Thirsk Races & Results 1 Saturday 20th April 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Thirsk Races & Results Tomform Saturday 20th April 2024

There were 52 Races on Saturday 20th April 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Curragh, 7 races at Newbury, 8 races at Ayr, 7 races at Bangor, 8 races at Brighton, 8 races at Thirsk, 7 races at Nottingham, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 20th April 2024

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

15:45 Thirsk Stakes (Class 4) 5f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (6/1 -50%) Miss Lamai	6 6/1(-50%)	(8) Miss Lamai 6/1, Foaled March 19. €90,000 foal, 115,000 gns yearling, Mehmas filly. Half-sister to 6f/7f winner Seismic Spirit and 5f winner Spirit of Camelot. Stable has a good record with 2yos first time out and market confidence should be heeded.
2	10 2nd (10) (8/1 +20%) Naana's Diamond	8 8/1(+20%)	(10) Naana's Diamond 8/1, Foaled March 6. €30,000 yearling, Invincible Army filly. Dam unraced out of Prix de Sandringham/Prix Chloe winner Rock Me Baby. Yard can get one ready first time and interesting to see how she fares in the market.
3	11 3rd (11) (9/2 +86%) Solid Bond	4.5 9/2(+86%)	(11) Solid Bond 9/2, Foaled February 17. 15,000 gns foal, 10,000 gns yearling, Profitable filly. Sister to winner up to 5.7f Swift Asset. Dam unraced out of useful winner up to 6f (2-y-o 5f/6f winner) Velvet Flicker. Stable not noted for winning 2yo newcomers.
4	7 4th (7) (22/1 -38%) Marajito	22 22/1(-38%)	(7) Marajito 22/1, Foaled February 10. 30,000 gns yearling, Ardad filly. Half-sister to winner up to 6f Bay Breeze. Dam, lightly raced, closely related to useful 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Midnight Martini. Something to like on pedigree, but stable has few 2yos go in first time.
5th	6 5th (6) (7/2 -56%) Li Ban	3.5 7/2(-56%)	(6) Li Ban 7/2, Foaled March 25. 130,000 gns yearling, Prince of Lir filly. Sister to winner up to 6f Straits of Moyle and half-sister to winner up to 7f Royal Address and 2-y-o 5f winner Yahsat. Dam ran once. Bold showing on debut would come as no surprise. Bred for speed and stable had a 2yo newcomer go in at Wolverhampton last week; interesting.
6th	1 6th (1) (22/1 +33%) Blueandtangerine	22 22/1(+33%)	(1) Blueandtangerine 22/1, Foaled January 27. 4,000 gns yearling, Time Test filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart 1m-13f winner Mankayan and useful 11f-13.3f winner Koeman. Dam maiden (stayed 1¼m). Stable doesn't have many 2yos go in first time; may need further in due course.
7th	9 7th (9) (28/1 -100%) Money Pockets	28 28/1(-100%)	(9) Money Pockets 28/1, Foaled March 31. Harry Angel filly. Half-sister to winner up to 7f Iesha. Stable hasn't had many 2yo runners, but had one go in first time last September.
8th	12 8th (12) (100/1 -203%) Unmistakeable	100 100/1(-203%)	(12) Unmistakeable 100/1, Foaled April 28. Bungle Inthejungle filly. Half-sister to 7.4f/1m winner Revoquable. Dam 7f/1m winner. Would be a rare winning newcomer for the stable.
9th	4 9th (4) (11/4 -22%) Indication Ember	2.75 11/4(-22%)	(4) Indication Ember 11/4, Promising individual. 22/1, third of 15 in the Brocklesby at Doncaster (5f, heavy) on debut 28 days ago. Likely to improve but mixed messages about strength of that form. Third of 15 in the Brocklesby; that experience is invaluable against these newcomers.
10th	2 10th (2) (22/1 -38%) Drifter	22 22/1(-38%)	(2) Drifter 22/1, Foaled March 6. €52,000 yearling, Soldier's Call filly. Dam, made frame at 6f at 2 yrs on only start, half-sister to smart winner up to 6f Waady. Stable not a noted source of winning 2yo newcomers.
11th	5 11th (5) (10/1 -11%) Innocent Settler	10 10/1(-11%)	(5) Innocent Settler 10/1, Foaled April 13. €16,000 foal, €32,000 yearling, Sioux Nation filly. Dam, maiden (stayed 1m), half-sister to smart winner up to 1¼m (probably stays 1½m) Flying Visit out of useful 7f-10.5f winner Fionnuar. Tongue tie on for debut. Tongue tied on debut but the stable can get them ready first time; watch market.
12th	3 12th (3) (33/1 -65%) I Can Boogy	33 33/1(-65%)	(3) I Can Boogy 33/1, Foaled April 20. 6,000 gns foal, £42,000 yearling, Twilight Son filly. Half-sister to 5f winner Lady Lade and 6f winner Spirit of Applause. Dam unraced due to injury. Would be a rare winning 2yo newcomer from the yard.

