14:40 Thirsk Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 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	16 1st (16) (12/1 +14%) Titan Rock		12 12/1(+14%)																															(16) Titan Rock 12/1, First run since leaving John Quinn when ninth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 9/1) 77 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter. 1lb below the mark he defied on AW last March but not at best last twice; hood added.
2	11 2nd (11) (7/1 +22%) Look Back Smiling		7 7/1(+22%)																															(11) Look Back Smiling 7/1, Untrustworthy individual. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Doncaster in March. 13/2, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Leicester (8.2f, heavy) 7 days ago. Live each-way chance if able to build on that effort. Won Doncaster Spring Mile in March; creditable fourth at Leicester last weekend;.
3	5 3rd (5) (50/1 -257%) Autumn Festival		50 50/1(-257%)																															(5) Autumn Festival 50/1, Eight wins from 31 Flat runs. 33/1, last of 9 in handicap at Kempton (8f). Off 166 days ahead of this debut for new yard and he's opposable. Fourth in this last year; did well on soft/heavy last autumn; returns for a new stable.
4	9 4th (9) (16/1 +20%) Redarna		16 16/1(+20%)																															(9) Redarna 16/1, Winner of this race in 2022. 28/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.1f, good to soft) 13 days ago, faring best of those held up. Likely to find one or two too good. Won this in 2022; a veteran now but recent 7f reappearance was quite promising.
5th	2 5th (2) (25/1 -25%) Mirsky		25 25/1(-25%)																															(2) Mirsky 25/1, 6¼ lengths seventh of 9 to Fast Raaj in listed race (22/1) at Deauville (7f). Off 6 months ahead of this yard/handicap debut. Mark appears to be on the high side. Useful 1m winner in France; betting check needed on debut for much respected new yard.
6th	4 6th (4) (10/1 +50%) Eilean Dubh		10 10/1(+50%)																															(4) Eilean Dubh 10/1, Ninth of 11 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.1f, good to soft, 11/1) 13 days ago. Hopes pinned on the first-time visor sparking a revival. Below last winning mark but always towards rear on recent 7f reappearance; visor added.
7th	1 7th (1) (5/1 +9%) Northern Express		5 5/1(+9%)																															(1) Northern Express 5/1, Winner of this race 12 months ago. Respectable fifth of 15 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good to firm, 12/1) 16 days ago. That run will have blown away the cobwebs and he's a must for the shortlist. Won this last year and primed for another bold bid after encouraging reappearance.
8th	7 8th (7) (5/1 +58%) Quest For Fun		5 5/1(+58%)																															(7) Quest For Fun 5/1, Course winner. Latest win at Catterick in October. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.1f, good to soft, 12/1) 13 days ago. Enters calculations. Shaped well on Musselburgh return but stamina an unknown racing beyond 7f for first time.
9th	15 9th (15) (9/2 +10%) Thunder Roar		4.5 9/2(+10%)																															(15) Thunder Roar 9/2, Latest win at Doncaster in October. Creditable third of 9 in handicap at Leicester (8.2f, heavy, 7/2) 7 days ago, never nearer. Should make his presence felt. Second to Look Back Smiling in Spring Mile; had that rival behind when third last weekend.
10th	13 10th (13) (10/1 +0%) Pisanello		10 10/1(+0%)																															(13) Pisanello 10/1, 25/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at York (7.9f, heavy) when last seen in October, merely passing beaten rivals. Back down to the mark off which he narrowly outpointed Look Back Smiling at Hamilton last summer and he's not without hope. On winning mark and has good record fresh (second in this on 2023 return); considered.
11th	3 11th (3) (16/1 -113%) La Trinidad		16 16/1(-113%)																															(3) La Trinidad 16/1, 7/2, below form seventh of 12 in handicap at York (7.9f, heavy) when last seen in October. Remains 9 lb above last winning mark but he could have a part to play all the same, provided he's ready to roll following a break. Placed twice last autumn and on competitive mark if ready to roll after 204 days off.
12th	8 12th (8) (33/1 -65%) Cruyff Turn		33 33/1(-65%)																															(8) Cruyff Turn 33/1, 33/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at York (7.9f, heavy) on final start of last season. Now 1 lb below last winning mark but yard saddles a more appealing candidate here in Quest For Fun. Well handicapped but only eighth to Northern Express in this on 2023 reappearance.
13th	10 13th (10) (17/2 +39%) Racingbreaks Ryder		8.5 17/2(+39%)																															(10) Racingbreaks Ryder 17/2, 20/1, below form eleventh of 21 in handicap at Newbury (8f, good) 14 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Will need to find improvement from somewhere if he's to emerge on top here. Well treated on his form last spring and could be sharper for reappearance; not discounted.
14th	12 14th (12) (33/1 -32%) Bajan Bandit		33 33/1(-32%)																															(12) Bajan Bandit 33/1, 18/1, fifteenth of 17 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good) 18 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Did well at 3; should be sharper for reappearance but ease in the ground a worry.

