17:35 Thu 11 May 2023

ABF THE SOLDIERS’ CHARITY RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (5)
Distance 7f 218y
Prize £4,320 Age 3yo Race State Declaration Surface Turf Runners 6
Going Soft
Based on the comments and rankings provided, here is an analysis of the horses and my top 4 selections for the race:
- Oh So Charming:
- Comments: Built on promising debut third at C&D and won comfortably at Redcar. Had stall issues in the last outing.
- Rankings: Highest total rating of 400.5. Positive comments on the debut third and subsequent win.
- Assessment: Oh So Charming has shown promise with a third-place finish at C&D and a comfortable win at Redcar. The stall issues in the last outing are a concern, but assuming those problems are behind him, he has the potential to perform well in this race.
- Devil’s Kingdom:
- Comments: Best effort in three 2yo outings was a second-place finish over 7f at Musselburgh. Fair form shown.
- Rankings: Total rating of 266.1. Positive comments on the second-place finish.
- Assessment: Devil’s Kingdom showed promise with a second-place finish at Musselburgh. With fair form shown and a step up in trip, he is likely to be in contention for a good performance in this race.
- Dreaming Spires:
- Comments: Showed ability on debut when finishing fifth at Kempton. Likely to improve with the step up in trip.
- Rankings: Total rating of 248.2. Positive comments on the debut performance.
- Assessment: Dreaming Spires demonstrated ability on debut at Kempton, finishing fifth. With the step up in trip, there is potential for improvement, making her a contender in this race.
- Owners Dream:
- Comments: Showed promise on debut, finishing sixth at Wolverhampton. Tendency to hang left but entitled to progress.
- Rankings: No total rating provided.
- Assessment: Owners Dream displayed promise on debut at Wolverhampton, finishing sixth. Despite a tendency to hang left, there is room for progress, and with the right improvement, he could be competitive in this race.
Additional overlooked contender:
- Kitten’s Bay: Being the first foal of a Group-placed 5f 2yo winner, this newcomer has potential. The rankings did not provide a total rating, but the betting should provide more insights into expectations on debut.
18:10 Thu 11 May 2023

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Distance 6f
Prize £4,187 Rated (0-70) Age 3yo Race State Declaration Surface Turf Runners 8
Going Soft
Based on the comments and rankings provided, here is an analysis of the horses and my top 4 selections for the race:
- Werenotreallyhere:
- Comments: Recorded a breakthrough win at Catterick and finished fifth at Doncaster in his last two starts. Consistent improvement in his RPR. Likely to be in contention if performing at his best.
- Rankings: Highest total rating of 297.0. Positive comments on the recent win and the trend of improvement.
- Assessment: Werenotreallyhere showed improvement with a win at Catterick and a fifth-place finish at Doncaster. With consistent improvement in his RPR, he has the potential to be competitive in this race.
- One Of Our Own:
- Comments: Eight-race maiden with close calls last season. Well held in runs on Tapeta but feasibly treated on her best form. Needs a revival back on turf.
- Rankings: Total rating of 291.1. Positive comments on her close calls and being feasibly treated on her best form.
- Assessment: One Of Our Own has shown promise with several close calls last season. While she has been well held on Tapeta, her best form on turf suggests she is feasibly treated. A revival in form could see her contend in this race.
- Honour Your Dreams (FR):
- Comments: Won a maiden at Ayr over this trip but has been winless since. Stamina likely stretched in a 7f race at Beverley in the last outing.
- Rankings: Total rating of 281.8. Positive comments on the previous win.
- Assessment: Honour Your Dreams demonstrated ability with a win at Ayr, but has struggled to secure another victory since then. The drop back to 6f and return to turf could provide a better opportunity for success.
- Jack Of Clubs:
- Comments: Placed in 6f novices and finished fifth on handicap debut at Ripon. First home of the five who raced near side. Respected for a yard back among the winners.
- Rankings: Total rating of 281.0. Positive comments on the previous placings and being the first home of the group.
- Assessment: Jack Of Clubs has shown promise with placings in novices and a respectable fifth-place finish on handicap debut. Being the first home of the group at Ripon further enhances his credentials. With the yard back among the winners, he should be considered a strong contender.
Additional overlooked contender:
- Global Crisis: The rankings did not provide a total rating for Global Crisis, but the comments suggest a trend of race-by-race improvement. Although his opening mark may not be generous, the improvement shown in each start gives hope for a competitive performance.
18:40 Thu 11 May 2023

EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (5)
Distance 6f
Prize £4,320 Age 3yo Race State Declaration Surface Turf Runners 10
Going Soft
Based on the comments and rankings provided, here is an analysis of the horses and my top 4 selections for the race:
- Leap Day:
- Comments: Fair form with a third-place finish in 6f novices at Newcastle and Doncaster. Expected to be on the premises again.
- Rankings: Highest total rating of 297.0. Positive comments on fair form and expected prominent showing.
- Assessment: Leap Day has shown promise with a third-place finish in previous outings. With consistent form and expected improvement, he is a strong contender in this race.
- William Dewhirst (IRE):
- Comments: Stepped up significantly from his AW debut to just lose out in a 6f Pontefract novice. Capable of better and considered to have leading claims.
- Rankings: Total rating of 286.9. Positive comments on improvement and leading claims.
- Assessment: William Dewhirst showed considerable improvement from his debut and was narrowly defeated in his last outing. With the potential for further improvement, he is a strong contender and capable of winning this race.
- Aclaim To Fame (IRE):
- Comments: Showed promise with a fourth-place finish on course debut and improved to finish second at Redcar over 6f. Expected to be on the premises again.
- Rankings: Total rating of 260.8. Positive comments on promise shown and expected prominent showing.
- Assessment: Aclaim To Fame has demonstrated promise in his previous outings, with a notable improvement in his second-place finish at Redcar. With further experience and expected improvement, he should be considered as a strong contender in this race.
- Happier:
- Comments: Showed promise on Redcar debut with a sixth-place finish, keeping on in the closing stages. Likely to improve and has David Allan as the jockey.
- Rankings: Total rating of not provided. Positive comments on promise shown and likely improvement.
- Assessment: Happier displayed promise in her debut race and was unlucky to encounter trouble over 1f out. With likely improvement and the experience gained, she should not be overlooked as a potential contender in this race.
Additional overlooked contender:
- Missmimi: The rankings did not provide a total rating for Missmimi, but the comments indicate that she is related to plenty of winners. Although her stable is not known for first-time-out scorers, her pedigree suggests she could have potential. Keeping an eye on any market support for her could be worthwhile.
19:10 Thu 11 May 2023

DAVID LEVER MEMORIAL HANDICAP (6)
Distance 1m 4f 8y
Prize £3,663 Rated (0-65) Age 4yo+ Race State Declaration Surface Turf Runners 10
Going Soft
Based on the comments and rankings provided, here is an analysis of the horses and my top 4 selections for the race:
- Yellow Bear:
- Comments: A course winner over 1m on soft ground. Respectable fourth-place finish at Wetherby off the same mark. The longer trip of 1m4f poses a different challenge.
- Rankings: Highest total rating of 271.7. Positive comments on previous form and respectable Wetherby performance.
- Assessment: Yellow Bear has shown ability on the turf and has performed well in previous races. However, the longer trip may be a question mark. With a high rating and consistent form, he is a strong contender in this race.
- Robert Johnson:
- Comments: Surprised with a 33-1 victory over 1m4f at Catterick in his last outing. Showed a strong finish and is relatively unexposed in this type of test on the Flat.
- Rankings: Total rating of 246.3. Positive comments on surprise victory and strong finish.
- Assessment: Robert Johnson proved his ability with a surprise win in his last race. With the potential for further improvement and a strong finish, he is a strong contender and should not be overlooked.
- Sophar Sogood (IRE):
- Comments: Has a superior strike-rate on the All-Weather. Creditable fourth-place finish over 2m at Thirsk last summer. Watching brief advised as he drops in trip for his reappearance.
- Rankings: Total rating of 239.5. Positive comments on previous form and creditable Thirsk performance.
- Assessment: Sophar Sogood has shown ability on the All-Weather and has performed credibly over longer distances. With a drop in trip and a watching brief advised, he may need the race to regain full fitness but cannot be discounted.
- Jamil (IRE):
- Comments: Won on the Flat at Catterick over 1m4f. Arrives fit from hurdling and on a workable mark. Each-way claims.
- Rankings: Total rating of 232.1. Positive comments on previous Flat win and workable mark.
- Assessment: Jamil has demonstrated success on the Flat and arrives fit from hurdling. With a workable mark and each-way claims, he should be considered as a strong contender in this race.
Additional overlooked contender:
- Turbulent Power: The rankings did not provide a total rating for Turbulent Power, but the comments indicate that she has recorded two good runner-up efforts over 1m4f at Catterick. Despite not having a win, her consistent performances suggest she can give another good account and may be a factor in the race.
19:40 Thu 11 May 2023

