Thirsk Races & Results 1 Saturday 9th September 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Thirsk Races & Results Tomform Saturday 9th September 2023

There were 52 Races on Saturday 9th September 2023 across 7 meetings. There was 8 races at Thirsk, 8 races at Haydock, 7 races at Ascot, 6 races at Stratford, 8 races at Leopardstown, 8 races at Kempton, 7 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 9th September 2023

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

14:05 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (8/1 -33%) Making Dreams	8 8/1(-33%)	(2) Making Dreams 8/1, Latest win at Chester in August. 4/1, fifth of 8 in nursery at Newcastle (7.1f) 25 days ago. Remains with potential. Dual winner but this mark might be challenging unless she improves for going 1m.
2	8 2nd (8) (12/1 -20%) Swift Salian	12 12/1(-20%)	(8) Swift Salian 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/2, third of 4 in nursery at Hamilton (6f, good) 50 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Not dismissed. Well-in with Charged Up on their Musselburgh clash; nursery debut latest was over 6f.
3	6 3rd (6) (3/1 +63%) Charged Up	3 3/1(+63%)	(6) Charged Up 3/1, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Musselburgh in July. Fourth of 6 in nursery (5/1) at Leicester (7f, good) 51 days ago. Appeared to give his running on nursery debut at Leicester, going down by 2l.
4	1 4th (1) (3/1 +45%) Straight A	3 3/1(+45%)	(1) Straight A 3/1, Lightly-raced winner. 22/1, creditable seventh of 20 in nursery at York (7f, good to firm) 16 days ago, slowly away. Worth considering. Good run in a hot nursery at York and gives the impression that 1m will suit.
5th	7 5th (7) (11/1 -10%) Tasmanian Legend	11 11/1(-10%)	(7) Tasmanian Legend 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 12/1, sixth of 11 in minor event at Kempton (7f) 31 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Could do better. Modest so far but he's a well-bred colt open to improvement in handicaps.
6th	9 6th (9) (40/1 -150%) World Without End	40 40/1(-150%)	(9) World Without End 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 9 in minor event (100/1) at this course (7f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Minor promise in two of his three novices (all over 7f), the latest after being gelded.
7th	4 7th (4) (16/1 +0%) Golden Bungle	16 16/1(+0%)	(4) Golden Bungle 16/1, Winner at Leicester in June. Eleventh of 14 in minor event at Doncaster (7f, soft, 15/2) 49 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Must bounce back. Maiden win at Leicester is a standout having been well beaten on either side of that.
8th	3 8th (3) (7/1 -27%) Sleven	7 7/1(-27%)	(3) Sleven 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/2, respectable fourth of 9 in nursery at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Not ruled out.3 Stamina to prove at 1m but his Newmarket fourth is solid form.
9th	5 9th (5) (4/1 -33%) Phone Tag	4 4/1(-33%)	(5) Phone Tag 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1 and blinkered for 1st time, creditable fourth of 13 in nursery at Goodwood (7f, soft) 37 days ago, faring best of those held up. Should progress. Remains to be seen whether he progresses in the headgear but a mile may suit.
10th	10 10th (10) (50/1 -317%) Amazing Winnie	50 50/1(-317%)	(10) Amazing Winnie 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 9 in maiden at Carlisle (5.8f, good to firm, 18/1) 17 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. More required. Hard to trust after bringing up the rear at Carlisle (good to firm); raised 2f in trip.
11th	11 11th (11) (150/1 -88%) Profitable Dreams	150 150/1(-88%)	(11) Profitable Dreams 150/1, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Chepstow in May. First run since leaving Alice Haynes when last of 6 in nursery at Ripon (6f, good to soft, 50/1) 32 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Has finished last in two runs since winning a weak Chepstow maiden.

