Thirsk Races & Results 1 Friday 1st September 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Thirsk Races & Results Tomform Friday 1st September 2023

There were 54 Races on Friday 1st September 2023 across 8 meetings. There was 7 races at Carlisle, 7 races at Thirsk, 6 races at Fontwell, 7 races at Wexford, 7 races at Ffos Las, 7 races at Down Royal, 6 races at Salisbury, 7 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 1st September 2023

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

13:50 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (25/1 +24%) Dodgy Bob	25 25/1(+24%)	(11) Dodgy Bob 25/1, Dual Wolverhampton scorer at huge prices earlier this year but needs to leave a couple behind of lesser efforts there. Good run of form ended when last of 12 at Wolverhampton 18 days ago; needs to bounce back.
2	6 2nd (6) (4.5/1 +63%) Noteable	4.5 4.5/1(+63%)	(6) Noteable 4.5/1, Scuppered by a poor draw at Chester in June but more like it when fifth at Catterick (6f, good) 11 days ago, still disputing second until well inside final 1f. Task is now building on that. Back on track when fifth in Catterick handicap 11 days ago; shortlisted off the same mark.
3	10 3rd (10) (7/1 +56%) Merry Secret	7 7/1(+56%)	(10) Merry Secret 7/1, Unreliable type. Ran one of his better races under a change of tactics when runner-up in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) last month and not disgraced 12 days later when seventh at Redcar last week, racing a bit wider than ideal. C&D scorer; fair seventh at Redcar latest; he's an unreliable sort overall though.
4	7 4th (7) (10/1 +29%) Nickleby	10 10/1(+29%)	(7) Nickleby 10/1, Made a winning return at Newcastle in February but ran poorly after 4 months off back there last month. This a rare outing on turf these days and he needs to take a significant step forward. In winning form at Newcastle in winter but ran poorly there after 4 months off last time.
5th	9 5th (9) (3/1 +60%) Mumcat	3 3/1(+60%)	(9) Mumcat 3/1, Very poor strike rate (one win from 31) but can have latest effort at Southwell 4 days ago overlooked after her jockey removed the blindfold late. Not discounted back on turf. Arrives on a very long losing run but creditable Southwell sixth latest; no forlorn hope.
6th	4 6th (4) (5.5/1 -10%) Let's Go Hugo	5.5 5.5/1(-10%)	(4) Let's Go Hugo 5.5/1, Ran one of this season's better races returned to all-weather when third at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 4 weeks ago, faring best of those held up. Ought to be in the shake-up again if in the same mood back on turf. Not proving the easiest to catch right this term; in the mix if on his A-game again.
7th	8 7th (8) (6.5/1 +0%) Parr Fire	6.5 6.5/1(+0%)	(8) Parr Fire 6.5/1, It's now fifteen runs since last win but he bounced back to form when third at this C&D (good to firm) 3 weeks ago, keeping on well inside final 1f despite hanging left over 1f out. Sound each-way claims. In and out this term, one of better efforts when C&D third three weeks ago; not ruled out.
8th	12 8th (12) (200/1 -33%) Fast Deal	200 200/1(-33%)	(12) Fast Deal 200/1, Long-standing maiden under both codes. Easy to look elsewhere again returning from 11 months off the track. It's now 22 runs without a win under all codes; easy to look elsewhere.
9th	2 9th (2) (4/1 -33%) Hobson Point	4 4/1(-33%)	(2) Hobson Point 4/1, Fair maiden handicapper who ran well on first run since leaving Marco Botti when runner-up at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) in June. Not in the same form faced with contrasting conditions 8 weeks later at Lingfield (7f, heavy) but fancied to bounce back. Good Goodwood 2nd; below par on soft ground at Lingfield since; can bounce back in style.

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13:50 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

PARR FIRE didn't do herself any favours when slowly into stride at over C&D last month, but she finished her race off well and the daughter of James Garfield remains on a workable mark. She is preferred to the consistent eight-race maiden Woobay and Hobson Point, who could be well suited by dropping back in trip. Let's Go Hugo can also have a say in proceedings.

A tricky opener to solve but preference is for LET'S GO HUGO, who ran one of this season's better races when third at Wolverhampton 4 weeks ago and is fancied to be bang there if in the same mood back on turf. Hobson Point struggled to get involved in the mud last time so he may emerge as the main danger back on a sounder surface, with Parr Fire and Mumcat also considered.

