Afternoon Racing Thursday 16th July 2026
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HAMILTON PARK
Race 1 1.40 5f 7y
1 Caturra Lights (GB) 9-9
2 Tango Hotel (GB) 9-6
3 Call Nicki (IRE) 9-6
4 Or Another (IRE) 9-2
Race 2 2.15 5f 7y
1 Henery Hawk (GB) 9-12
2 Classy Clarets (IRE) 10-2
3 Great Profit (IRE) 9-9
4 Wee Mary (IRE) 9-8
5 You Mystify Me (IRE) 9-1
6 Fear And Fast (GB) 8-12
7 Realistic Dream (IRE) 8-12
8 Sixcor (GB) 8-12
Race 3 2.50 1m 68y
1 Blairtum Night (GB) 9-12
2 Matter of Britain (GB) 9-4
3 My Mate Roger (IRE) 9-4
4 Test Run (GB) 9-4
5 Al Fujairah (IRE) 9-2
6 Shatin Beauty (IRE) 8-9
Race 1 2.05 1m 14y
1 Fallen Logic (GB) 9-2
2 Lyrics of Life (GB) 9-2
3 Quisana (IRE) 9-2
Race 2 2.40 5f 16y
1 Punchbowl Flyer (IRE) 10-0
2 Savannah Smiles (IRE) 9-13
3 So Smart (IRE) 9-6
4 Dragon God (GB) 9-2
5 River Edge (GB) 8-9
Race 3 3.15 5f 16y
1 Blondie Larry (IRE) 9-7
2 Norham (IRE) 9-7
3 Percy Shaw (GB) 9-7
4 Cash Flow Boy (GB) 9-4
5 Chianti (GB) 9-4
6 Amber Ocean (GB) 9-2
7 Secret Rival (IRE) 9-2
8 Hailstones In May (IRE) 9-1
9 Chilli (GB) 8-13
Race 4 3.25 1m 68y
1 English Oak (GB) 10-4
2 Rhoscolyn (GB) 9-8
3 Salam Dubawi (GB) 9-3
4 I’ll Be Back (IRE) 9-0
5 Monarch’s Gold (GB) 9-0
6 Noelan Star (GER) 8-12
Race 5 4.00 1m 68y
1 Kaleido (GB) 9-9
2 Jannas Journey (IRE) 9-9
3 Inspired (IRE) 9-7
4 Break The Bank (GB) 9-5
5 Sanafi Zabeel (FR) 8-10
Race 6 4.35 6f 6y
1 Rain Cap (GB) 9-9
2 Doon The Glen (GB) 9-7
3 Tarlac (IRE) 9-5
4 Lady Bouquet (GB) 9-4
5 Baby Rover (IRE) 9-3
6 A Lady Forever (GB) 9-3
7 Bring Her Home (IRE) 9-3
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Race 4 3.50 1m 14y
1 Stenmark (IRE) 9-9
2 Echalar (IRE) 9-9
3 Penelope Valentine (GB) 9-6
4 Kodi Fire (IRE) 9-2
5 Dappled Light (GB) 8-12
6 Rating (IRE) 8-11
Race 5 4.25 7f 16y
1 Tomarlo (GB) 9-11
2 Ten Club (IRE) 9-9
3 Green Icon (FR) 9-9
4 Ajrad (GB) 9-8
5 Too Much Trevor (GB) 9-8
6 Romanovich (IRE) 9-8
7 Jackson Street (IRE) 9-7
8 Autumn Angel (IRE) 9-7
9 Ravenglass (IRE) 9-6
10 Bear To Dream (IRE) 9-5
11 King of The Dance (IRE) 9-3
12 Scarfo (IRE) 9-2
13 Weston Court (IRE) 9-0
14 Poet (GB) 9-0
Race 7 5.10 1m 5f 16y
1 Alnayef (IRE) 9-9
2 Time Turner (GB) 9-7
3 Bruce Banner (IRE) 8-13
4 Aighear (GB) 8-10
5 Desert Quest (IRE) 8-6
Race 6 5.00 6f 16y
1 Serenity Dream (IRE) 9-9
2 Magna (GB) 9-9
3 Connie’s Rose (GB) 9-7
4 Zoulu Warrior (IRE) 9-7
5 Vape (GB) 9-1
6 Be An Angel (GB) 8-11
7 Some Nightmare (IRE) 8-5
8 Outer Edge (GB) 8-5
Race 7 5.30 1m 2f
1 Aravalli (IRE) 10-0
2 Time After Time (IRE) 9-13
3 Electric Bass (GB) 9-13
4 Bumaan (GB) 9-4
for maiden three, four and five yrs old fillies and mares
ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): C Lidster (2 wins from 36 runners, 6%) runs PRINCESS HONEY BEE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D & C Kubler (2 wins from 10 runners, 20%) runs CLEMENTINES STAR
Longest Traveller: CLEMENTINES STAR trained by D & C Kubler, Lambourn, 222
prize fund £9000 Declared Runners 3 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3840, 2nd £1920, 3rd £960 (Penalty Value £4860) 1
Br B f A’Ali (IRE) - Blue Geranium (IRE)
O Star Racing Club Limited Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn
B Miss K. J. Keir
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when placed on all 4 starts, going close in 7f Southwell novice 11 days ago Taken to get off the mark.
