UK Horse Racing Tips: Thirsk

HOT DANCER displayed plenty of promise when filling second spot on his debut at Chester earlier in the month and the son of Too Darn Hot clearly sets the standard on that evidence. Moonjid took a step forward at Goodwood last time and may have more to offer here, while Archie's Dream is another with valid form claims. Tuscan Hills cost 100,000 euros as a yearling and merits a market inspection on his racecourse bow.
Prediction : 1st Hot Dancer 2nd Moonjid 3rd Archies Dream

SHINING PEARL has finished second on her last couple of starts and Karl Burke appears to have found the daughter of Iffraaj an ideal opportunity to go one better here. That said, Ghaiyya is a well-bred filly and is entitled to improve on her debut seventh in a hot contest at Glorious Goodwood. Consent cost 260,000 euros as a yearling and merits a market inspection as a result.
Prediction : 1st Shining Pearl 2nd Ghaiyya 3rd Consent

CUBAN TIGER has largely struggled since landing a Listed race at Newcastle in March, but his last couple of efforts have been much more encouraging and suggest that he can go well in a race of this nature. Documenting outran odds of 50/1 when third at Newbury a couple of weeks ago and the veteran cannot be discounted on the back of that performance. Others to note are Serene Seraph, Rhythm Master and Cerulean Bay.
Prediction : 1st Cuban Tiger 2nd Documenting 3rd Serene Seraph

TRILBY registered his third win of the campaign with a smooth effort at Haydock and was then far from disgraced when third from out of the handicap in a deeper race over 5f at Pontefract. Able to compete off 3lb lower now, the Sam England-trained gelding must have strong claims at this level back over 6f. Redcar scorer Makanah has also been given a chance by the handicapper and rates a player of just 2lb higher. C&D winner Brazen Bolt offers some value for a place.
Prediction : 1st Trilby 2nd Makanah 3rd Brazen Bolt

GATWICK KITTEN gave a significant hint that his turn is near with a respectable third-placed finish at Yarmouth and, having been dropped 2lb since, he is eligible for this contest and it could be a good time to side with the Ed Dunlop-trained seven-year-old. Sassy Soprano, who was placed over C&D latest, is another with a reasonable chance on these terms, while Ifonlytheycudtalk also arrives on the back of a solid run and cannot be ruled out.
Prediction : 1st Gatwick Kitten 2nd Sassy Soprano 3rd Ifonlytheycudtalk

MY BOY JACK has been kept busy since he won a similar race on the all-weather last month and looks worth persevering with in his quest to break his duck on turf. This is easier than the handicap he contested at Newmarket last time out and a bold showing can be be expected. Tillybob posted an improved effort at Pontefract and can play a big role with another step forward. Thunderstorm Katie is also considered with a first-time tongue-tie added.
Prediction : 1st My Boy Jack 2nd Tillybob 3rd Thunderstorm Katie

The Crafty Mole has already won four times over 1m6f this year, but he was beaten off this mark at Newbury latest so another chance goes to GIBSIDE. Tim Easterby's inmate won over this distance at Catterick back in June and his last-start second at Chester suggests he is worth keeping on side. Ascot third King Of The Plains may improve for the extra yardage and makes more appeal than Cool Legend, who is fitted with a tongue-tie after a disappointing effort at Ripon.
Prediction : 1st Gibside 2nd The Crafty Mole 3rd King Of The Plains

FINN IRONSIDE made most of the running to score over 7f at York last month. That form reads well in this context and another bold bid looks on the cards. Chelsea Brooks steered Seahorse Syd to an impressive victory at Carlisle and he can feature in the finish again given the ease of that success. Captain Corelli scored at Beverley last time and is not out of this raised only 2lb.
Prediction : 1st Finn Ironside 2nd Seahorse Syd 3rd Captain Corelli