James Ferguson's HOBSON POINT is taken to confirm the promise of his debut second for the yard having been below par on soft last time.

13:50 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:20 Thirsk Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (0.2/1 +60%) Thyer	0.2 0.2/1(+60%)	(2) Thyer 0.2/1, Promising individual. Third of 10 in novice at Newbury (7f, good, 9/1) on debut 42 days ago. Hard to beat if making the anticipated improvement. Promising start when third in novice at Newbury; son of Gleneagles holds leading claims.
2	5 2nd (5) (20/1 -67%) Miaswell	20 20/1(-67%)	(5) Miaswell 20/1, Gleneagles colt. Dam 7f winner out of unraced sister to Preakness Stakes winner Bernardini. One to note in the betting on debut. Gleneagles colt; considered debutant who is worth a market check.
3	3 3rd (3) (12/1 -9%) Times Ticking	12 12/1(-9%)	(3) Times Ticking 12/1, 25/1, fifth of 8 in novice at Newcastle (1m) on debut 17 days ago, his effort flattening out after making progress from the rear. Likely improver. Encouraging debut fifth at Newcastle; this son of Time Test can build on that now.
4	9 4th (9) (16/1 -60%) Sayalittleprayer	16 16/1(-60%)	(9) Sayalittleprayer 16/1, Time Test filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 7.4f winner Mindset. Dam, winner up to 9f (2-y-o 7f winner), half-sister to useful winner up to 1½m Teofonic. One of 2 newcomers from her stable. Time Test filly; a much respected newcomer who is worth a market check.
5th	1 5th (1) (8.5/1 -31%) Scottish Reel	8.5 8.5/1(-31%)	(1) Scottish Reel 8.5/1, 40,000 gns Highland Reel colt. Half-brother to very smart winner up to 10.5f Laurens, multiple Group 1 winner, including Fillies' Mile/Prix de Diane. Dam 1¼m-14.5f winner. Interesting newcomer. Half-brother to multiple Group 1 winner Laurens; interesting debutant.
6th	8 6th (8) (66/1 +34%) Trust Time	66 66/1(+34%)	(8) Trust Time 66/1, 50/1, seventh of 8 in novice at Beverley (7.5f, soft, 50/1) on debut 31 days ago, very slowly away. Times Ticking has to be considered the stable first string. Very green when debut seventh in novice at Beverley; sort to do better in longer term.
7th	6 7th (6) (125/1 -25%) King Of Cali	125 125/1(-25%)	(6) King Of Cali 125/1, 150/1, last of 9 in novice at this course (7f, good to soft, 150/1) on debut 14 days ago. Last of nine in novice here on his debut a fortnight ago; significantly more is required.

LTO Selection:

14:20 Thirsk Stakes (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

This could go the way of THYER, who is open to any amount of improvement on the back of a promising placed effort on debut at Newbury in July. The step up in trip is another plus and he may have too much for Bella Wella, who disappointed at York under a penalty following a taking success first time out at Carlisle. A half-brother to star mare Laurens, Scottish Reel looks to be the pick of the newcomers.

This would appear to represent a very good opportunity for THYER to build on his Newbury debut third. The Charlie Johnston newcomer Scottish Reel makes plenty of paper appeal and might be the one to give Andrew Balding's charge most to think about ahead of Times Ticking, who more than hinted at ability on his Newcastle debut.

There was lots to like about the Newbury debut third (form franked) of THYER so Andrew Balding's Gleneagles colt looks the way to go.