Br B f Starman - Eccellente Idea (IRE) Silvestre De Sousa J
O Miss C. Dolan Ivan Furtado, Easingwold T
B Mrs Liz O’Leary
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed with each of her 3 all-weather starts for Grant Tuer, notably second of 8 in 5f novice at Southwell in April However, well beaten on handicap and turf debut for new yard at Leicester only 12 days ago, which raises doubts. TFRHHH BHA68
3 PRINCESS HONEY BEE (GB) (325) 334- 3 9-2 (3)
Br B f Aclaim (IRE) - Bee Ina Bonnet Clifford Lee J
O Nick Bradley 45 & Craig Lidster Craig Lidster, Malton T
B Bearstone Stud Tattersalls S
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to build on her 7f debut third in 2 subsequent outings last year Has left Eve Johnson Houghton ahead of reappearance after nearly 11 months off. TFRHHH BHA72
PositionofStalls
Straight Course: Centre Round Course: Inside
Abbreviations
BF - Beaten Favourite. C - Course Winner. D - Distance Winner. d - Disqualified. The figure in brackets after each horse’s name indicates the days since it last ran.
RecordTimes
S.P.’s 10-11 Clementines Star (GB), 5-2 Dolo’s Star (IRE), 7-2 Princess Honey
(GB) THE TIMEFORM VIEW CLEMENTINES STAR looks the most solid option here given that Dolo’s Star, whose Southwell second in April is the best form on offer, ran no sort of race on her recent turf and yard debut. The other runner Princess Honey Bee hasn’t been seen for 10 months
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SECOND RACE 2.28 7f 218y
The By Chen Presidential Apprentice Handicap Stakes (Class 5)
for three yrs old Total prize fund £9000 Declared Runners 5 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1859, 3rd £929, 4th £464, 5th £232 (Penalty Value £4710.60) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): D O’Meara (34 wins from 206 runners, 17%) runs SANDY CRAIC Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (7 wins from 73 runners, 10%) runs HATAMOTO
Longest Traveller: LADY BRITAIN trained by I Mohammed, Newmarket, 185 miles
1 LADY BRITAIN (GB) (308) 053110- 10-0 (5)
Br B f Too Darn Hot - Mexican Song (IRE) Kyle McHugh (7) J
O Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori Ismail Mohammed & Jose Santos, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Good Effort Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Left her qualifying runs well behind when landing a pair of 7.5f Beverley nurseries last August. Well beaten in a sales race at the Doncaster St Leger meeting the following month and not seen since The betting should guide as to whether she’s likely to be ready to roll after 10 months off TFRHHH BHA72
2 SANDY CRAIC (IRE) (12) 325512 BF 9-13 (1)
Br B f Starman - Beach Wedding (IRE) Conor Whiteley (5) J
O Gallop Racing David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Lynn Lodge Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a good attitude to get off the mark at Carlisle (7f, good) last month and backed that up with a good second of 9 at Beverley (8.5f, good) 12 days ago Likely to go well under Conor Whiteley. TFRHHHH BHA71
3 SCHEFFLER (IRE) (37) 3000 9-7 (4)
Br B g Starman - Rostedan (IRE) Oliver Carmichael (5) J
O Dubelem (Racing) Limited Adrian Nicholls, Sessay T
B Mr Andrew Duncan Adrian Nicholls Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to go on from a promising debut third at Lingfield for Richard Hughes and trailed off on handicap and stable debut at Carlisle (9f, soft) 37 days ago TFRHH BHA65
4 LEELAWADEE (GB) (41) 054 9-3 (3)
Br B f Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Almond Branches Rhys Elliott (3) J
O Made in Thailand
Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Mr J. A. Knox and Mrs M. A. Knox Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lope Y Fernandez filly who has shown modest form in 3 qualifying runs at up to 7f but the step up to 1m should suit now handicapping. TFRHHH BHA61
5 HATAMOTO (GB) (13) 623021 D 9-0 (2)
Br B g Tasleet - Vote Often
O Mr Dave Stone
Jake Dickson (5) J
Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Whatton Manor Stud & Thurso Ltd STS Group Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Built on Ripon second when seeing off 6 rivals over 8.5f at Beverley (good to firm) 13 days ago, travelling powerfully in front and always finding enough to hold off a next-time-out winner A 2lb nudge doesn’t look enough to stop him with first-time cheekpieces added. TFRHHHHH BHA58
2025: ATMOSPHERE 3 9 2 Jack Callan 7-2 (Richard Spencer) 7 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 5-4 Hatamoto (GB), 2-1 Sandy Craic (IRE), 13-2 Leelawadee (GB), 8-1 Lady Britain (GB), 50-1 Scheffler (IRE)
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
THE TIMEFORM VIEW HATAMOTO looked to be doing no more than enough when edging out a next-time-out scorer at Beverley last time and is taken to follow up off only 2lb higher Sandy Craic arrives at the top of her game and is the obvious danger Leelawadee may have more to offer in handicaps.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
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Colours No Horse
st-lb Draw
Friday
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THIRD RACE 3.03 5f
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Barrowcliff Handicap Stakes (Class 5)
for three yrs old Total prize fund £9000 Declared Runners 9 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1859, 3rd £929, 4th £464, 5th £232 (Penalty Value £4710.60) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): M Dods (32 wins from 306 runners, 10%) runs SIMBA’S PRIDE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (7 wins from 73 runners, 10%) runs UNDER THE RADAR
Longest Traveller: ANGEL NUMBERS trained by R Carr, Stillington, 36 miles
Raceform Median Time: 59.40 secs Record Time: 56.92 secs - Charlie Parks - 11th April 2003, Firm
1 STRAIGHT AHEAD (GB) (34) 2011-40 D 9-9 (8)
Br B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Mahale Clifford Lee J
O Mr Peter Onslow
B Peter Onslow
Craig Lidster, Malton T
Craig Lidster Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Finished 2025 by landing back-to-back 5f nurseries at Newcastle Shaped encouragingly when fourth of 14 on C&D reappearance and might be worth forgiving her a lesser effort at York since now back in calmer waters TFRHHH BHA72
2 ANGEL NUMBERS (IRE) (19) 252004 D 9-7 (3)
Br Gr f Profitable (IRE) - First Smile (IRE) James Sullivan J
O Grange Park Racing XVIII and Ruth Carr Ruth Carr, Stillington T
B Tally-Ho Stud Formulated Polymer Products Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Headstrong sort who posted 2 good runner-up efforts for Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole in the spring. Operating below that level since but is on a good mark if a switch to Ruth Carr helps to spark a revival TFRHHHH BHA70
3 EMPRESS OLIVIA (GB) (34) 6-21040 9-6 (7)
Br B f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Genuinely Crowded (IRE) Jack Garritty J
O Mr C Herman, Susan Skingsley & Partner Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T
B Harry Bocker
TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed reappearance promise when landing 13-runner handicap at Ripon (6f) in April Creditable fourth of 13 over 6f here last month but reported to have bled when well held at York in first-time cheekpieces (off now) 5 weeks ago TFRHH BHA69
4 SIMBA’S PRIDE (GB) (15) 121543 BF 9-5 (5)
Br Ch g Dream Ahead (USA) - Tequila Royale Sean Kirrane J
O Dods Racing Club Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Mrs D. O’Brien Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Doubled his tally at Ripon (6f) in May and has remained in form since, including third of 11 over 6f here (good to firm) 15 days ago. Likely to give another good account with cheekpieces added. TFRHHHHH BHA68
5 HOUNDHILL (GB) (15) 2-60100 D 9-5 (6)
Br B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Lamutanaahy (IRE) Alex Jary (3) J
O J Raybould N Skinner D Jenkins Nigel Tinkler, Malton T