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15:45 Thirsk Stakes (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Indication Ember reached the frame in last month's Brocklesby and she is the obvious starting point in a race full of unknown prospects, although it might be worth taking a chance on MISS LAMAI. The daughter of Mehmas was a 115,000gns purchase and represents a yard that typically excel with their juveniles, so it would come as no surprise were she to make a winning start. Amo Racing's Li Ban is related to a trio of useful types and she is likely to prove popular, while Innocent Settler merits closer inspection too.

Given her connections LI BAN, a 130,000 gns purchase as a yearling, is sure to know her job so a winning debut in an ordinary-looking novice would come as no surprise. The Brocklesby at Doncaster hasn't worked out that well so far but Indication Ember did beat most of her rivals when third and that experience puts her right in this. Miss Lamai is another to consider.

This can go to INDICATION EMBER who ran well to finish third in the Brocklesby. That experience should stand her in good stead.

15:45 Thirsk Stakes (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:20 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (10/11 +9%) Kendall Roy	0.909091 10/11(+9%)	(10) Kendall Roy 10/11, Career best when winning 7-runner handicap (7/1) at Windsor (5.1f, good) 5 days ago, forging clear. Carries penalty and looks ahead of the game. Thriving; 4l winner at Windsor on Monday; well treated under a penalty.
2	7 2nd (7) (17/2 -70%) Moonstone Boy	8.5 17/2(-70%)	(7) Moonstone Boy 17/2, Winner at Southwell in March. 10/3, very good second of 6 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 20 days ago, slowly away. On the upgrade recently so a big player if continuing the good work on turf. A model of consistency, second at Southwell last time; should be in the mix again.
3	8 3rd (8) (11/2 +54%) Winged Messenger	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(8) Winged Messenger 11/2, Career best when winning 5-runner maiden at Hamilton (5f, soft, 11/10), always holding on. Off 6 months. Makes handicap debut. More required. Ended 2yo season with Hamilton win; retains potential; very interesting if fit after break.
4	4 4th (4) (9/2 +10%) Sergeant Wilko	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(4) Sergeant Wilko 9/2, C&D winner. 3/1, career best when winning 5-runner handicap at Newcastle (6f) 28 days ago, well ridden. Assessor reacted with 7 lb back on turf but he's clearly in good order. Front-runner; easily made all at Newcastle four weeks ago; 7lb rise looks fair.
5th	3 5th (3) (20/1 +0%) Midnight Lir	20 20/1(+0%)	(3) Midnight Lir 20/1, Last of 9 in nursery at York (5f, heavy, 17/2). Off 6 months and has no margin for error from this mark. Two juvenile wins; more required to make winning reappearance but that's possible.
6th	2 6th (2) (10/1 -100%) Curious Rover	10 10/1(-100%)	(2) Curious Rover 10/1, Good second of 8 in nursery (7/2) at Newcastle (5f). Off 173 days and gelded. May yet have more to offer as a 3-y-o. Haydock winner as 2yo; fine efforts off higher marks after; may continue to progress.
7th	1 7th (1) (22/1 -38%) G'day Mate	22 22/1(-38%)	(1) G'day Mate 22/1, Eighth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 25/1) 22 days ago. That was a backward step but he's a player on his Lingfield run prior to that. 5f winner in Ireland on yielding ground; must concede weight to some unexposed rivals.
8th	6 8th (6) (66/1 -100%) Mini Magna	66 66/1(-100%)	(6) Mini Magna 66/1, Two wins from 6 runs last year. Last of 6 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 14/1) 20 days ago, possibly amiss. In and out since Bath wins last summer; others appear to have more potential.

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16:20 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Having struck over C&D on his debut last year, SERGEANT WILKO was highly tried thereafter and failed to make an impact. He was imperious in victory on last month's return at Newcastle, though, and despite being 7lb higher back on the grass, he could have more in the locker. Kendall Roy is 1lb out of the handicap under a 6lb penalty for his recent Windsor success but the Twilight Son gelding looks set to mount a stern challenge from a handy weight, while the consistent Moonstone Boy should not be far away.

KENDALL ROY is 1 lb "wrong" under a penalty for Monday's Windsor romp but such was the impression he created that day, he looks more than capable of going in again. Moonstone Boy has been progressing on AW and is another big player.

Plenty of possibilities in a warm handicap, headed by KENDALL ROY (nap) who bolted up at Windsor on Monday.