14:20 Thirsk Stakes (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Thirsk Stakes (Class 4) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1.88/1 -15%) Cinderella's Dream	1.88 1.88/1(-15%)	(1) Cinderella's Dream 1.88/1, Made plenty of appeal on paper and landed the odds (4/5) with a fair bit in hand at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) on debut in May, only needing to be pushed out. Can score again with progress to come upped in trip. Cosily landed odds on her Lingfield debut; off since May but merits consideration..
2	3 2nd (3) (4/1 +0%) Faayzah	4 4/1(+0%)	(3) Faayzah 4/1, Sent off favourite (11/8) but looked in need of the experience when fifth of 6 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) on debut in June, unable to sustain effort. Could fare better with that first run behind her. 11-8 when only fifth of six at Newmarket on her debut; could take a big step forward.
3	2 3rd (2) (1.25/1 +44%) Shin Jidai	1.25 1.25/1(+44%)	(2) Shin Jidai 1.25/1, Stamina in her pedigree but had no problem starting off at 7f when winning a Newcastle maiden in July, travelling well before leading final 50 yds. Not taken lightly as she goes up in distance. Looked a good prospect when making a winning start in 7f Newcastle maiden; big player.
4	6 4th (6) (18/1 -13%) Local Arms	18 18/1(-13%)	(6) Local Arms 18/1, Foaled February 10. €58,000 yearling, Saxon Warrior filly. Half-sister to minor US winners by Noble Mission and Speightstown. Yard enjoy plenty of success with their newcomers, so any market support could be informative. 58,000euros yearling; merits plenty of respect, especially if market vibes are positive.
5th	5 5th (5) (11/1 -29%) Lava Stream	11 11/1(-29%)	(5) Lava Stream 11/1, Bred to be useful and made a promising debut when fourth in minor event at Haydock (7f, firm) in July. Still green when well held in listed race at Sandown 20 days later, so she remains with potential with hood now applied. Debut Haydock 4th but beat only one in Sandown Listed event after; not ruled out.
6th	4 6th (4) (80/1 -142%) King's Angel	80 80/1(-142%)	(4) King's Angel 80/1, Foaled April 6. Dark Angel filly. Dam, 7f-9.5f winner, half-sister to useful 7f-1¼m winner (stayed 1½m) Walking Talking out of useful 2-y-o 6f winner Wooden Doll. Has a fair standard to aim at on her first outing. Dark Angel filly; appeals on paper so this newcomer needs considering.
7th	7 7th (7) (200/1 -100%) White Lines	200 200/1(-100%)	(7) White Lines 200/1, Has made little impact in 2 starts so far, well-beaten tenth of 13 in maiden at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Looks to be up against it. Has cut little ice in 7f novice here and 7.5f Beverley maiden this summer.

LTO Selection:

14:50 Thirsk Stakes (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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

CINDERELLA'S DREAM didn't have it all her own way when getting off the mark first time out at Lingfield in May, and that experience should stand her in good stead as she returns from a 94-day break. Shin Jidai arrives with similar clams following a taking success at Newcastle on debut, though the form of that contest has not worked out in the interim. Faayzah is another open to improvement after a respectable effort at Newmarket.

CINDERELLA'S DREAM stood out on paper and won with much more in hand than the winning margin of a neck would suggest at Lingfield on debut, so she is taken to follow up with improvement to come over this longer trip. The Godolphin filly can see off the challenge of fellow winning-debutante Shin Jidai, with Faayzah completing the shortlist.

Roger Varian's Blue Point filly SHIN JIDAI looked destined for better company when a ready debut winner at Newcastle and gets the vote

