There were 249 Races on across 31 meetings. There was 8 races at Chantilly first race 12:55, 12 races at Chukyo first race 01:50, 1 races at Club Hipico first race 01:00, 7 races at Corowa first race 04:55, 3 races at Emerald Downs first race 01:21, 8 races at Finger Lakes first race 18:00, 8 races at Fort Erie first race 20:00, 6 races at Gavea first race 22:00, 8 races at Hamilton (Aus) first race 04:30 Hamilton, 1 races at Hastings Racecourse first race 01:15, 9 races at Horseshoe Indianapolis first race 19:10, 7 races at Hyderabad first race 08:50, 8 races at Kempton first race 16:55, 12 races at Kochi first race 06:55, 8 races at Laval first race 15:32, 6 races at Laytown first race 16:35, 7 races at Louisiana Downs first race 22:05, 7 races at Marseille-borely first race 11:23 Marseille B', 12 races at Mizusawa first race 03:50, 8 races at Mountaineer first race 01:15, 12 races at Nakayama first race 02:05, 10 races at Palermo first race 19:00, 9 races at Philadelphia first race 17:40, 8 races at Presque Isle Downs first race 20:00, 11 races at Saga first race 07:20, 7 races at Tamworth first race 04:35, 8 races at Thirsk first race 13:45, 8 races at Thistledown first race 17:50, 15 races at Valparaiso first race 17:45, 8 races at Windsor first race 13:35, 7 races at Worcester first race 13:55, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.
Race 1: 13:45 Thirsk Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Saves Lives Apprentice Handicap (0-52) (6) 3yo+ GB 1m 4f 8y
(11)  Lady's Charm | | |  | | | 4 | Ethan Tindall | Brian Rothwell | Five-race maiden; has shown only modest form and is hard to fancy. |
(12)  The White Elephant | | | | | | 4 | Amie Waugh | Simon Waugh | Best form was when third over 6f at Southwell in March; modest efforts at up to 1m since, and far from certain to be suited by this marked step up in trip (pulled hard over 1m last time). |
(13)  Daring Leader | | | | | | 3 | Sam Feilden | Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero | Third at Beverley in June (1m2f, good to firm); hasn't run as well since, although fair 5l sixth in an apprentice race for today's rider at Beverley last time (1m2f, good; cheekpieces first time); headgear retained; first run at 1m4f |
4th (9)  Going To The Moon | | | | | | 4 | Oisin McSweeney | David Thompson | 13-race maiden; on a good mark and best run for a while when around 5l seventh of 12 at Carlisle last time (1m3f, good); each-way chance. |
(5)  Foursome | | | | | | 5 | Shay Farmer | Olly Williams | Only win in 33 races was a 1m2f handicap at Nottingham last October (heavy); a few fair runs this term but over 5l behind Jamih at Catterick last time (1m4f, good to firm). |
(8)  Visitant | | | | | | 11 | Alex Jary | David Thompson | Last win was at Redcar in August 2023 (1m6f, good); some fair runs since, notably when runner-up to a progressive sort at Ayr two runs back (1m2f, good to soft); each-way chance. |
(3)  Total Lockdown | | | | | | 5 | Christian Howarth | Alice Haynes | Ex-Martin Dunne, winning for him at Yarmouth in May (11.5f, good); missed the break and pulled too hard on stable debut at Windsor last time (11.4f, good to firm; first run after a break); should be better for that run |
(10)  Tiberio Force | | | | | | 5 | Ben Sanderson | Simon Whitaker | Only win was at Nottingham in August 2022 (1m2f, good to firm; first time cheekpieces); has had plenty of chances since, but on a good mark now and creditable efforts last twice; perhaps better at shorter. |
(1)  Jamih | | | | | | 9 | Aiden Brookes | Tina Jackson | Not at his best last time (slipped leaving the stalls); in good form before that, winning at Catterick (1m4f, good to firm) and over C&D (good); a possible in a weak event. |
(15)  Teatime | | | | | | 3 | Jonny Peate | Jane Chapple-Hyam | Unexposed filly; best run so far when just over 3l fifth of seven at Yarmouth on handicap debut two runs ago (11.5f, good to firm); didn't look easy in first-time cheekpieces last time (retained) but worth another chance. |
2nd (16)  Sassy Glory | | | | | | 3 | Rhys Elliott | Mark Walford | Has shown improved form with cheekpieces on last two runs, notably when fifth in classified at Ripon last month (1m2f, good; cheekpieces on); didn't get best of runs upped to 1m4f on AW latest; a possible |
