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17:35 Thirsk

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Moody Construction Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Thirsk

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 339630 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict

Form uneven since last win at Redcar over a year ago and he was well beaten from wide draw at York last time; down in grade and 4lb lower but again not done many favours by the draw.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

2

(12)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Cruyff Turn

9st 10lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

taken down early, raced wide, made virtually all, clear when switched sharply right after 2f

7/1

16th

18

(19)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Cruyff Turn

8st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

in touch with leaders, lost position over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

33/1

3rd

7

(10)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 37y

Class 3

14:25 Haydock

Cruyff Turn

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Posted two good thirds in June (1m, good/good to firm) and he's now 4lb lower; a case can be made on those efforts but this regressive 7yo has posted lesser performances the last twice.

11/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 782152 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict

Running well this summer and posted a solid effort at Epsom last time; no surprise to see him go well again from slightly higher mark.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

3

(8)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Bell Shot

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

prominent, chased clear leader after 2f

5/1

2nd

7

(5)

26th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

14:42 Epsom

Bell Shot

8st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Michael Appleby

prominent, switched to centre 3f out, led 2f out

12/1

5th

9

(10)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

20:32 Haydock

Bell Shot

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Made all to win readily by over 5l at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) ten days ago and is now 2-7 for Michael Appleby since the spring; may not be allowed things all his own way here but is 6lb ahead of the handicapper under his 5lb penalty.

5/2

33/1

  • Place: £5.40

Form: 604470 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict

Turf and multiple AW winner but has struggled for consistency since last win in spring; below best at Yarmouth last time and, although visor back on, is best watched from double-figure draw.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

6

(11)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

How Impressive

9st 4lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Hugo Palmer

mounted in chute and taken down early, prominent after 2f, raced in third behind clear leader after 2f

33/1

11th

9

(7)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

19:00 Yarmouth

How Impressive

8st 13lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Hugo Palmer

took keen hold, midfield

20/1

7th

10

(9)

22nd Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Newmarket (July)

How Impressive

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

1lb below last winning mark and didn't enjoy the clearest of runs when fourth of six at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) ten days ago; has won over this trip, but there's a suspicion another furlong suits him ideally.

16/1

Form: 609190 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict

Dual 7f AW winner for the Crisfords and notched first turf win for this trainer at Catterick in June; well beaten both starts since, though, and has plenty to prove.

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4th

5

(6)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Animate

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Geoffrey Harker

raced in fourth behind clear leader

20/1

19th

8

(20)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Animate

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Geoffrey Harker

Came from off the pace to win a 6f handicap at Catterick last month (good to soft); still has handicapping scope on turf but he needs to bounce back quickly from a poor run at Thirsk last week.

33/1

9th

5

(10)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Thirsk

Animate

9st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Geoffrey Harker

midfield, outpaced 3f out, dropped to rear on far side of group over 1f out, lost touch inside final furlong

11/2

10/1

Form: 122040 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict

Both wins this year came over this trip on a sound surface but below best on two of last three starts; each-way claims from low draw if back to best, though.

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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

10

(2)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Patontheback

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

midfield

10/1

10th

5

(5)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

18:02 Carlisle

Patontheback

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Gemma Tutty

prominent, challenging 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

12/1

4th

5

(5)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:40 Pontefract

Patontheback

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Unraced at 1m and well beaten at York 12 days ago, but he maybe did too much too soon from a wide draw on the Knavesmire, and he wasn't stopping when going close over Beverley's stiff 7.4f (good to firm) in June; has won twice this year and could bounce back with a big performance.

4/1

Form: 141324 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict

In good form with four wins over this trip in 2024 and, although he stays 1m, a strongly run race over this trip looks to be his ideal requirement; should go well back in distance if things pan out favourably.

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6th

1

(3)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Al Muqdad

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

slowly into stride, midfield

7/2

4th

2

(2)

17th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Ripon

Al Muqdad

10st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

All four wins have come at 7f but he appeared to stay this trip well enough when third at Yarmouth last month; creditable second at Newmarket (7f, good) a fortnight ago when having to wait for a gap to appear; sneaking up the weights but likely to run well.

100/30

2nd

5

(7)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:18 Newmarket (July)

Al Muqdad

9st 5lb

J: Harry Bentley

T: David O’Meara

Three wins over 7f since March and was a good third in a Racing League handicap at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) last week; on same mark here and he's an interesting contender back at this trip; his three turf wins have come on good/good to firm.