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14:40 Thirsk Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

THUNDER ROAR has made a pleasing start to the season, with three consecutive placed efforts, and he can get his head in front today. The five-year-old runs off the same mark as his third over 1m at Leicester, where he stayed on well to finish a length behind the winner. Northern Express may improve for his seasonal reappearance over 7f at Newmarket and warrants respect lining up off a 9lb higher mark than when winning this race last year. Hiromichi isn't ruled out raised 4lb after scoring over 1m at Ripon last week, while Redarna won this race in 2022 and isn't easily discounted.

The one who appeals most is QUEST FOR FUN, who travelled well for a long way before tiring late on when fourth on his seasonal reappearance at Musselburgh. He was broadly progressive in 2023 and may well have more to offer this year. Last year's winner Northern Express also shaped well on his return at Newmarket and he is feared most. That said, Hiromichi did the job well at Ripon last weekend and he is also high on the shortlist, while Pisanello is worth a second look, too.

Last year's one-two NORTHERN EXPRESS and Pisanello could be primed for bold bids, with the former taken to come out on top again.

14:40 Thirsk Handicap (Class 2) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 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	5 1st (5) (11/1 -10%) Star Of Lady M		11 11/1(-10%)																															(5) Star Of Lady M 11/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Lingfield in April. 8¼ lengths tenth of 13 to Adaay In Devon in listed race at Bath (5f, good to soft, 33/1) 15 days ago. Not taken lightly back in this more suitable grade. Struggled in Listed company last time but she'd been running well on AW beforehand.
2	9 2nd (9) (16/1 +20%) Reigning Profit		16 16/1(+20%)																															(9) Reigning Profit 16/1, Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft, 11/1) 13 days ago, headed 2f out and weakening. Cheekpieces back on. Has work to do. High in the weights and made a low-key return to turf last month.
3	10 3rd (10) (10/1 -25%) Elegant Erin		10 10/1(-25%)																															(10) Elegant Erin 10/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap (6/1) at Beverley (5f, good to soft) 9 days ago, not ideally placed. Others more persuasive. Retains ability and on a handy mark; stall 1 perhaps not ideal though.
4	1 4th (1) (4/1 -14%) Arecibo		4 4/1(-14%)																															(1) Arecibo 4/1, It is now twenty eight runs since his last win in 2021 but he ran a cracker making his stable debut/after 7 months off when second at Musselburgh (5f) 2 weeks ago. Nicely clear of the remainder then and feasible to think he can figure again. High-class sprinter in his prime; good second on stable debut last month; each-way claims.
5th	12 5th (12) (11/1 +21%) Khabib		11 11/1(+21%)																															(12) Khabib 11/1, Latest win at Southwell in November. 28/1, below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 62 days ago. Still, he's not out of things returned to turf. Near miss in this race in 2022; on a handy mark but might not want significant rain.
6th	14 6th (14) (5/1 +17%) Maximum Impact		5 5/1(+17%)																															(14) Maximum Impact 5/1, Sharp juvenile who won first 2 starts for Alice Haynes last summer. Struggled up in grade in trio of starts thereafter but confirmed he retains ability back from 6 months off when fourth of 7 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f) for new yard 19 days ago. Needs to build on that now. Won his first 2 starts; found life tougher since; needs more than on stable debut.