(4)  Three Platoon | | | | | | 6 | Archie Young | Rebecca Menzies | Yet to win on turf, although a few fair runs at 1m2f/1m4f this season (best form with today's combination of a tongue-tie and blinkers); below par when up to 1m6f on AW last time; others look stronger. |
3rd (6)  Can Can Girl | | | | | | 6 | William Pyle | Craig Lidster | Suited by give in the ground; won off this mark at Doncaster in July (1m6f, good to soft); not fared as well since; bit to prove. |
(14)  Highland Lil | | | | | | 3 | Mark Winn | David O'Meara | Modest efforts so far; has joined David O'Meara since latest seventh at Bath (1m3f, good); has been tried in headgear but runs without this time; interesting on stable debut. |
1st (2)  Susiesparkle | | | | | | 4 | Mohammed Tabti | Iain Jardine | Ex-Irish; 11-race maiden, best recent run when second in a Sligo handicap in August (1m5f, yielding to soft); quite interesting on stable debut. |
(7)  Peripeteia | | | | | | 6 | Brandon Wilkie | Philip Kirby | Dead heated at Musselburgh off 2lb higher in July (1m4f, good); some fair runs since, including last time when fourth at Catterick (1m6f, good); a possible. |
Most of these are tricky to win with and it could pay to take a chance on the unexposed TEATIME, who shaped well in what looked a fair race at Yarmouth on her handicap debut. Highland Lil is quite interesting on her stable debut.[Colin Russell]
Race 2: 14:15 Thirsk Up To £25 Back With Bresbet Nursery Handicap (Div I) (0-65) (6) 2yo GB 6f
(11)  Twilight Poppy | | | | | | 2 | Joanna Mason | Kevin Frost | Modest efforts in three races over 5f/6f at Nottingham before finishing 4l fourth of sixth at Wolverhampton on nursery debut (5f); more needed. |
(6)  Innocent Smile | | | | | | 2 | Faye McManoman | Nigel Tinkler | Modest form so far including when 6l last of six when stepped up to 6f on nursery debut at Doncaster last time (good to firm) although that form has worked out quite well; more needed. |
(1)  Death Or Glory | | | | | | 2 | Jack Garritty | Richard Fahey | Shaped well when second at Hamilton on debut (5f, soft) but hasn't progressed and was well beaten on nursery debut at York last time (6f, good to soft); this is easier but has a bit to prove. |
3rd (9)  Perfidia | | | | | | 2 | David Allan | Tim Easterby | Best run when third in a Nottingham maiden in June (6f, good to firm); has not improved since gong handicapping (well beaten after being hampered in 7f event last time); cheekpieces now tried. |
(3)  Dark Thunderstorm | | | | | | 2 | Rowan Scott | Alice Haynes | Poor run on testing ground at Ffos Las last time having run well when placed in nurseries at Hamilton and Ripon before that (both 6f on good); could bounce back in first-time cheekpieces. |
2nd (2)  Fallen Soldier | | | | | | 2 | Jason Hart | John & Sean Quinn | Best run to date when tried over 6f on handicap debut, finishing close fourth at Southwell after meeting trouble in running; a contender. |
(5)  Pancake | | | | | | 2 | Connor Beasley | Michael Dods | Best run so far when fourth in a course maiden last month (5f, good); fared less well last time, but interesting up in trip on handicap debut. |
(7)  River Blackwater | | | | | | 2 | Mark Winn | David O'Meara | Showed improved form on AW debut (second handicap start, first run at 6f) when a 25-1 winner of a Southwell nursery last time; up 5lb; chance if reproducing that form if as good back on grass. |
(10)  Wondrous Ways | | | | | | 2 | Cam Hardie | Ollie Pears | Has done well in nurseries, winning over 5f at Catterick first time (soft) and finishing a nose joint-second when stepped up to 6f on same track last time (good to firm); interesting. |
4th (8)  Royal Accord | | | | | | 2 | Silvestre De Sousa | Alice Haynes | Fair form in novice/maiden company over 5f; close fourth when stepped up to 6f for nursery debut at Lingfield last time (soft); tongue-tie tried; a possible. |
1st (4)  Magic Love | | | | | | 2 | Callum Rodriguez | Harry Charlton | Poor run on AW last time having shaped with a degree of promise in maiden/novice company at Newbury (wore a hood on second occasion); interesting on nursery debut. |
