Racecards
15:20 Thirsk
Stanley Racing Thirsk Classic Trial (Class A) (Listed Race) (Class A)
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Firm
Albania
240- Form 331400-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey Tony Culhane
soon led, headed over 3f out, weakened quickly over 2f out, soon beaten
- Form 52
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey C Catlin
held up mid-division, headway over 4f out, ridden to challenge over 2f out, led entering final furlong, kept on well, edged left close home
Grampian
17- Form 410-3
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer J G Given
- Jockey G Duffield
held up mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace final furlong
Sohaib (USA)
197- Form 2156-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden and headed entering final furlong, snatched up close home, no extra
- Form 1-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
always in rear, soon weakened
Goldeva
16- Form 22502-2
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Trainer R Hollinshead
- Jockey Graham Gibbons
in rear, ridden over 3f out, no impression
Reefs Sis
169- Form 523203-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Trainer E J Alston
- Jockey J F Egan
behind, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten
White Rabbit
17- Form 12033-5
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey R Winston
tracked leaders, pushed along from 4f out, stayed on same pace final 2f
In depth
Verdict
A victory here for Aramram would be a boost to the classic aspirations of Castle Gandolfo and there is every chance that Mick Channon's improving colt will take the beating in what looks a sub-standard Classic trial. Sohaib had his problems after looking smart early on last term and would be a danger if back to his best whilst Grampian should be straighter after a fair effort on his reappearance. The others look up against it but Goldeva is not without hope on the best of his efforts last season.