7th	3 7th (3) (17/2 +58%) Tinto		8.5 17/2(+58%)																															(3) Tinto 17/2, Course winner who got back on the scoresheet in first-time cheekpieces at Redcar (6f) in August and best effort for some time when second in Ayr Silver Cup on final start. Probably needed the run on return at Doncaster in March but headgear again left off here. Low-key return six weeks ago; headgear again absent and looks vulnerable at this trip.
8th	15 8th (15) (9/1 +18%) Glory Fighter		9 9/1(+18%)																															(15) Glory Fighter 9/1, Best effort for a while when taking C&D handicap in the mud on penultimate start and not seen to best effect at Epsom subsequently, his blindfold removed late and keeping on steadily. Remains on a fair mark and no surprise to see him thereabouts. C&D win last month was followed by modest effort at Epsom 11 days ago; this more suitable.
9th	4 9th (4) (14/1 +13%) Tatterstall		14 14/1(+13%)																															(4) Tatterstall 14/1, Landed inaugural 3-y-o "Dash" at Epsom (5f) last term but nearer last than first all 3 starts thereafter in similarly competitive handicaps. Undergone wind surgery ahead of this return to action and he did win on his respective return last season. Form tailed off as a 3yo; had a wind op during his absence; too much to prove for comfort.
10th	8 10th (8) (9/1 +36%) Spirit Of Applause		9 9/1(+36%)																															(8) Spirit Of Applause 9/1, Scored at Haydock last May and has caught the eye a couple of times thereafter. Ended last season, below form though, only sixth of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, heavy, 11/1) in September. May strip fitter for this first start for 7 months. Ended 2023 quietly; absent 221 days and faster ground would be ideal.
11th	7 11th (7) (9/1 -20%) Zarzyni		9 9/1(-20%)																															(7) Zarzyni 9/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. Below form seventh of 15 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft, 9/1) 13 days ago, running on. Blinkers back on. Not at his best at Musselburgh 13 days ago; tricky to catch right but capable.
12th	6 12th (6) (22/1 +12%) Running Cool		22 22/1(+12%)																															(6) Running Cool 22/1, First run since leaving Miss Natalia Lupini when thirteenth of 15 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft, 33/1) 13 days ago, weakening over 1f out. Needs to step up plenty on that to figure here. 2 wins in Ireland last June; should be sharper for last month's return; may need more time.
13th	2 13th (2) (33/1 -65%) Ready Freddie Go		33 33/1(-65%)																															(2) Ready Freddie Go 33/1, 4-time C&D winner. Underperformed when eighth of 12 in handicap at this course (6f, good to soft, 33/1) when last seen in September and whilst the return to 5f rates a plus, he's tended to need a run to put him spot on. He'd had a previous run when winning this in 2021 and 2022; unplaced last year on return.

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15:15 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Arecibo made a highly encouraging start to life under the guidance of Declan Carroll when touched off in a class 2 event at Musselburgh on his return to the fray last month. However, the vote goes to SPIRIT OF APPLAUSE, who could only manage sixth at Nottingham when last seen in September but he was dropped 2lb for that effort. The son of Charm Spirit lurks on an appealing mark and he ought to go close. Maximum Impact and Tatterstall are just two others to consider.

Having beaten a subsequent winner over C&D on his penultimate start, GLORY FIGHTER wasn't seen to best effect at Epsom 11 days ago and he's well worth another chance to prove his revised mark still workable. Arecibo ran a cracker on return/stable debut at Musselburgh and is feared, despite his losing run, with 3-y-o Maximum Impact and Khabib others to consider.

Vadamiah may prove the pick of the Midgley contingent but ARECIBO ran well on his stable debut and he's preferred.

