UK Horse Racing Tips: Thirsk

Rawalpindi Express found plenty for pressure and won nicely at Carlisle on his debut in a nursery. He could prove competitive once again, despite a 6lb rise, while Port Darwin is another to consider having shown big improvement when successful at Musselburgh. However, REAL MAN was third over 7f in novice company here last month, but he gave the strong impression this extra yardage would suit and Karl Burke's charge has bags of potential for further improvement now handicapping.
Prediction : 1st Real Man 2nd Rawalpindi Express 3rd Port Darwin

A convincing winner at Musselburgh on her penultimate start, DAZZLING HAZE got stuck in traffic at Windsor last time. Given an easy time once in the clear, that form can be safely ignored and she gets another chance with Jack Callan's 5lb allowance also helping her cause. Desert Jungle faced a tougher assignment in a conditions race at Goodwood in July and is one to note now handicapping, while Mighty Magnus drops in trip with a shout.
Prediction : 1st Dazzling Haze 2nd Desert Jungle 3rd Mighty Magnus

An emphatic winner at Windsor on debut, Rogue Messiah attempts to follow up that impressive success under a penalty. That extra weight could hand the advantage to RIVER SPEY, who failed to get a clear run when beaten less than a length in fourth in a hot nursery at York. The son of Sergei Prokofiev looks worth another chance at this level, while Zoiros is also of interest returning to 6f having been recently gelded.
Prediction : 1st River Spey 2nd Rogue Messiah 3rd Zoiros

Last seen winning a handicap that has worked out well on her seasonal debut, ORCHID could be ahead of her mark and can add to her record here. Jannas Journey has won her last five starts and would be an obvious danger if reproducing the same level of form away from Ayr and Hamilton. The low-mileage Patricia R, Jowddah and She's The Duchess are others to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Orchid 2nd Jannas Journey 3rd Patricia R

Eternal Sunshine got first run and was in receipt of 16lb from DARK CLOUD RISING when she won over C&D recently and the latter can avenge that one-length defeat armed with a 3lb pull at the weights. Lorna B, Winged Messenger and Diligently have all been in good form and can ensure this is a truly-run affair. Tawasol could also be on the front end and merits a betting check with a tongue-tie and cheekpieces combination tried.
Prediction : 1st Dark Cloud Rising 2nd Eternal Sunshine 3rd Lorna B

BOSPHORUS ROSE completed a double and made it two from three starts in handicaps when on target at Catterick in July. The daughter of Golden Horn must compete from an 8lb higher mark here but given her upward trajectory, it would come as no surprise were she up to the task. Ancient Myth struck over C&D most recently and a 4lb rise looks fair, while Flickering Halo, who finished second that day, arrives following another creditable effort at Beverley and must enter calculations.
Prediction : 1st Bosphorus Rose 2nd Ancient Myth 3rd Flickering Halo

An open contest in which only a tentative vote can go to PRESSURE'S ON. Dropped in class at York last time, Ed Dunlop's gelding dead-heated for top honours and a 3lb rise should be no barrier to further success. Highfield Viking completed a double at Chepstow recently and is respected despite a rise in grade, while Count Palatine and Silent Move are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Pressures On 2nd Highfield Viking 3rd Count Palatine