Thirsk Race 6 - Happy Birthday Dave Bramley Handicap (Gbbplus Race)
ANCIENT MYTH (2) is racing consistently with four placed efforts culminating in a 1.5L victory at this venue. Leading contender. SCARLET MOON (3) recorded four wins in six starts. Scored by 1L at Sandown Park last month. Dangerous. COEDANA (5) placed on all three career attempts so far including a third here during June. Interesting making handicap debut. TAFSIR (4) will battle it out for the minors.

Jockey: Jack Nicholls
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Freshened for 42 days. Last run settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at Haydock Park on July 18 over 2800m, 6 len behind Beauld As Brass carrying 60.5kg at $21. At only start last preparation ran last of 9 at Southwell All Weather on January 4 over 2220m, 13 len behind Glen Buck with 61kg at $67. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 18/07/2025 | 195 | HCP 4U | $22,140.00 | Haydock Park | 2816m | Good | Alistair Rawlinson | 60.5kg | 3:08.91 | 7-4-5 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $21.00 |
9/9 | 04/01/2025 | 478 | HCP 4U | $28,040.00 | Southwell | 2234m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 61kg | 2:25.05 | 9-9-9 | 10 |
| 13.3L | $67.00 |
1/9 | 14/09/2023 | 39 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Doncaster | 2414m | Soft | Tom Marquand | 61kg | 2:39.08 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
1/11 | 06/08/2023 | 35 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Haydock Park | 2011m | Heavy | Tom Marquand | 59kg | 2:17.45 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
3/7 | 02/07/2023 | 36 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Windsor | 2313m | Good Firm | William Buick | 60kg | 2:29.37 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |
1/7 | 27/05/2023 | 26 | HCP 4U | $22,690.00 | Haydock Park | 2414m | Good Firm | Ray Dawson | 61kg | 2:40.71 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
3/6 | 01/05/2023 | 17 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Soft | Rossa Ryan | 59kg | 2:16.18 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
5/7 | 14/04/2023 | 27 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Leicester | 2377m | Heavy | Theodore Ladd | 57.5kg | 3:03.74 | - | 9 |
| 17.3L | $3.75 |
6/7 | 18/03/2023 | 157 | HCP 4U | $33,630.00 | Wolverhampton | 2461m | Neutral | Theodore Ladd | 55kg | 2:40.59 | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
7/9 | 12/10/2022 | 25 | HCP 3U | $21,190.00 | Nottingham | 2057m | Soft | Adam Kirby | 59kg | 2:14.91 | - | 6 |
| 14.7L | $21.00 |
5/8 | 17/09/2022 | 21 | HCP 3U | $20,340.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2791m | Good Soft | Frederick Larson | 62.5kg | 3:10.21 | - | 8 |
| 4.4L | $4.33 |

Jockey: D Tudhope
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by 1.5 len at this track August 2 over 2400m defeating Flickering Halo carrying 64kg at $8.50. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track on July 25 over 2400m, neck behind Idyllic with 61kg at $3.10. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 02/08/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Thirsk | 2414m | Good Firm | Mark Winn | 64kg | 2:36.44 | 7-4-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
2/7 | 25/07/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 2414m | Good | Mark Winn | 61kg | 2:40.47 | 4-5-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $3.13 |
5/5 | 12/07/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $20,790.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2615m | Good | Mark Winn | 61kg | 2:54.88 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
3/5 | 17/06/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $15,960.00 | Beverley | 2435m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 61kg | 2:36.48 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
3/10 | 29/05/2025 | 28 | HCP 4U | $16,610.00 | Ripon | 2423m | Good Soft | Daniel Tudhope | 60.5kg | 2:39.57 | 9-9-3 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
5/9 | 01/05/2025 | 27 | HCP APP 4U | $18,450.00 | Southwell | 2428m | Neutral | Cian Horgan | 61kg | 2:37.28 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $21.00 |
7/7 | 04/04/2025 | 329 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Southwell | 2835m | Neutral | David Nolan | 59kg | 3:01.21 | 5-6-7 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $29.00 |
4/5 | 10/05/2024 | 48 | MDN 3 | $70,680.00 | Chester | 2514m | Good Firm | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | 2:34.06 | - | 2 |
| 15.8L | $10.00 |
6/7 | 23/03/2024 | 40 | MDN 3 | $36,300.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Soft | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | 2:18.64 | - | 4 |
| 25.5L | $4.50 |
2/5 | 12/02/2024 | - | NOV 3 | $20,690.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | 2:01.24 | - | 2 |
| 4.8L | $9.50 |

Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start won by 1.0 len at Sandown Park July 30 over 2800m defeating Valiancy with 60kg at $19. The race before that second last of 8 at Ffos Las on June 29 over 2800m, slow going 8 len behind Personal Best carrying 59kg at $23. Talented type who is expected to run well again.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 30/07/2025 | 31 | HCP 3 | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2816m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 60kg | 3:09.90 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $19.00 |
7/8 | 29/06/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $18,510.00 | Ffos Las | 2816m | Soft | William Cox | 59kg | 3:06.28 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $23.00 |
9/10 | 07/06/2025 | 26 | HCP 3 | $92,250.00 | Doncaster | 2921m | Good | William Cox | 56.5kg | 3:08.00 | 1-8-9 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $26.00 |
1/4 | 12/05/2025 | 5 | HCP 3 | $15,130.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 64kg | 3:04.37 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $1.50 |
1/6 | 07/05/2025 | 31 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Luke Morris | 60.5kg | 2:38.61 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
1/7 | 06/04/2025 | 187 | HCP 3 | $40,590.00 | Southwell | 2428m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 56.5kg | 2:37.50 | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
9/12 | 01/10/2024 | 13 | NOV 2 | $36,300.00 | Bath | 1609m | Heavy | Luke Morris | 59kg | 1:44.33 | 9-9-9 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $41.00 |
7/11 | 18/09/2024 | 33 | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1609m | Good | Laura Coughlan | 59kg | 1:44.35 | 9-7-7 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $201.00 |
9/10 | 16/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1609m | Good | Luke Morris | 60.5kg | 1:38.65 | 10-10-9 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $101.00 |

Jockey: P Mulrennan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 8 at Hamilton Park on August 22 over 2400m, 2.5 len behind Paddy The Squire carrying 49.5kg at $81. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Carlisle on August 12 over 2800m, 4 len behind Paper Doll with 60kg at $15. In the mix.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 22/08/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Rhys Elliott | 49.5kg | 2:35.19 | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $81.00 |
3/8 | 12/08/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $19,060.00 | Carlisle | 2816m | Good | Ben Robinson | 60kg | 3:09.38 | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $15.00 |
5/9 | 02/08/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $18,330.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2615m | Good | Rhys Elliott | 58kg | 2:47.16 | 9-7-5 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $11.00 |
3/5 | 12/07/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $20,790.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2615m | Good | Rhys Elliott | 58.5kg | 2:54.88 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $19.00 |
6/9 | 25/06/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Carlisle | 2212m | Soft | Paul Mulrennan | 59kg | 2:28.54 | 9-8-6 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $41.00 |
11/11 | 15/06/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2615m | Good Soft | Rhys Elliott | 52kg | 2:52.38 | 4-4-11 | 11 |
| 14.3L | $51.00 |
7/13 | 28/05/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $18,330.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2615m | Good | Lauren Young | 56kg | 2:48.75 | 11-9-7 | 10 |
| 10.0L | $34.00 |
6/7 | 16/05/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $55,350.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2428m | Good Firm | Rhys Elliott | 56kg | 2:32.76 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
7/8 | 04/05/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2615m | Good Firm | Rhys Elliott | 54kg | 2:51.77 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $19.00 |
13/13 | 13/04/2025 | 190 | HCP 4U | $46,130.00 | Musselburgh | 2509m | Good | Amie Waugh | 61kg | 2:44.44 | 12-13-13 | 9 |
| 37.3L | $29.00 |
7/11 | 05/10/2024 | 12 | HCP F 3U | $90,750.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2414m | Good Soft | Amie Waugh | 53.5kg | 2:35.02 | 7-10-7 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at this track June 17 over 2400m, 4 len behind Ghaiyya carrying 58kg at $3.30. On debut second in a small field at Wolverhampton May 12 over 2400m, 1.0 len behind Chilli Queen carrying 57kg at $2.90. Expected to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 72 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 17/06/2025 | 17 | OPEN MDN F 3U | $14,760.00 | Thirsk | 2421m | Good | Kevin Stott | 58kg | 2:31.68 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.25 |
2/10 | 31/05/2025 | 19 | OPEN NOV F 3U | $13,060.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Oliver Stammers | 56.5kg | 2:37.58 | 5-1-2 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
2/4 | 12/05/2025 | - | OPEN MDN F 3 | $14,790.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 57kg | 2:39.01 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.88 |