Thirsk Betting Odds
Thirsk
Thirsk
Handicap | Flat | 5f
Al Hussar
AL HUSSAR again ran creditably when third at Musselburgh on his latest outing and, with the blinkers now on for the first time this season, he is taken to return to winning ways. Castan has also been in good form this year and is respected back at this venue, with Equity Law and Emerald Harmony others to bear in mind.
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E/W Terms: 1/4 odds first 4
- 5(9)Pixie DivaJ: Callum RodriguezT: George Scott27-6128Age 44/15/19/2
- OR: 77
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 15
Dropped back to 5f, doubled her tally when finding plenty to lead close home at Newcastle in March. Has continued in good heart both starts since, not ideally placed when eighth of 17 at Ascot 15 days ago.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosAscot5fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat8/17Yarmouth5f 42yGoodFlat2/6Newcastle5fStandardFlat1/12Southwell6f 16yStandardFlat6/7Haydock Park5fGoodFlat7/14- 13(4)Equity LawJ: David AllanT: Tim Easterby188-633Age 511/211/26/1
- OR: 75
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 14
Dual winner last season, over this C&D in August on the first occasion, and has run well when placed on his last 2 starts, third of 10 back here 2 weeks ago. Respected as he drops back down in grade.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosThirsk5fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat3/10Ripon5fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat3/8Musselburgh5f 1yGood to Soft (Good in places)Flat6/17York5fGoodFlat8/18Southwell4f 214yStandard / SlowFlat8/14- 6(5)Al HussarJ: Oliver StammersT: Grant Tuer203-343Age 48/17/115/2
- OR: 77
- EQ: Blinkers
- Days Since Last Run: 17
Proved determined when getting back on the scoresheet at Chester in September and has returned in good heart, again making the frame when third at Musselburgh 17 days ago. Major player with blinkers back on (won with them on last season).DateCourseDistGoingTypePosMusselburgh5f 1yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat3/8Musselburgh5f 1yGood to Soft (Good in places)Flat4/17Musselburgh5f 1ySoftFlat3/12Newmarket (rowley)5fGoodFlat3/11York5fGoodFlat13/18- 4(12)Right And ExactJ: Daniel TudhopeT: Declan Carroll122-8Age 49/111/110/1
- OR: 78
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 34
Scored at Catterick on debut last summer and improved form when runner-up in novice events at Ripon and Southwell. Some encouragement when mid-field at Musselburgh on handicap/seasonal debut last month, poorly drawn and shaping as if needing the run.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosMusselburgh5f 1yGood to Soft (Good in places)Flat8/17Southwell4f 214yStandardFlat2/10Ripon5fGoodFlat2/5Catterick Bridge5fGood (Good to Soft in places)Flat1/10- 11(16)Call To ActionJ: Joanna MasonT: Michael & David Easterby/0041-2Age 59/111/110/1
- OR: 76
- EQ: Blinkers
- Days Since Last Run: 17
Low-mileage 5-y-o who has responded well to the fitting of blinkers, capitalising on his falling mark at Ripon last summer. Ran well after 10 months off when second at Pontefract 17 days ago and he could take a step forward from that outing.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosPontefract5f 3yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat2/8Ripon5fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat1/9Redcar5fGood to FirmFlat4/8York6fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat16/19Doncaster6f 2yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat11/11- 9(17)Curious RoverJ: Jason HartT: Katie Scott0098-74Age 59/19/18/1
- OR: 76
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 17
Winner at Musselburgh last summer but struggled for form the remainder of the campaign. With recent run behind him, took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 8 at Musselburgh 17 days ago. Now on a career-low mark.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosMusselburgh5f 1yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat4/8Musselburgh5f 1ySoftFlat7/12Newcastle5fStandardFlat8/8Catterick Bridge5fGood (Good to Soft in places)Flat9/11York5f 89yGoodFlat14/14- 8(3)Emerald HarmonyJ: Barry McHughT: Paul Midgley323-273Age 510/18/19/1
- OR: 77
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 12
Narrowly denied on seasonal/stable debut at Newcastle in March and soon back on track after a lesser effort when third of 7 at Beverley 12 days ago. Eased slightly in grade so she could be in the mix.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosBeverley5fGood to Soft (Good in places)Flat3/7Musselburgh5f 1yGood to Soft (Good in places)Flat7/17Newcastle5fStandardFlat2/6Bellewstown5f 3ySoftFlat3/10Curragh5fGood (Good to Yielding in places)Flat2/12- 1(13)MukerJ: Alex JaryT: Nigel Tinkler10539-8Age 811/111/110/1
- OR: 82
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 20
Winner on his third start back for the last 3 seasons, successful over this C&D in 2025. Also scored at Doncaster last summer and looked rusty after 7 months off when eighth of 10 at Nottingham 20 days ago. Has dropped below last winning mark.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNottingham5f 8yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat8/10Southwell4f 214yStandardFlat9/9Southwell4f 214yStandardFlat3/14Redcar5fGood to FirmFlat5/9York5fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat11/16- 3(18)CastanJ: Paul MulrennanT: Bryan Smart3-22814Age 612/110/111/1
- OR: 79
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 21