16:20 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:55 Thirsk Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (8/11 -46%) Never So Brave	0.727273 8/11(-46%)	(6) Never So Brave 8/11, Promising type who improved on his debut form when second of 11 in maiden at Nottingham (6.1f, soft, 2/1), running on. Off 9 months. Open to further improvement and very much the one to beat. Second in two 2yo starts, finishing behind subsequent Group 1 winners on both occasions.
2	11 2nd (11) (4/1 +20%) Ghaihaban	4 4/1(+20%)	(11) Ghaihaban 4/1, Ran below the pick of her 2-y-o form when third of 7 in minor event at Doncaster (7f, soft) 27 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Placed in her three starts, including 7f on slow ground; in the mix once again.
3	9 3rd (9) (10/3 +17%) Swift Storm	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(9) Swift Storm 10/3, Shaped with plenty of promise when third of 12 in minor event (5/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) on debut, not knocked about. Off 173 days. First run for yard after leaving Alice Haynes. Will improve. Promising third on sole 2yo run (7f, AW; solid form); respected starting out for new yard.
4	7 4th (7) (11/1 +21%) Phoenix Of Dreams	11 11/1(+21%)	(7) Phoenix Of Dreams 11/1, €19,000 yearling, 52,000 gns 2-y-o, Phoenix of Spain gelding. Half-brother to 13.7f winner Star of Burma and 6f winner Mogok Valley. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to smart 5f-1m winner Alo Pura. 52,000gns 2yo; half-brother to two winners out of a 6f winner; useful standard to aim at.
5th	5 5th (5) (20/1 -25%) Mysteryofthesands	20 20/1(-25%)	(5) Mysteryofthesands 20/1, 40/1, showed more than on debut when third of 11 in minor event at Catterick (7f, heavy) 17 days ago, not knocked about. Shaped with some promise at Catterick on his reappearance; can do better but needs to.
6th	10 6th (10) (100/1 -400%) Capellina	100 100/1(-400%)	(10) Capellina 100/1, Twice-raced filly. 18/1, fifth of 11 in minor event at Ayr (7.2f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Remains open to progress but could be more one for handicaps after this. Showed some promise in two Ayr runs over 7f last season but others have achieved much more.
7th	2 7th (2) (200/1 -150%) Evelyn's Phoenix	200 200/1(-150%)	(2) Evelyn's Phoenix 200/1, Offered little when ninth of 11 in minor event (80/1) at Catterick (7f, heavy) on debut 17 days ago. 80-1 and dropped right away in a 7f novice on heavy ground at Catterick 17 days ago.
8th	4 8th (4) (100/1 -100%) Georgie Wooster	100 100/1(-100%)	(4) Georgie Wooster 100/1, Hinted at ability first time up when seventh of 13 in maiden at Newcastle (8f) on debut 12 days ago, not knocked about. Entitled to do better but may be one for the longer term. Recent Newcastle debut (1m, AW) not without hope but likely one for the longer term.
9th	8 9th (8) (150/1 -200%) Scarfo	150 150/1(-200%)	(8) Scarfo 150/1, Well held in maiden/minor event. Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving John Quinn. Down the field in two runs as a 2yo (6f and 7.5f); handicaps more suitable after this.
10th	12 10th (12) (66/1 -65%) Moneypiece	66 66/1(-65%)	(12) Moneypiece 66/1, Sent off 5/1 but proved very green when only seventh of 12 in maiden at Redcar (6f, good to firm, 5/1) on debut. Off 10 months. Didn't live up to market billing on her 2yo debut; should be a different proposition at 3.
11th	1 11th (1) (300/1 -355%) Damisa	300 300/1(-355%)	(1) Damisa 300/1, In need of experience when well held in maiden/minor event. Significantly up in trip. This trip more suitable than 5f but he's still hard to make a case for.
12th	3 12th (3) (300/1 -275%) Faris Flyer	300 300/1(-275%)	(3) Faris Flyer 300/1, Little impact in maiden/minor event. Significantly up in trip. Remote last in two 5f runs this spring; can't be recommended.

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16:55 Thirsk Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

NEVER SO BRAVE can count himself incredibly unfortunate to have bumped into a pair of subsequent Group 1 winners when second on his two starts last season. It is perhaps a slight concern that we haven't seen him since last July but, all being well, he is the one to beat. Swift Storm was a promising third on his debut at Newcastle in October and he appeals as a likely threat, while Ghaihaban and newcomer Phoenix Of Dreams are just two others to consider.

NEVER SO BRAVE was unlucky to bump into subsequent Group 1 winner Vandeek at Nottingham on his most recent outing in July and is the clear pick on that form. Swift Storm produced a promising first effort at Newcastle in October and is preferred to Ghaihaban for forecast purposes.

Swift Storm shaped well on debut but NEVER SO BRAVE's second placings came behind two of the leading juveniles of 2023.

