Thirsk Race 1 - Karen Batty Spirit Ebf Maiden Stakes (Gbb Race)
RIKKI TIKI TAVI (5) placed second on debut at York before finishing fourth at Ayr next time out. Could make it third time lucky. BOSTON DAN (2) is improving with each start. Placed second on most recent appearance at Ripon two weeks back. May go one better. THE LOST SOCK (6) ran respectably placing third on debut at Nottingham. Could offer some improvement second-up. VEILED TRUTH (7) might be thereabouts following a fourth on latest outing at Newcastle AW.
Jockey: K T O'neill
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, ran last of 7 at Hamilton Park on June 18 over 1000m, 9 len behind Awaafi carrying 60.5kg at $2.90. Second-up 4th of 8 at Great Yarmouth on July 16 over 1000m, 3 len behind Desert Treasure carrying 60.5kg at $19. Not far away latest and is worth including.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 16/07/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Yarmouth | 1005m | Good | Kieran O'Neill | 60.5kg | 1:00.85 | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $19.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/06/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1005m | Good | Kevin Stott | 60.5kg | 0:59.72 | 5-3-7 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $2.88 |
Jockey: Warren Fentiman
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Ripon on July 19 over 1000m, 3 len behind Stargazed carrying 60.5kg at $4. The race before that came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Newcastle All Weather on June 26 over 1200m, 3 len behind Sir Albert carrying 60.5kg at $3.80. Ready to break through.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 19/07/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Ripon | 1005m | Good Soft | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | 1:00.96 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/11 | 26/06/2025 | 12 | OPEN NOV 2 | $17,790.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 60.5kg | 1:18.43 | 5-3-3 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $3.75 |
| 4/10 | 14/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Chester | 1207m | Good Soft | Shane Gray | 60.5kg | 1:16.78 | 8-8-4 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Cieren Fallon
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, second last in a small field at Newmarket (Rowley) on May 18 over 1200m, 9 len behind Treanmor carrying 60.5kg at $23. Last start ran last of 10 at Chester on June 14 over 1200m, 14 len behind Calico Blue carrying 60.5kg at $81. Needs to show significant improvement.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 14/06/2025 | 27 | OPEN NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Chester | 1207m | Good Soft | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | 1:16.78 | 9-10-10 | 8 |
| 14.8L | $81.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/05/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $38,110.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1207m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | 1:13.80 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $23.00 |
Jockey: George Downing
Weight: 60.5kgs
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At debut, ran last of 11 at Nottingham on June 4 over 1200m, 14 len behind Reciprocated carrying 60.5kg at $17. Doubt he will trouble these.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 04/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $12,520.00 | Nottingham | 1207m | Good | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | 1:13.48 | 9-6-11 | 11 |
| 14.8L | $17.00 |
Jockey: O Mcsweeney
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at York on June 14 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Egoli carrying 60.5kg at $6.50. Second-up 4th in a small field at Ayr on July 6 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Cape Ashizuri with 60.5kg at $3.80. Looks ready to return to form.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 06/07/2025 | 22 | OPEN MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good Soft | Kevin Stott | 60.5kg | 1:15.40 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/8 | 14/06/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Kevin Stott | 60.5kg | 1:11.03 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
Jockey: S De Sousa
Weight: 60.5kgs
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At debut, raced on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Nottingham on July 18 over 1220m, 6 len behind Maximum Scepticism carrying 60.5kg at $7. Better for that hit-out and looks set to break the maiden status.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 18/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $12,730.00 | Nottingham | 1223m | Good | Aidan Keeley | 60.5kg | 1:14.17 | 4-2-3 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Rowan Scott
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Having third race start. At long odds at debut, raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Hamilton Park on June 18 over 1000m, 4 len behind Awaafi carrying 59.5kg at $26. Second-up 4th of 8 at Newcastle All Weather on June 28 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Sands Of Spain with 59kg at $19. Big chance to find winning form.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 28/06/2025 | 10 | OPEN NOV 2 | $59,960.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Billy Garritty | 59kg | 1:01.04 | 2-4-4 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/06/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1005m | Good | David Nolan | 59.5kg | 0:59.72 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $26.00 |
Jockey: J Garritty
Weight: 58kgs
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Jumped at very long odds at debut, 7th of 11 at Pontefract on July 27 over 1000m, 6 len behind Chairmanfourtimes with 58kg at $101. Has upside and can sneak into the finish.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 27/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $25,410.00 | Pontefract | 1005m | Good | Dougie Costello | 58kg | 1:03.04 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $101.00 |