14:45 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (3/1 +40%) Clansman		3 3/1(+40%)																															(7) Clansman 3/1, Latest win at Ayr in October. Excellent second of 16 in handicap back from 5 months off at Chelmsford City (14f, 40/1) 11 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Dual soft-ground winner last year; sound reappearance run on the AW; worth considering.
2	10 2nd (10) (9/1 +10%) Ebony Maw		9 9/1(+10%)																															(10) Ebony Maw 9/1, Successful twice in staying handicaps last season, latterly at Catterick (15.9f, heavy) in October. Possibly needed first start for 4 months when fifth of 6 in handicap (20/1) at Newcastle (12.4f) 17 days ago and underfoot conditions will pose no fears here. Goes well on testing ground; 2lb higher than 2m Catterick win in October; chance.
3	2 3rd (2) (13/2 -30%) Dark Jedi		6.5 13/2(-30%)																															(2) Dark Jedi 13/2, Fairly useful gelding who was winless last term, failing to build on his encouraging second at Catterick when well beaten back at that venue in October. Mark has come down plenty but he's often needed his first run of the season to bring him on. Not won since 2022 (heavy); on a good mark now, but likely to be better for the run.
4	4 4th (4) (11/4 +63%) Enochdhu		2.75 11/4(+63%)																															(4) Enochdhu 11/4, Stepped up plenty on his comeback run last term when a comfortable winner at Windsor (11.5f, soft) in May and best effort thereafter when runner-up at Sandown (14f, heavy) in August. Exploits mixed thereafter but likely he'll sharpen up for last month's Kempton return fifth. Soft-ground winner last season; now 1lb lower; should improve on reappearance run.
5th	8 5th (8) (11/2 +15%) V Twelve		5.5 11/2(+15%)																															(8) V Twelve 11/2, A fair winner for Ed Walker in 2022 who posted just about his best effort yet for present yard when scoring over hurdles at Wetherby (2m, heavy) 3 weeks ago, jumping on 2 out and staying on well. Interesting if he can back that up returned to the Flat from career-low mark in this sphere. Won a h'cap hurdle on soft last time; Flat winner off 4lb higher in 2022; each-way chance.
6th	1 6th (1) (9/2 +18%) Real Terms		4.5 9/2(+18%)																															(1) Real Terms 9/2, Displayed a good attitude when resuming winning ways at Southwell (11.1f) in March and far from disgraced when fourth of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) 17 days ago. Drop back down in trip rates a plus and forecast conditions will hold no fears. Won off 2lb lower on AW in March; just as effective on soft turf; a possible.
7th	6 7th (6) (33/1 -65%) Natchez Trace		33 33/1(-65%)																															(6) Natchez Trace 33/1, Resumed winning ways from the front at Southwell (12f) last June and similar form when placed at Chester (12.3f) a month later. Largely disappointing since though, and he needs to leave last month's Doncaster reappearance in his wake here. Sole turf win was on good in July 2021; AW winner last season, but out of form recently.

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14:45 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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

CLANSMAN returned from a break with a highly encouraging second over 1m6f at Chelmsford last month, and dropping further back in distance could help Liam Bailey's charge regain the winning thread. A Gift Of Love had to settle for third at Southwell when last seen, but the daughter of Frankel might be well treated off a mark of 74 on her handicap debut. In contrast, Dark Jedi and Real Terms hold no secrets from the handicapper but are no back numbers.

There were definite signs of encouragement to glean from A GIFT OF LOVE's exploits in maiden/novice events late on last year and, very much the type to improve further as she gains experience, Charlie Fellowes' well-bred filly is expected to go well now handicapping equipped with a first-time hood. Enochdhu, with a reappearance run under his belt, is respected back on turf along with Clansman. Real Terms can also get in the mix.

Conditions should be ideal for last season's Windsor winner ENOCHDHU who is taken to beat mudlarks Ebony Maw and V Twelve.

