UK Horse Racing Tips: Thirsk

SATYRESS made it a hat-trick of victories at Newcastle on her latest start and the fact she doesn't tend to win by far means the handicapper hasn't been able to fully get to grips with her just yet. The four-year-old can handle a 3lb rise and get the better of Dream Of Ithaca, who supplemented a Brighton classified success when returned to handicap company at Ffos Las. Off Spin and Hickton head the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Satyress 2nd Dream Of Ithaca 3rd Off Spin

Bladey Lady made a winning nursery debut when getting the better of CLARET TIME at Newcastle, but there are enough reasons to suggest the runner-up can reverse the placings. Nigel Tinkler's gelding has a 3lb pull at the weights and a better start on this occasion would further aid his cause. Mrs Mole is expected to appreciate a step back up to 6f, while Claret And Blues and Sunrise At Dawn are others capable of being in the mix.
Prediction : 1st Claret Time 2nd Bladey Lady 3rd Mrs Mole

MAJESTIC JUDE built on his debut when using his experience to best advantage and turning over a Godolphin newcomer at Newmarket last month. Despite carrying a 6lb penalty, William Haggas' colt is more than capable of defying it. Diamondsforyou can benefit from an extra furlong after filling the runner-up spot at Pontefract, while Master Celeritas displayed some promise in the Convivial at York and is entitled to take a step forward.
Prediction : 1st Majestic Jude 2nd Diamondsforyou 3rd Master Celeritas

MACEDONIAN couldn't get competitive from what proved to be an unfavourable draw at Redcar and is better judged on his previous second at Ayr. That was his best run of the season so far and indicated that a race of this nature is still within his compass. Mare Of London doesn't have too many miles on the clock and is another with a live chance in this grade. Fan Mail has never won on turf, while Why Because is yet to even make the frame, but both hold each-way claims.
Prediction : 1st Macedonian 2nd Mare Of London 3rd Fan Mail

HATAMOTO made all to win over a mile here and then gave it a good go when attempting to follow up over 7f at Redcar last Wednesday. Although he ran out of steam in the closing stages, this doesn't appear to be any tougher and a more restrained effort could see him last home. Mo Anam Chara's Irish form reads well and is a notable danger on debut for the Geoff Harker yard. Soca Star and the low-mileage Derrygarran Lad are other appealing choices.
Prediction : 1st Hatamoto 2nd Mo Anam Chara 3rd Soca Star

FRACTIONAL, whose yard won the corresponding race 12 months ago, has faced stiffer tests and may be well placed to exploit a drop in class, with the trip and ground both expected to be suitable. Catton Lady has held her form well of late and is a viable danger, although support in the betting for the likes of recent Doncaster winner Vega's Virtue and the unexposed Always Blue would be dangerous to ignore.
Prediction : 1st Fractional 2nd Catton Lady 3rd Vegas Virtue

NOVAK only went up 3lb for his win at Musselburgh and is reliable enough to warrant support in his bid to complete a brace. The Childe Of Hale attempts to do the same, but he picks up a 5lb penalty for his Redcar triumph and looks a little risky stepping up in class. With that in mind, the well-handicapped Jenni could provide a bit of each-way value for second, running off 11lb below her last winning mark. Red Hat Eagle completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Novak 2nd Jenni 3rd The Childe Of Hale