B Mr D. Adams Alexanders York S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form dropped in grade and fitted with a first-time visor when off the mark in 12-runner handicap at Newcastle (5f) in May but has failed to back that up on turf twice since The visor is left off now. TFRHH BHA68
6 VINCIAMO (GB) (27) 3-36202 9-4 (2)
Br B g Showcasing - Make Fast Tom Eaves J
O Aurelius Racing Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B King Charles III Glide Property Finance Ltd, K. A. Ryan Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Went close in 5f Catterick novice in May but hasn’t reproduced that form in handicaps since, beaten 6 lengths when second at Redcar last time. TFRHH BHA67
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
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Br B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Flaming Princess (IRE) Ryan Sexton J
O Verity, Pritchard & Simpson Julie Camacho, Malton T
B Irish National Stud David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Musselburgh novice winner for Kevin Philippart de Foy last year Respectable fourth in 3 handicaps for Julie Camacho in recent months and being eased a further 2lb can only help TFRHHH BHA66
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Br Br g Profitable (IRE) - Rio Festival (USA) Duran Fentiman J
O Fine Claret Racing & Ptnr Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Roundhill Stud Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t matched his winning juvenile form this season. His mark has come down as a result but he hasn’t been showing enough to suggest he can take advantage TFRHH BHA63
9 DAVORGE NATION (IRE) (38) 60130-6 D 8-13 (1)
Br Ch g Sioux Nation (USA) - Blue Umbrella (IRE) Zak Wheatley J
O Miss Tracey Mann & Mr John Pinckney Declan Carroll, Malton T
B T. Boylan Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made second nursery start a winning one at Musselburgh last August but ended 2-y-o season on a below-par note and offered little on back of a breathing operation when last of 6 at Leicester 38 days ago This ought to reveal more TFRHH BHA62
2025: BRAZILIAN BELLE (IRE) 3 9 2 Paul Mulrennan 3-1 (Michael Dods) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Stewards Note: EMPRESS OLIVIA: Following its run on 12/6/2026 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.DAVORGE NATION: Following its run on 8/6/2026 it was reported that the horse jumped awkwardly from the stalls
PROBABLE S.P.’s 3-1 Simba’s Pride (GB), 6-1 Straight Ahead (GB), Angel Numbers (IRE), 13-2 Yellow Diamonds (IRE), 8-1 Vinciamo (GB), Under The Radar (IRE), 16-1 Davorge Nation (IRE), 18-1 Empress Olivia (GB), 22-1 Houndhill (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW SIMBA’S PRIDE is building up a solid record and might be good for a third win of the campaign. Angel Numbers is well treated if a switch to Ruth Carr sparks a return to form and is second choice head of Straight Ahead, who returns to the scene of his encouraging reappearance
Colours No Horse st-lb
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FOURTH RACE 3.38 7f 218y
The Don’t Miss Summer Family Days @thirskraces Classified Stakes (Class 6)
for three yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £7000 Declared Runners 13 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181 (Penalty Value £3663.80)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): M Dods (32 wins from 306 runners, 10%) runs LANGHOLM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Dods (4 wins from 27 runners, 15%) runs LANGHOLM
Longest Traveller: ASPIRE TO GLORY trained by D Cunha, Newmarket, 185 miles
Raceform Median Time: 1 min 42.50 secs Record Time: 1 min 34.80 secs - Yearsley- 5th May 1990, Firm
1 ASPIRE TO GLORY (IRE) (12) 01-0006 5 9-9 (1)
Br B g Cotai Glory - Green Boulevard Clifford Lee J
O Coral Racing Club Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
B Tally-Ho Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t fired since joining current yard, including back on turf last time The stable won this race last year but others are still preferred.