16:55 Thirsk Maiden (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Thirsk Stakes (Class 3) 7f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (7/1 -56%) Shartash	7 7/1(-56%)	(5) Shartash 7/1, Useful gelding who underperformed when a well-held sixth of 9 in the Renaissance Stakes (9/1) at the Curragh (6f, heavy) on final outing. Off 6 months/gelded. First run for yard after leaving John Patrick Murtagh for €150,000. Didn't really fire last year but Group 2 winner at 2 and change of yard might reinvigorate.
2	2 2nd (2) (3/1 -50%) Ramazan	3 3/1(-50%)	(2) Ramazan 3/1, Big improver towards the end of last season, landing a valuable Chepstow handicap before finding only one too good in Ayr Gold Cup and Redcar listed event final 2 outings. Big chance if returning in similar form. Progressed into smart performer at 3, going close in 7f Listed race final start; player.
3	4 3rd (4) (15/8 +25%) Holloway Boy	1.875 15/8(+25%)	(4) Holloway Boy 15/8, Debut winner in Chesham at Royal Ascot in 2022. Seen just twice last season, disappointing in Irish 2000 Guineas before running up to his best with headgear left off when fourth of 15 in Jersey Stakes. Gelded prior to running below form in Doncaster listed event on return. Talented sort who might have needed run when a well-held fourth on 1m reappearance.
4	1 4th (1) (5/2 +9%) Baradar	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(1) Baradar 5/2, Bagged the International Handicap at Ascot in July and produced a really smart handicap performance when following up over 6.5f at the Doncaster St Leger meeting. Seemed amiss in the Balmoral Handicap and underperformed on his return at Doncaster but this step back up in trip ought to suit. Smart handicapper last year; 6f bit short on reappearance and respected back at 7f.
5th	3 5th (3) (9/1 +44%) Rhoscolyn	9 9/1(+44%)	(3) Rhoscolyn 9/1, Useful gelding. Three wins from 13 runs last year. Found run of good form coming to a halt at Ascot on final outing but easy to forgive that given a busy campaign. Has had a breathing operation ahead of return and has a bit to find on these terms. Three Goodwood wins in fine 2023 but has bit to find on figures here.

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17:30 Thirsk Stakes (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

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

HOLLOWAY BOY sets the standard in this contest with a rating of 109 and he was beaten into fourth in the Doncaster Mile on his return to action month, shaping as if this step back down in trip would be a good move. The Karl Burke-trained four-year-old's only victory came in the Chesham over this distance on his debut and he looks well placed to double his tally. Ramazan progressed nicely last year and his latest effort when runner-up in the Guisborough at Redcar in October puts him bang in contention, while Shartash warrants a market check on his first start for the Archie Watson yard.

RAMAZAN improved in leaps and bounds towards the end of last season and can take this if returning in similar form. Baradar ought to be suited by the return to 7f and is second choice.

Richard Fahey's RAMAZAN made good progress as a 3yo and can get his 2024 campaign off to the perfect start.

