UK Horse Racing Tips: Thirsk

Possessive didn't live up to market expectations when only seventh in the Woodcote at Epsom, but it would be far too soon to write him off. However, KODIAK BREEZE progressed from his debut second to score in ready fashion at Redcar and, with further improvement likely, Kevin Ryan's juvenile looks the one to beat. Location Location is another to watch out for.
Prediction : 1st Kodiak Breeze 2nd Possessive 3rd Location Location

It's hard to get away from ARAPAHO GOLD, who accounted for a subsequent winner by over two lengths on his introduction over 5f here in May. With any amount of improvement to come, the son of Bayside Boy will prove hard to beat. Harry Who changed hands for 22,000 euros as a foal and could make an impact on debut. Any market support behind fellow newcomer That's All Right would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Arapaho Gold 2nd Harry Who 3rd Thats All Right

It may pay to side with LORD D'OR. Despite taking a keen hold, Andrew Balding's colt shaped with lots of promise when filling the runner-up spot on his second start at York and the son of Palace Pier appears to have been found a good opportunity to go one better. Prince Of Calypso has run with credit on both starts to date and is capable of a decent showing, along with Steel Raven.
Prediction : 1st Lord Dor 2nd Prince Of Calypso 3rd Steel Raven

MISTER SKY BLUE has filled second place twice in three starts this year and the application of first-time blinkers can help Gemma Tutty's gelding to go one better on this occasion. Barmyblade also hit the crossbar on his most recent outing and is likely to be the main threat, although Stormy Pearl and Golden Prosperity should not be dismissed lightly.
Prediction : 1st Mister Sky Blue 2nd Barmyblade 3rd Stormy Pearl

HARES BREDTH got off the mark at Redcar 11 days ago and a 5lb rise may not be enough to stop Tim Easterby's progressive gelding from following up. Concert showed more when third at Newcastle last time, despite being a beaten favourite, and she should not be discounted. Others who make the shortlist are Go Lockers Go, Celtic Arrow and Simba's Pride.
Prediction : 1st Hares Bredth 2nd Concert 3rd Go Lockers Go

Cases can be made for all of these, but marginal preference is for YORK TOWER. William Haggas' gelding caught the eye when staying on into fourth in a valuable Epsom handicap on Derby day. This further step up in trip should help him and a mark of 78 is clearly workable. Asia Force is another who is likely to relish this extra distance and has to be noted, while Yafreh and Temple also arrive with strong claims.
Prediction : 1st York Tower 2nd Asia Force 3rd Yafreh

Juan Les Pins has seemingly forgot how to run a bad race and Mick Appleby's consistent nine-year-old is expected to be bang there at the business end again. Indian Run showed more when second at Windsor and commands respect, but NOVELLO LAD is taken to complete the hat-trick following a couple of ready Doncaster triumphs over this distance. He has the bit between his teeth this year and can continue on his merry way.
Prediction : 1st Novello Lad 2nd Juan Les Pins 3rd Indian Run

TATTIE BOGLE has a 5lb penalty to contend with here and must concede weight all round, but he's clearly on good terms with himself for a rejuvenated Charlie Johnston yard and won going away at Beverley last week. Farandaway has had a break since finishing second at Southwell in the spring and is one to watch out for, while Al Muqdad makes some each-way appeal.
Prediction : 1st Tattie Bogle 2nd Farandaway 3rd Al Muqdad