TFRHH BHA50
2 BRIDGEFOOT RAMBLER (GB) (38) 6-600 4 9-9 (5)
Br Gr f Portamento (IRE) - Our Menagerie (IRE) Conor Whiteley (5) J
O Miss T. Satterthwaite Stephen Hanlon, Middleham T
B Miss T. Satterthwaite Sims Suzuki S
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 LANGHOLM (IRE) (11) 0-00014 C 10 9-9 (12)
Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Pindrop Rhys Elliott (5) J O Dods Racing Club Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Yeomanstown Stud Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form when narrowly landing 14-runner handicap over 7.5f at Beverley last month. Respectable fourth of 10 in classified event at Ayr (1m) since but Park Lane Penny was ahead in second.
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Br Ch m Decorated Knight - Apace (IRE) Jason Hart J
O Mr W. J. Laws Tracy Waggott, Spennymoor T
B Irish National Stud Houghton Bunkhouse S
TIMEFORM VIEW Looks limited after 4 starts, faring no better for cheekpieces when down the field in a Leicester classified event latest. Blinkers are tried now.
TFRH BHA35
3 CAN I KISS YOU (IRE) (30) 400-200 4 9-9 (11)
Br B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Dat Il Do Mark Winn J
O Frances Eilbeck Bloodstock Christopher Kellett, Lathom T
B Mr P. Hollingsworth & Athnid Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2025. Third at Catterick (7f, good) in May but has barely beaten a rival in 3 outings since TFRHH BHA46 (-1) 9
Br B g Land Force (IRE) - L’Ile Aux Loups (IRE) Kevin Stott J
O NextGen Racing Club Roger Fell, Nawton T B Emma Capon Bloodstock OR8 Wellness S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden in Ireland. Last of 8 in handicap at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) on stable debut 30 days ago Hard to be confident after that.
TFRHH BHA50
4 COPPER AND FIVE (GB) (30) 4-02246 CD 10 9-9 (7)
Br Ch g Paco Boy (IRE) - Peachez Taryn Langley (5) J
O Mrs Sally Doyle and Mrs Ruth Carr Ruth Carr, Stillington T
B Mrs S. Doyle & Highclere Stud Nirvana Spa & Leisure Ltd, Formulated Polymer Products Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who is a veteran now but showed he can still mix it at a low level when runner-up twice at Beverley in the spring. Latest sixth there not so good but capable of bouncing back in his first classified race TFRHHH BHA49
5 CREATE (IRE) (32) 1-00004 D 6 9-9 (3)
Br B m Harry Angel (IRE) - Patent Joy (IRE) Christian Howarth (3) J
O Dixon, Wylam, M Baldry, J&S Harrod Scott Dixon, Rolleston T
B Godolphin
TIMEFORM VIEW Pair of 1m Southwell wins last year Easily best effort this year when fourth of 18 in handicap (18/1) at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) 32 days ago Claims if she can build on that. TFRHHH BHA47
6 I CAN BOOGY (GB) (21) 536063 D 4 9-9 (6)
Br B f Twilight Son - Accolade Alex Jary (3) J
O D. Caslin & P. Wilcock Nigel Tinkler, Malton T
B Accolade Partnership Alexanders York S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a Newcastle classified event in February. One of better efforts since when third of 13 in 1m handicap there 3 weeks ago TFRHHH BHA46
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 10 on handicap debut at Wetherby (1 1/4m, good to firm, 80/1) 31 days ago Back down in trip Needs improvement. TFRHH BHA
Br B f New Bay - Pious Alexander (IRE) Tom Eaves J
O Alfa Site Services Ltd Ivan Furtado, Easingwold T B Mountarmstrong Stud & Alexander B/Stock Alfa Site Services Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved effort when narrowly denied in 1m Ayr classified race 11 days ago. Another prominent showing is likely.