Although Fallen Soldier is worth considering, having shown improved form on his handicap debut when upped in trip, the choice is MAGIC LOVE (nap) who has shown promise in a couple of fair races at Newbury and starts his life in handicaps at a fairly lowly level.[Colin Russell]
Race 3: 14:50 Thirsk Up To £25 Back With Bresbet Nursery Handicap (Div II) (0-65) (6) 2yo GB 6f
| (9) Ballsgrove Boy | | | | | | 2 | Silvestre De Sousa | Alice Haynes | Has been disappointing since going handicapping, finishing well beaten at Kempton (6f) and Musselburgh (5f, good; cheekpieces tried); headgear retained and back up in trip but best watched for now. |
(2)  Summer Of Light | | | | | | 2 | Dylan Hogan | Michael Wigham | Has shown a degree of promise in maiden/novice company over 5f and worth a market check on handicap debut on first try at 6f. |
4th (10)  Uncle Sam | | | | | | 2 | Tom Eaves | Kevin Ryan | Disappointing, including in two nurseries, since finishing third in a Carlisle maiden in June (6f, soft); others appeal more. |
(6)  Bungle Reigns | | | | | | 2 | Dougie Costello | Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood | Has shown a little promise in varied company at up to 6f, best effort when nearly 5l sixth of nine in a Beverley maiden last time (5f, good to firm); improvement likely back up to 6f on handicap debut. |
(3)  Spring Corn | | | | | | 2 | David Allan | Tim Easterby | Good third after missing the break on Ripon debut (5f, soft); well beaten since, including when upped to 6f on first run since being gelded; a possible on handicap debut. |
3rd (5)  Son Of Astar | | | | | | 2 | Clifford Lee | Tony Carroll | Fair form in maiden/novice company; creditable runs in two nurseries over 5f; now tries 6f for the second time (below par after hanging left in only previous run at the trip). |
(8)  Misdreavous | | | | | | 2 | Cam Hardie | Ollie Pears | Shaped well on a couple of occasions in maiden company (5.5f/5f); beaten over 5l when sixth of eight at Musselburgh on nursery debut (5f, good); may do better up in trip. |
(4)  Isla Bella | | | | | | 2 | Sean Kirrane | Lawrence Mullaney | Won a Brighton maiden (6f, good; tongue-tie on for first time) and was fourth in a Carlisle nursery (7f, good) for George Boughey; sold for 11,000gns in July ; a possible on stable debut. |
1st (1)  Moostar | | | | | | 2 | Jason Watson | Darryll Holland | Strong puller whose best run so far was when third in a 5f Yarmouth novice last time (good to soft); interesting but will need to settle better back up in trip. |
2nd (7)  Rose Of New Jersey | | | | | | 2 | Connor Beasley | Gemma Tutty | Fair form in maidens but she hasn't improved since going handicapping, last time finishing just over 2l fifth at Catterick (6f, good to firm); more needed. |
A chance is taken on nursery debutant BUNGLE REIGNS who ran his best race when sixth in maiden last time. Spring Corn could go well on his handicap debut and if she settles better Moostar would also have a chance.[Colin Russell]
Race 4: 15:20 Thirsk British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (Sire And Dam Restricted Race) (GBB Race) GB 7f
(7)  Pretty Spirited | | | | | | 2 | Tom Eaves | Kevin Frost | Home-bred filly; tailed off last of four on her debut over 1m here last month; others much stronger. |
(4)  Some Boy Me | | | | | | 2 | David Allan | Tim Easterby | Gelding by Al Kazeem; 14,000gns yearling; half-brother to two winners; stiff task on debut. |
(1)  Carlton Freddie | | | | | | 2 | Billy Garritty | Michael & David Easterby | £16,500 yearling by Golden Horn; dam stayed well; has been gelded; stiff task on debut and likely to need further. |
1st (6)  Watching Stars | | | | | | 2 | Dougie Costello | Charlie Appleby | Improved on his debut run when fourth in a Goodwood maiden two weeks ago (1m, good); probably needs to progress further. |
(8)  Regal Agenda | | | | | | 2 | Clifford Lee | K R Burke | Home-bred by Pinatubo out of a Group 2 Lancashire Oaks winner; closely related to smart 1m-1m2f winner and half-sister to a smart 1m4f/1m5f winner; very interesting newcomer. |
4th (2)  Chemical | | | | | | 2 | Jason Watson | Andrew Balding | Has shown a similar level of form when third in two decent 7f novice events at Kempton; first run on turf; each-way chance. |
2nd (5)  Valiant Knight | | | | | | 2 | Daniel Tudhope | Ralph Beckett | Creditable efforts when fifth in a 7f Sandown novice (good to firm) and fourth in Newmarket novice (7f, good); needs to improve to win this. |
3rd (3)  Local Lad | | | | | | 2 | J M Sheridan | Gerard O'Leary | Irish raider by Sea The Moon; very promising debut when fourth in a Group 3 at the Curragh in May (6f, good; 100-1) despite running green; gelded since; step up to 7f should suit (half-brother to four winners at 7f+); looks the one to beat. |
A valuable novice can go to the Irish raider LOCAL LAD, who looked a useful prospect when finishing fourth in a Curragh Group 3 on his debut in May. Chemical, who has been placed in two Kempton novices, and the well-bred newcomer Regal Agenda are others to consider.[Colin Russell]
Race 5: 15:50 Thirsk Join RacingTV Today Selling Handicap (0-55) (6) 3-6yo GB 6f
11th (9)  The Princes Poet | | | | | | 6 | Billy Garritty | Ian McInnes | Fair third in first-time blinkers on Newcastle AW in February (6f) but mostly below that level of form since then (mainly without blinkers); others look stronger. |
(10)  Imperiousity | | | | | | 4 | Joe Bradnam | Shaun Harris | Refused to race in last three races last season; hasn't repeated that since, but hasn't shown any worthwhile form this year either (twice slowly away after blindfold taken off late); others stronger. |
10th (12)  Irish Dancer | | | | | | 4 | Zak Wheatley | Declan Carroll | 12-race maiden; creditable 1.5l fifth of 11 on AW debut at Southwell last time (5f) but mainly disappointing on turf prior to that; well beaten all previous tries at 6f. |
| 9th (14) Chat Up Line | | | | | | 3 | David Allan | Tim Easterby | Only win in 20 races was at Nottingham in July 2023 (6f, soft); very well handicapped on that form but mainly disappointing this season and hard to fancy. |
7th (5)  Tantalus | | | | | | 4 | Paul Mulrennan | Ben Haslam | C&D winner off 2lb lower in July (good to soft) but lesser run on good to firm last time; could go well back from a break. |
6th (2)  Whiskey Priest | | | | | | 4 | Daniel Tudhope | Declan Carroll | Won two 5f handicaps last season; not been at his best this year following wind surgery but better effort last time when 3l sixth on Southwell AW (5f); not sure to be suited by return to 6f. |
3rd (4)  Shark Two One | | | | | | 6 | Ben Sanderson | Jessica Macey | Won twice over 7f on good to soft/soft last autumn; not won again but has run some fair races this term; now 2lb lower than last winning mark. |
5th (8)  Calafrio | | | | | | 3 | Brandon Wilkie | Philip Kirby | Not at his best at Goodwood last time but had been in decent form prior to that, winning over C&D off 5lb lower in August (good to firm); a possible. |
(11)  Tees Douge | | | | | | 3 | Duran Fentiman | Adrian Nicholls | 18-race maiden; placed on five occasions, notably when second at Redcar last time (6f, good to firm); up 2lb; each-way chance. |
(7)  Hombre | | | | | | 4 | Silvestre De Sousa | Joseph Parr | Two wins this term, the first over C&D (soft) in April and the latest on Chelmsford AW last month; still on a fair mark; chance. |
2nd (13)  Evoluir | | | | | | 3 | Connor Beasley | Roger Fell & Sean Murray | Nine-race maiden; best run for a while when 1l fourth on Newcastle AW on Friday and has an each-way chance if repeating that form. |
1st (6)  King Of The Jungle | | | | | | 4 | Joanna Mason | Michael & David Easterby | All three wins over 5f, latest at Catterick in April (heavy); not been in quite such good form since although beaten just 3l when fourth on Newcastle AW last week (5f; back from break, not best of runs); return to 6f not sure to suit. |
| 4th (3) The Gay Blade | | | | | | 5 | Andrew Mullen | Iain Jardine | Followed July's Hamilton dead-heat (6f, good) by finishing a 2l third to Agnes Grey (6f, soft; winner now 5lb worse off) at Carlisle last week; chance. |
8th (1)  Agnes Grey | | | | | | 4 | Jason Hart | John & Sean Quinn | Off the mark in first-time blinkers when beating an in-form rival at Carlisle last week (6f, soft; The Gay Blade third); has a 5lb penalty but should go well again. |
Blinkers worked the oracle for AGNES GREY who won a decent sprint at Carlisle last week and should give another good account under a penalty. The Gay Blade, who was third to her that day, and Chelmsford winner Hombre are two others in good form.[Colin Russell]