15:15 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:50 Thirsk Maiden (Class 4) 7f - 10 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	6 1st (6) (6/1 -33%) Lokana		6 6/1(-33%)																															(6) Lokana 6/1, 7/1, ran too badly to be true when last of 5 in minor event at Newbury (7f, heavy) 7 months ago. Split a pair of subsequent winners at Leicester on penultimate start so she can get back on track on reappearance. Looks interesting on her best 2yo form and she's respected on her return.
2	3 2nd (3) (33/1 -65%) Graecia		33 33/1(-65%)																															(3) Graecia 33/1, 14/1, too free after 6 months off when fourth of 5 in minor event at Haydock (8f, heavy) 7 days ago. Handicaps further down the line look her bag. Showed promise on her Newmarket debut but she struggled at Haydock on her return last week.
3	7 3rd (7) (15/2 -7%) Mostar Dreams		7.5 15/2(-7%)																															(7) Mostar Dreams 15/2, 25/1, ran to a fair level first time up when second of 8 in minor event at Pontefract (6f, heavy) 12 days ago. Step up in trip should suit and she may well do better. Finished well to snatch second on Pontefract debut (6f, soft); interesting upped in trip.
4	1 4th (1) (12/1 +64%) Beguiling		12 12/1(+64%)																															(1) Beguiling 12/1, Hinted at ability when sixth of 13 in minor event at Redcar (7f, good, 150/1) on debut 7 months ago. Big step forward needed. Well held at 150-1 in sole 2yo run; best watched back from seven months off.
5th	8 5th (8) (13/2 -44%) Nartaji		6.5 13/2(-44%)																															(8) Nartaji 13/2, Well backed but held back by inexperience when fifth of 9 in maiden at Newcastle (8f, 9/2) on debut 18 days ago, not given at all a hard time. Clearly thought capable of better, she's worth another chance. Ran green on 1m Newcastle debut (9-2) and she could leave that form well behind here.
6th	10 6th (10) (15/2 -36%) Vitrina		7.5 15/2(-36%)																															(10) Vitrina 15/2, Showcasing filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including winner up to 1m Sporting Chance and 2-y-o 5f winner Eidikos, later 9f winner in USA, both useful. Dam 1½m winner. Market check advised. Yard 3-7 in maidens this year and she needs watching in market on debut.
7th	9 7th (9) (9/4 +59%) Rockymountainway		2.25 9/4(+59%)																															(9) Rockymountainway 9/4, 20/1, stepped up on debut effort despite still showing some greenness after 5 months off when third of 13 in minor event at Kempton (7f) 17 days ago. Open to further progress. Promising third at Kempton last month and she's open to more progress on this turf debut.
8th	2 8th (2) (66/1 -32%) Dandiva		66 66/1(-32%)																															(2) Dandiva 66/1, Made an unpromising start to career when fourth of 6 in maiden (40/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) on debut 8 days ago. Made low-key start at a big price when remote fourth of six at Newcastle (7f) last week.
9th	5 9th (5) (11/1 -120%) Lady Pagasa		11 11/1(-120%)																															(5) Lady Pagasa 11/1, 9/2, below form after 5 weeks off when fourth of 10 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) in November. Has experience on her side but will need to leave her latest effort behind on return. Has leading claims on her 2yo debut form but she's not matched that since; risks attached.
10th	4 10th (4) (7/1 +36%) Kendalina		7 7/1(+36%)																															(4) Kendalina 7/1, 28/1, offered something to work on when fourth of 12 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f) on debut in November. Could build on that switched to turf. Made some promising late headway at Southwell and is not ruled out on this switch to turf.

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15:50 Thirsk Maiden (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

ROCKYMOUNTAINWAY took a pleasing step forward from her debut effort to finish third at Kempton on her latest outing and she now makes her turf debut. The daughter of Lope De Vega could have plenty more to offer and she looks the one to beat. Lady Pagasa finished a fair fourth at Wolverhampton in November and she has to be taken seriously on her return to action, while Mostar Dreams is another to consider after her second at Pontefract.

LOKANA ended her 2-y-o campaign on a bit of a low note, but she'd split a pair of subsequent winners at Leicester prior to that so she's taken to get back on track returning from 7 months off. Second choice is Rockymountainway, who stepped up on debut effort despite still showing some greenness at Kempton recently, while Nartaji was a rare runner for Roger Varian who looked in need of experience on debut and she could prove a different proposition here.

Several have possibilities in this open race but recent Pontefract runner-up MOSTAR DREAMS gets the vote on her step up in trip.