TFRHHHH BHA49 (+1)
11 QUEENIES PAL (GB) (26) 6003-05 3 9-1 (4)
Br B f Palace Pier - Queen of Bermuda (IRE) Ryan Sexton J
O Mr Paul Howell and Mr David Farry Noel Wilson, Leyburn T B Bermuda Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Made little impact in varied events last season and fared no better in either start this year. TFRHH BHA45
12 REGAL KNIGHT (GB) (13) 0-45543 3 9-1 (8)
Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - Nozhar (IRE) Silvestre De Sousa J
O D Bishop P Robinson S Bland T Coyle Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood, Norton T B The Nozhar Partnership
TIMEFORM VIEW 0-8 but 15/2 and ran well with blinkers added when third of 7 in handicap at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) 13 days ago Cheekpieces back on. Can play a part under De Sousa. TFRHHH BHA46
Colours
Colours No Horse
13 TRUCIAL PEARL (GB) (28) 236531 D 3 9-1 (13)
Br B f Ardad (IRE) - Emirates Rewards Joanna Mason J
O Mick & David Easterby 50 Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T B Emirates Rewards Partnership Stittenham Farms S
TIMEFORM VIEW 10/3, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Ripon (1m, good to firm) 28 days ago. Had a next-time-out winner in second and taken to follow up, for all her draw isn’t ideal
2025: THE KAMIKAZE KING 3 9 0 Cieren Fallon 9-2 (Dylan Cunha) 12 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 2. Visor worn by No 13. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 7, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 4-1 Trucial Pearl (GB), 6-1 Park Lane Penny (IRE), 17-2 Regal Knight (GB), 9-1 Langholm (IRE), 11-1 Aspire To Glory (IRE), Copper And Five (GB), Create (IRE), 12-1 I Can Boogy (GB), 18-1 Can I Kiss You (IRE), 20-1 Without Delay (IRE), 28-1 Queenies Pal (GB), 33-1 Here Comes Louie (GB), 150-1 Bridgefoot Rambler (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW Possibly best to narrow this classified stakes down to the 3-y-os, with TRUCIAL PEARL, who had a next-time-out scorer behind in second when winning at Ripon last time, preferred to Park Lane Penny, who went close in a similar race at Ayr recently. Regal Knight is next on the list, with Create possibly best of the older brigade.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
1.TRUCIAL PEARL 2.PARK LANE PENNY (IRE) 3.REGAL KNIGHT
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FIFTH RACE 4.10 7f
The Meijer Celebration Cup Handicap Stakes (Class 6)
for three yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £7000 Declared Runners 10 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181 (Penalty Value £3663.80)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): D Carroll (11 wins from 114 runners, 10%) runs CAPTAIN CESS Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Davidson (2 wins from 9 runners, 22%) runs COCONUT BAY
Weightwatcher: COCONUT BAY won off a handicap mark of 62, her rating is now down 9lb to 53.
Longest Traveller: FAIR ISLE SIOUX trained by A Nicol, Seahouses, 109 miles
Raceform Median Time: 1 min 28.50 secs Record Time: 1 min 22.80 secs - Silver Haze I - 21st May 1988, Firm
1 CAPTAIN CESS (IRE) (31) 3406-23 BF 4 9-12 (3)
Br B g Profitable (IRE) - Artisanne (IRE) Zak Wheatley J
O Mrs P. Goodwin Declan Carroll, Malton T
B Denis McDonnell Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Went close on 6f Chepstow reappearance (final start for Adrian Wintle). Creditable third of 9 in handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) 31 days ago, not clear run. Back up in trip Has to be taken seriously.
