UK Horse Racing Tips: Thirsk

Ripple Effect arrives on the back of two creditable efforts in defeat and she's likely to be in the mix with a similar bid. However, she could prove to be vulnerable, with GHOST RUN topping the bill. There was plenty of encouragement to be taken from her fifth-placed debut at Goodwood last month and that experience should enable a more polished performance. Ripon runner-up Beronia is also sure to prove popular.
Prediction : 1st Ghost Run 2nd Beronia 3rd Ripple Effect

Having landed the spoils in taking fashion at both Redcar and Carlisle last month, PABORUS has a bright future ahead of him. Ed Bethell's gelding enters handicaps off what looks to be a workable mark and a hat-trick could be on the horizon. The biggest threat may emerge from fellow last-time-out winner Diligent Resdev, who surprised at big odds when leading in the dying strides at York last month. Cargin Bhui and Piz Nair also have the form to feature.
Prediction : 1st Paborus 2nd Diligent Resdev 3rd Cargin Bhui

The Iain Jardine-trained Catherine Chroi has already racked up six victories in 2024 and she warrants respect having displayed a willing attitude to triumph at Hamilton on her most recent outing. However, the returning MEZZO SOPRANO capped off last year's campaign with a cosy victory at Kempton and a 6lb rise is unlikely to prove to be the ceiling of her ability. The Exceed And Excel filly could take all the beating, while Mereside Diva and Fiver Friday are unlikely to go down without a fight either.
Prediction : 1st Mezzo Soprano 2nd Catherine Chroi 3rd Mereside Diva

ALIGN THE STARS (third) and Victory Shout (second) were not disgraced in a tactical race at Hamilton a fortnight ago, but the former was doing his best work in the closing stages and is taken to reverse the form over this slightly longer trip. Dunstan has proven stamina and is also a key player on his debut for Tom Dascombe, while stepping up in distance can also be a source of improvement for Castle In The Sand, who appeals as best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Align The Stars 2nd Victory Shout 3rd Dunstan

A draw on the stands-side rail can be beneficial for LOOKING FOR LYNDA, who has been threatening to land one of these big-field sprints for a while and a bold showing is expected from the Karl Burke-trained four-year-old. Tees Spirit can also figure strongly if gets a solo on the far side, although Catterick winner Tatterstall is another live-wire when he gets the fractions right. Burning Cash is an each-way contender with first-time cheekpieces added.
Prediction : 1st Looking For Lynda 2nd Tees Spirit 3rd Tatterstall

Dark Moon Rising produced a bit of a shock when scoring by just over a length at Hamilton earlier in the month and he has to be taken seriously off 4lb higher. However, preference is for RATHGAR, who hit the frame in a slightly stronger contest than this at Salisbury last time. With David Probert taking over the reins, he could be the one to beat, while Banderas is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Rathgar 2nd Dark Moon Rising 3rd Banderas

Lettuce Leaf finished five lengths clear of the fourth when she hit the frame at this level on her latest outing at Redcar and she should remain competitive off the same rating. That said, she could come out second best to CUBAN STORM, who had Glory Hyde (second), Pinpoint (third) and Dandy Fitz (fifth) behind when successful at Redcar last month. The son of Havana Grey can confirm that form to record a double, while Willolarupi is another to consider after his third at Catterick.
Prediction : 1st Cuban Storm 2nd Lettuce Leaf 3rd Willolarupi