hart | John & Sean Quinn | Dual fast-ground winner over 7f and 1m and running well this summer; solid third behind a next-time out winner at Haydock last time and another to consider. |
The reliable Al Muqdad should give a good account if he gets a good pace to chase but a chance is taken with CHALLET, who pulled too hard last time but is back on a fair mark and fitted with a hood for the first time in nearly three years. Finbar's Lad and Danzan are others to consider. [Richard Young]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(3)  Harry Magnus | | | | | | 4 | Cam Hardie | Antony Brittain | 19,000gns buy out of Charles Hills' yard last October; hadn't been in much form before that and was also below par on stable debut in April (AW); gelded since; best watched for now. | ||
(10)  Lord Rapscallion | | | | | | 8 | Rowan Scott | Stuart Williams | Eight-time winner, four on turf, latest over 7f at Newmarket in May 2023 (good); patchy form since (poor run last time following encouraging third at Newmarket the time before); well treated; others stronger. | ||
(11)  Oso Rapido | | | | | | 7 | Connor Beasley | Roger Fell & Sean Murray | Runner-up in this race off a 10lb higher mark last season; looked to be returning to form when short-head second at Pontefract last month (6f, good to firm) but has weakened quickly and finished last on his two subsequent starts; capable of going well. | ||
(9)  Capital Guarantee | | | | | | 4 | Alistair Rawlinson | David O'Meara | Won three on the trot (including over C&D) over this trip on good ground last season; mainly disappointing since; on a good mark and could bounce back with visor tried. | ||
3rd (7)  Vince Le Prince | | | | | | 4 | Duran Fentiman | Tim Easterby | Winner over 7f at Leicester (good) and Catterick (good to firm; one of two to race on best ground) this season; put up 7lb for second win so facing stiff task at present. | ||
(5)  Prairie Falcon | | | | | | 4 | Jason Hart | Michael Dods | On a decent mark now; better than bare form when close sixth to Musical Mystery at Doncaster last time (7f, good to firm; came out best of the hold-up horses in a tactical race); interesting. | ||
2nd (4)  Musical Mystery | | | | | | 5 | Oisin Orr | Ed Dunlop | Gained second career success when making all in a tactical race at Doncaster last time (7f, good to firm; Prairie Falcon creditable sixth); only 2lb higher; not out of it. | ||
1st (6)  Desert Falcon | | | | | | 4 | Ryan Sexton | Julie Camacho | Won two races for Sir Mark Prescott in June last year (6f/7f, good to firm); improved since wind surgery this term, finishing close up on last two starts (York and Haydock); on a good mark now and could go well. | ||
(8)  Al Marmar | | | | | | 5 | Joanna Mason | Gemma Tutty | Won twice over 1m on AW for Stuart Williams last year; bought for 16,000gns in May; taken time to find his form for new yard, best run when close third at Redcar last month (1m, good to firm); rather disappointing last time; needs to bounce back now dropped in trip. | ||
(1)  Scottish Summit | | | | | | 11 | Callum Rodriguez | Geoffrey Harker | Veteran whose last win was off 6lb higher over C&D in May last year; didn't get the best of runs when a good third at Ripon last time (1m, good); interesting. | ||
4th (2)  Racingbreaks Ryder | | | | | | 4 | Jason Watson | Charles Hills | Three of his four wins have been on soft ground but he was a good third on fast ground at Goodwood two runs ago (7f); not so good last time (AW) but well handicapped now (10lb lower than last win) so could go well. |
Although last year's runner-up Oso Rapido is respected and the veteran Scottish Summit is worth considering having met trouble when third at Ripon last time, the choice is PRAIRIE FALCON, who did better than the bare form suggests when a close sixth to Musical Mystery at Doncaster last time.[Colin Russell]