DOWNLOAD THE VICKERS.BET APP HANDICAP (3)
Distance 6f
Prize £10,800 Rated (0-90) Age 4yo+ Race State Declaration Surface Turf Runners 8
Going Soft
Based on the comments and rankings provided, here is an analysis of the horses and my top 4 selections for the race:
- Snash (IRE):
- Comments: Won over the course and distance last June and added to the tally at Ayr. Respectable fifth-place finish at Haydock in the final start. Resumes off the same mark he defied at Ayr. Can be a factor if ready to roll after a seven-month break.
- Rankings: Highest total rating of 363.4. Positive comments on previous course and distance wins and respectable Haydock performance.
- Assessment: Snash has shown success over the course and distance and has performed well in previous races. With a high rating and a strong record at the track, he is a top contender in this race.
- Indian Creak (IRE):
- Comments: Made all and won comfortably over 6f at Windsor in the last outing. Better than ever with a reappearance run behind him. Good chance under a 5lb penalty if in similar form.
- Rankings: Total rating of 352.7. Positive comments on recent win at Windsor and improvement from reappearance run.
- Assessment: Indian Creak has shown excellent form with a comfortable win in the last outing. With the benefit of a recent run and a 5lb penalty, he is likely to be a strong contender in this race.
- International Girl (IRE):
- Comments: All four wins on good/good to firm ground, so the soft ground may not be ideal for her seasonal return. Carries a 2lb penalty from her last successful mark. Best to look elsewhere.
- Rankings: Total rating of 342.6. Comments suggest ground conditions may not be ideal and a penalty may be a challenge.
- Assessment: While International Girl has shown success on firmer ground, the soft ground and the penalty may pose challenges for her in this race. It may be best to consider other contenders.
- It Just Takes Time (IRE):
- Comments: Won four times last year, including at this track. Reappearance run was a third-place finish at Wetherby. Expected to show prominence in this race.
- Rankings: Total rating of 339.4. Positive comments on previous wins and promising reappearance run.
- Assessment: It Just Takes Time has a strong track record and showed promise in the reappearance run. With a prominent showing likely, he should be considered as a top contender in this race.
Additional overlooked contender:
- Baba Reza: The rankings did not provide a total rating for Baba Reza, but the comments indicate that he placed over the course and distance in a light 2022 campaign. Although he needed the outing in his last race, he may need to improve significantly in a short time. However, the addition of first-time cheekpieces could bring about improvement and should not be completely overlooked.
20:10 Thu 11 May 2023