14:45 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (7/2 -27%) Burj Malinka		3.5 7/2(-27%)																															(5) Burj Malinka 7/2, Latest win at Hamilton in September. 9/2, nearest at the finish when fourth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, soft) 16 days ago. Major claims back up in trip off an easing mark. Promise over 5f at Doncaster last time; return to 6f a plus; leading contender.
2	12 2nd (12) (8/1 +68%) Stormy Pearl		8 8/1(+68%)																															(12) Stormy Pearl 8/1, 66/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 32 days ago. Hard to warm to. On a handy mark and she should appreciate today's return to turf; better on the cards.
3	10 3rd (10) (12/1 -9%) Jack Of Clubs		12 12/1(-9%)																															(10) Jack Of Clubs 12/1, Ninth of 11 in handicap (20/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) when last seen. Off 165 days. Gone well here and one to note on return. Conditions should be fine but strike-rate is modest and he's returning from 165 days off.
4	8 4th (8) (7/1 +30%) The Gay Blade		7 7/1(+30%)																															(8) The Gay Blade 7/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in January. 14/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 18 days ago. Needs a wind op to spark improvement. Two AW wins this year; returns to turf with ground to suit; not ruled out.
5th	7 5th (7) (12/1 -9%) Dazy Mazy		12 12/1(-9%)																															(7) Dazy Mazy 12/1, 7/2, seventh of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 63 days ago, slowly away. Has work to do. Unexposed filly who shaped nicely on AW in January; slow turf an unknown factor.
6th	4 6th (4) (22/1 -175%) Rwenearlytheredad		22 22/1(-175%)																															(4) Rwenearlytheredad 22/1, Three wins from 11 runs last year. Probably needed the run after 6 months off when ninth of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, soft) 16 days ago. Can build on it. Progressive last year and Doncaster reappearance not the run to judge him on; considered.
7th	1 7th (1) (16/1 +0%) Happier		16 16/1(+0%)																															(1) Happier 16/1, Below-par sixth of 8 in handicap (10/1) at Redcar (6f, heavy). Off 172 days. Needs a couple of these to falter. Conditions should be fine but ended 2023 quietly and she's returning from 172 days off.
8th	3 8th (3) (33/1 -230%) Lotus Rose		33 33/1(-230%)																															(3) Lotus Rose 33/1, Course winner but only fifth of 7 in handicap (15/2) at Southwell (5f). Off 6 months. Back up in trip with more needed. Course win last summer (5f, soft) came off 4lb higher mark; record fresh dents confidence.
9th	9 9th (9) (10/3 +67%) Run This Way		3.333333 10/3(+67%)																															(9) Run This Way 10/3, C&D winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. 6/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Needs to hit the ground running. On a losing run but conditions will suit and she's had a wind op since last seen; chance.
10th	2 10th (2) (17/2 -31%) Selby's Pride		8.5 17/2(-31%)																															(2) Selby's Pride 17/2, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022 but only seventh of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, soft, 17/2) 16 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Promising return at Newcastle but took backward step at Doncaster last time; down in class.
11th	6 11th (6) (11/1 -10%) Prospect		11 11/1(-10%)																															(6) Prospect 11/1, C&D winner. Eighth of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, soft, 12/1) 16 days ago so needs to get back on track. C&D winner on soft ground two years ago; on a dangerous mark & sharper for recent return.
12th	11 12th (11) (40/1 -300%) Sounds Of Spring		40 40/1(-300%)																															(11) Sounds Of Spring 40/1, Hooded for 1st time, last of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 66/1) 13 days ago. Others appeal more. Not beaten a rival in three AW runs for new yard but the return to slow turf is a plus.
13th	13 13th (13) (28/1 -211%) Mr Trevor		28 28/1(-211%)																															(13) Mr Trevor 28/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Hamilton in September. Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 10/1). Off 142 days. Not taken lightly. Better on AW but exploited lowly turf mark at Hamilton in September; absent 142 days.

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

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

The suggestion is BURJ MALINKA, who has dropped to a mark 1lb below his last success and recent efforts suggest that the six-year-old is in good heart. Selby's Pride can give him the most to think about if bouncing back to the form that saw her finish runner-up at Newcastle on her penultimate outing. A three-time winner last season, Rwenearlytheredad completes the shortlist, along with the unexposed Dazy Mazy.

BURJ MALINKA teed himself up well for this when a running-on fourth at Doncaster and can resume winning ways now back up in trip off a lenient mark. Rwenearlytheredad is next on the list if, as expected, building on his reappearance Doncaster ninth. Both Jack of Clubs and Mr Trevor are weighted to have a say too in an open handicap.

