Thirsk Race 2 - By Chen Presidential Apprentice Hcp
HATAMOTO (5) holds some attraction from bottom of the weights. Racing consistently with three placed efforts in four starts culminating in a narrow neck success contesting a handicap at Beverley. May complete a double. SANDY CRAIC (2) is also racing well with one win and three placings last four outings including finishing runner-up tackling a handicap at Beverley twelve days ago. Might go one better. LEELAWADEE (4) failed to make the frame so far. Was fourth at this venue last time and delivering handicap debut could be thereabouts. LADY BRITAIN (1) cannot be discounted providing seasonal reappearance.

Jockey: K S Mchugh
Weight: 63.5kgs
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Resuming after a ten months break. Finished off last preparation 16th of 21 at Doncaster September 11 over 1310m, 16 len behind Calendar Girl carrying 56.5kg at $151. On debut second last of 10 at Nottingham June 4 2025 over 1000m, 9 len behind Zelaina carrying 58kg at $101. Should be involved on her best form.
Last Starts 307 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/21 | 11/09/2025 | 12 | OPEN 2 | $811,260.00 | Doncaster | 1308m | Good Soft | Luke Morris | 56.5kg | 1:18.60 | 8-13-16 | 19 |
| 16.8L | $151.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/08/2025 | 16 | HCP NSY 2 | $14,110.00 | Beverley | 1496m | Good Firm | Owen Lewis | 58kg | 1:35.36 | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/6 | 14/08/2025 | 15 | HCP NSY 2 | $13,190.00 | Beverley | 1496m | Good Firm | Tommie Jakes | 61kg | 1:34.83 | 6-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 30/07/2025 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $16,340.00 | Leicester | 1207m | Good | Tommie Jakes | 56kg | 1:12.91 | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $67.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/07/2025 | 29 | OPEN MDN F 2 | $12,340.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Good | Alfie Redman | 55kg | 1:28.40 | 3-3-5 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/06/2025 | - | OPEN MDN F 2 | $12,520.00 | Nottingham | 1005m | Good | Charlie Bennett | 58kg | 1:00.27 | 7-9-9 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $101.00 |

Jockey: C J Whiteley
Weight: 63kgs
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Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 9 at Beverley on July 4 over 1700m, 1.75 len behind Porth Eilian with 58.5kg at $3.80. The run before that favourite; won by 0.5 len at Carlisle June 15 over 1400m defeating Amelia's Joy carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 04/07/2026 | 19 | APP HCP F 3U | $28,400.00 | Beverley | 1709m | Good Firm | Mark Winn | 58.5kg | 1:46.51 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.75 |
| 1/10 | 15/06/2026 | 10 | HCP F 3U | $14,520.00 | Carlisle | 1408m | Good | Mark Winn | 60.5kg | 1:28.22 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 05/06/2026 | 13 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 61kg | 1:27.53 | 5-7-5 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $2.75 |
| 5/20 | 23/05/2026 | 12 | HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | York | 1408m | Good | Conor Whiteley | 54kg | 1:25.95 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/11 | 11/05/2026 | 16 | NOV 3 | $16,340.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good | Ben Robinson | 58kg | 1:25.55 | - | 9 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/13 | 25/04/2026 | 10 | MDN F 35 | $14,520.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Conor Whiteley | 54kg | 1:14.07 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 15/04/2026 | 264 | HCP 3 | $15,700.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good Soft | Daniel Tudhope | 60kg | 1:32.89 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/16 | 25/07/2025 | 36 | NOV 2 | $45,370.00 | York | 1408m | Good Soft | Daniel Tudhope | 56.5kg | 1:27.18 | 2-1-2 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/06/2025 | 23 | OPEN MDN F 2 | $16,610.00 | Wetherby | 1408m | Good | Ben Robinson | 57kg | 1:25.42 | 2-2-4 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/12 | 27/05/2025 | - | OPEN MDN F 2 | $14,520.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good Firm | Daniel Tudhope | 58kg | 1:09.41 | 9-6-5 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Oliver Carmichael
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last start ran last of 10 at Carlisle on June 9 over 1800m, 55 len behind Unchartedterritory with 61kg at $51. The run before that 9th of 12 at Lingfield All Weather on April 28 over 1600m, 13 len behind Rogue Defence with 58kg at $21. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 36 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 | 09/06/2026 | 42 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Carlisle | 1810m | Good Soft | Jack Garritty | 61kg | 2:00.91 | 8-10-10 | 9 |
| 55.0L | $51.00 |
| 9/12 | 28/04/2026 | 11 | MDN 35 | $18,150.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Finley Marsh | 58kg | 1:39.34 | - | 12 |
| 13.0L | $21.00 |
| 9/9 | 17/04/2026 | 21 | APP NOV 35 | $14,520.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Finley Marsh | 60.5kg | 1:14.50 | - | 9 |
| 14.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $14,520.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Finley Marsh | 57.5kg | 1:25.18 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Rhys Elliott
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Comes here off a 41-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on June 5 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Tip Foster with 57.5kg at $17. The race before that 5th of 8 at Pontefract on May 22 over 1200m, 5 len behind Naval Light carrying 58kg at $41. Among the better chances in this line up.
Last Starts 40 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 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 35 | $14,520.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good | Connor Beasley | 57.5kg | 1:27.66 | 6-7-4 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/05/2026 | 39 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good Soft | Mark Winn | 58kg | 1:17.24 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 13/04/2026 | - | NOV 35 | $14,520.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Mark Winn | 55kg | 1:26.19 | - | 11 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Jake Dickson
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; won by a neck at Beverley July 3 over 1700m defeating Amber Hamur carrying 60kg at $1.80. The start before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 8 at Ripon on June 18 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Trucial Pearl carrying 61kg at $2.80. Shapes as a top chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 03/07/2026 | 15 | HCP 3 | $13,890.00 | Beverley | 1709m | Good Firm | David Allan | 60kg | 1:47.64 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.83 |
| 2/8 | 18/06/2026 | 9 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good | David Allan | 61kg | 1:39.01 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.75 |
| 7/10 | 09/06/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Carlisle | 1810m | Good Soft | Duran Fentiman | 54.5kg | 2:00.91 | 3-4-7 | 8 |
| 13.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 26/05/2026 | 8 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good Firm | Harry Russell | 61kg | 1:24.30 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $3.75 |
| 2/10 | 18/05/2026 | 40 | HCP 3 | $11,800.00 | Carlisle | 1609m | Soft | Sean Kirrane | 59kg | 1:47.25 | - | 10 |
| 1.5L | $2.63 |
| 6/11 | 08/04/2026 | 257 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good | Duran Fentiman | 58kg | 1:23.68 | - | 4 |
| 12.5L | $81.00 |
| 5/12 | 25/07/2025 | 14 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Duran Fentiman | 59kg | 1:09.88 | 12-6-5 | 10 |
| 9.3L | $81.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/07/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $27,680.00 | Chester | 1223m | Good | Duran Fentiman | 58kg | 1:15.97 | 7-7-5 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |