Thirsk Races & Results Tomform Saturday 22nd April 2023
There were 58 Races on Saturday 22nd April 2023 across 8 meetings. There was 8 races at Bangor, 7 races at Newbury, 8 races at Thirsk, 7 races at Limerick, 7 races at Navan, 8 races at Ayr, 7 races at Brighton, 6 races at Nottingham, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 22nd April 2023
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(4) Sergeant Wilko 2/1, Shaped best when second of 8 in minor event at Musselburgh (5f, soft, 11/1) on debut 14 days ago, edged out only late on. Can improve on that effort to go one better.
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2nd (6) (0.91/1 -36%) Valadero
0.91
0.91/1(-36%)
(6) Valadero 0.91/1, Made a promising debut when second of 16 in the Brocklesby at Doncaster (5f, heavy, 3/1) 21 days ago, worn down near finish. Not taken lightly.
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3rd (2) (5/1 +55%) Bombay Bazaar
5
5/1(+55%)
(2) Bombay Bazaar 5/1, Foaled March 7. Kodiac colt. Dam 1m winner out of useful winner up to 6f (2-y-o 5f winner) Miss Lahar. Merits consideration on debut, especially if market vibes are strong.
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1
4th (1) (33/1 +18%) Arc Shadowfax
33
33/1(+18%)
(1) Arc Shadowfax 33/1, Foaled February 20. 17,000 gns foal, 12,000 gns yearling, Harry Angel colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 5f winner Suetonius and 6f winner Deevious Beau. Rare 2-y-o runner for yard.
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8
5th (8) (66/1 -371%) Patasola
66
66/1(-371%)
(8) Patasola 66/1, Foaled February 22. 6,500 gns yearling, Bungle Inthejungle filly. Dam 7f winner. One of 2 runners in the line-up for her trainer.
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5
6th (5) (25/1 +38%) Socialise
25
25/1(+38%)
(5) Socialise 25/1, Foaled February 8. £48,000 yearling, Advertise gelding. Dam maiden (stayed 7f), half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Zumbi. Has speed in his pedigree.
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7
7th (7) (16/1 +36%) Oceanic Wonder
16
16/1(+36%)
(7) Oceanic Wonder 16/1, Foaled April 1. Pastoral Pursuits filly. Dam 1¼m-1½m winner. Yard's 2-y-os often in need of their first outing.
LTO Selection:
12:55 Thirsk Maiden (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Based on the information provided, 0.67/1 (6) VALADERO and 2.5/1 (4) SERGEANT WILKO both have promising debut performances and could potentially do well in their next race. 8/1 (2) BOMBAY BAZAAR is also worth considering, especially if there are strong market vibes. The other horses do not have as much information available to make a prediction.
Having been narrowly denied in the Brocklesby on his racecourse debut, it might take a special performance to prevent VALADERO, who looks sure to progress, from going one better. The third did that form no harm when finishing an extremely unlucky fourth at Beverley on Wednesday, after being repeatedly short of room late on. Sergeant Wilko, akin to the selection, was just touched off on his first start and must be feared. Bombay Bazaar heads the remainder.
The opener can go the way of SERGEANT WILKO who went like the best horse for much of the race at Musselburgh a fortnight ago, looking in command approaching the final 100 yds before edged out only late on. He is preferred to Valadero who also shaped promisingly when runner-up in the Brocklesby at the start of the month. Bombay Bazaar is the pick of the remainder.
Sergeant Wilko shaped very well on debut but so did VALADERO and he can come out on top for his in-form stable.
12:55 Thirsk Maiden (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(6) Old Smoke 0.73/1, Upped in trip for turf debut, improved when second of 11 in minor event at Redcar (1m, soft, 5/2) 12 days ago, clear of rest. Sets the standard and can get off the mark.
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1
2nd (1) (11/1 -69%) Abu Royal
11
11/1(-69%)
(1) Abu Royal 11/1, Made some appeal on paper, but very green when sixth of 9 in maiden at Kempton (1m, 5/1) on debut 17 days ago. Needs to have learnt plenty from his first experience.