11/4

7th
11 (4)
Yaaser

10/1

Form: 935304 D BF

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict

Slow-starter who won on turf and AW last year; below best so far this season and, although edging down in the weights, will have to show more before he's worth a bet.

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7th

11

(4)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Yaaser

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Jim Goldie

lost many lengths start, raced in last

10/1

4th

3

(3)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Yaaser

9st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Serial slow starter who's 3lb lower than when winning over C&D this time last year; will always need some luck given his run style but he's used to plying his trade in better company and is quite capable.

5/1

11th

13

(8)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Yaaser

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Usually seen over further but a well-run 6f at a stiff track should be okay; whether he's primed to win a red-hot sprint such as this looks a moot point though.

33/1

Form: 702423 D BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict

Dual fast-ground winner over 7f and 1m and running well this summer; solid third behind a next-time out winner at Haydock last time and another to consider.

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8th

7

(9)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Finbars Lad

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

slowly into stride, in rear

5/1

3rd

4

(11)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

20:32 Haydock

Finbars Lad

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Gained last season's course win over 1m but has been in good form over 7f lately, losing out only by a nose when second of 17 at York (good to firm) on latest outing two weeks ago; only 2lb higher here; respected.

9/2

2nd

13

(14)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Finbars Lad

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Back on song when going close at Doncaster (7f, good) last month and didn't enjoy a clear run when close fourth at Leicester (7f, good) most recently; his wins have come on fast ground and he might not be far away.

9/1

25/1

Form: 130809 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict

Multiple winner who hasn't been at best on last four starts and was taken out (vet's certificate) at Hamilton earlier in the week; best watched.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

12

(1)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Kats Bob

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

in rear

25/1

9th

9

(8)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:05 Thirsk

Kats Bob

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Multiple winner over further; should be sharper for last month's return to action at York (7f, good to firm) and the stable is in fine form but this looks a tough race in which to have his first crack at 5f.

25/1

10th
9 (5)
Danzan

10/1

Form: 005540 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict

Not won for over a year but on a handy mark and last run at Ripon is probably best ignored (stumbled at the start); seems to like it here and each-way claims from low draw.

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10th

9

(5)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Danzan

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

midfield

10/1

13th

12

(9)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Ripon

Danzan

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

stumbled badly start, raced far side

10/1

4th

5

(4)

1st Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Danzan

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Not the easiest to win with but he's on a dangerous mark and he has run with credit in two big-field handicap at York the last twice; one to consider on a rare AW run.

12/1

10/1

Form: 2-9547 C

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict

Has had plenty of chances since last win and wasn't at best last time (raced too freely); however, on a handy mark and hood goes back on for first time in nearly three years; not the biggest surprise should he run well.

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11th

8

(7)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Challet

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

steadied start, towards rear

10/1

7th

4

(6)

29th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:40 Ayr

Challet

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Losing sequence goes back 18 races to September 2021, but he's edged down the weights and was a close fourth off this mark at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) recently; versatile ground-wise in the past; chance.

5/1

4th

7

(6)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Thirsk

Challet

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael Dods

midfield, steady headway from 2f out, keeping on when bit short of room inside final 110yds, steadied towards finish, eyecatcher

7/1

12th
4 (10)
Craven

12/1

Form: -93010 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict

Inconsistent but returned to winning ways at York in July; long way below that level last time and, although back on a sound surface, may not be one for maximum faith.

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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

4

(10)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Craven

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

in rear

12/1

10th

1

(10)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:00 Chepstow

Craven

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Inconsistent this year but he won in a big field at York (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago and a 3lb rise may not be enough to stop him if he can reproduce that latest form.

9/1

1st

8

(5)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Craven

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Just one win (last July) from his 18 starts and this inconsistent 4yo was well beaten over C&D in May last time; however, prior to that he was a good third of 20 over C&D and can be in the mix if reproducing that form.

16/1

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Exacta £532.00
Straight Forecast £429.40
Tricast £5733.20
Trifecta £5984.00

Selections

Telegraph:

Bell Shot

The Times:

Al Muqdad

TOPSPEED:

Patontheback

SPOTLIGHT:

Challet

RP RATINGS:

Danzan

Daily Mail:

Al Muqdad

The Sun:

Al Muqdad

D Express:

Bell Shot

Daily Mirror:

Bell Shot

Daily Record:

Bell Shot