Thirsk Race 5 - British EBF Michael Foster Conditions Stakes
MOUNT ATHOS (3) has been a fine servant to connections. Returned to winning ways at Kempton Park three weeks ago. Just the one win on turf which came over course and distance and must be considered. ELARAK (2) remains unexposed. Could have a big season ahead. This good winner at Newmarket in September looks a major player. POET MASTER (6) was last seen finishing second in the G2 Challenge Stakes at Newmarket during October. This is a stepping stone to bigger targets and rates highest. SEACRUISER (8) was given big entries for last season but didn't run. Gelded since winning at Newmarket in 2024. Market check advised.

Jockey: D Tudhope
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign 18th of 20 at Ascot September 6 over 1400m, 11 len behind Native Warrior carrying 60kg at $23. When resuming last campaign ran last of 7 at Newmarket (Rowley) April 16 over 1400m, 10 len behind Ten Pounds with 54.5kg at $17. May need more time.
Last Starts 215 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/20 | 06/09/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $147,600.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Soft | Mark Winn | 60kg | 1:26.99 | 5-11-18 | 16 |
| 11.9L | $23.00 |
| 1/12 | 23/08/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Good Firm | Mark Winn | 55.5kg | 1:24.71 | 10-9-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/13 | 02/08/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good Firm | Mark Winn | 61kg | 1:24.61 | 10-9-4 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $26.00 |
| 9/11 | 11/07/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $55,350.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 64.5kg | 1:25.72 | 4-1-9 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
| 11/12 | 06/06/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $138,380.00 | Epsom Downs | 1411m | Good Soft | Hector Crouch | 58.5kg | 1:22.86 | 10-11-11 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/12 | 17/05/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good Firm | Daniel Tudhope | 60.5kg | 1:25.01 | 6-5-1 | 12 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 9/14 | 03/05/2025 | 17 | HCP 4U | $73,800.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | Jason Watson | 62kg | 1:38.33 | 6-2-9 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/04/2025 | 172 | HCP 4U | $92,250.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Jason Watson | 54.5kg | 1:27.31 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $17.00 |
| 16/17 | 26/10/2024 | 28 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Soft | James Doyle | 61.5kg | 1:29.44 | 10-17-16 | 14 |
| 27.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/09/2024 | 15 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Soft | Daniel Tudhope | 59.5kg | 1:25.28 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/09/2024 | 19 | HCP 4U | $27,230.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 58.5kg | 1:32.43 | 6-8-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Jason Watson
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 2.5 len Newmarket (Rowley) September 27 over 1400m defeating Zoulu Chief carrying 60kg at $19. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Lingfield May 29 over 1540m defeating Headmaster with 59kg at $3.30. Don't dismiss lightly.
Last Starts 194 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 27/09/2025 | 43 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 60kg | 1:25.32 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/08/2025 | 36 | HCP 3U | $46,130.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Jim Crowley | 61kg | 1:41.84 | 8-1-6 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |
| 7/7 | 10/07/2025 | 19 | LR OPEN 3 | $101,480.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Jim Crowley | 59.5kg | 1:36.43 | 7-7-7 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/5 | 21/06/2025 | 23 | OPEN NOV 3 | $18,450.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Pat Dobbs | 61.5kg | 1:39.70 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/8 | 29/05/2025 | 236 | OPEN NOV 3U | $13,280.00 | Lingfield | 1531m | Good | David Probert | 59kg | 1:29.32 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.25 |
| 6/12 | 05/10/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $36,300.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good Soft | Harry Davies | 60.5kg | 1:28.31 | 12-9-6 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $19.00 |

Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months won by 0.5 len at Kempton Park All Weather March 18 over 1400m defeating Sarab Star with 61kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 15 at Deauville All Weather in LR on December 3 over 1500m, 3 len behind No Lunch carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. The one they have to beat.
Last Starts 22 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 | 18/03/2026 | 70 | HCP 4U | $47,190.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | James Doyle | 61kg | 1:25.74 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
| 7/7 | 07/01/2026 | 35 | HCP 4U | $47,190.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Rob Hornby | 61.5kg | 1:25.38 | 2-2-7 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/15 | 03/12/2025 | 31 | LR OPEN 3U | $84,400.00 | Deauville | 1500m | Neutral | C Soumillon | 56.5kg | 1:25.59 | - | 11 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/15 | 02/11/2025 | 155 | LR OPEN 3U | $84,100.00 | Deauville | 1400m | Neutral | Ioritz Mendizabal | 57.5kg | 1:21.21 | - | 13 |
| 2.0L | $9.90 |
| 12/12 | 31/05/2025 | 49 | G3 OPEN 4U | $154,270.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 58kg | 1:29.09 | 3-7-12 | 3 |
| 29.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 12/04/2025 | 17 | OPEN 4U | $33,210.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good | Clifford Lee | 62kg | 1:24.51 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/03/2025 | 112 | HCP 4U | $52,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | James Doyle | 61.5kg | 1:25.64 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 |
| 6/14 | 04/12/2024 | 31 | LR OPEN 3U | $84,140.00 | Deauville | 1500m | Neutral | Theo Bachelot | 58kg | 1:26.66 | - | 7 |
| 3.7L | $4.20 |
| 1/12 | 03/11/2024 | 49 | LR OPEN 3U | $85,950.00 | Deauville | 1400m | Neutral | C Soumillon | 57.5kg | 1:21.19 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
| 7/9 | 15/09/2024 | 87 | G3 OPEN 3U | $130,290.00 | Longchamp | 1400m | Soft | C Soumillon | 58kg | 1:21.27 | - | 3 |
| 5.9L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/06/2024 | 25 | G3 OPEN 3U | $130,720.00 | Longchamp | 1400m | Soft | C Soumillon | 59kg | 1:21.03 | - | 4 |
| 2.1L | $6.50 |

Jockey: D Allan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after six months 5th of 12 at Doncaster in the LR Cammidge Trophy on March 28 over 1200m, 5 len behind Aramram with 61.5kg at $19. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Haydock Park April 26 over 1400m defeating Gorak carrying 55kg at $4. Has won second up before and should improve on the last effort.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 28/03/2026 | 175 | LR OPEN 3U | $108,900.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Good Soft | Neil Callan | 61.5kg | 1:13.83 | - | 9 |
| 4.8L | $19.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/10/2025 | 44 | LR OPEN 3U | $85,300.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good Soft | David Allan | 58kg | 1:24.10 | 3-1-2 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
| 16/17 | 21/08/2025 | 40 | HCP 3U | $276,750.00 | York | 1584m | Good Firm | Clifford Lee | 62kg | 1:36.77 | 1-2-16 | 16 |
| 14.3L | $34.00 |
| 11/12 | 12/07/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 61.5kg | 1:24.75 | 4-2-11 | 9 |
| 10.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/27 | 19/06/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $202,950.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:23.90 | 6-5-4 | 30 |
| 5.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/13 | 31/05/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Chester | 1408m | Good | David Egan | 58kg | 1:28.86 | 2-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 8/17 | 10/05/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $184,500.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Sam James | 57kg | 1:23.66 | 8-3-8 | 19 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/04/2025 | 28 | HCP 4U | $81,670.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good | Sam James | 55kg | 1:26.27 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/21 | 29/03/2025 | 154 | HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good Soft | David Allan | 62kg | 1:40.41 | 6-1-3 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/17 | 26/10/2024 | 29 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Soft | David Allan | 56.5kg | 1:29.44 | 3-1-1 | 13 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 27/09/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $27,230.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Heavy | Cieren Fallon | 56kg | 1:34.07 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Mark Winn
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Doncaster October 24 over 1400m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Rogue Diplomat with 57.5kg at $17. Previously first up; ran last in a small field at this track April 12 over 1400m, 7 len behind Paborus with 61kg at $29. Not keen on his chances.
Last Starts 167 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Soft | Cian Horgan | 57.5kg | 1:31.80 | 9-9-4 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 |
| 12/17 | 10/10/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | York | 1609m | Good | Mark Winn | 58kg | 1:36.97 | 8-9-12 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/12 | 24/09/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $46,130.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Good Soft | Oisin Murphy | 61kg | 1:39.15 | 6-6-6 | 12 |
| 8.3L | $5.00 |
| 13/20 | 06/09/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $147,600.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Soft | Cian Horgan | 60.5kg | 1:26.99 | 7-13-13 | 14 |
| 9.8L | $34.00 |
| 11/12 | 23/08/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Good Firm | Cian Horgan | 58.5kg | 1:24.71 | 6-10-11 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/15 | 01/08/2025 | 2 | HCP 3U | $272,240.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Soft | Daniel Tudhope | 60kg | 1:38.18 | 7-5-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 12/20 | 30/07/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Good | Kevin Stott | 62.5kg | 1:25.06 | 19-17-12 | 16 |
| 6.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/11 | 05/07/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $92,250.00 | Haydock Park | 1442m | Good | Jason Hart | 61kg | 1:30.92 | 4-4-6 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/12 | 06/06/2025 | 6 | HCP 3U | $138,380.00 | Epsom Downs | 1411m | Good Soft | Jason Watson | 61kg | 1:22.86 | 6-6-3 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 6/13 | 31/05/2025 | 35 | HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Chester | 1408m | Good | Cian Horgan | 56.5kg | 1:28.86 | 8-7-6 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $51.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/04/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $81,670.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 58.5kg | 1:26.27 | 5-7-8 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $51.00 |

