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15:50 Thirsk

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Rudding Park Handicap

  • Prize money: £10308
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Thirsk

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 151312 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict

Three sprint wins this year and he ran as well as he ever has when second of six, beaten a neck by a course specialist, at Ripon last month (6f, good); another good run on the cards.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(8)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

Kings Merchant

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

took keen hold, edged right soon after start, in touch with leaders

4/1

2nd

4

(6)

5th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Ripon

Kings Merchant

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Progressive sprinter who made it 2-2 in 6f handicaps when showing the right attitude, despite again edging left, off 3lb lower last time; having a rail on his near-side from the top stall won't hurt and he holds leading claims for a yard in fine form.

2/1

1st

4

(1)

25th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

15:05 Doncaster

Kings Merchant

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Won 5f AW maiden in March but best performance came when landing Thirsk handicap over 6f (good to firm) last month; kept on for third at Redcar (5f, good to firm) last time and this step back up in trip looks ideal.

5/1

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 501026 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict

Speedy handicapper; impressed at Southwell in December and he added a 5f handicap at Doncaster to his tally in June; also ran well at Pontefract in July and when unplaced last time he had an excuse (rushed up to lead having bungled the start); placed in both C&D runs but 5f does look his best trip.

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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(1)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

Hiya Maite

9st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Roy Bowring

led

10/1

6th

2

(6)

17th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

16:50 Doncaster

Hiya Maite

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Roy Bowring

slowly away and stumbled start, took keen hold, rushed up and pressed leaders after 1f

4/1

2nd

3

(7)

19th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

19:55 Pontefract

Hiya Maite

9st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Roy Bowring

Bounced back with an all-the-way win at Doncaster (5f, good) last month but he failed to repeat that form at Thirsk 15 days later; now drops back into a Class 3 but he's not easy to predict and didn't shine over C&D in April; others look more solid.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 785727

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict

Came to hand early as 2yo, including a win in the Hilary Needler at Beverley, but the handicapper has been on top this year; penultimate second at Nottingham was more encouraging and she was caught out by the return to 5f in a good race at York last month (first-time visor, retained; only the winner and second ran the final furlong quicker); can go well back up to 6f.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

9

(10)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

Midnight Affair

9st 1lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

slowly into stride, towards rear

10/1

7th

13

(2)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Midnight Affair

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Suited by good/firmer; 0-7 since winning last year's Hilary Needler at Beverley (5f); however, went close at Nottingham (6f) last week, returning to her best form; possibilities off the same mark provided she takes well to first-time headgear.

14/1

2nd

3

(3)

13th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 4

16:30 Nottingham

Midnight Affair

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Won last season's Hilary Needlar at Beverley (5f, good to firm) but has found it tough to make an impact in handicaps this season (four runs); continues to slip down the weights but has much more to prove than some.

16/1

5/1

Form: 901371 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict

Began the year with two AW wins and he's added 6f handicap wins at Haydock and Ripon this summer; well in command in the Great St Wilfrid consolation event three weeks ago but he hasn't been missed with a 7lb rise.

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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(2)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

Grant Wood

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

towards rear

5/1

1st

2

(12)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Ripon

Grant Wood

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

raced near side, towards rear, headway when pushed along over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, led inside final 110yds, kept on well, 1st of 9 in group

10/1

7th

4

(6)

4th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Haydock

Grant Wood

9st 10lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Has shown career-best form over C&D (good/good to firm) the last twice, justifying favouritism in June then creditable third to Sergeant Pep; major contender off unaltered mark.

8/1

Form: 222223 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict

Five seconds and a third in his six runs for his new stable this year, bumping into some well-treated rivals along the way; edging up the weights as a consequence though and more minor money perhaps his best hope.

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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(5)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

Mythical Phoenix

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

awkward start and bumped rival start, in touch with leaders

9/2

3rd

2

(7)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

19:35 Hamilton

Mythical Phoenix

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Julie Camacho

He has finished second in all five runs for Julie Camacho, all at 6f on ground ranging from good to firm from heavy; should be quick enough for 5f here and he's a strong contender despite sneaking up the weights.

4/1

2nd

4

(3)

15th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:28 Ayr

Mythical Phoenix

9st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Julie Camacho

pressed leader, led over 1f out, soon swerved right, kept on final 110yds, headed final strides

5/1

Form: -40647 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict

Won four times for Roger Varian (6f turf and 7f AW); 0-5 for current yard, showing enough to think he retained most of his ability; others appeal more in this field all the same.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(6)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

Lir Speciale

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Stuart Williams

bumped start, squeezed out soon after start, in rear

12/1

7th

1

(2)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Lir Speciale

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

midfield

7/2

14/1

Form: 2-7170 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict

Won a 6f handicap at Ripon in June (soft; cheekpieces first time); not so good twice since and it won't be easy trying to dominate in this field; blinkers return today.

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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

10

(3)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

Batal Zabeel

9st 1lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

slowly into stride, in rear

14/1

16th

12

(13)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Goodwood

Batal Zabeel

8st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Has his own way of doing things but he has won two handicaps, over 5f at Beverley (good) last August and when sticking on well at Ripon (6f, soft) in June; lesser effort at Ayr since and there's a suspicion that any jostling in this big field won't go down well.

20/1

7th

10

(5)

15th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:28 Ayr

Batal Zabeel

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

took keen hold, led but pestered, headed over 1f out, soon hampered, weakened gradually inside final 110yds

7/1

Form: 41-610 D

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict

Comfortably made all in first-time hood (retained since) on handicap debut at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in May; soundly beaten in 5f Royal Ascot handicap subsequently but gelded since and this is less competitive; retains significant potential.

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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(9)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

Mukaafah

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

taken down early, started quickly, prominent

7/2

17th

15

(9)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:15 Ascot

Mukaafah

9st 1lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Beaten favourite on his 2yo debut (6f, soft) but he was a different proposition at Kempton in November on his second start, ridden aggressively and coming home clear of his rivals in a good time; too free on his seasonal return and he was fitted with a hood for his handicap debut at Doncaster five weeks ago (6f, good to firm), a race he won in the manner of a sprinter with a lot more to offer; now 8lb higher but he looks fast enough for 5f and, if anything, this trip could bring about further improvement; high on the list.

12/1

Form: 082127 C

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict

High-class sprinter in his pomp; in good order in May, second at the Dante meeting before a small-field 6f Redcar win (Class 4); not at best over 5f at Pontefract seven weeks ago and vulnerable off top weight once more.

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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(4)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

Dakota Gold

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

prominent

10/1

7th

1

(4)

19th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

19:55 Pontefract

Dakota Gold

10st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Front-running veteran who is not the force of old but he's been resurgent recently, with a win at Redcar (6f, soft) in May sandwiched between runner-up efforts at York and Ripon; back up 7lb in the weights after those three runs but he could make another bold bid back in trip.

13/2

2nd

4

(5)

20th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:55 Ripon

Dakota Gold

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

prominent early, led after 1f

100/30

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Payout
Exacta £446.00
Straight Forecast £464.60
Tricast £3733.80
Trifecta £3591.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mukaafah

Telegraph:

Dakota Gold

D Express:

Kings Merchant

TOPSPEED:

Batal Zabeel

POSTDATA:

Mythical Phoenix

The Times:

Midnight Affair

The Guardian:

Hiya Maite

RP RATINGS:

Mukaafah

NEWMARKET:

Mukaafah

Daily Mirror:

Mukaafah

The Sun:

Mukaafah

The Star:

Mukaafah

Daily Mail:

Dakota Gold

Daily Record:

Dakota Gold