UK Horse Racing Tips: Thirsk

OH SO CHARMING, who was a respectable third when introduced over C&D last August, is hard to oppose given how comfortably he won subsequently. The son of Charm Spirit obviously learnt plenty from his debut because he blitzed his rivals in a decent looking novice stakes at Redcar. Returning to familiar surroundings is a sound move and a follow-up success is a distinct possibility. Devil's Kingdom rates as the main danger, although Dreaming Spires could figure with a step forward.
Prediction : 1st Oh So Charming 2nd Devils Kingdom 3rd Dreaming Spires

PRINCESS SAVANNAH is a likely candidate for top honours in this company as she starts her season off a competitive mark. She signed off her first campaign with a fourth over 7f at Wolverhampton, but she is a half-sister to three winners over this trip and the application of cheekpieces could sharpen her up for her return. Jack Of Clubs and Honour Your Dreams look the chief dangers to the selection, although We'renotreallyhere is dangerous to underestimate.
Prediction : 1st Princess Savannah 2nd Jack Of Clubs 3rd Honour Your Dreams

William Dewhirst showed promise when just denied at Pontefract but, despite helping to set a decent standard, he was five and a half lengths behind LEAP DAY when they encountered each other at Newcastle in March and Tim Easterby's gelding is the logical one to be with. The son of Gregorian wasn't beaten far when switched to turf at Doncaster recently and another step forward can see him break his maiden. Aclaim To Fame completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Leap Day 2nd William Dewhirst 3rd Aclaim To Fame

The key piece of form to focus on in this contest could be ROBERT JOHNSON holding Turbulent Power by half a length over this trip at Catterick. Phil Kirby's gelding is 2lb worse off, but he looked well on top despite drifting left at the finish and is fancied to confirm his superiority. The New Marwan is now 3lb lower than his last winning mark and is of interest returning from a break.
Prediction : 1st Robert Johnson 2nd Turbulent Power 3rd The New Marwan

INDIAN CREAK struck by three and a half lengths at Windsor last week, for which he has a 5lb penalty. The six-year-old is 2lb well-in, though, and scored off this mark last summer, which shows he could still be feasibly treated. The main danger might be Snash, who is more than capable at this level and should be considered with C&D form to his name from June last year. It Just Takes Time completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Indian Creak 2nd Snash 3rd It Just Takes Time

SPARKS FLY has been a revelation since switched to the turf and the hat-trick looks very much on the cards following a pair of comfortable victories at Windsor. The daughter of Muhaarar should have too much for Yeoman, who got off the mark on his handicap debut at Wolverhampton last month. An eyecatcher on his first run for Michael Dods at Beverley, Hale End cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Sparks Fly 2nd Yeoman 3rd Hale End

The Michael Dods stable is beginning to click into gear and BOLD TERRITORIES must hold every chance after a solid return effort at Redcar last month. The five-year-old remains on a feasible mark and he gets the vote ahead of stablemate Sezaam and Ey Up Its Jazz, who was a taking winner at Leicester last time out. Veteran C&D winner Magical Effect and Josiebond are expected to be thereabouts as well.
Prediction : 1st Bold Territories 2nd Ey Up Its Jazz 3rd Sezaam