FIFTH RACE | 3.40

THE VICKERS.BET THIRSK HUNT CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

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Race Description This is a one mile handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 105. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below-par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 6lb

Leading course trainer (17-22): T Easterby (37 wins from 465 runners, 8%) runs CRUYFF TURN & DEVILWALA

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (6 wins from 44 runners, 14%) runs AUTUMN FESTIVAL, PISANELLO & TUSCAN

Longest Travellers: SAFE VOYAGE trained by J J Quinn, SYMBOLIZE trained by J Camacho, DEVILWALA & CRUYFF for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £50000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £20315, 2nd £10160, 3rd £5080, 4th £2540, 5th £1270, 6th £635. (Penalty Value £25770) Weights raised 6lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. no horse

TURN trained by T Easterby - all Malton, 27 miles & NORTHERN EXPRESS trained by M Dods, Darlington, 27 miles.

CRUYFFTURN (GB) (211) 010600-D 6 9-12 (10)

Br Ch g Dutch Art - Provenance

O Aberdeen Park & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Landed a useful handicap atYork off this mark in 2022 but it’s possible he may just need the run on his return.

2

SAFEVOYAGE (IRE) (35) 06204-0CD

10 9-12 (1)

Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Shishangaan (IRE) James Sullivan J

O Mr Ross Harmon John Quinn, Malton T

B Schneider Adolf JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who ended last season with a fine fourth in the Balmoral Handicap at Ascot, but ran modestly in the Lincoln at Doncaster (8f,heavy) on his return 35 days ago,slowly away.Bit to prove TFR###!!

(14) 02600-4C

Br Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - French Flirt

O Mr N. O’Keeffe Julie Camacho, Malton T

B Dc Investments Ltd Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd, McIvors.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who ran below form on first run since leaving Andrew Balding (sold 55,000 gns) when fourth of 7 in minor event (5/1) at this course (7f,heavy) 14 days ago Needs to step up on that. TFR###!! BHA97

4

AUSTRIANTHEORY (IRE) (26) 13000-5D

Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Cedar Sea (IRE)

4 9-9 (13)

Franny Norton J

O Dr J. Walker Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Epona Bloodstock Ltd and P.A Byrne Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Landed a Hamilton handicap in June but form tailed off towards the end of last season and finished last of 5 in 1m handicap at Kempton on return. TFR###!! BHA94

5

EILEAN DUBH (IRE) (35) 1101-00D

Br B h Vadamos (FR) - Kenwana (FR)

5 9-9 (12)

Pierre-Louis Jamin (3) J

O Pau - Perth Partnership K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B NBB Consultant/DeMoubray Sarl KB Spigot Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fast improver in 2022, winning 4 times, including twice atYork.Went backwards from reappearance well held in Lincoln at Doncaster but was possibly unsuited by testing conditions TFR###!! BHA94

6

TUSCAN (IRE) (7) 20440-0C

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Orcia (IRE)

O Mr F. Gillespie

B Kildaragh Stud

4 9-8 (6)

Jason Watson J

David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner who ran below form on first outing since leaving Charles Hills when ninth of 11 in 7f handicap at Haydock (7f,good to firm) last week.Eased 2lb and should come good for his new yard at some stage TFR###!! BHA93

7 NORTHERN EXPRESS (IRE) (28) 12406-5

Br Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Hint of A Tint (IRE)

5 9-7 (2)

Callum Rodriguez J

O Sekura Group Michael Dods, Darlington T

B Mrs Sue Ann Foley Sekura Trade Frames Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent sort who shaped well after 6 months off when fifth of 11 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.2f,good to soft) 28 days ago,faring best of those held up Must enter the reckoning. TFR####! BHA92

9

CARNIVAL ZAIN (GB) (218) 411215-CD

6 9-6 (5)

Br B g Youmzain (IRE) - Lady Fashion Aiden Brookes (5) J

O Newroc & Partner Micky Hammond, Middleham T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Micky Hammond Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Improved plenty in 2022,winning 5 times Ran below form atAscot on final outing but could bounce back on this return to action. TFR###!! BHA91

AUTUMN FESTIVAL (GB) (28) 11111-0D

10

4 9-6 (3)