17:30 Thirsk Stakes (Class 3) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:05 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (9/1 +44%) Cold Stare	9 9/1(+44%)	(10) Cold Stare 9/1, 28/1, bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 50 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Others preferred. Second here 12 months ago; interesting back on turf and with cheekpieces returning.
2	2 2nd (2) (8/1 -60%) Slainte Mhath	8 8/1(-60%)	(2) Slainte Mhath 8/1, Three wins from 11 runs last year. Creditable third of 10 in handicap (5/1) at Catterick (6f, heavy) 17 days ago. One to consider. Close third at Catterick; again unlikely to be far away under optimum conditions.
3	4 3rd (4) (20/1 -43%) Impressor	20 20/1(-43%)	(4) Impressor 20/1, Four wins from 13 runs last year. 10/1, below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Catterick (6f, heavy) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Four wins last year; possibly needed reappearance and cheekpieces are back today; chance.
4	5 4th (5) (8/1 +27%) Thankuappreciate	8 8/1(+27%)	(5) Thankuappreciate 8/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Below form third of 8 in handicap at Chester (5.1f, heavy, 11/1), never nearer. Off 6 months. Worth a market check. 1-15; often blows the start and stable has been quiet so far this year.
5th	11 5th (11) (13/2 +28%) Secret Road	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(11) Secret Road 13/2, 11/2, didn't need to improve to win 13-runner handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 20 days ago. Remains fairly treated on past exploits. Consistent; won at Southwell last month and does not look overburdened by a 3lb rise.
6th	12 6th (12) (28/1 -180%) Rainbow Rain	28 28/1(-180%)	(12) Rainbow Rain 28/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 12 runs last year. 4/1, bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 12 days ago. Three wins in 2023; might have needed latest run; soft conditions would be a worry.
7th	1 7th (1) (18/1 -50%) Society Lion	18 18/1(-50%)	(1) Society Lion 18/1, C&D winner. Last of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 18/1). Off 104 days. Not easy to make a case for. Won a division of this race in 2023; has to be respected off the same mark.
8th	13 8th (13) (33/1 -65%) Dandy Spirit	33 33/1(-65%)	(13) Dandy Spirit 33/1, 28/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (heavy) 11 days ago. Has work to do. Most recent win came off 7lb higher; probably needed latest run; could go well at a price.
9th	6 9th (6) (4/1 +50%) King's Crown	4 4/1(+50%)	(6) King's Crown 4/1, C&D winner. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap (8/1) at Pontefract (6f, good to soft), doing too much too soon. Off 6 months. Worthy of respect for all that he may need the run. C&D winner; has joined yard that excels with sprinters; dangerous if returning to his best.
10th	3 10th (3) (14/1 -17%) Music Society	14 14/1(-17%)	(3) Music Society 14/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 5/1, third of 5 in handicap at Catterick (6f, heavy), merely closing up late. Off 6 months. Will probably strip fitter for this. 0-14 in 2023; no great record fresh; others make more obvious appeal.
11th	8 11th (8) (50/1 -213%) Dark Kestrel	50 50/1(-213%)	(8) Dark Kestrel 50/1, Tenth of 11 in handicap (11/1) at Newcastle (5f) 76 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Has had wind surgery since last poor run; unproven on ground softer than good.
12th	7 12th (7) (4/1 -20%) Mersea	4 4/1(-20%)	(7) Mersea 4/1, Won 4-runner handicap at Southwell (5f, 9/4) 9 days ago, rallying. Likeable filly who should be suited by this step back up in trip, so makes plenty of appeal. Rallied gamely to win at Southwell; should be in the thick of things again.
9	9 \|RR\| (9) (6/1 -20%) Huddle Up	6 6/1(-20%)	(9) Huddle Up 6/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Respectable third of 10 in handicap (11/4) at Doncaster (5f, soft) 27 days ago. Not dismissed. Third at Doncaster in March; second in division of this race last year; leading contender.

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18:05 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

SLAINTE MHATH (third) finished a neck behind Mersea (second) on her return from a 192-day break at Catterick earlier in the month and she is 2lb better off with that rival this time around. Katie Scott's mare could strip fitter on her second start back and she can reverse that form to go two places better. As for the latter, she went on to score at Southwell last week and is likely to be on the premises once again. Music Society and Huddle Up are others to note.

MERSEA battled well to score at Southwell last time and, from a handy draw in 13, she's worth a chance to defy a small rise with a fitness edge over plenty. Slainte Mhath and Huddle Up also arrive on the back of solid efforts and are others to consider.

A wide-open handicap may go to KING'S CROWN who has fallen in the weights and now reappears for a new yard that excels with sprinters.