BEST TICKET DEALS ONLINE AT thirskracecourse.net HANDICAP (5)
Distance 7f 218y
Prize £4,187 Rated (0-70) Age 3yo Race State Declaration Surface Turf Runners 6
Going Soft
Based on the comments and rankings provided, here is an analysis of the horses and my top 4 selections for the race:
- Yeoman:
- Comments: Made a winning handicap debut over the extended 1m at Wolverhampton in the last outing. Lightly raced 3-year-old likely to have more to offer. The second-place horse from the last race didn’t do much to boost the form.
- Rankings: Highest total rating of 339.3. Positive comments on the last win and the potential for further improvement.
- Assessment: Yeoman’s recent win and potential for further improvement make him a strong contender in this race. With the highest total rating and positive comments, he is the top selection.
- Hale End (IRE):
- Comments: Close-up on nursery debut at Newmarket and made a positive start for new trainer Michael Dods when third over the extended 7f at Beverley in the last outing. Stable among the winners, so Hale End is respected.
- Rankings: Total rating of 293.4. Positive comments on the last run for the new trainer and the stable’s recent success.
- Assessment: Hale End’s recent performance under a new trainer and the positive comments about the stable’s form make him a strong contender for this race. With a solid rating and a positive run last time, he should be considered.
- Sparks Fly:
- Comments: 0-5 on the all-weather, but has performed well on turf this spring, scoring twice over 1m in the mud at Windsor. Effectively 9lb higher mark (including 6lb penalty), but may still complete a hat-trick.
- Rankings: Total rating of 292.2. Positive comments on recent turf performances and the potential for a hat-trick.
- Assessment: Sparks Fly’s success on turf and recent form make her a strong contender in this race. Despite the higher mark and penalty, her recent performances suggest she has what it takes to be competitive.
- Rievaulx Raver (IRE):
- Comments: Won a 1m Ripon novice last summer, but efforts in handicap company have been less impressive. Drop back in trip may help, but others are preferred.
- Rankings: Total rating of 270.8. Comments suggest less excitement about recent handicap efforts.
- Assessment: While Rievaulx Raver has shown promise in the past, the recent handicap performances have been underwhelming. The drop back in trip may be beneficial, but there are stronger contenders in this race.
Additional overlooked contender:
- Valstar: The rankings did not provide a total rating for Valstar, but the comments indicate that she showed a return to form with a second-place finish at Doncaster in the last outing. While the form may not be strong, the fact that she is 1lb lower now suggests she could be a competitive runner in this race.
20:45 Thu 11 May 2023

‘IRISH DAY’ @thirskraces SATURDAY 20th MAY HANDICAP (6)
Distance 7f
Prize £3,663 Rated (0-65) Age 4yo+ Race State Declaration Surface Turf Runners 14
Going Soft
Based on the comments and rankings provided, here is an analysis of the horses and my top 4 selections for the race:
- Magical Effect (IRE):
- Comments: Multiple winner who will go on the ground, but he is now 11 years old and was well behind on his reappearance.
- Rankings: Total rating of 300.3. No significant positive comments about recent form.
- Assessment: While Magical Effect has shown success in the past, the comments and rankings suggest that his recent form may not be as strong. Considering his age and poor reappearance, it might be best to look for stronger contenders in this race.
- Bold Territories (IRE):
- Comments: Completed a hat-trick last summer and ran a good first race back behind race-fit opposition at Redcar. Off a fair mark and worth considering.
- Rankings: Total rating of 294.8. Positive comments on the hat-trick achievement and the good run at Redcar.
- Assessment: Bold Territories’ hat-trick last summer and a good performance in the first race back indicate that he could be a strong contender in this race. With a fair mark and positive comments, he should be considered as one of the top selections.
- La Feile:
- Comments: A winner at 5f and 7f, including a win at Redcar last July. Ended the year disappointingly but could bounce back and handles soft ground.
- Rankings: Total rating of 263.4. Comments suggest a potential bounce back and ability to handle soft ground.
- Assessment: La Feile’s previous wins and ability to handle soft ground make her an interesting contender. While the end of the year was disappointing, the potential for a bounce back should not be overlooked. She could be a competitive runner in this race.
- Asmund (IRE):
- Comments: Won from the front on two occasions last season but has been quiet so far this campaign. Best watched for now.
- Rankings: Total rating of 262.5. No significant positive comments about recent form.
- Assessment: Asmund’s previous front-running wins are notable, but the comments and rankings suggest that his recent form has been quiet. It might be wise to observe his performance in this race before considering him as a top selection.
Additional overlooked contender:
- Josiebond: The rankings did not provide a total rating for Josiebond, but the comments indicate that she arrived from off the pace to score at Catterick and had a decent sixth-place finish at Ayr. With a competitive mark and a return in similar shape, she could be a contender in this race.
Note: The rankings and assessments are based on the information provided and should be used as a guide. Other factors such as recent form, jockey and trainer performance, track conditions, and any other relevant variables should also be considered when making betting decisions.
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