Bounced back to best when winning at Southwell in April, well on top inside the final furlong. Ran creditably in a higher grade when fourth of 8 at Ripon 3 weeks ago, form boosted since, so he's not taken lightly having won a division of this race last year.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosRipon5fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat4/8Southwell4f 214yStandardFlat1/8Newcastle5fStandardFlat8/12Newcastle5fStandardFlat2/6Southwell4f 214yStandardFlat2/10- 12(14)ChangeofmindJ: Zak WheatleyT: Declan Carroll679395-Age 616/116/118/1
- OR: 75
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 208
Successful on first 2 career starts but without a win since. Fared better than previously in 2025 when third at Beverley in September but not in the same form following 2 starts, again slowly away when fifth of 12 at Pontefract final outing. May just be better for this run.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosPontefract5f 3ySoftFlat5/12Hamilton Park5f 7ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Flat9/10Beverley5fSoft (Heavy in places)Flat3/10Haydock Park5fGoodFlat9/14York5fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat7/16- 14(11)Brazilian BelleJ: Connor BeasleyT: Michael Dods47-3116Age 418/118/120/1
- OR: 73
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 39
Scored here last summer and in good form on all-weather to start this year, recording back-to-back wins at Southwell and Wolverhampton. However, below form when 3½ lengths sixth of 8 to Castan at Southwell last time.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosSouthwell4f 214yStandardFlat6/8Wolverhampton5f 21yStandardFlat1/9Southwell4f 214yStandardFlat1/9Southwell4f 214yStandardFlat3/10Newcastle5fStandardFlat7/9- 7(15)TiriacJ: David NolanT: Paul Midgley4131-97Age 620/120/122/1
- OR: 77
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 31
Successful at Newcastle on 2 of final 3 starts in 2025. Failed to come on for this season's reappearance, though, when seventh of 10 at Beverley last month. Remains 5 lb above last winning mark.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosBeverley5fGood to Soft (Good in places)Flat7/10Newcastle5fStandardFlat9/12Newcastle5fStandardFlat1/10Newcastle5fStandardFlat3/7Newcastle5fStandardFlat1/9- 15(2)Tees AggregatesJ: Jack NichollsT: Adrian Nicholls017-594Age 422/122/120/1
- OR: 71
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 12
Not the most consistent but won a pair of handicaps in 2025, with latest success at Beverley in August. Not discredited when fourth of 6 at Bath 12 days ago, slowly away and then racing too freely. Task is now to build on latest effort.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosBath5f 10yGoodFlat4/6Beverley5fGoodFlat9/9Southwell4f 214yStandardFlat5/8Beverley5fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat7/10Beverley5fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat1/7- 16(1)South ParadeJ: Warren FentimanT: Richard & Peter Fahey3079-00Age 522/122/125/1
- OR: 71
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 20
Opened account for 2025 with success over this C&D in August. Ended the year on a low-key note, though, and has finished down the field both outings in the current campaign.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosMusselburgh5f 1yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat12/12Musselburgh5f 1yGood to Soft (Good in places)Flat16/17Newcastle5fStandard / SlowFlat9/9Lingfield Park5f 6yStandardFlat7/8Beverley5fSoft (Heavy in places)Flat10/10- 17(6)Glory FighterJ: Mark WinnT: Paul Midgley3-98315Age 1025/125/128/1
- OR: 71
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 8
Responded well when getting off the mark for the year at Nottingham in April. Not ideally placed when fifth of 8 at Ripon 8 days ago, so no surprise to see him bounce back.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosRipon5fGoodFlat5/8Nottingham5f 8yGood (Good to Soft in places)Flat1/7Newcastle5fStandardFlat3/10Newcastle5fStandardFlat8/8Southwell4f 214yStandardFlat9/10- 18(7)AlbegoneJ: Duran FentimanT: Tim Easterby-204208Age 825/125/122/1
- OR: 64
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 7
Runner-up twice this year, the latest behind Glory Fighter at Nottingham in April. However, has run poorly both subsequent outings, eighth of 9 back at Nottingham a week ago. Has at least eased in the weights as a result.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNottingham5f 8yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat8/9Musselburgh5f 1yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat10/12Nottingham5f 8yGood (Good to Soft in places)Flat2/7Wolverhampton5f 21yStandardFlat4/9Newcastle5fStandardFlat10/12- 2(10)CounselJ: Harry DaviesT: Michael Appleby814-716Age 828/128/125/1
- OR: 81
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 29
Returned to form with a narrow victory at Wolverhampton in March. However, failed by long way to repeat that effort when last of 6 at the same course last time and has yet to win on turf.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosWolverhampton5f 21yStandardFlat6/6Wolverhampton5f 21yStandardFlat1/6Southwell4f 214yStandardFlat7/9Lingfield Park6f 1yStandardFlat4/6Lingfield Park6f 1yStandardFlat1/10- Non-Runners
- 10(8)Law Of AverageWithdrawnJ: Joey HaynesT: Chelsea Banham66979-1Age 5
- OR: 76
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 17
Had lost his form last year, but having been able to get his own way out in front he landed 6-runner handicap at Bath 17 days ago. Circumstances unlikely to be so favourable in this bigger-field scenario.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosBath5f 10yFirmFlat1/6Southwell4f 214yStandardFlat9/9Kempton Park6fStandard / SlowFlat7/8Leicester5fGood to SoftFlat9/10Lingfield Park5f 6yStandardFlat6/9