UK Horse Racing Tips: Thirsk

Those boasting racecourse experience in this novice heat don't set a particularly high standard, so it's probably worth focusing on the newcomers. Hugo Palmer introduces High Hazard and any market support for him would have to be noted, while similar sentiments apply to Whispering Moon and Rosberg. However, Charlie Johnston has enjoyed a fine start to the new season and his Frankel colt PIKACHU is expected to know his job first time out.
Prediction : 1st Pikachu 2nd Rosberg 3rd High Hazard

Noble Vow broke through at Bath and proved that success was no fluke when following up in handicap company at Haydock. He is respected chasing a three-timer, as is C&D winner Dazzling Haze and the returning Ripon scorer Here Forever. Straight Ahead is another to bear in mind, but EXPLOSIVE FINNISH gets in under a light weight and could be the value play following his eye-catching Beverley third.
Prediction : 1st Explosive Finnish 2nd Noble Vow 3rd Here Forever

You can make solid cases for many of these sprinters, so just a tentative vote is for FAR ABOVE THE LAW. He built on an encouraging comeback third at Southwell when striking at Ascot and, if he arrives in a similar mood and can settle a bit better, he should be bang there at the business end. Vantheman has top-weight but cannot be overlooked following a taking Hamilton triumph, while others for the shortlist include Kinetic Force and Changeofmind.
Prediction : 1st Far Above The Law 2nd Vantheman 3rd Kinetic Force

The hat-trick seeking LETSBEFRANK, who won the Sky Bet Sunday Series bonus in 2024, again looks on track to make a big impact and could take some stopping off 5lb higher than his success at Hamilton a fortnight ago. This is a deeper-looking race and the likes of Great Bedwyn and Penzance are very capable of making this a tough test for the selection, while Spanish Hustle is back on his last winning mark and helps Jim Goldie play a strong hand.
Prediction : 1st Letsbefrank 2nd Great Bedwyn 3rd Penzance

DARK THIRTY got off the mark for his current yard with a zestful effort at York's Dante meeting and a 6lb rise might not prevent him from following up. The six-year-old has defied this mark before and he has a solid chance with the ground in his favour. Fandom (third) and Russet Gold (fifth) reoppose from that race and must be taken seriously, while Strike Red is better than he managed that day on the Knavesmire (10th) and is dangerous to underestimate.
Prediction : 1st Dark Thirty 2nd Fandom 3rd Russet Gold

ANNIVERSARY might not need to improve much on his latest second-placed effort at Salisbury in order to strike. Beaten less than a length on that occasion, it was certainly a step in the right direction and his supporters will be encouraged to see that Rossa Ryan keeps the ride. Pole Star is taken to go well for a rejuvenated Charlie Johnston stable, and it's worth considering Minstrel Knight too.
Prediction : 1st Anniversary 2nd Pole Star 3rd Minstrel Knight

Thankfully won narrowly at Beverley last month and is well worth noting on her handicap debut, while Thaluna should be thereabouts and Renewal is interesting on her return from an absence as she's entitled to have strengthened up from three to four years. BINTAZIZA has looked a smart prospect in winning both starts so far on the all-weather and she makes most appeal now switching to handicaps/turf.
Prediction : 1st Bintaziza 2nd Thankfully 3rd Thaluna