Thirsk Betting Odds
Thirsk
Thirsk
Handicap | Flat | 7f 218y
Blue Rc
BLUE RC continues to go the right way, finishing a good second in a competitive event at Newcastle on All-Weather Finals Day, and he is taken to resume winning ways. A pair of fellow 4-y-os could be the main dangers, with Sea Force feared most with his reappearance run behind him, ahead of City of Poets.
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E/W Terms: 1/4 odds first 3
- 3(11)Blue RcJ: Connor BeasleyT: James Tate1122-12Age 410/37/23/1
- OR: 99
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 29
Three-time winner last year, including at this course (7f) and added to his tally in good style at Southwell in January. Continued his progress when runner-up in a strong-looking race at Newcastle on Good Friday and he's a major player.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNewcastle1m 5yStandardFlat2/14Southwell1m 13yStandardFlat1/5Chelmsford City1mStandardFlat2/7Kempton Park1mStandard / SlowFlat2/11Yarmouth1m 3yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat1/4- 5(3)Sea ForceJ: Oisin James OrrT: William Haggas13461-6Age 49/29/24/1
- OR: 94
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 20
Confirmed the promise of his first 3 starts in handicaps when scoring at Yarmouth (9f) in September. Looked rusty after 6 months off when mid-field at Musselburgh 20 days ago, so he could still have more to offer this year now tried again in cheekpieces.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosMusselburgh1m 208yGoodFlat6/12Yarmouth1m 1f 21ySoftFlat1/9York7f 192yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat6/17Goodwood1mHeavyFlat4/15Ascot7f 213yGood to FirmFlat3/6- 6(2)Flight PlanJ: Sam JamesT: K. R. Burke5-60948Age 69/29/25/1
- OR: 94
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 29
Made all in this race last year but struggled for form subsequently. However, from his falling mark he fared better when fourth of 8 at Lingfield (1¼m) in February and shaped as if still in good heart at Newcastle on Good Friday. Tongue strap now applied.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNewcastle1m 5yStandardFlat8/14Lingfield Park1m 2fStandardFlat4/11Meydan7f 210yFastFlat9/16Meydan7f 210yGoodFlat10/14Meydan1m 209yGoodFlat6/12- 9(9)City Of PoetsJ: Dylan HoganT: James Tate11621-3Age 47/111/213/2
- OR: 93
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 43
Won 2 of first 3 starts and ended the year with a first handicap success at Wolverhampton in November. After 4 months off, shaped best when never-nearer third of 12 at the same course 6 weeks ago. Helps to give his yard a strong hand in the race.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosWolverhampton1m 142yStandardFlat3/12Wolverhampton1m 142yStandardFlat1/12Lingfield Park1m 1yStandardFlat2/10Sandown Park7fGood to Firm (Firm in places)Flat6/9Wetherby7fGood to FirmFlat1/12- 4(15)ApiaristJ: Jack CallanT: Kevin Ryan03-4130Age 57/17/115/2
- OR: 98
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 29
Built on the promise of his return when winning with Jack Callan in the saddle at Lingfield in February, his fifth career success (4 on all-weather). However, was below form at Newcastle on Good Friday last time.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNewcastle1m 5yStandardFlat12/14Kempton Park7fStandard / SlowFlat3/7Lingfield Park1m 1yStandardFlat1/10Newcastle1m 5yStandardFlat4/9Ascot7fSoftFlat3/15- 8(8)MirskyJ: Mark WinnT: David O'Meara81109-3Age 715/215/27/1
- OR: 93
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 20
Returned to winning ways over this C&D last spring before following up at Epsom. Found things tougher on his remaining 2 starts last season, but after 9 months off he ran well when third of 12 at Musselburgh 20 days ago.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosMusselburgh1m 208yGoodFlat3/12Sandown Park1mGood to Firm (Firm in places)Flat9/12Ascot7fGood to FirmFlat13/27Epsom Downs1m 113yGood to Soft (Good in places)Flat1/10Thirsk7f 218yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat1/8- 12(13)Dashing DarceyJ: Oisin McSweeneyT: Geoffrey Harker23/020-Age 514/114/112/1
- OR: 90
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 322
Useful handicapper for Roger Varian in 2024 and bounced back to best on second start for current yard when runner-up at Haydock (1m) last spring. Possibly found the drop back to 7f against him at York next time, though has a 10-month absence to overcome (has been gelded).DateCourseDistGoingTypePosYork7fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat12/13Haydock Park1m 37yGoodFlat2/11Doncaster1mGood to SoftFlat14/22Goodwood1mHeavyFlat3/8Haydock Park1m 37ySoft (Heavy in places)Flat2/8- 11(10)BellarchiJ: Andrew MullenT: Grant Tuer088-811Age 516/116/114/1
- OR: 91
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 20
