Racecards
15:40 Thirsk
Halo Foods Handicap (Class 4)
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- £8,000 added
- Form 325150-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer J Howard Johnson
- Jockey Jamie Moriarty
steadied at start, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
- Form 2-1
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey J Fanning
held up behind leaders, led over 4f out, driven, headed entering final furlong, kept on same pace
- Form 13195-8
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 83
in touch, ridden along 3f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 6-21122
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 81
prominent, ridden over 2f out, ran on to lead entering final furlong, staying on until headed, no extra close home
- Form 51-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer P W Chapple-Hyam
- Jockey A McCarthy
mid-division, headway on inner over 2f out, driven, one pace final furlong
- Form 622-12
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer W J Haggas
- Jockey P Hanagan
held up behind leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened over 2f out
- Form 52-4
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer Sir Michael Stoute
- Jockey S Sanders
led, headed over 4f out, soon beaten
- Form 8147-56
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer G A Swinbank
- Jockey D Tudhope
mid-division, effort 3f out, no impression
- Form 21-22
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer J A Osborne
- Jockey S Donohoe
held up, pushed along, headway over 2f out, driven, ran on final furlong to lead close home
- Form 112-119
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 78
prominent, ridden along over 2f out, hampered when weakening over 1f out
Milliegait
234- Form 4681-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey D Allan
towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden over 2f out, stayed on towards finish
Blue Madeira
266- Form 71235-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer Mrs L Stubbs
- Jockey T Hamilton
towards rear, hampered over 4f out, not recovered
- Form 013-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer Sir H R A Cecil
- Jockey Ted Durcan
mid-division, headway over 2f out, driven, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 13173-9
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer K R Burke
- Jockey P Cosgrave
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, staying on until weakened inside final furlong
- Form 20-3332
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer P T Midgley
- Jockey P Fessey
never better than mid-division
Shot Gun
24- Form 251
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey Doubtful
Nonrunner
In depth
Verdict
Captain Jacksparra, Colorado Rapid and Docofthebay look the principals here, with Captain Jaqcksparra given the nod to atone for an unlucky run last time. Colorado Rapid was a very promising second on his only outing as a juvenile, and made no mistake when well touted on his seasonal re-appearance, although he ran very green, drifting markedly off a true line. Docofthebay has finished second on his two starts this season, and although he was a little unlucky last time, he too looks quirky and a tricky ride. Captain Jacksparra won his first two contests this season, and has finished runner-up on his last two starts. His most recent effort at Warwick, saw him make ground hand over fist in the closing stages, but he had too much to do in the short straight. Racing off only a pound higher mark Captain Jacksparra's form looks solid and he gets the vote.
Formwatch
Domino Dancer (IRE) 50-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 16th of 19, 19l behind Doctor Brown (8-11) at York 6f 2yo aut (2) sft in Aug.
Colorado Rapid (IRE) 4-6fav (9-3) Dwelt and soon in touch, ridden to lead over 2f out, hung left over 1f out and kept on final furlong, won at Ripon 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf in Apr beating Emerald Wilderness (9-3) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
Captain Jacksparra (IRE) 15-8fav (9-4) Held up, hampered over 1f out, ridden, headway 2f out to chase winner final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 9, nk behind Lord Theo (9-2) at Warwick 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Cat de Mille (USA) 5-6fav (9-3) In touch, ridden to lead well over 1f out, ran on well, won at Warwick 1m 2yo mdn auc (6) sft in Oct beating Strikeen (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
King's Apostle (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Pressed leader, led 2f out, pushed 1 length clear 1f out, hung right inside final furlong, headed on line, 2nd of 9, hd behind Supa Sal (9-1) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Mar.
Mystic Dancer 11-4 (9-3) Led until headed well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 14, 7l behind Overrule (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
Docofthebay (IRE) 6-4fav (9-3) In touch, headway 2f out, driven to chase winner, wandered under pressure final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Rudry Dragon (9-2) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Practicallyperfect (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Prominent, ridden to lead briefly approaching 2f out, soon faded, 3rd of 10, 7l behind Golden Balls (9-7) at Bath 1m nov med aut stk (4) gd in Oct.