UK Horse Racing Tips: Thirsk

Although she was a well-held sixth, MADEMOISELLE showed plenty of promise in a strong novice event at Newmarket 13 days ago and the daughter of Blue Point is entitled to be much wiser for the experience. A 220,000gns purchase as a yearling, the George Scott-trained filly appeals most with her sights lowered here. Remaat and Lady Luzon both debut for respected yards and are ones to watch in the betting.
Prediction : 1st Mademoiselle 2nd Remaat 3rd Lady Luzon

This is potentially the more interesting of the two divisions of this race as the likes of Unspoken Love, Eartha and Highfield Blue all appeal on pedigree and can find suitable openings before too long. However, CLOUD STREET, a February foal whose dam was a Listed-winning juvenile, may be the most forward at this stage. Archie Watson has a good strike-rate with two-year-olds and this daughter of Zoustar is a prime candidate to enhance the statistics for the Lambourn-based handler.
Prediction : 1st Cloud Street 2nd Unspoken Love 3rd Eartha

Paul Midgely has won three of the last six renewals of this race and Burning Cash edges out stablemate Rock Of England as the pick of his pair of entrants. However, SEANTRABH is on a potentially lenient mark and has run well over this course and distance twice before. On the back of respectable fourth-placed finish in a similar race at Musselburgh last month, he can make it third time lucky back at this venue. The lightly-weighted Khabib is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Seantrabh 2nd Burning Cash 3rd Khabib

LOS TOLDOS took a pleasant step forward from his debut second to score by just under a length at Kempton in February. With the likelihood of more to come, he can defy his 6lb penalty and his main threat may be Ghostlore, who could improve for first-time cheekpieces after reaching the frame at Windsor last time. Night Horn needs to improve but is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Los Toldos 2nd Ghostlore 3rd Night Horn

TINTO was only seventh over 5f here earlier in the month, but the return to this trip off a 2lb lower rating could see him in a different light. Michael Dods' eight-year-old looks the one to be with, although Secret Guest won't make it easy on his return to turf having won his last appearance on this surface at Redcar in September. Brooklyn Nine Nine can be in the mix for the minor honours.
Prediction : 1st Tinto 2nd Secret Guest 3rd Brooklyn Nine Nine

New Image showed improvement to be triumphant on his second handicap start at Southwell last month and he is only 4lb higher, but will need to transfer that form to turf. With that in mind, a chance can be taken on DIAMONDONTHEHILL, who was way too keen on his first start after a break when finishing last over a mile at Ripon last month. However, if he can settle better, the six-year-old could be a big player off an appealing mark for the Michael Dods team. Of the remainder, Yorkshire is of most interest.
Prediction : 1st Diamondonthehill 2nd New Image 3rd Yorkshire

Finbar's Lad was the subject of significant market support on his stable debut at Thirsk a fortnight ago and it will be interesting to see if that is the case this time around, but a chance is taken on MOUNT KING. Soft ground might have been an issue on his reappearance last month and he ought to be more of a force back on a sounder surface. Star Shield continues to run well in defeat and is considered, along with Hale End.
Prediction : 1st Mount King 2nd Finbars Lad 3rd Star Shield

The draw could have been kinder to recent Catterick scorer Highjacked, but he ought to be in the shake up from 2lb higher should Amie Waugh be able to adopt a good early position. That said, it is DANDY SPIRIT that shades preference. There were encouraging signs at Wetherby last time out, and a further 2lb ease in the ratings leaves him on a dangerous mark. Prospect hit the frame at Redcar 16 days ago and could find more for the addition of a first-time visor, while others to note include Rainbow Rain and Jamie's Choice.
Prediction : 1st Dandy Spirit 2nd Highjacked 3rd Prospect