UK Horse Racing Tips: Thirsk

Commanche Falls made a winning debut over course and distance last month and he has to be respected, although he does have to carry a penalty. With that in mind, preference is for HARRY LOVE, who hit the crossbar on his first start and that also came over this track and trip. Kayewhykelly is another with valid form claims, while Naseeb looks the pick of the newcomers.
Prediction : 1st Harry Love 2nd Commanche Falls 3rd Kayewhykelly

MAGICAL MAX accounted for a decent field when making a winning debut at York last month and that form suggests that he should be very hard to beat today, despite having to carry a penalty. Spring Bloom has filled second place in both previous starts and he is an obvious threat. Any market support for Azure World, Captain Moorhouse or Sweet Joanna would have to be noted.
Prediction : 1st Magical Max 2nd Spring Bloom 3rd Sweet Joanna

SMASHING LASS was not disgraced in a handicap at Beverley last time out and that form gives her a decent shout. Arriba De Toda is another whose most recent form suggests that he could go well in a race of this nature. The shortlist for this wide-open contest is completed by Biscuit Queen, Lexikon, Silk Mill Blue and Spiritual Boy.
Prediction : 1st Smashing Lass 2nd Arriba De Toda 3rd Silk Mill Blue

BEDTIME BELLA remains unexposed and she arguably put in a career-best when finishing second over this course and distance last month. A 3lb rise in the ratings for that effort is fair and the progressive three-year-old could take plenty of beating. Ascot Dreamer failed to fire at Doncaster last week but she is a player based on her previous form, while Viking Way and Indian Pursuit also merit consideration.
Prediction : 1st Bedtime Bella 2nd Ascot Dreamer 3rd Viking Way

Eva Maria boasts an exciting pedigree, being a half-sister to Group 1-placed James Garfield, and warrants plenty of respect ahead of her racecourse bow. Preference, though, is for ROYAL WELCOME, who can bounce back from a below-par performance on the all-weather at Wolverhampton last month. Her effort prior to that, when second at Redcar, looks the strongest form on offer and the daughter of Kingman remains with potential. Amber Star and Ghaziyah are both capable of stepping forward from their debut efforts.
Prediction : 1st Royal Welcome 2nd Eva Maria 3rd Amber Star

WENTWORTH FALLS has been running consistently well in strong handicaps over the past couple of months, including when fifth at York on Saturday, and the drop in grade could see the seven-year-old get his head back in front. Royal Prospect went up 4lb for a C&D success last month and he is entitled to be competitive once again, while Muscika could return to form after finishing down the field at York in May.
Prediction : 1st Wentworth Falls 2nd Royal Prospect 3rd Muscika

GRAND INQUISITOR won twice before going close at Catterick on Monday and Ian Williams' gelding is capable of giving weight to all of his rivals to continue his fine run of form. Lexington Law was no match for an easy winner at Wolverhampton last month but could benefit from the switch of headgear to a visor, while Izvestia is of interest based on her recent selling victories at Ripon and Leicester.
Prediction : 1st Grand Inquisitor 2nd Lexington Law 3rd Izvestia

ATLETICO has finished in the frame on his last four outings and the return to turf could see David Evans' gelding gain a deserved win. Thornaby Nash has won on his last two course appearances, including his most recent start last month, and is likely to be in the mix once again off a 3lb higher mark, while Mudawwan, Our Charlie Brown and I Know How add further spice to the contest.
Prediction : 1st Atletico 2nd Thornaby Nash 3rd Mudawwan