Trainer with perfect Beverley record in 2025 sends one runner on Wednesday
11 months ago
THIRSK
2 May 2026
Saturday 2nd May
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Sky Bet Thirsk Hunt Cup Handicap (Class 2) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 7f 218y
- Going: Good To Firm
- Runners
- 14
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Inside
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
w1
Wind Op - First run after wind operation
Smart at his best and back in Britain after spell in Australia; has had wind surgery
03500-
Age: 7
Weight: 9-11
OR: 102
Days: 225
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep 25 | Nwc Newcastle (Aus) | 7.5f Gd | HcG3 | 9-3 t | 13/13 | Headley Grange (13½L) | 100/1 | - | 82 |
| 6 Sep 25 | Ran Randwick | 7f Gd | G2 | 8-9 t | 14/16 | Pericles (5¾L) | 100/1 | - | 99 |
| 17 May 25 | Doo Doomben | 8f Sft | HcL | 9-4 t | 5/7 | Brookhaven (2½L) | 11/10F | - | - |
| 26 Apr 25 | Ran Randwick | 7.5f GS | Hc | 9-7 t | 3/15 | Punch Lane (5L) | 40/1 | - | 114 |
| 5 Apr 25 | Ran Randwick | 8f Gd | HcG1 | 8-5 t | 13/20 | Stefi Magnetica (4¾L) | 60/1 | - | 106 |
| 22 Mar 25 | Rsh Rosehill | 10f Gd | G1 | 9-4 t | 6/6 | Via Sistina (11½L) | 12/1 | - | 103 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Progressive course winner; excellent second in strong AW handicap on Good Friday; player
122-12
Age: 4
Weight: 9-8
OR: 99
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Apr 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 2Hc | 9-2 | 2/14 | Tyrrhenian Sea (1¼L) | 9/2 | 99 | 106 |
| 1 Jan 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 2Hc | 9-1 | 1/5 | Two Tempting (1¾L) | 4/7F | 94 | 104 |
| 11 Dec 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 8f St | 2Hc | 8-13 | 2/7 | Crown Board (½L) | 5/4F | 93 | 99 |
| 22 Oct 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 3Hc | 9-8 | 2/11 | Local Hero (1½L) | 3/1 | 92 | 97 |
| 27 Jun 25 | Yar Yarmouth | 8f Gd | 43yHc | 9-10 | 1/4 | Spirit Of Leros (nse) | 6/5F | 88 | 93 |
| 17 Jun 25 | Thi Thirsk | 7f GF | 4Hc | 9-9 | 1/10 | Vince Le Prince (3¼L) | 2/1F | 82 | 97 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (4%)
Started year in good form on AW but lesser run latest; others preferred back on turf
3-4130
Age: 5
Weight: 9-7
OR: 98
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Apr 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 2Hc | 9-2 | 12/14 | Tyrrhenian Sea (7½L) | 22/1 | 99 | 92 |
| 18 Mar 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 2Hc | 8-13 | 3/7 | Mount Athos (2¼L) | 7/2 | 99 | 102 |
| 27 Feb 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 8f St | 2Hc | 9-6 | 1/10 | Popmaster (nk) | 9/4F | 96 | 104 |
| 16 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 2Hc | 9-7 | 4/9 | Witch Hunter (2¼L) | 9/2 | 96 | 100 |
| 4 Oct 25 | Asc Ascot | 7f Sft | 2Hc | 8-11 | 3/15 | Native Warrior (2½L) | 11/2 | 95 | 102 |
| 20 Sep 25 | Ayr Ayr | 8f Sft | 2Hc | 9-10 | 12/14 | Thunder Roar (11L) | 6/1 | 95 | 80 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Two wins in 2025; fair sixth on return and could resume progression in refitted headgear
3461-6
Age: 4
Weight: 9-3
OR: 94
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 26 | Mus Musselburgh | 9f Gd | 3Hc | 9-9 | 6/12 | Noche Clasica (3¾L) | 15/8F | 95 | 98 |