Rwenearlytheredad and BURJ MALINKA (nap) may be the pair to focus on and the selection can capitalise on a good mark back over 6f.

15:15 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:45 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (11/1 +0%) Nights Over Egypt		11 11/1(+0%)																															(4) Nights Over Egypt 11/1, 28/1, good seventh of 15 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 11 days ago. Not firing at present but becoming well treated. 11-race maiden who usually runs over further; promise on soft as a 2yo; others look safer.
2	13 2nd (13) (15/2 +17%) Yazaman		7.5 15/2(+17%)																															(13) Yazaman 15/2, Temperamental sort. One win from 39 Flat runs. Thirty eight runs since last win in 2020. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 12/1) 28 days ago. Visor back on. Losing run stands at 38 since a winning 2yo debut; easy enough to have reservations.
3	2 3rd (2) (12/1 -140%) Wreck It Ryley		12 12/1(-140%)																															(2) Wreck It Ryley 12/1, Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Redcar (7f, good to firm, 4/1). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Grant Tuer. Not taken lightly. Two wins for G Tuer but he'll need to be in peak form to win after 195 days off; new yard.
4	11 4th (11) (10/1 -67%) Enderman		10 10/1(-67%)																															(11) Enderman 10/1, Blinkered for 1st time, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap (5/1) at Newcastle (5f) 65 days ago. Can't be ruled out. On a handy mark and conditions won't be an issue; stall 1 might not be optimal though.
5th	8 5th (8) (10/3 +58%) Highjacked		3.333333 10/3(+58%)																															(8) Highjacked 10/3, C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. 8/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f), missing break. Off 147 days. Drawn a blank since his two C&D wins in spring 2021; can go well fresh; dangerous mark.
6th	6 6th (6) (18/1 -100%) Purple Martini		18 18/1(-100%)																															(6) Purple Martini 18/1, Last of 9 in handicap at Redcar (6f, heavy, 11/1). Off 172 days. Likely to need the run, so others make more appeal. Two wins last year, including on her return; this could be the day to catch her.
7th	3 7th (3) (5/1 +9%) Mattella		5 5/1(+9%)																															(3) Mattella 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable third of 9 in handicap (17/2) at Newcastle (6f) 25 days ago. Makes turf debut. Worth chancing in a thin race. Has shown winning potential on AW; suitability of slow turf a query.
8th	5 8th (5) (28/1 -40%) Pocket The Packet		28 28/1(-40%)																															(5) Pocket The Packet 28/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Last of 10 in handicap (25/1) at Newcastle (6f) 28 days ago. Struggled for this yard last year and he was well held on his return; slow turf a query.
9th	7 9th (7) (28/1 -133%) Dandy Spirit		28 28/1(-133%)																															(7) Dandy Spirit 28/1, Ninth of 10 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, good to soft, 18/1). Off 6 months. Given a chance by the handicapper. Conditions to suit and 5lb lower than for his last win; ended 2023 quietly though.
10th	9 10th (9) (7/2 +42%) Asadjumeirah		3.5 7/2(+42%)																															(9) Asadjumeirah 7/2, C&D winner. Thirty five runs since last win in 2022. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (7/1) at Newcastle (6f) 28 days ago. Shortlist material. Losing run stands at 35; C&D winner but usually seen on quicker ground.
11th	10 11th (10) (28/1 -75%) Many A Year		28 28/1(-75%)																															(10) Many A Year 28/1, Ninth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 33/1) 13 days ago, hampered. Others are more persuasive. Return to slow turf may help but he could only be considered if attracting support.
12th	12 12th (12) (40/1 -233%) Fylingdale		40 40/1(-233%)																															(12) Fylingdale 40/1, One win from 2 runs last year. 13/8, twelfth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f). Off 14 months. Absent for 448 days and yet to offer much on ground slower than good.
13th	1 13th (1) (25/1 -108%) Lily In The Jungle		25 25/1(-108%)																															(1) Lily In The Jungle 25/1, 9/1, first run since leaving Philip Kirby when last of 8 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 27 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Stable debut on AW can be excused and better is expected back on slow turf; new headgear.

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

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

MATTELLA posted a respectable third on her handicap bow at Newcastle last month. A 1lb drop in the ratings can only help the five-year-old and if proving as effective on her turf debut, a breakthrough victory could be on the cards. Judged on last year's efforts, seasonal/stable debutant Wreck It Ryley looks capable of winning off his current mark. He isn't taken lightly, while Enderman and Asadjumeirah aren't easily dismissed either.