Has proved better than ever this year, upped in grade when scoring over 7f at Musselburgh early last month before following up at the same course (1m) 20 days ago. More needed in this contest but she's thriving at present.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosMusselburgh1m 2yGoodFlat1/11Musselburgh7f 15yGood to SoftFlat1/10Wolverhampton7f 36yStandardFlat8/10Newcastle1m 5yStandardFlat8/9Musselburgh7f 15ySoft (Heavy in places)Flat8/9- 7(4)RhoscolynJ: Conor WhiteleyT: David O'Meara00604-5Age 816/112/114/1
- OR: 94
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 22
Landed a sixth Goodwood success in the Golden Mile last summer. Wasn't able to match that level the remainder of the year but shaped as if retaining his ability when fifth of 8 in conditions race here on return. Has dropped below last winning mark with 7-lb claimer on board.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosThirsk7fGoodFlat5/8Doncaster7f 6ySoft (Heavy in places)Flat4/10York7f 192yGoodFlat12/17Goodwood1mGood to Soft (Soft in places)Flat6/12Ascot7fGood to Soft (Soft in places)Flat13/20- 14(12)A War EagleJ: Billy GarrittyT: Michael & David Easterby1220-81Age 422/122/125/1
- OR: 85
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 9
Won a Beverley handicap (7.5f) for Edward Bethell last summer and left his seasonal/stable debut effort behind when making all over the same C&D 9 days ago. Faces a tougher ask back in this higher grade.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosBeverley7f 96yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat1/10Musselburgh7f 15yGood to SoftFlat8/10Beverley7f 96ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Flat13/13Kempton Park1mStandard / SlowFlat2/13Hamilton Park1m 68yGoodFlat2/9- 2(5)Al MubhirJ: Shane GrayT: Kevin Ryan603500-Age 728/133/140/1
- OR: 102
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 225
Smart at best for William Haggas but last win was back in July 2024 (listed race at Sandown) and he largely struggled during a stint in Australia last year. Absent 7 months (has had a breathing operation) ahead of his stable debut.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNewcastle (australia)7f 110yFlat13/13Randwick6f 211yFlat14/16Doomben7f 210yFlat5/7Randwick7f 100yFlat3/15Randwick7f 210yFlat13/20- 10(1)EsherannJ: Zak WheatleyT: Declan Carroll23141-8Age 428/128/133/1
- OR: 92
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 18
Naas maiden winner last summer and, fitted with more severe headgear, doubled his tally in handicap at the Curragh on final outing of the campaign. After 8 months off/left D. K. Weld, possibly needed the run when well held at Newmarket 18 days ago.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNewmarket (rowley)1mGoodFlat8/10Curragh1mGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat1/8Leopardstown1m 1fGoodFlat4/7Naas1mGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat1/9Curragh1m 2fGood (Good to Yielding in places)Flat3/11- 13(14)AccentuateJ: S. B. KirraneT: Tim Easterby3/2150-Age 433/133/128/1
- OR: 89
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 239
Off the mark with a ready success in a Windsor novice last summer. Wasn't beaten far on handicap debut at Ascot next outing but well held at the latter course in September and off 7 months since (has been gelded) ahead of first run since leaving Roger Varian.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosAscot1mSoft (Good to Soft in places)Flat15/17Ascot7f 213yGood to FirmFlat5/6Windsor1m 31yGood to Soft (Good in places)Flat1/10Newbury7fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat2/9Ascot7fGoodFlat3/12- 15(6)RedarnaJ: Cam HardieT: Dianne Sayer86814-0Age 1250/150/166/1
- OR: 79
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 20
Veteran who caused a 66/1 upset in this race back in 2022. Has been successful each year since, recording a ninth career victory at Ayr in September, but finished well held at Musselburgh on this season's return. Cheekpieces back on.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosMusselburgh1m 208yGoodFlat12/12Ayr7f 50ySoftFlat4/9Ayr1mGood to Soft (Soft in places)Flat1/9Carlisle6f 195yGoodFlat8/11Carlisle6f 195yGood to FirmFlat6/7- Non-Runners
- 1(7)Witch HunterWithdrawnJ: Non RunnerT: Richard Hannon3-51489Age 7
- OR: 103
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 29
Proved he's still capable of running to a smart level when winning at Newcastle in January. Hasn't been in the same form in 3 subsequent outings, though left with too much to do when ninth of 14 back at Newcastle on Good Friday. NON RUNNER.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNewcastle1m 5yStandardFlat9/14Wolverhampton7f 36yStandardFlat8/8Southwell1m 13yStandardFlat4/7Newcastle1m 5yStandardFlat1/9Kempton Park7fStandard / SlowFlat5/7