UK Horse Racing Tips: Thirsk

BLESSED STAR cost 30,000 euros as a yearling and is a half-sister to a Royal Lodge winner in Foundation. With that in mind, it would be no surprise to see Charlie Johnston's filly make a successful debut. Nana's House and Ryka are other eyecatching newcomers, while Queen Dinah edges out Mecca's Symphony to be the pick of those with previous race experience.
Prediction : 1st Blessed Star 2nd Nanas House 3rd Ryka

UNTHINKABLE was far from disgraced when filling third in a similar event over 5f at Catterick earlier in the month and she is handed a tentative vote off a 1lb lower mark here. Shamal Wind was well held at Newmarket, but is player on his previous form and first-time blinkers may bring about some improvement on his nursery debut. Others to consider are Epicurian Lad and Ettorino.
Prediction : 1st Unthinkable 2nd Shamal Wind 3rd Epicurian Lad

HILL STREET BLUES showed plenty of promise when filling fourth place on his racecourse bow in a strong contest at York in June. With the benefit of that experience behind him, Richard Fahey's colt could be hard to stop here. His stable companion Groundsman should not be discounted, although the main threat to the selection may prove to be newcomer Lovat Scout given how well his yard does with juveniles.
Prediction : 1st Hill Street Blues 2nd Lovat Scout 3rd Groundsman

YAAJOOZ was too free to do himself any justice when well beaten over an extended mile at Nottingham in May but, prior to that display, he shaped with plenty of promise. If he can bounce back to the form of any of his first three starts for the George Boughey yard, he could be the one to beat. Chat Up Line wasn't far away over an extended 7f at Beverley and that effort gives her a chance in this contest. Bestie is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Yaajooz 2nd Chat Up Line 3rd Bestie

Emeralds Pride didn't get a lot of luck in a class 4 event over 5f at Beverley and she isn't one to take lightly off a 1lb lower rating. However, SHE'S CENTIMENTAL looks the way to go. The daughter of Goldencents had Canaria Queen (third) behind when denied by a short head at Leicester and the handicapper has only raised her 1lb for that effort. With a repeat, she could prove hard to beat.
Prediction : 1st Shes Centimental 2nd Emeralds Pride 3rd Canaria Queen

THE GREY LASS beat Dandy Fitz (sixth) when making the frame at Nottingham and that might prove to be the key piece of form to focus on in this contest. The daughter of Outstrip can confirm her superiority over her rival and get her head back in front. Jamie's Choice was successful in a classified event at Musselburgh earlier in the month and could have a say back in the handicap ranks, while Brian The Snail is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st The Grey Lass 2nd Jamies Choice 3rd Brian The Snail