17:20 Thirsk

Friday 5 June 2026

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Next Meeting Tuesday 16th June Featuring Royal Ascot Handicap

Off time: 17:21 | Winning time: 1m 11.84s

(4)

Napolian²⁵³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: O J Orr| T: D O'Meara| OR: 72

12/1

Showed plenty of ability in 4 starts as a juvenile, albeit failing to see his race out tackling softer ground than previously when fourth at Pontefract (6f) in September. Just the type his yard do well with having been gelded ahead of return/handicap debut but has looked worth a try at 5f.

Form: 2334-

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(10)

Showtown^p¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: K Stott| T: K A Ryan| OR: 72

5/1

Maiden who wasted no time getting back to form having returned to this trip when fourth at Haydock (soft) 2 weeks ago, albeit not posing much of a win threat. Best effort to date came under an attacking ride, so positive tactics from high draw may well suit ideally.

Form: 223-204

(7)

Von Trotter²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Joanna Mason| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 72

11/1

Runner-up on all 3 starts in all-weather novice/maidens but appeared to find things too competitive making handicap debut in a big field York contest (5f) 3 weeks ago. Distinctly possible he can get back on the up returned to calmer waters back at 6f.

Form: 22-20

(3)

Daizen¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Kaiya Fraser| T: R Menzies| OR: 70| D

6/1

Ended his juvenile season in good style with success in a 6f Ayr maiden and most encouraging effort of this season came when fifth at Haydock (6f, soft) 2 weeks ago, possibly just sent for home too soon. Not discounted from career-low mark.

Form: 221-505

(11)

Logi Bear²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: D C Costello| T: J Butler| OR: 70| D

16/1

Lost his way following a promising start as a 2-y-o and has yet to fire in 2 starts this spring for present stable. Others make greater appeal.

Form: 5000-66

(8)

Empress Olivia²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Rhys Elliott⁽⁵⁾| T: M Walford| OR: 70| D

3/1

Has returned an improved model in 2026, confirming reappearance promise as she landed 13-runner handicap at Ripon (6f) in April. Caught out by draw/track position at Ascot since and no surprise to see her quickly back to form.

Form: 546-210

(13)

Brave Traveller¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: P Mulrennan| T: B Smart| OR: 69| D

9/1

Took a step forward when rallying late to win 6f nursery at Newcastle in December and posted easily best effort since when runner-up over 5f there 17 days ago. 5 lb higher now and needs to prove himself as effective on turf but definite claims if doing so.

Form: 621-592

(1)

Hvar¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: J P Sullivan| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 69| D

50/1

Progressive form for Ralph Beckett last autumn, culminating with 6f Wolverhampton novice success in October. However, well held all 3 starts in turf handicaps for new yard so far this season.

Form: 541-007

(9)

Bye Law¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: D Fentiman| T: T D Easterby| OR: 68| D

9/2

Bagged a pair of 6f novices at Ayr and Redcar last summer. Has failed to kick on since, finishing no better than midfield all 3 starts at up to 7f in recent months.

Form: 975-660

(2)

Real Jack²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Connor Beasley| T: M Dods| OR: 67

9/1

Much improved when second in a Newcastle novice (5f) on final start 2-y-o start in November. Similar form when sixth on return/handicap debut at Southwell in April and step up to 7f may not have suited ideally since.

Form: 572-65

(6)

Uncertainty⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: A Elliott| T: S Whitaker| OR: 67

50/1

Fair maiden (trained by Richard Hannon first 6 starts) but yet to scale same heights in 3 starts for present yard, making little impact at Ripon (6f) 8 days ago. Others rate much stronger.

Form: 0424-87

(5)

Perineighs²¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: D Swift| T: S Spencer| OR: 67

25/1

Ended her 2-y-o campaign with a good third of 9 in nursery at Nottingham (5f, soft, 28/1) in October. Off 6 months and will need an improved effort to get off the mark on her return. Stable took this 12 months ago.

Form: 49443-

(12)

Different Opinions^v1²⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Shane Gray| T: K R Burke| OR: 65

20/1

Fair form when second on 7f Chelmsford debut in March but not kicked on in trio of subsequent starts in novice events. Now tried in a visor for handicap debut and too soon to be writing him off given stable he represents and market confidence would look significant.

Form: 2458

Forecasts

Empress Olivia (3/1), Bye Law (9/2), Showtown (5/1), Daizen (6/1), Real Jack (9/1), Brave Traveller (9/1), Von Trotter (11/1), Napolian (12/1), Logi Bear (16/1), Different Opinions (20/1), Perineighs (25/1), Uncertainty (50/1), Hvar (50/1)

BRAVE TRAVELLER needs to prove himself as effective on turf as on all-weather, but he arrives having pulled nicely clear of the remainder having found only another improver too strong at Newcastle 17 days ago and is selected to prove the point from his high draw. Showtown looks a likely danger, with returning Napolian, Von Trotter and Empress Olivia others worth a look.