18:05 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:35 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (7/2 +13%) Gulliver	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(8) Gulliver 7/2, 11/2, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 9 days ago, nearest finish. Chance if rediscovering old form. Last won on grass in 2020 but claims on his hampered C&D run in September when 12lb higher.
2	7 2nd (7) (8/1 -45%) Harry's Halo	8 8/1(-45%)	(7) Harry's Halo 8/1, Below form fifth of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, soft, 2/1) 27 days ago. Hood back on, tongue strap back on. Given a chance by handicapper and could sharpen up for latest run. Quite temptingly treated on best 6f form last summer; low-key return (favourite) over 5f.
3	3 3rd (3) (7/1 -17%) Minnesota Lad	7 7/1(-17%)	(3) Minnesota Lad 7/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Creditable second of 12 in handicap (7/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f), finishing best. Potentially well treated if he's tuned up for this after 170 days off. Yet to win a handicap but suited by 6f on soft and primed for big run for in-form yard.
4	13 4th (13) (20/1 +0%) Asadjumeirah	20 20/1(+0%)	(13) Asadjumeirah 20/1, C&D winner. Thirty six runs since last win in 2022. Tenth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (heavy, 7/2) 11 days ago, slowly away. Needs to get back on track. C&D winner on good; heavy ground against him on return and has ground worries again.
5th	5 5th (5) (28/1 -12%) Miss Bella Brand	28 28/1(-12%)	(5) Miss Bella Brand 28/1, Three wins from 12 runs last year. Latest win at Kempton in November. 25/1, last of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 23 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Others make more appeal. Multiple 6f winner, including on soft; well beaten on AW latest; first time in headgear.
6th	4 6th (4) (4/1 -14%) Mereside Diva	4 4/1(-14%)	(4) Mereside Diva 4/1, Two wins from 6 runs last year. 11/4, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Redcar (6f, heavy), suited by emphasis on stamina. Off 6 months. Well drawn and makes plenty of appeal with more to come as a 4yo. Won two 6f handicaps in 2023, including on soft; went well on return last year.
7th	9 7th (9) (6/1 +8%) Blazing Son	6 6/1(+8%)	(9) Blazing Son 6/1, Creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 10/3) 20 days ago. May well be on the premises again. Good AW strike-rate but 1-19 on turf; does have C&D form though and not far away.
8th	11 8th (11) (6/1 +50%) Lord Abama	6 6/1(+50%)	(11) Lord Abama 6/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. 17/2, ninth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 20 days ago. Should be closer to form with that reappearance under his belt. Maiden who looked to find this C&D on the sharp side in a division of the race last year.
9th	12 9th (12) (33/1 -65%) Hurstwood	33 33/1(-65%)	(12) Hurstwood 33/1, Creditable second of 12 in handicap (22/1) at Newcastle (6f), well drawn. Off 158 days. Likely to strip fitter for this. Soundly beaten in all three C&D runs and has yet to shine on his reappearance.
10th	10 10th (10) (22/1 -57%) Patontheback	22 22/1(-57%)	(10) Patontheback 22/1, Seventh of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 22/1) 23 days ago, not knocked about. On a reasonable mark and should strip fitter for reappearance. 0-14 on turf and this C&D looked an inadequate test last June; others more likely.
11th	1 11th (1) (14/1 -17%) Our Absent Friends	14 14/1(-17%)	(1) Our Absent Friends 14/1, Two wins from 4 runs last year. 33/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 38 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Not in great form on AW but back on the same mark as his 6f win on soft at Ayr in July.
12th	6 12th (6) (16/1 -14%) Shandy Star	16 16/1(-14%)	(6) Shandy Star 16/1, 10/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, soft) 27 days ago. Likely to strip fitter for reappearance, so not without hope. Three 6f wins as 2yo; fallow season in 2023 but down weights and better for reappearance.

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18:35 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Mereside Diva got up by the smallest of margins at Redcar in October and makes her return to the fray off a 2lb higher mark, so she has to be respected. However, she could come out second best to GULLIVER, who was only denied by half a length in third at Southwell and reverts to turf on a career-low mark. David O'Meara's veteran looks to have lots in his favour to take his career victories into double digits. Hurstwood and Minnesota Lad could also have a say.

MERESIDE DIVA has a 6-month absence to overcome but she was on the up when last seen and should be seen to good effect, so she's preferred to the well-treated Gulliver, who shaped encouragingly on the AW last time. Minnesota Lad is also considered in an open race.

Gulliver is very well treated now but OUR ABSENT FRIENDS chalked up appealing 6f form on soft last summer and gets the vote.