| 17 Sep 25 | Yar Yarmouth | 9f Sft | 3Hc | 9-5 | 1/9 | Whip Cracker (1½L) | 15/8F | 89 | 102 |
| 22 Aug 25 | Yor York | 8f GF | 23yHc | 8-8 | 6/17 | Fifth Column (1¼L) | 13/2 | 89 | 93 |
| 31 Jul 25 | Goo Goodwood | 8f Hy | 33yHc | 9-8 p1 | 4/15 | Principality (1L) | 6/1 | 88 | 93 |
| 11 Jul 25 | Asc Ascot | 8f GF | 33yHc | 9-4 | 3/6 | Knights Gold (½L) | 11/4 | 88 | 94 |
| 12 Jun 25 | Not Nottingham | 8.5f Gd | 5Md | 9-5 | 1/8 | Antipodes (hd) | 2/13F | 88 | 87 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
8lb lower than when winning this last year; revival isn't ruled out in new tongue-tie
-60948
Age: 6
Weight: 9-3
OR: 94
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Apr 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 2Hc | 8-13 | 8/14 | Tyrrhenian Sea (4¾L) | 28/1 | 96 | 95 |
| 27 Feb 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 10f St | 2Hc | 9-5 | 4/11 | Regal Ulixes (3L) | 15/2 | 96 | 100 |
| 30 Jan 26 | Mey Meydan | 8f Fs | Hc | 9-8 | 9/16 | Telemark (13L) | 33/1 | 98 | 71 |
| 16 Jan 26 | Mey Meydan | 8f Gd | Hc | 9-11 p | 10/14 | English Oak (7½L) | 20/1 | 100 | 89 |
| 9 Jan 26 | Mey Meydan | 9f Gd | Hc | 9-3 | 6/12 | Mothecombe (7L) | 12/1 | 102 | 95 |
| 1 Dec 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | L | 9-6 | 5/8 | Holloway Boy (6¾L) | 22/1 | 103 | 102 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Golden Mile winner last year; fair reappearance but ideally wants slower ground
0604-5
Age: 8
Weight: 9-3
OR: 94
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 26 | Thi Thirsk | 7f Gd | 3 | 9-8 t | 5/8 | Myal (2½L) | 100/1 | 94 | 102 |
| 24 Oct 25 | Don Doncaster | 7f Sft | 2Hc | 9-1 t | 4/10 | Rogue Diplomat (2¼L) | 16/1 | 96 | 98 |
| 10 Oct 25 | Yor York | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 9-2 t | 12/17 | Ice Max (12½L) | 33/1 | 98 | 78 |
| 24 Sep 25 | Goo Goodwood | 8f GS | 2Hc | 9-9 t | 6/12 | Cerulean Bay (8¼L) | 4/1C | 99 | 90 |
| 6 Sep 25 | Asc Ascot | 7f GS | 2Hc | 9-7 t | 13/20 | Native Warrior (9¾L) | 33/1 | 100 | 86 |
| 23 Aug 25 | Goo Goodwood | 7f GF | 2Hc | 9-3 t | 11/12 | Darkness (9L) | 25/1 | 100 | 86 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
C&D win last May; creditable third of 12 on reappearance; likely to be in the mix
1109-3
Age: 7
Weight: 9-2
OR: 93
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 26 | Mus Musselburgh | 9f Gd | 3Hc | 9-8 | 3/12 | Noche Clasica (2¾L) | 11/1 | 94 | 99 |
| 5 Jul 25 | San Sandown | 8f GF | 2Hc | 9-4 | 9/12 | Classic (5¾L) | 13/2 | 95 | 93 |
| 19 Jun 25 | Asc Ascot | 7f GF | 2Hc | 9-2 | 13/27 | Never So Brave (10L) | 22/1 | 95 | 83 |
| 6 Jun 25 | Eps Epsom | 8.5f GS | 2Hc | 8-11 | 1/10 | Alpha Crucis (1¾L) | 9/4F | 90 | 100 |
| 17 May 25 | Thi Thirsk | 8f GF | 3Hc | 9-9 | 1/8 | Barley (hd) | 9/4F | 88 | 97 |
| 3 May 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 8f Gd | 3Hc | 9-12 | 8/14 | Great Chieftain (9¾L) | 11/1 | 90 | 79 |
Has odd quirk but done well on AW in recent starts; one of two solid contenders for yard
1621-3
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 93
Days: 43
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 3Hc | 9-5 | 3/12 | First Principle (½L) | 4/1 | 91 | 99 |
| 8 Nov 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 3Hc | 9-9 | 1/12 | Zryan (shd) | 5/2J | 88 | 98 |
