UK Horse Racing Tips: Thirsk

WHERE LOVE LIVES cost 55,000 pounds as a yearling and is out of a mare who won the Super Sprint. With that in mind, it would be no surprise to see Kevin Ryan's colt make a winning debut. Thebesthasyetocome was also an expensive purchase at 100,000 pounds and should not be underestimated, while any market support for Hickory Lad should be noted.
Prediction : 1st Where Love Lives 2nd Thebesthasyetocome 3rd Hickory Lad

CLONQUEST took a big step forwards from his debut when second over 7f at Newcastle earlier in the year. Any further progress could see the son of Ulysses get off the mark here. Simba's Pride showed promise when fourth over 5f here on his racecourse bow last May and he should not be underestimated on his return, while Arc At Her is a newcomer to note.
Prediction : 1st Clonquest 2nd Simbas Pride 3rd Arc At Her

It is hard to oppose BEARISH, who was fourth in what looked to be a decent novice at Newmarket on his debut last October. With the prospect of plenty of improvement to come, Ed Dunlop's colt is very hard to oppose. Tough Date's recent Southwell third suggests that he could be the main threat to the selection, ahead of Inferno and Supreme Lillia.
Prediction : 1st Bearish 2nd Tough Date 3rd Inferno

Several arrive from the all-weather with a fighting chance. That includes TRAVIS, who will likely be sharper for last month's encouraging second at Newcastle, and is only 3lb higher than when scoring at this venue last summer. The recent winner at Newcastle, Jamaican Storm is one to consider if holding his form back on this surface, while Volto Di Medusa finished a close third at Wolverhampton on his penultimate start and can race off an unchanged mark.
Prediction : 1st Travis 2nd Jamaican Storm 3rd Volto Di Medusa

MOUNT ATHOS could prove the safest proposition in a competitive affair. James Doyle is a remarkable six from six when teaming up with last month's Kempton winner and keeps the winning partnership intact. The runner-up in Group 2 company at Newmarket in October, Poet Master comes out best at the weights. He could have a say in the outcome on his reappearance, while Scoville and Elarak also return to the fray with a shout on these terms.
Prediction : 1st Mount Athos 2nd Poet Master 3rd Scoville

PRIDE OF DONEGAL has improved for the fitting of a visor and landed a brace at Wolverhampton with last week's convincing success. The son of Saxon Warrior is 3lb well in, despite his 5lb penalty, and another bold bid from the front is anticipated. Asmen Warrior went close in handicaps on a couple of occasions last season. The four-year-old will likely prove stronger this year and looks on a fair mark, while Gibside makes most appeal of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Pride Of Donegal 2nd Asmen Warrior 3rd Gibside

Richard & Peter Fahey have been amongst the winners of late and they look to have a cracking chance with MWAFAQ in this contest. Although yet to win on turf, the four-year-old signed off last season with two comfortable victories at Wolverhampton and there should be plenty more to come from him. Orbital Chime just failed to last home over an extended 1m at Wolverhampton last Saturday and is an obvious danger cutting back in trip, while Good Karma cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Mwafaq 2nd Orbital Chime 3rd Good Karma

Yorkshire Glory, recently crowned All-weather Horse Of The Year, has had an phenomenal season and warrants plenty of respect as he bids to make it sevens wins in a row, but he looked all out at Newcastle last time and has yet to score on turf. Narrow preference is for JUAN LES PINS, who has also been in cracking form and outran double-figure odds when a length second at Doncaster last time. He remains well treated on his best form and should mount a bold bid. The returning Mark's Choice completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Juan Les Pins 2nd Yorkshire Glory 3rd Marks Choice