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3
3rd (3) (8/1 +60%) Hills Of Gold
8
8/1(+60%)
(3) Hills Of Gold 8/1, Some encouragement on first start, but wasn't seen to best effect when eighth of 14 in minor event at Redcar (7f, good to soft, 20/1) next time, racing closest to the stand side. Off 6 months/gelded.
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4
4th (4) (7.5/1 +46%) I Still Have Faith
7.5
7.5/1(+46%)
(4) I Still Have Faith 7.5/1, Showed more when fourth of 11 in maiden at Newbury (6.5f, good to soft, 16/1). Off 10 months (gelded) ahead of first run for yard after leaving Ian Williams. Could do better again upped further in trip.
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5th (9) (16/1 -146%) Ubettabequick
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16/1(-146%)
(9) Ubettabequick 16/1, €350,000 yearling and showed promise on debut when fourth of 8 in maiden at Newcastle (1m, 6/1) 22 days ago. Can get involved with progress to come.
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2
6th (2) (125/1 -25%) Azaim
125
125/1(-25%)
(2) Azaim 125/1, Fared no better than first time up when sixth of 8 in minor event at Newcastle (6f, 33/1) 29 days ago. Longer distance not enough to tempt.
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7
7th (7) (4/1 +0%) Paternoster Square
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4/1(+0%)
(7) Paternoster Square 4/1, €125,000 yearling, Invincible Spirit gelding. Half-brother to useful 2-y-o 1m winner Paramount and 2-y-o 1m winner Moutarde, both in France. Respected for yard who can ready a newcomer.
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8
8th (8) (100/1 +0%) Hope To Dance
100
100/1(+0%)
(8) Hope To Dance 100/1, Very green when last of 8 in maiden at Redcar (7f, good to firm, 66/1) on debut. Best watched on return from 7 months off.
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5
9th (5) (100/1 +33%) London Legend
100
100/1(+33%)
(5) London Legend 100/1, Well held on debut when last of 12 in maiden at Newcastle (10.2f, 125/1) in November, pulling hard. Down in trip but easy enough to look elsewhere.
LTO Selection:
13:25 Thirsk Stakes (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Based on the summary, 1/1 (6) OLD SMOKE seems like the strongest contender as it has recently improved in its last race, is clear of the rest, and sets the standard for the race. 4/1 (7) PATERNOSTER SQUARE and 7.5/1 (9) UBETTABEQUICK also show some promise, but 1/1 (6) OLD SMOKE appears to be the standout.
Old Smoke was unfortunate not to have opened his account at Redcar last time having been denied a clear run at a crucial stage and, though he merits respect, a chance is taken on UBETTABEQUICK. Out of Wootton Bassett and a half-sister to the talented Above, who was Group 3-placed in Germany as a juvenile, the 350,000-euro purchase could be one to watch this season. Market support should be noted for Paternoster Square ahead of his debut.
OLD SMOKE has been placed on all 3 of his starts so far, finding only the Gosden-trained favourite too strong at Redcar last time, and he can open his account this time around. The main danger could be Paternoster Square who is respected on debut, ahead of Ubettabequick.
Unless the betting speaks for Paternoster Square this looks a very good opportunity for OLD SMOKE to get off the mark.
(6) Democracy Dilemma 4.5/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in February. Ran at least as well when second of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 17/2) 15 days ago, narrowly denied by an improver. Shortlisted.
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10
2nd (10) (6/1 +57%) Thankuappreciate
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6/1(+57%)
(10) Thankuappreciate 6/1, After 7 months off, ran well on handicap debut when third of 8 at Nottingham (5f, heavy, 9/1) 10 days ago, though again slowly away. Could come on for his recent run.
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9
3rd (9) (20/1 +20%) Jm Jungle
20
20/1(+20%)
(9) Jm Jungle 20/1, Not in the same form as previous outing when seventh of 10 in nursery at Ayr (6f, good, 14/1). Off 7 months/gelded.