TFRHHHHH BHA55
2 EMERALD ARMY (IRE) (24) 542206 C D 5 9-11 (6)
Br B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Sonnet (IRE) James Sullivan J
O Mr P Blyth and Mr C Marwood Ruth Carr, Stillington T
B Con Marnane Formulated Polymer Products Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2025 but was quickly back on track when 2 lengths sixth of 8 in handicap (9/2) at Catterick (7f, firm) 24 days ago Capable off this sort of mark if on a going day. TFRHHH BHA54
3 COCONUT BAY (GB) (8) 030043 D 7 9-10 (4)
Br B m Bated Breath - Tropicana Bay Jason Hart J
O Mrs Hugh Fraser Tristan Davidson, Carlisle T
B Meon Valley Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now fourteen runs since last win in 2025 but she posted a creditable third of 9 in handicap at Catterick (7f, firm, 7/2) 8 days ago Thereabouts if in similar form from easing mark. TFRHHH BHA53
4 FAIR ISLE SIOUX (GB) (15) 5/-65 6 9-7 (10)
Br Ch m Sioux Nation (USA) - Island Music (IRE) Cam Hardie J
O The Four Ws Adam Nicol, Seahouses T
B Andrew W. Robson Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Sioux Nation mare who was off for more than 2 years after her debut. Hinted at ability on the second of 2 comeback outings and stands a more realistic chance now moving into handicaps TFRHH BHA50
5 NIGHT EMPEROR (IRE) (15) 60/-0644 4 9-7 (9)
Br Gr g Havana Grey - War Empress (IRE) Joanna Mason J
O Tina Jackson Tina Jackson, Loftus T
B Barry Moorhead S. M. Thompson Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown he retains plenty of ability since returning from a lengthy absence for new yard, caught away from where the main action took place when fourth of 18 over 6f here last time Player if as effective back at 7f TFRHHHH BHA50
6 ELASHGAR (IRE) (24) 031206 3 9-3 (5)
Br Ch g Supremacy (IRE) - Love In The Desert William Pyle J
O Mr S Hine & Mr K Frost Kevin & Lauren Frost, Newark T
B Mr Guy O’Callaghan Kevin Frost Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form to score on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (6f) in February. Backed that up when second there (6f again) in March but below par switched to turf last twice. Back up in trip.
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 MISEMERALD (IRE) (12) 0-06623 D 5 9-3 (1)
Br B m Zoffany (IRE) - Rocaverde (IRE) Clifford Lee J
O Mrs J. Porter Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B Aylesfield Farms Stud Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Without a win since her 2-y-o days but she’s in decent form at the minute, finishing a creditable third of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (1m, good, 17/2) 12 days ago TFRHHH BHA45
8 FOREVER TWENTY (GB) (12) 003603 3 9-2 (2)
Br Ch f Havana Grey - Prezzie Alex Jary (3) J
O Ontoawinner & Partner Ivan Furtado, Easingwold T
B Bearstone Stud Ontoawinner S
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden but her third places in handicaps at Doncaster (good to firm) and Beverley (good) show she can be competitive from a basement mark. TFRHHH BHA52
9 CROWN OF DREAMS (GB) (32) 640 3 9-2 (7)
Br Ch f Dream Ahead (USA) - Crown Vallary (FR) Silvestre De Sousa J
O Ontoawinner & Partner Ivan Furtado, Easingwold T
B Crown Vallary Partnership Ontoawinner S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dream Ahead filly who has been well held in her qualifying runs but stands more of a chance now handicapping. The mount of De Sousa from the yard’s pair TFRHHH BHA52
10 BREEZE STAR (IRE) (38) 5060-00 3 8-10 (8)
Br B g Supremacy (IRE) - Dana Forever (IRE) Rhys Elliott (5) J
O Breeze Online Competitions Ltd Noel Wilson, Leyburn T
B Awbeg Stud Breeze Online Competitions Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has yet to achieve much of worth, although he was caught wider than ideal when seventh of 9 in 6f Carlisle handicap 38 days ago. Back up in trip Improvement needed. TFRHH BHA44
2025: GOOD KARMA 5 9 4 Jake Dickson 9-1 (John David Riches) 12 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.