Race 6: 16:20 Thirsk Patrick Hibbert-Foy Memorial Handicap (0-70) (5) 3yo GB 7f
(9)  Hey Crackers | | | | | | 3 | Faye McManoman | Suzzanne France | Ex-Tom Clover; modest form in two maidens and a novice (two on AW); sold £2,000 in July; best watched on stable/handicap debut after a break. |
(3)  Fletchers Dream | | | | | | 3 | Tom Eaves | Alan Brown | Fair fourth in a moderately run handicap at Doncaster two runs back (1m, good to firm; no headgear); well beaten with cheekpieces back on at Newcastle (7f) since; now has a bit to prove. |
1st (6)  Count Palatine | | | | | | 3 | Connor Beasley | Michael Dods | Ex-Brian Meehan; mainly below par this term, best run when third of five at Musselburgh in June (1m1f, good to firm); well handicapped now but others preferred. |
2nd (8)  Kode Secret | | | | | | 3 | David Allan | Tim Easterby | Two wins from the front over this trip at Carlisle (soft) and Redcar (good to firm) in May/June; bit disappointing since including with cheekpieces last time; headgear on again; interesting after a break. |
3rd (7)  Purefoy | | | | | | 3 | Jason Watson | Andrew Balding | Lingfield AW winner off a 10lb higher mark in April (7f); disappointing since, including on the AW and in cheekpieces on last three starts; headgear retained; plenty to prove. |
4th (5)  Profit Street | | | | | | 3 | Rowan Scott | Nigel Tinkler | Best form on the AW, both wins at Newcastle, the latest off 4lb lower last month, but he didn't run as well back on turf last month. |
(1)  Woodleigh | | | | | | 3 | Zak Wheatley | Declan Carroll | Easy winner off a 7lb lower mark at Ripon in May (6f, soft); fair run back up to 7f next time and could go well despite high mark. |
(10)  Amayretto | | | | | | 3 | Duran Fentiman | Tim Easterby | Won over 1m at Redcar in 2023 (good to firm); showed best form since when second over 7f on Southwell AW last time; interesting off same mark. |
(4)  Mereside Madness | | | | | | 3 | Callum Rodriguez | David & Nicola Barron | Both wins over 7f on Newcastle AW in 2023; two fair runs this term, at Ayr (7f, good to firm) and Chelmsford (7f, AW; blinkers on for first time); headgear retained; interesting. |
(2)  Midnight's Dream | | | | | | 3 | Silvestre De Sousa | Roger Varian | Showed improved form when third after meeting trouble in a Salisbury maiden last time (6f, soft; kept on well after racing freely); lacks a recent run but should be suited by the return to 7f providing he settles better; unexposed and on a decent mark for handicap debut; contender |
After his good third in a Salisbury maiden on his latest start Midnight's Dream is likely to be a warm order on his handicap debut, but this extra furlong may not be ideal and he is taken on with KODE SECRET, who has been below par on his last couple of starts but can bounce back after a short break. Mereside Madness is another with a chance.[Colin Russell]
Race 7: 16:50 Thirsk Bresbet Using New Industry Limits Fillies' Handicap (0-68) (5) 3yo+ GB 7f 218y
3rd (7)  Treasure Storm | | | | | | 3 | Aiden Brookes | Philip Kirby | Won four-runner maiden for Dominic Ffrench Davies last season (5f, soft); hasn't progressed and was well beaten over C&D on stable debut last time (good; 80-1); plenty to prove. |
| 7th (8) Pending Appeal | | | | | | 4 | Tom Eaves | Kevin Frost | Ex-Charles Hills; well beaten for present yard and is hard to fancy. |
5th (4)  Straya | | | | | | 3 | Jason Hart | Katie Scott | Ex-Irish; nine-race maiden; yet to hit form for new yard, last time finishing well beaten at Carlisle (1m1f, soft); better ground and shorter trip could suit; bit to prove. |
6th (6)  Ribble Radiant | | | | | | 3 | David Allan | Tim Easterby | Won Beverley maiden on debut last season (7.5f, good to firm); mainly disappointing since and needs to raise her game to feature. |
8th (2)  Fibonacci Sequence | | | | | | 3 | Callum Rodriguez | George Scott | Both runs on the AW, winning four-runner fillies' novice at Chelmsford last time (1m); half-sister to a turf winner and out of a turf winner, so switch in surface shouldn't be a problem; contender on handicap debut. |