Br B g Poet’s Voice - Kammaan David Nolan J

O The LAM Partnership David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Pinnacle Bloodstock Ltd Pinnacle Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Big improver in 2022,winning 7 times and probably needed the run after 6 months off when well held on his return at Musselburgh 4 weeks ago TFR###!! BHA91

BILLYB (FR) (190) 122401-D

4 9-3 (14)

Br B g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Aztec Queen Paul Hanagan J

O Mr David K. Barker Ann Duffield, Leyburn T

B Deepwood Farm Stud et al DKB Crop Protection Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Recorded a third success of 2022 in 9-runner handicap (6/1) at Southwell (8.1f) in October Reappears from only a 3lb higher mark so sure to be in the mix if fully tuned up for this return. TFR##### BHA88

11

THETURPINATOR (IRE) (155) 100063-D

6 9-3 (15)

Br B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Bessichka Oliver Stammers (3) J

O Ursa Major Racing and G.Tuer Grant Tuer, Northallerton T

B Mr John Manley Herbs Unlimited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran respectably on first run since leaving Tom Ward when third of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) in December Off 155 days but is capable fresh so not ruled out. TFR###!! BHA88

12

DARK MOON RISING (IRE) (12) 5500-00D

4 9-0 (4)

Br B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Al Nassa (USA) Shane Gray J

O Mrs Angie Bailey Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Mr N. Al Habtoor K. A. Ryan Racing S

13

14

15

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran below form back on turf when seventh of 12 in handicap (28/1) at Pontefract (10f, good to soft) 12 days ago.Down in trip.Cheekpieces on for 1st time.

SKILLEDWARRIOR (IRE) (23) 50235-1D

###!! BHA85

5 9-0 (11)

Br B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Sushi Tuna Sam James J

O Mr David Swales and Grant Tuer Grant Tuer, Northallerton T

B Framont Ltd & Grove Stud Herbs Unlimited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved at least as good as ever after 5 months off when winning 10-runner handicap at Newcastle (8f,15/2) 23 days ago Proven on turf so should remain competitive

PISANELLO (IRE) (183) 333242-D

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6 8-11 (7)

Br B g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Painting (IRE) Mark Winn (5) J

O Trendy Ladies David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Haras D’Etreham Gain Equine Nutrition S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twelve runs since last win in 2022 but shaped well when second of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) on final outing,staying on well Off 6 months but needs considering all the same

DEVILWALA (IRE) (16) 02100-0D

TFR####! BHA82

5 8-4 (9)

Br B g Kodiac - Najraan Cam Hardie J

O Mr M. J. Macleod Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Tally-Ho Stud Baker Finch Interiors, Leods Contracts Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Won at Chester in second half of 2022 but down the field all 3 outings since,including on reappearance at Ripon (1m) 16 days ago TFR##!!! BHA75

DECLARED RUNNERS 15

2022: REDARNA 8 8 13 Paul Mulrennan 66-1 (Dianne Sayer) 15 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 15.

Stewards Note:

NORTHERN EXPRESS: Following its run on 8/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered late-on.

CARNIVAL ZAIN: Following its run on 30/9/2022 it was reported that the horse would prefer an easier surface.

PISANELLO: Following its run on 4/11/2022 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Skilled Warrior (IRE), 8-1 BillyB (FR), 9-1 Northern Express (IRE), 11-1 Symbolize (IRE), 12-1 Safe Voyage (IRE), The Turpinator (IRE), Pisanello (IRE), 16-1 Cruyff Turn (GB), Austrian Theory (IRE), Autumn Festival (GB), 18-1 Tuscan (IRE), 20-1 Eilean Dubh (IRE), 22-1 Carnival Zain (GB), 25-1 Dark Moon Rising (IRE), 40-1 Devilwala (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A competitive renewal of a valuable event. BILLYB is a likeable type who was steadily progressive last year and there’s every chance he could still have more to offer this season, which marks him down as a more interesting contender than most. Northern Express fared best of those held up on his reappearance at Musselburgh and must enter calculations, along with Pisanello, who was a good third in this race 12 months ago and has a commendable record fresh.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

1.BILLYB (FR)

2.NORTHERN EXPRESS (IRE)

3.PISANELLO (IRE)

MEDIAN & RECORD TIME

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