LTO Selection:

14:05 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Plenty of chances in this field with the tentative selection being PHONE TAG, who was never on a going day when fourth over 7f at Goodwood on his nursery debut last time, but there was still enough promise to suggest a good run can be expected today. Hugo Palmer's runner was beaten five lengths on that occasion and this appears to be an easier assignment on paper. Straight A should also be thereabouts after running with credit in a big-field contest at York, while Sleven heads the remainder.

PHONE TAG showed ability on all 3 starts prior to shaping well (poorly placed) when fourth on nursery debut at Goodwood. He's open to improvement and takes preference over Charged Up and Making Dreams.

A competitive nursery but not as strong as the one in which STRAIGHT A wasn't beaten at all far at the Ebor meeting at York.

14:05 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Thirsk Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
6	6 (6) (80/1 +20%) Mysteryofthesands	80 80/1(+20%)	(6) Mysteryofthesands 80/1, Once-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in minor event at Ripon (8f, good to soft, 100/1) on debut 21 days ago. Slowly away and made only brief headway when well held at Ripon; needs a huge leap forward.
1	1 1st (1) (1.75/1 -17%) Boiling Point	1.75 1.75/1(-17%)	(1) Boiling Point 1.75/1, Twice-raced maiden. 5/6, third of 6 in maiden at Newbury (8f, good) 22 days ago. Sets the standard. Couldn't improve when third at Newbury but still a strong contender for an in-form yard.
2	4 2nd (4) (0.91/1 +34%) Colorada Dancer	0.91 0.91/1(+34%)	(4) Colorada Dancer 0.91/1, Promising individual. Second of 11 in maiden at Sandown (7f, good, 16/1) on debut 20 days ago. Open to improvement and well worth a chance to open his account at the second attempt. Went down by only a nose on debut at Sandown three weeks ago; leading candidate.
3	9 3rd (9) (10/1 +38%) Stay In The Game	10 10/1(+38%)	(9) Stay In The Game 10/1, Foaled February 24. €120,000 yearling, £80,000 2-y-o, Too Darn Hot colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful Scandinavian 1m/9f winner Like A King and winner up to 9.5f Daafr. Interesting newcomer. £80,000 breeze-up buy; wouldn't have to be anything special to make impact on debut.
4	10 4th (10) (5.5/1 +8%) Strong Request	5.5 5.5/1(+8%)	(10) Strong Request 5.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Second of 8 in minor event (25/1) at Leicester (7f, good to firm) 27 days ago. Worthy of consideration. Improving with each run, second of eight at Leicester; more to come and a serious player.
5th	8 5th (8) (100/1 +0%) Starlight Stanley	100 100/1(+0%)	(8) Starlight Stanley 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 50/1, twelfth of 13 in maiden at this course (6f, good to soft) on debut 22 days ago. Related to several prolific winners but showed hardly anything at 50-1 on debut.
6th	7 6th (7) (150/1 -50%) Northern Cracksman	150 150/1(-50%)	(7) Northern Cracksman 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 125/1, seventh of 8 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f) 12 days ago. Poor form in two runs over 6f/7f, triple-figure odds each time; looks one for longer term.
7th	2 7th (2) (40/1 -186%) Borderline Boss	40 40/1(-186%)	(2) Borderline Boss 40/1, Once-raced maiden. 11/1, seventh of 11 in maiden at Catterick (7f, good) on debut 45 days ago. Held back by inexperience there, so could prove a different proposition. Gelded since well held on debut; needs to have improved significantly.
8th	5 8th (5) (40/1 -150%) Filey Beach	40 40/1(-150%)	(5) Filey Beach 40/1, Once-raced maiden. 17/2, eleventh of 13 in maiden at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) on debut 24 days ago. May know more second time out. Down the field at Beverley but was notably green and could now make significant progress.
9th	11 9th (11) (250/1 -150%) Alma Don	250 250/1(-150%)	(11) Alma Don 250/1, Once-raced maiden. 80/1, ninth of 10 in minor event at Redcar (6f, good to firm) on debut 14 days ago, slowly away. Only filly in the line-up; weak in market and well beaten on Redcar debut; hard to fancy.
10th	3 10th (3) (250/1 -400%) Brompton Cross	250 250/1(-400%)	(3) Brompton Cross 250/1, Once-raced maiden. Last of 8 in minor event (33/1) at Carlisle (7.8f, good) on debut 8 days ago. Hard to make a solid case for on the back of such an inauspicious debut. Beaten out of sight at Carlisle on debut and hard to fancy just eight days on.

