15:37 Thirsk

Saturday 16 May 2026

All13:5214:2315:0015:3716:1216:4717:2517:57

Sky Bet For The Fans Handicap

Off time: 15:38 | Winning time: 58.12s

(13)

Muker²⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 9-11| J: Alex Jary⁽³⁾| T: N Tinkler| OR: 82| CD

20/1

Winner on his third start back for the last 3 seasons, successful over this C&D in 2025. Also scored at Doncaster last summer and looked rusty after 7 months off when eighth of 10 at Nottingham 20 days ago. Has dropped below last winning mark.

Form: 10539-8

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(10)

Counsel^t²⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-10| J: Harry Davies| T: M Appleby| OR: 81| D

33/1

Returned to form with a narrow victory at Wolverhampton in March. However, failed by long way to repeat that effort when last of 6 at the same course last time and has yet to win on turf.

Form: 814-716

(18)

Castan^p²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-8| J: P Mulrennan| T: B Smart| OR: 79| CD

12/1

Bounced back to best when winning at Southwell in April, well on top inside the final furlong. Ran creditably in a higher grade when fourth of 8 at Ripon 3 weeks ago, form boosted since, so he's not taken lightly having won a division of this race last year.

Form: 3-22814

(12)

Right And Exact³⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: D Tudhope| T: D Carroll| OR: 78| D

6/1

Scored at Catterick on debut last summer and improved form when runner-up in novice events at Ripon and Southwell. Some encouragement when mid-field at Musselburgh on handicap/seasonal debut last month, poorly drawn and shaping as if needing the run.

Form: 122-8

(9)

Pixie Diva¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: George Scott| OR: 77| BF| D

4/1

Dropped back to 5f, doubled her tally when finding plenty to lead close home at Newcastle in March. Has continued in good heart both starts since, not ideally placed when eighth of 17 at Ascot 15 days ago.

Form: 27-6128

(5)

Al Hussar^b¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Oliver Stammers| T: Grant Tuer| OR: 77| BF| D

8/1

Proved determined when getting back on the scoresheet at Chester in September and has returned in good heart, again making the frame when third at Musselburgh 17 days ago. Major player with blinkers back on (won with them on last season).

Form: 203-343

(15)

Tiriac^p³¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: D Nolan| T: P T Midgley| OR: 77| D

22/1

Successful at Newcastle on 2 of final 3 starts in 2025. Failed to come on for this season's reappearance, though, when seventh of 10 at Beverley last month. Remains 5 lb above last winning mark.

Form: 4131-97

(3)

Emerald Harmony¹²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: Barry McHugh| T: P T Midgley| OR: 77| D

14/1

Narrowly denied on seasonal/stable debut at Newcastle in March and soon back on track after a lesser effort when third of 7 at Beverley 12 days ago. Eased slightly in grade so she could be in the mix.

Form: 323-273

(17)

Curious Rover¹⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Jason Hart| T: K Scott| OR: 76| D

17/2

Winner at Musselburgh last summer but struggled for form the remainder of the campaign. With recent run behind him, took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 8 at Musselburgh 17 days ago. Now on a career-low mark.

Form: 0098-74

(16)

Call To Action^b¹⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Joanna Mason| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 76| D

9/1

Low-mileage 5-y-o who has responded well to the fitting of blinkers, capitalising on his falling mark at Ripon last summer. Ran well after 10 months off when second at Pontefract 17 days ago and he could take a step forward from that outing.

Form: 8/0041-2

(14)

Changeofmind²⁰⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-4| J: Zak Wheatley⁽³⁾| T: D Carroll| OR: 75| D

16/1

Successful on first 2 career starts but without a win since. Fared better than previously in 2025 when third at Beverley in September but not in the same form following 2 starts, again slowly away when fifth of 12 at Pontefract final outing. May just be better for this run.

Form: 679395-

(4)

Equity Law^p¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 75| CD

5/1

Dual winner last season, over this C&D in August on the first occasion, and has run well when placed on his last 2 starts, third of 10 back here 2 weeks ago. Respected as he drops back down in grade.

Form: 188-633

(11)

Brazilian Belle³⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Connor Beasley| T: M Dods| OR: 73| BF| CD

14/1

Scored here last summer and in good form on all-weather to start this year, recording back-to-back wins at Southwell and Wolverhampton. However, below form when 3½ lengths sixth of 8 to Castan at Southwell last time.

Form: 47-3116

(2)

Tees Aggregates¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: Jack Nicholls⁽⁵⁾| T: Adrian Nicholls| OR: 71| D

28/1

Not the most consistent but won a pair of handicaps in 2025, with latest success at Beverley in August. Not discredited when fourth of 6 at Bath 12 days ago, slowly away and then racing too freely. Task is now to build on latest effort.

Form: 017-594

(1)

South Parade²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: Warren Fentiman⁽³⁾| T: R A Fahey| OR: 71| CD

33/1

Opened account for 2025 with success over this C&D in August. Ended the year on a low-key note, though, and has finished down the field both outings in the current campaign.

Form: 3079-00

(6)

Glory Fighter⁸

Age: 10| Weight: 9-0| J: Mark Winn| T: P T Midgley| OR: 71| CD

28/1

Responded well when getting off the mark for the year at Nottingham in April. Not ideally placed when fifth of 8 at Ripon 8 days ago, so no surprise to see him bounce back.

Form: 3-98315

(7)

Albegone^p⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 8-7| J: D Fentiman| T: T D Easterby| OR: 64| D

33/1

Runner-up twice this year, the latest behind Glory Fighter at Nottingham in April. However, has run poorly both subsequent outings, eighth of 9 back at Nottingham a week ago. Has at least eased in the weights as a result.

Form: 204208

Non-Runners

(8)

Law Of Average¹⁷

Weight: 9-5| Age: 5

T: C Banham J: Joey Haynes

Forecasts

Pixie Diva (4/1), Equity Law (5/1), Right And Exact (6/1), Al Hussar (8/1), Law Of Average (8/1), Curious Rover (17/2), Call To Action (9/1), Castan (12/1), Emerald Harmony (14/1), Brazilian Belle (14/1), Changeofmind (16/1), Muker (20/1), Tiriac (22/1), Tees Aggregates (28/1), Glory Fighter (28/1), Counsel (33/1), South Parade (33/1), Albegone (33/1)

AL HUSSAR again ran creditably when third at Musselburgh on his latest outing and, with the blinkers now on for the first time this season, he is taken to return to winning ways. Castan has also been in good form this year and is respected back at this venue, with Equity Law and Emerald Harmony others to bear in mind.