15:20 Thirsk

Friday 1 September 2023

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TWC Draincare Ltd Handicap

Off time: 15:22 | Winning time: 1m 12.52s

(7)

First Folio^p²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-12| J: H Crouch| T: J Ferguson| OR: 94| D

10/1

Better than ever when winning handicap at Yarmouth (6f) last September but form has gone the wrong way this season, failing to revive for an ease in grade at Newmarket 20 days ago. Has dropped further in the weights but others more persuasive at present.

Form: 55-4008

(8)

Ready Freddie Go^p²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: Cam Hardie| T: Ollie Pears| OR: 92| C

33/1

Four-time course winner who produced a career best when making all at Catterick (5f) in June. Run of good form halted when down the field at Musselburgh last time but could fare better returned to this venue, though this is a rare outing at 6f.

Form: 3-93138

(1)

Ingra Tor¹⁴⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: W Buick| T: J Channon| OR: 89| D

5/1

Won twice last year and stepped up on his reappearance run when second at Kempton (6f) in April, keeping on well up against an unexposed rival. Off since (non-runner twice due to soft ground this summer) but he merits consideration back down in grade.

Form: 0233-42

(2)

Tinto^p²⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 9-7| J: Connor Beasley| T: M Dods| OR: 89| CD

11/2

Successful at this C&D last year and, in first-time cheekpieces, got back to winning ways with a comfortable success at Redcar (6f) 20 days ago. Remains well treated on old form so he's respected despite having a low draw to overcome.

Form: 054371

(12)

Pendleton³⁴⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-5| J: B A Curtis| T: Miss J A Camacho| OR: 87| D

11/1

Not the easiest to catch right last year, placing twice (including at this C&D in June) but failing to beat a rival on his final 2 starts of the campaign. Has a bit to prove after 11 months off as he makes his first run for yard since leaving Michael Dods.

Form: 030200-

(6)

Brazen Bolt¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-4| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 86| D

5/1

Successful at Newcastle (6f) in January and, after 4 months off, ran at least as well when only narrowly denied at Doncaster in July. Not quite in the same form on his last 2 starts, but he should be suited by a return to firmer ground.

Form: 165255

(5)

Bay Breeze¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Sean Kirrane| T: T D Easterby| OR: 85| CD

20/1

Made it 2 wins from 3 starts when scoring at this C&D in May and, following a couple of lesser efforts, bounced back to his best when making all at Ripon in August. However, finished well held back at Ripon 13 days ago, so needs to leave that behind.

Form: 354010

(9)

Gulliver^p,t¹³

Age: 9| Weight: 9-2| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 84| D

9/1

Smart performer at best who seemed on the way back when fourth at Ripon (6f) in June. Looked rusty after 9 weeks off at the same C&D 13 days ago, but his mark has fallen further as a result so he's not discounted despite a lengthy losing run.

Form: 00-0460

(10)

Fast And Loose^p²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: T Eaves| T: K A Ryan| OR: 81| D

11/2

With cheekpieces replacing blinkers, again ran creditably after 11 weeks off when 1½ lengths third of 11 to Tinto in handicap at Redcar (6f) 20 days ago. Hasn't had much racing this season and can build on his latest effort to get back to winning ways.

Form: 022-363

(11)

Rock Opera⁴¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Billy Garritty| T: R A Fahey| OR: 82

8/1

Off the mark at the second attempt in a Hamilton maiden (5f) last May and, upped to 6f, ran well when runner-up on his remaining 2 starts of the year. Has a long absence to overcome (has been gelded), but he could still have more to offer.

Form: 4122-

(4)

Khabib^p²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-10| J: William Pyle⁽⁵⁾| T: R Craggs| OR: 78

14/1

After a below-par effort at York in July, got back on track when sixth of 16 in handicap at this course (5f) 3 weeks ago. Can give his running again, but more needed to gain a first win of the year as he goes back up in grade.

Form: 853596

(3)

Runninwild¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 8-7| J: L Morris| T: Mrs A Duffield| OR: 73| CD

33/1

Winner here a year ago but not in the same form in 4 starts so far this season, hanging left throughout when fourth of 8 back at this course (5f) a fortnight ago. Others preferred.

Form: 28-7694

Forecasts

Brazen Bolt (5/1), Ingra Tor (5/1), Tinto (11/2), Fast And Loose (11/2), Rock Opera (8/1), Gulliver (9/1), First Folio (10/1), Pendleton (11/1), Khabib (14/1), Bay Breeze (20/1), Ready Freddie Go (33/1), Runninwild (33/1)

FAST AND LOOSE ran well after an 11-week break when third at Redcar 20 days ago and, having only had the 3 starts so far this season, he can take a step forward to record a first win of the year. With the benefit of his recent run, the 4-y-o can reverse the placings with Tinto from when the pair met last time, while Ingra Tor also enters calculations back down in grade.