15:50 Thirsk Maiden (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:20 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 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	3 1st (3) (14/1 -40%) Vocal Studies		14 14/1(-40%)																															(3) Vocal Studies 14/1, Respectable fourth of 18 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good, 12/1). Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving J. S. Bolger. Worthy of interest if the market speaks in his favour. Makes his debut for his new yard after nine months off; the softer the ground the better.
2	9 2nd (9) (25/1 -79%) Irish Flame		25 25/1(-79%)																															(9) Irish Flame 25/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Visored for 1st time, bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 7/2) 52 days ago. Others are more persuasive. Losing run up to 12; well held in all three starts on turf; best to look elsewhere.
3	10 3rd (10) (15/8 +46%) Kynsa		1.875 15/8(+46%)																															(10) Kynsa 15/8, Consistent sort who made a solid start for this stable (had left Jamie Osborne) when fourth at Southwell 4 weeks ago. Goes well with cut in the ground and makes plenty of appeal. 0-10 but in the frame in seven of her last eight starts; handles soft ground well.
4	8 4th (8) (10/1 +29%) Young Fire		10 10/1(+29%)																															(8) Young Fire 10/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Below form seventh of 14 in handicap at Musselburgh (8f, good to soft, 8/1) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Chance on old form. 14lb below last winning mark and could play a part if they go quick enough in front.
5th	15 5th (15) (12/1 -85%) Beylerbeyi		12 12/1(-85%)																															(15) Beylerbeyi 12/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Good second of 13 in handicap (13/2) at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm) 11 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Not discounted. Finished a close second at Yarmouth last time, but needs better ground.
6th	13 6th (13) (11/2 -57%) Golden Melody		5.5 11/2(-57%)																															(13) Golden Melody 11/2, C&D winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable second of 9 in handicap (13/2) at Pontefract (8f, heavy) 12 days ago, no match for winner. Should go well again. Losing run 19 but in the frame in eight of her last nine starts; deserves a change of luck.
7th	2 7th (2) (11/2 +73%) Finbar's Lad		5.5 11/2(+73%)																															(2) Finbar's Lad 11/2, 25/1, respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f). Off 6 months. Returns with stable going well and warrants a market check. Both wins on good to firm; returns from another 200 days off; soft ground a concern.
8th	12 8th (12) (40/1 -21%) King Sharja		40 40/1(-21%)																															(12) King Sharja 40/1, Fifth of 6 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, good to soft, 33/1) 9 days ago. Needs to do more. 0-6; has only beaten a couple in three starts since joining this yard; hard to warm to.
9th	4 9th (4) (16/1 +20%) Time Tells All		16 16/1(+20%)																															(4) Time Tells All 16/1, 6/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, ninth of 11 in maiden at Listowel (8f, soft). Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving D. K. Weld. Makes handicap debut. Well worth monitoring in the betting. 0-7; makes his stable debut after 226 days off; outside stall could be tricky.
10th	6 10th (6) (25/1 +24%) First Dynasty		25 25/1(+24%)																															(6) First Dynasty 25/1, 50/1 and hooded for 1st time, fifth of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, heavy) 12 days ago. Hard to make a solid case for. Not finished within 13l of the winner in four starts since joining this yard; best watched.
11th	1 11th (1) (18/1 +36%) Crownthorpe		18 18/1(+36%)																															(1) Crownthorpe 18/1, Bit below form fifth of 11 in handicap (14/1) at Wetherby (8f, soft) 6 days ago, never nearer. Edging down the weights and latest effort was a bit more encouraging. On a good mark, but needs to better his recent efforts to get back on the scoresheet.
12th	11 12th (11) (66/1 -100%) Temper Trap		66 66/1(-100%)																															(11) Temper Trap 66/1, Last of 6 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, good to soft, 20/1) 9 days ago. Others more persuasive. 12-time winner and just 1lb higher than when last successful but has never won before July.
13th	14 13th (14) (10/1 +50%) Copper And Five		10 10/1(+50%)																															(14) Copper And Five 10/1, C&D winner. Tenth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 66/1) 25 days ago. Likely to strip fitter for reappearance and he's becoming well treated. 5lb lower than when winning over C&D a year ago; needs better ground.
14th	7 14th (7) (50/1 +0%) Rievaulx Raver		50 50/1(+0%)																															(7) Rievaulx Raver 50/1, Fourteenth of 16 in handicap (125/1) at Redcar (8f, good). Off 7 months. Others more persuasive. Has regressed since dead-heating at Ripon last summer; hard to recommend.

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16:20 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

BEYLERBEYI bounced back to form when a close second on his first start over a mile at Yarmouth 11 days ago and the four-year-old merits the utmost respect on the back of that performance, despite a 2lb rise. Golden Melody is a consistent performer who ran well on her return at Pontefract recently and she could prove to be the main danger, although Kynsa and Irish Flame should not be discounted.