4th (5)  Hostelry | | | | | | 7 | James Sullivan | Ruth Carr | Easy C&D winner off 3lb higher on testing ground on reappearance in April; some fair placed efforts since, but below par last time; stable going well but a bit to prove at present. |
2nd (1)  Lokana | | | | | | 3 | Daniel Tudhope | David O'Meara | Has been a bit disappointing since winning a maiden over 7f here in May (good to soft); however, has dropped down the ratings and fair third of eight at Ripon last time (1m, good to firm); chance in a weakish race. |
1st (3)  Style Of Life | | | | | | 4 | Joe Fanning | Harriet Bethell | Two AW wins at about 1m for Jamie Osborne last season; fair second, behind one who went on to complete a hat-trick, at Ripon two runs back (1m, good) but not so good back on the AW latest; could bounce back. |
Although Fibonacci Sequence is completely unexposed it is hard to gauge what she has achieved and LOKANA, who won a maiden here in May, looks a more solid contender. Style Of Life is another to consider.[Colin Russell]
Race 8: 17:20 Thirsk racingtv.com Handicap (0-68) (5) 4yo+ GB 7f
3rd (11)  San Isidro | | | | | | 6 | Ryan Sexton | Julie Camacho | Two fair AW runs following wind surgery last winter; mainly disappointing since, including on turf last twice; eyeshield now added. |
(7)  Phoenix Fire | | | | | | 4 | Rhys Elliott | Michael Dods | Without a win since Redcar novice success in November 2022 (7f, heavy); good second with cheekpieces tried at Ayr in April (7f, good) but mainly disappointing since (slightly better run last time). |
(1)  Naval Academy | | | | | | 4 | Dougie Costello | Mark Walford | In good form earlier this season, winning five-runner Haydock handicap in July (7f, good); two rather disappointing runs since (reportedly unsuited by fast ground last time); others are in better form. |
(3)  Blackjack | | | | | | 7 | Clifford Lee | Alan Brown | C&D winner in May 2022 (good) but other wins have all been on the AW, latest at Southwell last month; below par since. |
(10)  Manigordo | | | | | | 7 | Duran Fentiman | Adrian Nicholls | Won over 7.5f at Beverley in June 2023 on good to firm when with Tim Easterby; bit disappointing for new yard this term, but fair run last time and on a good mark now; a possible. |
| (9) Beltane | | | | | | 5 | Jason Hart | Mark Walford | Some fair runs for present yard this season, notably when runner-up at Catterick in July (7f, good to firm); creditable second on AW latest; each-way chance. |
(13)  Asmund | | | | | | 7 | Silvestre De Sousa | Declan Carroll | Won over 6f at Leicester in July, but hasn't run as well since (5l third of four over 7f last time); these conditions suit and not without a chance. |
(12)  Reputation | | | | | | 11 | James Sullivan | Ruth Carr | Veteran; AW winner last December and some fair form since, notably when fourth at Catterick two runs ago (7f, good to firm, Manigordo fifth) and when third at Chelmsford last time (7f); each-way chance. |
| (4) Emily Post | | | | | | 5 | Paul Mulrennan | Michael Dods | Won at Pontefract in August last year (6f, good) but hasn't been in such good form this season; back on last winning mark and stays 7f, but others look stronger. |
1st (8)  Sparkling Red | | | | | | 4 | Connor Beasley | Michael Dods | Has won on firm but seems suited by some give in the ground these days; sound run when about 3l fourth at Haydock last time on first run at this trip (good to soft); on a really good mark at present and one with a chance. |
4th (2)  Mister Sox | | | | | | 4 | David Allan | Tim Easterby | In fine form with cheekpieces on earlier in the season, winning 6f handicap at Catterick (soft) and finishing close second in three other races at up to 7.5f; back from a break; best with some give in the ground; chance. |
2nd (5)  Capital Guarantee | | | | | | 4 | Daniel Tudhope | David O'Meara | Won three on the trot over 7f last season, including one over C&D; rather disappointing this year and well beaten with visor tried over C&D last time; cheekpieces which he wore when trained in Ireland are back on this time. |
In a tricky race SPARKLING RED, who shaped well when upped to 7f at Haydock this month, is taken to beat Mister Sox, who is back from a break but was in good form when last seen out.[Colin Russell]