18:35 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:05 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 12f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (20/1 -43%) Two Brothers	20 20/1(-43%)	(9) Two Brothers 20/1, Three wins from 10 runs last year. 5/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at Doncaster (11.9f, soft) 27 days ago. Could get involved if things drop right. Shaped as if needing reappearance and won second time up last year; should go well.
2	16 2nd (16) (14/1 -40%) Fleur De Mer	14 14/1(-40%)	(16) Fleur De Mer 14/1, Two wins from 6 runs last year. Creditable second of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 2/1) 26 days ago, clear of rest. Should be on the premises again. Good AW record; needs to prove she's as effective on turf but her is in good form.
3	3 3rd (3) (16/1 -14%) Torcello	16 16/1(-14%)	(3) Torcello 16/1, Ten wins from 39 Flat runs. Didn't need to improve to win 3-runner handicap (4/1) at Pontefract (12f, heavy) 18 days ago. This is much more competitive but can't be ruled out. Eleven wins, the latest in small field at Pontefract recently but this is harder.
4	10 4th (10) (12/1 +14%) Faylaq	12 12/1(+14%)	(10) Faylaq 12/1, Twenty nine runs since last win in 2019. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 6/1) 36 days ago, slowly away. Not completely dismissed for all that he's difficult to win with. Promising reappearance but no win since 2019 dampens enthusiasm.
5th	12 5th (12) (33/1 -106%) Strawman	33 33/1(-106%)	(12) Strawman 33/1, 11/1, didn't need to improve to win 11-runner handicap at Newcastle (12.4f), all out. Off 173 days. Likely to strip fitter for this. Third off 2lb higher on soft on 2023 reappearance; each-way claims.
6th	8 6th (8) (11/2 +0%) Fairbanks	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(8) Fairbanks 11/2, Three wins from 4 runs last year. Didn't need to improve to win 3-runner handicap (2/5) at Goodwood (12f, good to firm), keeping on well. Off 10 months. Firmly on the up when last seen, so worthy of consideration despite the long absence. Completed a hat-trick early last summer; off since but could be more to come.
7th	6 7th (6) (14/1 +30%) Forza Orta	14 14/1(+30%)	(6) Forza Orta 14/1, 7/1, below form eighth of 14 in handicap at Haydock (14f, good to firm). Off 7 months. Something to find on form. Win last year came over 2m; third and fifth in last two runnings of this.
8th	13 8th (13) (9/1 +36%) Roost	9 9/1(+36%)	(13) Roost 9/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap at Nottingham (14f, heavy, 11/2), unable to sustain effort. Off 6 months. Others make more appeal. 1m4f winner last year; from leading yard and respected back from wind surgery.
9th	7 9th (7) (18/1 -177%) Arrange	18 18/1(-177%)	(7) Arrange 18/1, Two wins from 6 runs last year. 4/1, good second of 9 in handicap at York (16.2f, soft), clear of rest. Off 6 months. Back down in trip. Can make presence felt. Did well last autumn; trip/ground fine and could go well if fully primed for reappearance.
10th	2 10th (2) (7/2 -17%) To Catch A Thief	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(2) To Catch A Thief 7/2, Promising sort. Two wins from 4 runs last year. Latest win at Newcastle in December. Below form eighth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 15/8). Off 110 days. Firmly expected to get back on the up over this distance and looks the one to beat. Disappointed on hat-trick bid on New Year's Day but retains potential for top yard.
11th	1 11th (1) (33/1 -136%) Emiyn	33 33/1(-136%)	(1) Emiyn 33/1, 40/1, below form eighteenth of 31 in handicap at Newmarket (18f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Significantly back down in trip. Not completely dismissed. This front-runner might be using this as a prep for Chester next month (goes well there).
12th	4 12th (4) (28/1 -100%) Charging Thunder	28 28/1(-100%)	(4) Charging Thunder 28/1, 18/1, respectable 5¾ lengths fifth of 14 to Forza Orta in handicap at York (16.2f, good to firm), faring best of those held up. Off 8 months. Back down in trip. Worth monitoring in the betting on return. Didn't find his best form last year but is well treated as a result.
13th	11 13th (11) (11/1 +31%) Dark Moon Rising	11 11/1(+31%)	(11) Dark Moon Rising 11/1, 5/1, creditable sixth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (12f), not ideally placed. Off 157 days. Reliable sort but he's likely to come on for this. Won at York last summer but bit below that level later in year; off 157 days.
14th	14 14th (14) (3/1 +54%) Kardia	3 3/1(+54%)	(14) Kardia 3/1, Lightly-raced winner. One win from 3 runs last year. 15/2, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Newmarket (12f, soft). Off 169 days. More to offer as a 4yo and merits plenty of respect on return. Good third on 1m4f handicap debut (heavy) final start; yard won this last year.

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19:05 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 12f Race Class Flow

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

FAIRBANKS improved at a rate of knots in handicap company last season, with a hat-trick of victories in the space of a little over a month. The son of Nathaniel has been gelded during his time off and is expected to have more to offer, despite this being his first run since June. Better is expected from To Catch A Thief following his below-par effort at Newcastle on New Year's Day and he enters calculations along with Kardia, who remains open to improvement on her fifth career start.

TO CATCH A THIEF has looked progressive overall and shaped as if ready for the step up to this distance at Newcastle last time, so he's the one to side with after a break. Fairbanks is an obvious danger if tuned up back from 10 months off bidding for the four-timer and Kardia is another one who should do better as a 4yo.

Ed Bethell won this with a lightly raced improver last year and can repeat the feat with KARDIA.