LTO Selection:

14:40 Thirsk Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

COLORADA DANCER made a very promising start to his career when beaten just a nose into second on his racecourse debut over 7f at Sandown and this looks a good opportunity to go one better. Boiling Point has shaped in his two starts to date that a win could be just around the corner and he is likely to pick up the pieces should the selection not fire, while Strong Request looks booked for third.

COLORADA DANCER stayed on to good effect when second at Sandown first time out and he can improve enough to get the better of Boiling Point, who sets the standard as it stands. Strong Request is also worth considering.

Most of these look long-term prospects but STRONG REQUEST has shown enough in three runs to date to suggest he can get off the mark.

14:40 Thirsk Stakes (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Thirsk Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (5/1 +58%) Midnite Runner	5 5/1(+58%)	(6) Midnite Runner 5/1, In need of experience but offered encouragement when seventh of 13 in maiden at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm, 50/1) on debut 24 days ago, faring best of those held up. Open to improvement. Slowly away and made only minor late gains when 50-1 over slightly further at Beverley.
2	3 2nd (3) (28/1 -75%) Game Management	28 28/1(-75%)	(3) Game Management 28/1, Stamina in his pedigree and shaped as if one for the longer term when sixth of 8 in minor event at Beverley (7.4f, soft, 20/1) on debut 39 days ago. Beaten 16l when sixth of eight at Beverley (7.5f; 20-1) having been slowly away.
3	2 3rd (2) (1/1 -25%) Firing Squad	1 1/1(-25%)	(2) Firing Squad 1/1, Expensive purchase and made a promising start amidst greenness when fourth of 13 in maiden at this course (6f, good to soft, 12/1) 22 days ago. Can step forward from his first run to get off the mark. Fourth on 6f debut here, running on well; the winner could be decent.
4	10 4th (10) (6/1 +76%) Last Addition	6 6/1(+76%)	(10) Last Addition 6/1, Upped in trip, ran to similar level as on debut when sixth of 13 in maiden at Beverley (7.4f, good, 25/1) 13 days ago. Can give her running but more needed if she's to open her account. Beverley was underwhelming but hard to rule out given promise of her initial run.
5th	8 5th (8) (12/1 -60%) Stanley Street	12 12/1(-60%)	(8) Stanley Street 12/1, Foaled March 9. €15,000 foal, €50,000 yearling, Zoffany gelding. Half-brother to 5f/6f winner Shobrom and winner up to 6f Rhythm. Dam, maiden (stayed 7f), sister to useful winner up to 6f Prolific. Yard capable of readying a newcomer. 50,000euros yearling; already gelded; the market can guide.
6th	5 6th (5) (50/1 +24%) Likeashadow	50 50/1(+24%)	(5) Likeashadow 50/1, Failed to progress from his first outing when tenth of 13 in minor event at Redcar (6f, good to firm, 50/1) 77 days ago. Looks to be up against it. Well down the field over 7f then 6f; one for another day by the looks.
7th	4 7th (4) (8/1 -33%) Hand Jive	8 8/1(-33%)	(4) Hand Jive 8/1, Made appeal on paper but finished well held when fifth of 6 in minor event at Newmarket (6f, good, 8/1) on debut 3 weeks ago. However, no surprise to see him fare better with that first experience behind him. Only fifth in a field of six at Newmarket but he'll be sharper for that introduction.
8th	7 8th (7) (7.5/1 -25%) Miners Gamble	7.5 7.5/1(-25%)	(7) Miners Gamble 7.5/1, Shaped well on his second outing when fourth of 10 in minor event at Redcar (6f, good to firm, 14/1) 2 weeks ago, keeping on having been outpaced. Can make his presence felt with the step up in trip to suit. Had a troubled run when fourth at Redcar (6f) and he's bred for further than this.
9th	9 9th (9) (40/1 +20%) The Crafty Mole	40 40/1(+20%)	(9) The Crafty Mole 40/1, Made little impact when last of 8 in minor event (22/1) at Southwell (7.1f) on debut 12 days ago, missing break. Looks one for further down the line. Finished a remote last of eight in a 7f novice at Southwell when 22-1.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (66/1 +0%) Clear Endeavour	66 66/1(+0%)	(1) Clear Endeavour 66/1, Made some appeal on pedigree but offered little when last of 12 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f, 33/1) on debut 42 days ago. Needs to leave his first effort well behind having been gelded. 33-1 when dropping out to last over 7f at Newcastle in late July; gelded since.

