UK Horse Racing Tips: Thirsk

BOARDROOM made a very pleasing start to her career when second over 5f at Beverley and this looks like a good opportunity for the filly to go one better. Pilgrim is feared most after being just touched off on his racecourse debut over 5f at Ayr and a repeat of that effort would see him go close, while the consistent Willolarupi and Jungle Jim should also be thereabouts.
Prediction : 1st Boardroom 2nd Pilgrim 3rd Willolarupi

DARK DESIRE was a comfortable winner over 7f at Haydock last month and Karl Burke's filly shaped as if this extra yardage wouldn't be an issue. The biggest danger to the selection may prove to be Lord Bertie, who has been off the track for 368 days but he was a winner on his most recent outing at Ffos Las, while Initio could also have a say.
Prediction : 1st Dark Desire 2nd Lord Bertie 3rd Initio

WOVEN returned to form with a good third over 7f at Doncaster last time and he can get his head back in front here. Michael Dods' seven-year-old was beaten just half a length on that occasion and a 1lb rise in the ratings may not halt his progression. Maywake was fourth on that occasion and he will have to take a step forward to reverse the form, while Razeyna could also go well.
Prediction : 1st Woven 2nd Maywake 3rd Razeyna

WHAT'S THE STORY ran with plenty of credit when runner-up to Blue For You at York on his debut for Richard Fahey and the nine-year-old, who has largely been in consistent form in recent months, is taken to strike again off the same mark. Pisanello, who beat the selection earlier in the season at Hamilton, arrives having won again at the same venue last time and is respected off 3lb higher, while the unexposed Tawafag may benefit from stepping back up to a mile.
Prediction : 1st Whats The Story 2nd Pisanello 3rd Tawafag

ASTAPOR arrives in excellent form having won two of his last three starts, with his latest effort coming at Pontefract on Sunday, and it would be no surprise to see him back up again under a 5lb penalty. Ecclesiastical has been very consistent of late and is respected following his second at York last week, with Speedacus, who finished seventh in that contest, another that is capable of a decent showing.
Prediction : 1st Astapor 2nd Ecclesiastical 3rd Speedacus

EDGE OF DARKNESS got off the mark in a novice event over C&D in May when appearing to benefit from more positive tactics and the son of Australia appears to have been found a suitable opportunity on his return to handicap company. Bollin Margaret is turned out under a 5lb penalty after her success at Pontefract on Sunday and is likely to pose a solid threat. Others to note include Benadalid and Cosmic Soul.
Prediction : 1st Edge Of Darkness 2nd Bollin Margaret 3rd Benadalid