Most have something to prove but MATTELLA is lightly raced and arrives on the back of a solid showing, so she's worth chancing on turf debut. Asadjumeirah should give his running and Enderman isn't without hope.

Highjacked looks likely to give a good account but LILY IN THE JUNGLE is preferred now back on turf.

15:45 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:15 Thirsk Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	13 1st (13) (11/1 +21%) Glory Fighter		11 11/1(+21%)																															(13) Glory Fighter 11/1, Below form 6¼ lengths fifth of 10 to Zargun in handicap at Doncaster (5f, soft, 14/1) 16 days ago. Others are more persuasive. Well held by Zargun last time and goes without cheekpieces today.
2	8 2nd (8) (11/4 +80%) Illusionist		2.75 11/4(+80%)																															(8) Illusionist 11/4, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Fifth of 8 in handicap (9/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 27 days ago, left poorly placed. Back down in trip. On long losing run but a strongly run 5f on slow ground will suit; dangerous mark; claims.
3	3 3rd (3) (14/1 -87%) Thunder Star		14 14/1(-87%)																															(3) Thunder Star 14/1, Three wins from 7 runs last year. Ninth of 12 in handicap (10/1) at York (5f, heavy). Off 179 days. Likely to need the run. Three wins last year but up in the weights prior to her return.
4	14 4th (14) (17/2 -31%) Showalong		8.5 17/2(-31%)																															(14) Showalong 17/2, 11/2, below form 6¼ lengths sixth of 10 to Zargun in handicap at Doncaster (5f, soft) 16 days ago. Won second time out last year on testing ground and has plenty going for him. Looked as though the run would bring him on last month; fine record second time out.
5th	5 5th (5) (13/2 +13%) Gemini Star		6.5 13/2(+13%)																															(5) Gemini Star 13/2, C&D winner. 9/1, twelfth of 16 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, heavy). Off 157 days. Worth monitoring in the betting on return. C&D win on soft one year ago; career best required to defy this mark on return.
6th	6 6th (6) (18/1 -177%) Rambuso Creek		18 18/1(-177%)																															(6) Rambuso Creek 18/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Leicester in October. 4/1, below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (5f), not clear run. Off 154 days. C&D winner who looked good at Leicester last October; not without risk after a break.
7th	7 7th (7) (11/2 +35%) Ey Up It's Maggie		5.5 11/2(+35%)																															(7) Ey Up It's Maggie 11/2, Fourth of 7 in handicap (33/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 30 days ago. Should strip fitter for that and goes well in testing conditions, so she's one to note from a handy mark. Promising return on AW last month; 5f on soft ground ideal; more appealing than most.
8th	12 8th (12) (15/2 -15%) Zargun		7.5 15/2(-15%)																															(12) Zargun 15/2, Improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap (12/1) at Doncaster (5f, soft) 16 days ago. Solid claims again. Back to form with front-running Doncaster win (5f, soft) last month; form franked; chance.
9th	1 9th (1) (10/1 +17%) Snazzy Jazzy		10 10/1(+17%)																															(1) Snazzy Jazzy 10/1, Unreliable sort. 4/1, below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Ayr (6f, heavy). Off 180 days. Difficult ask. 5th in Ayr Silver Cup off 3lb higher last September; 5f a query on his seasonal return.
10th	9 10th (9) (18/1 -50%) Never This Way		18 18/1(-50%)																															(9) Never This Way 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fourth of 7 in handicap (9/2) at Goodwood (6f, good). Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving William Haggas. Worth monitoring in the betting starting out for in-form yard. 0-5 for W Haggas last year; sold 25,000gns in September; has been gelded; soft ground a ?.
11th	4 11th (4) (33/1 -136%) Soul Seeker		33 33/1(-136%)																															(4) Soul Seeker 33/1, Three wins from 14 runs last year. 80/1, last of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 17 days ago. Others make more appeal. Sharper for last month's AW return; should be seen to better effect today.
12th	11 12th (11) (33/1 -50%) Iris Dancer		33 33/1(-50%)																															(11) Iris Dancer 33/1, Three wins from 16 runs last year. Latest win at Hamilton in September. Fourteenth of 16 in handicap (40/1) at Newmarket (6f, heavy). Off 157 days. Ended 2023 with two poor runs; on a fair mark but this may not be her day.
13th	2 13th (2) (40/1 -300%) Oso Rapido		40 40/1(-300%)																															(2) Oso Rapido 40/1, Latest win at Catterick in October. Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap (9/1) at Newcastle (7.1f). Off 150 days. Back down in trip. Not discounted. Two 6f wins last summer; returning from a break and having first run at a bare 5f.