KYNSA made a reasonable debut for this yard when fourth at Southwell last time and, with this return to turf (with cut in the ground) in her favour, she makes plenty of appeal with the promise of more to come. Golden Melody and Beylerbeyi both arrive in good order, so they're feasible dangers in an open race.

The choice is KYNSA who made an encouraging stable debut at Southwell last month. He looks a major player if stepping up from that.

16:20 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:55 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 14f - 8 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) (4/1 +56%) Dark Jedi		4 4/1(+56%)																															(2) Dark Jedi 4/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at Musselburgh (12.5f, good to soft, 13/2) 13 days ago. Not taken lightly back up in trip. Has dropped a long way in the weights and he could be dangerous back up in trip.
2	3 2nd (3) (11/2 +54%) Haarar		5.5 11/2(+54%)																															(3) Haarar 11/2, Second of 13 in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy, 40/1) 10 days ago. Back up in trip. Fairly useful on the Flat for previous yard and he's worth a market check. Second over hurdles latest and he's on workable mark back on the Flat; could get involved.
3	1 3rd (1) (2/1 +56%) Fleur De Mer		2 2/1(+56%)																															(1) Fleur De Mer 2/1, Good second of 14 in handicap (14/1) at this course (12f, heavy) 14 days ago, hampered over 1f out. Progressing well recently and sets a good standard. Good second back on turf here last time and she's open to more progress at this new trip.
4	5 4th (5) (9/1 +36%) Expressionless		9 9/1(+36%)																															(5) Expressionless 9/1, Bit below form eighth of 18 in handicap (14/1) at Newbury (10f, good) 14 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Significantly up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. Generally disappointing since his two wins last April and has stamina to prove.
5th	4 5th (4) (17/2 -6%) Rioja Alta		8.5 17/2(-6%)																															(4) Rioja Alta 17/2, Consistent in maidens and handicaps in Ireland last season and showed aptitude for hurdling in 2 starts for current yard. Interesting back on the Flat. 0-7 but has shaped as though this new trip could suit and he could go well back on Flat.
6th	7 6th (7) (9/2 +10%) Queensland Boy		4.5 9/2(+10%)																															(7) Queensland Boy 9/2, 1 win from 2 runs this year. 13/2, career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Nottingham (16f, heavy) 14 days ago, well positioned. Only 2lb higher than for game win at Nottingham (2m, soft) and he's respected back in trip.
7th	8 7th (8) (40/1 -186%) Victoriano		40 40/1(-186%)																															(8) Victoriano 40/1, Won 3 times in 2023. 4/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f). Off 6 months. Something to find on form. Three wins in 2023 but he doesn't have a great record when fresh and others are preferred.
8th	9 8th (9) (25/1 +50%) Oasis Prince		25 25/1(+50%)																															(9) Oasis Prince 25/1, 28/1, last of 5 in handicap at this course (16.1f, good to soft). Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving Mark Walford. Plenty to prove, Out of sorts in last four runs and needs a major revival on his stable debut.

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16:55 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 14f Race Class Flow

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

Joie De Vivre must be considered after staying on for a close second off 2lb lower over 1m4f at Catterick last month and the C&D winner should appreciate the step back up in trip, but the vote goes to FLEUR DE MER instead. Hugo Palmer's filly caught the eye when second over 1m4f at this venue two weeks ago, having met trouble in running, and the step up in trip could help her go one better. Recent Nottingham winner Queensland Boy also makes the shortlist.

FLEUR DE MER was unlucky not to get closer here last time and should appreciate the longer trip, so makes plenty of appeal and can defy top weight. Corsican Caper has found form again of late and is another player in hat-trick bid, with Dark Jedi and Joie de Vivre others to consider.

Preference is for FLEUR DE MER who hit a personal best with her eyecatching second here two weeks ago and is open to more progress.

16:55 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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Racecard Key

Ths is the racecard key.

Icon	Meaning
	TomForm top stats, gold rated
	TomForm top stats silver rated
	Ran similar race before
S	TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
T	Top Time speeed rated
	Top Racingpost rated
	At the races watchout for
	At the races top pick
	Top rated for thet statistic

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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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About U.K Horse Racing

Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.

There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.

The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.

In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.

Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.

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