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7
4th (7) (5/1 +64%) Seantrabh
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5/1(+64%)
(7) Seantrabh 5/1, Off the mark at third attempt when making all in 7-runner minor event at Catterick (5f, heavy, 15/8) in October. Needs to continue his progress now handicapping having been gelded.
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1
5th (1) (7/1 -8%) Clearpoint
7
7/1(-8%)
(1) Clearpoint 7/1, Won first 2 starts but below-par upped in grade on both subsequent outings, 9¼ lengths eighth of 11 to Proverb in listed race at Longchamp (5f, soft, 6/1) in October. Could get back on track now handicapping.
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5
6th (5) (20/1 -67%) Northcliff
20
20/1(-67%)
(5) Northcliff 20/1, Remains a maiden but outran his odds (66/1) when third of 19 in sales race at York (6f, good) on final outing last season. Capable of playing a part if ready to go after 8 months off (has been gelded).
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13
7th (13) (33/1 +0%) Miss Brazen
33
33/1(+0%)
(13) Miss Brazen 33/1, C&D winner in July last year. Again ran well when second of 6 in minor event at Musselburgh (5f, good to firm, 15/8) later the same month. Goes handicapping on first run for yard after leaving K. R. Burke.
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11
8th (11) (8.5/1 +6%) Secret Guest
8.5
8.5/1(+6%)
(11) Secret Guest 8.5/1, Confirmed debut promise when winning maiden at Beverley (5f) in July. 22¾ lengths last of 8 to Legend of Xanadu in listed race at Doncaster (6f, heavy, 25/1) 4 months later. Makes handicap debut (has been gelded)
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3
9th (3) (7/1 -100%) Washington Heights
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7/1(-100%)
(3) Washington Heights 7/1, Ran another good race when 2¼ lengths third of 16 to Cold Case in listed Two-Year-Old Trophy at Redcar (6f, good to soft, 12/1). One to note as he makes his seasonal/handicap debut.
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2
10th (2) (8.5/1 +29%) Redemption Time
8.5
8.5/1(+29%)
(2) Redemption Time 8.5/1, Won minor event at Bath (5f) in June but down the field on his following 2 starts, fifteenth of 19 in sales race at York (6f, good, 6/1) in August. Off 8 months/gelded ahead of his handicap bow.
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11th (12) (16/1 +20%) Sparkling Red
16
16/1(+20%)
(12) Sparkling Red 16/1, C&D winner. However, failed to justify short odds (5/6) when only third of 4 in minor event at Ripon (5f, good to firm) in August. Needs to find more back at this venue now handicapping.
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12th (4) (12/1 -20%) Star Of Lady M
12
12/1(-20%)
(4) Star Of Lady M 12/1, Four wins from 9 runs last year. 8/1, creditable 3 lengths third of 6 to Shouldvebeenaring in listed race at Ripon (6f, good to firm) when last seen in August. Back in handicap company on her return.
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13th (8) (28/1 -133%) Can To Can
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28/1(-133%)
(8) Can To Can 28/1, Again found it tough in listed company when 14¾ lengths last of 11 to Prince of Pillo at Ayr (5f, good, 40/1) in September. Makes handicap debut on first run for yard after leaving Charlie & Mark Johnston.
LTO Selection:
14:00 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
6/1 (3) WASHINGTON HEIGHTS could do well as he has a good track record and is making his seasonal/handicap debut. 6.5/1 (7) SEANTRABH and 8/1 (6) DEMOCRACY DILEMMA also show promise based on their recent performances. However, it is difficult to make a definite prediction without more information about the specific conditions of the upcoming race.
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS was caught late on in a valuable York race last August, before going on to pick up some valuable black type with a third-placed finish in Redcar's Two Year Old Trophy. A mark of 90 could be within range on his handicap debut, and he's narrowly preferred to Star Of Lady M, whose third at Goodwood last July to subsequent Prix de l'Abbaye winner The Platinum Queen reads well. Thankuappreciate has the ability to go close too.