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16:15 Thirsk Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

ZARGUN relished the return to turf when making all on soft ground at Doncaster and a 6lb rise for Scott Dixon's veteran looks more than workable so he is taken to follow up. The returning Snazzy Jazzy lurks on an attractive mark, but he would make more appeal over further. With that in mind, a bigger threat may emerge in the shape of C&D winner Gemini Star, who should appreciate this ease in trip on her seasonal bow.

SHOWALONG is well treated and was successful second time out last year, so he might be worth chancing in an open race. Recent Doncaster winner Zargun is a player and Ey Up It's Maggie is respected based on her record on testing ground.

The eye is drawn to Showalong's record second time out but things look in place for a big run from ILLUSIONIST.

16:15 Thirsk Handicap (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:45 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (7/2 +22%) Sea The Dream		3.5 7/2(+22%)																															(2) Sea The Dream 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden who ran right up to his best when third in 5-runner Haydock nursery (7f, heavy) on final start in September. Gelded subsequently and no surprise were he capable of better again this term. Conditions fine but he'll need to have done well over the winter if he's to defy this mark.
2	3 2nd (3) (7/1 +13%) Asteverdi		7 7/1(+13%)																															(3) Asteverdi 7/1, Continued theme of race-by-race progress when opening her account in a Musselburgh maiden (7f) in September. Not in same form under a penalty when sixth of 8 in a Chelmsford novice a month later and opening mark demands more on return/handicap debut. Easy win on 3rd 2yo run (7f, good to soft); less good next time; needs more on h'cap debut.
3	5 3rd (5) (5/1 -67%) Catton Lady		5 5/1(-67%)																															(5) Catton Lady 5/1, Lightly-raced filly who scored on debut at Carlisle (5f) last June and good placed efforts on 2 of next 3 starts, latterly when third of 11 in nursery at Pontefract (6f) in October. Appeals as being on a workable mark and she's one to consider on return with stamina tested further. Progressive sprinter at two; encouragement for 7f on pedigree; not fully exposed yet.
4	4 4th (4) (11/4 +58%) Keep Warm		2.75 11/4(+58%)																															(4) Keep Warm 11/4, Improved switched to nurseries/equipped with a visor, winning back-to-back contests at Pontefract, and signed off with a good third of 7 in handicap at Ayr (1m) in September. Not out of things on return having been nudged up 1 lb. Yard also saddle Catton Lady. Improved for a visor last summer, winning twice at Pontefract (6f); no headgear on return.
5th	6 5th (6) (11/1 -83%) Dubai Hills		11 11/1(-83%)																															(6) Dubai Hills 11/1, Fair maiden who has run right up to the pick of his 2-y-o form in couple of AW starts in recent weeks, creditable second of 8 in maiden at Lingfield (6f) 18 days ago. Worth another try at this trip and he has a fitness edge over plenty here. Blinkers back on. Two fair 6f runs on AW last month; 7f on soft going might stretch his stamina.
6th	9 6th (9) (16/1 -113%) Louella		16 16/1(-113%)																															(9) Louella 16/1, Invincible Army filly who remains a maiden after 7 starts, again running respectably when third of 11 in nursery at Newcastle (6f) in October. Versatile as regards trip but others preferred returning from 172 days off. Placed in all four nursery runs last year, including C&D; needs more to defy this mark.
7th	7 7th (7) (16/1 -14%) Beechwood Star		16 16/1(-14%)																															(7) Beechwood Star 16/1, Placed on first 3 starts in novice company prior to a disappointing effort on nursery debut at Newcastle (7f) in August. Final 2 starts probably best excused but would need to see market support behind him on return having been gelded. Promise in novice races last year but struggled in nurseries; been gelded; down in weights.
8th	1 8th (1) (6/1 -33%) Eulace Peacock		6 6/1(-33%)																															(1) Eulace Peacock 6/1, Dark Angel colt who ran to a fair level on 4 of his 5 starts as a 2-y-o. Not at very best returning from 4 months off when fourth of 8 at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 31 days ago but switches to handicaps now. Consistent rather than progressive in novice/maiden races; may do better now handicapping.
9th	8 9th (8) (50/1 -150%) Old Bailey		50 50/1(-150%)																															(8) Old Bailey 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fourth of 5 in maiden at Newcastle (5f, 25/1) 27 days ago. Significant step back up in trip a plus but opening mark demands improvement if he's to figure on handicap debut. Likely improver now back up in trip and switched to handicap company.