Jockey: S H James
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Newmarket (Rowley) in the G2 Challenge Stakes October 10 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Beauvatier with 59.5kg at $3.50. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at Longchamp in the G3 Prix Du Pin September 14 over 1400m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Roshvar carrying 58kg at $5.70. Finds a nice race to launch the campaign.
Last Starts 181 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 10/10/2025 | 26 | G2 OPEN 3U | $223,750.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Clifford Lee | 59.5kg | 1:22.52 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 14/09/2025 | 169 | G3 OPEN 3U | $130,710.00 | Longchamp | 1400m | Soft | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 58kg | 1:22.37 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $5.70 |
| 9/9 | 29/03/2025 | 174 | LR OPEN 3U | $86,720.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Soft | Sam James | 63.5kg | 1:31.62 | - | 7 |
| 11.8L | $2.63 |
| 5/16 | 06/10/2024 | 22 | G1 OPEN 3U | $565,430.00 | Longchamp | 1400m | Soft | Sam James | 58kg | 1:20.02 | - | 1 |
| 4.4L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/09/2024 | 55 | G2 OPEN 3U | $254,090.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good | Tom Eaves | 61kg | 1:24.21 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/6 | 21/07/2024 | 71 | G2 OPEN 3U | $208,120.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Sam James | 61.5kg | 1:23.74 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/6 | 11/05/2024 | 23 | LR OPEN 3U | $92,250.00 | Haydock Park | 1401m | Good Firm | Sam James | 61.5kg | 1:26.54 | 3-3-5 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $2.25 |
| 1/15 | 18/04/2024 | 214 | HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Sam James | 59.5kg | 1:22.14 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 1.0L | $4.33 |
| 1/8 | 17/09/2023 | 36 | HCP 3 | $96,250.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Soft | Sam James | 58.5kg | 1:24.17 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 8/13 | 12/08/2023 | 36 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good | Sam James | 60kg | 1:42.40 | - | 12 |
| 7.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/12 | 07/07/2023 | 14 | NOV OPEN 3U | $14,520.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good | Sam James | 62kg | 1:25.51 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Cieren Fallon
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Newmarket (Rowley) in the G2 Challenge Stakes October 10 over 1400m, 7 len behind Beauvatier with 58.5kg at $6.50. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 14 len win. Newmarket (July) July 18 over 1600m defeating Asian Journey carrying 62kg at $1.10. Expected to run well.
Last Starts 181 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 10/10/2025 | 61 | G2 OPEN 3U | $223,750.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Tom Marquand | 58.5kg | 1:22.52 | 4-5-4 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $6.50 |
| 12/12 | 10/08/2025 | 23 | G3 OPEN 3 | $130,020.00 | Deauville | 1600m | Good | Tom Marquand | 57.5kg | 1:37.96 | - | 4 |
| 11.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/9 | 18/07/2025 | 74 | NOV 3U | $18,450.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Richard Kingscote | 62kg | 1:36.58 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $1.13 |
| 1/12 | 05/05/2025 | - | NOV 34 | $19,960.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 58.5kg | 1:43.54 | 2-2-1 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $2.25 |

Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 18 months break. Finished off last campaign winning won by 1.3 len Newmarket (Rowley) September 26 2024 over 1600m defeating Present Times carrying 58kg at $2.40. On debut fifth of 10 at Goodwood September 3 2024 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Glittering Legend carrying 60.5kg at $3.50. All set for a bright return.
Last Starts 560 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 | 26/09/2024 | 23 | MDN C 2 | $15,430.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good Soft | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | 1:42.25 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.38 |
| 5/10 | 03/09/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $57,080.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:39.78 | 6-7-5 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |