UK Horse Racing Tips: Thirsk

Richard Fahey struck early with his juveniles when taking the Brocklesby at Doncaster and he looks to have another potential debutant winner in KIDDA. A 43,000gns purchase at Tattersalls Book 2, his half-sister, Ertiyad, proved to be a sharp early type and, being a son of Gutaifan, he is expected to be in a similar mould. Xcelente makes plenty of appeal representing leading connections, while War of Clans can take a step forward from his Musselburgh third.
Prediction : 1st Kidda 2nd Xcelente 3rd War of Clans

JM JACKSON cost 58,000 euros as a yearling and Mark Johnston's filly makes a fair amount of appeal on her racecourse debut. The booking of P J McDonald looks a positive to her chances and she comes from a family that contains Pattern class performers. Ventura Rebel, Dazzling Des and She's Easyontheeye are all speedily-bred newcomers representing leading stables who are more than capable of readying one first time out.
Prediction : 1st Jm Jackson 2nd Ventura Rebel 3rd Dazzling Des

GULLANE ONE progressed nicely up the handicap ranks last summer winning two of his last three contests and, despite having not been out for 268 days, has the scope for further improvement in this sphere. Paul Midgley has a fine record with revitalising horses and Prestbury Park could be another example having had a wind operation since his latest outing, while others to consider include Molls Memory and Kenny The Captain.
Prediction : 1st Gullane One 2nd Prestbury Park 3rd Molls Memory

KING'S ADVICE has improved considerably since joining Mark Johnston and made it three in a row at Wolverhampton when proving his stamina over 1m6f. The drop back in distance and the return to turf is unlikely to pose any issues having won on this surface in Germany. Celestial Force went the wrong way after winning his first two last year but could be a force to be reckoned with off a break, while Starcaster is of interest on yard debut for Jedd O'Keeffe.
Prediction : 1st Kings Advice 2nd Celestial Force 3rd Starcaster

Leodis Dream arrives on a hat-trick after registering front-running victories at Catterick and Wolverhampton last year. Any money for him on his seasonal debut would thus be worth noting, though he faces potential competition for the lead from Wolverhampton winner Yolo Again. If a disputed gallop materialises then this could be set up nicely to suit the returning TRIGGERED, who signed off last term with a solid third at York.
Prediction : 1st Triggered 2nd Leodis Dream 3rd Yolo Again

MUNTADAB made pleasing progress last term and took his form to all-new heights when placing in Listed company at HQ in November. Roger Fell's consistent seven-year-old stays this trip well and has gone well fresh in the past. He could be a tactical danger to all in this small field. So Beloved is considered a live danger on these terms, in receipt of 4lb from the selection, while any money for Vanbrugh, debuting for Charlie Hills, would be notable.
Prediction : 1st Muntadab 2nd So Beloved 3rd Vanbrugh

Godolphin representative Great Example fetched 170,000gns as a foal and is worth monitoring in the betting ahead of his racecourse debut, though with the benefit of a solid run already in the book, SENZA LIMITI shades the vote. William Haggas' colt kept on well when making a winning debut over 7f at Salisbury last term and is bred to improve for this extra furlong. Penalised Kempton winner Lehoogg is also considered closely.
Prediction : 1st Senza Limiti 2nd Great Example 3rd Lehoogg

BOUDICA BAY has been absent since striking over 5f at Catterick in September but she's well drawn on the stands' rail if her rider opts to attack and any money for her would be worth heeding. Milton Road appears to be coming to the boil after two recent outings on the all-weather and has dropped to an attractive mark, while the return to 6f could suit Roaring Rory, who was fourth over 7f at Newcastle latest.
Prediction : 1st Boudica Bay 2nd Milton Road 3rd Roaring Rory