A competitive renewal, with preference for WINTER CROWN who won cosily on his seasonal/stable debut at Newcastle in February and appeals as the type to do better now handicapping. He can get the better of Washington Heights who made the frame in all 5 of his starts as a 2-y-o, while Democracy Dilemma is another who merits consideration.
Washington Heights is high on the list but SECRET GUEST (nap) appeals as a sprinter to follow this year.
(2) Chillingham 2.25/1, Made it 2 wins from 4 starts when successful in 9-runner handicap at this C&D (heavy, 9/2) by 3 lengths from Molinari in September, readily. Open to further improvement on his return.
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2nd (9) (16/1 -14%) Zimmerman
16
16/1(-14%)
(9) Zimmerman 16/1, Three wins from 10 runs last year. However, ended the campaign on a low note when tenth of 14 in handicap at York (13.8f, good to soft, 18/1). May just find others stronger on his reappearance.
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3rd (5) (12/1 +25%) Knight Of Honour
12
12/1(+25%)
(5) Knight Of Honour 12/1, Winner of minor event at Sakhir (9.9f) in January but not in the same form in handicaps on his following 2 starts, eighth of 17 at the same C&D 64 days ago. Others preferred as he goes back up in trip.
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11
4th (11) (12/1 -33%) Haizoom
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12/1(-33%)
(11) Haizoom 12/1, Creditable effort upped in grade when 5½ lengths sixth of 15 to Emiyn in handicap at Chester (18.6f, good to soft, 50/1) in September. Needs to pick up where he left off after 7-month absence.
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5th (4) (7/1 +13%) Forza Orta
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7/1(+13%)
(4) Forza Orta 7/1, Back in handicap company, creditable third of 9 at Doncaster (11.9f, heavy, 18/1) on final outing in 2022. Third in last year's renewal of this race and he can give his running again after 6 months off.
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6th (6) (18/1 -125%) La Pulga
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18/1(-125%)
(6) La Pulga 18/1, Gained his first handicap success in 9-runner event at Salisbury (14.2f, good, 4/1) in September. Off 6 months ahead of first run for yard after leaving Harry & Roger Charlton. Remains on a workable mark.
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7th (10) (10/1 +44%) Billy No Mates
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10/1(+44%)
(10) Billy No Mates 10/1, C&D winner on first outing last year. Ran well on both subsequent starts of the campaign, length third of 9 to Zimmerman in handicap at Redcar (1m6f, good to soft, 11/2) in October. Up in grade on return.
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8th (7) (16/1 +20%) Molinari
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16/1(+20%)
(7) Molinari 16/1, Failed to stay longer trip when 13 lengths fifth of 9 to Zimmerman in handicap at Redcar (1m6f, good to soft, 9/2) on final start last year. Had been holding form well previously so could bounce back on return.
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3
9th (3) (6/1 +0%) Emiyn
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6/1(+0%)
(3) Emiyn 6/1, Shaped as if better for run when fifth of 14 in handicap at Musselburgh (1m6f, good to soft, 13/2) 14 days ago. Consistent performer last season and he can be thereabouts once more.
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10th (8) (4.5/1 -29%) Heathen
4.5
4.5/1(-29%)
(8) Heathen 4.5/1, Has shown much improved form fitted with a hood on his last 2 starts, making back-to-back wins when landing 12-runner handicap (11/4) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 47 days ago. Leading contender.
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11th (1) (33/1 +0%) Haliphon
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33/1(+0%)
(1) Haliphon 33/1, Useful on the Flat, recording back-to-back handicap wins at York and Chester last summer. Below that level when second of 5 in novice at Fakenham (2m4f, good) on hurdling debut when last seen in October.
LTO Selection:
14:35 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 12f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
5/1 (8) HEATHEN and 4/1 (2) CHILLINGHAM are the most likely to do well based on their recent form and previous wins. 6/1 (3) EMIYN and 10/1 (6) LA PULGA are also consistent performers who could be in the mix.