| 23 Sep 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 8f St | 43yHc | 9-10 | 2/10 | Carron (nk) | 7/4F | 86 | 93 |
| 5 Jul 25 | San Sandown | 7f GF | 33yHc | 9-5 | 6/9 | Mudbir (8¼L) | 4/1 | 86 | 70 |
| 19 Jun 25 | Wet Wetherby | 7f GF | 5Nv | 9-11 | 1/12 | Gentle Touch (2½L) | 1/2F | - | 87 |
| 28 Apr 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 5Md | 9-2 | 1/7 | L'Karama (4¼L) | 11/4 | - | 88 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts at this distance (67%)
Two wins in Ireland last year but well held on recent first run for Declan Carroll
3141-8
Age: 4
Weight: 9-1
OR: 92
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 8-12 t1 | 8/10 | Mister Winston (12½L) | 22/1 | 92 | 73 |
| 9 Aug 25 | Cur Curragh | 8f Gd | Hc | 9-2 v1 | 1/8 | Hightimeyouwon (1¾L) | 5/2F | 85 | 92 |
| 17 Jul 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 9f Gd | Hc | 9-1 p | 4/7 | Onemoredance (2¾L) | 5/2 | 86 | 84 |
| 25 Jun 25 | Naa Naas | 8f Gd | 3yMd | 9-8 p1 | 1/9 | Standard Deviation (½L) | 100/30 | - | 92 |
| 24 May 25 | Cur Curragh | 10f Gd | 3yMd | 9-8 | 3/11 | Propose (5L) | 4/1 | - | 82 |
| 11 May 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 7f Gd | Md | 9-8 | 2/11 | Zodiac Bear (4¼L) | 5/2 | - | 78 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
In the form of life with two Musselburgh wins last month; can't discount in current mood
88-811
Age: 5
Weight: 9-0
OR: 91
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 26 | Mus Musselburgh | 8f Gd | 4HcF | 10-4 | 1/11 | Samra Green (½L) | 9/2 | 87 | 96 |
| 4 Apr 26 | Mus Musselburgh | 7f GS | 2Hc | 8-4 | 1/10 | Golden Mind (½L) | 14/1 | 84 | 92 |
| 20 Mar 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 4Hc | 9-9 | 8/10 | Pietro (3¼L) | 50/1 | 84 | 84 |
| 17 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 4HcF | 10-0 | 8/9 | Stateira (16½L) | 16/1 | 85 | 62 |
| 5 Nov 25 | Mus Musselburgh | 7f Sft | 3Hc | 9-8 | 8/9 | Gweedore (19½L) | 12/1 | 86 | 42 |
| 27 Oct 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 4Hc | 10-1 | 10/12 | Arctic Dawn (10L) | 18/1 | 86 | 75 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
Second off 1lb higher last May but off since a lesser run the following month; gelded
3/020-
Age: 5
Weight: 8-13
OR: 90
Days: 322
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jun 25 | Yor York | 7f GF | 3Hc | 9-13 | 12/13 | Humam (9¼L) | 7/1 | 92 | 77 |
| 24 May 25 | Hay Haydock | 8f Gd | 3Hc | 9-5 | 2/11 | Great Chieftain (¾L) | 17/2 | 91 | 98 |
| 29 Mar 25 | Don Doncaster | 8f GS | 2Hc | 9-2 | 14/22 | Godwinson (9L) | 40/1 | 92 | 80 |
| 13 Oct 24 | Goo Goodwood | 8f Hy | 2Hc | 9-4 | 3/8 | Alpha Crucis (2L) | 7/1 | 92 | 97 |
| 28 Sep 24 | Hay Haydock | 8f Sft | 2Hc | 9-5 | 2/8 | Flying Finn (1¼L) | 5/2 | 92 | 97 |
| 20 Jun 24 | Asc Ascot | 8f GF | 23yHc | 8-13 | 12/29 | Mickley (8L) | 9/1 | 92 | 88 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Lightly raced new recruit for Tim Easterby but drawn wide and perhaps best watched
/2150-
Age: 4
Weight: 8-12
OR: 89
Days: 239
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep 25 | Asc Ascot | 8f Sft | 2Hc | 8-8 h | 15/17 | Shout (18L) | 9/1 | 90 | 62 |
| 11 Jul 25 | Asc Ascot | 8f GF | 33yHc | 9-11 h | 5/6 | Knights Gold (1¾L) | 5/2F | 92 | 95 |