LTO Selection:

15:15 Thirsk Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

FIRING SQUAD ran a decent race on his racecourse debut here over 6f and he is fancied to get his head in front at the second time of asking. Karl Burke's charge finished fourth on that occasion but shaped as if this step up in trip may yield improvement. Miners Gamble may pose the most questions to the selection after a staying-on fourth over 6f at Redcar, while Hand Jive can also hit the frame.

FIRING SQUAD produced a promising first effort when fourth at this course 22 days ago, coming from much further back than those who beat him, and he can learn from that experience to open his account. Miners Gamble shaped well on his second start and could be the main danger upped in trip, with Hand Jive completing the shortlist.

There were a good few positives to take from FIRING SQUAD's debut effort over the 6f here and he's up to 7f in a weaker race.

15:15 Thirsk Stakes (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Thirsk Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (4.5/1 +63%) The Turpinator	4.5 4.5/1(+63%)	(3) The Turpinator 4.5/1, 17/2, below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Ripon (8f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Something to find on form. Useful at 7f and 1m on his day; well treated; easier grade than for much of the year.
2	5 2nd (5) (7.5/1 +25%) Oso Rapido	7.5 7.5/1(+25%)	(5) Oso Rapido 7.5/1, Latest win at Redcar in August. 15/2, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 4 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Two 7f wins earlier in career and in good form but usually kept to 6f now.
3	8 3rd (8) (11/1 +8%) Ey Up Its The Boss	11 11/1(+8%)	(8) Ey Up Its The Boss 11/1, Course winner. Latest win here in August. 9/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good to firm) 14 days ago so needs to get back on track. Made running for last 3 wins, over 7f and 1m, most recently last month; rail draw.
4	13 4th (13) (14/1 -40%) Al Baahy	14 14/1(-40%)	(13) Al Baahy 14/1, Respectable 6 lengths eighth of 16 to Archduke Ferdinand in handicap (15/2) at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Can go well again. Off the mark over 7f in May; had excuses since; not dismissed if getting run of the race.
5th	14 5th (14) (11/1 +31%) Showtime Mahomes	11 11/1(+31%)	(14) Showtime Mahomes 11/1, 13/2, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good) 11 days ago, never nearer. Possibilities. Looked a sprinter with potential early in 2022 but not yet fulfilled it; first 7f run.
6th	7 6th (7) (11/1 +21%) Magical Max	11 11/1(+21%)	(7) Magical Max 11/1, Course winner. Latest win at Newmarket in June. 9/1, thirteenth of 15 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good) 21 days ago, slowly away. Has work to do. Course winner at 6f; ended long losing run in June; checked in his run since; well treated.
7th	11 7th (11) (25/1 -108%) Muntadab	25 25/1(-108%)	(11) Muntadab 25/1, C&D winner. Creditable second of 7 in handicap (10/1) at Catterick (7f, good) 52 days ago. In the mix. Won 16 races over the years, including C&D; ran up to recent best latest; needs more.
8th	4 8th (4) (3.5/1 +30%) Archduke Ferdinand	3.5 3.5/1(+30%)	(4) Archduke Ferdinand 3.5/1, 16/1, career best for his new yard when winning 16-runner handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Up 6 lb but another bold showing is on the cards. In good form; suited by 7f on good ground when cosy winner latest; has more to come.
9th	10 9th (10) (9/1 -13%) Reputation	9 9/1(-13%)	(10) Reputation 9/1, Took this contest 12 months ago and returned from 12 months off with an encouraging fifth of 11 in handicap (33/1) at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 24 days ago, faring best of those held up. Merits consideration eased 1 lb. Handles most ground; good results for this yard in 2022, ending with C&D win; fair return.
10th	1 10th (1) (8.5/1 +29%) Matty Too	8.5 8.5/1(+29%)	(1) Matty Too 8.5/1, 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Latest win at Chepstow in June. 6/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Leicester (8.2f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Won first 2 starts for new yard (7f, good to firm); ran flat upped to 1m latest.
11th	12 11th (12) (12/1 +52%) Albegrey	12 12/1(+52%)	(12) Albegrey 12/1, Latest win at Carlisle in June. Not seen to best effect when fifth of 8 in handicap at Carlisle (6.9f, good to firm, 11/1) 17 days ago. Shortlisted. Career-best form when 1m winner on return; unable to repeat it since back up the weights.
12th	2 12th (2) (10/1 +0%) Poet's Magic	10 10/1(+0%)	(2) Poet's Magic 10/1, Respectable third of 8 in handicap at Carlisle (6.9f, good to firm, 17/2) 17 days ago. Not taken lightly. Four 7f turf wins, on good or quicker; fresher than most; just below latest winning mark.