Heathen continued his winning run when scoring on his return at Wolverhampton last month, but Ed Dunlop's gelding has yet to win on the turf and he may prove worth taking on now 8lb higher in the ratings. CHILLINGHAM was quite taking when winning over C&D on his handicap debut in September and the four-year-old could prove tough to beat if ready to roll on this seasonal debut, with a 6lb rise looking more than fair. Last-time-out winner La Pulga completes the shortlist.
HEATHEN's form has taken off since fitted with a hood on his last 2 starts, doing well to overcome trouble in-running when successful at Wolverhampton on the latest occasion. The 4-y-o can land the hat-trick in his current mood, with Chillingham feared most having won readily at this C&D when last seen. Emiyn completes the shortlist.
(6) Spycatcher 3.5/1, Disappointing on both outings since finishing runner-up in Group 2 at York last May, the cheekpieces failing to do the trick when 12¾ lengths tenth of 11 to Sense of Duty in Chipchase Stakes at Newcastle (6f, 7/2) 10 months ago. Serious chance in this if ready to roll.
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2
2nd (2) (1.62/1 -30%) Mount Athos
1.62
1.62/1(-30%)
(2) Mount Athos 1.62/1, C&D winner who completed an easy hat-trick on return from 5 months off in 8-runner handicap at Kempton (7f, 8/11) 24 days ago, having the run of the race. Destined for better things so should make a bold bid for the 4-timer.
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1
3rd (1) (10/1 -150%) Escobar
10
10/1(-150%)
(1) Escobar 10/1, Better than ever at the age of 8 when bagging the Challenge Cup over 7f at Ascot (good to soft) in October. Below his best when mid-field back there under a penalty in the Balmoral a fortnight later but won first time up last season so is high on the shortlist.
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4th (7) (5/1 +44%) Symbolize
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5/1(+44%)
(7) Symbolize 5/1, C&D winner. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventeenth of 20 in Balmoral handicap (20/1) at Ascot (8f, good to soft) 6 months ago. First run for yard after leaving Andrew Balding (55,000 gns) and market should prove informative.
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5
5th (5) (28/1 -75%) Azano
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28/1(-75%)
(5) Azano 28/1, Proved more miss than hit since last summer well-beaten fourth in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) when last seen in December. Yard look to have stronger claims with Escobar.
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4
6th (4) (4/1 +56%) Albasheer
4
4/1(+56%)
(4) Albasheer 4/1, Debut 7f winner at Doncaster in 2020 who shaped well after 11 months off when runner-up in conditions event at Salisbury (6f) in August 2021. Finished down the field in a listed event a month later but not seen since and has switched yards for 130,000 gns. Watch betting.
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3
|RR| (3) (25/1 +0%) Snazzy Jazzy
25
25/1(+0%)
(3) Snazzy Jazzy 25/1, Did well to get as close as he did under the circumstances when sixth of 10 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to firm, well-backed 9/4), very slowly away. Returns from 9 months off but others make more appeal.
LTO Selection:
15:10 Thirsk Stakes (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
1.1/1 (2) MOUNT ATHOS is predicted to do well based on the summary provided.
ESCOBAR arrives in this conditions stakes contest as the highest rated and the nine-year-old could regain the winning thread now returned to his last winning distance. Mount Athos has fitness assured and arrives in fine fettle having completed a hat-trick at Kempton last month. James Tate's colt is likely capable of better and is feared most. Spycatcher may prove more competitive in these calmer waters.
MOUNT ATHOS is a colt firmly on the up and, with the advantage of race fitness over his rivals, James Tate's 4-y-o gets the verdict to complete an impressive 4-timer. Escobar isn't getting any younger, but he's a very smart handicapper so he could be the one to give the selection most to think about, ahead of Spycatcher and stable-switcher Albasheer.
(12) Atomise 16/1, Ran respectably when seventh of 11 in handicap (14/1) at Newcastle (6f), slowly away. Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Charlie Fellowes (14,000 gns) and this should reveal where she's at.
