Racecards
21:10 Thirsk
Buck Inn, Thornton Watlass, Fillies' Handicap (fillies) (Class D)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 5f
- Going: Good to Firm, Firm in places
- Form 034101
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer M Chapman
- Jockey Tony Culhane
mid-division, ridden halfway. kept on final furlong, never nearer
Mitsuki
16- Form 00-3000
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer J D Bethell
- Jockey J P Spencer
held up towards rear, ridden and headway well over 1f out, ran on well to lead inside final furlong
Lady Pekan
16- Form 0/0060-0
- Age 4
- Weight 8-13
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, hampered inside last when no impression
- Form 00-3006
- Age 5
- Weight 8-10
- Trainer M Buckley
- Jockey J Bramhill
mid-division, ridden halfway, soon weakened
Distant Diva
32- Form 00000-0
- Age 4
- Weight 8-7
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey Adrian Nicholls
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 126400
- Age 5
- Weight 8-6
behind, ridden halfway, headway on inside over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
- Form 100-040
- Age 6
- Weight 8-2
- Trainer T Etherington
- Jockey D Kinsella
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
Mary Jane
11- Form 0-00004
- Age 8
- Weight 8-2
- Trainer N Tinkler
- Jockey Kim Tinkler
led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
- Form 0/5200-0
- Age 5
- Weight 8-1
slowly away, never dangerous
- Form 560200
- Age 6
- Weight 7-12
- Trainer Miss A Stokell
- Jockey A McCarthy
mid-division, driven over 2f out, weakened final furlong
Mystic Witch
249- Form 20F060-
- Age 4
- Weight 7-12
- Trainer G A Swinbank
- Jockey D Mernagh
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakening when edged right inside final furlong
In depth
Verdict
Locally trained Mary Jane looks to have the best of the draw for the husband and wife team of Nigel and Kim Tinkler and she can justify support ahead of recent winners, Grandma Lily and Columbine. Nigel Tinkler's charge produced an encouraging fourth at Newcastle on her last racecourse appearance and she has not been penalised for that performance. Her draw of 11 should aid matters greatly and the fast ground will not inconvenience. Grandma Lily has been raised 10lb for her recent success over course and distance. She does not have a good draw tonight and may be best avoided. Columbine has been on the go for quite some time but recent efforts have been a tad disappointing on balance. Madie's Pride should strip fitter for a reappearance and could be of interest from a low draw. Distant Diva is coming down the handicap and must be watched in the market for any positive vibes. Mitsuki has Jamie Spencer booked and is given a cursory glance in the market.