Thirsk Race 2 - Work Matters Novice Stakes (Gbb Race)
WOOTZ (1) aims to make it two starts for two wins scoring impressively by 6.5L contesting a 1600m maiden at Ffos Las. Has ability and can win again. Based on breeding WALK IN PROVENCE (9) is the most interesting of the debutants. Is by Frankel out of Listed Star Stakes winner and G1 Natalma Stakes runner-up Walk In Marrakesh. Worth serious consideration if there is market support,. WHO'S THE GOAT (4) placed a respectable third on first career appearance in a 2400m maiden at Pontefract a couple of months ago. Expected to progress and could challenge. RUA MOR (3) finished fifth in a Wolverhampton maiden last time. Improvement anticipated.
Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 62kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, won favourite; won by 6 len at Ffos Las on August 4 over 1600m defeating Mountain Of Light with 60.5kg at $1.90. Likely improver who looks hard to beat again.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 04/08/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Ffos Las | 1609m | Good | Ray Dawson | 60.5kg | 1:44.15 | - | 8 |
| 6.5L | $1.91 |
Jockey: Mikey Sheehy
Weight: 61.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. At very long odds at debut, ran last of 13 at Southwell All Weather on July 23 over 1400m, 36 len behind Gran Ventura carrying 63.5kg at $101. Second-up ran last in a small field at this track on August 1 over 1600m, 21 len behind Brighton Beach with 62kg at $101. Making up the numbers.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 01/08/2026 | 9 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 1609m | Good | Jack Garritty | 62kg | 1:41.02 | 3-5-5 | 3 |
| 21.8L | $101.00 |
| 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: Cam Hardie
Weight: 61.5kgs
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Resumes. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Wolverhampton June 1 over 1700m, 8 len behind Ramli with 64.5kg at $151. First up last campaign second last in a small field at Wolverhampton May 18 over 1700m, 9 len behind Mountain Cat carrying 62.5kg at $101. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 88 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 01/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 64.5kg | 1:51.48 | - | 4 |
| 8.5L | $151.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/05/2026 | 112 | NOV 35 | $14,520.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Lewis Edmunds | 62.5kg | 1:48.83 | - | 2 |
| 9.8L | $101.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/01/2026 | 30 | HDLE HCP 4 | $27,430.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | Ricky Doyle | 69.5kg | 4:21.80 | - | 0 |
| 16.3L | $13.00 |
| 13/19 | 27/12/2025 | 35 | MHDLE 3 | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Conor Brassil | 67.5kg | 3:57.00 | - | 0 |
| 27.3L | $151.00 |
| 5/13 | 22/11/2025 | 41 | MHDLE 3 | $22,700.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | SH | Ricky Doyle | 70kg | 4:22.60 | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/10/2025 | 26 | MHDLE 3 | $23,020.00 | Cork | 3118m | Good | Ricky Doyle | 70kg | 3:51.90 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $201.00 |
| 12/14 | 16/09/2025 | - | SELL MDN 3U | $31,070.00 | Punchestown | 1911m | GY | Leigh Roche | 61kg | 2:00.00 | - | 14 |
| 23.5L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Aiden Brookes
Weight: 61.5kgs
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Was at a huge quote at debut, 3rd in a small field at Pontefract on June 29 over 2400m, 7 len behind Alfred Wincham carrying 64.5kg at $67. Should come on following that outing and another big run looks on the cards.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 29/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $21,780.00 | Pontefract | 2414m | Good | Aiden Brookes | 64.5kg | 2:38.45 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Joanna Mason
Weight: 59kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Gleneagles out of Balcony having his first start. Profiles nicely and is worth keeping safe.
Jockey: Lauren Young
Weight: 59kgs
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At debut, settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at Hamilton Park on August 11 over 1700m, 12 len behind Matter Of Britain with 60.5kg at $19. Others look better prospects.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 11/08/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $20,870.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1709m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 60.5kg | 1:45.63 | 8-5-5 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $19.00 |
Jockey: A Elliott
Weight: 59kgs
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Raced twice to date. At very big odds at debut, ran second last of 11 at Newcastle All Weather on June 26 over 1400m, 12 len behind Viper with 59kg at $67. Last start ran second last of 10 at Southwell All Weather on August 16 over 1600m, 15 len behind Palladas with 59kg at $151. Others rate better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 16/08/2026 | 51 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Andrew Elliott | 59kg | 1:41.53 | 8-9-9 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $151.00 |
| 10/11 | 26/06/2026 | - | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | NS | Andrew Elliott | 59kg | 1:26.21 | - | 10 |
| 12.0L | $67.00 |
Jockey: C J Whiteley
Weight: 59kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 6th of 13 at Southwell All Weather on July 23 over 1400m, 12 len behind Gran Ventura with 60.5kg at $7.50. Last start 4th of 8 at Hamilton Park on August 11 over 1700m, 11 len behind Matter Of Britain carrying 58kg at $9.50. More improvement needed to be competitive.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 11/08/2026 | 19 | MDN 3U | $20,870.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1709m | Good | Jake Dickson | 58kg | 1:45.63 | 4-6-4 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $9.50 |
| 6/13 | 23/07/2026 | - | APP MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 60.5kg | 1:29.72 | - | 6 |
| 12.3L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly (Frankel - Walk In Marrakesh) making her debut. Ready to run well.