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1st (7) (2.75/1 +21%) Maple Jack
2.75
2.75/1(+21%)
(7) Maple Jack 2.75/1, Bolted up at Ayr in September but not in same for under a penalty when fifth of 11 there a week later (6f, heavy). Every chance of regaining the winning thread provided he's ready to roll.
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3
2nd (3) (14/1 +13%) Huddle Up
14
14/1(+13%)
(3) Huddle Up 14/1, Tailed-off last of 12 in handicap (11/1) at this C&D (good to firm) 10 months ago. Is now 5 lb below the mark off which he scored at Navan on final run in 2021 for previous connections, so there's cause for optimism.
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1
3rd (1) (11/1 -83%) Hiya Maite
11
11/1(-83%)
(1) Hiya Maite 11/1, Latest win at Southwell in December. Fifth of 7 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 6/4) 3 months ago. Back up in trip. Yet to win on turf but could have a say after a break.
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8
4th (8) (3.5/1 +42%) Lord Abama
3.5
3.5/1(+42%)
(8) Lord Abama 3.5/1, Possibly found the race coming too soon when eighth of 11 on handicap debut at Newcastle (7.1f, 3/1) 22 days ago. Can bounce back.
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2
5th (2) (12/1 +14%) Abate
12
12/1(+14%)
(2) Abate 12/1, Course winner. Again below form when tenth of 12 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, soft, 28/1) 6 months ago. Given a chance by the assessor.
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6
6th (6) (12/1 -100%) Phoenix Beach
12
12/1(-100%)
(6) Phoenix Beach 12/1, 15/2, possibly needed the run after 6 months off when sixth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, heavy) 20 days ago. Could take a step forward on that effort here.
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14
7th (14) (10/1 +29%) Claim The Stars
10
10/1(+29%)
(14) Claim The Stars 10/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. 12/1, ran well after 3 months off when third of 8 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 13 days ago, faring best of those held up.
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11
8th (11) (10/1 +44%) Kats Bob
10
10/1(+44%)
(11) Kats Bob 10/1, 25/1, not seen to best effect when fifth of 12 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.2f, soft), never nearer. May need this outing after 6 months off.
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10
9th (10) (14/1 +0%) So Grateful
14
14/1(+0%)
(10) So Grateful 14/1, Three wins from 14 runs last year. 2/1, failed to meet expectations when seventh of 8 in handicap at Southwell (5f). Off 3 months. Back up in trip. Difficult ask.
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5
10th (5) (18/1 -29%) Muker
18
18/1(-29%)
(5) Muker 18/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2020. Last of 11 in handicap (13/2) at Southwell (5f) 6 months ago. Up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Paul Midgley.
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13
11th (13) (16/1 -14%) Star Of Aria
16
16/1(-14%)
(13) Star Of Aria 16/1, 13/2, run best excused when eighth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, heavy) 20 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Enters calculations back up at 6f with that outing under his belt.
LTO Selection:
15:45 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
It is difficult to accurately predict which horse will do well based solely on this summary, as there is limited information provided on their current form and ability. However, 3.5/1 (7) MAPLE JACK may have a good chance of regaining the winning thread if he is ready to roll, and 20/1 (13) STAR OF ARIA could enter calculations back up at 6f with a recent outing under his belt.
LORD ABAMA's stamina appeared stretched by the 7f trip at Newcastle and he is fancied to go well now switched to the turf back over 6f. Maple Jack appeared to be heading in the right direction when last seen in the autumn and he may play a part if in the same form on this return. Hiya Maite certainly has a race of this nature within his compass on the pick of his form.
An ultra-competitive contest which can go the way of MAPLE JACK, who bolted up at Ayr last September and Julie Camacho's charge can make a winning return from 6 months off the track. Star of Aria is best excused his reappearance effort so he could emerge as the main threat, ahead of Phoenix Beach.
(1) Society Lion 5/1, 11/1, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 16 days ago. Can give a good account.
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2
2nd (2) (4/1 -100%) Cold Stare
4
4/1(-100%)
(2) Cold Stare 4/1, On a losing run but he shaped well after 5 months off when strong-travelling fourth of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, heavy) 20 days ago, left with lot to do. Cheekpieces back on. Interesting.
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6
3rd (6) (10/1 +29%) Parisiac
10
10/1(+29%)
(6) Parisiac 10/1, Hooded for 1st time, last of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f, 33/1) 79 days ago. Has it to prove now.
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4
4th (4) (4/1 +47%) As If By Chance
4
4/1(+47%)
(4) As If By Chance 4/1, C&D winner. 11/2, fair fifth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 19 days ago, never nearer. Looks competitive on form.
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11
5th (11) (20/1 +29%) Ramiro
20
20/1(+29%)
(11) Ramiro 20/1, Only tenth of 12 to Society Lion in handicap (50/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f), missing break. Off 9 months. Hooded for 1st time now.
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8
6th (8) (7/1 +56%) Little Earl
7
7/1(+56%)
(8) Little Earl 7/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 18/1) 24 days ago. Others appeal more.
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3
7th (3) (10/1 +9%) After John
10
10/1(+9%)
(3) After John 10/1, Three wins from 10 runs last year. Latest win at Newcastle in December. Tenth of 12 in handicap (11/2) at Newcastle (6f) 50 days ago so needs to bounce back.
8th
5
8th (5) (10/1 -11%) Kapono
10
10/1(-11%)
(5) Kapono 10/1, 13/2, good second of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 22 days ago. In the picture.
9th
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9th (10) (22/1 -38%) Impeller
22
22/1(-38%)
(10) Impeller 22/1, Tenth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 12/1). Off 169 days. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort.
10th
12
10th (12) (16/1 +20%) Showmolina
16
16/1(+20%)
(12) Showmolina 16/1, Ex-Irish gelding who came in fourteenth of 18 in handicap at Leopardstown (7f, soft). Off 6 months. Merits consideration for his new yard at these weights.
11th
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11th (7) (14/1 -17%) Cotai West
14
14/1(-17%)
(7) Cotai West 14/1, Last of 9 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm, 11/4). Off 7 months. Others more persuasive.
LTO Selection:
16:15 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Based on the summary provided, 12/1 (5) KAPONO and 8/1 (4) AS IF BY CHANCE seem to have the best recent form and are likely to do well in the upcoming race. However, 20/1 (12) SHOWMOLINA could also be considered as they may perform better with their new yard at favorable weights. 2/1 (2) COLD STARE and 4/1 (1) SOCIETY LION also have potential, but their recent performances are not as strong.
The value may lie with AFTER JOHN, who has been runner-up on both career runs over C&D, including in this event 12 months ago, and has paid his way on the all-weather over the winter. Iain Jardine's charge may have last won on turf in August 2020 but he is narrowly preferred to the well-handicapped Cold Stare, who ran a promising race on his return at Doncaster. Society Lion is another to consider, along with Cotai West and Kapono.
COLD STARE caught the eye when a strong-travelling fourth on his return at Doncaster and can capitalise on an easing mark here. C&D winner As If By Chance is another weighted to have a say and next on the list ahead of Newcastle-second Kapono.
(14) Hilary's Boy 12/1, C&D winner. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 14/1) 53 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Les Eyre. Plenty to find on form.
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1st (2) (5/1 +0%) Isle Of Dreams
5
5/1(+0%)
(2) Isle Of Dreams 5/1, Four wins from 7 runs last year. 7/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Catterick (5f, heavy) 10 days ago, driven out. Looks competitive on form.
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1
2nd (1) (4.5/1 +36%) Slainte Mhath
4.5
4.5/1(+36%)
(1) Slainte Mhath 4.5/1, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap (7/4) at Redcar (6f, soft) 12 days ago by 3½ lengths from Hurt You Never, slowly away. Player.
