UK Horse Racing Tips: Thirsk

SOLDIERPOY made a debut full of promise when finishing second at Windsor 13 days ago and normal improvement makes him a big player in this heat. Belardie represents powerful Newmarket handler Roger Varian and she can also be expected to take a step forward for what was an encouraging first start at Yarmouth, while Lost My Sock completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Soldierpoy 2nd Belardie 3rd Lost My Sock

SAMBUCCA SPIRIT won well at Redcar recently and connections have found their gelding another very winnable opening. A 5lb penalty might not be enough to halt him and he can go in again, this time at the chief expense of Montalvan, who is also turned out quickly after finishing third at Ripon nine days ago. Hello Girl is another who cannot go unconsidered.
Prediction : 1st Sambucca Spirit 2nd Montalvan 3rd Hello Girl

BARBARELLA took her form to a new level when finishing second behind an unexposed stable companion at Newcastle earlier in the month, and there could be more to come. Rebel Soldier Boy won't be done improving yet and is another to take seriously in this sprint handicap, while Hostelry was getting the hang of things with each run last year and must also be considered.
Prediction : 1st Barbarella 2nd Rebel Soldier Boy 3rd Hostelry

MAGICAL MOMENT won with a bit up her sleeve first time up as a three-year-old at Pontefract, and this looks another good opening for her. Spring Bloom ran well for third behind a progressive horse at Newbury last time and must enter calculations, while Twist Of Hay makes some each-way appeal and Dream Together is a player now 7lb better off with the selection having finished third in that Pontefract heat.
Prediction : 1st Magical Moment 2nd Spring Bloom 3rd Twist Of Hay

I KNOW HOW brings winning C&D form to the table and finished a good fourth in a better race at Newmarket over this distance 15 days ago. A press of the repeat button may well suffice, but Jungle Inthebungle won't go down without a fight after his second at Wolverhampton. Mr Wagyu shoulders a 5lb penalty for winning at Ayr and must also be considered as the quick turnaround suggests he's come out of that in good nick.
Prediction : 1st I Know How 2nd Jungle Inthebungle 3rd Mr Wagyu

This won't take much winning, and only a tentative vote is for LORETTA because her two efforts over this trip at Newcastle have been encouraging and first-time blinkers may really sharpen her up. Lucky Lodge is an admirable veteran who would be no surprise winner in a race like this, while we've probably not seen the best of Alameery yet and he can also get competitive.
Prediction : 1st Loretta 2nd Lucky Lodge 3rd Alameery

CURRENCY EXCHANGE ran well enough for fourth on debut at Haydock three weeks ago, behind a horse deemed good enough for the Coventry at Royal Ascot. Entitled to have improved for that effort and now in a lesser race, he can get off the mark. Desert History is also expected to improve on his Haydock debut for a powerful yard and a big performance from Mister Allegro would come as no surprise either.
Prediction : 1st Currency Exchange 2nd Desert History 3rd Mister Allegro

PROUD ARCHI might not need to improve much on his latest second over C&D to land the spoils and gets a confident vote. He gets in here off the same mark and should be able to do the business. Magical Effect (fourth) and Upstaging (fifth) are closely matched on a recent Redcar clash and both are respected, likewise Twin Appeal who performed better than the bare result at Beverley.
Prediction : 1st Proud Archi 2nd Magical Effect 3rd Twin Appeal

KIND REVIEW has stepped up this year, building on his comeback third at Newcastle in January to win back-to-back races on all-weather and turf. The son of Kodiac is difficult to get away from while he's clearly on the up, and might prove too hot to handle for Kodiac Harbour, who is lightly raced and 2-4 over this trip. Defence Treaty is another to keep a close eye on.
Prediction : 1st Kind Review 2nd Kodiac Harbour 3rd Defence Treaty

SMART LASS unseated her rider at the first hurdle when last sighted at Musselburgh in February, but before that spell over the jumps she'd won her last two in this sphere. Both were impressive successes and a mark of 60 might still underestimate her. Liva ran well for third at Wolverhampton and won't be far away at all here if reproducing that level of form, while Thawry is also of some interest.
Prediction : 1st Smart Lass 2nd Liva 3rd Thawry