14:50 Thirsk Stakes (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (11/1 +45%) Pendleton	11 11/1(+45%)	(5) Pendleton 11/1, Not the easiest to catch right last year, placing twice (including at this C&D in June) but failing to beat a rival on his final 2 starts of the campaign. Has a bit to prove after 11 months off as he makes his first run for yard since leaving Michael Dods. Ended 2022 out of form for Michael Dods; won off a break so not ruled out on yard debut.
2	6 2nd (6) (5/1 +29%) Brazen Bolt	5 5/1(+29%)	(6) Brazen Bolt 5/1, Successful at Newcastle (6f) in January and, after 4 months off, ran at least as well when only narrowly denied at Doncaster in July. Not quite in the same form on his last 2 starts, but he should be suited by a return to firmer ground. Scored at Newcastle at start of the year and has kept his form well since; shortlisted.
3	1 3rd (1) (10/1 -18%) First Folio	10 10/1(-18%)	(1) First Folio 10/1, Better than ever when winning handicap at Yarmouth (6f) last September but form has gone the wrong way this season, failing to revive for an ease in grade at Newmarket 20 days ago. Has dropped further in the weights but others more persuasive at present. Yet to fire this season, beating only one at Newmarket latest; others appeal more.
4	10 4th (10) (8/1 +20%) Rock Opera	8 8/1(+20%)	(10) Rock Opera 8/1, Off the mark at the second attempt in a Hamilton maiden (5f) last May and, upped to 6f, ran well when runner-up on his remaining 2 starts of the year. Has a long absence to overcome (has been gelded), but he could still have more to offer. Made good strides in 2022; since gelded; he's no forlorn hope despite a 13-month absence.
5th	8 5th (8) (9/1 +10%) Gulliver	9 9/1(+10%)	(8) Gulliver 9/1, Smart performer at best who seemed on the way back when fourth at Ripon (6f) in June. Looked rusty after 9 weeks off at the same C&D 13 days ago, but his mark has fallen further as a result so he's not discounted despite a lengthy losing run. It's now 27 starts since his last success in 2020; others are more persuasive.
6th	11 6th (11) (14/1 +50%) Khabib	14 14/1(+50%)	(11) Khabib 14/1, After a below-par effort at York in July, got back on track when sixth of 16 in handicap at this course (5f) 3 weeks ago. Can give his running again, but more needed to gain a first win of the year as he goes back up in grade. Consistent sort; possibilities in his bid for a first success of 2023.
7th	4 7th (4) (5.5/1 +8%) Tinto	5.5 5.5/1(+8%)	(4) Tinto 5.5/1, Successful at this C&D last year and, in first-time cheekpieces, got back to winning ways with a comfortable success at Redcar (6f) 20 days ago. Remains well treated on old form so he's respected despite having a low draw to overcome. Cheekpieces on when comfortable Redcar scorer latest; C&D winner; very much in the picture.
8th	2 8th (2) (33/1 -267%) Ready Freddie Go	33 33/1(-267%)	(2) Ready Freddie Go 33/1, Four-time course winner who produced a career best when making all at Catterick (5f) in June. Run of good form halted when down the field at Musselburgh last time but could fare better returned to this venue, though this is a rare outing at 6f. Won at Catterick in June but below par at Musselburgh latest; 4-time course winner though.
9th	12 9th (12) (33/1 -136%) Runninwild	33 33/1(-136%)	(12) Runninwild 33/1, Winner here a year ago but not in the same form in 4 starts so far this season, hanging left throughout when fourth of 8 back at this course (5f) a fortnight ago. Others preferred. Took this 12 months ago but his more recent form is far less encouraging; more is needed.
10th	3 10th (3) (5/1 -43%) Ingra Tor	5 5/1(-43%)	(3) Ingra Tor 5/1, Won twice last year and stepped up on his reappearance run when second at Kempton (6f) in April, keeping on well up against an unexposed rival. Off since (non-runner twice due to soft ground this summer) but he merits consideration back down in grade. Very good Kempton second in April; off since but he has won off a break before; considered.
11th	7 11th (7) (20/1 -25%) Bay Breeze	20 20/1(-25%)	(7) Bay Breeze 20/1, Made it 2 wins from 3 starts when scoring at this C&D in May and, following a couple of lesser efforts, bounced back to his best when making all at Ripon in August. However, finished well held back at Ripon 13 days ago, so needs to leave that behind. C&D winnner but last of 18 at Ripon (6f) 13 days ago; he needs to get back on track.
12th	9 12th (9) (5.5/1 +0%) Fast And Loose	5.5 5.5/1(+0%)	(9) Fast And Loose 5.5/1, With cheekpieces replacing blinkers, again ran creditably after 11 weeks off when 1½ lengths third of 11 to Tinto in handicap at Redcar (6f) 20 days ago. Hasn't had much racing this season and can build on his latest effort to get back to winning ways. Good 3rd to Tinto at Redcar after a layoff; 4lb better off; merits serious consideration.

LTO Selection:

15:20 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow

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

This looks a stronger renewal than the one Runninwild won 12 months ago, but he is 1lb lower now despite being 2lb out of the handicap and must be respected. Gulliver hasn't tasted success for a while now but he can be involved from a much-reduced mark, though preference is for TINTO. Michael Dods' charge bounced back to form with a commanding victory at Redcar last month and a subsequent 4lb rise should not prevent him from mounting another stern challenge.

FAST AND LOOSE ran well after an 11-week break when third at Redcar 20 days ago and, having only had the 3 starts so far this season, he can take a step forward to record a first win of the year. With the benefit of his recent run, the 4-y-o can reverse the placings with Tinto from when the pair met last time, while Ingra Tor also enters calculations back down in grade.