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16:45 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

DUBAI HILLS lost little in defeat when runner-up in a Lingfield maiden recently and the switch to turf shouldn't inconvenience the son of Adaay so he can open his account at the 10th time of asking. A gelding operation since Sea The Dream's third-placed effort at Haydock in late September should only improve his chance. He's feared most, ahead of Catton Lady, who is a potential improver now upped to 7f.

A winner on debut at Carlisle last summer, CATTON LADY improved subsequently, running well when third on nursery debut at Pontefract when last seen in October. Appealing as being on a workable mark, this longer trip could unlock further progress this year and she earns the vote. Sea The Dream has been gelded ahead of his return and is respected, with Dubai Hills and Eulace Peacock completing the shortlist.

Eulace Peacock and Catton Lady are on the shortlist but OLD BAILEY appeals as a likely big improver now handicapping.

16:45 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:15 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
13	13 (13) (80/1 -60%) Knight Of Magic		80 80/1(-60%)																															(13) Knight Of Magic 80/1, 80/1, seventh of 9 in minor event at Newcastle (8f) 33 days ago. Makes turf debut and hood refitted for this handicap debut. All Flat runs on Newcastle AW, achieving little at 7f-1m2f; up against it on turf debut.
1	2 1st (2) (9/1 +18%) Hostelry		9 9/1(+18%)																															(2) Hostelry 9/1, Three wins from 15 runs last year. Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap (22/1) at Newcastle (8f). Off 161 days and others are more persuasive. Three 1m wins in 2023; has been placed on last 3 reappearances and yard in fine form.
2	5 2nd (5) (16/1 -14%) Lunario		16 16/1(-14%)																															(5) Lunario 16/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap (22/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 25 days ago and he's likely to find a few too good once more. Maiden; not always the strongest of stayers over 1m on AW and soft ground is a worry.
3	6 3rd (6) (17/2 -155%) Love Your Work		8.5 17/2(-155%)																															(6) Love Your Work 17/2, Twenty runs since last win in 2022. Respectable third of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 5/1) 33 days ago. Just 1-18 on turf but no worries ground-wise and this 8-y-o has a solid chance. Below best on AW this winter but 6lb lower than a close 2nd at Chester on latest turf run.
4	11 4th (11) (14/1 -56%) Fitz Perfectly		14 14/1(-56%)																															(11) Fitz Perfectly 14/1, 14/1, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 76 days ago, sticking to task. Hood on 1st time and could make her presence felt if able to step up on her previous turf efforts here. In the frame on last two AW runs at 1m but 0-3 on turf and has a headgear switch.
5th	10 5th (10) (6/1 -50%) Lockdown Lass		6 6/1(-50%)																															(10) Lockdown Lass 6/1, Three wins from 12 runs last year. Respectable third of 9 in handicap (5/2) at Doncaster (7f, heavy). Off 164 days. Conditions won't be a problem and each-way chance if ready to roll. Three wins at 7f and 1m in 2023; suited by soft; has gone well fresh the last 2 years.
6th	12 6th (12) (10/1 +29%) Kananga		10 10/1(+29%)																															(12) Kananga 10/1, 16/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 56 days ago. Makes turf debut on a reasonable mark but whether he will handle conditions remains to be seen. All races on AW, doing best when 3rd at Wolverhampton (1m) in December; not as good since.
7th	7 7th (7) (12/1 -140%) Sense Of Worth		12 12/1(-140%)																															(7) Sense Of Worth 12/1, Latest win at Southwell in December. Creditable second of 8 in handicap (11/4) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 31 days ago, conceding first run. Strong contender if able to continue the good work back on turf but his previous efforts on grass have not been at all inspiring. Vast majority of racing on AW; 0-8 on turf and last of ten in sole soft-ground handicap.
8th	4 8th (4) (7/1 +56%) Life On The Rocks		7 7/1(+56%)																															(4) Life On The Rocks 7/1, Ninth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 40/1) 20 days ago and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Sole win at 1m2f as 4yo; missed 2023; below best on AW this year and has a ground query.
9th	8 9th (8) (8/1 -14%) Devasboy		8 8/1(-14%)																															(8) Devasboy 8/1, Twenty-four runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 11 in handicap (9/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 32 days ago. Goes on soft ground and down to an attractive mark, so he's one to consider. Acts on soft; down a long way in the weights and close 2nd on latest 1m start in February.
10th	3 10th (3) (9/2 +59%) Reel Prospect		4.5 9/2(+59%)																															(3) Reel Prospect 9/2, Winner at Newcastle in October but only ninth of 12 in handicap at that course (8f, 9/1) 39 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Promising turf debut as 3yo; won 1m novice on Tapeta in 2023; held in AW handicaps since.
11th	1 11th (1) (9/1 +10%) Global Spirit		9 9/1(+10%)																															(1) Global Spirit 9/1, 28/1, respectable eighth of 15 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 11 days ago. Now 2 lb below last winning mark and acts on slow ground, so there's cause for optimism. Has won on soft; will appreciate return to turf and 2lb lower than latest win on grass.
12th	9 12th (9) (50/1 -127%) Starshot		50 50/1(-127%)																															(9) Starshot 50/1, Fourth of 6 in handicap at Ayr (8f, soft, 28/1). Off 6 months and it's probably best to look elsewhere on this occasion. Maiden; best turf form when close 2nd over 1m on soft in August; lesser efforts since.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