19:05 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:40 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (18/1 +10%) Hombre	18 18/1(+10%)	(10) Hombre 18/1, Twelfth of 14 in handicap (11/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 10 days ago. Makes turf debut. Others more persuasive. Not progressed since handicapping; enough to prove on this turf debut.
2	3 2nd (3) (13/2 +0%) Enderman	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(3) Enderman 13/2, Good fourth of 13 in handicap (10/1) at this C&D (heavy) 11 days ago. Conditions to suit and he made a pleasing return to turf here 11 days ago; shortlisted.
3	6 3rd (6) (9/2 +0%) Stormy Pearl	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(6) Stormy Pearl 9/2, 8/1, second of 13 in handicap at this C&D (heavy) 11 days ago, faring best of those held up. Not taken lightly. Appreciated return to turf when 2nd over C&D 11 days ago; leading player despite 2lb rise.
4	15 4th (15) (17/2 +23%) One For The Ladies	8.5 17/2(+23%)	(15) One For The Ladies 17/2, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Bit below form fourth of 9 in handicap (5/1) at Catterick (5f, heavy) 17 days ago. Conditions won't be a problem & although she's hard to win with, she should go well again.
5th	5 5th (5) (4/1 +20%) Langholm	4 4/1(+20%)	(5) Langholm 4/1, Course winner. Twenty two runs since last win in 2022. Good second of 10 in handicap (9/2) at Catterick (7f, heavy) 17 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Good 2nd at Catterick (7f, heavy) on his return; potentially well drawn; solid contender.
6th	13 6th (13) (5/1 +17%) Yazaman	5 5/1(+17%)	(13) Yazaman 5/1, Temperamental sort. One win from 40 Flat runs. Thirty nine runs since last win in 2020. Good second of 13 in handicap at this C&D (heavy, 15/2) 11 days ago. Losing run stands at 39 but a repeat of his recent C&D second would see him bang there.
7th	16 7th (16) (66/1 -164%) Yaahobby	66 66/1(-164%)	(16) Yaahobby 66/1, 25/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 26 days ago. 3-time AW winner but 0-8 on turf and best efforts in this sphere have come on fast ground.
8th	18 8th (18) (14/1 -27%) Dandys Gold	14 14/1(-27%)	(18) Dandys Gold 14/1, 6/1, respectable 3 lengths fourth of 11 to Smalleytime in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 12 days ago. String of good runs on AW of late; 6f on soft ground fine; should give her running.
9th	12 9th (12) (40/1 +20%) Fylingdale	40 40/1(+20%)	(12) Fylingdale 40/1, One win from 2 runs last year. Twelfth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (heavy, 40/1) 11 days ago. Well beaten here 11 days ago after a long absence; may need faster ground.
10th	17 10th (17) (9/1 +18%) Mc's Wag	9 9/1(+18%)	(17) Mc's Wag 9/1, Creditable fourth of 12 in minor event (10/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 75 days ago. Best effort came on heavy last autumn; unexposed on slow turf; yard in form; interesting.
11th	8 11th (8) (33/1 +34%) Ben Dikduk	33 33/1(+34%)	(8) Ben Dikduk 33/1, 50/1, first run since leaving Kevin Philippart De Foy when eleventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 76 days ago. 0-13; good mark on best efforts but he was well beaten at 50-1 on stable debut in February.
12th	9 12th (9) (12/1 +14%) Elladora	12 12/1(+14%)	(9) Elladora 12/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Sixth of 10 in handicap (22/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 12 days ago, doing too much too soon. Running herself into form for new yard and conditions will suit; one to consider.
13th	14 13th (14) (40/1 -60%) Irish Dancer	40 40/1(-60%)	(14) Irish Dancer 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 9 in novice at Doncaster (6f, good to firm, 250/1). Off 9 months. Makes handicap debut. Finished last in three maiden/novice runs; had wind surgery prior to his handicap debut.
14th	4 14th (4) (40/1 -21%) Hailey Ya Mal	40 40/1(-21%)	(4) Hailey Ya Mal 40/1, 28/1, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 26 days ago. Makes turf debut. Whiff of ability on AW but the forecast soft ground is a concern now switched to turf.
15th	7 15th (7) (18/1 -50%) Eldeyaar	18 18/1(-50%)	(7) Eldeyaar 18/1, Eighth of 10 in handicap (11/2) at Newcastle (6f) 26 days ago, doing too much too soon. Two 6f wins last autumn; good 2nd on AW last month; one to consider with soft ground fine.
16th	2 16th (2) (25/1 -108%) Kaidu	25 25/1(-108%)	(2) Kaidu 25/1, Respectable third of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 12/1). Off 99 days. First run for yard after leaving Archie Watson. Bits of form for other yards but swerved soft ground; risky on stable debut.
17th	19 17th (19) (50/1 -52%) Atrafan	50 50/1(-52%)	(19) Atrafan 50/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Tenth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 33/1) 20 days ago. Tongue strap back on, cheekpieces back on. Uphill task. Multiple AW winner but quiet in recent starts; first turf start since August 2017.

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19:40 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

STORMY PEARL took a step back in the right direction on her return to turf when runner-up over C&D last week after a couple of spins on the all-weather earlier in the year. She has gone up 2lb, but won off 1lb higher at Hamilton last July and gets the vote to go one better. Langholm went close on his first run of the season at Catterick and is capable of another decent showing, while Yazaman and Enderman complete the shortlist.

STORMY PEARL caught the eye when runner-up on her third start for this yard over C&D 11 days ago and looks ready to strike. Langholm made a creditable return when second at Catterick and is potentially on a handy mark if building on that, with the rejuvenated Smalleytime another to consider.

Langholm can go well but MC'S WAG ran her best race on the one occasion she's faced slow turf and could still have more to offer.

19:40 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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