Stewards Note: CAPTAIN CESS: Following its run on 15/6/2026 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 5-2 Captain Cess (IRE), 11-2 Coconut Bay (GB), 13-2 Night Emperor (IRE), 9-1 Misemerald (IRE), 10-1 Forever Twenty (GB), 11-1 Emerald Army (IRE), 14-1 Fair Isle Sioux (GB), Crown of Dreams (GB), 22-1 Elashgar (IRE), 40-1 Breeze Star (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW CAPTAIN CESS has shown enough on both starts this year to think he has a race like this in him. Night Emperor has been shaping up quite well over 6f and is a likely danger if seeing out this extra 1f. Coconut Bay is next on the list.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CAPTAIN CESS (IRE) 2.NIGHT EMPEROR (IRE) 3.COCONUT BAY
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1st 2nd 3rd 4th
SIXTH
RACE 4.45 7f 218y
The Thirsk Sky Bet Summer Festival Day Friday 24th July Handicap Stakes (Class 5)
for four yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £9000 Declared Runners 6 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1859, 3rd £929, 4th £464, 5th £232 (Penalty Value £4710.60)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): D O’Meara (34 wins from 206 runners, 17%) runs CAPITAL GUARANTEE & COSMOS RAJ Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (7 wins from 73 runners, 10%) runs BARLEY
Weightwatcher: COSMOS RAJ won off a handicap mark of 77, his rating is now down 8lb to 69. Longest Traveller: BARLEY trained by T Easterby, Malton, 27 miles
1 CAPITAL GUARANTEE (IRE) (12) 020006 CD 6 9-9 (3)
Br Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Promised Money (IRE) Conor Whiteley (5) J
O Eagle Racing David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Yeomanstown Stud GAIN Equine Nutrition S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual course winner Did well to finish close second at Beverley in April Looked back in some form at Beverley latest and interesting now dropped in grade under good-value apprentice TFRHHHH BHA75
2 DEGALE (GB) (12) 030500 D 5 9-6 (5)
Br B g Due Diligence (USA) - Nuptials (USA) William Pyle J
O MrLaurenceO’Kane/HarrowgateBloodstockLtd David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T
B Shoreham Stud Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Free-going sort whose sole success came at Ripon in the summer of 2024. Dropped 3lb following another below-par effort at Beverley last time, but he doesn’t look in the form to capitalise TFRHHH BHA72
3 HARSWELL RUBY (IRE) (9) 546452 CD BF 4 9-4 (6)
Br B f Far Above (IRE) - Spinola (FR) Joanna Mason J
O Harswell Thoroughbred Racing I Roger Fell, Nawton T
B Gerry Flannery Developments Ltd OR8 Wellness S
TIMEFORM VIEW Only 1lb higher than when well-backed winner over C&D in April. Finished fourth in better York handicap prior to bouncing back in refitted headgear behind an improver at Pontefract latest. No 3-y-os to contend with this time and has a good opportunity to resume winning ways (due to go up 3lb). TFRHHHHH BHA70 (+3)
4 MILITARY LEADER (GB) (34) 42-1132 CD 5 9-4 (1)
Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Ring The Bell (IRE) P. J. McDonald J
O Mr James Binks Phillip Makin, Leyburn T
B Fairway Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a double when making all over C&D in May and again ran well to finish clear second in a run-of-the-mill at handicap at Chester latest. Dangerous if allowed an easy lead in his current form. TFRHHHH BHA70
5 COSMOS RAJ (GB) (17) 00-0506 D 8 9-3 (4)
Br B g Iffraaj - Cosmos Pink Mark Winn J
O Nick Crummack & Partner David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd GAIN Equine Nutrition S
TIMEFORM VIEW A 3-time winner in 2025. Ended that year well below par and continued out of sorts this season. Capital Guarantee looks better fancied of yard’s runners TFRHH BHA69
6 BARLEY (IRE) (12) 062323 D 7 9-2 (2)
Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Cornakill (USA) Sean Kirrane J
O Reality Partnerships Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Mr Norman Orminston Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Unlucky not to end long losing run at Hamilton in late-May before again shaping well in Ripon/Carlisle handicaps Not quite in same form when third at Carlisle earlier this month, but he’s weighted to go close if back firing on all cylinders TFRHHHH BHA68
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Blinkers worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 5, 6.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 9-4 Harswell Ruby (IRE), 3-1 Military Leader (GB), 7-2 Barley (IRE), 11-2 Capital Guarantee (IRE), 12-1 Degale (GB), 28-1 Cosmos Raj (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW HARSWELL RUBY was only beaten by an improved 3-y-o
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