LTO Selection:

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

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

Archduke Ferdinand is the only one to bring winning form into this race but a 6lb rise for last month's Doncaster success could leave him vulnerable in such a competitive field. Veteran former C&D winners Reputation and Muntadab both showed enough last time out to warrant a look, but POET'S MAGIC has now dropped to below her last winning mark and showed enough when third at Carlisle last time to suggest another victory isn't far away.

Plenty are in with a shout. ARCHDUKE FERDINAND still looks ahead of his mark despite taking a 6 lb rise for his Doncaster success so gets the nod at the chief expense of last year's victor Reputation who teed himself up well for this when fifth at Beverley. Poet's Magic, Albegrey and Al Baahy complete the shortlist.

This can go to ARCHDUKE FERDINAND who is suited by good or quicker ground and had something in reserve at Doncaster recently.

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

16:25 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (2.25/1 -13%) Brazen Bolt	2.25 2.25/1(-13%)	(4) Brazen Bolt 2.25/1, 5/1, very good second of 12 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 8 days ago, hampered late on. Player nudged up 1 lb. Good second to rejuvenated opponent over C&D eight days ago; bang there with a repeat.
2	3 2nd (3) (2.75/1 +17%) Zaman Jemil	2.75 2.75/1(+17%)	(3) Zaman Jemil 2.75/1, C&D winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win here in July. 12/1, below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Ascot (6f, good) 28 days ago. Sort to bounce back. C&D win in July came in good style; quiet latest but still relatively low mileage; feared.
3	6 3rd (6) (6.5/1 +13%) Nomadic Empire	6.5 6.5/1(+13%)	(6) Nomadic Empire 6.5/1, Course winner. 18/1, respectable ninth of 20 in handicap at York (5.4f, good to firm) 17 days ago, slowly away. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. More than capable off this mark if breaking more smartly than on his last two runs.
4	5 4th (5) (11/1 -22%) Zarzyni	11 11/1(-22%)	(5) Zarzyni 11/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Last of 11 in handicap (7/1) at Chester (5.5f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Tough to assess at present. Not easy to win with; had an excuse at Chester last week; this not sure to be run to suit.
5th	1 5th (1) (9/1 -38%) Tabdeed	9 9/1(-38%)	(1) Tabdeed 9/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2020. Fourteenth of 27 in handicap at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm, 50/1) 77 days ago. Uphill task. On losing run but this is much less competitive than he's accustomed to; can't discount.
6th	7 6th (7) (5/1 +58%) Ghathanfar	5 5/1(+58%)	(7) Ghathanfar 5/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 9 in handicap (11/4) at Pontefract (6f, good) 31 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. Struggled with the handicapper this season; down in weights but with something to prove.
7th	2 7th (2) (11/1 -83%) Sterling Knight	11 11/1(-83%)	(2) Sterling Knight 11/1, Latest win at Windsor in June. Eleventh of 13 in handicap (9/2) at Windsor (6f, good) 33 days ago so more is required. Chance on this season's best but needs to bounce back from a low-key run at Windsor latest.

LTO Selection:

16:25 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow

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

ZAMAN JEMIL didn't fire in better company at Ascot last time but he'd produced a taking performance to win going away over C&D and is probably worth another chance. Sterling Knight was also a winner at Windsor when last seen in this grade and is better than he has shown on softer ground the last twice, whilst Brazen Bolt has gone well in defeat on all three previous starts at this track, including when runner-up over C&D last week.

BRAZEN BOLT looks the way to go here nudged up only 1 lb for his very good recent C&D second. C&D winner Zaman Jemil is next on the list with Nomadic Empire appealing as the pick of the rest for minor honours.

Zaman Jemil can go well but BRAZEN BOLT (nap) is taken to go one better than his fine second over C&D eight days ago.

16:25 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (2.75/1 +66%) No Nay Nicki	2.75 2.75/1(+66%)	(5) No Nay Nicki 2.75/1, Fairly useful performer who was a good second at York in June and seemed stretched by the return to 1¼m there on most recent outing. Drops back in trip with cheekpieces on for the 1st time and can't be ruled out. On losing run but retains ability; conditions okay; cheekpieces could spark something.
2	6 2nd (6) (6.5/1 +46%) Alethiometer	6.5 6.5/1(+46%)	(6) Alethiometer 6.5/1, Resumed winning ways at Ayr (7.2f) in June and back to that sort of form when third at Redcar (8f, good to firm) in August. Turned in a rare poor effort when well beaten at Hamilton last time. Back down in trip. C&D winner; several good runs this year and trip perhaps excuses latest lesser display.
3	4 3rd (4) (2.5/1 +50%) Wind In Your Sails	2.5 2.5/1(+50%)	(4) Wind In Your Sails 2.5/1, Sea The Stars filly who showed improved form and a likeable attitude to boot when landing a 1m course novice in June. Had hopeless task from position on Chester handicap debut but had no real excuses when fourth at Newmarket last time. 1m winner here in June; not progressed in handicaps but still early days; drops in trip.
4	9 4th (9) (22/1 -38%) Platinum Girl	22 22/1(-38%)	(9) Platinum Girl 22/1, Successful at Carlisle in June but has run poorly last 2 starts. Two 7f wins in a lower grade this summer; needs to bounce back from two poor runs.
5th	3 5th (3) (5.5/1 -65%) Origintrail	5.5 5.5/1(-65%)	(3) Origintrail 5.5/1, Is threatening to come good soon, not getting the run of the green when second of 10 in 6f handicap at Ripon (good) 11 days ago, conceding first run. Remains one to be interested in. Banging at the door at Ripon the last twice; 7f and faster ground raise doubts today.
6th	7 6th (7) (8/1 -7%) Cori Glory	8 8/1(-7%)	(7) Cori Glory 8/1, Off the mark at Beverley in June and progressed again when runner-up on handicap debut at Carlisle in July. Underperformed without an obvious excuse back at former track last time, though. Disappointed on heavy ground last time but she'd been progressing nicely beforehand.
7th	1 7th (1) (8/1 -78%) Silent Words	8 8/1(-78%)	(1) Silent Words 8/1, Won sole start as a juvenile and acquitted herself well first 2 outings this term, including in York listed event. Disappointed at Ayr but wasted no time getting back to form when fourth of 13 on handicap debut at Goodwood (6f). Stamina to prove now upped further in trip. Raced only at sprint trips, not beaten far in strong Goodwood event latest; 7f an unknown.