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3rd (16) (6.5/1 +64%) Bomb Squad
6.5
6.5/1(+64%)
(16) Bomb Squad 6.5/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. Eighth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 6/1) 47 days ago. Others more persuasive.
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20
4th (20) (7.5/1 +38%) Stallone
7.5
7.5/1(+38%)
(20) Stallone 7.5/1, Thirty four runs since last win in 2019. Ninth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 14/1) 13 days ago. Visor back on. Others more persuasive.
5th
15
5th (15) (33/1 +18%) Ey Up Its Jazz
33
33/1(+18%)
(15) Ey Up Its Jazz 33/1, 5/1, bit below form third of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW). Off 12 months. Rejoined yard after leaving Jim Boyle. Something to find on form.
6th
3
6th (3) (10/1 -100%) Impressor
10
10/1(-100%)
(3) Impressor 10/1, 4/1, improved on recent efforts to win 9-runner handicap at Redcar (6f, soft) 12 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
7th
8
7th (8) (6.5/1 +59%) Macho Pride
6.5
6.5/1(+59%)
(8) Macho Pride 6.5/1, Twenty five runs since last win in 2021. Eighth of 11 in handicap (14/1) at Newcastle (6f) 29 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Ben Haslam. Has work to do.
8th
7
8th (7) (50/1 -25%) Wade's Magic
50
50/1(-25%)
(7) Wade's Magic 50/1, Ninth of 13 in handicap (16/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f). Off 162 days. Others more persuasive.
9th
19
9th (19) (11/1 -10%) Hurt You Never
11
11/1(-10%)
(19) Hurt You Never 11/1, Creditable 3½ lengths second of 8 to Slainte Mhath in handicap at Redcar (6f, soft, 5/1) 12 days ago. Can give a good account.
10th
12
10th (12) (9/1 -13%) Merry Secret
9
9/1(-13%)
(12) Merry Secret 9/1, Unreliable sort. C&D winner. Latest win at Newcastle in March. 9/1, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 9 days ago, nearest finish.
11th
5
11th (5) (28/1 -27%) Hurstwood
28
28/1(-27%)
(5) Hurstwood 28/1, Three wins from 9 runs last year. Last of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 8/1). Off 141 days. Others more persuasive.
12th
18
12th (18) (28/1 +44%) Point Of Woods
28
28/1(+44%)
(18) Point Of Woods 28/1, Unreliable type. C&D winner. 80/1, last of 10 in handicap at Redcar (6f, soft). Off 180 days.
13th
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13th (9) (28/1 -75%) Gowanlad
28
28/1(-75%)
(9) Gowanlad 28/1, 6/1, last of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 58 days ago.
14th
4
14th (4) (9/1 -13%) Toptime
9
9/1(-13%)
(4) Toptime 9/1, C&D winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year. 6/1 and visored for 1st time, seventh of 10 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 16 days ago, never nearer. Back up in trip.
15th
17
15th (17) (28/1 -12%) Flavius Titus
28
28/1(-12%)
(17) Flavius Titus 28/1, 7/2, eighth of 9 in handicap at Catterick (6f, heavy). Off 179 days.
LTO Selection:
16:50 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Based on the summary, the horse with the best chance of doing well appears to be 7.5/1 (1) SLAINTE MHATH. It has won its last race by an impressive margin and is described as a
ISLE OF DREAMS began this season at Catterick the way she ended the last - in victory - and stepping back up in trip could see her land the five-timer. Versatile in regards to the ground as well, Declan Carroll's mare can see off Redcar scorer Slainte Mhath and Quercus, who has only a length to find with the selection from when they last met. Others to note include Hurt You Never, Impressor and Merry Secret.
IMPRESSOR bounced back to form in tenacious fashion when scoring at Redcar 12 days ago and a similar performance should see him go close. Slainte Mhath landed a gamble in good style back on turf at the same meeting so is another to consider along with Isle of Dreams, who completed a 4-timer when making a winning comeback at Catterick.
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