Thirsk Race 3 - Theakston Great Yorkshire Pint Ebf Novice Stakes (Gbb Race)
LE SAMOURAI (1) brings a striking pedigree. Improved rapidly from the first attempt of his career to go and triumph by 0.75L at Kempton Park when adopting a first time tongue strap four weeks ago. Worth giving close consideration as with plenty in his favour could prove hard to beat. BRIGHTON BEACH (6) has looked a long term project representing the William Haggas yard. Showing enough to be second on the shortlist. REGAL DESIRE (7) finished runner up both starts. Most recent outing was good. Cannot be dismissed. TEST RUN (4) will be better with further experience under his belt and best watched.
Jockey: Edward Greatrex
Weight: 62kgs
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Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 10th of 13 at Salisbury on June 9 over 1400m, slow going 14 len behind Lucky Luna with 59kg at $3.50. Second-up won by 0.8 len at Kempton Park All Weather July 2 over 1400m defeating Korbut with 60.5kg at $5.50. Harder here but can go on with it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 02/07/2026 | 23 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | James Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:28.44 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 10/13 | 09/06/2026 | - | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1408m | Soft | Rossa Ryan | 59kg | 1:32.79 | 11-6-10 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $3.50 |
Jockey: J Garritty
Weight: 62kgs
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Jumped at a huge quote at debut, ran last of 13 at Southwell All Weather on July 23 over 1400m, 36 len behind Gran Ventura with 63.5kg at $101. Backs up quickly but has the job ahead.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 23/07/2026 | - | APP MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Ben Robinson | 63.5kg | 1:29.72 | - | 13 |
| 36.0L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Faye Mcmanoman
Weight: 59kgs
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Was at very long odds at debut, ran last in a small field at Redcar on July 19 over 1400m, 17 len behind Indefensible carrying 59.5kg at $51. Others look better prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 19/07/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $14,520.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good Firm | Ben Robinson | 59.5kg | 1:26.74 | - | 1 |
| 17.8L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Billy Garritty
Weight: 59kgs
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Second-up. First start 4th of 10 at Doncaster on September 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Pathein with 59kg at $81. Went for a spell before returning ran second last in a small field at Hamilton Park on July 16 over 1700m, 20 len behind My Mate Roger with 59kg at $5.50. Strips fitter this time and is worth including.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 16/07/2026 | 306 | NOV 35 | $17,240.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1709m | Good Firm | Billy Garritty | 59kg | 1:46.02 | 5-4-5 | 6 |
| 20.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 13/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $92,250.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Soft | Billy Garritty | 59kg | 1:40.63 | 7-8-4 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Cam Hardie
Weight: 59kgs
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Third race start. First start ran last of 10 at Catterick on October 18 over 1400m, 16 len behind Sierra Sands carrying 60.5kg at $67. Returned from break ran last of 8 at Doncaster on June 5 over 2000m, 44 len behind Harmonics with 58kg at $201. Happy to watch again.
Last Starts 56 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 | 05/06/2026 | 230 | NOV 3 | $18,150.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good Firm | Cam Hardie | 58kg | 2:07.51 | 3-8-8 | 2 |
| 44.0L | $201.00 |
| 10/10 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good | David Nolan | 60.5kg | 1:29.68 | 9-8-10 | 1 |
| 16.3L | $67.00 |
Jockey: D Tudhope
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Second-up. First start 5th of 8 at Haydock Park on April 25 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Symbol Of Majesty carrying 58kg at $19. Returned from break ran last in a small field at Chester on July 10 over 2100m, 2.25 len behind Crownright carrying 58kg at $4. Fitter and worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 10/07/2026 | 76 | MDN F 3U | $24,300.00 | Chester | 2112m | Good | Harry Davies | 58kg | 2:08.17 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/04/2026 | - | NOV F 3 | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good Firm | Paul Mulrennan | 58kg | 1:48.13 | - | 7 |
| 4.5L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Ben Robinson
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Having third race start. At very long odds at debut, 2nd of 11 at Southwell All Weather on May 21 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Dream Camp carrying 58kg at $151. Last start 2nd in a small field at Beverley on June 23 over 1700m, 0.5 len behind Tamzan carrying 56.5kg at $4.30. Tough to beat.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 23/06/2026 | 33 | MDN 35 | $14,520.00 | Beverley | 1709m | Good | Ben Robinson | 56.5kg | 1:46.19 | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/11 | 21/05/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 58kg | 1:39.96 | - | 10 |
| 3.3L | $151.00 |