LTO Selection:

17:00 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

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

A decent contest in which Silent Words and Origintrail, both solid in defeat recently, have to be of interest stepping up in trip, while Wild Side ran too bad to be true when bidding for a four-timer at Newmarket last time and shouldn't be written off. For all that, the improving ZAPPHIRE didn't look anything like the finished article when belying a lack of market confidence to win her handicap debut at Haydock last month and a 6lb rise may not be enough to prevent her going in again.

ORIGINTRIAL didn't get the rub of the green for a second start in a row when runner-up at Ripon 11 days ago, having repeatedly met trouble from 2f out, and is surely up to gaining compensation providing she gets the breaks. Zapphire got the better of a next-time-out winner at Haydock last month and seems highly likely to go well again, while a break is unlikely to have done Wild Side any harm.

Zapphire's Haydock win has been franked but WILD SIDE is taken to resume her progress after a break.

17:00 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:35 Thirsk Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/1 -64%) Vaynor	9 9/1(-64%)	(3) Vaynor 9/1, Possibly found the race coming too soon when fifth of 7 in handicap at Newbury (12f, good to firm, 15/2) 74 days ago. Has to be taken seriously off an easing mark. Has been waiting for quick ground; back to his last winning mark; high on the list.
2	6 2nd (6) (6.5/1 +46%) Strawman	6.5 6.5/1(+46%)	(6) Strawman 6.5/1, Creditable third of 11 in handicap at Carlisle (11.2f, good, 11/1) 8 days ago, nearest finish. Can give a good account. Back to form when third of 11 at Carlisle last week; has claims.
3	4 3rd (4) (5/1 +44%) Furzig	5 5/1(+44%)	(4) Furzig 5/1, Course winner. Tenth of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) 23 days ago, missing break. Chance if rediscovering old form. Beat only one home at Windsor last time and needs to put that behind him.
4	5 4th (5) (7/1 -75%) Knockbrex	7 7/1(-75%)	(5) Knockbrex 7/1, Winner at Pontefract in April. Fair third of 5 in handicap at Ayr (10f, heavy, 3/1) 40 days ago. Back up in trip. Heading back in the right direction recently. Sole 3yo; will need to improve on recent Ayr third but low mileage and it's possible.
5th	2 5th (2) (4.5/1 -35%) Wor Willie	4.5 4.5/1(-35%)	(2) Wor Willie 4.5/1, Course winner. Respectable third of 6 in handicap (9/4) at Pontefract (12f, good) 20 days ago so needs shortlisting. Has optimum conditions and twice a course winner but should have fared better last time.
6th	8 6th (8) (22/1 +12%) Ring Of Beara	22 22/1(+12%)	(8) Ring Of Beara 22/1, 33/1, possibly still needed the run when seventh of 11 in handicap at Epsom (12f, good) 12 days ago. No forlorn hope. No show on Flat this year; mark is tumbling but he needs to get back on track.
7th	7 7th (7) (7/1 +0%) Shake A Leg	7 7/1(+0%)	(7) Shake A Leg 7/1, 17/2, good third of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (12f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Now below last winning mark so very much one to consider. Last month's third at Newmarket was a clear step back in the right direction; big player.
8th	1 8th (1) (2.5/1 +25%) Dubai Welcome	2.5 2.5/1(+25%)	(1) Dubai Welcome 2.5/1, 9/2, respectable fifth of 13 in handicap at Newbury (12f, good) 21 days ago, doing too much too soon. Can make presence felt. Lightly raced 6yo; might have needed the run when fifth on reappearance; leading contender.