Kevin Ryan's low-mileage 4yo FAST AND LOOSE (nap) shaped well after a break when third at Redcar last time and can resume winning ways

15:20 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Thirsk Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (6/1 +0%) Persuasion	6 6/1(+0%)	(8) Persuasion 6/1, Is a long time without a win and wasn't quite on his game when fifth at Yarmouth last time. Had been in reasonable form prior to that, so not completely dismissed. It's now 19 outings since his last victory but he arrives in decent nick; shortlisted.
2	6 2nd (6) (6.5/1 +59%) Titan Rock	6.5 6.5/1(+59%)	(6) Titan Rock 6.5/1, Resumed winning ways in 10-runner Wolverhampton handicap (7f) in March which has proven strong form for the grade and did his bit for it with a close second to well-backed one in May. Last couple of runs have been disappointing, though. Won on AW in March but off since last of 16 at York in June; well weighted if back on song.
3	9 3rd (9) (11/1 -69%) Danzan	11 11/1(-69%)	(9) Danzan 11/1, C&D winner in June and best effort since when respectable second here last time. Remains vulnerable from a win perspective, though. C&D winner and good 2nd back here 27 days ago; he's firmly in the picture eased 1lb.
4	1 4th (1) (4/1 -33%) Mount Athos	4 4/1(-33%)	(1) Mount Athos 4/1, Completed the hat-trick when landing the odds in 7f Kempton handicap on return in March. Somewhat disappointing since but drops back in grade after a short break now. C&D scorer but below-par eighth in Chester Listed event latest; needs to bounce back.
5th	3 5th (3) (25/1 -108%) Documenting	25 25/1(-108%)	(3) Documenting 25/1, Veteran who won twice in 2022 and, while he's not been on top form lately, his latest effort was slightly more encouraging and the handicapper is giving him a chance. Took a step back in right direction when fifth at York latest; considered off easing mark.
6th	4 6th (4) (14/1 +13%) Symbolize	14 14/1(+13%)	(4) Symbolize 14/1, C&D winner who is yet to fire for current stable, so arrives with a bit to prove after 118 days off. Only 11th in 1m handicap here in May; a subsequent wind op needs to spark improvement.
7th	5 7th (5) (7.5/1 +17%) Scottish Summit	7.5 7.5/1(+17%)	(5) Scottish Summit 7.5/1, Likeable veteran who resumed winning ways with bit to spare over C&D in May. Found good run of form coming to a halt at York 48 days ago but he's the type to bounce back quickly. C&D winner in May; rare below-par sixth at York last month but the sort to bounce back.
8th	7 8th (7) (5/1 +38%) The Cookstown Cafu	5 5/1(+38%)	(7) The Cookstown Cafu 5/1, Ended 2022 in fine form and picked up where he left off with a pair of victories at Redcar and Pontefract. Good run of form came to an end at Carlisle last time but no surprise if he's back on track after a couple of months off. Dual winner in spring but only 12th at Carlisle latest; a possible reviver.
9th	2 9th (2) (3.5/1 +0%) Gweedore	3.5 3.5/1(+0%)	(2) Gweedore 3.5/1, Likeable type who added to another productive campaign when scoring at Newmarket last time. Bold bid for the hat-trick expected. Arrives on a hat-trick after 7f wins at Doncaster and Newmarket; up 3lb but he's a player.

LTO Selection:

15:50 Thirsk Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Mount Athos, Gweedore and Danzan will all want to secure an early lead, which could set this up perfectly for hold-up performer SCOTTISH SUMMIT. The 10-year-old defeated The Cookstown Cafu over course and distance off 3lb lower in May, but he still has a bit in hand judged on past exploits. The latter should not be underestimated either, though he does need to bounce back having finished down the field at Carlisle in June.

SCOTTISH SUMMIT had a bit up his sleeve when scoring here in May and, with his latest run at York best excused, he's worth chancing to resume winning ways if the race is run to suit. The hat-trick seeking Gweedore is an obvious threat and The Cookstown Cafu shouldn't be ruled out.

Katie Scott's GWEEDORE has a career-high mark to overcome but arrives on a roll so edges the vote ahead of Danzan.

