Racecards
17:20 Thirsk
Army Benevolent Fund Handicap (Class 3)
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good to Soft, Soft in places
- Surface: Turf
- Form 111073
- Age 4
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer R Harris
- Jockey A McCarthy
chased leaders, ridden and weakened 1f out
- Form 92137-0
- Age 4
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer J M Bradley
- Jockey T Eaves
soon behind, never dangerous
- Form 310-707
- Age 6
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 86
mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression
- Form 50-0087
- Age 5
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 83
led, headed halfway, chased leader, ridden and weakened 1f out
- Form 0041-40
- Age 6
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 83
with leaders, led halfway, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, no chance with winner
- Form 6906-00
- Age 4
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer N Wilson
- Jockey Graham Gibbons
held up, always towards rear
- Form 128-444
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer N A Callaghan
- Jockey Kerrin McEvoy
behind until kept on from over 1f out, never nearer
- Form 760907
- Age 5
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 81
behind, ridden and kept on final furlong, never trouble leaders
- Form 360000-
- Age 9
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer J M Bradley
- Jockey Tony Culhane
chased leaders to over 1f out, soon weakened
- Form 300-050
- Age 8
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer E J Alston
- Jockey D Holland
raced alone far side, in touch, led over all over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, readily
- Form 0060-08
- Age 4
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer D W Barker
- Jockey J Fanning
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 030-013
- Age 4
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey P M Quinn
dwelt and behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
- Form 0790-05
- Age 11
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer E J Alston
- Jockey D Allan
dwelt, always towards rear
- Form 0604-09
- Age 4
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer B Ellison
- Jockey P Cosgrave
behind, driven and headway 2f out, soon ridden, one pace and no impression final furlong
In depth
Verdict
Paris Bell, Crimson Silk and Golden Asha are the three for the shortlist in this competitive handicap, and Paris bell is nominated to make it a popular local success. Dual winner Crimson Silk shaped well on his seasonal re-appearance behind Trinculo, and that one franked the form when taking a top handicap at York on Thursday. With similar ground conditions prevailing here, and well drawn against the stands rail, he can go close despite top weight. A three time winner last season, Golden Asha finished just behind Crimson Silk at Beverley, and has run well twice since. She can handle give in the ground, and Kerrin McEvoy looks an eye-catching jockey booking. She looks set to go well but may find one or two too good. Paris Bell was a close third to stablemate Dazzling Bay at Ripon having won at Redcar before that. He handles a soft surface, winning on soft ground at Ripon a year ago, and the stable is in decent form. He looks well treated and well drawn and Paris Bell gets the nod.
Formwatch
Graze On 9-1 (9-3) Went left start, chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Peopleton Brook (8-6) at Goodwood 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Lake Andre (IRE) 11-1 (8-12) Led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 14, 8l behind Commando Scott (8-10) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Raymond's Pride 14-1 (8-13) Went left start, with leader, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 17, 12l behind Swinbrook (9-1) at Leicester 6f hcap (4) gd in Apr.
Loaderfun (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, not much room 2f out, no impression after, 10th of 14, 14l behind Commando Scott (8-10) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Golden Asha 33-1 (7-13) Raced centre, mid-division, headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, ran on, 4th of 26, 3/4l behind Mutamared (8-11) at Newmarket 6f hcap (2) gf.
Throw The Dice 40-1 (9-13) Dwelt and towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 8th of 13, 4l behind Matsunosuke (8-11) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-80 (4) frm.
Paris Bell 7-1 (8-6) Mid-division far side, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Dazzling Bay (9-1) at Ripon 6f hcap (3) gd.
Crimson Silk 16-1 (9-0) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1/2l behind Trinculo (8-10) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Apr.