UK Horse Racing Tips: Thirsk

A maiden winner at Catterick, BRAZILIAN BELLE didn't help her cause when failing to settle in a competitive conditions race at Beverley last time. Michael Dods' filly looks one to keep on the right side of now handicapping and a bold bid is anticipated. Bella Love is another likely to improve now debuting in a nursery on the back of promising efforts in maiden/novice company, while Managing Director faced a tough task at York on his nursery debut and can fare better at this lower level.
Prediction : 1st Brazilian Belle 2nd Bella Love 3rd Managing Director

Mayor Of Maghera won a shade more cosily at Musselburgh on his nursery bow than the winning margin of a neck suggests. He is not out of this despite a 5lb rise, but the vote goes to WHAT'S SHE AT. Archie Watson's inmate landed a maiden race at Redcar with plenty left in the tank, while giving the impression this extra furlong would suit. Big Bug improved for the step up to 7f when placed at Carlisle and the addition of blinkers may bring about further progress.
Prediction : 1st Whats She At 2nd Mayor Of Maghera 3rd Big Bug

HUNDRED CAPS showed the benefit of a wind operation when finishing third over course and distance. He looks capable of winning at this level with further improvement on the cards and can confirm latest running with Dan Tucker. The latter showed some promise on his debut and will likely feature again, while Mr Cool found only one too good here last time and can make his presence felt.
Prediction : 1st Hundred Caps 2nd Dan Tucker 3rd Mr Cool

Having claimed the Silver Trophy at Ripon in good style last time, Grant Wood looks primed to offer another bold bid. However, the consistent KINGS MERCHANT is fancied to go one better than his neck second over 6f at Ripon latest. Ed Bethell's charge can take this 2lb rise in his stride, while Mythical Phoenix has racked up a sequence of placed efforts and he should also be in the mix.
Prediction : 1st Kings Merchant 2nd Grant Wood 3rd Mythical Phoenix

TRIUMPH OF PEACE showed a likeable attitude when scoring over 7f at Salisbury last time, and she looks primed to follow up that success on her handicap bow. The form of that last-time-out success is working out well, with the second subsequently winning at Kempton, and this opening mark of 80 doesn't appear out of reach. Having been beaten just a length into fourth over 7f at Doncaster last time, Rajindri makes some appeal, while May Blossom should also be thereabouts.
Prediction : 1st Triumph Of Peace 2nd Rajindri 3rd May Blossom

POL ROGER hasn't finished outside of the first two home in each of his last six outings, winning twice, and this consistent performer might be a tough nut to crack. Michael Dods' charge could be seen to better effect over this extra yardage after a narrow defeat over 1m2f at Ayr last month. The main danger is La Pulga, who ran with credit when third in a valuable Racing League contest at Southwell on his latest outing, while Haptics heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Pol Roger 2nd La Pulga 3rd Haptics

CRUYFF TURN struggled when last seen in a stronger race at York a couple of weeks ago, but his previous third at Haydock was much more encouraging. With that in mind, the seven-year-old can be given another chance off an eye-catching mark. Bell Shot is an obvious threat following his close second at Epsom last time, while Finbar's Lad and Craven are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Cruyff Turn 2nd Bell Shot 3rd Finbars Lad

Musical Mystery has to be of interest following his narrow success over 7f at Doncaster three weeks ago, but this is a step up in grade and he is 2lb higher. As a result, preference is for the veteran SCOTTISH SUMMIT, who was only beaten a length into third off this mark at Ripon last time. Racingbreaks Ryder did not appear to relish the all-weather on his latest start and could be a player back on turf.
Prediction : 1st Scottish Summit 2nd Musical Mystery 3rd Racingbreaks Ryder