Thirsk Race 6 - Thirsk Sky Bet Summer Festival Day Friday 24th July Hcp
HARSWELL RUBY (3) left behind five disappointing efforts to finish runner-up on most recent appearance losing out by 0.5L contesting a handicap at Pontefract. Brings winning course and distance form and may go one better. MILITARY LEADER (4) is racing consistently with two triumphs and three placed efforts last five attempts including placing second in a handicap at Chepstow. Expected to challenge. BARLEY (6) makes some attraction from bottom of the weights. Aims to turn four consecutive placings into a win having been third last time out at Carlisle. Definite contender. CAPITAL GUARANTEE (1) cannot be discounted holding winning track and trip form.

Jockey: C J Whiteley
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 8 at Beverley on July 4 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Highland Olly carrying 60kg at $26. The start before that 14th of 16 at York on June 13 over 1800m, 13 len behind Point Of Contact carrying 58.5kg at $81. Major player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good Firm | Mark Winn | 60kg | 1:32.18 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 14/16 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 1810m | Good | Ben Robinson | 58.5kg | 1:48.23 | - | 7 |
| 13.3L | $81.00 |
| 9/11 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $22,960.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good Firm | Cian Horgan | 56.5kg | 1:30.97 | - | 1 |
| 11.8L | $19.00 |
| 12/13 | 16/05/2026 | 23 | HCP 4U | $32,670.00 | Thirsk | 1609m | Good | Mark Winn | 57kg | 1:41.44 | - | 10 |
| 14.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/04/2026 | 25 | HCP 4U | $28,400.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good Firm | Cian Horgan | 58.5kg | 1:31.77 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 14/15 | 29/03/2026 | 169 | HCP 4U | $25,410.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Soft | Cian Horgan | 59.5kg | 1:29.54 | - | 9 |
| 16.5L | $34.00 |
| 8/19 | 11/10/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $46,130.00 | York | 2062m | Good | Cian Horgan | 58.5kg | 2:11.12 | 11-10-8 | 16 |
| 11.3L | $126.00 |
| 13/13 | 28/09/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | David Nolan | 62kg | 1:39.94 | 2-7-13 | 11 |
| 21.8L | $19.00 |
| 9/11 | 13/09/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $40,590.00 | Chester | 1524m | Good Soft | Ben Robinson | 62.5kg | 1:31.73 | 4-9-9 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/08/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 60.5kg | 1:37.34 | 1-2-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 16/08/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $27,230.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 64kg | 1:39.48 | 3-5-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: William Pyle
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 8 at Beverley on July 4 over 1500m, 6 len behind Highland Olly with 59kg at $34. The run before that ran second last of 14 at Carlisle on June 24 over 1600m, 10 len behind Priapos with 61kg at $21. Won't be bothering these on recent runs.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 04/07/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good Firm | Dougie Costello | 59kg | 1:32.18 | - | 8 |
| 6.5L | $34.00 |
| 13/14 | 24/06/2026 | 8 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Carlisle | 1609m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 61kg | 1:37.14 | - | 6 |
| 10.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/06/2026 | 27 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good | Shane Foley | 63kg | 1:25.69 | 2-3-5 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
| 11/11 | 20/05/2026 | 11 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Good Firm | William Pyle | 60kg | 1:37.51 | - | 10 |
| 12.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/11 | 09/05/2026 | 43 | HCP 4U | $26,320.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good | William Pyle | 57.5kg | 1:44.71 | - | 13 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
| 10/12 | 27/03/2026 | 49 | HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Lewis Edmunds | 59kg | 1:40.05 | - | 7 |
| 7.8L | $19.00 |
| 6/11 | 06/02/2026 | 138 | HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Callum Rodriguez | 61.5kg | 1:25.57 | 2-2-6 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
| 11/12 | 21/09/2025 | 42 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Southwell | 1609m | NS | Callum Rodriguez | 61kg | 1:41.74 | 1-2-11 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/11 | 10/08/2025 | 364 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good Firm | Connor Beasley | 64.5kg | 1:42.44 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $34.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/08/2024 | 8 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good | Callum Rodriguez | 59kg | 1:39.03 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.63 |
| 3/10 | 03/08/2024 | 17 | NOV 3U | $19,400.00 | Thirsk | 1609m | Good | Oisin Orr | 59kg | 1:37.91 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $301.00 |

Jockey: Joanna Mason
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Pontefract on July 7 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Welbury carrying 62kg at $4. Before that 5th of 10 at Carlisle on June 24 over 1600m, 7 len behind Runswick carrying 61.5kg at $4.50. Expected to be very competitive.
Last Starts 8 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 | 07/07/2026 | 13 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 1609m | Good | Joanna Mason | 62kg | 1:43.06 | 5-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/06/2026 | 11 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Carlisle | 1609m | Good Firm | Joanna Mason | 61.5kg | 1:38.07 | - | 3 |
| 7.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/16 | 13/06/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 1810m | Good | Joanna Mason | 55.5kg | 1:48.23 | - | 14 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/11 | 27/05/2026 | 11 | HCP 4U | $15,700.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good Firm | Kevin Stott | 60kg | 1:30.59 | - | 13 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/12 | 16/05/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Thirsk | 1609m | Good | Joanna Mason | 60kg | 1:42.19 | - | 12 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 5/12 | 26/04/2026 | 16 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Wetherby | 1609m | Good Firm | Daniel Tudhope | 60kg | 1:37.99 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/13 | 10/04/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Thirsk | 1609m | Good | Joanna Mason | 61kg | 1:41.13 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 7/11 | 21/03/2026 | 119 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joanna Mason | 59kg | 1:42.94 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $19.00 |
| 10/11 | 22/11/2025 | 29 | APP HCP 3U | $15,250.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Oisin Mcsweeney | 61kg | 2:11.16 | 6-8-10 | 8 |
| 32.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/13 | 24/10/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $15,250.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Soft | Kevin Stott | 61kg | 2:18.39 | 8-5-4 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/12 | 02/10/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good Soft | Cam Hardie | 52kg | 1:45.55 | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |

Jockey: P J Mcdonald
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 11 at Chester on June 12 over 1500m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Not Me carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Newcastle All Weather on June 2 over 1600m, 2 len behind Criminal Shore carrying 58kg at $3.30. Shapes as one of the key chances.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 12/06/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $27,230.00 | Chester | 1508m | Soft | Rowan Scott | 60.5kg | 1:38.38 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/12 | 02/06/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $13,800.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 58kg | 1:41.42 | - | 8 |
| 2.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/12 | 16/05/2026 | 9 | HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Thirsk | 1609m | Good | Sam James | 56.5kg | 1:42.19 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/11 | 07/05/2026 | 138 | HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 56kg | 1:40.02 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/12/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Sam James | 60kg | 1:40.15 | 7-7-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 4/14 | 12/12/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 59.5kg | 1:27.84 | 11-12-4 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/13 | 20/11/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 61kg | 1:27.78 | 5-4-2 | 9 |
| 0.4L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/11/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 59.5kg | 1:27.89 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 17/10/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good | Kevin Stott | 59.5kg | 1:23.37 | 9-6-4 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/10/2025 | 31 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Ayr | 1408m | Heavy | Rowan Scott | 61kg | 1:37.47 | 6-4-2 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/13 | 08/09/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $11,250.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | NS | Rowan Scott | 60.5kg | 1:42.35 | 4-2-5 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Mark Winn
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran second last of 7 at Pontefract on June 29 over 1600m, 13 len behind Jez Bomb carrying 59kg at $67. The start before that 7th of 11 at Carlisle on June 8 over 1800m, slow going 18 len behind Amancio carrying 61kg at $29. Not going well and is likely to struggle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 29/06/2026 | 21 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 1609m | Good | Mark Winn | 59kg | 1:43.35 | - | 8 |
| 13.8L | $67.00 |
| 7/11 | 08/06/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Carlisle | 1810m | Soft | David Nolan | 61kg | 1:59.26 | 9-8-7 | 13 |
| 18.8L | $29.00 |
| 5/6 | 26/05/2026 | 27 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good Firm | Mark Winn | 57.5kg | 1:36.01 | - | 3 |
| 7.8L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 29/04/2026 | 208 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 1609m | Good | Cian Horgan | 55.5kg | 1:45.02 | - | 4 |
| 27.3L | $51.00 |
| 10/13 | 03/10/2025 | 58 | HCP 3U | $18,450.00 | Southwell | 1622m | Neutral | Cian Horgan | 59.5kg | 1:40.70 | 12-11-10 | 14 |
| 13.0L | $67.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/08/2025 | 11 | HCP 6U | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 1609m | Good Firm | Cian Horgan | 59.5kg | 1:45.86 | 6-6-7 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $8.50 |
| 12/19 | 26/07/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 1609m | Good | Cian Horgan | 58.5kg | 1:36.46 | 11-13-12 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/07/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $27,230.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Soft | Cian Horgan | 55.5kg | 1:45.60 | 6-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 30/06/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $18,450.00 | Pontefract | 1614m | Good Firm | Daniel Tudhope | 64kg | 1:42.90 | 6-6-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/11 | 19/06/2025 | 5 | HCP 4U | $15,680.00 | Wetherby | 1609m | Good | Cian Horgan | 61kg | 1:38.65 | 9-5-5 | 12 |
| 2.7L | $4.00 |
| 2/11 | 14/06/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 1810m | Good Firm | Cian Horgan | 54kg | 1:47.85 | 7-8-2 | 12 |
| 0.1L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Sean Kirrane
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 7 at Carlisle on July 4 over 1600m, 6 len behind Jannas Journey carrying 57kg at $6. The start before that 2nd of 10 at Carlisle on June 24 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Runswick carrying 60.5kg at $8.50. Should be thereabouts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 04/07/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $22,690.00 | Carlisle | 1609m | Good | Faye Mcmanoman | 57kg | 1:38.87 | - | 1 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/06/2026 | 21 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Carlisle | 1609m | Good Firm | David Allan | 60.5kg | 1:38.07 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/12 | 03/06/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good | David Allan | 59.5kg | 1:38.96 | - | 9 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/05/2026 | 11 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1709m | Good Firm | Sean Kirrane | 59.5kg | 1:46.63 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.33 |
| 6/12 | 16/05/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Thirsk | 1609m | Good | David Allan | 58.5kg | 1:42.19 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
| 13/13 | 26/04/2026 | 10 | APP HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Musselburgh | 1609m | Good | Cian Horgan | 58.5kg | 1:39.92 | - | 9 |
| 13.8L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/04/2026 | 171 | APP HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good Soft | Tom Kiely-Marshall | 59.5kg | 1:41.89 | - | 3 |
| 13.8L | $9.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/10/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $27,220.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good Soft | Sean Kirrane | 58kg | 1:35.79 | 9-8-7 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $15.00 |
| 9/13 | 04/10/2025 | 6 | HCP 3U | $72,600.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good Soft | Sean Kirrane | 58.5kg | 1:37.24 | 5-5-9 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |
| 11/13 | 28/09/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 61kg | 1:39.94 | 8-12-11 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $7.00 |
| 7/14 | 20/09/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Soft | David Allan | 56kg | 1:42.80 | 5-6-7 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $23.00 |