UK Horse Racing Tips: Thirsk

Rebecca Hitchen has formed a solid partnership with SANDRET, who arrives having finished second at Musselburgh when attempting to follow up on his earlier Redcar triumph. Sam England's gelding will appreciate a return to the mile and, with conditions to suit, is taken to repel the challenge of fellow veteran Jewel Maker. Coconut Bay has stamina to prove, but recent efforts would suggest it will be no issue.
Prediction : 1st Sandret 2nd Jewel Maker 3rd Coconut Bay

Having been the bridesmaid on each of her five racecourse appearances, CONJECTURE can finally have her day. Sir Mark Prescott's filly has been crying out for a step up in trip, which she now receives, while first-time cheekpieces could eke out that bit more. Nada Two fetched 775,000gns as a yearling and is entitled to the utmost respect for yard that have had another fine season with their youngsters. Mayfair Market appeals most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Conjecture 2nd Nada Two 3rd Mayfair Market

Cashbox was unable to justify favouritism when second at Brighton recently but stepping up to a mile should unlock some improvement and he is expected to go well. That being said, it looks certain to be of benefit for the penalised BIG SONG, who got up on the line to score at Epsom last month. The son of Earthlight beat a useful rival that day and might be up to the task here. Others to note include Saxophonist and Be The Standard.
Prediction : 1st Big Song 2nd Cashbox 3rd Saxophonist

Back to winning ways with a determined success at Leicester last time out, DARK CLOUD RISING should be ready to strike back up in grade and the fact he has won over C&D before is another plus. Runner-up at Ripon last time out, It Just Takes Time is likely to enter the reckoning, along with Rousing Encore, who is much better than what he showed in the Great St Wilfrid recently. Now in the hands of Hamad Al Jehani, Artagnan is another to note on his first run since last September.
Prediction : 1st Dark Cloud Rising 2nd It Just Takes Time 3rd Rousing Encore

A tentative vote goes NORTHERN EXPRESS, who caught the eye when keeping on late over 1m in the Clipper at York last week. Michael Dods' charge has dropped back to a mark 4lb lower than his last win, which may be enough to see off unexposed class-dropper Strong Warrior and Rhythm Master, who was a comfortable winner over C&D on his penultimate start. Bobby Bennu and Desert Falcon may also have a say in proceedings.
Prediction : 1st Northern Express 2nd Strong Warrior 3rd Rhythm Master

SCARLET MOON sprung a 18/1 surprise to score in this class at Sandown last month and a 5lb rise might prove to be on the lenient side. Archie Watson's three-year-old is four from six since being gelded and can continue his upward trajectory. Coedana has shown a fair amount of ability in each of her three starts in maiden/novice company and is an interesting contender on her first outing in a handicap. Ancient Myth is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Scarlet Moon 2nd Coedana 3rd Ancient Myth

Sanbona got off the mark at this level at Wolverhampton recently and his chance is there for all to see. Little Beck Annie hasn't fired in both of her handicap starts at Beverley, but the booking of Paul Mulrennan catches the eye and she is one to keep an eye on. However, CROCUS TIME fared best of those that were ridden on the pace when third over C&D earlier in the month and a repeat of that effort could suffice.
Prediction : 1st Crocus Time 2nd Sanbona 3rd Little Beck Annie