18:00 Thirsk

GYTO Notebook Double for Friday 16th August

Thirsk 6.00 Force And Valour (9/4)

Mehmas colt FORCE AND VALOUR made a pleasing start to finish third at Windsor on debut. He didn’t go unbacked either suggesting they think he could be pretty useful. He was beaten 2 and a half lengths but shaped as though he’d improve plenty for the experience. George Scott has been in good form in the past fortnight or so operating at a near 20% strike rate so there is plenty to like.

Too Sweet was beaten less than 2 lengths on debut at Sandown despite finishing fifth. She has more to come so could be the danger. Blue Force One will need to leave his debut run behind but he should know more this time at least.

19:25 Newmarket

Newmarket 7.25 Reyaadah Star (9/4)

New Approach filly REYAADAH STAR was beaten just a length last month and that form has worked out notably well since. The winner City Of Delight bolted up next time out and even the third Papagei won impressively at Leicester. She is back up 2lb but should have more to come and looks good value against the favourite.

Organic has won 3 from 4 since joining this yard but did only prevail a neck at Beverley last time and this is definitely tougher. Of the rest Silver Gunn has a squeak as he hasn’t been running too badly.