15:50 Thirsk Handicap (Class 2) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:20 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (12/1 +25%) Mount King	12 12/1(+25%)	(8) Mount King 12/1, Remains a maiden but several creditable efforts to his name this year, including when fourth in a Redcar maiden (7f) in August. However, ran one of his lesser races when fifth in handicap at Doncaster (1m) 13 days ago. May just find others stronger. Some creditable efforts this season but he was well below form last time and is now 0-11.
2	9 2nd (9) (8/1 +33%) Pearly Star	8 8/1(+33%)	(9) Pearly Star 8/1, Upped in grade when off the mark at Chester (7.6f) in June, despite still not looking the finished article. Hasn't progressed from that effort, though, only sixth of 8 back down in class at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month. Needs to get back on the up. Won at Chester in June but has not posed a threat in two runs since; bit to prove.
3	3 3rd (3) (22/1 -38%) Shot Of Love	22 22/1(-38%)	(3) Shot Of Love 22/1, Having dropped in the weights, returned to his best in first-time blinkers when off the mark at Wetherby (7f) in June. However, possibly amiss when well held at Windsor on his latest outing. Remains on a workable mark with hood now also applied. Won at Wetherby in June but he's been disappointing in last two runs; hood added.
4	2 4th (2) (4.5/1 -13%) My Honey B	4.5 4.5/1(-13%)	(2) My Honey B 4.5/1, Has been going the right way this summer, again staying on strongly when landing the hat-trick in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f) 22 days ago. Willing attitude stands her in good stead and she's a major contender in her current form. Tough filly who is only 2lb higher than when completing a hat-trick last time; respected.
5th	5 5th (5) (8/1 +33%) Creme Chantilly	8 8/1(+33%)	(5) Creme Chantilly 8/1, Successful at Chelmsford (1m) last year and went well for a long way on her seasonal/handicap debut at Nottingham in May. Hasn't gone on from her return in 2 subsequent starts, though upped in trip (10f) after 11 weeks off last time. Not one to write off just yet. Lightly raced filly but she's been well held in her three handicaps; others preferred.
6th	6 6th (6) (66/1 +0%) Carlton	66 66/1(+0%)	(6) Carlton 66/1, Shaped well when making the frame at Doncaster (10.2f) on debut but that remains his best effort, finishing down the field on both starts for current yard having left John & Thady Gosden. Drop in trip needs to help spark a revival. Still lightly raced but he needs a transformation on this drop to 1m.
7th	4 7th (4) (28/1 -75%) Starshot	28 28/1(-75%)	(4) Starshot 28/1, On his second start since leaving George Boughey, showed encouragement at Carlisle (6.9f) in July and built on that effort at big odds (66/1) when only narrowly denied at Ripon (1m) last time. Needs to find more again as he bids to land a first victory. 0-8 but he went close at Ripon (1m, soft) last time and has claims if he can back that up.
8th	7 8th (7) (2.25/1 +44%) Abravaggio	2.25 2.25/1(+44%)	(7) Abravaggio 2.25/1, Much improved for his new yard, following up his win at Chelmsford (1m) with another ready success at Yarmouth (7f) in August. Only third in his hat-trick bid back at Yarmouth, but had played up beforehand and no surprise to see him bounce back. Held in his hat-trick bid at Yarmouth on Sunday and he needs to find more.
9th	10 9th (10) (25/1 +0%) Lexington Hero	25 25/1(+0%)	(10) Lexington Hero 25/1, Successful in seller at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in February but hasn't found any improvement switched to turf this summer, failing to beat a rival at Epsom (10.1) a fortnight ago. Has work to do. Sole win came in a seller and he's been generally regressive in handicaps; opposable.
10th	1 10th (1) (3/1 -33%) Lunanera	3 3/1(-33%)	(1) Lunanera 3/1, Ran to a fair level in France and showed improved form on second start for Archie Watson when opening account in a Chepstow handicap (8.1f) 8 days ago, well on top at the finish. Remains early days with his current yard and he can defy a penalty. Clearcut winner at Chepstow (1m) and he's open to more progress; big player under penalty.
11th	11 11th (11) (22/1 +12%) Leading Company	22 22/1(+12%)	(11) Leading Company 22/1, Landed a hat-trick in nurseries last year but his form has gone the wrong way this season, racing lazily when sixth of 9 at Beverley (8.4f) 15 days ago. Continues to fall in weights but he needs to get back on track. Won three in a row at up to 1m last summer but he hasn't been in the same form this season.
12th	13 12th (13) (80/1 -100%) Guidance	80 80/1(-100%)	(13) Guidance 80/1, Upped in trip, took a step back in the right direction when sixth of 13 in handicap at Redcar (1m) 20 days ago. Still has plenty to find on form, though, with cheekpieces now on first time. Has not progressed in her three handicaps and needs headgear to give her a major boost.

LTO Selection:

16:20 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Lunanera has to shoulder a 6lb penalty following a two-and-a-half-length success at Chepstow last month, which may not be enough to stop him being in the mix, but MY HONEY B shades the vote as she bids for a four-timer. The daughter of Zoffany is now rated 2lb higher for her latest success over an extended mile last month and, with more progression likely, she must enter calculations. Starshot was only narrowly denied over this distance at Ripon most recently and is another to consider.

LUNANERA stepped forward from his stable debut when scoring in good style at Chepstow 8 days ago and he can follow up with more still to offer for Archie Watson. Heading the list of dangers is My Honey B as she bids for a 4-timer, ahead of Abravaggio who could get back on track given the promise of his first 2 starts for his current yard.

My Honey B is respected in her bid to make it four wins in a row but slight preference is for last week's Chepstow winner LUNANERA.

16:20 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:55 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (1.5/1 -9%) Art De Vivre	1.5 1.5/1(-9%)	(4) Art De Vivre 1.5/1, Gradual progress in each of her 3 starts in maidens, clear of the rest when again finding just one too good at Ffos Las (1½m, heavy). Possible that this stiffer test will help eke out more now handicapping and she's of strong interest with William Buick booked. Good Ffos Las 2nd latest; well in the mix now handicapping with stamina drawn out more.
2	5 2nd (5) (5.5/1 +31%) Cosmic Soul	5.5 5.5/1(+31%)	(5) Cosmic Soul 5.5/1, Showed ability in maiden/novice company but has failed to improve for the switch to handicaps (both at 1½m) the last twice. Needs to take a step forward now upped in trip. Below-par fifth of ten over 1m4f here 27 days ago; longer trip needs to yield improvement.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/1 +44%) Smart Champion	9 9/1(+44%)	(1) Smart Champion 9/1, Dual winner last year and returned to form when runner-up at Lingfield (2m, AW) in February. Barely beaten a rival home in 3 subsequent starts but the handicapper has shown mercy and he will be a threat if able to bounce back. Yet to score this term but no forlorn hope off a reduced mark.
4	2 4th (2) (1.38/1 -38%) Trooper Bisdee	1.38 1.38/1(-38%)	(2) Trooper Bisdee 1.38/1, Typically progressive sort from the Sir Mark Prescott yard, winning 4 of his 6 starts switched to handicaps this year. Made it 2-2 over this trip in good style at Ffos Las (2m, soft) last week and will take plenty of stopping under a penalty. On a hat-trick after 2m h'cap wins at Beverley and Ffos Las; big shout under 6lb penalty.
5th	3 5th (3) (28/1 +15%) Oasis Prince	28 28/1(+15%)	(3) Oasis Prince 28/1, Now 7 lb below last winning mark but arrives on the back of a couple of dismal efforts, including when trailing in last of 9 in the Beverley handicap won by Trooper Bisdee last month. Arrives out of sorts, last of nine in 2m Beverley handicap 15 days ago.

LTO Selection:

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

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

TROOPER BISDEE bolted up over this trip at Ffos Las last month and a reproduction of that effort can see him firmly in the picture. He looks capable of defying a 6lb penalty for that success and, despite having to shoulder top-weight, he is fancied to get the better of the unexposed Art De Vivre, who makes her handicap debut off a fairly workable mark of 73. Cosmic Soul heads the remainder.

ART DE VIVRE was ultimately flattered by her proximity to the odds-on winner at Ffos Las last time but she appears to be going the right way nonetheless, and further progress is a distinct possibility now upped in trip for this handicap debut with William Buick in the hot-seat. Trooper Bisdee is greatly respected under a penalty and is the clear main danger ahead of Smart Champion.

Sir Mark Prescott's improving 3yo TROOPER BISDEE hasn't looked back since sent handicapping and he can complete the hat-trick.

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

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This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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