LTO Selection:

17:35 Thirsk Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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

DUBAI WELCOME performed with credit on his return from a 407-day break at Newbury last month and, with improvement expected, he may be able to bounce back to winning ways. The six-year-old has dropped down to a nice mark and is preferred to the likes of Wor Willie, who has dropped down to his last winning mark, and Newmarket third Shake A Leg.

None of these can be ruled out but VAYNOR figures on an attractive mark and is worth forgiving his latest Newbury fifth when possibly finding the race coming too soon so edges the vote. Shake A Leg is also weighted to go well so is firmly in the picture, with Knockbrex and Dubai Welcome also well in the mix in an open handicap.

Shake A Leg is feared but preference is for VAYNOR who should be suited by the forecast quick ground and may still have potential.

17:35 Thirsk Handicap (Class 4) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:10 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 14f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1.88/1 +46%) Muzaffar	1.88 1.88/1(+46%)	(1) Muzaffar 1.88/1, Without the cheekpieces wore of late, looked on the way back when fifth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 9/2) 9 days ago, nearest finish having been caught on the outer flank. Not taken lightly. Well backed when a closing fifth in a higher grade at Newcastle nine days ago.
2	5 2nd (5) (11/1 +45%) Myboymax	11 11/1(+45%)	(5) Myboymax 11/1, Course winner. Failed to come on for recent run when fourth of 7 in handicap (25/1) at Pontefract (17.1f, good) 20 days ago. Continues to fall in the weights but others still preferred at present. 2023 is turning into a damp squib unless he turns things around sharpish.
3	7 3rd (7) (1.38/1 +31%) Michael's Pledge	1.38 1.38/1(+31%)	(7) Michael's Pledge 1.38/1, Upped in trip, unlucky not to get off the mark when second of 9 in handicap (9/4) at Ripon (2m, good) 11 days ago, narrowly denied having had no room inside final 1f. Looks ready to go one better. Still early days and he was unlucky not to shed his maiden status last time (2m).
4	6 4th (6) (14/1 +13%) Desert Quest	14 14/1(+13%)	(6) Desert Quest 14/1, Failed to stay longer trip when fifth of 7 in handicap at Pontefract (17.1f, good, 12/1) 20 days ago. Has dropped to 3 lb below his last winning mark as he returns to this shorter distance. Form has ebbed away this season since a half-decent starter.
5th	4 5th (4) (10/1 -11%) Lednikov	10 10/1(-11%)	(4) Lednikov 10/1, Faced pressure for the lead when below-form sixth of 9 in handicap at Ayr (13.1f, good, 11/1) 47 days ago. Had made the frame on his previous 2 starts, so could fare better with cheekpieces back on. Should have been fine returned to turf when disappointing at Ayr 47 days ago.
6th	3 6th (3) (8/1 -33%) Hondo	8 8/1(-33%)	(3) Hondo 8/1, Seemed suited by the longer trip when second of 8 in minor event at Catterick (12.1f, good, 4/1) 19 days ago, rallying final 100 yds. Needs to find more as he goes further up in distance. Second in a novice and could improve again for going 1m6f on handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

18:10 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 14f Race Class Flow

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

MICHAEL'S PLEDGE may be a maiden through seven starts but he is as consistent as they come at this level and, having gone close on his last two starts, deserves a change in luck. John Quinn's charge gets the vote ahead of the likes of Tendentious, who was a comfortable winner at Redcar last month, and Muzaffar. Hondo and Lednikov are also entitled to be thereabouts.

MICHAEL'S PLEDGE looked unlucky not to win at Ripon 11 days ago, denied a run inside the final 1f before keeping on well close home, so he is taken to get off the mark this time around. The 3-y-o can see off the challenge of Muzaffar who is respected as he drops in grade, while Tendentious also enters calculations.

John Quinn's MICHAEL'S PLEDGE is no Coltrane (his half-brother) but he should really have won last time at Ripon and can make amends.

18:10 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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