UK Horse Racing Tips: Thirsk

CROCUS TIME represents a yard that do typically well with their juveniles and the daughter of Acclamation boasts strong credentials on her first career outing. Mantra is better judged on her debut effort when fourth at Yarmouth last month and she is capable of bouncing back. Others for the shortlist include Lunar Shine, a half-sister to Group 1 winner Anmaat, and Nariko.
Prediction : 1st Crocus Time 2nd Mantra 3rd Lunar Shine

Lady Mojito clearly benefited from her debut here when running out a comfortable winner at Redcar in October. She commands plenty of respect, especially giving weight to all of her rivals, but the vote goes to CLOUD COVER. Beaten a neck on her debut at Wolverhampton, the daughter of Night Of Thunder wouldn't need to improve from that display to go one better. Time's Eye, who sports cheekpieces for the first time, and newcomer Unequal Love appeal most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Cloud Cover 2nd Lady Mojito 3rd Times Eye

BLAZING SON has been in tremendous form in recent months, winning four of his last five starts, and the five-year-old is unlikely to have any issue switching back to turf following his most recent victory at Southwell. William Dewhirst remains capable of better having broke the maiden tag over C&D on his penultimate effort. Magical Merlin isn't discounted under a 6lb penalty for his Lingfield success last Monday, with Ascot scorer Prospering and Monsieur Kodi others to note.
Prediction : 1st Blazing Son 2nd William Dewhirst 3rd Magical Merlin

Ascot Adventure proved he might be ready to exploit a drop in the handicap when finishing a creditable third at Beverley 10 days ago. He merits respect on the back of that effort, though preference is for CLIFFCAKE. A comfortable winner in this 12 months ago from a 1lb higher mark, Roy Bowring's charge returned to winning ways last month and he's fancied to mount a successful defence of his crown. Devilwala is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Cliffcake 2nd Ascot Adventure 3rd Devilwala

ENDLESS POWER shaped with promise when beaten three-lengths into fifth on his racecourse debut. His dam, a half-sister to Oaks winner Qualify, would suggest he will appreciate this greater test of stamina, and James Tate's colt is expected to step forward today. Create beat a subsequent winner when successful at the first time of asking 130 days ago, and she merits respect on this turf debut, with improvement on the cards. Soowaih can follow them home.
Prediction : 1st Endless Power 2nd Create 3rd Soowaih

MERESIDE ANGEL has been a consistent customer this term, finishing in the first three home on all four of his appearances. The four-year-old recorded a career-best effort when landing the spoils at Ayr last time out and he can continue his ascendancy under a penalty. The handicapper has loosened his grip on Count D'Orsay and he warrants plenty of consideration now eased in grade. Blazing Hot is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Mereside Angel 2nd Count DOrsay 3rd Blazing Hot

LEXINGTON KNIGHT ran on well to land the spoils at Doncaster last time out and the consistent five-year-old gets the nod off 2lb higher. The Richard Hannon-trained gelding benefitted from his front-running tactics and he can go close with P J McDonald in the saddle. Ready To Shine won with something in hand over C&D last time out and rates the most immediate danger off 5lb higher. Genesius is capable on his day and dangerous to dismiss.
Prediction : 1st Lexington Knight 2nd Ready To Shine 3rd Genesius