UK Horse Racing Tips: Thirsk

A highly encouraging fourth on his debut in the Brocklesby at Doncaster, ATHERSTONE WARRIOR didn't do himself any favours by hanging left but he kept on well and with improvement expected, he can get off the mark at the second time of asking. Arabie is related to several winners, including last year's Nell Gwyn heroine Mamma's Girl, so is an intriguing newcomer for the Karl Burke yard. Jungle Sound is another to note, especially if receiving market support.
Prediction : 1st Atherstone Warrior 2nd Arabie 3rd Jungle Sound

CLANSMAN returned from a break with a highly encouraging second over 1m6f at Chelmsford last month, and dropping further back in distance could help Liam Bailey's charge regain the winning thread. A Gift Of Love had to settle for third at Southwell when last seen, but the daughter of Frankel might be well treated off a mark of 74 on her handicap debut. In contrast, Dark Jedi and Real Terms hold no secrets from the handicapper but are no back numbers.
Prediction : 1st Clansman 2nd A Gift Of Love 3rd Real Terms

The suggestion is BURJ MALINKA, who has dropped to a mark 1lb below his last success and recent efforts suggest that the six-year-old is in good heart. Selby's Pride can give him the most to think about if bouncing back to the form that saw her finish runner-up at Newcastle on her penultimate outing. A three-time winner last season, Rwenearlytheredad completes the shortlist, along with the unexposed Dazy Mazy.
Prediction : 1st Burj Malinka 2nd Selbys Pride 3rd Rwenearlytheredad

MATTELLA posted a respectable third on her handicap bow at Newcastle last month. A 1lb drop in the ratings can only help the five-year-old and if proving as effective on her turf debut, a breakthrough victory could be on the cards. Judged on last year's efforts, seasonal/stable debutant Wreck It Ryley looks capable of winning off his current mark. He isn't taken lightly, while Enderman and Asadjumeirah aren't easily dismissed either.
Prediction : 1st Mattella 2nd Wreck It Ryley 3rd Enderman

ZARGUN relished the return to turf when making all on soft ground at Doncaster and a 6lb rise for Scott Dixon's veteran looks more than workable so he is taken to follow up. The returning Snazzy Jazzy lurks on an attractive mark, but he would make more appeal over further. With that in mind, a bigger threat may emerge in the shape of C&D winner Gemini Star, who should appreciate this ease in trip on her seasonal bow.
Prediction : 1st Zargun 2nd Gemini Star 3rd Snazzy Jazzy

DUBAI HILLS lost little in defeat when runner-up in a Lingfield maiden recently and the switch to turf shouldn't inconvenience the son of Adaay so he can open his account at the 10th time of asking. A gelding operation since Sea The Dream's third-placed effort at Haydock in late September should only improve his chance. He's feared most, ahead of Catton Lady, who is a potential improver now upped to 7f.
Prediction : 1st Dubai Hills 2nd Sea The Dream 3rd Catton Lady

In a wide-open affair, a tentative vote goes to FITZ PERFECTLY. Charlie Fellowes' filly found 7f at Newcastle too sharp, prior to finishing a close-up fourth over a mile at Lingfield, and eased 1lb with a hood fitted for the first time, she edges preference. Underfoot conditions should hold no fears for the class-dropping Lockdown Lass and she has to be feared off just 2lb higher than her last winning mark. Sense Of Worth is respected too, although he saves his best form for an artificial surface.
Prediction : 1st Fitz Perfectly 2nd Lockdown Lass 3rd Sense Of Worth

HIGHFIELD VIKING should strip fitter for his lacklustre reappearance effort at Chelmsford and, sporting blinkers for the first time off 2lb higher than his last winning mark, he may be tough to stop. Ey Up Its Jazz was last seen finishing an excellent second behind a subsequent winner over C&D in September and he can give the selection most to think about. Russco is one of the likely pace angles in the race and even though his winless run is mounting up, he appears weighted to strike soon.
Prediction : 1st Highfield Viking 2nd Ey Up Its Jazz 3rd Russco