UK Horse Racing Tips: Thirsk

A respectable fourth in a valuable contest at Beverley in May, TROPICAL DREAMER should be suited by going up to 6f and is the one they all have to beat. Dandy Style showed promise first time out when fourth at Carlisle over 5f, while it will be interesting to see how newcomers Circle Of Trust and Horu Kanu fare in the market.
Prediction : 1st Tropical Dreamer 2nd Dandy Style 3rd Horu Kanu

SUMMER HEAT was no match for a talented sort of Roger Varian's at Wolverhampton last time out, but she had shown up well before that over 7f and this appeals as an ideal opportunity to get off the mark. A winner on debut at Kempton last December, First Principle is likely to find it tougher under a 7lb penalty, whereas Divine Knight looks to be the pick of the newcomers for the Sean Woods team with Daniel Tudhope booked.
Prediction : 1st Summer Heat 2nd First Principle 3rd Divine Knight

FOREST CAPER didn't do himself any favours when taking a keen hold and eventually being worn down over slightly shorter at Beverley last month. Daniel Tudhope taking over in the saddle is a big plus on this occasion, though, and as long as he can get the four-year-old settled, he should have enough to see off Gentle Touch, who was a significant improver from first to second start when runner-up over 7f at Wetherby. Secret Force and Wolfpack are capable of being in the shake-up as well.
Prediction : 1st Forest Caper 2nd Gentle Touch 3rd Wolfpack

ARANTES NASCIMENTO finished a close third in a stronger event at Chester last month and is just 1lb higher. With Tom Marquand taking over in the plate, he could prove hard to beat. Rapido Girl wasn't disgraced in fourth at this level at Catterick and now sports a first-time tongue-tie, so she has to be respected. Saisons D'Or is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Arantes Nascimento 2nd Rapido Girl 3rd Saisons DOr

Electric Avenue failed to supplement her Redcar triumph when well beaten at Wetherby last month but she might be worth another chance. However, despite taking a keen hold, TWILIGHT DIAMOND finished a respectable fifth in this grade at Doncaster last time and was kindly dropped 2lb. He competes off a career-low rating and may prove hard to beat. Leap Day looks best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Twilight Diamond 2nd Electric Avenue 3rd Leap Day

It's hard to get away from TOPTEAM, who beat a subsequent winner and Raulin (fourth) in this grade at Chester last month and the assessor may have been kind to only put him up 6lb. This step up in trip could unlock any amount of improvement and Andrew Balding's colt can remain unbeaten in handicaps. Sir William also has his first attempt at this distance after his fifth at Sandown and is considered, while Rogue Impact isn't out of it either.
Prediction : 1st Topteam 2nd Sir William 3rd Rogue Impact

The reapplication of a visor proved just the trick for last-time-out York winner Kats Bob, who warrants respect in his follow-up bid. However, a 3lb higher mark and rise in class demands another career-best performance from Ruth Carr's charge and reopposing fourth ROBERTO CARO may exact his revenge. The four-year-old shaped best of those racing on the near side and ticks plenty of the right boxes reverting to the C&D of his penultimate triumph. Easy Peeler can make her presence felt too.
Prediction : 1st Roberto Caro 2nd Kats Bob 3rd Easy Peeler

Having justified favouritism and repelled reopposing runner-up Quercus at Wetherby 13 days ago, LADY OF THE GARR looks capable of more in her current vein of form. A 2lb nudge up in the ratings may prove inconsequential for the daughter of Mehmas and a brace could be in the offing. The aforementioned Quercus is unlikely to be far away off 1lb higher in the handicap, while Without Flaw is interesting reverting to 6f.
Prediction : 1st Lady Of The Garr 2nd Quercus 3rd Without Flaw