| 9 Jun 25 | Wdr Windsor | 8f Gd | 5Nv | 9-7 h | 1/10 | Muhaajim (3L) | 11/8F | - | 91 |
| 16 May 25 | Nby Newbury | 7f Gd | 43yNv | 9-4 h1 | 2/9 | Raafedd (2L) | 11/4 | - | 84 |
| 13 Jul 24 | Asc Ascot | 7f Gd | 22yNv | 9-7 | 3/12 | Tiger Mask (1¾L) | 18/1 | - | 84 |
Only nudged up 3lb for recently Beverley success but this is a much stronger race
220-81
Age: 4
Weight: 8-8
OR: 85
Days: 9
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 26 | Bev Beverley | 7.5f GF | 4Hc | 9-11 | 1/10 | Capital Guarantee (shd) | 17/2 | 82 | 89 |
| 4 Apr 26 | Mus Musselburgh | 7f GS | 2Hc | 7-11 | 8/10 | Bellarchi (9½L) | 22/1 | 84 | 66 |
| 23 Sep 25 | Bev Beverley | 7.5f Sft | 4Hc | 9-12 | 13/13 | It Just Takes Time (34L) | 11/2 | 82 | 1 |
| 13 Aug 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 4Hc | 9-9 | 2/13 | Maybe Not (1¼L) | 7/2F | 80 | 88 |
| 12 Jul 25 | Ham Hamilton | 8.5f Gd | 4Hc | 9-7 | 2/9 | Sir Paul Ramsey (3¼L) | EvensF | 78 | 84 |
| 24 Jun 25 | Bev Beverley | 7.5f GF | 5Hc | 9-6 | 1/12 | Harswell Ruby (1L) | 15/8F | 74 | 80 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
6 x Distance Winner - Won 6 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 31 in the last 14 days (3%)
Won this in 2022 (also fourth in 2024) but recent reappearance was poor
6814-0
Age: 12
Weight: 8-2
OR: 77
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 26 | Mus Musselburgh | 9f Gd | 3Hc | 8-7 | 12/12 | Noche Clasica (40L) | 80/1 | 79 | 3 |
| 30 Sep 25 | Ayr Ayr | 7f Sft | 4Hc | 10-0 | 4/9 | Count Palatine (3½L) | 7/1 | 80 | 80 |
| 18 Sep 25 | Ayr Ayr | 8f GS | 5Hc | 9-10 | 1/9 | West Tyrone (4L) | 17/2 | 70 | 83 |
| 1 Sep 25 | Crl Carlisle | 7f Gd | 5Hc | 9-10 p | 8/11 | One Night Thunder (8¼L) | 18/1 | 73 | 66 |
| 20 Aug 25 | Crl Carlisle | 7f GF | 4Hc | 9-6 p | 6/7 | Count Palatine (4¾L) | 11/2 | 76 | 71 |
| 28 Jul 25 | Ayr Ayr | 7f Gd | 4Hc | 10-0 | 8/10 | Boy Douglas (7¼L) | 15/2 | 78 | 67 |
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D
Witch Hunter
T: Richard Hannon
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
-51489
Age: 7
Weight: 9-12
OR: 103
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Apr 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 2Hc | 9-7 | 9/14 | Tyrrhenian Sea (5½L) | 18/1 | 104 | 101 |
| 7 Mar 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | L | 9-5 | 8/8 | Cool Hoof Luke (7½L) | 10/1 | 105 | 89 |
| 7 Feb 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | L | 9-2 | 4/7 | Chancellor (6¼L) | 8/1 | 105 | 102 |
| 16 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 2Hc | 9-12 | 1/9 | Talis Evolvere (1½L) | 11/2 | 101 | 110 |
| 7 Jan 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 2Hc | 9-5 | 5/7 | The Lost King (1¼L) | 4/1 | 101 | 105 |
| 3 Nov 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 2Hc | 9-12 | 3/12 | Chancellor (1¾L) | 16/1 | 101 | 107 |
Verdict
Steadily progressive course winner BLUE RC (nap) is preferred to last year's winner Flight Plan in a typically competitive renewal.
Blue Rc
Betting Forecast:
7/2 Sea Force,
9/2 Blue Rc,
11/2 City Of Poets,
13/2 Flight Plan,
8/1 Mirsky,
12/1 Bellarchi,
A War Eagle,
14/1 Rhoscolyn,
Dashing Darcey,
16/1 Al Mubhir,
20/1 Apiarist,
25/1 Esherann,
Accentuate,
66/1 Redarna
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