Thirsk Race 2 - Pd Hook Gallop Hcp
SIMBA'S PRIDE (6) came home a fair fifth when dropping back to this distance at York on Friday. In fine form with two wins and a second from three previous outings all at 1200m. One to beat on the quick turnaround. DRAGON SPIN (7) didn't perform quite to his best at this track eleven days ago having scored by 1.5L at Nottingham last month. Can bounce back.. U TURN (3) stood plenty of racing as a juvenile and regularly made the frame. One of his peak efforts came at this venue. Not dismissed on reappearance. ICE COLD ALEX (4) had a legitimate excuse being hampered last time when favourite at Pontefract (1000m). Deserves another chance.

Jockey: Jack Nicholls
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 12 at Chester on May 8 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Exclamation with 56.5kg at $67. Second-up ran second last of 9 at Goodwood on May 23 over 1000m, 6 len behind Wedonttelllies with 61kg at $17. Doubt she can trouble these.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 23/05/2026 | 15 | HCP 3 | $26,590.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | Good | Dylan Hogan | 61kg | 0:58.33 | 3-1-2-7-8 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
| 7/12 | 08/05/2026 | 98 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | Chester | 1005m | Good | Luke Morris | 56.5kg | 1:00.45 | 11-11-10-9-7 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $67.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/01/2026 | 171 | NOV 35 | $14,520.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Darragh Keenan | 60.5kg | 1:00.49 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $2.75 |
| 1/9 | 12/08/2025 | - | NOV F 2 | $27,220.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Neutral | Darragh Keenan | 57kg | 0:59.90 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Joanna Mason
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of nine months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Catterick October 1 over 1000m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Campenaerts with 61kg at $3.30. Previously first up; third of 12 at Beverley September 17 over 1000m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Quantum Power carrying 59.5kg at $3.30. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
Last Starts 257 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 01/10/2025 | 14 | HCP APP NSY 2 | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Soft | Billy Garritty | 61kg | 1:01.36 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $3.25 |
| 3/12 | 17/09/2025 | 110 | MDN 2 | $13,610.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Soft | Billy Garritty | 59.5kg | 1:06.37 | 2-4-3 | 11 |
| 2.8L | $3.25 |
| 5/9 | 30/05/2025 | 16 | OPEN NOV 2 | $31,760.00 | Carlisle | 1005m | Good Soft | Billy Garritty | 58kg | 1:02.27 | 9-6-5 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 14/05/2025 | 30 | OPEN NOV C 2 | $72,600.00 | York | 1005m | Good Firm | Billy Garritty | 58kg | 1:00.63 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/04/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $12,730.00 | Pontefract | 1008m | Good | Billy Garritty | 59.5kg | 1:04.31 | 6-6-3 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: D Allan
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Musselburgh September 13 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Arduis Invicta with 61.5kg at $5. On debut sixth of 8 at Pontefract April 14 2025 over 1000m, 3 len behind Ice Cold Alex carrying 59.5kg at $26. Certainly one to consider.
Last Starts 275 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 13/09/2025 | 7 | HCP NSY 2 | $14,760.00 | Musselburgh | 1006m | Good Soft | Sean Kirrane | 61.5kg | 1:01.02 | 7-5-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/11 | 06/09/2025 | 13 | HCP NSY 2 | $18,450.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good | Duran Fentiman | 56.5kg | 0:59.19 | 9-11-2 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/08/2025 | 26 | HCP NSY 2 | $19,330.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | David Allan | 55.5kg | 1:02.82 | 2-1-7 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/07/2025 | 17 | MDN 2 | $13,610.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | David Allan | 60.5kg | 1:02.28 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/07/2025 | 8 | HCP NSY 2 | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 57.5kg | 1:12.64 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/5 | 04/07/2025 | 21 | HCP NSY 2 | $21,780.00 | Haydock Park | 1005m | Good | Sam James | 58.5kg | 1:00.63 | 1-2-5 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/15 | 13/06/2025 | 6 | OPEN SELL 2 | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | David Allan | 59kg | 1:11.54 | 6-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $3.75 |
| 2/7 | 07/06/2025 | 10 | OPEN SELL 2 | $46,130.00 | Musselburgh | 1006m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 59kg | 0:59.02 | 2-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 28/05/2025 | 11 | OPEN CLM 2 | $11,800.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 60.5kg | 1:04.75 | 5-6-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 7/13 | 17/05/2025 | 33 | OPEN MDN 2 | $18,060.00 | Doncaster | 1005m | Good Firm | Sean Kirrane | 59.5kg | 0:58.59 | 6-6-7 | 10 |
| 7.3L | $29.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/04/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $12,730.00 | Pontefract | 1008m | Good | Sean Kirrane | 59.5kg | 1:04.31 | 2-2-6 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $26.00 |

Jockey: D Nolan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran second last of 7 at Pontefract on June 2 over 1000m, 19 len behind Dolos Dream carrying 60.5kg at $4. The race before that 4th of 14 at Beverley on May 4 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Alfa Duplicate carrying 61kg at $26. Happy enough to avoid.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 02/06/2026 | 29 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 1005m | Good | Cam Hardie | 60.5kg | 1:01.76 | 3-3-4-5-6 | 4 |
| 19.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/14 | 04/05/2026 | 23 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Soft | Cam Hardie | 61kg | 1:01.67 | 5-4-3-2-4 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/04/2026 | 201 | HCP 3 | $19,600.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 59.5kg | 0:57.77 | - | 7 |
| 6.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/5 | 22/09/2025 | 19 | HCP NSY 2 | $18,330.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1005m | Soft | Cam Hardie | 60.5kg | 1:00.48 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 03/09/2025 | 48 | HCP NSY 2 | $54,450.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Good Soft | Cam Hardie | 59kg | 1:13.18 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $29.00 |
| 2/4 | 17/07/2025 | 19 | HCP NSY 2 | $18,630.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1011m | Good | Cam Hardie | 58kg | 0:59.57 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/06/2025 | 35 | OPEN NOV 2 | $59,960.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Harry Russell | 61kg | 1:01.04 | 1-1-5 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 24/05/2025 | 40 | OPEN C 2 | $92,250.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good | Cam Hardie | 59kg | 1:03.70 | 1-1-5 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/04/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $12,730.00 | Pontefract | 1008m | Good | Cam Hardie | 59.5kg | 1:04.31 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Zak Wheatley