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17:15 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

In a wide-open affair, a tentative vote goes to FITZ PERFECTLY. Charlie Fellowes' filly found 7f at Newcastle too sharp, prior to finishing a close-up fourth over a mile at Lingfield, and eased 1lb with a hood fitted for the first time, she edges preference. Underfoot conditions should hold no fears for the class-dropping Lockdown Lass and she has to be feared off just 2lb higher than her last winning mark. Sense Of Worth is respected too, although he saves his best form for an artificial surface.

It's been a while since LOVE YOUR WORK last got his head in front and his record on turf stands at 1-18 but, unlike several of these rivals, he arrives here on the back of a good effort. Furthermore, the 8-y-o was a solid second off a 6 lb higher mark at Chester on his sole run on turf last season and that was on heavy ground, so conditions here will not be a concern. Devasboy will also go on the ground and could be the main danger, while Global Spirit and Fitz Perfectly have claims, too.

Many possibilities but HOSTELRY should go well for her in-form yard with Global Spirit also respected now back at 1m on turf.

17:15 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:45 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (8/1 -33%) Highfield Viking		8 8/1(-33%)																															(5) Highfield Viking 8/1, Off the mark on handicap debut at Doncaster (6f) 11 months ago and signed off last term with pair of solid runners-up efforts, latterly in a first-time visor at Ayr (7.2f) in September. Disappointed on Chelmsford return last month but better expected here. Blinkers on first time. 6f soft-ground winner last term; stays 7f well, well drawn and a chance with new headgear.
2	3 2nd (3) (66/1 -164%) Buckshaw Village		66 66/1(-164%)																															(3) Buckshaw Village 66/1, One win from 22 Flat runs. 33/1, first run since leaving Richard Fahey when last of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f). Off 7 months. Significantly back down in trip. Makes limited appeal. 1-22; ex-Richard Fahey; only win was on the AW; plenty to prove.
3	10 3rd (10) (4/1 +11%) Russco		4 4/1(+11%)																															(10) Russco 4/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. Back on track when creditable fourth of 10 in handicap (6/1) at Catterick (7f, heavy) 6 days ago and figures off a handy mark. Not won since landing five-timer in 2021; good fourth last week (heavy); one with a chance.
4	14 4th (14) (5/2 +55%) Ey Up Its Jazz		2.5 5/2(+55%)																															(14) Ey Up Its Jazz 5/2, Won twice (at up to 7f) last spring and ended campaign with good second of 15 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, soft) in September. Player if hitting the ground running. Two wins for this yard last term, second over C&D; lacks a recent run; worth considering.
5th	7 5th (7) (50/1 -25%) Bobby Shaft		50 50/1(-25%)																															(7) Bobby Shaft 50/1, Last of 10 in handicap (50/1) at Southwell (7.1f). Off 109 days. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Hard to recommend. Two 7f wins in 2020 but missed 2021 and 2022; below-par in 2023; headgear now tried.
6th	1 6th (1) (40/1 -150%) Elusive Empire		40 40/1(-150%)																															(1) Elusive Empire 40/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap (25/1) at Kempton (7f) 38 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Plenty to find on form. Placed in two 7f events last July but hasn't run as well since; headgear tried again.
7th	2 7th (2) (50/1 -669%) End Zone		50 50/1(-669%)																															(2) End Zone 50/1, 11/1, won 11-runner handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good to soft) by nose from Highfield Viking, just holding on. Off 6 months. Fairly treated on return and will be dangerous if fully tuned up. Won twice over 7f last term; acts on soft; negatives are draw and lack of a recent run.
8th	9 8th (9) (15/2 +6%) Vondelpark		7.5 15/2(+6%)																															(9) Vondelpark 15/2, Course winner. 11/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 77 days ago, not clear run. Each-way claims. Changed yards after 1m seller win here last term; couple of fair runs after that; bad draw.
9th	11 9th (11) (9/2 +25%) Mister Sox		4.5 9/2(+25%)																															(11) Mister Sox 9/2, Winner at Catterick in September. Creditable third of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, heavy, 9/2), clear of rest. Off 164 days. Not out of things. Won off 4lb lower last September; creditable efforts after; lacks a recent run; poor draw.
10th	4 10th (4) (10/1 +17%) Swatch		10 10/1(+17%)																															(4) Swatch 10/1, Sixth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 14/1). Off 6 months. Down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Robyn Brisland. Worth a second look in the market. 1m2f AW maiden winner in 2022; modest efforts since; needs to bounce back on stable debut.
11th	13 11th (13) (28/1 -100%) Lope De Rueda		28 28/1(-100%)																															(13) Lope De Rueda 28/1, 20/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, sixth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 15 days ago. Others more persuasive. Ex-Irish; 18,000 euros buy; mainly ordinary form, but fair AW run in a hood latest.
12th	8 12th (8) (28/1 -75%) Majestic Newlaw		28 28/1(-75%)																															(8) Majestic Newlaw 28/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time cheekpieces on for 1st time, below form seventh of 14 in handicap (16/1) at Windsor (8.1f, heavy). Off 169 days. Market may prove best guide to claims on debut for new yard. Ex-Paul and Oliver Cole; placed in 2 novices in 2022; cost 1,000gns in October; yard debut.
13th	6 13th (6) (20/1 -67%) Tasever		20 20/1(-67%)																															(6) Tasever 20/1, Seventh of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 12/1). Off 146 days. Claims on best form. 0-12 but beaten a nose at Pontefract in October; bit disappointing since; fitness to prove.
14th	16 14th (16) (150/1 -500%) Carmentis		150 150/1(-500%)																															(16) Carmentis 150/1, Pulled up in juvenile hurdle (66/1) at Cartmel (17.2f, soft) when last seen 7 months ago. Looks set for another struggle back on the Flat. 1 lb out of the handicap. Modest form including two runs over hurdles; 1lb out of the handicap.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

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17:45 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

HIGHFIELD VIKING should strip fitter for his lacklustre reappearance effort at Chelmsford and, sporting blinkers for the first time off 2lb higher than his last winning mark, he may be tough to stop. Ey Up Its Jazz was last seen finishing an excellent second behind a subsequent winner over C&D in September and he can give the selection most to think about. Russco is one of the likely pace angles in the race and even though his winless run is mounting up, he appears weighted to strike soon.

The reapplication of headgear could be the key to HIGHFIELD VIKING, who was below form on his Chelmsford comeback last month but goes well in testing conditions. He gets the nod. Ey Up Its Jazz and Russco head the list of dangers.

The vote goes to HIGHFIELD VIKING, who goes well on soft ground, has a good draw and should be sharper with the addition of blinkers.

17:45 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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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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