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 8 at Redcar on May 25 over 1000m, 9 len behind Brain Freeze carrying 60kg at $4.50. The run before that 3rd of 7 at Musselburgh on April 29 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Fille Unique carrying 60kg at $3.80. Key chance and expected to run well.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 25/05/2026 | 26 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 1005m | Good Firm | Zak Wheatley | 60kg | 0:57.09 | - | 4 |
| 9.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 29/04/2026 | 18 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Musselburgh | 1005m | Good | Zak Wheatley | 60kg | 0:59.80 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.75 |
| 4/7 | 11/04/2026 | 200 | HCP 3 | $19,600.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 56kg | 0:57.77 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/11 | 23/09/2025 | 40 | HCP APP NSY 2 | $13,800.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Harry Davies | 60kg | 1:11.70 | 4-4-8 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 14/08/2025 | 19 | NOV 2 | $14,760.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Good Firm | Harry Davies | 60.5kg | 1:12.53 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 7/10 | 26/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $17,420.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | NS | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | 1:29.54 | 2-2-7 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Mark Winn
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 13 at York on June 12 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Rotokura Belle with 56kg at $3.80. The race before that favourite; won by 0.8 len at Ripon May 28 over 1200m defeating Valor Spirit with 58.5kg at $3.30. Finds a nice race and is worth another chance.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 12/06/2026 | 15 | HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | York | 1005m | Good | Connor Beasley | 56kg | 0:58.27 | - | 12 |
| 5.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/11 | 28/05/2026 | 11 | HCP 3 | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Mark Winn | 58.5kg | 1:12.15 | - | 10 |
| 0.8L | $3.25 |
| 2/9 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Mark Winn | 62.5kg | 1:11.37 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 03/05/2026 | 15 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Good | Mark Winn | 59kg | 1:12.54 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
| 7/14 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good | Mark Winn | 58.5kg | 1:26.85 | 5-5-6-6-7-7-7 | 11 |
| 11.5L | $101.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/04/2026 | 342 | NOV 35 | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 1609m | Good | Mark Winn | 56.5kg | 1:41.20 | - | 3 |
| 7.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/05/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $14,760.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good | Connor Beasley | 59.5kg | 0:59.88 | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: D C Costello
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 11 at this track on June 5 over 1000m, 3 len behind Military Girl with 59.5kg at $6.50. Before that won by 1.5 len at Nottingham May 9 over 1000m defeating Go Lockers Go with 59kg at $6.50. Rates highly. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 05/06/2026 | 27 | HCP F 3U | $14,520.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good | Dougie Costello | 59.5kg | 0:58.94 | 2-5-6 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 09/05/2026 | 34 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Nottingham | 1005m | Good | Dougie Costello | 59kg | 0:59.54 | 1-1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 05/04/2026 | 158 | APP HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Bath | 1005m | Good | Dougie Costello | 57kg | 1:03.43 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 29/10/2025 | 32 | NSY HCP 2 | $16,330.00 | Nottingham | 1005m | Soft | Dougie Costello | 57.5kg | 1:02.76 | 1-2-2 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/09/2025 | 21 | HCP NSY 2 | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Luke Catton | 58.5kg | 0:59.36 | 3-3-2-1-2 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/09/2025 | 23 | HCP NSY 2 | $11,440.00 | Wolverhampton | 1024m | Neutral | Alexandra Egan | 57.5kg | 1:02.41 | 4-6-4 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/08/2025 | 30 | NOV F 2 | $13,840.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Dougie Costello | 58kg | 1:03.07 | 1-2-6 | 8 |
| 7.2L | $67.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/07/2025 | 15 | NOV F 2 | $13,610.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Dougie Costello | 58kg | 1:03.24 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/06/2025 | - | OPEN MDN F 2 | $12,550.00 | Wolverhampton | 1024m | Good | Dougie Costello | 57kg | 1:03.90 | 1-2-7 | 9 |
| 5.2L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Newcastle All Weather on June 2 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Dontwaste A Moment carrying 61kg at $5.50. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Newcastle All Weather on May 19 over 1000m, 4 len behind Houndhill with 61kg at $8. Definite top-three prospect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 61kg | 1:01.47 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/12 | 19/05/2026 | 29 | HCP 3 | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Connor Beasley | 61kg | 0:59.34 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/11 | 20/04/2026 | 79 | HCP 3 | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Connor Beasley | 60kg | 0:59.21 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 31/01/2026 | 46 | HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 60kg | 1:12.72 | 6-5-7 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/5 | 16/12/2025 | 22 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 61kg | 1:01.95 | 4-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
| 5/6 | 24/11/2025 | 17 | NSY HCP 2 | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 60.5kg | 1:00.61 | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 07/11/2025 | 24 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 61kg | 1:13.75 | 4-4-8 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/10/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $12,550.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | Mark Winn | 60.5kg | 0:59.42 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $81.00 |
| 4/5 | 22/09/2025 | 44 | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Soft | Connor Beasley | 58.5kg | 1:13.39 | 1-3-4 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 09/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $14,760.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 60.5kg | 1:16.17 | 9-9-8 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $12.00 |